Time Dilemma

**The Guz** · 10-17-2016, 03:08 PM

A foam gun is more of a fun factor if anything. It won't save you much time over what you are doing now.

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

I don't know that a foam gun saves any time (and I've been using one for a dozen years). What should save you time is switching to a rinseless wash method.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-detailer.html

I would agree with this. A rinseless wash such ONR, Wolfgang Uber or others will save more time.

**mwoolfso** · 10-17-2016, 04:21 PM

You can probably cut your time by doing a wheel wax or wheel coating; one wheel per week if you want to do a little at a time. Maintenance would be a breeze there.

Rinseless is the way to go as others have stated.

**TTQ B4U** · 10-17-2016, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by chadcj7

I currently have a time dilemma when it comes to washing my F150. I feel for a wheels first and then 2 bucket wash method and with drying properly and then a final pray wax it takes almost 2 hours. I don't want to cut corners but I have been reading more and more about the foam cannons and foam guns. I do not have a pressure washer at this time but may in the future. Mostly talking about the foam guns.

I know there is a lot of different methods around the foam guns. Foam then 2 bucket method, foam then rinse bucket, foam then spray foam in mid and then 1 rinse bucket.....etc. I want to understand that if i use the foam gun on my truck and then use wash mid with just a rinse bucket if I will save time and still decrease my chance of swirls/marks/etc?

I don't mind doing the 2 bucket method but I have 2 kids now with one due pretty much any day. I want to try and keep my truck clean as much as I can without taking a half of a day to do this.

Also is there another method that I may be overlooking that can help me become more efficient in washing my large truck?

Pics of said truck especially wheels. I've found doing the wheels first and getting them out of the way is key for my spirits as I hate doing wheels. I've coated mine which really helps reduce the dust/gunk on them. I also switched to a longer nap MF glove/mit that I can wash the wheel face with. I use a speed brush on the inner sections but if I'm in a hurry I won't do those.

Next I would also suggest a rinseless system. At the very least use a good rinseless mixed up as a detail spray or drying aid. Good ones like Wolfgang Uber fit the bill and will save you from needing a spray wax or detailer at the end.

Just a couple points that have saved me some time.

**chadcj7** · 10-18-2016, 09:02 AM

I always to the wheels first to make sure I get any extra overspray that may happen.

I am trying to upload a pic of my truck but I am having a hard time from my iPad. I think the file is to large. i will upload one later .

**tdekany** · 10-19-2016, 06:30 AM

If time is an issue, rinseless washes like ONR is the answer - maybe not the first time, but once you get used to it you can wash your car way faster. Not only do you save time, you don't have to worry about waterspots either. If you are not familiar with the method, YouTube has tons of tutorials.

**chadcj7** · 10-19-2016, 07:07 AM

After reading through this and doing some research on things it sounds like rinseless wash may be the answer not only for speed but also for during the months when it is colder.

Does anyone have a microfiber towel they recommend for this along with wash mit?

**Eldorado2k** · 10-19-2016, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by chadcj7

After reading through this and doing some research on things it sounds like rinseless wash may be the answer not only for speed but also for during the months when it is colder.

Does anyone have a microfiber towel they recommend for this along with wash mit?

Costco Kirklands and Meguiars Water Magnets to dry.

**tdekany** · 10-19-2016, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by chadcj7

After reading through this and doing some research on things it sounds like rinseless wash may be the answer not only for speed but also for during the months when it is colder.

Does anyone have a microfiber towel they recommend for this along with wash mit?

I would only use Costco towels for wheels/glass/interiors - later I'll post links to the towels that I use.

**Eldorado2k** · 10-19-2016, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by tdekany

I would only use Costco towels for wheels/glass/interiors - later I'll post links to the towels that I use.

I like them. The short nap and size makes them very easy to work with + they don't lint. I also like how they can be treated like little workhorses if need be without cringing about it being a precious microfiber towel. If it's gotta clean up some heavy duty grime, no problem because the price doesn't make me feel bad if I gotta chuck 1 of them.
I wouldn't use them on glass, I only use 30/70 waffle weave for glass. Interiors? Only to wipedown the dashboard.. Not for any real cleaning. I don't use them on wheels, I use my old stock of Supreme Shines for that sort of stuff.

**TTQ B4U** · 10-19-2016, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by chadcj7

After reading through this and doing some research on things it sounds like rinseless wash may be the answer not only for speed but also for during the months when it is colder.

Does anyone have a microfiber towel they recommend for this along with wash mit?

The Korean 480gsm Eagle Edgeless. They hold a ton of water and are super soft and slick when used with Rinseless Products. See the pic in my avatar. I use them for Rinseless Washes and for removal waxes. They come in various colors for us OCD Peeps that like to keep everything separate.