using a scrub brush to cleanyour car

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i know thats wrong....but if your a good detailer what would be the harm in having a clean car not muddy, then taking some soap and scrubbing itwith a brush like at a coin op.. i can assume the detailer would be good enough to polish any scratches out... does any one think this is a bad idea.

i think scrubbing a car would scratch just as bad as someone inexperienced claying..
 
Speak English!!



If I read this correctly, you want to take a clean car to the coin-op car wash, use the foamy brush and have a detailer take out the scratches you are going to induce?



Yep, that makes sense. Go for it!
 
Greg said:
Speak English!!



If I read this correctly, you want to take a clean car to the coin-op car wash, use the foamy brush and have a detailer take out the scratches you are going to induce?



Yep, that makes sense. Go for it!
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:lol
 
VERY funny Greg:D



Reminded me of the post in which the person used a wax that attracted too much dust. They switched to a sealant, but it did not appear deep enough so they topped the sealant with the original wax.



Names and products omitted to protect the innocent.
 
Or you can just power wash the mud off at the coin op, then hand wash it, have no scratches and save the $100 you'd pay the detailer, or the time and effort you'd cost yourself? :nixweiss
 
6']['9 said:
i know thats wrong....but ..
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When you know something's wrong, well, it's wrong, so don't do it ;)



Scratching your car with the wash's brush will mean the detailer will have to remove (maybe a lot of) clearcoat to fix the marring. And even then, it won't get the car clean in the same manner as clay would. And *I* am still not convinced that clay is all that risky, even in the hands of first-time users. Clay will NOT induce severe marring (as could the brush) unless something is done VERY wrong. And why not just GET experience by using the clay a few times, then it won't be risky any more.



The brush is always a guaranteed marring-inducer, the clay is a (temporarily, due to inexperience) POSSIBLE marring inducer. Easy choice, IMO.
 
let me explain it in 8th grade english



92 dodge pickup

carwash/ brush car

wipe clean

buff out necessary marring



was that easier greg!



i know how to use a rotory so it wont be much of a deal to me. im not going to use the brush at the car wash theres ones you can purchase on line too



i do think clay in the hands of a first timer can be bad some people clay their car with the same side for the whole thing instead of flipping it over when it gets dirty
 
6']['9 said:
let me explain it in 8th grade english



92 dodge pickup

carwash/ brush car

wipe clean

buff out necessary marring



was that easier greg!



i know how to use a rotory so it wont be much of a deal to me. im not going to use the brush at the car wash theres ones you can purchase on line too



i do think clay in the hands of a first timer can be bad some people clay their car with the same side for the whole thing instead of flipping it over when it gets dirty
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ok, but the question remains - why do that when you could just wash your car the proper way and not have any marring to buff out? :nixweiss seems kinda pointless to not put the time in washing it when you'll just have to put in time polishing it later.
 
6']['9 said:
buff out necessary marring
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But still - why do a process that is going to cause marring when there are alternatives that wont :confused:



I also don't understand your point about clay. What is the relevance of the fact that some people cause damage by misusing it? Most products can cause damage if mis-used - what does that prove :confused:
 
it was just a question i dont ever use a brush but when i am at coin ops cleaning my dads truck i notice people doing it.....
 
Jeez, leave the kid alone.



Despite not making any sense, you're ok in my book :D



Don't worry buddy, we all do it.
 
This is one strange thread..... and not a terribly coherent one at that. :confused:



Bottom line: Don't do anything that will scratch the paint if at all possible, because to remove the scratches you will have to remove paint thickness at the same time.
 
Dude all you have to do is go up to the broom or brush and have a look in between the fibres. Whenever i do this i find some fair size stones and grit. Obviously from people scrubbing mud off.



I for sure would not put that brush anywhere near my car, or anyone elses for that matter, and i think you wouldnt either.:nono
 
My local BP servo where i get 98 octane fuel for my car has three wash bays and the other day i saw someone get out the long handled brush and shampoo his late model four wheel drive



I cringed and can only imagine the swirl marks and scratches that this car will have in no time fast. He was washing it in almost a figure 8 motion. OH MY GOD!
 
When I worked at a GM dealership, the "detailing" department used one of those big 2-foot floor brooms to wash cars. I asked one of the "detailers" if that would scratch the paint and he said, "no, automotive paint is some tough sh!t, it takes a lot to scratch it."

Oh yeah, people actually paid the dealership $100+ to "detail" their cars.
 
Bottom line: If they want to scratch the paint and then buff it afterwards, then go right ahead...



It's like saying: I'll be going to the dentist next month anyway, I just wont brush my teeth for a week or so.
 
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