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Rosco



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Advice please on washing the FF !

I recently (about a month ago) acquired a well pampered black one. The paintwork is like a mirror and after a month still looks clean which I find unbelievable. Now usually I don't wash the car, it gets done once a year when it goes for a service. My question is this, HOW do I wash this one without ruining the mirror finish

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Alistair



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Even I wash mine seasonally - though it sometimes gets extra in the summer as it’s warm and therefore easier. - though not sure why I bother - I did the summer wash 2 weeks ago and this is what it looks like already


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I used to be a lot more into it - rinse if very dirty - wash with a dedicated detergent like Autooglym wash and rinse - and the shine is as much as anything to do with the dry so no water marks - I use a towel - so much easier than a leather Thumbs Up

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Might be wise to try and speak to the previous owner - car might have been professionally valeted and had some kind of coating applied - some coatings only need water to clean off dirt.

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dont wash it.....wait for it rain Thumbs Up ... - .- -.




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Rosco



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bruno22rf wrote:
Might be wise to try and speak to the previous owner - car might have been professionally valeted and had some kind of coating applied - some coatings only need water to clean off dirt.


That's my issue, it looks like it has been coated with something so I don't want to ruin it, will try just water on it Thumbs Up

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I too think you should contact the previous owner... Some of our cars are "Syramik" coated. Polishing the car removes the expensive coating!

My understanding is to wash the car with a Ph neutral shampoo and NEVER take it to a Hand/Car wash where they cover the car with TFR as that eats away at all sorts of surfaces!

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Sounds like you will need to spend some time over here:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5

I have seen a guy on youtube (in USA) who cleans his car without physically touching it (snowfoam, pressure washer, other
stuff, and a blowdryer), but even he admits it depends on how dirty / type of dirt.

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