Washing A Model "A"

I don't wash it,the dust will rain off and i only clean the windows,it is outside most of the year and does'nt shine anyway,the weather only adds patina.
 
I use Optimum No Rinse (ONR) on all my cars, daily drivers, Model A and my Corvette, probably one of the best no water washes out there, it can be mixed to different proportions for wash, clay and detail.
 
russcochiolo said:
I use a spray bottle with water and a bit of baby shampoo for the tough spots (mastiff slobber) and terry towels on the body. On the radiator I pick the carcasses with a bamboo skewer followed with a stiff brush, lightly. I use the hose only on wheels, tires and undercarriage. I use a dry soft brush on the fabric top. Seems to work for me. Russ
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If you DUST & do WINDOWS, COME ON OVER:D
Bro Bill W.
 
My 1930 Roadster "the donut run machine" has never seen water, loves these fancy towels I buy for her at our local Napa dealer and demands a full rub down using Canuba cleaner followed with another massage with Canuba wax. Ridiculous - BUT WOW DOES SHE GLOW AND GENERATE THE SMILES! I think my car (she) may well be a mechanical floosie!
 
I have two Model A's, one pretty and one ugly, I wash both of them like any other car... The thing I like is Turtle Wax Ice. The paint in the ugly​ one is crackled. Turtle Wax Ice drys clear.
 
Water will melt my "A"..... I dust it off every week......and wax to a high gloss twice a year if I'm lucky.
 
Reconnoiter said:
I have been a lurker here for quite a while....figured it was about time I posted something. Recently completed my '31 Slant this past April, have 1700 miles on it since then...Ford Barn was invaluable during my restoration...thanks!

FWIW, I use Eagle One "Wipe and Shine" for the body/fenders, etc, and their "Marine Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Protectant" for the running boards....works great!

By the way...nice colors on your car!

Here is a link to some pics of my resto.... https://flic.kr/s/aHsktuTmVN
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Really like your car, I also have a 31 Slant and is one very comfortable and nice driving Model A, just enjoy my sedan and sure will you enjoy your car :)
 
How you wash it might really depend on how you drive it. My wife and I live on a dirt road. We do as many things as we can with our Model A's and get caught in the rain often. If you tried to just dust off my cars you would need a hammer and a chisel to remove the mud. I Wax 2 to 3 times a year to protect the metal. My cars are well used and well cared for. When my kids enheirit my cars they will be able to drive them to the funeral, grab a handful of dirt from under the fender and throw it into my grave.
 
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