Washing your vehicle

[carolina_corpsman]

What's everyone else using to wash their vehicles? 

I've been using an electric pressure washer with a foam cannon and chemical guys soap, tire cleaner, and the Walmart microfiber drying towels. So far I've been happy. 

Hit me with all of your tips and tricks. 

 

[cocky0]

Always starting from the roof and working in sections from top to bottom. Always rinse with a hose with no nozzle to encourage the water to sheet away instead of beading. Use a completely different set of washing equipment just for the tires and wheels. Windows and mirrors come next with a foaming cleaner followed by RainX on the windshield and side mirrors. Then a quick vacuum before the inside surfaces get dusted and cleaned with something like ArmorAll wipes.

 

[Spur's Addiction]

Usually a bucket and sponge. I got some pine sap on my car bad. And need a good way to get it of. Any tips? I have tried the clay bar. I gets it off, but only after some serious scrubbing. And I have a lot of sap to get off. 

 

[carolina_corpsman]

Usually a bucket and sponge. I got some pine sap on my car bad. And need a good way to get it of. Any tips? I have tried the clay bar. I gets it of, but only after some serious scrubbing. And I have a lot of sap to get off. 

Maybe goo-gone? They make an automotive version

 

[markymark550]

None of the above. I let God wash it when it rains.

 

[carolina_corpsman]

None of the above. I let God wash it when it rains.

Lol I find that washing my truck is the best way to get it to rain.

 

[Spur's Addiction]

Maybe goo-gone? They make an automotive version

 I have tried goo-gone, and it works, but I hear it's ad for the clear coat. I will look for the automotive version. 

 

[carolina_corpsman]

 I have tried goo-gone, and it works, but I hear it's ad for the clear coat. I will look for the automotive version. 

I'd imagine AutoZone or your local auto parts store should have it, or could recommend something better. I've also seen tar and sap remover in a rattle can, not sure if it works. 

 

[TKE226]

Do it myself. I once took it to an auto spa and one of their high pressure brushes too off my rear window wiper. And of course they weren’t liable