Hand Washing Vs. Car Wash?

[Craiger]

This maybe a dumb question but is it safe to hand wash my Mustang will it do anything to the paint vs taking it to a car wash?

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[mvp90805]

ill rather hand wash the mustang myself ,since car wash be rushing due to other cars, the towels they use/re used cpuld scratch the paint

and doing it yourself you can take your time do a better job and do it right

 

[Wblv17]

This maybe a dumb question but is it safe to hand wash my Mustang will it do anything to the paint vs taking it to a car wash?

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17480&highlight=wash

 

[adam@10fintec]

Definitely hand wash

Just be mindful of which soap you're using (some stronger ones can strip any waxes or protectants right off). Chemical guys Citrus Wash and Gloss has been my favorite for a while

 

[lint28]

Both are fine if they are done right. if you find an auto car wash that's good, stick with them. or you have the time to wash it yourself (the right way), go for that. I go back and forth (today will be an automatic car wash)

 

[mvp90805]

just read these right here theres alot of tips and stuff that could help video too
pictures and all that


http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17671


http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13980&page=4

 

[Craiger]

just read these right here theres alot of tips and stuff that could help video too
pictures and all that


http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17671


http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13980&page=4

Thanks, I did a thread search first couldn't find anything.

 

[Patrick S]

Thanks, I did a thread search first couldn't find anything.

i don't know what color your car is. If it is Black, or any of the darker colors, i would suggest ALWAYS hand washing. an auto car wash will not get all of the water out of all of the hiding places for water and you will be at home looking at all of the pretty water streaks that have developed.

When it is cold outside, i take it to an auto wash to get the salt out, but, as weather permits, the cleaning of the car is all mine to do.

 

[mvp90805]

plus its fun washing and detailing your car to have it that perfect way you want it

 

[Craiger]

i don't know what color your car is. If it is Black, or any of the darker colors, i would suggest ALWAYS hand washing. an auto car wash will not get all of the water out of all of the hiding places for water and you will be at home looking at all of the pretty water streaks that have developed.

When it is cold outside, i take it to an auto wash to get the salt out, but, as weather permits, the cleaning of the car is all mine to do.

Yeh their were some water streaks after I did get it home from Waterway.

 

[ORANG50]

I try to hand-wash my Mustangs as much as possible, and only take them through touchless washers if need be.

I would stay away from non-touchless automatic washers. My wife took her 2001 Cobra through an automatic washer right before she went to sell it, and it ripped her rear spoiler off. Another one knocked off the front license plate bracket from my 2011 EB F-150 and mutilated the front plate. Never again...

 

[MagneticA]

You can do as much damage to your car as a car wash can. Make sure you do a little research if you don't know what you are doing.

 

[Black GT]

Always hand-wash a Black Mustang.

 

[SloS14]

Chemical guys Citrus Wash and Gloss has been my favorite for a while

I've had a bottle in the garage for the past year. Finally used it yesterday. It's surprisingly concentrated.

 

[njarmstrong]

This maybe a dumb question but is it safe to hand wash my Mustang will it do anything to the paint vs taking it to a car wash?

Please hand wash, especially black. And please do it properly!

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