*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

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Link to OLD thread (as it contains a lot of useful information)

*** The Car Cleaning Thread ***

Its one of those questions that gets asked over and over again, so i thought I'd do a guide, for us with nice 'normal' cars, i think if you got super cars or hyper cars this aint the thread for you:p Ever since I discovered www.detailingworld.co.uk , I've been a bit OCD when it comes to car...
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Link to Jansey's post of which is a decent way to clean your car and avoid scratching it

*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

Link to OLD thread (as it contains a lot of useful information) https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/the-car-cleaning-thread.17888389/ Link to Jansey's post of which is a decent way to clean your car and avoid scratching it...
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Good wheel cleaning ideas on page 12 and 13

*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

Triple BOGOF, triple post? :P
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Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread



Where to start?



Let’s start at the beginning if you’re new to keeping your car/van/lorry or what ever clean then read on,





Stuff you need:



2 x Buckets (any will do)

£1 @ Halfords https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...n-bucket-805862.html?stockInventory=undefined



2 x Grit Guards (any will do)

£5 @ Halfords https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...it-guard-679190.html?stockInventory=undefined





Car Shampoo (I don’t recommend getting the £2 halfords own, it is worth spending a bit more)

Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner £8@ Halfords https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...er-500ml-448894.html?stockInventory=undefined



Bilt Hamber Auto Wash £17 @ In2Detailing https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/bilt-hamber-auto-wash



There are others, but there’s 2 most common (the autoglm will do for now)





Wash Mitt (you don’t need to spend a lot here, but AVOID THE SPONGE)

£4.79 @ Halfords https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...ash-mitt-223532.html?stockInventory=undefined



Drying Towel (Plush ones are best to avoid micro scratches and absorb more water)

Twisted Pile £11 @ In2Detailing https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/coll...icrofibre-twisted-pile-drying-towel-74-x-90cm

Plush Drying Towel £13 @ In2Detailing https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/coll...w-50cm-x-70cm-drying-towel-1200gsm-trade-only



Wheel Brushes (one for getting in-between the spokes and behind the wheel and will also help clean the brakes at the same time, and one for the wheel face)

Maguire’s Large barrel brush (contains no metal so wont scratch your wheels) £20 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N9CD...L8T36IHR&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Mothers Wheel Brush (for the face) £9 @ In2Detailing https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/collections/wheel-brushes/products/mothers-wheel-brush



Interior

Autoglym Interior Shampoo £9 @ Halfords https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...oo-500ml-448910.html?stockInventory=undefined

Brush Set (good for everything) £12 @ in2Detailing https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/coll...essories/products/alchemy-detailing-brush-set

Then wipe off with a microfiber cloth £9 for 10 @ Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Microfibre-Cleaning-Cleaning-Appliances-Industrial/dp/B00M09VYAY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2PB4XOQVVP94H&keywords=microfiber+cloths&qid=1685641541&sprefix=microfiber+clopths,aps,69&sr=8-6





Step 0



Try and watch the weather forecast and try not to wash in hot direct sunlight, it is always best to do it in the shade



Step 1



Add water to both buckets, in 1 bucket add shampoo (at the correct ratio) and add the grit guards



Step 2



Hose down car, then grab your wash mitt and dunk it into the shampoo bucket

Wash car, but do not let the car dry out, add more water with hose or shampoo to keep wet

After a panel (or when you need more shampoo), dunk your mitt into the water bucket and scrape your mitt on the grit guard to take off more grit which drops to the bottom of the bucket, repeat step 2



Step 3



Rinse car off with hose, and then grab your drying towel to dry the car to eliminate streaking and water spots



Step 4



Hose wheels then grab your wheel brushes and dunk them into the shampoo that you have left over and clean all 4 wheels, rinse off and dry


EDIT (1 august 2024)

This video is well worth watching,
washing cars can be SIMPLE



HOW TO WASH AND PROTECT YOUR CAR FROM OUR OcUK CAR GURU *GIBBO*
 
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ADVANCED

Rinseless Wash









**********THIS IS MY GO TO METHOD NOW **********


What I do now is (where possible)

Spray rinse less wash on, let it dwell for a minute

rinse off

Spray rinse less wash on

1 bucket needed

whilst this is coated on the car, use the special foam sponge for rinse less washing

also use same bucket to use a flag tip nylon brush to do wheel face and tyres

grab the sponge and use above the emblems for lubrication to clean emblems with flag trip nylon brush

You can also use the brush to do all the grills and door shuts

then dry








 
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tyke_ said:
I've always used the usual yellow sponges, so this isn't advised? Looks like i'm off to Halfrauds tomorrow for a micro-fiber mitt. I've used normal towels for drying too but ordered a proper car drying towel (turtle wax 1) yesterday.
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Hi there

Yes it is not advised

The Noodle mitts are great because they have deep "pockets" so the debris will go deep into the mitt and not on the surface so less chance to scratch,
BUT i have a Ultra Black sponge that I use for a "Rinseless Wash" this is more advanced cleaning technique which i will write up on soon
 
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photoshop said:
I did check there also. It's Coming from a company in China which I wouldn't trust...

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in2Detailing have it for under £50 !

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photoshop said:
Good point.
I "think" this is the part....?!

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i dont have one, but looks like the correct bit

i would contact them , good bunch of people :) (ive contacted them myself and they reply pretty quick)
 
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