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If you want something more by-hand/theraputic, I’ve been having really good luck with Optimum No-Rinse, a short pill microfiber mitt and 4-5 microfiber towels. I use a mere gallon of distilled water, mixed double strength to get some extra “lubrication” (1oz to 1gal). Use 2 gallons if you really must but it’s not really necessary.
The distilled water is less than $2 a gallon which is chump change compared to all the other stuff, and eliminates problems with hard water spots (the city water here is extremely hard water)
I do the car one small section/panel at a time with light swipes (no scrubbing except very locally on pollen spots), and let the mitt sit in the bucket to soak and then squeeze the gunk out. If the section gets a little too dry, just wet it with the soap again or do smaller sections.
Dry right that section right away with microfiber towels (or two towels if the first one is still a little damp). Get used to leaving a little section at the edge damp so you don’t run the dry towel through dirt.
It’s nice because unless it’s scorching moon sun, you don’t even need to have much shade to wash.
The buff dry with no rinsing thing was a little disconcerting at first, but it’s basically like using a detail spray after washing first
The distilled water is less than $2 a gallon which is chump change compared to all the other stuff, and eliminates problems with hard water spots (the city water here is extremely hard water)
I do the car one small section/panel at a time with light swipes (no scrubbing except very locally on pollen spots), and let the mitt sit in the bucket to soak and then squeeze the gunk out. If the section gets a little too dry, just wet it with the soap again or do smaller sections.
Dry right that section right away with microfiber towels (or two towels if the first one is still a little damp). Get used to leaving a little section at the edge damp so you don’t run the dry towel through dirt.
It’s nice because unless it’s scorching moon sun, you don’t even need to have much shade to wash.
The buff dry with no rinsing thing was a little disconcerting at first, but it’s basically like using a detail spray after washing first
