kts&iris

Have a beautiful 2012 kona blue mustang. I need help with how to wash without getting water spots and what to use to make it shine after I wash.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks!!!

kona37

Hey, have a kona as well and the water spots are terrible. The only real solution is to get some good microfiber drying towels and wipe her down really well after you wash it. Maguires quick detailer is a good and quick way to wax your car right after you wash it. Good luck!

Hytek

Here's some good info.

https://themustangsource.com/f659/ca...-101-a-503492/

Glenn

have you tried any of the waterless wash products out there?
http://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum...-P444/32oz-S1/
no spots at all.

kts&iris

Thanks for the info! I haven't heard of waterless... Does it really work or will it end up ruining my paint at some point? I'm terrified to do anything that I'm not sure of for fear of hurting my baby

Hytek

I use Optimum No Rinse on my Kona and it's great. Never any spots. Just make sure you have some good micro fiber towels and use the 2 bucket system.

Glenn

I actuall have used the croftgate stuff for about a year. http://www.croftgateusa.com/buy-crof...ss-car-washing
I also recently started using http://mpracing.org/store/ultima-wat...ncentrate.html
both work really well as far as I'm concerned. If my car is really dirty I usally hit the spray it yourself car wash then head home and use one of the above. Shines like a ****. lol Follow that up with some quick and slick from croftgate or megs ultimate wax
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4812 I spray either one of those two on a micro fiber towel and then wipe it to the car.

FromZto5

LOL... thx John... I was just going to suggest this

FromZto5

The key to no waterspots, below:

1) Don't wash in direct sunlight.
2) Don't let rinse/soap water dry on the car, or it will etch.

Simple right?

But how do you accomplish this?

You have to be quick... immediately after the final rinse, you need to employ the "sheeting" method. Remove the sprayer from the hose. Start from the top of the car, let water run down. Then the hood, doors, etc. You should be left with barely any drops on the car, provided you have good sealant/nuba wax on the paint to begin with.

Once sheeting is done, I get the blower out and blow off any excess water on surface/crevices, etc.

Then the detail spray and several microfibers are next. I usually just have to "blot" dry, where you just dab the microfiber towel on the wet spots.... but you can also Spray and dry accordingly, in one direction to avoid swirls. Tadaaaa... no water spots, and best of all, no swirls.

kts&iris

Thank you everyone! I bought some new items based on suggestions here and will be trying it out soon

orpheus

[QUOTE=FromZto5;6237877]Once sheeting is done, I get the blower out and blow off any excess water on surface/crevices, etc.[QUOTE]

I agree that the blower is key! I use a Toro variable speed leaf blower, magic.