pre-wash solution?

[r0ckstrWS6]

hello all,

So the weather has warmed up once again here, allowing me to bring out my car for the warm months. Now, I live on a dirt road and just having the car sit in the carport ( no garage) the car will have a thin layer of dust on it an hour after I finish waxing it, and a thick coating in 2 days, even driving down the road, the car starts out black, and by the time I get to the end of the road, it's brown. kinda frustrating.

when I wash the car, I usually spray it with the hose first to try and remove this thick dust. I then proceed to wash it with the 2 bucket method, proper soap, tools etc.. I'm finding though that since it's been out, and I've been washing it, some scratches have appeared. Now, I'm confused by this because I properly wash the vehicle, and dry it properly also.




Could these scratches be because the thick layer of dust that is on the car originally needs a "pre-wash" so to speak with something??

BTW, the car was 90% scratch free when coming out from winter hibernation.



TIA, for opinions and help

 

[ScottB]

Most swirls are added during the washing and drying stages with improper habits long formed. Presoaking is a nice option, making sure to use the correct ratio soap to water is another. Adding a lubricant like ONR can also help for dirty cars.

 

[GXPWeasel]

Depending on your drying method, you will more than likely get most of your minor scratching or spider webbing from the drying process. Eventually there will be minor scratches. They could also be simply from the dust that does get to your vehicle, and then with the wind blowing leaves and dust accross the paint, since it isn't in a garage. I would suggest moving (j/k).