I use automated car washes, brushless or brushed it really doesn’t matter. At the end of 2-5 years of ownership I doubt the value of the car is going to be significantly different between my car and one that was pampered by hand.How do you wash your I-Pace and what's your general recommendation? I live in an area where it snows, so in winters, need to ensure that the chemicals are cleaned out along with the dirt.
It's not about the value at the end of ownership. It is about how amazing your car looks during ownership!I use automated car washes, brushless or brushed it really doesn’t matter. At the end of 2-5 years of ownership I doubt the value of the car is going to be significantly different between my car and one that was pampered by hand.
If you are opposed to taking your car through an automated wash and prefer to wash by hand, you should be able to:How do you wash your I-Pace and what's your general recommendation? I live in an area where it snows, so in winters, need to ensure that the chemicals are cleaned out along with the dirt.
Whatever makes you happy! I guess outside a car show I have never marveled at someone’s shiny car...can’t say I have ever noticed someone’s car being shinier than mine either.It's not about the value at the end of ownership. It is about how amazing your car looks during ownership! [img= class=inlineimg]/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif[/img] I personally like to wash my car by hand, it is therapeutic for me. A nice wax goes a long way to keeping the car clean as less can stick to the car. I use mostly Meguiar products also.I use automated car washes, brushless or brushed it really doesn’t matter. At the end of 2-5 years of ownership I doubt the value of the car is going to be significantly different between my car and one that was pampered by hand.
I suppose this might also be a factor in decreasing my enthusiasm for hand washing a car. This is normal for 4-5 months of the year...Whatever makes you happy! I guess outside a car show I have never marveled at someone’s shiny car...can’t say I have ever noticed someone’s car being shinier than mine either.It's not about the value at the end of ownership. It is about how amazing your car looks during ownership! [img= class=inlineimg]/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif[/img] I personally like to wash my car by hand, it is therapeutic for me. A nice wax goes a long way to keeping the car clean as less can stick to the car. I use mostly Meguiar products also.I use automated car washes, brushless or brushed it really doesn’t matter. At the end of 2-5 years of ownership I doubt the value of the car is going to be significantly different between my car and one that was pampered by hand.
To me washing a car by hand is as therapeutic as having my teeth cleaned.
Maybe this is why I don’t concern myself with a car wash...
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In all of that snow, I would not notice either. Fortunately the car wash and shininess is more for me, as I do notice and it does make me happy. I also enjoy a good teeth cleaning, so maybe I am just a bit off!Whatever makes you happy! I guess outside a car show I have never marveled at someone’s shiny car...can’t say I have ever noticed someone’s car being shinier than mine either.
To me washing a car by hand is as therapeutic as having my teeth cleaned.
Im OCD with car paint and have a fairly good understanding of it. My car has very soft paint and its not that thick (4.5mils) which I'm pretty sure this is the case with all I-Paces. This means its very prone to scratching and marring.
For this reason, I would never wash it at a car wash. I agree with @Zofran about how it looks and its therapeutic
I suggest getting a professional ceramic coating so you wont have to wax your car for a few years and it will look extras shinny.
You never want to use dish washing liquid or non-microfiber towels.
The most sensitive parts are the black portions around the B-Pillar and the around the rear, roof spoiler. I suggest doing PPF here and at least the front bumper.
Here is what I use:
- 2 , Five gallon buckets with grit guard.
- Turtle wax snow foam wash - very cheap and one of the best
- 2 microfiber mitts for washing
- Meguiar Hybrid Ceramic wax for exterior vinyl, rubber, hard plastic, but works great for paint protection, easy to apply
- P&S Bead Maker for high gloss topper
- Wowos show stopper for another layer of gloss topper
- Adams Eco wheels cleaner
- Adams Tire & Rubber cleaner
- Untouchable wet tire sine spray
- Stoner invisible glass for all windows, safe on tint
- Chemical guys VRP - this is like Armor All for any plastic, rubber vinyl, interior and exterior
- Griots undercarriage - shines plstic parts of wheel wells and under the car
- Chemical guys Jet seal - sealant for interior black piano accents
- Chemical guys total interior - works well for interior screens
- Scotchgaurd Auto Fabric - spay on all carpet to repel liquids
- Adams leather cleaner and conditioner - Use once ever 2 months to keep leather clean and protected
- Turtle wax Ice seal and shine as a quick detailer
Towels: Rag Company
Pluffle for drying
Eagle 500
Eagle 350 for interior
Everest 1100 for buffing
Minx for wheels
Blue diamond for Windows
Costco microfiber for door jams
Coming soon:
Pressure washer with Foam canon