Thanks for the clarification which seems to make sense. For me, I prefer to use the right kind of soap because I wonder if so little soap (enough suds??) will really clean the car and what the long term effects might be as well (if any) to the paint.
However your answer addresses the OP's question not mine.
NuFinish is a "polish".... and not a wax?
Is that what you meant?
Why am I reminded of last week's "Get Fuzzy?"
(fourth one down - Friday)
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Gary
Yes. I even believe the company tag line for Nu Finish is "Nu Finish, the once-a-year car polish."
Cheers,
Ned
Some people here swear by mulberries, especially when the mulberry trees are favored by birds.
How much is your time worth? I don't know where you live, but in most major cities, you can get a decent car wash and wax for a few dollars and about ten minutes of your time. I don't see the point in washing a car by hand.
a *decent* wash/wax runs about $15. a drive thru job is cheaper, and doing it myself is cheaper still. i like washing/waxing/cleaning my car. i do a far better job for nearly free.
If it works for you, fine. I'm sure you have a far better idea of what your time is worth to you than I would of the value of your time. I'm willing to pay the price to have someone do a competent job for me.
Washing by hand has a few advantages. First, the result is a much cleaner car. Second, hand cleaning/waxing is coupled with inspection (leaks, fluid levels, tire check, chips, loose parts, etc.) Third, the underside and hood of the vehicle is cleaned. My car's paint job is 21 years old, looks good, and I have always washed my car by hand. I take a lot of pride doing any auto work myself, including washing the car.
parking in the garage, and not living in the desert helps, too
NOO, do not use diswash soap unless you are going to wax the car right after it. Dishwash soap will strip all wax off the paint. Get some liquid carwax, one of thebest out there is klasse all in one. It's a cleaner and wax in one, and it lasts up to 6 months. It's a synthetic wax. Carnauba waxes are good, but last much shorter than this stuff.
Careful with electric polishers. You can do a lot of damage if you don't know what you are doing. Go to Autopia (google search) and read up.
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