How do I? Wash my car so that it shines like everyone elses?

[Mo_GT]

I didn't read all the posts in this thread so appologies if its been said before but this is what i do:

First, use good products - i'm a big fan of Zaino and have been using it for about 5 years now.

The most important bit is the wax/polish/etc that you have on the car. If this is a good product you'll find that drying your car streak free after a wash easy.

As mentioned before get a good quality chamois - i use only microfiber products now.

When you dry your car, have a bucket of 'as hot as you can handle" water to rinse the chamois - you'll find that the hot water(and chamois) helps the drying process.

Also for those bits that you know water gets trapped - mirrors, around the headlights, grill, etc. use a kitchen towel/tissue to soak up the water- if you don't have acess to some kind of equipment to blow thw water out (i use a garden blower).

And it might bea good idea to invest in a 'spray and wipe' type product - depennding on the product and the amount of dirt on the car, you could use this every day if you like.

hope this helps!

[EJ25]

Also for those bits that you know water gets trapped - mirrors, around the headlights, grill, etc. use a kitchen towel/tissue to soak up the water- if you don't have acess to some kind of equipment to blow thw water out (i use a garden blower).

i saw an add for bunnings selling a garden blower for 50 bux, i thought to myself, what a bargain lol

[sinist4]

Also for those bits that you know water gets trapped - mirrors, around the headlights, grill, etc. use a kitchen towel/tissue to soak up the water- if you don't have acess to some kind of equipment to blow thw water out (i use a garden blower).

i saw an add for bunnings selling a garden blower for 50 bux, i thought to myself, what a bargain lol

lets get it hehe, 25 bucks each but we;l leave it at my house

[overl0ad]

i've been told that that someone has sued subaru about the quality of paint isn't up to handling aust conditions...

apprently they got $12K for a respary, i can't find the actual court documents tho...

[invigrr8]

Hey again guys.

Ok, now I've got tips and a rough idea for what to do to wash the outside?

Now, just need some tips on cleaning the interior of the car. By that I mean the dash and leather components on the shift boot and steering wheel and cloth trimmings. Anyone kind to share some tips?

Much Apreciated.

Cheers

[Mo_GT]

If you car isn't that dirty on the inside - just use a good quality microfiber cloth and wipe everything down.

Also try and keep exposed plastic trim protected with a product designed to do so. Kinda like a sun block /UV protector for the plastic.

Leather can also be wiped down but also get a good quality cleaner when you need to.

Keep the leather conditioned - this will stop it cracking. I probably condition the drivers seat about once every 2 months and the rest about twice a year (depending on use).

A soft paint brush is handy to get dust out of hard to reach places like a/c vents, etc.

Oh, btw - to keep your exterior glass streak free - use rain x.