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Jonnycoupe · 22 Aug 2017 at 19:08

Yeah and autobrite top gloss. Nice to run an open hose for a final rinse to get most spots off. Doesn't really last that well though.

Cookeh · 23 Aug 2017 at 17:42

If anyone is looking for a new pressure washer, turbotoolsonline's fleabay page has some Nilfisk C110s for £44.99 - just grabbed one myself to replace my now dead K2 that requires £38 in parts to fix, and is still likely to fail a day after.

iMacMart · 24 Aug 2017 at 14:18

Internal glass cleaner for the front screen? Currently using white vinegar but the smell isn't too pleasant

Cookeh · 24 Aug 2017 at 14:21

Stoners Invisible Glass, or AutoGlym Fast Glass would be my two preferred choices.

robj20 · 24 Aug 2017 at 15:00

I use ipa/distilled water 75/25.

Greg0986 · 24 Aug 2017 at 15:32

Auto Finesse Crystal or Autosmart Glass Clear

iMacMart · 24 Aug 2017 at 19:44

Greg0986 said:
Auto Finesse Crystal or Autosmart Glass Clear

Great thanks!

And thanks for the other replies ... Will take a look at all of those recommendations

Evo8 · 24 Aug 2017 at 19:45

Gilbert89 said:
Looks great. After application they look identical but as you mention it's the longevity that counts! It smells unreal for those who sniff tyres which is a pro i guess

The gel will last much longer, I've tried both and AG doesn't get a look in now for tyre dressing.

dacads · 25 Aug 2017 at 19:49

All this just from a clay mitt, I still need to use a clay bar though as there's still some tar deposits

iMacMart · 29 Aug 2017 at 10:43

Just placing an order on cleanyourcar.co.uk

got these in my basket, can anyone recommend a screen cloth for the crystal glass please?

Thanks

Monster Microfibre - Purple Monster Edgeless XL
£13.95 £13.95

Meguiars Ultimate Wash and Wax
£16.95 £16.95

Eurow - Ultra Plush Micro-Noodle Wash Mitt
£6.95 £6.95

Auto Finesse - Crystal Glass Cleaner
Size 250ml Bottle £6.95 £6.95

Bilt Hamber - Auto Wheels
Size 1 Litre £14.95 £14.95

Cookeh · 29 Aug 2017 at 10:50

Any waffle weave towel is great for glass.

MoRT489 · 29 Aug 2017 at 11:53

The Bilt Hamber auto wheels is amazing, pretty much a touchless clean, may as well just order the 5 litre straight off as you'll definitely want more after that bottle runs out!

iMacMart · 29 Aug 2017 at 12:12

Good shout

Gilbert89 · 29 Aug 2017 at 12:35

Evo8 said:
The gel will last much longer, I've tried both and AG doesn't get a look in now for tyre dressing.

The Auto Glym was near enough done which is why I thought I'd give Maguires Endurance Tyre Gel a go. Side by side a week later I could clearly see which tyres I used Maguires on as they looked near enough the same as application day almost a week and half later therefore I'll be sticking with this stuff!

Ive applied with a new sponge cut to size but I think I'll give the paintbrush method a go next time around. Anyone have a prefered method for best results?

Kaka · 29 Aug 2017 at 12:37

I also bought a bottle of Bilt Hamber Auto Wheels recently and hope it works better than Valet Pro Billbery Wheel Cleaner. Thought that was crap and was no better than my normal car shampoo.

shadow_boxer · 29 Aug 2017 at 13:52

Any recommedations for snow foam pre-wash. Just finished off a bottle the Chemical Guys Honeydew. Works well but requires a large amount to get a nice thick foam. Cleaning wise was reasonably impressed but heard good things about Bilt Hamber snow foam. Any others worth considering? Thanks

grudas · 29 Aug 2017 at 14:23

MoRT489 said:
The Bilt Hamber auto wheels is amazing, pretty much a touchless clean, may as well just order the 5 litre straight off as you'll definitely want more after that bottle runs out!

yup agreed!

I've got the 5ltr container and it'll last me a year.

dacads · 29 Aug 2017 at 16:08

It is great but I'll be switching to a sealant after it runs out..

MoRT489 · 29 Aug 2017 at 16:47

shadow_boxer said:
Any recommedations for snow foam pre-wash. Just finished off a bottle the Chemical Guys Honeydew. Works well but requires a large amount to get a nice thick foam. Cleaning wise was reasonably impressed but heard good things about Bilt Hamber snow foam. Any others worth considering? Thanks

Autobrite Magifoam - need only an inch of liquid in the bottle, the rest water and you can make creamy-thick snow foam all over 2-3 cars.

Washing the cars yesterday I put a wool mitt on each hand - double speed! And I tried using BSD as a drying aid, it worked fantastically well.

shadow_boxer · 30 Aug 2017 at 00:34

MoRT489 said:
Autobrite Magifoam - need only an inch of liquid in the bottle, the rest water and you can make creamy-thick snow foam all over 2-3 cars.

Washing the cars yesterday I put a wool mitt on each hand - double speed! And I tried using BSD as a drying aid, it worked fantastically well.

Thanks. Might try bsd for drying with too. I tend to apply after drying though.

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