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**Title:** Washing a Black Car without Touching it
**Method:**
1. **Pre-wash:** Power washer to remove loose dirt and debris
2. **Wash:** Use a foam cannon (connected to a power washer) with pH-neutral car shampoo (Adams Polishes) to avoid water spots
3. **Drying:** Utilize an air dryer (Adams Polishes Sidekick Blaster) to dry the car without touching the paint, minimizing swirl marks and water spots
**Key Takeaways:**
* Critical to dry the car quickly after washing off soap, especially in sunny conditions
* Recommended for cars washed regularly, especially black cars prone to showing water spots and swirl marks
* Investment in equipment (~ $80 for foam cannon and car shampoo) can pay off in long-term paint preservation.
Here are the extracted key facts in short sentences, numbered for reference:
1. The car being washed is a black **Mercedes AMG C63s**.
2. The car's **brake pads are ceramic**, which creates a lot of dust.
3. The car was recently on a **250-mile trip**, accumulating bug stains and dirt.
4. **Adams Polishes Car Shampoo** is used, which is **pH neutral**.
5. The shampoo is used with a **foam cannon** attached to a **power washer**.
6. The foam cannon is differentiated from a **foam gun**, which connects to a regular hose.
7. **Direct sunlight is not optimal for washing cars**, but the pH-neutral shampoo mitigates this issue.
8. The car is left to sit with the soap for **about 5 minutes** before rinsing.
9. **Adams Polishes Sidekick Blaster** (an air dryer) is used to dry the car without touching it.
10. A **larger air dryer, the Master Blaster**, is also available for bigger or more efficient drying.
11. The most critical moment in the wash process is **drying the car immediately after washing off soap** to prevent water spots.
12. The equipment used (excluding the power washer) and their approximate costs are:
* Foam Cannon: **~$70**
* Adams Polishes Car Shampoo: **~$10** (depending on size)