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JP · 08-09-04, 04:21 AM

I'm completely anal when it comes to cleaning cars.

Once I get my MDA I already have a plan.

1) I don't use sponges. They hold dirt and grit. I use flannels, and wash them after cleaning my cars(what a tossa!). I would try and block nearly all the vents, air intakes etc. with towels.

2) For a GT40 I would use a large towl for the front clip and a large towel for the rear clip. Soak them in a purpose made car wash. Zymol or Swissol. Leave it on the front to moisten insects etc. Then after leaving to soak I would use the flannel to remove the dead insects etc.

3) I'll repeat the process all over the bodywork.

4) Rinse using a hose, I certainly wouldn't go near a 40 with a power hose!

5) Chamois dry.

6) Pre-treat using Swissol paint feed. Smells bloody nice! Reminds me rubbing some sun tan oil into a fine lady! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

7) Next use a bloody good wax. Swissol and Zymol make some really good ones. The difference is amazing compared to polishes like Autoglym etc.

8) From what I can make out Zymol and Swissol make products that acutually feed the paint. I used these type of products for over a year now and I'm impressed.

9) Admire with Vodka and Tonic. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

08-09-04, 04:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
JP James 6 Tenths Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K Posts: 677 Rep Power: 13	Re: What\'s the best way to wash a GT40? I'm completely anal when it comes to cleaning cars. Once I get my MDA I already have a plan. 1) I don't use sponges. They hold dirt and grit. I use flannels, and wash them after cleaning my cars(what a tossa!). I would try and block nearly all the vents, air intakes etc. with towels. 2) For a GT40 I would use a large towl for the front clip and a large towel for the rear clip. Soak them in a purpose made car wash. Zymol or Swissol. Leave it on the front to moisten insects etc. Then after leaving to soak I would use the flannel to remove the dead insects etc. 3) I'll repeat the process all over the bodywork. 4) Rinse using a hose, I certainly wouldn't go near a 40 with a power hose! 5) Chamois dry. 6) Pre-treat using Swissol paint feed. Smells bloody nice! Reminds me rubbing some sun tan oil into a fine lady! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] 7) Next use a bloody good wax. Swissol and Zymol make some really good ones. The difference is amazing compared to polishes like Autoglym etc. 8) From what I can make out Zymol and Swissol make products that acutually feed the paint. I used these type of products for over a year now and I'm impressed. 9) Admire with Vodka and Tonic. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]