* The Car Cleaning Thread *

DiNZi · 30 Jan 2015 at 00:27

Hey there, I don't have any car shampoos or wax in our household, yet, we used to bring our car to a place down the road and get it done for a fiver, would take 10-15 minutes to clean. Anyway, not with the car we've got now.

I've just purchased Sakura Car Shampoo Mighty Green bargain at £6.50 for 5 litres (great reviews at the place I bought it online), x2 Kent Drying Towels, I'm guessing I just need some Car Wax now to get rid of little smudges around the car after I've dried it.

What would you recommend? There's a Demon Shine Spray on Shine 1 Litre and Demon Shine Spray Gun Shine 2 Litre at Halfords which are under £10.

I can return that Sakura stuff, I just jumped at the price for the amount your getting, I'm sure it will do a decent job but anyone think CarPlan Trade Hi-Wax Rinse 5L or CarPlan Trade Hi-Foam Wash 5L is any better?

topbanana · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:15

Some people have too much time on their hands

This is a picture of me driving off as you lot are still filling your buckets with water.

Howard · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:18

topbanana said:
Some people have too much time on their hands

This is a picture of me driving off as you lot are still filling your buckets with water.

Congratulations on your extremely useful input. Would you like a medal?

topbanana · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:20

Howard said:
Congratulations on your extremely useful input. Would you like a medal?

P.S. Congratulations on your Ford Mondeo EcoBoost Titanium X Sport Powershift

shauncr91 · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:25

topbanana said:
Some people have too much time on their hands

This is a picture of me driving off as you lot are still filling your buckets with water.

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And the point of this post was?

It's like going into the hardware forum to just make a thread titled "NERDS".

:confused:

Conscript · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:45

topbanana said:
Some people have too much time on their hands

Says the guy getting his picture (half) taken at a Tesco car wash.

Anyway.

Wheel washing brushes. Talk to me. I hate cleaning my wheels so I want something that will mean the least effort, but obviously don't want to damage the wheels. Any recommendations?

topbanana · 30 Jan 2015 at 14:16

shauncr91 said:
It's like going into the hardware forum to just make a thread titled "NERDS".

Terrific idea. Will you do the honours or shall I?

Westyfield2 · 30 Jan 2015 at 14:19

Has anyone used the G3 Professional Permanent Scratch Remover? http://www.g3pro.com/product/g3-permanent-scratch-remover/

shauncr91 · 30 Jan 2015 at 14:27

Conscript said:
Wheel washing brushes. Talk to me. I hate cleaning my wheels so I want something that will mean the least effort, but obviously don't want to damage the wheels. Any recommendations?

Wheel Woolies, really long handles to make it easier and they are lambs wool so won't scratch.

unrealrocks · 30 Jan 2015 at 15:59

shauncr91 said:
Wheel Woolies, really long handles to make it easier and they are lambs wool so won't scratch.

I've always been interested to know if these are any good, they are mega money for what is just a stick with a brush/woollen thing on the end :rolleyes:

Amos91 · 30 Jan 2015 at 16:07

unrealrocks said:
I've always been interested to know if these are any good, they are mega money for what is just a stick with a brush/woollen thing on the end

They are pretty much the staple for wheel cleaning.

unrealrocks · 30 Jan 2015 at 16:14

Amos91 said:
They are pretty much the staple for wheel cleaning.

I agree they are popular, but that doesn't always make them good. Mechanical car washes are popular :eek:

I just use an old wash mitt which seems to-do the job, just wondered what the real advantages of these were.

shauncr91 · 30 Jan 2015 at 16:36

They are brilliant and IMO aren't really overpriced at all.

Conscript · 30 Jan 2015 at 18:32

£37 from cleanyourcar, and that's in the sale.

*low whistle*

I'll have a hunt around. Cheers

CaptainRAVE · 30 Jan 2015 at 19:27

I have my jml turbo brush and autoglym engine degreaser all set for inside the tail pipes and the grime on the bonnet hinges. Looking at the weather tomorrow I will need some thick gloves on!

Lakeland · 30 Jan 2015 at 20:02

Grab it while you can Car Chem Snow Foam 5tlr - £10.20 (was £21.50)

Voxination · 31 Jan 2015 at 12:20

Conscript said:
£37 from cleanyourcar, and that's in the sale.

*low whistle*

I'll have a hunt around. Cheers

I'll give a +1 for wheel woolies, they're definitely worth the cash

CaptainRAVE · 31 Jan 2015 at 13:31

Just tried autoglym engine degreaser on some of the more stubborn areas...wow, that stuff is impressive. It really does a great job.

DampDog · 31 Jan 2015 at 13:43

Conscript said:
£37 from cleanyourcar, and that's in the sale.

*low whistle*

I'll have a hunt around. Cheers

Saverschoice do em for £34.95, not a fortune off, but still a couple of quid.

saverschoiceuk.com

Manbatius · 31 Jan 2015 at 13:53

CaptainRAVE said:
Just tried autoglym engine degreaser on some of the more stubborn areas...wow, that stuff is impressive. It really does a great job.

It certianly is, I like the size it comes in as well. I have only used it the once on an old car and it was excellent.

This thread's made me guilty, not washed the car in two weeks.

Don't really like the car anymore so in the huff with it hahah.

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