Re: Washing the Audi

[Andrew_Chang@providian.com]

Was that a misprint when you said "...then I think about waxing it and
don't."

Don't what? Wax?





"Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt@nwonline.net> on 12/14/98 01:09:15 PM

To:   "Quattro List" <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
cc:    (bcc: Andrew Chang/PFC/Providian)
Subject:  Re: Washing the Audi




I first soak off all the hardened bird crap and spots by putting pieces of
wet paper towel  on them for about 30 minutes. Then they wipe off without
risking leaving a rub mark.

Then I wash the whole car starting at the top, with a big rubber sponge,
using warm water with dish detergent in it.

Then I rinse the whole car with a garden hose.

Then when it is dry I think about waxing it and don't. I am testing this
approach and am still collecting data. It has worked for me over about 5
years and I apply this method to all of my 7 cars. Expect a full report in
about 10 years.

This method works best on clearcoated paint jobs.

Doyt Echelberger




>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>At 02:51 PM 12/14/1998 EDT, you wrote:

..........................snip........................
 I'd like to know
>>what the q-listers consider to be the 'right way' to wash and wax a car.
>>  Any techniques or product recommendations will be greatly appreciated!
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>-Jeremy
>>
>>PS: I'm still searching for a plastic bug/rock guard for the hood....Any
>>ideas?
>>
>>
>>
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