Thanks for the options. I've got a 2019 Ford Kuga with diamond cut wheels which for the age of the car are in good condition, so I'm trying to keep them that way, along with the rest of the car.
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Thanks for the options. I've got a 2019 Ford Kuga with diamond cut wheels which for the age of the car are in good condition, so I'm trying to keep them that way, along with the rest of the car.
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No, any good? I’ll take a look.
I have the P55 from the Go range.
It has been solid and easy to use and pack away. It better than my previous Nilfisk and decent warranty on the unit.
Thanks for the options. I've got a 2019 Ford Kuga with diamond cut wheels which for the age of the car are in good condition, so I'm trying to keep them that way, along with the rest of the car.
Something along the lines of:
Hog Hair Brushes | Luxury Detailing Brush (Pair)
Auto Finesse Hog Hair Detailing Brushes feature soft natural bristles that are safe on paint and won't cause swirls or scratches. Buy now!
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Martin Cox Dual Side Gorilla Glove Wash Mitt
Super soft and fine microfibre noodles trap, lift and removes dirt and grime using just a little water.Additional scrubbing mesh for tough pieces of dirt, bugs and contamination.Safe for all types of bodywork and alloy wheel finishes, wet or dry.Machine washable at 40 degreesOne mitt supplied only
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Mammoth Microfibre - Fluffmeister Mini Wash Mitt - 2 Pack
Mammoth Microfibre - Fluffmeister Mini Wash Mitt - 2 Pack The Mammoth Fluffmeister Mini Wash Mitt is a twin pack of super-soft microfibre wash mitts perfect for cleaning wheels or other smaller areas. The mitt features a dense lining for holding plenty of shampoo solution and the gentle fibres he
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Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Valet Pro Bilberry is an outstanding acid free wheel cleaner. Bilberry wheel cleaner from Valet Pro is one of our most popular products and rates highly from the people who have used this. Your wheels can take a battering whether it's brake du
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I would not touch any bilberry products with laser cut or lacquered wheels, it is a alkaline product and can be just as harmful as acid. Better off with a ph neutral wheel cleaner https://amzn.eu/d/iuc4p7nSomething along the lines of:
Hog Hair Brushes | Luxury Detailing Brush (Pair)
Auto Finesse Hog Hair Detailing Brushes feature soft natural bristles that are safe on paint and won't cause swirls or scratches. Buy now!
Martin Cox Dual Side Gorilla Glove Wash Mitt
Super soft and fine microfibre noodles trap, lift and removes dirt and grime using just a little water.Additional scrubbing mesh for tough pieces of dirt, bugs and contamination.Safe for all types of bodywork and alloy wheel finishes, wet or dry.Machine washable at 40 degreesOne mitt supplied only
Mammoth Microfibre - Fluffmeister Mini Wash Mitt - 2 Pack
Mammoth Microfibre - Fluffmeister Mini Wash Mitt - 2 Pack The Mammoth Fluffmeister Mini Wash Mitt is a twin pack of super-soft microfibre wash mitts perfect for cleaning wheels or other smaller areas. The mitt features a dense lining for holding plenty of shampoo solution and the gentle fibres he
Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner Valet Pro Bilberry is an outstanding acid free wheel cleaner. Bilberry wheel cleaner from Valet Pro is one of our most popular products and rates highly from the people who have used this. Your wheels can take a battering whether it's brake du
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Spend abit of money on a wheel brush as I purchased a cheep one with bristles and it works great but the issue is thats theres no guard at the base just above the handle or the bristles need to be further from the handle so unless ones careful/slow it will flick dirt and product over you.
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I still use my original set of wheel woolies. They come off the stick if I’m not careful, but other than that still going strong. Probably had them over 10 years now.
Still undecided on a pressure washer. Maybe the K4, maybe. I’m only leaning toward Karcher because of the huge selection of aftermarket foam lances and the like. Nilfisk has also confused me with their multitude of ranges and different connections.
Still undecided on a pressure washer. Maybe the K4, maybe. I’m only leaning toward Karcher because of the huge selection of aftermarket foam lances and the like. Nilfisk has also confused me with their multitude of ranges and different connections.
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I’m leaning toward the P55 now, but still undecided!
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It’s a decent bit of kit.
I’ve just got one (albeit a P40) after buying an Evolution P60 last year - find it too big and bulky for home car washing with a gravel drive.
No longer looks like this is a high mileage GT which is regularly ragged and tracked - it is, but it doesn’t look it at least
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I understand why you’d think that, but it’s not quite true.
There’s more to chemical reactions than just whether something is a base or an acid - it depends on whether it’s caustic, as an example, and while I can’t categorically say whether Bilberry is, I highly doubt it as it would be terrible for your skin, and certainly not safe for regular use outdoors by the average person.
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Looking a bit cleaner after a quick polish
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I got mine back in June 2022. Had to make use of their customer service and they helped out with a replacement high-pressure gun. It was a known weak point in the original pack and I believe they have changed it since then.
I also upgraded to their newer foam canon.
The main thing is I can store away on the shelf neatly when not in use and it not to cumbersome to setup.
Its been about 3 months since i done a proper wash as the wax has been holding up quite well, although i need to get back out there and do another pre wash, snow foam, two bucket , polish and physical wax session again
hopefully when the weather is back to normal
hopefully when the weather is back to normal
I got the P50 from B and Q for £159 including using a discount code for them and topcash back or quidco.
It comes without the foam cannon as I was advised the one you get isn't worth it anyway. I then just bought the MJJC foam canon for £40 to pair with it. 12m hose is an absolute godsend. Gun is excellent and pressure has been superb. I only use it for car cleaning and for me and cleaning the cars once a week it's been a bargain.
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I’ve ended up doing the same. P50 from B&Q, works out cheaper than a lot of other places I’ve looked and they deliver on the day I need it. Have also ordered the AVA premium foam canon kit since I always like to have a few bottles on hand and it comes with 3 plus lids, seems to be well reviewed too. The 12m hose plus a reel for the same price as the karcher is a great deal. Hoping to get lots of years out of it.
I had ordered the K4 and a random foam canon, but have cancelled both.
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if I had my time again I'd had gone for a pump foam sprayer -
pre-wash works fine with a plain garden sprayer (which I had already replaced anyway, for weed duty), and seems more economical/easier to direct than the AG foam cannon (on k7) I got black friday £30
pump foam sprayer would have been similarly easier to use.
I haven't tried spraying shampoo, which would require rinsing/reusing bottles, but usually use a hot bucket mitt contact wash
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Those of you with the AVA, does it connect to standard Hozelock?
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I bought some of this at the weekend - absolute game changer for removing dust and grime from gaps and crevices on interiors. - not sure how I've lived without it
Is there a branded version available anywhere?
Is there a branded version available anywhere?
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Funny, I spotted that in Lidl today. Several flavours!I bought some of this at the weekend - absolute game changer for removing dust and grime from gaps and crevices on interiors. - not sure how I've lived without it
Is there a branded version available anywhere?
I'm sure I've seen similar products before but not sure if they were higher end than Lidl or more like a JML product.