[SoCalGuy]

Man, I've never been as apprehensive about washing a car as I am with the Karma.... its got some dust/soot from freeway driving etc but I don't have 3 hours to spend today to wash it properly. I'm thinking of giving it a good rinse with the hose - thoughts? Are water stains bad?

Also, any restrictions on what kinds of window cleaner one can use on the windows?

 

[ejo3rd]

Water stains are very bad. If you are going to wash it yourself get the spotless washing system from Costco. It's a little expensive but works great. It takes all of the minerals out of the water and you could let the car air dry if you wanted to.

 

[SoCalGuy]

How bad are water stains?

 

[ejo3rd]

How bad are water stains?

If you go to any detailers forum you will see water stains are very difficult to remove.
I would avoid them if at all possible.

 

[Karma31]

I am also apprehensive about washing my Karma. The paint is so beautiful and the washing precautions so detailed I worry the paint is even "softer" than other water-based formulas. I am having a 3M clear shield installed today.