*** The Car Cleaning Thread ***

[LiE]

Ditto mrk, I'm waiting for a not so hot day with some clouds. Doing cleaning in direct sunlight is bad

 

[Raymond Lin]

Foam lance arrived, want to try it out soon as I get in but that would be a bit mad >_<

It only takes 5 mins to set up

Doooooooo it !

 

[mrk]

Ditto mrk, I'm waiting for a not so hot day with some clouds. Doing cleaning in direct sunlight is bad

It's not really bad, well it is if you don't move like a ninja when drying

Quick detailer spray helps immensely at stopping water marks.

 

[LiE]

Oh I know, I've done it plenty of times I just want a cooler/cloudier day to do a proper clean/polish/wax.

 

[mrk]

Good thing I did my annual polish/wax a couple of months ago

 

[Clarkey]

Does AG Instant Tyre Dressing stain anyone else's driveways? That's the only thing I don't like about it, and the fact when you spray it, if the wind is blowing it stains the bodywork!

Might get a paint brush and try applying it from a jar or something...

Just wipe it off over spray from the body and wheels straight away, no problem. I won't use anything other than AG on the tyres, others don't look as nice imo.

 

[Phil W]

Just wipe it off over spray from the body and wheels straight away, no problem. I won't use anything other than AG on the tyres, others don't look as nice imo.

I do, just takes a bit of wiping over which is a paint. Drips/overspray on the alloys leave them lovely and shiny when you wipe it off though

 

[mrk]

Oh Autobrite...

 

[Raymond Lin]

I wanna swap my foam lance just for that sticker!

/not really

I might snow foam my car actually, sun sets at a side that the house blocks it to create the perfect shade

 

[[TW]Fox]

Totally don't get the foam lance craze.

 

[mrk]

I've been using the one that came with my pressure washer all these years, it does an average job so have been meaning to get a better one for some time. The foam sticks better; lifts dirt off better, is adjustable.

Looks cool too

 

[Jonnycoupe]

I imagine they are great for bugs aswell?

 

[Raymond Lin]

Totally don't get the foam lance craze.

I guess it's the lazy nature side, besides, I got a pressure washer for nothing

 

[Blackhawk47]

I guess it's the lazy nature side, besides, I got a pressure washer for nothing

Can we sort out a group car clean at your house or something?

 

[tsinc80697]

Totally don't get the foam lance craze.

I only tend to use snow foam if I haven't washed the car for some time or if it's been sat under a tree for a few days. It saves the possibility of rubbing grit/dirt into the paint even with a decent wash mitt it can happen.

 

[peterattheboro]

I only tend to use snow foam if I haven't washed the car for some time or if it's been sat under a tree for a few days. It saves the possibility of rubbing grit/dirt into the paint even with a decent wash mitt it can happen.

This.

Dirt just drops off rather than being rubbed in and scratch the paintwork.

 

[mrk]

Plus it's a sort of gadget to play with. What kind of man doesn't like stuff to play with eh.

 

[LiE]

but foam is so fun!

On a serious note, it's good for cleaning a pretty dirty car because the foam softens the dirt before you hit it with the pressure washer.

 

[Phil W]

but foam is so fun!

On a serious note, it's good for cleaning a pretty dirty car because the foam softens the dirt before you hit it with the pressure washer.

So does water

 

["andy"]

So does water