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I thought I'd put up some stuff and tips for people perhaps like myself who understand the need for cleaning and even enjoy the end result but not the time and effort required - (obviously not for detailer and concours enthusiasts)
a) After washing the car you're best to use something like AutoGlym Glass Polish (other makes available) on the windscreen at least and on the front and rear rubber wiper blades
b) If you don't often wash the car (a job I loathe) then clean the wiper blades this way in between car washes
something to help keep exterior glass clean and easier to clean
I like to use 'Rain-X' (or equivalent) on all exterior glass as it makes subsequent cleaning of all the exterior glass easier
I also add Rain-X rejuvinator in the car's washer bottle (but I got it before they diluted it down as now)
once 'Rain-x'd' -
to clean the exterior glass I use a very weak solution of windscreen washer fluid in plain water and a splash of 'Rain-X rejuvenator' or equivalent (not the actual Rain-X itself the rejuvinator instead that goes in the car's washer bottle) in a clean spray bottle and thin cheap paper towel (the thick expensive stuff doesn't work as well)
cheap and very effective plus you're topping up the 'Rain-X' (or equivalent) effect - I still use glass polish to clean the wiper blades occasionally
always use clean cleaning materials, not half clean from previous use, or use fresh cleaning materials and throw them away when soiled or clean and reuse as appropriate - this applies to the cleaning water too, if it's dirty change it for fresh and rinse out the bucket(s), tools and materials used
clean your brushes, cloths, chamois*, sponges, buckets, etc. before you put them away - or at the very least clean them before you use them again but they'll be smelly and possibly mouldy if you put them away wet/damp and dirty
otherwise your starting out cleaning with dirt
note: a proper chamois does need to be kept damp, in a container with small vent hole - but it still should be packed away clean - most are dirty before use
a) After washing the car you're best to use something like AutoGlym Glass Polish (other makes available) on the windscreen at least and on the front and rear rubber wiper blades
b) If you don't often wash the car (a job I loathe) then clean the wiper blades this way in between car washes
something to help keep exterior glass clean and easier to clean
I like to use 'Rain-X' (or equivalent) on all exterior glass as it makes subsequent cleaning of all the exterior glass easier
I also add Rain-X rejuvinator in the car's washer bottle (but I got it before they diluted it down as now)
once 'Rain-x'd' -
to clean the exterior glass I use a very weak solution of windscreen washer fluid in plain water and a splash of 'Rain-X rejuvenator' or equivalent (not the actual Rain-X itself the rejuvinator instead that goes in the car's washer bottle) in a clean spray bottle and thin cheap paper towel (the thick expensive stuff doesn't work as well)
cheap and very effective plus you're topping up the 'Rain-X' (or equivalent) effect - I still use glass polish to clean the wiper blades occasionally
always use clean cleaning materials, not half clean from previous use, or use fresh cleaning materials and throw them away when soiled or clean and reuse as appropriate - this applies to the cleaning water too, if it's dirty change it for fresh and rinse out the bucket(s), tools and materials used
clean your brushes, cloths, chamois*, sponges, buckets, etc. before you put them away - or at the very least clean them before you use them again but they'll be smelly and possibly mouldy if you put them away wet/damp and dirty
otherwise your starting out cleaning with dirt
note: a proper chamois does need to be kept damp, in a container with small vent hole - but it still should be packed away clean - most are dirty before use
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