Washing

[Poolparty]

Do you guys have any trusted products or methods? I'm ready to move on from trips to the touchless car wash. I don't get what I pay for. I have a pressure washer and I was thinking I could use that with some soap to get a better, cheaper wash. Maybe use the pressure washer to get the suds on it as well? Ideally something not horrible for the grass and enviorment

 

[Pianewman]

Is this your first car? If not, than consider that washing a Tesla is no different than washing any car.
Strong stream of water to wash off loose grit/dust, soapy/sudsy microfiber wash mitt/cloth (NOT sponge), spray off suds, dry with a microfiber cloth.

Or...you can go down the marketing rabbithole of cleaners, cloths, blowdryers, polishes, waxes, ceramic coatings, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

There are dozens of threads on this in this forum.

 

[jcanoe]

Model Y Basic Car Wash Advice

 

[karkrazy]

Chemical Guys. Best stuff ever

I have quite a few of their products and they really do a great job

 

[teca01]

Optimum No Rinse

 

[Poolparty]

Chemical Guys. Best stuff ever

I have quite a few of their products and they really do a great job

Any suggestions in particular? I'm thinking the bug cleaner, a general washing soap, and an interior spray

 

[Wisegraywolf]

I would hand wash your car with a chemical guys shampoo and conditioner with a hand mitt and microfiber towels. Please do not run your car through an automated car wash as I have seen the chemicals in some of these car washes ruin the bright work molding after a few washes.

 

[ewoodrick]

Do you guys have any trusted products or methods? I'm ready to move on from trips to the touchless car wash. I don't get what I pay for. I have a pressure washer and I was thinking I could use that with some soap to get a better, cheaper wash. Maybe use the pressure washer to get the suds on it as well? Ideally something not horrible for the grass and enviorment

I'd recommend staying away from pressure washers. If used incorrectly, they can take the paint off the car.

A bucket, cloth, soap, and water have worked well for millions if not billions of cars. And maybe a chamois to dry.

 

[karkrazy]

Any suggestions in particular? I'm thinking the bug cleaner, a general washing soap, and an interior spray

I think any of their shampoos or cleaners work great; can’t go wrong and just a matter of personal choice IMO. I also use a foam gun to help the cleaning along… really does make things easier. That’s where I draw the line… I don’t use the two-bucket wash system

 

[kpanda17]

Before you wash, was the Tesla treated with PPF and or ceramic?
If so, you want ceramic friendly soap/wash

 

[Poolparty]

I think any of their shampoos or cleaners work great; can’t go wrong and just a matter of personal choice IMO. I also use a foam gun to help the cleaning along… really does make things easier. That’s where I draw the line… I don’t use the two-bucket wash system

Ordered on prime day yesterday, Honeydew gallon and foamer, bucket kit, micro fiber 3-pack, bug soap, and 2 pack interior spray. 160ish in Amazon credit