Clean car without sponge or buckets

monkey_boy · 12 Nov 2011 at 10:14

Hi All,

Being very lazy and not particularly wanting to get hands wet/dirty, I was wondering if theres something out there that I could spray on to the car and then jet wash off and leave the car reasonably clean. Would something like Muc-Off do the trick or would it be neccesary to get snowfoam or something?

Other options are the automatic car washes that seem to miss everything or 'hand car wash' places, which are a bit of a detour for me.

Hyburnate · 12 Nov 2011 at 10:19

Get your hands dirty

Fr0dders · 12 Nov 2011 at 10:24

monkey_boy said:
Hi All,

Being very lazy and not particularly wanting to get hands wet/dirty, I was wondering if theres something out there that I could spray on to the car and then jet wash off and leave the car reasonably clean. Would something like Muc-Off do the trick or would it be neccesary to get snowfoam or something?

Other options are the automatic car washes that seem to miss everything or 'hand car wash' places, which are a bit of a detour for me.

Theres no such thing as a touchless wash.

You could just pressure wash it to get the worst off. But it won't be as clean as if you got out a bucket of soapy water and a mitt.

coopersim · 12 Nov 2011 at 10:55

You could always use a long handled soft brush if you don't fancy getting your hands wet. All depends on how much you like your car and if you don't mind getting swirls on it

Raymond Lin · 12 Nov 2011 at 10:56

Snow foam?

Fr0dders · 12 Nov 2011 at 11:01

Raymond Lin said:
Snow foam?

Still not as good as a proper wash. Will leave a fine layer underneath unless you use a harsh TFR mix that will strip any wax or protection you have on.

minimadmotorman · 12 Nov 2011 at 11:05

My sig may imply different but you should get the bucket out and do it properly.

Firestar_3x · 12 Nov 2011 at 11:07

Use a foreign person those no water systems don't work

esK` · 12 Nov 2011 at 12:50

Car wash at your local petrol station, Hands free and will clean the car with minimum effort... Plus it will add a few new marks and dents while its at it!

monkey_boy · 12 Nov 2011 at 21:34

Firestar_3x said:
Use a foreign person those no water systems don't work

Foreign person might end up being the only option. I don't mind using water- I will happily supply as many gallons as needed but just don't want to get cold wet hands.

When I had my old car valeted it seemed to stay clean longer and when the immigrants washed it, it would still bead nicely. I wonder if having that done and then the gentler snow foam might do the job? I'm not after a detailed car, just something that's not 'ruin your clothes' dirty every time you walk by it.

lrlcr · 12 Nov 2011 at 21:42

Take it to the dry cleaners...

s0ck · 12 Nov 2011 at 21:43

monkey_boy said:
Foreign person might end up being the only option. I don't mind using water- I will happily supply as many gallons as needed but just don't want to get cold wet hands.

I used to use those yellow washing up gloves back when I use to do the two bucket method. Get in touch with your feminine side!

shifty_uk · 12 Nov 2011 at 21:58

Plenty of garages around these parts offering car hand washes with snow foam etc as a loss leader. Perfect right now as the awful weather means the car cleaning gets neglected.

Cupra · 12 Nov 2011 at 22:24

go to one of them cheap hand wash places

OpenToSuggestions · 12 Nov 2011 at 22:27

Pay someone who can't speak English £5 to wash it by hand in a carpark somewhere.

mejinks · 12 Nov 2011 at 23:41

Snow foam is just for pre rinsing or for when the car isn't that dirty.

Tomorrows clean will involve:

snow foam
autowash
iron x
tardis
clay bar +qd
Mop + 2 types of pad
3M ultrafina
IPA
Swissvax Shield

And several cups of tea

monkey_boy · 13 Nov 2011 at 06:30

Jesus! How long will that take?

Liverpool-Lad · 13 Nov 2011 at 14:57

monkey_boy said:
Hi All,

Being very lazy and not particularly wanting to get hands wet/dirty, I was wondering if theres something out there that I could spray on to the car and then jet wash off and leave the car reasonably clean. Would something like Muc-Off do the trick or would it be neccesary to get snowfoam or something?

Other options are the automatic car washes that seem to miss everything or 'hand car wash' places, which are a bit of a detour for me.

Just get some elbow length heavy rubber gloves, easy.

monkey_boy · 13 Nov 2011 at 20:04

That sounds a bit James Herriot for me thanks.

mejinks · 13 Nov 2011 at 20:40

monkey_boy said:
Jesus! How long will that take?

About 9 hours for a minor correction. Alas it didn't happen today owing to the weather