How to Self-Wash a BMW E91 320d in Under 10 Minutes with Just One Hand

[@gry29]

Never ever use this brush again on your paint. What do you think happens when you clean your wheels and then you rub your paint with the same brush?

[@ActNowFirst]

Thank you for your advice-I understand the risk of using the same brush on wheels and paint. My parking spot is under a tree that drops sticky sap, and fine road dust builds up, making it impossible to clean thoroughly without a brush, even with multiple rinses or foam applications. In my experience, time is more valuable than a potential micro-scratch, and even top professional car wash machines use different types of brushes. That said, I appreciate your feedback and will explore softer brush alternatives. Your input is greatly appreciated!

[@gry29]

If you need a contact wash the absolute minimum for relatively safe wash at these coin operated wash stations is something like this - 1. Foam 2. Clean wheels and arches with a wheel brush of yours. It does not need to be an expensive one 3. Rinse 4. Foam again and now you can proceed to contact wash 5. Use two wash mitts at least - one for the upper part and another for the lower part of the car . Personally, I'd go with 4-5 plush microfiber cloths 500 gsm 40/40 cm as you will have 8 clean surfaces with a single towel when folded. Wash 1/2 of a panel, fold, repeat, fold, move to other panel and so on. This way you will never drag a dirt from section to section and you will always work with a clean towel side. 6. Rinse 7. Use rinse off sealants as Car pro Hydro2 or Gyeon Wetcoat. They will give you decent protection for at least 1-2 months in real life. Spray on the panels while the car is wet and rinse again. 8. Dry with a good drying towel That way you will have a relatively safe wash and decent protected car without investing tons of money. You only need to buy wheel brush/es, wash towels/mitts, spray sealant and drying towel. I hope it helps

[@ActNowFirst]

@@gry29 Thank you so much for the detailed advice and recommendations! I truly appreciate the time you took to write it all down. Your method is undoubtedly thorough and effective for achieving a very safe wash with excellent protection for the paint. I will certainly keep these steps in mind when I have more time and am not in a rush. In this particular video, I was washing my car with one hand while filming with the other, and I was also trying to challenge myself to finish in under 10 minutes using only three coins. Usually, when I’m not in a hurry, I wash with both hands, clean the brush thoroughly before using it on the paint, and wash the wheels last. Additionally, I avoid washing the tires directly since fine black dust from the rubber or brake discs tends to stick, and if it were as abrasive as it seems, my wheels would already be heavily scratched. This video is not meant as a tutorial on how to wash a car perfectly but rather as an example of how to clean it quickly and efficiently so you can move on to more important tasks. With two hands and more focus, I can finish using only two coins: foam, brushing, and then a final rinse with high-pressure water.

[@simonedesantis6508]

Are you serius? this is a tutorial on how NOT to wash your car at a car wash, or as a title you could have put how to throw away the bodywork of a car

[@ActNowFirst]

Thank you for your comment and concern! I’ve been washing my BMW 320d (2011) this way for over four years, and the paint still looks the same as when I started, likely due to the protective clear coat. I do understand your point about scratches, but for me, time is more precious than worrying about a potential micro-scratch. Even the best professional car wash machines use various types of brushes. I appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind as I continue to care for my car. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!

[@simonedesantis6508]

@ hi my friend, there is no point in getting angry and you are talking to a car detailer so I know very well that the nano coat does not protect against scratches but ONLY offers great chemical resistance. make a video under the polishing LEDs (without having polished the car) and then we'll talk about it again. I didn't comment to belittle or mistreat you but this is not the way to teach inexperienced people to wash the car. PEACE

[@gry29]

@@ActNowFirst The problem is the clearcoat that is getting scratched/swirled. Take a closer look at the paint in direct sunlight and you will see the swirl marks.

[@simonedesantis6508]

@@ActNowFirst oh I forgot, you should do a good decontamination because I have never seen any detailer wash the rims with the usual brush and stuff, as even children contaminate the whole iron car as well as carrying dirt around and risk scratching the bodywork.

[@simonedesantis6508]

@@gry29 it's the same thing I wrote in the previous comment if only I had read it ;)