Best way to wash a classic?

HAMBO

HAMBO

New member
Joined
Jan 19, 2017
Messages
126
Reaction score
0
Hi Mike!

Doing some reading through the forums and have seen mixed answers for this one. I have a 67 Camaro, and was wondering what's the best / safest way to wash it? Worried about swirl marks (it's a 2 stage paint) from not having enough lubrication / waterless washing if it's anything more than a bit dusty, but also don't want to get water everywhere and risk causing rust.

Saw one of your threads detailing a 63 Plymouth Furry that said waterless (not even rinseless) was the way to go, but also saw you washing an Oldsmobile Fiesta (think it was on Instagram) with plenty of soap and water. Wondering whether there's a good rule of thumb to apply?

Thanks for any help!

HAMBO
 
From talking to Mike, and reading through several of his write-ups, I think he prefers waterless washing on classic cars.
 
Mike Phillips said:
I use waterless normally - use LOTS of product and LOTS of towels.

That station wagon wash was to showcase multiple products.

That’s what I do “showcase” stuff.

:)
Click to expand...

Awesome, thanks Mike!!
 
Nice thing about doing a waterless on a classic car is you don't have an excessive amount of water getting everywhere you DON'T need it, cracks and crevices in particular.

Most people that have these old classics have to be convinced about not using traditional methods but once they see how water doesn't get EVERYWHERE and the advantage to this, I think they'll come around.

Show them on their daily driver to seal the deal

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
 
I own restored Rivieras from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, along with original Rivs from the 80’s and 90’s. All I do is rinseless washing on these cars using the Garry Dean method.

Works exceptionally well and does not induce marring.

Just my 2¢... but rinseless works the best for me.
 
I'm a fan of rinseless washing also. My garage queen El Camino has its original Dark Burgundy, single-stage lacquer, a quite sensitive paint. I've been using ONR, DG, D114 and Ultima rinseless for over 7 years with no ill effects noticed. Once a year or so I do a full hose and buckets process, but only in warm/hot weather and only if I'm going to drive it for a few days, hopefully drying up any residual water that might get into any hidden areas. I agree with going waterless on a car that may rarely be driven, but I think it takes good technique and plenty of good towels to be as safe on paint as rinseless.

Bill
 
HAMBO said:
Checked back, I saw on IG, but looks like it may have been part of some kind of showcase

https://instagram.com/p/BSjkKLYB1mj/
Click to expand...


One of my co-workers shared that on the Autogeek Instagram page. (not my Instagram page, which is in my Signature Line)


I probably got 5 articles out of just this one car as that's how I roll in the shire...

Here's one of them... in this write-up I'm showcasing an iron remover from SONAX

SONAX Fallout Remover - How to chemically decontaminate paint before restoring a show car finish by Mike Phillips


sonax-fallout-cleaner-1.jpg



SONAX_Fallout_001.JPG


SONAX_Fallout_004.JPG


SONAX_Fallout_005.JPG




Cool car...

Jay_Leno_Metal_025.JPG















:)
 
HAMBO said:
Hi Mike!

Doing some reading through the forums and have seen mixed answers for this one. I have a 67 Camaro, and was wondering what's the best / safest way to wash it?

Worried about swirl marks (it's a 2 stage paint) from not having enough lubrication / waterless washing if it's anything more than a bit dusty, but also don't want to get water everywhere and risk causing rust.
Click to expand...


Here's a how-to article on waterless washing - lots of pictures and info.

Waterless Car Wash - How to safely clean you car without a hose & bucket


The key besides a quality product is LOTS OF TOWELS

Pinnacle_Waterless_Wash_014.jpg


Pinnacle_Waterless_Wash_015.jpg




:)
 
Guys what I do on classics may be a little unconventional. I use both a waterless and a rinseless. I use the waterlesss as a pre cleaner, lubricant so to speak, spraying it on fairly generously but not overdoing it either. Then I use the rinseless, but not with soaking wet wash media. Instead the wash mitt or MF is placed into the rinseless solution and then rung out fairly well so there is no dripping of water into any cracks or crevasses. This way nothing dry is coming into contact with the paint while it has dirt on it.

ScottH
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top