Washing the GT

[Slow Poke]

What are the best ways of keeping water from hitting the engine through the vents when washing the GT? Any other washing tips?

 

[KJRGT]

Place a towel over the engine area prior to washing. :thumbsup

 

[Neilda]

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

 

[Pete S.]

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.

 

[soroush]

blue tape, just tape up the sides

 

[Jason's Auto Spa]

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.

 

[roketman]

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 .

 

[Jason's Auto Spa]

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 .

Thanks Ron :thumbsup

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

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

 

[AtomicGT]

don't use water

 

[Kayvan]

Dry wash

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12450&highlight=wash

 

[spyder625]

Has anyone used this shampoo with the sprayer for the car?

32 oz. DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo

 

[Jason's Auto Spa]

Has anyone used this shampoo with the sprayer for the car?

32 oz. DP Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo

Yes, it works great. It is all I use now.

 

[spyder625]

perfec thanks

 

[Slow Poke]

Great advice. Thanks!!!

 

[STORMCAT]

What are the best ways of keeping water from hitting the engine through the vents when washing the GT? Any other washing tips?

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12253&highlight=WASH

 

[Luke Warmwater]

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

 

[KMCBOSS]

never wash mine......cal duster - mist and wipe only - and an occassional wax. Ed

 

[Kayvan]

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12450&highlight=wash

 

[Jason's Auto Spa]

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.

Take the next step and get a Deionized water setup and never dry your cars again.

 

[Luke Warmwater]

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?