Time to try foaming?

[Dan]

Accumulator, I`m sure I do get some wash induced marring, but I don`t look for it, I don`t see it, and I see a lot of life induced marring. For me, the time in doing the perfect wash isn`t worth it. I`d rather have a shiny car more often because I can knock out a wash in 20 minutes (when washing multiple cars and equipment is already out). I used to care way more but all the cars I cared about ended up being sold to people who probably cared way less, so why bother (for me).

Now for a museum piece, totally agree.

[Desertnate]

I wish I could get refunds on all the foaming crap I`ve bought over the years. All it does for me is use more soap, make a mess in the yard and wastes time. I use a pressure washer to blast off all the real dirt. All that remains is road grime, which is not abrasive.

This is partly why I was thinking about going with one of the less expensive foam guns. If I don`t like it, the financial loss is minimal. I`ll also try it with my normal soap or a small bottle of a foaming product.

By washing with the foam gun continuously spraying soap on the paint while I whisk with the mitts,I’ve eliminated the need for buckets.

This is kind of what I was hoping for. With my BRZ being so small, I could wash it in no time flat if I don`t have to mess with a bucket.

Accumulator, I`m sure I do get some wash induced marring, but I don`t look for it, I don`t see it, and I see a lot of life induced marring. For me, the time in doing the perfect wash isn`t worth it. I`d rather have a shiny car more often because I can knock out a wash in 20 minutes (when washing multiple cars and equipment is already out).

Agree. My wash induced marring is pretty minimal when compared to what I see from removing snow, debris impacts, or other random things that simply appear. I`ve found that even when the marring is minimal over time, the paint simply needs a little sprucing up and the ceramic coating needs a re-freshed every 2~3 year. I have to polish anyway, so I wipe out any wash marring at that time. I`m at the point I`m OK with not being 100% perfect. I enjoy washing, but I`d much rather be driving!

[Accumulator]

Accumulator, I`m sure I do get some wash induced marring, but I don`t look for it, I don`t see it.., so why bother (for me).

Now for a museum piece, totally agree.

Dan- I understand *completely* and I sure don`t want to come across as critical of how anybody else treats his car. I just can`t seem to not care/not see it, although on white I can often live with a little imperfection (or at least I did with the previous Crown Vic).