- Jul 13, 2006
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So, I set out to wash my GT for the first time.....since 2006
1)-I ordered a set of these Microfibre wash cloths from Griots; they are extra thick with a luxurious nap
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product...s/micro+fiber+car+wash+cloths,+set+of+four.do
- I diltued a capful of Mothers Gold car wash in a beer cup
- I got the Griots washcloth soaking wet and poured a little carwash fluid on it and suds it up
-Used the the Towel with its own weight to go in one direction, doing each half of the car, in 4 quadrants.
- I kept the utility sink running water, and going back & forth and rinsing, and using more diluted liquid.
- I used a separate towel to do the rockers and the rear facia & air dam that had more soot/bugs, etc
- I then went over the entire car twice, with a new cloth with just clear water soaking cloth.
2.) then dried with this super thick Microfibre drying cloth.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+drying/ultra+thick+micro+fiber+towel.do
This looked like a gimmick...but, its well made and dryed my entire GT and Micrfibre was still dry to the touch.
Get it; you will not be disappointed. Its the perfect size for the GT, covers major areas in one sweep. I was debating this v. their 26x35 Waffle...I am glad I went with this.
I used the the soaking wet towel to go over areas with any watermarks or some of that residue that the GT cover left eons ago.:ack
The drying cloth left zero lint, threads, or fluff; its nicely stiched on sides; it even lifted/picked some wax/oil/haze buildup fom original polish.
3.) I finished up by going over the interior with these cloths:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product...ling/micro+fiber+interior+cloths,+set+of+4.do
I got them damp and wiped down the seats, dash, tunnel and all the leather covered surrounds. Worked very well and left zero lint, threads, etc. I was reluctant to do this with other products as I was certain cotton was going to leave tons of lint and did not know what do do witt the leather seatsh
The nap of these gave enoug grip to clean surfaces with just enough dampness to clean with out soaking. Everything came out looking new.
4.) I wiped down the windows, lights with a basic wash cloth.
5.) I use dold tube socks to wipe down the front lip, side sill guards, and rear diffuser and pitched those, they were pure black.
I might pitch the wash cloths; just so next time I start fresh with zero dirt. These Griots are a step above from the smaller blue/green Costaco/Sams' mainly in thickness & nap finess and ability to hold & pickup water.
The drying towel I will keep, forever.
My paint is essentailly the same as the showroom condition I picked it up in. I looked very close for swirl marks, microscratches or lines of any type; nothing.
You can do this in your garage, at night or even the rain.
Time: 120 minutes, supplies $50.
:winkOff to meet NYC's Sat night Ladies:eek!
1)-I ordered a set of these Microfibre wash cloths from Griots; they are extra thick with a luxurious nap
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product...s/micro+fiber+car+wash+cloths,+set+of+four.do
- I diltued a capful of Mothers Gold car wash in a beer cup
- I got the Griots washcloth soaking wet and poured a little carwash fluid on it and suds it up
-Used the the Towel with its own weight to go in one direction, doing each half of the car, in 4 quadrants.
- I kept the utility sink running water, and going back & forth and rinsing, and using more diluted liquid.
- I used a separate towel to do the rockers and the rear facia & air dam that had more soot/bugs, etc
- I then went over the entire car twice, with a new cloth with just clear water soaking cloth.
2.) then dried with this super thick Microfibre drying cloth.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+drying/ultra+thick+micro+fiber+towel.do
This looked like a gimmick...but, its well made and dryed my entire GT and Micrfibre was still dry to the touch.
Get it; you will not be disappointed. Its the perfect size for the GT, covers major areas in one sweep. I was debating this v. their 26x35 Waffle...I am glad I went with this.
I used the the soaking wet towel to go over areas with any watermarks or some of that residue that the GT cover left eons ago.:ack
The drying cloth left zero lint, threads, or fluff; its nicely stiched on sides; it even lifted/picked some wax/oil/haze buildup fom original polish.
3.) I finished up by going over the interior with these cloths:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product...ling/micro+fiber+interior+cloths,+set+of+4.do
I got them damp and wiped down the seats, dash, tunnel and all the leather covered surrounds. Worked very well and left zero lint, threads, etc. I was reluctant to do this with other products as I was certain cotton was going to leave tons of lint and did not know what do do witt the leather seatsh
The nap of these gave enoug grip to clean surfaces with just enough dampness to clean with out soaking. Everything came out looking new.
4.) I wiped down the windows, lights with a basic wash cloth.
5.) I use dold tube socks to wipe down the front lip, side sill guards, and rear diffuser and pitched those, they were pure black.
I might pitch the wash cloths; just so next time I start fresh with zero dirt. These Griots are a step above from the smaller blue/green Costaco/Sams' mainly in thickness & nap finess and ability to hold & pickup water.
The drying towel I will keep, forever.
My paint is essentailly the same as the showroom condition I picked it up in. I looked very close for swirl marks, microscratches or lines of any type; nothing.
You can do this in your garage, at night or even the rain.
Time: 120 minutes, supplies $50.
:winkOff to meet NYC's Sat night Ladies:eek!
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