I wash with a Meguiar's wash product, lukewarm water, and a cotton chenille wash mitt--very controllable. Rinsing is with a gentle stream from a hose, no nozzle--also very controllable. Using a mild stream seems to help the wash chemistry allow the water to sheet off with easier, faster drying.

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Craig Bethune

'97 SL500, 40th anniversary edition

'04 Olds Bravada (SWMBO's)
'06 Lexus ES330
'89 560SL (sold)


SL--Anything else is just a Mercedes.
(Kudos to whoever said it first)