How Do You Detail When Away From Home?

[HyperViper]

When you take your car on vacation, how do you clean it? I won't have room to take everything with me, so what to do?

 

[dodgefever]

I just take a bottle of Meguiar's Quik Detailer and two different cotton towels. One for the paint and one for the wheels. Even if I have run into a terrible downpour, the detailer makes everything shine again.

 

[plumcrazy]

i take a few things with me, but im not as anal as some of ya'll, i'll use most anything to wash it.

and i always have my own towels

 

[01sapphirebob]

I just let it go.

 

[goldcup]

Depends on the color the darker colors will scratch with quick detailers or cali dusters.Typically I will only clean it if there is a car wash available to wash most of the dust/grime off.Then I use lots of quick detailer and micro fiber.Glass cleaner etc..

 

[BlackSnake99]

Just put it through the free car wash you get with a fill-up. Clean as a whistle!

 

[Konza800]

I pack a detail bag with microfiber towels, detailer, wheel cleaner, interrior cleaner, glass cleaner, etc. It goes in first and if there is any room left over my wife gets to pack a bag.

Hey when you have a black car, you have to set priorities!

 

[Martin]

I cover my entire car with that blue painter's tape when I go on vacation. That way, when I get back home, I can just pull it all off and the car looks just like it did when I left.

 

[goldcup]

Martin I like the way you do things! makes getting the bugs off alot easier!

 

[HyperViper]

I'm sure some quick detailer of some brand and some microfiber towels can be packed. I'm talking lots of miles though and my car is black, so really don't want to scratch the paint.

OK, here is the real question:

Will there be any washing areas at VOI 11? Or is everyone on their own and just go to an auto parts store and stock up upon arrival in SLC?

 

[Paul Hawker]

In past years, some entrapreureal person would take the initiative to set up shop in the parking area or close by.

This way you could get your Viper all spiffy while shopping in the Viperabilia area.

Some members even called in a portable detail company to go over their cars.

 

[agentf1]

I either bring a bucket and ss mitt and go to a DIY or I will bring a 1/2 gallon of QEW and use the QEW method. Do a search on QEW Method if you do not know what it is, I posted it in Car Care.

 

[Golfer15]

I pack a detail bag with microfiber towels, detailer, wheel cleaner, interrior cleaner, glass cleaner, etc. It goes in first and if there is any room left over my wife gets to pack a bag.

Hey when you have a black car, you have to set priorities!

Phew !!! I thought I was the only one !!! LOL !!

 

[thompsonracing]

I use Adam's waterless wash. Works well for cleaning off road grime you gather on the way to a show. I usually follow with a quick shine using the Detail spray.

I have both for sale on my website. We're in the process of getting the site up, but you should be able to buy online. I am working on a VCA discount code, but don't have that up now. Email me @ [email protected] and I can do free shipping or throw in some free stuff.

 

[Tito Tw]

I was not aware that you were a paying forum sponsor when did you become one ?

 

[thompsonracing]

I became a banner sponsor about a month ago. I am a Viper owner and Venom member. Our banner should come up on the rotating banners at the top of the page. We have a shop for our racecars and use enough product from Adam's, we purchased a dealership. We use Adam's on all of our hotrods/streetcars as well. I have seen a lot of people on this forum use Adam's and we will pass on as much discount as we can to other Viper owners. If there's an issue with me posting, let me know.

Thanks,

Eric Thompson

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

I have had great luck with Adams too and buy it by the gallon. Be careful of those hotel towels though !!!

 

[Tito Tw]

Good luck with your new venture.

 

[agentf1]

I use Adam's waterless wash. Works well for cleaning off road grime you gather on the way to a show. I usually follow with a quick shine using the Detail spray.

I have both for sale on my website. We're in the process of getting the site up, but you should be able to buy online. I am working on a VCA discount code, but don't have that up now. Email me @ [email protected] and I can do free shipping or throw in some free stuff.

Wow, some great deals on your web site. I sent you an email with the details. I sent one to info@thompsonracing.us also.

 

[eucharistos]

I became a banner sponsor about a month ago. I am a Viper owner and Venom member. Our banner should come up on the rotating banners at the top of the page. We have a shop for our racecars and use enough product from Adam's, we purchased a dealership. We use Adam's on all of our hotrods/streetcars as well. I have seen a lot of people on this forum use Adam's and we will pass on as much discount as we can to other Viper owners. If there's an issue with me posting, let me know.

Thanks,

Eric Thompson

i've seen your banner often

 

[Sneaky Pete]

A few hotel towels do the job for me. They are typically even nice enough to offer them already stocked in my room and in various sizes, if not there's usually a cart hanging around with a lifetime supply. Avoid the one on the ground in front of the shower, it's typically not as soft as the others!

 

[ViperGTS]

STOP cleaning.



DRIVE the damn thing ...and ... afterwards ... drive it ...


...through the wash also

 

[Leslie]

I have a 'bucket' that folds up pretty small that's great, and I also keep a small bottle of wash, usually just enough to do 2...and a few MF towels.

 

[TAXIMAN1]

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ONR

 

[TAXIMAN1]

I either bring a bucket and ss mitt and go to a DIY or I will bring a 1/2 gallon of QEW and use the QEW method. Do a search on QEW Method if you do not know what it is, I posted it in Car Care.

QEW will cause micro-marring in panels.

Can ONR be used WITHOUT causing marring? - Page 4 - Autopia.org

 

[97snk]

i wash my car when I've time to wash it, which is usually once a month. If i m on vacation I just wash it after I get back.

 

[Tito Tw]

My two cents If I may...........

"Assuming " that we are going on a long trip, prior to the trip the car surface should be prepared real good that will be washed, pre waxed if needed and waxed. Unless you have a real good tire dressing leave them alone or apply a minimum amount.

For your trip you will need the following:

1-Car shampoo
2-Wash Mitt
3-Dried Cloth
4-Microfiber Towel
5-A good quality Spray Wax

Once you have arrived to your destination purchase one of those small foam coolers that cost around $2.00, we will use that as our wash bucket.

From here find your car wash that has a pressure water gun, prior to that fill the "provisional bucket" with clean water and your car shampoo.

Rinse the entire car, if you have concerns about the water pressure simply step back, do NOT put the soap that come out of the machine. All you need is the water, rinse the vehicle down, wash with your soap solution, rinse the soap off with the water gun and do the tires and wheels last. Dry the car and go over with your Spray Wax and a clean microfiber towel.

You can now dispose the foam cooler and tuck your tools away, this way it's easy, it's safe and the room to carry the products is minimum.

 

[2000 GTS Owner]

Sell it and buy a clean one!!

 

[Newport Viper]

I cover my entire car with that blue painter's tape when I go on vacation. That way, when I get back home, I can just pull it all off and the car looks just like it did when I left.

I found that picture of you in your daily driver!

 

[agentf1]

QEW will cause micro-marring in panels.

Can ONR be used WITHOUT causing marring? - Page 4 - Autopia.org

If used with common sense and the proper mitts and towels etc it will NOT cause any micro marring. I have used it on many black cars with no issues at all.