tqevo

My GT3 was delivered last week on a rainy day so it's been dirty from the get-go. It will finally be nice enough for a wash this weekend... I've got the 2 bucket system with grit guards, microfiber wash mitts, and an electric leafblower for drying. I still need to pick up a hose/pressure gun. Could anyone recommend some pressure guns/kits they use or ones to avoid?

mrsullivan

sounds like you want to do this yourself, which is fine.... my first recommendation would have been to just spend a few hundred bucks for the first detail and have it done really well by a pro...

but if yourself, my best advice is to be very **** about what touches the car... the wash mit, drying towels, polishing/buffing towels, etc. 90% of making it look great is getting the finish swirl free so that you can put on some good polish/wax. Once you get to that stage, the look takes care of itself. But its the prep that matters. I personally don't favor power washers, I don't see the need. Just take your time, use clean, soft, microfiber or similar materials, be liberal with the soap, let it do the work, you don't need to rub much. Start at top of car, work down to bottom. When finished, put the hose on medium with nothing on the end of it and starting at the top, "sheet" off the water by using water. You will be shocked at how dry you can get it just use soft sheeting actions working from top to bottom. Then use a leaf blow dryer to get all the water out of the cracks. Always dry with 100% cotton made in USA towels. This is beyond patriotic, its an assurance about no added dyes, chemicals, etc. I like newspaper to clean the glass, nothing like it. If you want longevity, put a polish on it that is synthetic. Will last a long time, although will look a little clinical. If you don't mind doing this every 2/3 weeks and hardly drive it, use carnuba, always better for a deeper show car shine, just doesn't have the longevity.

odwa

Take a look at Money2536's journal and videos in this forum, he is truly on point with this.

need a 993

Really good advice given above. Agreed.

doubleurx

make sure you have enough beer!

Haku

I would also recommend using CR Spotless for deionized water. It's amazing how much crud can be in low quality water.

bronson7

Money will chime in eventually and lead you to anything and everything you need to know about caring for your car.

996FLT6

Got a question. U never ever washed a car before? If u have how is it any different than any car u washed? Just curious. Mike

tqevo

Different equipment/car/circumstances.

NateOZ

In addition to Money's videos, check out Larry from Ammo NYC's videos on youtube. It is a different approach, but he really gets into details.

Just in time

I personally do not understand the need for a pressure washer. The way I see it is that you are firing water at high pressure into soft paint. Sooner or later the grit that sticks to the car is bound to dig in with the pressure. I much prefer to hose down the car VERY THOROUGHLY to remove the heavier grit, then use a foam cannon at normal hose pressure with a good quality soap. Haku's recommendation is on point especially where the water has lots of minerals. I keep any rubbing with mitts, rags etc down to the very minimum.

I also used to use a leaf blower but have traded to a master blaster. Although I do find the blaster to be slower drying it gives me comfort knowing that the air is filtered in. Wipe any remaing water very carefully with minimum rubbing.

GT176

I wash mine like I do my other cars. With water and elbow grease. It's a simple process. I may wax it once or twice a month depending on how dirty it gets.

cgfen

First time i've ventured onto the 991 GT3 forum.
"interesting questions' here.

cgfen

thank you.

nycjwi

get the master blaster. its the best way to dry the car!!