Topic: Washing your Mustang

[Sunlitgold68]

Just wondering if people actually wash their restored Mustangs with car wash and a garden hose or do they use some kind of wet cloth to run over the surface. If you wash one like a regular car, will that effect your phosphate plated parts and other parts that you spend so many hours trying to get perfect.

[dave6768]

I don't wash mine but once in a blue moon.  When I do, I use special car cleaner.  Regular dish soap cuts that wax...not a good thing.  For the most part, I use Mothers Showtime and a soft rag and keep it wiped down.  From time to time, a dusting with a California duster.  The more wax you keep on it the better.  The cleaner the car, the easier it is to keep it clean.
Dave

[1972lucy]

Just about everyone in our car club uses the Adam's car care system.  It's amazing and I have yet to come across anything that's better.  I've used Mother's, Meguiar's and 3M products, but nothing else will touch my car.  My boyfriend started using Adam's about 4 years ago, and ever since, he's never had to wash his car.  Just some detail spray and an Adam's cloth, and it's show ready.  We used to spend hours the Friday before and then hours again at the show cleaning the cars.  Now we rarely clean before the show and it takes about 30 mins at the show to get her ready, including the engine and interior.  It's a little pricey, but it will last us (doing 2 cars) all season.  You'll pay more for the other stuff in the long run.  And no I'm not a salesman, I'm just a very satisfied and loyal customer.

[ChrisV289]

I hardly wash my 65 fastback but occasionally I have to since I am here in Phoenix and the dust blows around.  When I do wash it, I use this stuff called Zano. My dad started using it a few years ago and likes the results on his Shelby.  I mainly use the quick detail that they produce.  My friend with a 70 Roadrunner also uses the same stuff and loves it.  One tip I do is I make sure I use the shower or mist setting on the hose nozzle as to not have a lot of unnecessary water go on the car.  I try to avoid having water go near the cowl or the spaces in between the fenders and hood so I don't get any in the engine compartment.  Then use an air compressor to get water out of the door jams, trunk channel, and fresh air vents. 

[DeadStang]

I only use Ultra Luster, which is similar to Dri Wash'n Guard, but easier to use.  No water.  Ever.

[Texas Swede]

Haven't washed my 65 Shelby since the restoration in 1992.
Use Calfornia Duster and well waxed.
Texas Swede