Another QEW query

[imported_vindaloo]

I have been using QEW for a few weeks & I`m completely converted to it, I think it`s amazing.



I have followed all the advice on here & I wash then dry a panel at a time, the only annoying part is I have to take my wash mitt off after each panel & find a safe grit free place to rest it.



My question is - why is it necessary to dry immediately after washing each panel? Is it detrimental to wash a few panels at a time & then dry?



I am using the 2 bucket method, so I`m thoroughly rinsing the mitt after every half a panel or so.

[k2dan]

Hi Vindaloo,



Knowing you seem to have access to AG Microfibre...........Im using a AG Purple MF Mitt on the left hand and washing with the left. In the right i then wipe with a AG Large Ultra MF Chamois ( bet you havent got those !)



It takes 15min for a SUV



Yes you are right QEW is Brilliant !



Dan



Then i dont ever rest the Mitt

[raymond_ho2002]

I use qew in the garage, so I am not worried about evaporation in the sun. I use qew on the entire car before starting to dry. The few streaks the result in me doing this is taken care of by QD`ing the entire car afterwards, which is something I do after every wash, whether i use qew or hose and bucket.



I wash and dry the wheels after I finish drying the body.

[stevet]

I wash a couple sections at a time than dry, works fine.



Finding a place to rest the mitt shouldn`t be a problem, just rinse it in the rinse bucket and then leave it in the bucket that contains the clean water and QEW.

[SK2003TypeS]

I`ve had a few streaks a few times if I did the entire car first before drying. QD takes care of them when I`m done. I usually break the car into 3 parts (front/middle/rear).

[HellrotCi]

Draping the mitten over the edge of the bucket when you take it off would be my choice of what to do with it. It is a nuisance though, putting the mitten on and off after each panel, isn`t it. That`s one of the reasons I use chenille covered sponges instead. Plus you can wring out the sponge of excess washing solution easier.

[imported_vindaloo]

Looks like maybe splitting the car into 5 sections (6 incl the wheels) would work quite well.



2 x complete sides

Boot (trunk in US), rear window & rear valance

Bonnet (hood in US)& front valance

Roof & front windscreen



followed by the wheels.



Recently bought the OXO wheelbrush & I think this is really good, much better than anything I`ve seen in the UK (mind you that`s not unusual):)



Maybe I`ll try the Chenille wash pads as well.

[k2dan]

Ive washed in some very high temperatures (35deg C)and direct sun. Then ive just reduced it to the one panel at a time scenario.



I go over the windows with a MF glass cloth though. I always find a little bit of streaking on the windows and sunroofs.

[imported_vindaloo]

Well, we won`t have the problem with 35deg will we:cool: :cool:

[shaf]

You just adjust when you pause to dry so that the QEW doesn`t dry out before you can wipe it off. In the blazing summer this might be a half panel or something, but in the winter you should be able to wash a much larger area without this worry.

[imported_Larry A]

The more I use Q.E.W. the more I like it.I have a small car so I wash the whole car with a lambs wool mit then I go over it with a m.f. towel wet but wrung out , then I use a Water Sprite shammy to wipe up remaining water. Car comes out so good that I seldom need to q.d.