Accelerando

While I left Putrajaya in the evening, the weather was pretty fine. However as I approached the Damansara Toll, the sky started to drizzle and the road was damp (damn). My car turned into a piece of dirty junk when I reached home. Rain had stopped, quickly without wasting time, I washed the entire car again. Before I started, I used a stopwatch to clock the time I need to wash the whole car. Guess what? It turned out to be 35 mins.! What an amazing short period of time while usually I will take in between 60 to 90 mins.. Since I washed this car 2 days ago, so I skipped a few tasks:

1. Wheel well scrubbing and dressing
2. Inner wheels washing

Above tasks could easily take up 10 mins. more and assume I did it, the total time would still be 45 mins.. All this happened because I used fast movement and proper techniques to avoid swirling. Following tips for faster washing process:

1. Two-bucket method - traps dirt in the clear water (non-shampoo) bucket
2. Good quality shampoo - excellent lubricity and washing power yet gentle on paintwork
3. Good quality wash mitt - offers great buffer zone
4. Good quality drying towel - scratch-free yet effective drying
5. Systematic - knowing which panel to go through in order

Keeping in mind that having your car washed frequently is the best protection you can give to your car over long term period. No wax or sealant could offer sufficient protection if your car is not washed for more than 2 weeks and parked outdoor.