[CU2] Black car, what to do?

**kimnkk** · 06-02-2009 09:54 PM

Grats on the new car!

Definitely don't visit those automated car washes, especially not with a black car. Unless of course, you like swirls galore. I don't know about those laser washes, but nothing is better than doing it yourself.

**Joystick** · 06-02-2009 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by kimnkk

Grats on the new car!

Definitely don't visit those automated car washes, especially not with a black car. Unless of course, you like swirls galore. I don't know about those laser washes, but nothing is better than doing it yourself.

Thanks Kimnkk,

I don't trust those multi function hoses at car lovers and similar places because when I washed my car there someone had used degreaser before me. There was residue still in the hose and totally stuffed my last cars paint job when I used the high pressure water hose.

I need a rain water tank so I can wash it at home....

**kimnkk** · 06-02-2009 10:18 PM

You can use buckets of water to wash your car. Make sure you fill up the buckets when you're having a shower or something.

I've found that 4 buckets of water is enough if you're careful - 2 for the 2 bucket method (1 for rinsing the lamb's wool mit, 1 for washing liquid, 2 for rinsing off the car).

**denot** · 06-02-2009 10:31 PM

Hi all, thanks for the recommendation... some questions I need to ask:
1. How do you wash the lamb's wool mit after the wash? It usualy smells and dirty if I just hang it on the clothesline to dry it off...
2. Unfortunately I dont have any undercover garrage to keep my black CU2. Any special treatment do i need to take?

Thanks heaps!

**Type R Positive** · 06-02-2009 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by denot

Hi all, thanks for the recommendation... some questions I need to ask:
1. How do you wash the lamb's wool mit after the wash? It usualy smells and dirty if I just hang it on the clothesline to dry it off...
2. Unfortunately I dont have any undercover garrage to keep my black CU2. Any special treatment do i need to take?

Thanks heaps!

Just rinse it out good with water, leave out to dry and it's all good. Get in between the fibers when washing.
Mine is going on 5 years old come to think of it.
I will replace it with a MF one when I feel like it.

**tony1234** · 07-02-2009 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by denot

Hi all, thanks for the recommendation... some questions I need to ask:
1. How do you wash the lamb's wool mit after the wash? It usualy smells and dirty if I just hang it on the clothesline to dry it off...
2. Unfortunately I dont have any undercover garrage to keep my black CU2. Any special treatment do i need to take?

Thanks heaps!

1)Get a microfibre one.All you is rinse it well and hang to dry.I chuck mine in the washing machine occasionally to get it really clean.
2)Wash your car every week and wax/polish every couple mths.That's about all you can do.

**TRaNz** · 07-02-2009 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by tony1234

1)Get a microfibre one.All you is rinse it well and hang to dry.I chuck mine in the washing machine occasionally to get it really clean.
2)Wash your car every week and wax/polish every couple mths.That's about all you can do.

+1
Microfiber all the way man.

**kimnkk** · 07-02-2009 11:50 AM

Check out www.chemguys.com.au

They seem to have insane prices on microfibre cloths and gear. And some of their washes aren't bad either. Will definitely be ordering from them next time.