My first hand wash

[Paulk]

Just finished. First day we applied a “ceramic” hand application. Was like glass. Now 3 weeks and a lot of driving we washed her. No water spots as we did the final rinse with RO water. Had to meter it out as we have only a gallon tank. Perfect finish. Did some drying with electric leaf blower and microfiber cloths. Showroom finish.

 

[SteveR]

nice, I just discovered the elect leaf blower too; besides all the hidden lips it gets the water out of the inside of the wheels

 

[Moto]

Previously, I’d always leave the emergency brake off after hand washing to prevent the brake pads from “rusting” to the rotors. I don’t see anyway to do this with Lucid?

 

[leisuresuit]

Any tips before my first handwash? Any issues spraying the entire car? Is there a way to unfold the mirrors while locking the car (to close the door handles)?

 

[joec]

Any tips before my first handwash? Any issues spraying the entire car? Is there a way to unfold the mirrors while locking the car (to close the door handles)?

1. Set your wipers to off before starting. Otherwise, while you are trying to dry the windshield they may activate.
2. I tend to lock the car using the fob before starting. This prevents the handles from unlocking and locking every time you move around the car. Lasts about 15 minutes.
3. No way to keep the mirrors out while the car is locked. I open the locks when I start drying.
4. The trunk and frunk get an insane amount of water trapped inside them during washing. I usually open and close them several times, wiping down the areas where water comes spilling out each time.

 

[borski]

2. I tend to lock the car using the fob before starting. This prevents the handles from unlocking and locking every time you move around the car. Lasts about 15 minutes.

Just turn off passive unlock temporarily.

 

[leisuresuit]

Thanks all for pro-tips. With all the new tech, I need to re-learn how to wash a car.

 

[scal_air]

Thanks all for pro-tips. With all the new tech, I need to re-learn how to wash a car.

Nah, still can do a great job with just a bucket, microfiber sponge and plenty of microfiber towels for drying. The key is all the great, easy to apply finishes that made the old days of orbital waxing disappear!

 

[Buffalo Bob]

I loved cleaning the car in the Seattle area this summer. I had the car ceramic coated when I got it, and would leave the car outside for the night. Simply wiping off the morning dew got the job done beautifully.