Originally Posted by
Randomhero
once a month:
-Vacuum
-Wipe down leather and dash with a damp microfiber
-Clean glass
-Wash & dry, double bucket of course
-Scrub wheels & tires with left over soap and dedicated wash mitt.
-Spray wax paint
I do this once a month for all 4 vehicles. Is this enough? Should I add anything critical to the routine? I`m all about the 80/20 rule here.
2 cars are garage kept, the other 2 sit outside.
Your process looks good and if you are happy with it then keep on going. I will touch on each of your items just to give you a little different opinion.
-Vacuum:I don`t do this monthly. If you need to then I would; but I use rubber matts and so I don`t need to vacuum every month. I average every other month or so. I base it on how it looks and if it needs it.
-Wipe down leather and dash with a damp microfiber:There are multiple options and prodcuts you can use. I ahve Meg`s QID which can be picked up online or locally. It cleans and protects in 1 step. Another option and one that I like if you are trying to minimize prodcuts and steps is the use ONR at the normal wash dilution. If you are using ONR as your car wash this make this step easier.
Clean glass:I am crazy and I clean my glass multiple times a week or as needed. I might be a little OCD about clean glass but haze and even bug splatter on the glass really "bugs" me.
-Wash & dry: 2 bucket of courseWash and dry can be the most time consuming at times. A good wash mitt, drying towels, and process will always help.
Another option though is to go to more of a rinse-less washing usng ONR or many other rinse-less products. I have started using a modified version of this process depending on how dirty the vehicle is. When doing the rinse-less method I like the multi-towel method so I am always using a fresh clean towel. Doing a rinse-less method takes some time to get use to but I can now washa car in 3/4- 1/2 the time depending on what I am doing.
-Scrub wheels & tires:Are you using any kind of wheel protection? Using a sealant or coating to protect the wheels will make it even easier to clean and thus saving you more time long term. I use a lot of coatings but even a spray sealant like CarPro Reload works well
-Spray wax:What spray wax / protection are you currently using? I really like Optimum Car Wax and Sealanats like CarPro Reload.They are easy to apply can last 2-3 months and make touching up and protectiting a vehicle super easy.
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