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MarkeR said:
Can anyone recommend a good brush for washing the car after foaming? Been using a microfibre hand mit and my back is breaking at times, not as young as I used to be lol..
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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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ShiWarrior said:
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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Does this not damage the paintwork? You would have to dunk it like a mitt every so often?
 

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ddoubleep said:
Does this not damage the paintwork? You would have to dunk it like a mitt every so often?
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you always have to dip whatever you use, sponge or mitt or this brush

but experienced detailers would most likely foam spray and gently pressure wash a car first so it was reasonably clean before starting hand washing
 

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Matt-Page said:
Recommendations please for a carpet cleaning machine to do the carpets/mats/seats?

Also what cleaning solutions?

Worth getting the drill brush attachments to work the soap/solution in?

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I use a Vax I’ve stollen from my dad.

It gets proper grim.


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With some diluted Surfex HD.


The Vax does also dilute but not enough. I usually go 1:9, which is then diluted down further by the Vax.









I have the drill attachments. Only worth it if there’s some stubborn dirt on the carpets :)
 

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MrRockliffe said:
The scrub pads are good. They’re larger versions of the ones I use.
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I’ve always wanted one, looking forward to giving it a try.

Should do the trick removing any shine from Plastics and restore them back to a nice Mate finish.

I’ll pair it with Autofinesse Verso.

Although now I just need some un-disturbed and un-rushed time on the drive which is rare these days :(
 
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Going to buy a DA machibe to polish and wax our cars after losing the will to live doing my Mrs car by hand, paint is in good condition but I presume I should still clay it before using the DA? Any recommendations on Clay and liquid to use?
 

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Gilbert89 said:
FYI - It’s £9.57 for 1 Litre of Aqua Coat at EuroCarParts currently.

You seem to wash it in the rain often, do you really hate the drying process that much :p
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New born baby means I don't have the time or the energy. Wife gives me evils if I spend too much time.onnyhe car too. :D

Plus the dust and weather means it's not even worth the effort most times.
 

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dannyjo22 said:
Going to buy a DA machibe to polish and wax our cars after losing the will to live doing my Mrs car by hand, paint is in good condition but I presume I should still clay it before using the DA? Any recommendations on Clay and liquid to use?
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I would:

Iron fallout remover
Tar remover
Then clay



For claying: bilt hamber regular + water with fairy liquid


I don’t like clay lubes as they’re often quite greasy/oily, and so you typically need to wash the car again before taking a polisher to it.

Soapy water rinses off :) It’s also practically free.

But make sure it’s slick enough (about a tea spoon in a 750ml bottle)



For polishing:

Das6 V2 + Scholl S20 Black + Spyder Pad (Navy). Best one-step combo I’ve ever used.
 
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kona786 said:
New born baby means I don't have the time or the energy. Wife gives me evils if I spend too much time.onnyhe car too. :D

Plus the dust and weather means it's not even worth the effort most times.
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Mines 4 this month, and I know the exact look you are referring too.

Time on the drive only decreases I’m afraid!
 

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MrRockliffe said:
I would:

Iron fallout remover
Tar remover
Then clay



For claying: bilt hamber regular + water with fairy liquid


I don’t like clay lubes as they’re often quite greasy/oily, and so you typically need to wash the car again before taking a polisher to it.

Soapy water rinses off :) It’s also practically free.

But make sure it’s slick enough (about a tea spoon in a 750ml bottle)



For polishing:

Das6 V2 + Scholl S20 Black + Spyder Pad (Navy). Best one-step combo I’ve ever used.
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Isn't fairy liquid a no no for cars, due to the salt content?
 

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rodders said:
Isn't fairy liquid a no no for cars, due to the salt content?
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Would be news to me. Obviously you don’t want to be using a bucket load every time you wash but a small amount to act as a lubricant for claying should be fine - I’ve been doing so for 5 years and haven’t seen any adverse effects.


Got the idea from ChrisFix

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