What do you lot use for cleaning the cars?
27 January 2010, 05:49 PM
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What do you lot use for cleaning the cars?
As the show season is coming i'm going to start getting some new cleaning gear together. At the moment i'm using the jetwash with a turtlewax wash and wax, but i need something quick and easy to use for polishing? I am then going to use the Autoglym sealant protection stuff after ive polished. Just about to wash (well get my mum to wash) all my microfibre towels 
and going to order a lambswool wash mitt and a Poorboys luxury buffing towel. Anything good to get for taking to shows to give it a quick shine once i get there? Any suggestions on poilishes or sprays? Or just maybe a few pointers 
Kev, Simon, its time to shine 
and going to order a lambswool wash mitt and a Poorboys luxury buffing towel. Anything good to get for taking to shows to give it a quick shine once i get there? Any suggestions on poilishes or sprays? Or just maybe a few pointers Kev, Simon, its time to shine
27 January 2010, 06:01 PM
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allways wash the car with "turtle wash and wax" firts and then when dry i use "autoglym" mate the high resin polish cant fault either of these products, but as a stand by i also have a colour wax which i give the car once a month 
i just degrease the wheels with some cheap stuff i have
cant fault either of these products, but as a stand by i also have a colour wax which i give the car once a month i just degrease the wheels with some cheap stuff i have
27 January 2010, 06:03 PM
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I am a lazy sod by nature so I plan to take my car to Eclipse Auto Valeting get him to carry out a full detailing inc de-swirling the paintwork, he then seals the paintwork with some gloop (can't remember the name). 
When I am washing the car myself I go the two bucket route, with the lambs wool washing mitt always being washed out before going back into the foam bucket. The best advice I can give especially with a black car is to do it in sections rather than roof, sides, boot and bonnet. 
I clean the wheels seperately and wash them off and then use a wet cloth just to take off any dust which is left.
After having the last car detailed it only took about 35 mins to get the car from filthy to gleaming.
When I am washing the car myself I go the two bucket route, with the lambs wool washing mitt always being washed out before going back into the foam bucket.
The best advice I can give especially with a black car is to do it in sections rather than roof, sides, boot and bonnet. I clean the wheels seperately and wash them off and then use a wet cloth just to take off any dust which is left.
After having the last car detailed it only took about 35 mins to get the car from filthy to gleaming.
27 January 2010, 06:14 PM
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wash car with meguires car shampoo then use a meguires clay bar then do a 3 stage meguires polish and carnuba wax then every time you wash it after all that just use a megs water magnet after shampoo wash and it comes up like you have just polished it
also megs window cleaner and megs tyre gel is great
when at shows just use something like meguiers quick detailer with micro fiber cloths
also megs window cleaner and megs tyre gel is great
when at shows just use something like meguiers quick detailer with micro fiber cloths
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27 January 2010, 06:24 PM
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wash car with meguires car shampoo then use a meguires clay bar then do a 3 stage meguires polish and carnuba wax then every time you wash it after all that just use a megs water magnet after shampoo wash and it comes up like you have just polished it
also megs window cleaner and megs tyre gel is great
when at shows just use something like meguiers quick detailer with micro fiber cloths
also megs window cleaner and megs tyre gel is great
when at shows just use something like meguiers quick detailer with micro fiber cloths
Guess ill leave it then glenn
that's nearly a quater of what the cars worth
27 January 2010, 06:48 PM
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First I pressure wash the car on low with clean water to remove the worst, I'll be investing in a foam lance at some point.
I use Megs gold class car wash with a lambs wool mit, grit guard and the 2 bucket method.
For drying Megs detailer and 2/3 fresh microfiber cloth every time.
If the cloth is dropped on the floor its in the dirty pile.
Once the cloths are used they go in the washing machine.
Wax, I use Harley's with a wax application pad and again micro fiber cloths.
Wheels, Wheels I use PS21 auto wash and again micro fiber cloths.
I usually take them off quite a few times ayear for a proper clean and a fresh coat of wheel wax.
Exhaust and other metal shiny bits, Megs metal polish, micro fiber cloths.
Wheel arches and underside, P21 auto wash with a very soft brush.
Engine bay, P21 auto wash and Megs trim cream.
Windows, Megs window cleaner.
As for the inside, I hate that shiny dash board spray crap so mine get a wipe over with a damp micro fiber, that all its needs apart from a light vacuum
I think thats it
Little and often is my motto but then the car is not used a great deal so I dont have to deal with everyday grime.
I have only ever waxed my car 3 times so that tells you just how good the wax is
I use Megs gold class car wash with a lambs wool mit, grit guard and the 2 bucket method.
For drying Megs detailer and 2/3 fresh microfiber cloth every time.
If the cloth is dropped on the floor its in the dirty pile.
Once the cloths are used they go in the washing machine.
Wax, I use Harley's with a wax application pad and again micro fiber cloths.
Wheels, Wheels I use PS21 auto wash and again micro fiber cloths.
I usually take them off quite a few times ayear for a proper clean and a fresh coat of wheel wax.
Exhaust and other metal shiny bits, Megs metal polish, micro fiber cloths.
Wheel arches and underside, P21 auto wash with a very soft brush.
Engine bay, P21 auto wash and Megs trim cream.
Windows, Megs window cleaner.
As for the inside, I hate that shiny dash board spray crap so mine get a wipe over with a damp micro fiber, that all its needs apart from a light vacuum
I think thats it
Little and often is my motto but then the car is not used a great deal so I dont have to deal with everyday grime.
I have only ever waxed my car 3 times so that tells you just how good the wax is
27 January 2010, 07:02 PM
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First I pressure wash the car on low with clean water to remove the worst, I'll be investing in a foam lance at some point.
I use Megs gold class car wash with a lambs wool mit, grit guard and the 2 bucket method.
For drying Megs detailer and 2/3 fresh microfiber cloth every time.
If the cloth is dropped on the floor its in the dirty pile.
Once the cloths are used they go in the washing machine.
Wax, I use Harley's with a wax application pad and again micro fiber cloths.
Wheels, Wheels I use PS21 auto wash and again micro fiber cloths.
I usually take them off quite a few times ayear for a proper clean and a fresh coat of wheel wax.
Exhaust and other metal shiny bits, Megs metal polish, micro fiber cloths.
Wheel arches and underside, P21 auto wash with a very soft brush.
Engine bay, P21 auto wash and Megs trim cream.
Windows, Megs window cleaner.
As for the inside, I hate that shiny dash board spray crap so mine get a wipe over with a damp micro fiber, that all its needs apart from a light vacuum
I think thats it
Little and often is my motto but then the car is not used a great deal so I dont have to deal with everyday grime.
I have only ever waxed my car 3 times so that tells you just how good the wax is
I use Megs gold class car wash with a lambs wool mit, grit guard and the 2 bucket method.
For drying Megs detailer and 2/3 fresh microfiber cloth every time.
If the cloth is dropped on the floor its in the dirty pile.
Once the cloths are used they go in the washing machine.
Wax, I use Harley's with a wax application pad and again micro fiber cloths.
Wheels, Wheels I use PS21 auto wash and again micro fiber cloths.
I usually take them off quite a few times ayear for a proper clean and a fresh coat of wheel wax.
Exhaust and other metal shiny bits, Megs metal polish, micro fiber cloths.
Wheel arches and underside, P21 auto wash with a very soft brush.
Engine bay, P21 auto wash and Megs trim cream.
Windows, Megs window cleaner.
As for the inside, I hate that shiny dash board spray crap so mine get a wipe over with a damp micro fiber, that all its needs apart from a light vacuum
I think thats it
Little and often is my motto but then the car is not used a great deal so I dont have to deal with everyday grime.
I have only ever waxed my car 3 times so that tells you just how good the wax is
27 January 2010, 07:24 PM
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I am a lazy sod by nature so I plan to take my car to Eclipse Auto Valeting get him to carry out a full detailing inc de-swirling the paintwork, he then seals the paintwork with some gloop (can't remember the name).
When I am washing the car myself I go the two bucket route, with the lambs wool washing mitt always being washed out before going back into the foam bucket. The best advice I can give especially with a black car is to do it in sections rather than roof, sides, boot and bonnet.
I clean the wheels seperately and wash them off and then use a wet cloth just to take off any dust which is left.
After having the last car detailed it only took about 35 mins to get the car from filthy to gleaming.
When I am washing the car myself I go the two bucket route, with the lambs wool washing mitt always being washed out before going back into the foam bucket.
The best advice I can give especially with a black car is to do it in sections rather than roof, sides, boot and bonnet. I clean the wheels seperately and wash them off and then use a wet cloth just to take off any dust which is left.
After having the last car detailed it only took about 35 mins to get the car from filthy to gleaming.
still looking for a garage if anyone knows of one
Turtle Wax Premium Gloss Protection....
27 January 2010, 07:38 PM
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also hear good stuff about these people Corrosion Protection - Rust Removal - Car Wax - Car Polish - Bilt-Hamber UK but not tried em yet
27 January 2010, 08:19 PM
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Ry,
If your on a budget Simoniz wash and wax is £1.11 a gallon in COSTCO at the mo. I use liquid soda crystals on the wheel and it's about 99p from Wilko's for 500ml.
I know have a fancy mop bucket with a grill in the bottom to catch the crap but always use a chennelle/fleece mitten. A good Megs towel and a decent Wax after.
I tried the ICE LIquid Clay which was ok but if your not quick , it will leave a white chalky residue.
Just my 10p
If your on a budget Simoniz wash and wax is £1.11 a gallon in COSTCO at the mo. I use liquid soda crystals on the wheel and it's about 99p from Wilko's for 500ml.
I know have a fancy mop bucket with a grill in the bottom to catch the crap but always use a chennelle/fleece mitten. A good Megs towel and a decent Wax after.
I tried the ICE LIquid Clay which was ok but if your not quick , it will leave a white chalky residue.
Just my 10p
27 January 2010, 08:31 PM
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I bung the turkish guys a fiver once a month .
When I want it done tidy though i do it myself. Bit of mutton cloth, univeral car polish, glass cleaner and some shiny stuff for the tyres. Cheap and cheerful is my moto, car looks good enough to me!
. When I want it done tidy though i do it myself. Bit of mutton cloth, univeral car polish, glass cleaner and some shiny stuff for the tyres. Cheap and cheerful is my moto, car looks good enough to me!
27 January 2010, 09:30 PM
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I'm going to get the towel anyway, just to give it the final dust off Ive got about 6 microfibre clothes at the mo but you can never have to many Interesting to see what everyone does to keep the girl looking her best tho. Anyone know where you can get the clear buckets with or without the grills abit cheaper?Before i place the order is there anything else you think i should get?
Lambwool wash mitt
Poorboys buffing towel
Megs quick detailing
May aswell do it in one go
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