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[soulslinga]

Proud new owner of a '65 Countryman:) and I want to make sure I'm doing everything properly to my little piece of history. She runs great by the way the way and is just about all original.

I love the rusty patina this car has and I don't have plans to paint it. 

That in mind, it needs a wash. I want to be extra careful as it has a bit of rust.:)

 

Can anyone suggest products, tools, and techniques to wash the car? 

Also the interior - vinyl, seats, dash, headlining, etc. What should I be using to clean? 

You can see in a couple pics, around the front door hinges, where i just wiped off some of the dirt with water and a soft cloth.

 

Thanks for your time, thrilled to finally be in the club:)

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Edited by soulslinga, 03 August 2014 - 11:02 PM.

[JacckKirk]

I personally hand washed mine 83' mayfair (bucket & sponge) then just made sure i dried it properly (microfibre towel) & left it in the sun after soo nothing was still damp

Autoglym interior shampoo is good :)

Edited by JacckKirk, 03 August 2014 - 10:44 PM.

[soulslinga]

I personally hand washed mine 83' mayfair (bucket & sponge) then just made sure i dried it properly (microfibre towel) & left it in the sun after soo nothing was still damp

Autoglym interior shampoo is good :)

 

Thanks for the tip!! Do you put any soap in your bucket, or is it just water?

[JacckKirk]

I personally hand washed mine 83' mayfair (bucket & sponge) then just made sure i dried it properly (microfibre towel) & left it in the sun after soo nothing was still damp
Autoglym interior shampoo is good :)

 
Thanks for the tip!! Do you put any soap in your bucket, or is it just water?

I use dodo juice shampoo but for your first wash just use water until your comfortable with washing your car :)

[Richie83]

This guide shows a good beginning to end method. http://www.cumbriaca...uk/washing.html

[Berrybox]

Love that car..it's amazing!

I also hand wash mine with soap and water then dry with a shammy leather.

[maccers]

I have one of these I use on my naked motorcycle, XJR1300. I rarely use anything more than a damp cloth near the mini (then polish + wax), but incase I get stuck in heavy rain I use it to blow the water out of all the tiny gaps. Also use to blow up kids paddling pool and inflatable beds..!

 

Link : http://www.sportouri...angeChoosen=627

Edited by maccers, 04 August 2014 - 11:51 AM.