Which method do you use when washing your much loved Z?
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Which method do you use when washing your much loved Z?
There's two main methods I have heard of. The top to bottom method and the bottom to top method. I personally like the top to bottom method for the simple fact of I don't want to run dirt over an already washed area of the vehicle, however my wife likes the bottom to top method as it allows you to see what is already washed and a less experienced detailer will have less missed spots. With the top to bottom method an experienced detailer wont have many if any missed spots either it just takes remembering where you have and haven't washed, I use the body lines to help me remember.
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Wait- you get your wife to help wash your Z? Incredible! 
My preferred method is to rinse the Z to loosen any dirt on the finish, and use a separate scrub brush to clean the wheels and tires. Then it's on to applying automotive suds to the paint itself and gently brushing any contamination away while applying clean rinse water. After that, it's clay, polish and seal from top-to-bottom.
My preferred method is to rinse the Z to loosen any dirt on the finish, and use a separate scrub brush to clean the wheels and tires. Then it's on to applying automotive suds to the paint itself and gently brushing any contamination away while applying clean rinse water. After that, it's clay, polish and seal from top-to-bottom.
