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Old 05-29-2007, 09:43 PM
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Is there such thing as a SUPER fast, cheap, and non-scratching way to wash a car?

My mom's Camry get filthy every 2 weeks and unfortunately, I don't have time to give her car the full wash treatment every 2 weeks. Yet I don't want her car to be a rolling pollen ball or ask her go to the local car wash all the time.

Maybe those sprays with soap built-in would work?

I'd love to hear your ideas. Thanks!
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Buy meguiars gold class soap, a chenille/microfiber wash mitt, and some big microfiber drying towels. Wash, dry, done
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I don't really think there is.

If you take the time for one whole day to wash, clay, seal, and wax the car, it'll be easier to wash the car afterwards from then on and then you can reapply the wax every other month or so.
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Wash it in the rain and neglect to dry it. The rain will rinse the soap off, and (at least in my town) rainwater doesn't spot too much.
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Leaf blower for the drying part if waterspots annoy you.
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Protectal Quick and Easy Wash is a huge time saver. It will work with minor dirt, pollen, and such but is a HUGE no no for caked on dirt and such. It is a rinseless wash that works well with the two bucket method and two grit guards.

I think that Optimum makes a similar product now as well.

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Originally Posted by GTScott,May 30 2007, 10:41 AM
Protectal Quick and Easy Wash is a huge time saver. It will work with minor dirt, pollen, and such but is a HUGE no no for caked on dirt and such. It is a rinseless wash that works well with the two bucket method and two grit guards.

I think that Optimum makes a similar product now as well.

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ONR works just as well and it's definitely quicker than a regular hose wash
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Originally Posted by freq,May 30 2007, 12:40 PM
Leaf blower for the drying part if waterspots annoy you.
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hmm...Quick and Easy wash. Is that the blue rinseless stuff? If so, that may be a good option for me, especially since I have a bottle from my apartment-living days.

Thanks for everyone's tips. I'm going to try washing my mom's car this weekend in a record 15 minutes.
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QEW is the blue windex looking stuff.


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