*** The Car Cleaning Thread ***

[iMacMart]

Worth every penny. Don't need it often and mine has lasted years. Just don't use it when the mitt or paint are hot.

No will do, and in the shade if the suns out...

 

[VaderDSL]

OK so going to clay bar my car tonight after work as the evening are lighter now so I'll wash it (jet wash) and mitt soap wash. then clay bar with suitable lubricant do I then wash it again then add the polish?

Got this clay -
Bilt Hamber Auto Clay Bar Regular 200g

And this wax -
Bilt Hamber BHDSW250 Double Speed-Wax 250ml

Thanks

The double speed wax, less is definitely more! When I first used it I put too much on and it was a nightmare (as I assume most wax products are if you put too much on).

 

[iMacMart]

The double speed wax, less is definitely more! When I first used it I put too much on and it was a nightmare (as I assume most wax products are if you put too much on).

Noted!

 

[Cookeh]

Some quick detailer is useful in scenarios like that, helps the microfiber cut into the excess.

 

[iMacMart]

Assuming I can clay the windows, front/rear lights?

Not wax the glass obviously

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Assuming I can clay the windows, front/rear lights?

Not wax the glass obviously

I clay everything. Just be sure to use lots of lube

 

[iMacMart]

I clay everything. Just be sure to use lots of lube

Like a bit of lube as does the wife but that's another story ...

 

[ShiWarrior]

how do you stop the wipers from dragging over the windscreen ?
i clean the glass and the wipers

i guess glass polish would help here?

 

[Cookeh]

No, polish only makes them skip. What do you mean (specifically) when you say dragging - making noises or?

 

[Raymond Lin]

Clay bar the car today, first time in over a year, paint now is silky smoothhhhhhhhh. Except I see lots of micro scratches.....it really needs fixing and I’m getting too old (and lazy) to polish it by hand!

Ps need to get more PERL.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Clay bar the car today, first time in over a year, paint now is silky smoothhhhhhhhh. Except I see lots of micro scratches.....it really needs fixing and I’m getting too old (and lazy) to polish it by hand!

Ps need to get more PERL.

Resin polish and a machine if you can't be bothered to do it by hand.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Resin polish and a machine if you can't be bothered to do it by hand.

I have a DA in the shed somewhere.

 

[ShiWarrior]

No, polish only makes them skip. What do you mean (specifically) when you say dragging - making noises or?

first sweep they are fine, on the way back they drag over the glass, like skipping bits (and making lots of noise)

 

[CaptainRAVE]

first sweep they are fine, on the way back they drag over the glass, like skipping bits (and making lots of noise)

Got clay? Clay the glass. Nothing else comes close.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Got clay? Clay the glass. Nothing else comes close.

nope, never used clay

 

[BananaDunka]

Pro Kleen stuff seems good.

 

[ShiWarrior]

so i searched on google about skipping wipers and found this little video, does it actually work all the time ?

 

[Cookeh]

Was my first thought, I'd check blades or the arm. I actually drafted my first message saying to check your wipers arms but wasnt sure quite what you meant at first.

 

[ShiWarrior]

cheers ill adjust it

 

[Boycey0211]

Gents, just got myself a replacement pressure washer, nilfisk c110 7-5 at a good price but want a decent snow foam Lance this time as the marcher one was rubbish. Anyone recommend a good one? Can't really work out what fitting I need and it seems a bit of a minefield with this one!