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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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I use a shammy after washing the car but been told i should use a towel what do people use on here
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 600bhp
I use a shammy after washing the car

Im asuming by your username your cars not a rusty old shitter


Ouch! your poor paint work


microfiber drying towel is the way forward

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin...ls/cat_65.html




PS. you dont use a sponge still to wash it do you?

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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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Towels are nicer to use then a shammy.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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Rinse it off, shampoo using a wash mit rather than sponger so that grit is not held and dragged against the surface and also use two buckets, one for shampoo washer and one for rinsing the mit as you go. Rinse and then towel dry.

Will help reduce the amount of swirl marks to the paint.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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Thanks for the replys dont use a sponge only use a mitt will not use a shammy anymore my username was from brother in laws cossy but sadly he no longer has it I had mk2 escort but now got cmax the mk2 was getting difficuilt for my son who has special needs he loved it though and got upset when it had to go
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 11:28 PM
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Perfect reply by Matts1, do that.
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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I've been using the site above for all my car cleaning products for a good few years now, quick and speedy delivery every time.

Don't need to comment as the advice above is spot on
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All this car cleaning is my new thing, amazing what can be done and what you can learn.
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