*** The Car Cleaning Thread ***

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wow you must have cash just burning in your pocket :eek: CTRL A

I really like Kleen Freaks stuff, been using it for a number of years now.
I'm not a absolute detailing nut, and there is a lot of stuff I haven't used, but KF works very well.
Snow foam works well
Shampoo is definitely good stuff
Wheel cleaner is better than other 'acid free' stuff I've used, their's didn't stain polished alloy unlike others I've come across
Interior cleaner very nice
Glass cleaner very good (I believe it has a dose of rainX in there to, but don't quote me on that)
Detail spray very good, great on everything
liquid wax good
Wax, I find it as good and easier to work than collinite 915

Like I say, I'm not saying it's THE best, but I doubt you'd be unhappy with it :)

All the interesting stuff I do at my work gets some KF luvin :)
 
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Just ordered some of that Sonax Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer, and Auto Finesse Tripple as I've heard good things about both.

Going to try using the Sonax on the windscreen as it looks like a very good rain repellent...
 
Where do you guys get your cleaning products from? I need a wash mitt and some new microfibres for drying off.
 
Robbo said:
Just ordered some of that Sonax Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer, and Auto Finesse Tripple as I've heard good things about both.

Going to try using the Sonax on the windscreen as it looks like a very good rain repellent...
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I wouldn't, it's not for the windscreen/glass.

Spuddy said:
Where do you guys get your cleaning products from? I need a wash mitt and some new microfibres for drying off.
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Clean Your Car, Halfords, Amazon. Loads of places. Have a look on CYC ;)
 
Just keep it simple. Simples.

My plastic box of cloths and products is small, but I tend to stick to a particular product for a particular job only. It's quick, it's not expensive and most of all, it's minimal faff.

Some days I don't even 2 bucket as it's not needed.

2 bucket is usually overrated anyway.

What's that noise?
 
mrk said:
Just keep it simple. Simples.

My plastic box of cloths and products is small, but I tend to stick to a particular product for a particular job only. It's quick, it's not expensive and most of all, it's minimal faff.

Some days I don't even 2 bucket as it's not needed.

2 bucket is usually overrated anyway.

What's that noise?
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I do 2-bucket but I think the 'main' bucket I use is about 20 years old, and the 'dirty' bucket is actually a semi-transparent thing that originally served as a huge tub of sweets!

Looking at the filth that ends up in the 'dirty' bucket once I'm done washing, it shows the benefits, but I don't think there's any benefit to be had from spending a fortune on some trendy thing with a grit guard.


Technique is far more important than expensive shiny products IMHO.
 
I use plasterers buckets that were £6 each, and at 30L they're big enough to not need grit gaurds :D

I buy my stuff from multiple places, I do like Slims detailing the most.
 
Possibly already mentioned in the thread but what is the best way to bring back some of that new car type smell?
 
Must be 5 weeks since I last had the chance to wash the car. The layer of dust was hiding the deep gloss that comes out after each wash. Brilliant colour, when clean!

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Checked all arches too and cleaned them with double the effort. No rust as expected, but a tiny stone chip will need some touch up and lacquer I think.
 
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