*** The Car Cleaning Thread ***

[rodders]

I think these will need machine polishing out. I've taken them out a bit by hand, but it's hard work lol

 

[ShiWarrior]

I think these will need machine polishing out. I've taken them out a bit by hand, but it's hard work lol

someone like these guys will sort you out :
https://www.detailr.com/services

or you can attempt on your own, but sounds like you need paint correction done and machine polish if you want to try it yourself

 

[Delta3D]

Extremely impressed with the gloss on my M4!

 

[ShiWarrior]

nice M4 !
colour is cool



Wheel brushes , i use Autoglym hi-tech alloy wheel brush for parts of the wheels

good cheap brush that wont scratch them for the rest of the alloy ? (including long reach to get behind and in-between spokes

seen these, but not sure
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W5NZ...olid=15FRFL8T36IHR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[Deleted User 298457]

I bought this and it was fantastic:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N9C7MGG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And also this which was also really good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003LVZE2E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Muffin`]

Any recommendation on a decent tyre shine please?

 

[Gilbert89]

Extremely impressed with the gloss on my M4!

That looks unreal and love the colour, I imagine it’s a special colour for the M4? Not familiar with BMW’s.

I bought this and it was fantastic:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N9C7MGG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought the same wheel brush a couple of weeks ago and have been impressed with it, the handle is soft and nice to use and the brush itself is extremely soft, does a good job at reaching all the inner surface area of my alloys. I mainly went with this style brush to avoid the splash back you get with those rough bristled type, Ticks all the boxes in my opinion.

Although I wish I went for the large one for that extra “length”

 

[ShiWarrior]

cheers

 

[Mekrel]

Any recommendation on a decent tyre shine please?

The autoglym high performance tyre gel reviews well, and I've seen some good praise recently for the Garage Therapy tyre serum.

 

[Mekrel]

I bought this and it was fantastic:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N9C7MGG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And also this which was also really good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003LVZE2E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Are those reviews for the muc off brush because they've misunderstood the product? Seems to be a lot of complaints that the bristles look worn/frayed at the end but I'm guessing that's by design to make the brush soft?

 

[Muffin`]

The autoglym high performance tyre gel reviews well, and I've seen some good praise recently for the Garage Therapy tyre serum.

cheers

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Are those reviews for the muc off brush because they've misunderstood the product? Seems to be a lot of complaints that the bristles look worn/frayed at the end but I'm guessing that's by design to make the brush soft?

Yeah basically. It's a really high quality brush as far as I'm concerned. It did look a bit odd but performs great.

 

[Delta3D]

That looks unreal and love the colour, I imagine it’s a special colour for the M4? Not familiar with BMW’s.

Thank you! As far as I'm aware it is yes, San Marino Blue! I think if you pay enough you can get it on other models but it's a lot more uncommon

 

[ristac]

My brake callipers look shoddy, has anyone on here had their ones painted or painted them themselves? It doesn’t matter how nice I get the wheels looking the callipers let the look down.

 

[Muska]

I repainted the front calipers on my R32 when I refreshed the brakes as they looked quite faded.

 

[GravyMonster]

seen these, but not sure
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W5NZ...olid=15FRFL8T36IHR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Absolutely *do not* use those type of wheel brushes. Cleaning my old car I didn't realise the little rubber protector had come off the tip (matron!) and it exposed the twisted metal core which the bristles attached to. It scratched the life out of the wheels which I had to get repainted.

The Meg's brush is great for general cleaning, but you might also need to grab a smaller version of the same style as it may not fit between the wheel and caliper. I use the small one from this set for that:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DUMI-D8D12...ing+brush&qid=1619776729&s=automotive&sr=1-21

 

[ShiWarrior]

Absolutely *do not* use those type of wheel brushes. Cleaning my old car I didn't realise the little rubber protector had come off the tip (matron!) and it exposed the twisted metal core which the bristles attached to. It scratched the life out of the wheels which I had to get repainted.

The Meg's brush is great for general cleaning, but you might also need to grab a smaller version of the same style as it may not fit between the wheel and caliper. I use the small one from this set for that:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DUMI-D8D12...ing+brush&qid=1619776729&s=automotive&sr=1-21

thanks for the heads up

 

[rodders]

This is a Ka I helped work on last year. APC/TFR was left on it to dry and needed polishing out with a machine in the end.

I bought a few pads online and gave the bonnet a polish with my DeWalt drill. Used a chemical guys scratch and swirl remover, then SRP, then a layer of wax.
Appear to have removed all the white patches, which is good!

 

[Mr.Cookie]

Any recommendations for something to bring back the dull external black plastic?

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Any recommendations for something to bring back the dull external black plastic?

I swear by the AutoGlym Bumper Care gel.