Cringe in terror: My old wash/detail routine

[Deutsch Marques]

For the past 8-10 years or so, this has been my washing and detailing routine. I always thought I was doing great, especially compared to the general consumers (dish soap and rags). That was until I decided I wanted to do a better job, and started research here and on other forums. Just thought I`d share it, so you can see where I`m coming from, and where I`m going. Go ahead... make fun, chastise me, throw stones.

• Wheels with Meg`s Hot Rims and ratty unknown material brushes
• Wash with Meg`s Gold Class, ratty sheepskin mitt, and George Foreman`s Knock Out Wheel Bug & Grime cleaner for tough spots (really...)
• Dry with a California Water Blade or a ratty Chamois with Eagle One Wax As You Drive
• Windows with Eagle One 20/20 and paper towels
• Tire and black plastic dressed with Black Again and an Eagle One applicator sponge
• Interior done with Swiffer pads, central vacuum, and Lexol wipes (leather or vinyl)
• Maintenance with a California Duster and Meg`s Quik Detailer and generic MF towels

That`s it. No paint correction. No protection other than the WAYD. Bad techniques and all. Bwahahahaha!

[flash gordon]

I`ve seen alot worse techniques

[audiboy]

Even with that regimine, you were still doing more than the majority of car owners.

[JohnHenry]

Eric,

I think that a lot of us came from the same school. Welcome!

Hey... think about the 90% of the cars on the road today that have not seen so much as a Turtle Wax job. Guess we`re doin` ok.

[PerroneFord]

That routine actually sounds pretty reasonable to be honest. I bet most detailers would be happy if their customers would put that much effort in.

[JohnHenry]

Interesting to see that four of us were typing essentially the same thoughts at the same time.

[Deutsch Marques]

I think the worse parts about my old routine was the Hot Rims (pure acid!!!) and the ratty tools.

By the way, anyone want a 3-pack of Hot Rims brand new and unopened?

[black bart]

I`ve seen alot worse techniques

That is what I was thinking.

Even with that regimine, you were still doing more than the majority of car owners.

I agree at least he was trying

Hang around here for a while and you will find yourself doing things that will have people giving you that funny look like when they see me drying my car with a leaf blower or while waiting on the wife at the mall I"m QD`ing my car in the parking lot.
Gotta keep that dust off you know.

[Troy@Protekt]

Using swiffer sheeets on the interior. That`s a new one on me.

Good to see another one crossing over from the dark side.

[PerroneFord]

Using swiffer sheeets on the interior. That`s a new one on me.

I still do it. Try it. Takes the dust down PRONTO, makes zero lint. On a car for show it`s an excellent way to picxk up that last dust without leaving anything behind.

[JaredPointer]

I still do it. Try it. Takes the dust down PRONTO, makes zero lint. On a car for show it`s an excellent way to picxk up that last dust without leaving anything behind.

I use Swiffers as well. They do a great job.

DM - I wouldn`t get too trapped in the thought that just because you picked up tolls and products locally that it`s junk. I can probably do a detail on two cars - one using completely OTC stuff from WM and the other using boutique stuff from online - and no one on any detailing site could tell the difference between the two. Once you get some of the correction processes down, you`ll be flying along.

[njcarting1]

I use Swiffers as well. They do a great job.

DM - I wouldn`t get too trapped in the thought that just because you picked up tolls and products locally that it`s junk. I can probably do a detail on two cars - one using completely OTC stuff from WM and the other using boutique stuff from online - and no one on any detailing site could tell the difference between the two. Once you get some of the correction processes down, you`ll be flying along.

THATS A GOOD POINT JP.

[black bart]

I use Swiffers as well. They do a great job.

DM - I wouldn`t get too trapped in the thought that just because you picked up tolls and products locally that it`s junk. I can probably do a detail on two cars - one using completely OTC stuff from WM and the other using boutique stuff from online - and no one on any detailing site could tell the difference between the two. Once you get some of the correction processes down, you`ll be flying along.

I`ll have to admit I use swifter`s also.
I agree with JP last year I used NXT 2.0 on my show car and I have a bunch of trophies that testifies that it done OK especially on Black

[CharlesW]

Using swiffer sheeets on the interior. That`s a new one on me.

Good to see another one crossing over from the dark side.

I keep one in the van in an old plastic container and use it whenever I happen to see dust or lint on the interior.
Works great.