Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on September 07, 2006, 10:08:14

Title: Washing car
Post by: n/a on September 07, 2006, 10:08:14

I have 1966 230sl I think color db180 and med red interior. What should I be washing it with? Thanks Jason

Title: Re: Washing car
Post by: Jonny B on September 07, 2006, 10:48:45

You are going to get all kinds of recommendations on this one, so I will jump in as well. Don't use dishwashing soap, the chemicals in there are not paint friendly. Just about any good quality automotive type wash will work, and all the major players make them, Griot, Zymol, Mothers, Meguiars. etc. etc.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

Title: Re: Washing car
Post by: JamesL on September 07, 2006, 13:11:53

Swissol

Indeed, http://www.swissol.co.uk/webpage/how_to_use.asp they are happy to tell you what to use as well as how to use it.

Swissol or no, the how to pdf is pretty useful. I use Swissol and have been very very happy with it. NOT cheap though by any stertch of the imagination[:0]

Title: Re: Washing car
Post by: Kenneth Gear on September 07, 2006, 13:40:07

I have the same color scheme and I agree that any car wash will do just fine just don't use dishwashing liquid as it is too harsh.

I use Griot's car wash regularly.  A couple of times per year I use clay, and a good caranuba wax to give it a nice finish.

If you really want to get crazy about detailing, I suggest you visit www.autopia.org

It's a forum for detailers who are really in to it with product reviews,techniques, and recommendations etc.

Ken G
1971 280 SL
Silver/red