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SUVs Toyota Highlander Blizzard Pearl finish
7 messages, Last post on Aug 19, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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| Just bought a 2009 Highlander with Blizzard Pearl finish. With 1000 miles on it, it now needs a car wash. With water restrictions here in FL, I can only personally wash once a week. I can, however, take my car to be professionally washed anytime, of course. Will their brushes and washing product damage my blizzard pearl finish? Any other concerns about the car wash professionals? | |
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Replying to: eighthnote (Aug 13, 2009 7:14 am) oldfarmer50, "Paint and Body Maintenance & Repair" #795, 27 May 2007 12:32 pm Back in the day (back when I washed cars more than I do now), I used some "waterless" car wash solution for a couple of years. Not because of water restrictions, but because I was up north and was washing my car outdoors in near freezing weather. The "waterless" stuff worked pretty good, and got the car clean with just a gallon of water. Some say it's hard on the paint, but just about anything can swirl the finish if you aren't careful. You may want to try a "California Duster" kind of gizmo to see if that helps keep some of the dirt off. |
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Replying to: eighthnote (Aug 13, 2009 7:14 am) If you're taking it to be washed, touchless washes are the only thing I trust, but their soaps can be harsh over time. Air-drying is also a must, and then I towel dry the rest. I won't let anything touch the finish. I even go out of my way to instruct my dealer to NOT do the complimentary wash when I'm in for scheduled maintenance. Perhaps I'm a little overboard, perhaps not....but this is what has worked for me.
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Replying to: eighthnote (Aug 13, 2009 7:14 am) Just curious, does the owner's manual say anything about this?
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Replying to: steven1357 (Aug 14, 2009 1:10 pm) |
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Replying to: mdhutton (Aug 13, 2009 5:40 pm) |
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Replying to: eighthnote (Aug 13, 2009 7:14 am) http://video.consumerreports.org/services/player/bcpid1886192484?bctid=162843396- - 8 Also, here is a June 2009 written update but with the same June 2008 video. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/2005/dos-and-donts-of-wash- ing-your-car-1205/overview/index.htm |
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