Does your car SHINE !!! just washed n waxed ???

[Chompies]

Dude it's wax lol. Tap it??? lmfao hahaha if you don't wash it it'll just mottle up later on, mannnnn big brands giving the wrong info. You HAVE to wash it. Soapy water I think is best, but I'm just popping my two pads in with my terry cloth towels with a little washing power in the washing machine. They're fine man. No problems. This might be bad though lol, so ask Chompies or Silva. I could be an idiot and not know it lol

Yeah, it's good to wash your tools after each use. If you don't wash them then they will collect a tonne of junk and just imagine what that will do to your paint!

What I do is wash all my products (microfibre separately) with dishwashing detergent (high alkaline) in warm water, then rinse with a vinegar/water mixture to soften and disolve any detergent/minerals still in the water.

[Dead]

Dude it's wax lol. Tap it??? lmfao hahaha if you don't wash it it'll just mottle up later on, mannnnn big brands giving the wrong info. You HAVE to wash it. Soapy water I think is best, but I'm just popping my two pads in with my terry cloth towels with a little washing power in the washing machine. They're fine man. No problems. This might be bad though lol, so ask Chompies or Silva. I could be an idiot and not know it lol

Yeah, it's good to wash your tools after each use. If you don't wash them then they will collect a tonne of junk and just imagine what that will do to your paint!

What I do is wash all my products (microfibre separately) with dishwashing detergent (high alkaline) in warm water, then rinse with a vinegar/water mixture to soften and disolve any detergent/minerals still in the water.

Holy crap, you're like...the Emperor of Car Detailers

Mate, you keep astounding me every time you post.

[vin corolla]

Dude it's wax lol. Tap it??? lmfao hahaha if you don't wash it it'll just mottle up later on, mannnnn big brands giving the wrong info. You HAVE to wash it. Soapy water I think is best, but I'm just popping my two pads in with my terry cloth towels with a little washing power in the washing machine. They're fine man. No problems. This might be bad though lol, so ask Chompies or Silva. I could be an idiot and not know it lol

Yeah, it's good to wash your tools after each use. If you don't wash them then they will collect a tonne of junk and just imagine what that will do to your paint!

What I do is wash all my products (microfibre separately) with dishwashing detergent (high alkaline) in warm water, then rinse with a vinegar/water mixture to soften and disolve any detergent/minerals still in the water.

All I can say is "WOW".....and there was a reason why I've gave up Chemistry in High School....

So can I just use Liquid Soap and Water and rinse?

The pad that apply the "polish" & "wax" are wet and dirty, I did wash that.....

But how about the pad that I use to buff it off? it is only dusty with "wax dust" after use...Should I wash that too?

[Dead]

Dude it's wax lol. Tap it??? lmfao hahaha if you don't wash it it'll just mottle up later on, mannnnn big brands giving the wrong info. You HAVE to wash it. Soapy water I think is best, but I'm just popping my two pads in with my terry cloth towels with a little washing power in the washing machine. They're fine man. No problems. This might be bad though lol, so ask Chompies or Silva. I could be an idiot and not know it lol

Yeah, it's good to wash your tools after each use. If you don't wash them then they will collect a tonne of junk and just imagine what that will do to your paint!

What I do is wash all my products (microfibre separately) with dishwashing detergent (high alkaline) in warm water, then rinse with a vinegar/water mixture to soften and disolve any detergent/minerals still in the water.

All I can say is "WOW".....and there was a reason why I've gave up Chemistry in High School....

So can I just use Liquid Soap and Water and rinse?

The pad that apply the "polish" & "wax" are wet and dirty, I did wash that.....

But how about the pad that I use to buff it off? it is only dusty with "wax dust" after use...Should I wash that too?

??? I don't think you're supposed to use a pad to buff it off man. You use a terrycloth towel or cotten towel folded into quarters. You 'buff' off, then when it appears 'patchy' and mottled you turn it over to the clean side for a final wipe over. Let us ask the Emperor again.

Comments Sir Chompie?

[MotoMan]

Use a microfibre to take the wax off.. much easier..

if you've done it correctly a clean micrfibre towel should just slide off your bonnet when you drop it on

[XploShun]

man.. all ur cars.. r like mirrors!!!

[Chompies]

All I can say is "WOW".....and there was a reason why I've gave up Chemistry in High School....

So can I just use Liquid Soap and Water and rinse?

The pad that apply the "polish" & "wax" are wet and dirty, I did wash that.....

But how about the pad that I use to buff it off? it is only dusty with "wax dust" after use...Should I wash that too?

??? I don't think you're supposed to use a pad to buff it off man. You use a terrycloth towel or cotten towel folded into quarters. You 'buff' off, then when it appears 'patchy' and mottled you turn it over to the clean side for a final wipe over. Let us ask the Emperor again.

Comments Sir Chompie?

Yeah you are right Rob, use a cloth (preferably microfibre) to buff off your wax. As Motorman said, microfibre will pick up your wax and absorb it much easier than a cotton towel.

I wash everything after use, because your buffing towel will be full of dried wax and will not be able to absorb as much wax the next time you use it. You should be able to safely use dishwashing liquid in your washing machine, I have done it many times.

[SILVABULLIT]

I wahs all my cloths in the washing machine using nappy san. It gets all the grime out of the fibre nicely. But remember do not use fabric softener as micro fibre cloths don't like it at all. It makes the cloth fibres go harder for some reason and therefore would scratch your paintwork. I did this on an old cloth i had to see what happens.

As for polish pads i wash them first with a caustic acid cleaner to break down the polish/wax. I do this by hand then put them in the washing machine and wash them with nappy san as well. (no fabric softener).

Remember when polishing the key to a good finish is applying evenly and when buffing off turn the polish cloth regularly other wise the cloth will get dirty in one spot and you will actually be rubbing polish/wax back onto the car.

Cheers SB :D

[vin corolla]

Wow...Thanks for the tips guys :)

I've learn so much from this forum. :)

I'll buy a machine once I've find a job, it would be fun. :)

[DHC09]

Think i have already posted this pic on some other thred... anyway.. :)

I have some shiny bits too :P

Cant wait to have my grille and eyelids to be fitted... then i'll be goin trigger happy on the camera :D

Already got some nice backdrops lined up :D

Edited June 15, 2006 by DHC09

[xoom]

All will attest on this forum that by far without having 2 show any pictures that my car shines the brightest :lol: :lol:

[iniff]

haahhaahah

[eggbert_99]

All will attest on this forum that by far without having 2 show any pictures that my car shines the brightest :lol: :lol:

hahha

yeah .. through the big gaping hole under the bonnet !!!

[Dead]

All will attest on this forum that by far without having 2 show any pictures that my car shines the brightest :lol: :lol:

Yes. It shines the brightest through House of Kolor Hot Pearl Pink my friend muahaha. Imagine the chicks you'll pull then Bill. SXTIVO...yeeeahhhhhhhh.

[SuperDave]

I finally have a camera. Now I need a stand and to wash my car.

pic1

pic2 (fixed link)

And my favourite

pic3

And Silva's car does look a lot better than the pics make out.

Edited June 20, 2006 by SuperDave

[SILVABULLIT]

All will attest on this forum that by far without having 2 show any pictures that my car shines the brightest :lol: :lol:

Only where you had to polish the spot where your dodgy TRD sticker was :P :P :P

[MT]

well time for more photos... washed and waxed my car this morning for the kiama meet!! and now its raining!!! dam!!! but here are pics that my bro (Tayles) and i took for fun, just cos the reflections looked cool cos there was no sun today.

[CORZZA]

Nice pics!!!

[MT]

thanks pete!! how many corollas can u count in the pic :P

[Dead]

that's what happens when a master of shine and an apprentice of shine detail a car.

jimmy is about to earn his title as master though. mick has obviously taught him well.

check the finish. insane. well done.

[MT]

why thanku oh wise and honourable master *bows*

ahaha that was a quick job rob!!!! 2 hours! and now its raining!!

[Dead]

Don't worry about it. I'll be re-waxing mine tomorrow as well man. Might pop round to yours and do it there hahahaha.

What are you up to tonight dudism?

[CORZZA]

micky i count alot of doubles!

[SuiCid3]

Poor Mikey!

[MT]

haha come on there is 5 dont u think thats enough???

haha i'll be at work rob!! and tonight i dunno goin to debs might have a couple of drinks or something and get jimmy to pick me up ;)