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Does Your 11th Gen Need a Bath? How do you wash your car?

Stryxx

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New car, most will take it to the car wash and call it good, but I like doing things myself and would rather wash it myself. So, to help me and others here, how do you guys wash your cars? 2 bucket method, something more basic or more of a process? What products do you like to use and would recommend? Show off your 11th Gen while its being washed or right after!
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Check out the subreddit r/autodetailing if you are starting out, they have a very comprehensive wiki on basically anything you could think of asking for starting out.

I usually do 2 bucket wash and spray detailer at a minimum, probably once a month. Once the weather warms up I do a wash, bug remover, take the rims off and clean them with cleaner and a brush, clay bar, and a 2 step compound and polish. Finish off with the turtle wax hybrid solutions ceramic spray.

I also do not drive my car much, maybe 3-4000 kilometres per year and most of that is in the summer so it doesn’t get too dirty usually.
 

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I don't like bending over and touching the water and soap and vehicle, I like the idea of a foam cannon, soap it up and wash it off, but it doesn't work as well as a good scrub.
 

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Griot's Garage has some good info on detailing from basics to advanced. See: https://www.griotsgarage.com/how-to/wash/. Also, I've found that AutoGeek is well-priced for most quality detailing products (see also their "Geek Center"). My favorite line of products are made by Pinnacle, especially its Black Label Reserve Line - super expensive but the quality shows. Finally, if you have a black or red vehicle, then Pinnacle Black Label Concours Reserve Wax is outstanding.
 

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New car, most will take it to the car wash and call it good, but I like doing things myself and would rather wash it myself. So, to help me and others here, how do you guys wash your cars? 2 bucket method, something more basic or more of a process? What products do you like to use and would recommend? Show off your 11th Gen while its being washed or right after!
Like @HawaiiPunch mentioned, the subreddit is a good source. Their Discord is pretty active as well and the people there are quick to respond and help answer your questions. Fair warning though, it’s a bit of a rabbit hole. Quality microfiber towels are in your future.
I have a very similar approach to HawaiiPunch although I do some rinseless washes in between when I don’t have time to do the whole nine yards.
 


HawaiiPunch

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Like @HawaiiPunch mentioned, the subreddit is a good source. Their Discord is pretty active as well and the people there are quick to respond and help answer your questions. Fair warning though, it’s a bit of a rabbit hole. Quality microfiber towels are in your future.
I have a very similar approach to HawaiiPunch although I do some rinseless washes in between when I don’t have time to do the whole nine yards.
I picked up P&S absolut
Like @HawaiiPunch mentioned, the subreddit is a good source. Their Discord is pretty active as well and the people there are quick to respond and help answer your questions. Fair warning though, it’s a bit of a rabbit hole. Quality microfiber towels are in your future.
I have a very similar approach to HawaiiPunch although I do some rinseless washes in between when I don’t have time to do the whole nine yards.
Picked up P&S Absolute rinseless wash and holy what a game changer. You’re right about the rabbit hole though lol
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