My car wash method seems inefficient...

[steelwindmachine]

This past weekend I washed my cars ('05 Forester and '14 Sorento) for the first time in months since winter. I don't have water restrictions and have my own hose/water access.

I had been using the two bucket method with either Meg's Gold Class soap or ONRWW, grit guards and microfiber mitts (one for paint, one for wheels).

I thought I'd try a new method after watching several videos by Scott from Dallas Paint Correction where he advocates simplified wash processes, using less water and letting the products do the work for you:

1. Spray TRIX on two wheels, let soak for a few minutes and then scrub with a brush and thoroughly rinse. Repeat on the other side.
2. Rinse down the whole car.
3. Spray on ONRWW via a 1-gallon pump sprayer at a rinseless wash ratio.
4. Use Meg's microfiber wash mitt to wipe a section and then rinse with my hose sprayer.
5. Going panel by panel, wheel by wheel, spray Optiseal as drying aid on and dry with a large microfiber towel. I used a separate, black microfiber towel for the wheels.
6. Apply Blackfire Onyx tire gel to tires

My interpretation of Scott's methodology didn't seem to feel like I was doing things sensibly. My pump sprayer put out a seemingly slow, but a fine mist of the water/ONRWW mix. I had to go up and down on a step ladder four times to fully clean and then four times again to dry the roof of the Sorento. It all just seemed so slow and stupid. =\

The cars came out seemingly clean and with a nice shine. I didn't even treat the black trim or clean up the exhaust tips. However, for what I did do, it felt like it took ages. My wife was frustrated. She said it wasn't fun and seemed overly complicated. I was able to instruct her on how to help with the drying.

These are outside 24/7 daily drivers, not show cars and have not yet had a paint correction. I'm now planning to do that in the fall after Labor Day.

There are no touchless wash places near me. Any suggestions on how or if I can make this process more efficient, take less time and still get the cars clean and protected?

[Buster906]

I use a electric pressure washer with a store bought foam cannon. Rinse off the dirt first. Use the foam cannon and let the foam dwell. After rinsing, as the water runs off, I apply the wheel and tire cleaners. After tires and wheels are clean, I use a spray wax as a drying aide and gently dry each panel with a drymeariver microfiber towel. Both vehicles are left with a slick water beading finish.

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[TTQ B4U]

Look into a WORKS Brand Powershot sprayer that would siphon from a 5gal bucket. Much faster than a 1gal sprayer. You'll use a little more water but it's worth it for the time savings and capability to wash better.

[steelwindmachine]

Look into a WORKS Brand Powershot sprayer that would siphon from a 5gal bucket. Much faster than a 1gal sprayer. You'll use a little more water but it's worth it for the time savings and capability to wash better.

Do you mean the "Hydroshot"? If so, there is a 20v ($109-120 depending on promo) and 40v ($127-$140 depending on promo) version.

I presume you'd put the ONRWW in the supply bucket?

[TTQ B4U]

Do you mean the "Hydroshot"? If so, there is a 20v ($109-120 depending on promo) and 40v ($127-$140 depending on promo) version.

I presume you'd put the ONRWW in the supply bucket?

Yes. Sorry. That's the one. I can do two vehicles with one 20v fully charged. I use Wolfgang Uber in mine. Just beware with WG.U. and I'm sure ONR, you keep an eye on the filter in the connection. Standard in-line filter/washer to seal up the connection and prevent debris from entering the gun. What happens to me is sometimes the Rinseless product will clump and clog that screen. Not a big deal, I pop off the quick connect at the point where the hose meets the Hydroshot, spray it with Windex and it flushes out the buggers. Viola, full pressure restored.

[Belo]

after a good wax seal job in the spring your washes should be easier too. Hoenstly I use a foam gun now, but the 2 bucket method with megs gold, plus dedicated wheel/tire cleaner with a wheel brush is pretty simple, pretty quick and not time consuming. Always done the trick for me. But I'll stress again, a good coating/wax/sealant is what makes it easier throughout the summer.

[steelwindmachine]

This fall I'm hoping to do a correction and apply Collinite 476 to one car and Finish Kare wax to the other.

I use the Optiseal as a drying aid for the washes and if I have more time, I'll apply it as originally prescribed for more thorough protection.

[kb2ehj]

Look into a WORKS Brand Powershot sprayer that would siphon from a 5gal bucket. Much faster than a 1gal sprayer. You'll use a little more water but it's worth it for the time savings and capability to wash better.

Love my WORKS Hydroshot (20v version) - just enough pressure for what I'm trying to accomplish (works great for engines also)

[DetailZeus]

What's the purpose of spraying ONRWW? If you have a hose and no restrictions I would just hose off the car, 2bm, rinse, and dry with optiseal. If you just like the product then I would hose off the car, use ONRWW in 2bm or GDWM, then dry with optiseal. Either I think is faster and more effective than messing with the garden sprayer.

[steelwindmachine]

What's the purpose of spraying ONRWW? If you have a hose and no restrictions I would just hose off the car, 2bm, rinse, and dry with optiseal. If you just like the product then I would hose off the car, use ONRWW in 2bm or GDWM, then dry with optiseal. Either I think is faster and more effective than messing with the garden sprayer.

I'm using the ONRWW for it's added wax protection.

I decided to stray from the 2BM since Scott from Dallas Paint Correction essentially proved that it doesn't work unless you use a fresh mitt/towel for the soaping and not rinse anything that goes back into the soap.