Cleaning The Exterior

[Genzeka]

Is there anything specific I should buy for cleaning the exterior of the Tahoe? It is Dark Ash. I used to take it to a car wash but I was told not too to do that.

 

[Blackcar]

Clear water rinsing wash rag often with hose and dry with towel I use bath towels and wash them after each use, and as always wash from top panels down in shade or in garage. Good luck that's nice color.

 

[Tinbadtin]

If you like to keep your cars clean and wash often, consider a ceramic coating. I put a clear bra film and ceramic coat all my cars. It’s much easier to keep clean but requires regular hand washes (once every week or two). Car wash is a definite no no unless you like your new ride to be covered in swirl marks.

 

[Cryptocap]

Two bucket wash method and use a foam gun. I also agree with the ceramic coating. Did mine myself and it had worked great.

 

[SSGUNNER]

Get yourself the chemical guys kit for 2 bucket wash. Hydro suds is my go to soap.

 

[Matz]

If you like to keep your cars clean and wash often, consider a ceramic coating. I put a clear bra film and ceramic coat all my cars. It’s much easier to keep clean but requires regular hand washes (once every week or two). Car wash is a definite no no unless you like your new ride to be covered in swirl marks.

Those aren't swirl marks according to the wash manager . Just crap equipment. I was accused of taking my truck off road according to the wash manager. And you should see the asst. managers black Challenger. Only touchless washes during the winter for me.

 

[Stbentoak]

Meguiars gold class soap works great, smells great, and cost effective. I buy by the gallon.

 

[clogan2]

I've been using off the shelf car wash soap for years to hand wash my autos. Blue Coral, Turtle Wax, whatever. Then dry with a chamois cloth, or Absorber (synthetic chamois). But be sure and keep a good coat of wax/polish on your car. I've used Zaino since 2003, and am a big fan. Parking indoors is the biggest factor in keeping your finish looking tip top. Some folks can't, and that increases the importance of wax/polish.

At any rate, even my black autos keep a fine finish with bi-weekly hand washing (with car soap), drying with an Absorber, and once-a-year Zaino polishing. But then, I'm able to park indoors, so that helps most of all.

 

[Shrubs2K2]

Make sure the carwash soap is PH neutral and no dish soap. Mine is coated and PPF on the entire front. Looks better than it did off the showroom flooras GM factory paint it's the best.

 

[Polo08816]

I've been using off the shelf car wash soap for years to hand wash my autos. Blue Coral, Turtle Wax, whatever. Then dry with a chamois cloth, or Absorber (synthetic chamois). But be sure and keep a good coat of wax/polish on your car. I've used Zaino since 2003, and am a big fan. Parking indoors is the biggest factor in keeping your finish looking tip top. Some folks can't, and that increases the importance of wax/polish.

At any rate, even my black autos keep a fine finish with bi-weekly hand washing (with car soap), drying with an Absorber, and once-a-year Zaino polishing. But then, I'm able to park indoors, so that helps most of all.

Did you mean bi-weekly or bi- monthly?