Silly question about bath time.......

[CreoleZoom]

What is the best stuff to use to wash my 3?

Mostly concerned about drying it. Don't want scratches.

 

[Solo2Protege]

Mr Clean auto dry

 

[wannabe]

ugh i dont like the autodry...the soap sucks and it doesnt seem to work that well..

i recommend getting one of those chamois towels from an auto parts store...one of the soft ones, and make sure when you wash it to use fabric softner..

 

[JCell]

i use meguiars soap (it's REALLY thick) and a super shamy to dry it, been working great so far

 

[eting_pro5]

using fabric softener on towels reduces their drying abilities...

ugh i dont like the autodry...the soap sucks and it doesnt seem to work that well..

i recommend getting one of those chamois towels from an auto parts store...one of the soft ones, and make sure when you wash it to use fabric softner..

 

[wannabe]

yeah, but it keeps them from scratching cars

 

[mazda3zoom]

i use the meguiars nxt generation car wash and it works really good. For drying the car the only thing i recommend is the california water blade. i worked at a dealership for a long time and thats all's we used. its a silacone (spelling?) blade so it dont scratch the car. i think u can get em at autozone for $20

 

[M3 5MT]

Ever heard of waxing your rims to prevent salt damage? Sounds stupid, someone told me to do it....the guys at Advanced Auto Parts looked at me like I was crazy, but I'm tryin to protect my rims, the clearcoat is no match for salt.

 

[m_long84]

I use Meguiers products for everything that has to do with washing, waxing, and cleaning my car. I use a chamois hybrid called the abosrber, it works really well and doesn't leave scratches at all. I also use a spray on Quick Detail liquid made by Wizards, it works really well also and gives your car that just waxed look.

 

[KYMP5]

Eagle one wax as you dry is great for machined finished lips on wheels, it helps protect them.
Eagle One also makes some drying towels that are sweet, they are microfiber, very nice and wont scratch

 

[nappyjim]

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-dwdt-2.html

I kid you not, my car soaking wet, one of these ^^^^ can dry my car. Even after that, iull try to squeeze water out of it and ill be lucky if i get3 ounces of water out of it,.

But i use 2. One to get most of the water off and then the second to contiunally go over the drips. Like under the side mirrors, the bottom of the hatch, the door handles, etc.

Little tips, open and close all your doors like 4 or 5 time to get all the water out of the crevices.

And microfiber towels are so cheap now and work so much better than terry clothes, that the only thing you should be using terry for now is your wheels or underbody. I use micro for everything except my wheels and the underbody of my car,.

 

[CGCG04]

i use zaino bros. stuff to clean my car... and cotton towels work fine, as long as you get cotton towels made in the good old usa, cuz the foreign ones arent always all cotton

 

[mobomelter]

i've never had a problem with mr clean autodry. the soap works great and the rinse works great too.