How to maintain the detailing result??? Any advice will be accepted!!!

CEE DOG said:
Remember to rinse the car really good with a good pressure nozzle.
So it is okay to wash with high pressure washer? I Plan to buy one actually :)
You may consider adding 1/2 oz of ONR to your wash bucket.
What is ONR???? Sorry, I'm new in detailing ;)
What car wash do you use?
I use Meguiar's Ultimate wash and wax and sometimes Meguiar's Soft wash gel
What wash media do you use?
I use Meguiar's MF Wash Mitt and Megs Water Magnet
What towels do you use?
2pcs Megs MF Towel and 2pcs CG Elite MF Towel
What is your toweling method?
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toweling methods?? this one is new to me, please describe it?:confused:
Hi CEE DOG,
Really glad you share your experience again :xyxthumbs:
See the answers and the new questions in "red"
And thanks for the info CEE DOG :cheers:
 
JefriLay said:
toweling methods?? this one is new to me, please describe it?:confused:
Hi CEE DOG,
Really glad you share your experience again :xyxthumbs:
See the answers and the new questions in "red"
And thanks for the info CEE DOG :cheers:
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It is ok to use a pressure washer as long as you use the right nozzle and dont hit it with too much pressure. Personally I don't wash with a pressure washer but I use a really good firehose nozzle that gives me enough pressure to knock any dirt or mud off a vehicle.

ONR is Optimum No Rinse. A lot of people will add half an ounce of it to their wash solution to soften the water and also help to avoid wash induced spiderweb scratches.

I haven't used the car wash, mitt, and towels you mentioned but I have to assume they are safe.

I use an air compressor to get wells, and all crevices but a lot of people use blowers.

I don't always do it but with soft paint you may want to very lightly mist some Ultima waterless wash or a QD spray onto the paint surface before dragging the drying towel across it. Then to get the last drops off the hood and horizontal surfaces I spread the waffle weave towel across the hood and very slowly drag it back to me. Preferably you would dab the paint with the towel instead of dragging it but that doesn't dry it as easily so if you can get away with draggin on your particular paint then its the way to go. On vertical surfaces I am as gentle as I can be. As you know the waffle weave mf towel will absorb the water pretty easily.
 
CEE DOG said:
It is ok to use a pressure washer as long as you use the right nozzle and dont hit it with too much pressure. Personally I don't wash with a pressure washer but I use a really good fire hose nozzle that gives me enough pressure to knock any dirt or mud off a vehicle.
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I agree with Cory. There are so many different pressure washers on the market as well as older models in the garages across the world that it would be hard to have any specific recommendations except for something like what Cory suggested.

Because discussions on forums like this can become very D.O. a person could argue that the water pressure hitting the stuck-on dirt and blasting it off forces the dirt against that paint as it's moving off the car and the potential could exist for scratching to take place but sooner or later "something" has to touch the dirt to get it off the car and a strong spray of water, all other factors being equal, is as safe or safer than other options.

Of course there's stuck on mud that's still wet and washed off easily and then there's stuck on mud that's been dried and baked onto the paint over time, each will require different pressure to remove.

Pre-softening any dried mud by wetting it before blasting it will help. Kind of depends upon the availability of water and time.


:)
 
CEE DOG said:
It is ok to use a pressure washer as long as you use the right nozzle and dont hit it with too much pressure. Personally I don't wash with a pressure washer but I use a really good firehose nozzle that gives me enough pressure to knock any dirt or mud off a vehicle.

ONR is Optimum No Rinse. A lot of people will add half an ounce of it to their wash solution to soften the water and also help to avoid wash induced spiderweb scratches.

I haven't used the car wash, mitt, and towels you mentioned but I have to assume they are safe.

I use an air compressor to get wells, and all crevices but a lot of people use blowers.

I don't always do it but with soft paint you may want to very lightly mist some Ultima waterless wash or a QD spray onto the paint surface before dragging the drying towel across it. Then to get the last drops off the hood and horizontal surfaces I spread the waffle weave towel across the hood and very slowly drag it back to me. Preferably you would dab the paint with the towel instead of dragging it but that doesn't dry it as easily so if you can get away with draggin on your particular paint then its the way to go. On vertical surfaces I am as gentle as I can be. As you know the waffle weave mf towel will absorb the water pretty easily.
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Really helpful information you gave me CEE DOG. I'll try to look for ONR, but it seemed it will be difficult to find in Indonesia :(
Many product from States which are good is hard to find in here and come in very high price too. If only buying from abroad is easy...... :(
Anyway thanks my friend for the info. Really appreciate it. :cheers:
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I agree with Cory. There are so many different pressure washers on the market as well as older models in the garages across the world that it would be hard to have any specific recommendations except for something like what Cory suggested.

Because discussions on forums like this can become very D.O. a person could argue that the water pressure hitting the stuck-on dirt and blasting it off forces the dirt against that paint as it's moving off the car and the potential could exist for scratching to take place but sooner or later "something" has to touch the dirt to get it off the car and a strong spray of water, all other factors being equal, is as safe or safer than other options.

Of course there's stuck on mud that's still wet and washed off easily and then there's stuck on mud that's been dried and baked onto the paint over time, each will require different pressure to remove.

Pre-softening any dried mud by wetting it before blasting it will help. Kind of depends upon the availability of water and time.


:)
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Okay Mike. So I should wet the car first before blasting it. Hmm... This maintaining stuff is more complicated than I thought. But now I think I'm ready with the new technique of the proper washing methods (my version) based on the opinion of the friends here on Autogeekonline :righton:
Thanks Mike for the input :dblthumb2:
By the way, what is D.O.???
 
JefriLay said:
Okay Mike. So I should wet the car first before blasting it. Hmm... This maintaining stuff is more complicated than I thought. But now I think I'm ready with the new technique of the proper washing methods (my version) based on the opinion of the friends here on Autogeekonline :righton:
Thanks Mike for the input :dblthumb2:
By the way, what is D.O.???
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D.O. = Detail Oriented

Since ONR is hard to find... Is there some kind of other waterless or rinsless wash available to you over there? Maybe look into one of those that has a good rep over there. Then you could try adding a half ounce of that into every wash for a few months to see if it makes a difference.

Jef, how much do you imagine it would cost to ship 16 or 32 oz from here to there?

If there aren't any waterless or rinsless washes available over there and you think shipping is less than 20$ I will send you a bottle of ONR. Let me know what you find.
 
CEE DOG said:
Jef, how much do you imagine it would cost to ship 16 or 32 oz from here to there?

If there aren't any waterless or rinsless washes available over there and you think shipping is less than 20$ I will send you a bottle of ONR. Let me know what you find.
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Hi Cory, About sending fluid from the U.S., will be very difficult and complicated in Indonesia customs clearance. :bash:

I really appreciate your good intentions :dblthumb2:, but I do not want to bother you any deeper. Advice and feedback from you from you has meant so much to me and I highly appreciate it very much.
I'll try to look for ONR available in Indonesia.
Cory, thanks for your attention.... :cheers:
Really great people here on Autogeekonline :urtheman:
 
JefriLay said:
Hi Corey, About sending fluid from the U.S., will be very difficult and complicated in Indonesia customs clearance. :bash:

I really appreciate your good intentions :dblthumb2:, but I do not want to bother you any deeper. Advice and feedback from you from you has meant so much to me and I highly appreciate it very much.
I'll try to look for ONR available in Indonesia.
Corey, thanks for your attention.... :cheers:
Really great people here on Autogeekonline
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It's a pleasure to do anything I can if it might help you. You're a good man. Thank you!
 
CEE DOG said:
It's a pleasure to do anything I can if it might help you. You're a good man. Thank you!
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Cory, thank you for the compliment. if you happen to vacation in Indonesia, just let me know, I will guide you during the holiday... :)
By the way, is it Cory or Corey??
 
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