* The Car Cleaning Thread *

V_R · 24 Jun 2022 at 14:57

Thanks, I clicked the link to see what you suggest and you just know Amazon will now try to offer me deals on paint brushes for the next 2 months.

@Mekrel I have these: https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/alchemy-detailing-brush-set - They're pretty good for most things though I'd not use them on paintwork, I also have one of the those super soft ones like you for the exterior badges etc.

ShiWarrior · 24 Jun 2022 at 16:12

Mekrel said:
Does anyone have any recommendations for a brush that's good for cleaning interior trim (plastic/vinyl - not leather)?

I have some very soft carbon collective brushes but they're almost too soft, and are better suited for the exterior of the car to clean around emblems and badges.

I'm after something that's got some stiffness to it, but is safe on interior surfaces and won't scratch.

Perhaps this?

i got ones exactly like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detailing-Motorcycle-Automotive-Cleaning-Interior/dp/B072QW5R5W/ref=sr_1_283?crid=3QQELDJJU76P&keywords=wheel+brushes&qid=1656083603&sprefix=wheel+brushes%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-283

used the large one the other day to do the whole of my interior (except carpets) and it works perfectly

i did the Chris Fix method (YT)

chroniclard · 24 Jun 2022 at 16:33

While I do have lots of exterior products I have never brushed my interior.

Doobedoo · 24 Jun 2022 at 16:44

chroniclard said:
While I do have lots of exterior products I have never brushed my interior.

I guess it depends how long you want or need to get away from the misses for

Mekrel · 24 Jun 2022 at 18:29

I find using a brush is great for the busy console area, better than trying to shape a cloth to get between the control wheel for the MMI or into the edges of cup holders etc.

Doobedoo · 27 Jun 2022 at 16:32

Finally received my mystery collaboration box from Car-Chem + a bottle pre soak snow foam to try out.

ddoubleep · 1 Jul 2022 at 12:54

Any recommendations on a manual sprayer or foamer? IK? Marolex?
I was looking to dilute 4% BH Surfex HD and BH Autofoam to give the car a pre-wash and for the tyres / alloys rather than always getting out the mjjc foam cannon all the time.

ShiWarrior · 1 Jul 2022 at 15:54

ddoubleep said:
Any recommendations on a manual sprayer or foamer? IK? Marolex?
I was looking to dilute 4% BH Surfex HD and BH Autofoam to give the car a pre-wash and for the tyres / alloys rather than always getting out the mjjc foam cannon all the time.

I'm buying a carbon collector Hydro+ soon
Or if you want manual pump , I use a marolex foamer 3000

Doobedoo · 1 Jul 2022 at 18:00

I have a Mesto 3132BC 1.5l hand sprayer that I brought a while back. Haven’t used it in a while though.

V_R · 1 Jul 2022 at 18:54

I have an IK Foamer, but tbh I end up using the foam lance most of the times, it's quicker.

The IK is ok but you have to pump the **** out of it for every wheel. PW is just quicker.

ShiWarrior · 1 Jul 2022 at 19:39

PW definitely best, quicker
But if you want to quickly do wheels then the carbon collective sprayer is your best option, I'm getting one to do whole Car with as I'm in a flat

ddoubleep · 1 Jul 2022 at 23:17

The Carbon Collector Hydro+ looks interesting. I was looking at getting EZ-Brushes from in2detailing and they stock it also along with Garage Therapy /ONE: wheel Shampoo.
I find getting the PW out a faff at the best of times but have just picked up the AVA go p55 limited edition as my Karcher died and has the same connections.
My thinking was do entire car in surfex hd via sprayer then coat it with auto foam via the foam cannon whilst then using sprayer for any wheels, arches and shuts etc.

AWPC · 3 Jul 2022 at 13:27

Just spent 2 hours cleaning the alloys then I notice yet more saharan rain dust from last nights brief showers.....! so had to spend another hour cleaning that off by hand...cannot even use my car today :mad:

due to local roads being closed for property developers to use cranes causing traffic chaos & British GP backing up my local main routes out of London.

XeNoN89 · 3 Jul 2022 at 17:46

Anybody got recommendations for something good to clean leather seats from the usual bits of mess made by kids like food grease etc?

ShiWarrior · 3 Jul 2022 at 21:35

put an order in on "in2Detailing" today, says its coming tomorrow already ! wow that's quick for a Sunday !

ill let you know what's in the box

AWPC · 3 Jul 2022 at 21:41

Tips please I just noticed some rubber door sill marks on the top inner door sill lip where the door joins the chassis which are proving tough to remove! Any ideas how to get them out without damaging the paintwork please? What products do I need to get or will just sugar soap do the trick (without causing any damage).

ShiWarrior · 3 Jul 2022 at 21:57

not exactly sure what you mean / where you mean
im guessing the rubber sil round the door has marked your paintwork somewhere ?
try white spirit or T-cut if that's the case ?

AWPC · 3 Jul 2022 at 22:09

ShiWarrior said:
not exactly sure what you mean / where you mean
im guessing the rubber sil round the door has marked your paintwork somewhere ?
try white spirit or T-cut if that's the case ?

Thanks for answering yes that's the area but will using that mark the paintwork or remove any though?

ShiWarrior · 5 Jul 2022 at 15:24

my order has arrived

so i got one

battery powered snow former !!

phil675 · 5 Jul 2022 at 17:33

ShiWarrior said:
battery powered snow former !!

That looks pretty good, I wouldn't probably wouldn't bother getting the pressure washer out and just rinse with the hose if I had that.

Also, I have tried Hydro2 Foam this week and it's really great. After washing again with neutral snowfoam and AG shampoo the car's poor condition paint looks so smooth in the sun.

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