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TXDakarM3
02-23-2009, 11:27 AM
What the best way to go about prepping my car for detailing if I don't have hose access at my apartment. I will have to wash it somewhere else then bring it to my apartment for claying then wash it again and bring it back for the rest of the detailing process.

The question is, should I wash it off-site then give it a quick was at my apartment using two buckets before I clay, then bucket wash it again after the claying? Or, will I be okay just washing it, driving it back to my apartment for claying, then bucket washing it after the claying before the rest of the detail process?
zaxjax
02-23-2009, 11:46 AM
Why not use Optimum No Rinse for both jobs at your apartment?

http://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum-OPT-M36/No-Rinse-ONR-P285/
JohnZ3MC
02-23-2009, 01:39 PM
Can you to to one of those washing tunnels with the rentable spray guns? You could take your own stuff and do it there.

If you're curious about ONR or the QEW, go to You Tube and do a search for 'Scottwax'. He's an extremely reputable detailer who regularly uses ONR and has put a few videos on You Tube showing how to use it properly and offers a few tips.
-John C.
TXDakarM3
02-23-2009, 02:06 PM
Why not use Optimum No Rinse for both jobs at your apartment?

http://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum-OPT-M36/No-Rinse-ONR-P285/

I'll check it out. Thanks.


Can you to to one of those washing tunnels with the rentable spray guns? You could take your own stuff and do it there.

If you're curious about ONR or the QEW, go to You Tube and do a search for 'Scottwax'. He's an extremely reputable detailer who regularly uses ONR and has put a few videos on You Tube showing how to use it properly and offers a few tips.
-John C.

The closest one is in the ghetto and I really don't want to spend all day there anyway. Plus, I doubt they'd have an outlet I could use for the PC7424, nor would I want to use it there. Thanks though.
NeoRoundel
02-23-2009, 05:48 PM
Just wash, clay and dry the car at your neighborhood DIY Car wash.

Then bring it home or a friends house and do it there. Or, try to run an extention from the nearest outlet near your apartment/living quarters.