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Exterior Wash and Decontamination Setup
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A proper wash and decontamination setup is the single best way to protect your paint from swirls and scratches. The goal is to remove dirt and bonded contaminants with as little contact as possible. That means pre-rinsing with a pressure washer, softening grime with foam, using clean wash media, and then pulling out embedded fallout with clay and iron removers. This hub covers each tool in the exterior cleaning chain so you can wash safely and prep the surface for polishing or coating. Get this stage right and every step that follows becomes easier, faster, and far safer for your clear coat.
The quick checklist
- ✓Pre-rinse the car with a pressure washer
- ✓Apply thick suds with a foam cannon
- ✓Wash with a plush mitt and grit guard bucket
- ✓Treat metal fallout with an iron remover
- ✓Clay the paint until it feels glass-smooth
- ✓Dry with a plush towel or blower to avoid spots
- ✓Work panel by panel and rinse media often
Pressure Washers
Full guide →Foam Cannons
Full guide →Wash Media and Buckets
Full guide →Clay Decontamination
Full guide →Iron Removers
Full guide →Drying Tools
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