* The Car Cleaning Thread *

opstrat · 18 Jan 2016 at 18:46

what about hiring a wet vac

it involves water but i don't know how much is left behind. maybe others can tell you.

freebooter · 18 Jan 2016 at 22:34

I have a wet vac but When I used it on the seats it was summer and I could leave the windows open in the sun and it dried out quickly. This time of year it will probably stay wet and go mouldy.

RSR · 22 Jan 2016 at 10:42

Edit.

dacads · 22 Jan 2016 at 13:16

Hoping weather is good tomorrow (as forecast says), for first winter wash

.:SAmSuNG:. · 22 Jan 2016 at 14:54

Guys Im picking up a new car in 2 weeks and I want to give it a basic wash to see it through the winter months abit. Is there any product that is like a wash and wax that actually works? Its too cold here in Germany to be faffing about with it too much and its law I cannot do it outside my house. Come the spring I will give it a full going over but for now whats the best wash and wax?

opstrat · 22 Jan 2016 at 16:20

the meguiars wash and wax works well

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washi.../meguiars-ultimate-wash-and-wax/prod_681.html

Jonnycoupe · 22 Jan 2016 at 19:32

What's the best clay mitt? As I understand they are much quicker to use than clay bars.

opstrat · 22 Jan 2016 at 20:26

the g3 mitt is the one most people got for. not really used mine. still prefer the bar.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...iling-products/farecla-g3-body-prep-clay-mitt

CaptainRAVE · 22 Jan 2016 at 21:52

Quicker but not as good as a bar. Good for an inbetween treatment though,

King85 · 23 Jan 2016 at 12:32

Acme said:
Added to my car cleaning and detailing supplies quite substantially today...

Previously I just had a bucket, the mitt, shampoo, and turtle wax cheap polish stuff (featured in picture...)
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SWAG! Nice

Hyburnate · 23 Jan 2016 at 12:51

Anyone braved cleaning their cars today?

I use country roads every day and my car is very filthy

Cookeh · 23 Jan 2016 at 13:18

What do people think of the G3 products? I know you commend their clay mitt, but what about the rest of their lineup?

grudas · 23 Jan 2016 at 13:56

Hyburnate said:
Anyone braved cleaning their cars today?

I use country roads every day and my car is very filthy

cleaned it on tuesday.. went for a drive on wednesday around surrey... :/ lasted less than 24 hours

dacads · 23 Jan 2016 at 14:12

Hyburnate said:
Anyone braved cleaning their cars today?

I use country roads every day and my car is very filthy

Nope was going to, but delayed it to tomorrow meant to be even milder

Really I'm just being lazy

AndyCr15 · 23 Jan 2016 at 14:22

Washed it last Saturday (as it was due it's MOT and service on Monday), by Wednesday...

RSR · 23 Jan 2016 at 14:29

Hyburnate said:
Anyone braved cleaning their cars today?

I use country roads every day and my car is very filthy

Mines sort of cleanish and I've been using it today. Oddly for a white car it sort of hides the dirt well. However, I did wash it last weekend and its sat in the garage all week.

Hyburnate · 24 Jan 2016 at 16:37

Just finished washing mine, mega happy with how it looks now

jellybeard999 · 24 Jan 2016 at 16:49

jellybeard999 said:
I've ordered the following lance and foam. I didn't want to spend too much and I'm not "into" detailing, just want to clean the car more effectively. I'll report back

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nilfisk-A...ter-Solid-Brass-Shipped-from-UK-/161660076008

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHERRY-CA...CLEANING-USE-ON-ANY-LANCE-CLEAN-/141578844281 (good reviews on amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Litre-Pro-Kleen-Professional-Cherry-Snow/dp/B00T7YYP7O )

Havana_UK said:
I got the same lance, and it's exactly the same as those sold by Cleanyourcar etc, just at a sensible price.

As for foam the only one I've used is Magifoam. It's very effective, but can strip wax/sealants in my experience.

Finally got round to trying this out today. Even with my cheapo Halfords pressure washer, I got a thick foam which sat on the car for a while and slowly ran off, once I'd figured out the right settings on the lance

I went for a 300ml foam concentrate, topped up the litre bottle with water, which I found was way too much for 2 cars - I guess I'll have to experiment.

Quick rinse with the pressure washer on a wide nozzle and I was done

Wasn't sure what to expect - I wouldn't say the cars are clean, but it certainly cleaned the salt etc off, which is what I wanted. In the summer, I presume it'll get the thick of the muck off and i'll need to hand wash afterwards.

I'm no expert, but I'm happy with the results. It's got to be better than the car wash for winter cleaning!

scaza · 24 Jan 2016 at 17:24

What're the Best things to use to clean and then Protect/Waterproof a rag top car (cloth hood not vinyl)?

Cookeh · 24 Jan 2016 at 17:40

jellybeard999 said:
Wasn't sure what to expect - I wouldn't say the cars are clean, but it certainly cleaned the salt etc off, which is what I wanted. In the summer, I presume it'll get the thick of the muck off and i'll need to hand wash afterwards.

I'm no expert, but I'm happy with the results. It's got to be better than the car wash for winter cleaning!

Snow foam is a pre-wash. Designed to take the heavy stuff off so you run less risk of scratches/paint damage whilst making the hand-washing part easier.

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