A Little Tree Sap, then some Rain.....

imported_Luster

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I know you all know how to wash a car... but I just wanted to share the Love!!!:hurray:

It was a PERFECT afternoon for a carwash... cloudy, 75*, humidity a little high (didn't dry too fast!).

I drove home last night and there were a few sprinkles and some tree sap so it needed a bath! I rarely wash this car because it never gets dirty!!!!

So it was a joy to wash it!

I used Zaino Z7 carwash, nice and sudsy, along with the softest washmitt I have in stock. The Z7 washed the tree sap sprinkles off with no effort.

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Hosed down the car and soaped up with the mitt! Don't be too shocked that I didn't use the 2-bucket-method. The car was pretty clean when I started... no road grime...

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Here's how much carwash soap I used:

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I hosed off using the "flooding" or "sheeting" method, which leaves very little splash.

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Then comes the fun part: The Leaf Blower! These older cars have TONS of little cracks, crevices, places that water loves to hide. the leaf blower definitely chases it away! Dried with Big Blue... (sorry no pic of that).

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Sprayed and wiped with Z8. (Over BF WD)

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Sprayed and wiped wheels with Z6.

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I use a tire brush to apply tire dressing. I like PB B&B because it's not only a dressing, but a cleaner also.

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I apply the dressing, then wipe the white letters with a utility MF.

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Pretty clean white letters:

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A few after shots.

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Even though the mirror tops aren't on very often, I do love the look!

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At home with his younger, faster brother in the garage!;)

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That picture of the mitt touching the ground :scared:got my worry but knowing you, it didn't do any damaged to your paint finish. Your vette looks always sweet Bill.:drool5:
 
Bill, All I have to say is I love red.

That said, your car looks awesome. Its amazing how nice red looks after a wash,

keep up the great work :thumbup:
 
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