*** The Car Cleaning Thread ***

[Draeger]

I think I'll be using it permanently after each wash.

That's what I was thinking of doing. Currently after each wash I quickly do a couple of panels each time on a rotational basis with Triplewax Fast-wax stuff, which works really well, brings up the paint nice and glossy and helps the water beading between washes. It's easy enough to apply but BSD looks like it could be a cracking alternative. So it's just wipe on, wipe off? And can it be applied to panels which aren't completely dry yet?

Ta.

 

[Atari]

That's what I was thinking of doing. Currently after each wash I quickly do a couple of panels each time on a rotational basis with Triplewax Fast-wax stuff, which works really well, brings up the paint nice and glossy and helps the water beading between washes. It's easy enough to apply but BSD looks like it could be a cracking alternative. So it's just wipe on, wipe off? And can it be applied to panels which aren't completely dry yet?

Ta.

Yep, pretty much is wipe on, wipe off (or spray on, wipe off - depending on how you feel )

I've not yet applied it to a wet panel, but I've read some people do it that way on DW so you should be golden.

The water beading is incredible on this stuff though, a quick blast down the dual carriageway by work is often enough to have the car dry again

 

[Draeger]

Excellent, sounds good. Ta for the info on it. Going to grab some tomorrow, I assume the likes of Halfrauds sell it?

 

[Atari]

I dont think they do - I believe Clean Your Car and the rain forest place sell it though

 

[MORE SPEED]

I dont think they do - I believe Clean Your Car and the rain forest place sell it though

eBay was the cheapest when I bought mine, haven't looked since though

 

[Draeger]

Ah, ok - cool. Mail order it will be then!

 

[kindai]

Might aswell ask in here.

I picked up a BWM z4 convertible 2 days ago. Next week im having it professionally valleted inside and out and detailed.

Once done, what should I be doing to "keep on top of it" in terms of regular cleaning etc, and any line of products or equipment to keep things looking brand new for as long as possible?

Thanks

 

[shauncr91]

You want a nice easy to apply sealent for the paintwork, if you go for a proper wax all the time you'll soon get fed up of spending an hour every time you wash it protecting it, I recommend Chemical Guys V7 Sealent, can do the whole car in 10 minutes and it'll keep up your paint protection.

 

[kindai]

How about a general shampoo/wash product? Anything inparticular recommended as best? Same goes for the wheels / tyres etc, I guess theres going to be something different for those.

 

[lmfy2k]

Ah, ok - cool. Mail order it will be then!

cheapest place is here: http://www.saverschoiceuk.com/sonax...750ml-spray-trigger-bottle-quick-protect.html

free postage

ordered from them last week, great service!

they are also the cheapest around for Wheel Woolies to: http://www.saverschoiceuk.com/wheel-woolies-3-piece-wheel-cleaning-kit.html

 

[lmfy2k]

Might aswell ask in here.

I picked up a BWM z4 convertible 2 days ago. Next week im having it professionally valleted inside and out and detailed.

Once done, what should I be doing to "keep on top of it" in terms of regular cleaning etc, and any line of products or equipment to keep things looking brand new for as long as possible?

Thanks

In a nutshell:

1. any PH neutral shampoo: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/auto-finesse-lather-cat3.html
2. Decent wash mitt: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/microfiber-madness-incredimitt-cat3.html
3. Decent drying towel: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pb-luxury-drying-towel-cat5.html
4. 2 bucket method wash
5. tyre dressing: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/meguiars-endurance-tyre-gel-cat15.html

head over to detailingworld mate, be prepared to lighten your bank balance though hehe it gets very additive from here on!

 

[Westyfield2]

7000 is going to be waaaaay too fast for what you want to achieve I believe.

You can get the Silverline DA/rotary from the rainforest place for not much money these days so they may be a good shout to get you started.

Ah ok, thanks.

 

[Burned_Alive]

Anyone use a water filter?

Think Im going to pick up one of the Raceglaze 0ppm filters so I can rinse without drying...

http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/race-glaze/400-litre-0ppm-car-washing-filter/

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=272498

 

[Leigh]

Picked up some Iron X and a snow foam lance last week and used last weekend. Was a little disappointed with the amount of dirt removed by the snow foam (next to none) but the overall result looked cleaner.

I wetted down the car first before applying the snow foam and wondered if that was my mistake?

 

[cheechm]

How thick was the foam and how long did you leave it to dwell? Also what was the snow foam you used?

 

[Atari]

I wasn't impressed with most of the snow foams I tried, the only one that seemed to actually clean the car was Magifoam but that took longer to clean off the drive than it did to wash the car.

I've relegated foam to the colder months now and just give it a going over with a pre-wash or straight in with a mitt and Dodo Juice BTBM

 

[-Ad-]

Snowfoam = Overhyped.

Pickup some Citrus Pre-wash and a 2L garden pump sprayer. Just dilute, spray on, leave 5mins, power wash, then get on with your wash as normal.

It'll remove as much dirt (if not more) than snow foam, will cost less and take less time.

 

[Burned_Alive]

Bear in mind though, citrus pre wash will remove any wax, whereas you can get 'safe' snowfoam that wont strip the wax layer.

 

[Amos91]

Bear in mind though, citrus pre wash will remove any wax, whereas you can get 'safe' snowfoam that wont strip the wax layer.

Or use AF Citrus Power / Demonshine RDS which is wax safe.

 

[nam]

if you have a snowfoam bottle aready just stick the citrus pre-wash in there, Works well,,

The Citrus Pre-wash on CYC is wax Friendly..