Washing Technique!

[tonyv107]

I did a search and couldn't find a thread dedicated to this, so no flames please. I'm also not sure where to post this so i'll try here. Untill i bought my 08 Si, i had always taken my old car to an old drive thru carwash, i didn't care much for its paint getting scratched etc. But now that i have a new car, i have been told that it is better to hand wash it myself.
The time had finally come for me to wash my car. I probably chose a bad time because it was Sunny and pretty hot, about 65-75 degrees. I had my soap,water and microfiber towel (looks more like some type of weird leather?) EDIT:just checked the name it's a chamois. So anyway i rinse my car, begin washing it with soap, when im done cleaning i rinsed it again, and began to dry it with my microfiber towel. As i dry it i notice streaks, and about 20 minutes later, the entire car has streaks and the paint feels *nasty* and not smooth at all. What should i do?

[darna]

dont wash it on direct sunlight. use claybar then wax it good.

i personally just use touch free car washes because i dont have a lot of time to wash, claybar, wax polish etc.

[tonyv107]

Originally Posted by darna

dont wash it on direct sunlight. use claybar then wax it good.

i personally just use touch free car washes because i dont have a lot of time to wash, claybar, wax polish etc.

would you recommend touchless over DIY? or is it simply because you don't have the time for it?

[DUB2CRS]

What kind of soap are you using? Did you do a good job rinsing off the car? Is it a new chamois? did you rinse out the oil that it's packed in?

This sounds like a weird problem.

[habitat]

1. this is in the wrong forum, you will get much better advice from those guru's that hang out in the detailing forum
2. touchless washes are useless
3. if it is not smooth it looks like you either did not clean it enough, or did not rinse away the dirt/soap away enough.

[darna]

touchfree wont even clean the rims but it's ok for now. if i find the time there's no question i'd do it myself.

it takes a lot of time but you'd be more satisfied if you DIY.

[tonyv107]

Originally Posted by DUB2CRS

What kind of soap are you using? Did you do a good job rinsing off the car? Is it a new chamois? did you rinse out the oil that it's packed in?

This sounds like a weird problem.

yea its a new chamois, i wasn't aware that i had to rinse it out before using it the dry the car, and the soap is a decent one that i've seen used before. Im starting to think maybe i chose the wrong time to try washing it *afternoon in the sun when its warm*, and perhaps i did not rinse it enough.

Also, can a Mord move this thread to the detailing forum so i won't get flamed for reposting?

[BSchuster]

very odd indeed.....cuz i use the same materials with no streaking....sounds like above said with some sort of oil/grease in your rag

[habitat]

Originally Posted by tonyv107

i wasn't aware that i had to rinse it out before using it the dry the car,

Yes, this is your the issue.

[honda_man12]

my guess is that the sun dried out some of the soap before you rinsed it..so it probably stuck on even when you used the chamois to dry it

[junbug30s]

should never wash/wax your car in the sun anyways, try it in the shade next time.

[DUB2CRS]

If you don't have a shaded area to work in, just hose off each section after you get it soapy. The trick is to keep the car wet. I usually move into the garage when it's time to dry, but if you must stay out in the sun, get a water blade. This will speed up your drying, reducing the amount of water spots.

Also, if it was in fact the oily chamois that was the problem, be sure you throw out that microfiber towel you used cuz that's sure to be ruined.