Porsche 912 - How to Wash (ie no Swirls??)

[azwildcats7]

I own a Porsche 912 and I'm always nervous about washing it since the old paint jobs do not include a clear coat. What I am always worried about is swirl marks from washing it. Also, there are conflicting views on the process -

First when cleaning it it seems the best way is to use a mit and get it nice a soapy, so there is a layer between the dirt, so you aren't scratching the dirt into the paint job causing swirls. Is there a "best" soap to use. Should the Shammy be microfiber, wool, cotton??

Ok, so now for drying, again, should I use Microfiber, Wool, .... in order to dry the car. Again, main worry is adding more swirl marks then there already is.

Any other recommendations. I would prefer to polish the car too often to remove layers of paint.

Also, any quick and easy way to do wax? Any recommendations on the wax?

I've also seen something like this guy for dust removal after taking it out for a drive, but seems like this will leave swirls from what I read.

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Thanks!
Max

[raygreenwood]

[67 Sunroof]

Very good response. I agree with all and would like to add a few.
Wash it in the shade as this will slow the drying time and won't allow water spotting to set. Wash from top to bottom.
If you don't have a speed dry blade, put hose on very light trickle and run across the surface slowly to avoid spotting also making sure you cover the hose edge with your hand so it will not touch the surface and scratch it.
DO NOT WEAR WATCHES, RINGS, JEWELRY!! They will scratch your vehicle!
The California Blade is awesome though.

[raygreenwood]

[panicman]

I wash mine with a product called Optimum No Rinse, or ONR. It is not expensive, per se; a $17 bottle will last years.

You use several gallons of clean water as a rinse bucket, and use a screen in the bottom of your bucket to keep your mitt off of the bottom of the bucket, where dirt may collect.

Using a spray bottle of clean water, or use distilled, add a capful of ONR. Mist each section heavily, until the water is rolling off the panel. Then use your clean, wet mitt to wipe the panel (without pressure) in straight lines, and use a lot of water in the mitt, rinsing the mitt out well each time. Then blot (don't drag!!) each panel with a detailer drying towel. When you're done, you've used a capful of product, maybe two gallons of water, and the car is dry and clean. None of this will cause scratches or swirls, and you can do it indoors, anytime of year. I follow this up with glaze and either wax or a polymeric liquid wax.
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[raygreenwood]