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

The Funktopus said:
Just wondering whether anyone here has any experience of getting rid of the smell of cigarette smoke from a car with a cloth interior? I bought it in December 2022, and because it was freezing cold that day, I didn’t notice. It was only months later when the weather started to warm up that smell became apparent. I’ve taken the car to a commercial car wash a few times and had a mini valet, tried using a few sprays, car shampoos that I’ve picked up from Halfords, but it still persists.

Are there any products anyone could recommend to try and get rid of it? I’ve not been too bothered about it as it was a 2nd car, and hasn’t really seen much use, but I’m looking to sell it on and downsize, so I’d like to sort it if I can.

Cheers!
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Sparky said:
You wont get foam with shampoo, I use Autoglym Polar Blast and a MJJC V3 Foam Cannon.
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Mekrel said:
That attachment doesn't look like a foam cannon either, that looks more like just a soaping bottle.

I personally wouldn't use a PH neutral snow foam either, they're pretty pointless and counter intuitive. If your pre-wash is poor, the panels are not as clean as they could be before the contact wash.

Bilt Hamber Touch-Less is my go to.
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i also agree here too

shampoo is not a pre wash or foam product and change your attachments to use a stubby gun and a foam cannon, what pressure washer is it so we can look at changing the lance over to a quick connect system perhaps

MJCC foam cannon + BH TouchLess then and your good to go
 
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MissChief said:
It's a cheap Pressure washer from Screwfix I think, one of their own brands. The attachments wouldn't work with my mums old Karcher lances as they were too big. Will look into the BH TouchLess or Autoglym Polar Blast.
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Hoses for Titan

Directhoses for replacement pressure washer hoses compatible with major brands such as Karcher, Nilfisk, also offering useful accessories.
www.directhoses.net

i emailed them when i was not sure what i could do with my pressure washer i had, and they directed me to the correct kit
 
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Been doing this for many years now, and ive been constantly learning new things every day and im trying to make things easy/simple as possible

so im currently in the process or putting a shopping cart together to help me clean more efficiently and take out the hard work

as my car is 100 - 200 yards away , i have to carry all my stuff over to the car, can be a real pain.

so im currently looking at this lot :

www.in2detailing.co.uk

Carbon Collective XL Duffle Bag – 48L

Our Carbon Collective Duffle bag is ideal for detailers who need to transport or store a large amount of detailing products.The design consists of two seperate bags, when zipped together have a combined size of 48 litres.The huge 48 litre capacity is big enough to hold the following items: –...
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to carry over my shoulder, then i can carry water in my hands better

also want to change the way i clean my wheels and front grill etc

so i will be getting this brush :

www.in2detailing.co.uk

Diy Detail Soft Flagged Tip Wash Brush (Green)

The Flagged Tip Wheel & Body Brush is safe to use on all painted surfaces. Premium, medium-soft, nylon bristles built for washing and scrubbing. The spaced out bristles of the Wheel & Body Brush provide a flagged tip for extended coverage for the exterior surfaces being treated. Gentle, yet...
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as i have one of those Gyon small brushes for the tyres ill be ditching it as my hands are too big to hold on to it, its rather cumbersome to use, real faff, ive got barrel brushes that i use currently

not sure what to do my tyre dressing, usually use a MF cloth or brush but i might get the tyre version of the above :

www.in2detailing.co.uk

Diy Detail Tire (Tyre) Shine Brush (Black/White)

The Medium Soft Wash Brush is ideal for deep cleaning while still handling sensitive surfaces with delicacy. Built similar to the Flagged Tip Wheel & Body Brush but with slightly shorter bristles to add some strength. Available in both 8" and 18". Sold Individually
www.in2detailing.co.uk
or will this be ok for dressing?
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in2Detailing Tyre Brush

An ergonomically designed Tyre Brush designed to deep cleans tyres, ridding them of dirt, grime and previously applied dressings. Its lightweight design and stiff nylon bristles ensure maximum scrubbing power with minimal user effort. There is nothing more appealing on a detailed vehicle than a...
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and im out of glass cleaner , so the best on the market :

www.in2detailing.co.uk

Bilt Hamber Trace-Less Glass Cleaner

Traditionally formulated glass cleaners contain non-evaporating surfactants and soaps (that wet and clean) plus glycols, perfumes and dyes. During cleaning these can be left behind causing stubborn streaking and smearing. Bilt-Hamber Laboratories use unique super-wetting, 100% evaporating...
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thoughts?
 
dannyjo22 said:
Will do if we get an overcast day next week I will try them both out :)

I'm planning to use this method from 24 minute mark in this video where I dont empty the whole bottle on the car but do a squirt on the towel and one on the panel...

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first time I've watched this one

i didn't realise you could do rinseless wash then ceramic gloss with clay towel
 
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