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4g63lover
12-30-2009, 09:22 PM
So, we have been doing some tiling in our kitchen and replacing the linoleum with some Marble tiles. we have been cutting the cement boards on my table saw in the garage next to the Galant. How should I go about cleaning the car? I don't want to just wipe it down because I'm afraid that it will scratch the paint. I have already taken the shop vac to it blowing the loose dust off of it. Any advice on how I should clean the rest of the dust off?
RedLine DOHC
12-30-2009, 09:45 PM
micro fiber, and a car wash before it rains.
Cali
12-30-2009, 10:01 PM
soapy water.
4g63lover
12-30-2009, 11:02 PM
soapy water.

with a sponge? or like a spray?
4g63lover
12-31-2009, 12:14 AM
Also, would the power washer with soap work? Like the ones at the power washer car washes?
lucap100is
12-31-2009, 02:16 AM
homie, do not use sponge or towel coz, once the dirt embedded in the towel or sponge it will be like a sandpaper. better to use running water or power washers with soap. then use your bare hand with running water to knock off the rest of the dust. remember, you love your car...
Cali
12-31-2009, 03:17 AM
homie, do not use sponge or towel coz, once the dirt embedded in the towel or sponge it will be like a sandpaper. better to use running water or power washers with soap. then use your bare hand with running water to knock off the rest of the dust. remember, you love your car...

exactly...do NOT use any sponge, cloth, etc at first...use a sprayer with soap
ricky_db
12-31-2009, 04:45 AM
lick it



but seriously car wash on low to get that crap loose. and what the other guys said. case closed
4g63lover
12-31-2009, 04:49 PM
Sweet thanks guys, Imma try to get her out to the powerwasher as soon as I can. I've been hitting it with the shopvac to get the loose dust off for the past two days.
Team Helotes
12-31-2009, 07:19 PM
3 things.

running water no rags

Why in the f did you not take the car out?
Why do that to your table saw?
00galantguy
12-31-2009, 08:32 PM
3 things.

running water no rags

Why in the f did you not take the car out?
Why do that to your table saw?

Chicago winter and his driveway is always full
03-Galant-ES
12-31-2009, 08:56 PM
Yeah like others said dont rub it. If you have air compressor just use the blowing attachment as well before you rinse.
Team Helotes
12-31-2009, 09:11 PM
Got to love south Texas 70 degrees today and did woodworking with garage door wide open.
4g63lover
12-31-2009, 11:18 PM
Chicago winter and his driveway is always full

werd. I have 11 people living at my house and 5 of us drive, there was no space on the driveway to move the car.