[Kenitz]

I was washing my car the other day, and being a complete and utter rookie at it, I used a scrubbie which is regularly used for dishes. Now, it did a very nice job at first getting all the dirt off, but at a second look, I noticed it took a lot of gloss off my car..

Soo, my question is, does it really matter having that stuff on it [i.e. Rust]? And if so, do I have to repaint it with a clearcoat?


Thanks for any help..

 

[godspunk32]

Well, the paint and the primer that is under your paint is what stops rust. The Clearcoat is just for the protection of the paint and for giving your car a shine. Your car will not rust any faster, but you should definitely get a good coat of wax on there.

Talk to n2_space...he's our resident detailing guru. Take a look at this thread http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=64&st=0 to find out all you need to know about detailing.

If I were you, I would leave the "scrubbie" in the kitchen and go buy yourself a decent wash mitt, along with a bottle of decent car wash detergent. The dawn from the kitchen is good on dishes, but leave it off your car.

JR