Official NorCal Chat Thread (#1)

OhhaiAlex · 09-15-2007, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

Sorry to interrupt the chat...but can you guys help me with some questions real quick!

Anyone want to show me the proper way of washing a car? I'm going to spend at least 4 hours on it tomorrow.

Normally I just wash wheels first, dump out bucket. Wash the car, and dry. Then I apply my Mother's Wax and wipe it off. No matter how many coats of wax I put on, I get the same reflection...=(

Should I Wax wheels last? And I should go buy some wheel polish huh? Any brands recommended? Thanks =D

I usually do the wheels last. Use Zaino wax. 2 coats of that and your paint is smooth as a baby's bottom

What kind of wheels do you have? Is it polished lip? I heard waxing the wheels isnt good.

not sure on that

noktekniq · 09-15-2007, 01:54 AM

the guy has iforge drift on 19

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Originally Posted by WhiteAngel

I usually do the wheels last. Use Zaino wax. 2 coats of that and your paint is smooth as a baby's bottom

What kind of wheels do you have? Is it polished lip? I heard waxing the wheels isnt good.

not sure on that

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

You got the washing down. Just use two different cleaning pads. One for the wheels and one for the car.

You wax the car everytime? You should try using zaino. Jackson uses it and it makes a huge difference.

+1, wash from top to wheels, dry are the same. no need to wax everytime, jackson use zaino very well.

andrew, no need to wait for my call by purpose, because i don't know if andy is really going or not.

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteAngel

I usually do the wheels last. Use Zaino wax. 2 coats of that and your paint is smooth as a baby's bottom

What kind of wheels do you have? Is it polished lip? I heard waxing the wheels isnt good.

not sure on that

after months, the polish lip will not as shiny as new, then you have to use some chemical stuff to wash it, or polish it.

!Xoible · 09-15-2007, 01:57 AM

speaking of which... u guys care to list all zaino products you guys use?

wheels, tires, wax, shine, sealant, etc...

SES_D · 09-15-2007, 01:57 AM

Thanks guys. Alright, JUST TO CLARIFY one last time. I've already asked Andrew this early on in the day, but just to make sure I'm going to do it right.

WASH wheels with my regular car wash...including the polished lip.
Dry.
Then WAX with Microfiber towel.

I don't wax all the time...just for tomorrow I guess. =D

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

Thanks guys. Alright, JUST TO CLARIFY one last time. I've already asked Andrew this early on in the day, but just to make sure I'm going to do it right.

WASH wheels with my regular car wash...including the polished lip.
Dry.
Then WAX with Microfiber towel.

I don't wax all the time...just for tomorrow I guess. =D

for drying, i like microfiber cloth, but for wax, i like terry cloth more...

noktekniq · 09-15-2007, 02:01 AM

i like using waffle weaved or chamoi for drying. wax applicator for waxing and wipe off with mf towel

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

for drying, i like microfiber cloth, but for wax, i like terry cloth more...

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by noktekniq

i like using waffle weaved or chamoi for drying. wax applicator for waxing and wipe off with mf towel

oh, i don't wipe... i use the wax buffer, that comes with terry cloth bra, i feel it's much better than wipe off with mircofiber, that's why i think terry cloth should be better. but it's just personal choice

OhhaiAlex · 09-15-2007, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

for drying, i like microfiber cloth, but for wax, i like terry cloth more...

I do the same

evoi19 · 09-15-2007, 02:06 AM

All right, here's my process....it's not that hard....

1. Rinse wheels
2. Wash the rims with separate dedicated wheel cleaning pad
3. Rinse wheels
4. Empty bucket and refill with new soap and pull out my car washing mitt
5. Wash in sections. Starting with the top and working your way down. I do 4 sections. Side, rinse, rear, rinse, side, rinse, front, rinse.
6. Using a waffle weave M/F Towel, I dry the car
7. Wipe down the windows with a very slightly damp M/F towel
8. Open the doors and dry the door jams and all the little hard to reach places
9. Dry the wheels and wipe down tires
10. Tire shine if you feel like it

That's just the exterior. Takes about 1 - 2 hours depending how fast i'm doing it.

The interior is a whole other story and the engine bay is another one too.

noktekniq · 09-15-2007, 02:07 AM

what kind of wax buffer and how much?

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

oh, i don't wipe... i use the wax buffer, that comes with terry cloth bra, i feel it's much better than wipe off with mircofiber, that's why i think terry cloth should be better. but it's just personal choice

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteAngel

I do the same

let's shower together next time, i mean, shower for cars.

SES_D · 09-15-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

All right, here's my process....it's not that hard....

1. Rinse wheels
2. Wash the rims with separate dedicated wheel cleaning pad
3. Rinse wheels
4. Empty bucket and refill with new soap and pull out my car washing mitt
5. Wash in sections. Starting with the top and working your way down. I do 4 sections. Side, rinse, rear, rinse, side, rinse, front, rinse.
6. Using a waffle weave M/F Towel, I dry the car
7. Wipe down the windows with a very slightly damp M/F towel
8. Open the doors and dry the door jams and all the little hard to reach places
9. Dry the wheels and wipe down tires
10. Tire shine if you feel like it

That's just the exterior. Takes about 1 - 2 hours depending how fast i'm doing it.

The interior is a whole other story and the engine bay is another one too.

Thanks Andrew.

Will follow your DIY guide tomorrow morning.

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by noktekniq

what kind of wax buffer and how much?

craftman from sears, around $75, i think, forgot...

SES_D · 09-15-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

let's shower together next time, i mean, shower for cars.

LOL WOW.

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 02:11 AM

i never wash my engine, too scary...

tibbz · 09-15-2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

LOL WOW.

i had to post for that....

OhhaiAlex · 09-15-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

let's shower together next time, i mean, shower for cars.

hahaha

me, cameron, and one of my other coworker all washed our cars today at my house. Took like 2-3 hours to wash & quick detailed all 3 cars. Took some pics after that. was a pretty cool day for me

18LLC · 09-15-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

LOL WOW.

i already clear my point, you just think too much, your little dirty brain.

evoi19 · 09-15-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

i never wash my engine, too scary...

I don't either..i wipe it down tho. It makes a world of a difference in keeping the engine bay clean. In the long run especially. When you decide to sell the car, it looks very presentable and it shows the detail.

BMWE90 · 09-15-2007, 02:13 AM

Wow I thought I was alone taking a few hours to wash and wax the car. lol

It takes me about 1-2 hours to wash and dry the car and then another hour or two to wax it.

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SES_D pewpew 490 Rep 21,164 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (26)	Thanks guys. Alright, JUST TO CLARIFY one last time. I've already asked Andrew this early on in the day, but just to make sure I'm going to do it right. WASH wheels with my regular car wash...including the polished lip. Dry. Then WAX with Microfiber towel. I don't wax all the time...just for tomorrow I guess. =D __________________ LTMW
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1708 Rep 17,450 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	All right, here's my process....it's not that hard.... 1. Rinse wheels 2. Wash the rims with separate dedicated wheel cleaning pad 3. Rinse wheels 4. Empty bucket and refill with new soap and pull out my car washing mitt 5. Wash in sections. Starting with the top and working your way down. I do 4 sections. Side, rinse, rear, rinse, side, rinse, front, rinse. 6. Using a waffle weave M/F Towel, I dry the car 7. Wipe down the windows with a very slightly damp M/F towel 8. Open the doors and dry the door jams and all the little hard to reach places 9. Dry the wheels and wipe down tires 10. Tire shine if you feel like it That's just the exterior. Takes about 1 - 2 hours depending how fast i'm doing it. The interior is a whole other story and the engine bay is another one too.
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