Seemed like a good idea but that seems damn expensive on a per wipe basis.
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Seemed like a good idea but that seems damn expensive on a per wipe basis.
Gonna go for this as you seem to also like the minimal effort tactic
What else do i need? Just a sponge/wash mitt?
Sooo...
slight confession, hopefully it gives you all a laugh at my expense!
Turns out my issue was user error... I wrongly thought the pump would be running all the time, just at a lower rpm when not using the lance, hence the pump working for a second or so then stopping. What a wally! The Mrs nearly wet herself when I told her!
Now to go grovelling to Amazon as I'm supposed to be returning both!
On a plus side, Bilt Hamber snow foam worked great on my A2!
slight confession, hopefully it gives you all a laugh at my expense!
Turns out my issue was user error... I wrongly thought the pump would be running all the time, just at a lower rpm when not using the lance, hence the pump working for a second or so then stopping. What a wally! The Mrs nearly wet herself when I told her!
Now to go grovelling to Amazon as I'm supposed to be returning both!
On a plus side, Bilt Hamber snow foam worked great on my A2!
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Now that is funny. Thanks for admitting your faux pas
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My 8m nilfisk hose arrived 
I can finally clean both cars without having to move the pressure washer about constantly.
Edit: just read that. Brilliant. Well done for admitting your mistake. It is great that it is indeed so quiet when not in use.
I can finally clean both cars without having to move the pressure washer about constantly.
Edit: just read that. Brilliant. Well done for admitting your mistake. It is great that it is indeed so quiet when not in use.
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Gonna go for this as you seem to also like the minimal effort tactic
What else do i need? Just a sponge/wash mitt?
This is one of the best I have used (and currently use)...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002PX07LM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BiZXCbY69193S
The Kent drying cloth is a must have too. It is absolutely huge and easily does the whole car.
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Big spanner...
I always use half a wipe. If you've got birds taking a big enough **** on your car that you need to use a whole wipe invest in an air rifle instead
Excellent cheers, whilst i like the idea of having 3 lances for convenience, i think the idea of spending another £60 isn't too appealing (especially when i inevitably get bored)
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I already had one, but you could just use the same lance for the wash and prewash.
Need to buy new wheel cleaner. What's the go to nowadays? I was going to buy BH Auto Wheels (5L), having previously used Sonax's version (which I thought was excellent by the way), but didn't know if anything newer/better was around now.
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Bilberry wheel cleaner.
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I concur.
It feels like 2x much if not more concentrated or effective than Sonax stuff.
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