Problems while washing

Discussion in 'Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an' started by fobe46, May 2, 2008.

  1. fobe46

    fobe46 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Hey guys I just washed my car today and i encountered some problems that really bothered me and i hope you guys can help me out :worship2:
    1. I just got a bottle of p21s gel wheel cleaner 500ml, and after i put on the sprayer, i couldn't get anything to spray out -_- is there a specific thing you have to do to the sprayer?

    2. After i shampooed and rinsed the car, there were a bunch of bugs hopping on my car. Does this happen to anyone else? what do u do to deal with this? I am using mothers gold car wash atm.

    3. How do you guys take care of the mf towels after you use them? I only use a low amount of towels when washing car so I don't really use the washer/dryer. I just rinse the towels after car wash and hang dry.

    Sorry for asking so many questions, but thanks for the help in advance!!! :doh:
     
  2. Usjdmtuner

    Usjdmtuner Wax on..Wax off

    1. Ive never use this so i dont know.
    2. nope never happened to me
    3. Micro restore in the washer (light warm) then hang air dry or dryer(medium heat)
     
  3. MadOzodi

    MadOzodi Nuba Guru

    :thumb:
     
  4. Nica

    Nica Banned

    1 - Youll have to adjust the nostle oh and if it still does not spray try building up soem pressure by covering the hole on the sprayer with your finger, press the triger a few times and it should work. I've had this happen to me a few times...I hope I'm explaining my self properly here.

    2 - The bugs are just admiring the job you did hahahaha just teasing I honestly can't say as this has never happend to me : confused:

    3 - I use microfiber restorer (I think that's what it's called) any who, that and worm water in the washer works like a charm :thumb:

    Hope this helps.
     
  5. fobe46

    fobe46 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    hey guys thanks so much for the help!!
    Nica i'll definitely try that tomorrow, thanks for the explaination.

    MadOzodi those bugs are so annoying!! maybe ill need to get some bug repellent as well :(

    looks like washing mf towels in the washer/dryer is a good idea, ill def do that from now on.
    Thanks all :)
     
  6. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    I had bug admiring my job, after I washed the car...I had to rinse them off...
     
  7. klumzypinoy

    klumzypinoy Nuba Guru

    I hate bugs that hop on my car after a drying :( I usually just shoo it away lol.
     
  8. Nica

    Nica Banned

    I hope the explenation was okay, let me know if it works or what it took to get it to work. I'm curious my self now :peace:
     
  9. fobe46

    fobe46 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Hey Nica, I tried doing what you suggested but still had no luck.. maybe my sprayer broke when it was getting shipped -_-

    Anyways.. what detergent do you guys use for your mf towels? Anything otc?
     
  10. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Oh really, sorry to hear that. Well at least it's just the sprayer. Can you just sue another sprayer, or dump the product to another container?

    As far as washing micro fibers, I use the micro fiber restore...but if I remember corectly Al has said he uses vinigar to wash his micro fibers..or was it regular detergent..um..I hope Al replies to this one..I'd hate to say something and you use it and then ruine your towels.
     
  11. raddogz

    raddogz Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I use Tide liquid detergent and use vinegar in the rinse cycle when I wash my mf towels
     
  12. littlemissGTO

    littlemissGTO Welcome to Detailing

    Buzz Off FTW!
     
  13. Purplewidow

    Purplewidow Obsessive Detailer

    i use tide mountain fresh or something double rinse and they are PERFECT like new after 100 washes.
     
  14. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    I have had issue happen as well with the bugs on the car. I think something about the shampoo attracts them. I moved away the car from the trees and it solved the issue!

    I use CG's MF wash.
     
  15. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Obsessive Detailer

    Make sure you only wash and dry your MF towels with other MF towels. NO FABRIC SOFTENER!

    I ruined a couple MF's because they attract the lint from other fabrics... horrible.

    Bugs... Maybe try a different soap? The bugs in your area may be attracted to a certian scent or chemical in the soap... (this is my only guess)

    Best of luck!
     
  16. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing


    no problem asking questions..thats how you learn
     
  17. Dream Machines

    Dream Machines Jedi Nuba

    Hello Fobe46, thanks for your thread

    Bugs for whatever reason have a love affair with many car wash shampoo's, even the crappy ones
    They seem attracted to the solution in the bucket or foam on the car

    I have not used the p21s gel but I have a strong feeling that you have to dilute it
     
  18. fobe46

    fobe46 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Hey guys, thanks for all the help! I truly appreciate it! I think the bugs just love the chemicals in the shampoo thats why they jump all over after wash. as for the wheel gel.. it eventually worked.. duno how hahah
    anyways.. another thing came up while washing my car today! I noticed that there are a lot those yellow dotish things(maybe bird poo?) and I have a hard time getting them off. Anyone else have this problem? I have to kinda scrubbed them to get it off :( Thanks!!
     

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