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I've been hearing great things of Poorboys Black hole for metallic black cars, and was thinking of getting some along with their pink wheel sealant. Would people reccomend these as a good idea, and if so, where should I put them into my routine?

rinse with hose
AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo (2 bucket with lambs wool mitt)
AutoGlym Fast Glass
AutoGlym Super Resin Polish
AutoGlym Extra Gloss Protection
Rinse with hose
 
I'm no scientist but can't explain how hot steam causes moisture which in turn causes rust on metals.

For evidence, please look at my mothers car who stored her car in a garage with a tumble dryer which cause the car to fall apart!
 
peterattheboro said:
I'm no scientist but can't explain how hot steam causes moisture which in turn causes rust on metals.

For evidence, please look at my mothers car who stored her car in a garage with a tumble dryer which cause the car to fall apart!
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thats different.

that car was subjected to very high humidity for how long? a few years? How about leaving the car under a sprinkler for a few years too?

steam cleaning is no worse than washing your car with water. as long as it isnt too hot.
 
Gave the motor a clean today, the images aren't too great as they were taken on my phone;

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I just realized I forgot to do the bleedin' tyres. Did the alloys but the tyres look filthy. By this time tomorrow the entire thing will be filthy again. There's just something about the colour that attracts the worst of everything, like grime and bugs :mad:
 
Clarkey said:
No, it'll be better.
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Why? When it's a myth that you are supposed to wash a car with warm water as it's doesn't make a difference. You arent trying to kill any bacteria on a car like you do with skin.

I am very interested to know how a steam wash with no products is better than a traditional wash using shampoo, Last Touch and Super Degreaser etc
 
I might be wrong, but warm water tends to expand and loosen things up more. I'd imagine the bodywork as an example would expand ever so slightly (obviously not visible to the naked eye at all), helping to loosen the dirt and grime off, for an easier wash. It's one of the defining characteristics of heat; things react to it.
 
peterattheboro said:
Why? When it's a myth that you are supposed to wash a car with warm water as it's doesn't make a difference. You arent trying to kill any bacteria on a car like you do with skin.

I am very interested to know how a steam wash with no products is better than a traditional wash using shampoo, Last Touch and Super Degreaser etc
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Warm water lifts dirt better, and if you don't believe me then why do you think the pros go to the trouble of having heated pressure washers etc?

I can't see steam causing any particular harm in terms of moisture - in fact, if anything it would probably be better as steam disipates quicker and doesn't hang about in nooks and crannies. The only issue I can see is heat, my basic knowledge of science tells me that if he's using water then the steam has to be at least 100c, which is probably hotter than I'd like to go, but if he's getting good results then why not?
 
Clarkey said:
Never used one then? You wouldn't be asking these questions if you had.
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Yeah i'm an expert, that's why i'm asking these very basic questions :rolleyes:

MikeHiow said:
Warm water lifts dirt better, and if you don't believe me then why do you think the pros go to the trouble of having heated pressure washers etc?

I can't see steam causing any particular harm in terms of moisture - in fact, if anything it would probably be better as steam disipates quicker and doesn't hang about in nooks and crannies. The only issue I can see is heat, my basic knowledge of science tells me that if he's using water then the steam has to be at least 100c, which is probably hotter than I'd like to go, but if he's getting good results then why not?
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See I originally thought that and always used warm water until I was informed otherwise that it doesn't do anything different to cold water by a well known detailer.

But then I snowfoam first anyway which loosens the dirt.
 
Yeah my Turtle-wax and Autoglym products all say to use warm water on the directions as well. It's clearly for a reason. Warm water definitely has benefits to it that cold water lacks.

It's coming up to winter now anyway, you'd be crazy to faff around with freezing cold water that'll send shivers down your spine :p
 
[noob alert]
I need to sort out my Z3 properly in the coming weeks.
There's a shop that sells all things Megs near, so I'll just splash out there.

No idea what's on the car atm, but I want to clay and then polish.

So, is this the correct procedure?
- Rinse
- Wash (2 bucket, 2 lambswool mitts: one for up, one for down)
- Rinse
- Dry (might buy a fancy Megs towel)
- Clay
- Megs DACP

However, what should I use to apply the polish, and then what should I use to get rid of it?
I have no intention of buying a rotary buffer.
 
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