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      12-12-2021, 05:40 PM   #45
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I'm still figuring out what works best with mine
Have you done ceramic on yours? I've done mine twice so far and my X3 still looks like it was just off the showroom floor even after nearly two years of ownership.
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      12-12-2021, 05:49 PM   #46
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I'm still figuring out what works best with mine, but so far what I've been doing is:

1. Hose rinse
2. Foam cannon
3. Pressure washer rinse
4. Leaf blower dry
5. Microfiber dry
6. Hit up windows inside and out
7. Have a beer

Takes maybe 15-20 min all total.

Admittedly there are some water spots that are being stubborn that won't come out with just pressure washing, and I could do a better / more thorough job on the windows (a fact that comes to light when they start to fog up when it gets cold, and your shitty work comes back to haunt you)(even if they look perfect in the sun normally).

So I'm going to try a good wash mitt job after step 3 next time.
You’re drinking your beer too fast!
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      12-12-2021, 06:53 PM   #47
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Im tempted to pick up one of these and get he foam cannon accessory as well: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ON...0VNM/317531019

Lower max PSI as the pressure washer, easier to mess with, and has adjustable pressure settings for different surfaces.
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I'm still figuring out what works best with mine, but so far what I've been doing is:

1. Hose rinse
2. Foam cannon
3. Pressure washer rinse
4. Leaf blower dry
5. Microfiber dry
6. Hit up windows inside and out
7. Have a beer

Takes maybe 15-20 min all total.

Admittedly there are some water spots that are being stubborn that won't come out with just pressure washing, and I could do a better / more thorough job on the windows (a fact that comes to light when they start to fog up when it gets cold, and your shitty work comes back to haunt you)(even if they look perfect in the sun normally).

So I'm going to try a good wash mitt job after step 3 next time.
Lol. I use a wash mitt after I get a nice layer of foam over the car. One nice thing about having white is not seeing water spots like on your pretty dark paint color.
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      12-12-2021, 10:31 PM   #49
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I am not sure any response other then "I promise never to use a useless foam cannon" will suffice

Add in the "wax" comment and it suggests a lack of recognition of some of the newer paint protection tools like foam cannon and ceramic coatings

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Negative. No garden hose will foam like a gas/electric power washer!!! Many top end places use them as a pre-rinse. My cars are all wrapped. I foam cannon shammy and done. If you don't want to use one fine. Doesn't mean they are worthless. Wax? Who the hell uses wax anymore? Lol
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      12-13-2021, 10:14 AM   #50
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I am not sure any response other then "I promise never to use a useless foam cannon" will suffice

Add in the "wax" comment and it suggests a lack of recognition of some of the newer paint protection tools like foam cannon and ceramic coatings
Not a fan of ceramic coating. They’re a headache to remove.
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Yep. I even built a lighted wash bay at my house.

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