* The Car Cleaning Thread *

rossk26 · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:51

dbmzk1 said:
Snow foaming, or any other basic cleaning like that, shouldn't remove the wax, just the dirt on top of it!

A high consistency is needed to remove the wax with snow foam, however depending on the product and appliance, it's likely it won't ever remove all the wax, and that's where flaying comes in to remove any excess wax.

Snow foam is used in lower concentrates to remove all the dirt on top of the wax. Done correctly you can essentially clean the car without a mitt and bucket.

Raymond Lin · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:54

rossk26 said:
A high consistency is needed to remove the wax with snow foam, however depending on the product and appliance, it's likely it won't ever remove all the wax, and that's where flaying comes in to remove any excess wax.

Snow foam is used in lower concentrates to remove all the dirt on top of the wax. Done correctly you can essentially clean the car without a mitt and bucket.

Would you wax every time you use Snow foam?

I'm asking coz my dad has a pressure washer that he doesn't use, so i'm going to borrow it and try some snow foam! (That means I need a lance

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[TW]Fox · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:55

Raymond Lin said:
Would you wax every time you use Snow foam?

Yes, with 4 different waxes.

Raymond Lin · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:59

[TW]Fox;22300889 said:
Yes, with 4 different waxes.

Then I need one more product!

Brb !

Princey · 8 Jul 2012 at 13:59

Use tyre shine on the windows too.

Raymond Lin · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:01

Princey said:
Use tyre shine on the windows too.

Should I apply Autosol on the bumper?

Princey · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:08

Brake Fluid is best. Brings out a deep shine.

Raymond Lin · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:09

Princey said:
Brake Fluid is best. Brings out a deep shine.

Excellent, thanks for your help.

As a thank you, i'm on my way over to do yours first. I hear Vauxhalls shines up best when polish with sandpaper

mrk · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:10

I don't like this thread any more.

But on a related note, yesterday another 2 passengers passed comment about feeling bad by stepping into my car with shoes on because it was like they were ruining the carpets

I think I've done a good job at car cleaning/maintenance =]

Princey · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:11

Raymond Lin said:
Excellent, thanks for your help.

As a thank you, i'm on my way over to do yours first. I hear Vauxhalls shines up best when polish with sandpaper

I prefer using my stubble to flatten back my paint before using my DA to buff to a deep glossy shine.

Raymond Lin · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:21

mrk said:
I don't like this thread any more.

But on a related note, yesterday another 2 passengers passed comment about feeling bad by stepping into my car with shoes on because it was like they were ruining the carpets

I think I've done a good job at car cleaning/maintenance =]

Thread need pictures of clean cars.

Mine is dirty atm, got editing to do.

Princey · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:27

Raymond Lin said:
Thread need pictures of clean cars.

Washed with water, dried with a towel and finished with polish.

[TW]Fox · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:32

But never driven and hidden away so doesnt count

Fr0dders · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:34

Raymond Lin said:
Would you wax every time you use Snow foam?

I'm asking coz my dad has a pressure washer that he doesn't use, so i'm going to borrow it and try some snow foam! (That means I need a lance )

No

Snow foam is just a pre wash and should be done every time you wash to reduce the amount of **** you have on the car that ends up in your mitt that could scratch the paintwork as you wash.

Princey · 8 Jul 2012 at 14:36

Hey, I've done 13000 miles since I've had it.

pepsilol · 8 Jul 2012 at 15:01

How long have you had it?

Draeger · 8 Jul 2012 at 15:07

What do you lot use to clean/polish your windscreen?. Do you use anything on the wiper blades themselves?.

pepsilol · 8 Jul 2012 at 15:09

No, nothing sits between my windscreen and wiper blades.

Princey · 8 Jul 2012 at 15:11

pepsilol said:
How long have you had it?

2 years or 2 minutes depending if you ask me or OcUK.

phil675 · 8 Jul 2012 at 15:18

Draeger said:
What do you lot use to clean/polish your windscreen?. Do you use anything on the wiper blades themselves?.

I use AG Fast Glass which does a good job inside and out. I've considered getting that Carlack stuff that makes the water fly off but I have a fear of only being able to cover 2/3 of the windscreen as I'm not quite lanky enough to reach the middle

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