Washing Your Z!

[BlueZ4AZ]

Originally Posted by tranquility

I guess it's a pain to ppl w/o access to a pressure washer. 20-spokes is a lot to clean though (vs 5 or whatever's the minimum spoke # for the Z4)!

I have the multi-spoke wheels, do not use a power wash, and they are easy to clean. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about.

[Memphis1]

^^ it's just lazy people that complain... Don't sweat it.

[BlueZ4AZ]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Didn't want to start a new thread. I spray wheels 1st, use carwash detergent on those w/ wheel scrubber; rinse wheels; spray the car; use car wash detergent on car w/ sponge; rinse/california blade the water/chamois the rest+dry the wheels; detail rest (plastics/leather/glass/lights/vacuum). It takes me 3.5 hours to complete!

My question is my chamois (generic brand) SUCKS! It doesn't suck up the water and is literally breaking up in little pieces on my car's surface. I want to know what is a good alternate material or product/other chamois brand you'd recommend to do the job right? Thx.

I use a Toro leaf blower (200 mph) to dry my car after washing it. No touching, so no fine surface scratches and/or debrit that a chamois leaves behind.

Then, Zaino Z8 detailer after that.

The finish looks flawless after a wash.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

I have the multi-spoke wheels, do not use a power wash, and they are easy to clean. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about.

I dunno if they are 'easy' to clean but I clean them as well. However, it's a fact that wheels w/ less spokes are easier to clean, that's all.

Originally Posted by Memphis1

^^ it's just lazy people that complain... Don't sweat it.

I'm very lazy but I still lovingly clean those 20-spokers on a regular basis.

Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

I use a Toro leaf blower (200 mph) to dry my car after washing it. No touching, so no fine surface scratches and/or debrit that a chamois leaves behind.

Then, Zaino Z8 detailer after that.

The finish looks flawless after a wash.

Leaf blower, heavy duty! Ya, I heard great things about Zaino.

[cdeslandes]

I have my car washed at least twice a month at a local softtouch car wash.
They use compressed air to get water out of the crevices and finish drying with microfiber towels. At least once a month I get her the full wash with wax, etc.

Twice a year I get her a hand wax job.

After each wash I do the tire shine, leather treatment and windows myself.

[juhap]

Originally Posted by cdeslandes

Twice a year I get her a hand wax job.

Sounds like something that's illegal in most states

[Memphis1]

Originally Posted by cdeslandes

I have my car washed at least twice a month at a local softtouch car wash.
They use compressed air to get water out of the crevices and finish drying with microfiber towels. At least once a month I get her the full wash with wax, etc.

Twice a year I get her a hand wax job.

After each wash I do the tire shine, leather treatment and windows myself.

Where? is it near Westport?

[cdeslandes]

Originally Posted by Memphis1

Where? is it near Westport?

Southbury.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by Memphis1

hi john, i use these... the little one for in between the spokes and emblem and air valve and the big one for the face of the rim. and your favorite wheel cleaner

looks like the BMW $60.00 +tax brush set Memphis. I went to the Dollar store the four beauties in the picture only cost me $4.52 tax included they do a great job yes one is a toilet brush ... and no flashing required after use
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[KrisNL]

I go here for carwash

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by KrisNL

I go here for carwash