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cracing
Gearhead Posts: 430
From: Saltillo Miss. USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-01-2005 04:51 PM
   
I have been outside today, (temp is 70 degrees), washing & cleaning my dually that is white in color. I have many trees in the yard that leave this black speckled $*** on it. In the past I have used Tide washing powder mixed with bleach & scrubbed with a washing brush, and it worked till now. I scrubbed till I actually worked up a sweat! Still has specks on it. Any of you ever have this problem & use something that requires less physical labor? If so, what?
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xaeubanks
Gearhead Posts: 185
From: Madison, Alabama, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-01-2005 05:59 PM
I have a white truck too... I use a little super clean in about gallon of water. super clean (straight) works great on raised white letter tires too, with little scrubbing.------------------
1967 Mustang coupe
2003 Mustang conv.
Will race for food
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1812
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-01-2005 06:04 PM
kerosene works good for washing cars. i cant remember the ratio either but i personnally neveer used it.i would imagine something like 10 to 1 ten being water------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed tranny
holley weber two barrel conversion, msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, pertronix, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear (3.20),ram air install complete (homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted antique bronze with the R model apron and gt350 hood scoop (functional)
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fxcomet
Gearhead Posts: 123
From: Lexington, KY
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-01-2005 06:30 PM
Blue Coral car wash soap, or the new Mr. Clean car wash system. I use a clay bar for the tough stuff. Works killer.
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 466
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-01-2005 10:14 PM
I second the clay bar.I had a white car and it used to get the same crap on the paint. the clay bar and some elbow grease took care of it.
Bob
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1812
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-01-2005 10:48 PM
is this literally a clay bar that you can pick up at the hobby or craft store? and how does this work?------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci, 3.03 3 speed tranny
holley weber two barrel conversion, msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, pertronix, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear (3.20),ram air install complete (homemade)
white w/ black interior, soon be painted antique bronze with the R model apron and gt350 hood scoop (functional)
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fxcomet
Gearhead Posts: 123
From: Lexington, KY
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-02-2005 08:58 AM
No, it's a clay bar designed for automotive finishing use. It'll come with some type of lubricant that you spray on the paint surface before using the clay. The clay acts as an ultra fine abrasive and literally skims the surface of the paint removing impurities. Several high line Wax mfgrs make em. McGuires being one.
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 4849
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2005 09:24 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mustang68mustangs:
the clay bar and some elbow grease took care of it. Bob
 You're not supposed to use any elbow grease at all, just a "very slight" pressure ------------------
i before e except in BUDWEISER !!! Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe - 302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap - 670cfm Holley Street Avenger
Roller Cam - Duration 282'/282' @ 050 220'/220' lift 0.512
and much, MUCH MORE !!!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-02-2005 10:19 AM
Mr. Moto.------------------
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