Washing the GT


Slow Poke

Slow Poke

GT Owner
Jul 13, 2009
32
Bay Area
What are the best ways of keeping water from hitting the engine through the vents when washing the GT? Any other washing tips?
 
Place a towel over the engine area prior to washing. :thumbsup
 
I tend to use a low pressure hose (i.e. not a jet wash) and dribble water around those areas.

The GT never gets that dirty anyway! :lol
 
I don't believe there is anything preventing the entire engine from being washed then dried off with a leaf blower. Of course removal of the under engine covers first to give the water somewhere to go. No water on engine; cover it with plastic and close the clamshell.

Pete S.
 
blue tape, just tape up the sides
 
I use the towel method most often :thumbsup A couple of towels to absorb what goes through the vents and you're good to go.
 
I use microfiber to block air intakes, blue tape on the vents .Get the wash mitt from Jason .I 'd get a couple .Also get the foamer.But most importantly use an electric leaf blower to dry her The less you touch her the better .
 
roketman said:
I use microfiber to block air intakes, blue tape on the vents .Get the wash mitt from Jason .I 'd get a couple .Also get the foamer.But most importantly use an electric leaf blower to dry her The less you touch her the better .
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Thanks Ron :thumbsup

The article about hand washing if you guys have not seen it:

http://www.jasonsautospa.com/wash/
 
don't use water
 
 
Has anyone used this shampoo with the sprayer for the car?

32 oz. DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo
 
spyder625 said:
Has anyone used this shampoo with the sprayer for the car?

32 oz. DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo
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Yes, it works great. It is all I use now.
 
perfec thanks
 
Great advice. Thanks!!!
 
Slow Poke said:
What are the best ways of keeping water from hitting the engine through the vents when washing the GT? Any other washing tips?
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http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12253&highlight=WASH
 
For the fair weather occasional drivers that only accumulate a light layer of dust, is a full dunking required? How about just a wipe down with a damp microfiber towel which would then be thrown away? Then an occasional full wash and wax a couple times a year. I like my car to be clean but there's noway I can take the time to give it a full dunking once a week. Not sure that would be that good for it anyway. Talk to me about the dry wash wipe down pros and cons. Thx
 
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never wash mine......cal duster - mist and wipe only - and an occassional wax. Ed
 
 
I am not disagreeing with anyone on any wash method here, rather just sharing another opinion for the mix. This is how I wash:

http://www.jasonsautospa.com/wash/

Just happens to be Kirby's beautiful GTX1 in the article. It takes about 10-15 minutes and the supplies are relatively inexpensive.


  • Gilmour Foamaster Foam Gun (Amazon #75QGFMR) is $42.76 + S&H
  • Soap is only a few dollars and can be had locally (Turtle Wax Platinum at Autozone or Autogeek.net for DP Xtreme Foam)
  • Genuine Sheepskin Wash Mitts are available through me for $12.99. They are reusable as long as you rinse them after use and massage out any fine particles. I use a new one for every customer's car though.
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Take the next step and get a Deionized water setup and never dry your cars again.
 
Jason, so do you recommend that technique for a car with a light coat of dust? Is a full dunking your preferred method for any cleaning?
 
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