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GTAMADDOG · 27 Nov 2022 at 14:21

Told myself not to buy any more car cleaning products because I already had getting on for ten quick detailer type products before you get in to any other type of product, then the Soft99 Black Friday event happened. Missed out on their Neutral Creamy Shampoo (left ordering for 24 hours and it sold out :mad:

), so I bought Soft99 'Pitch' instead which appears to be a tar/iron spot remover which I'll try on the wheels at some point.

205,000 miles now and she doesn't scrub up too bad.

Also bought Soft99 Speed & Barrier, Luxury Gloss Wax, Fukupika and a 3-pack of detailing brushes in the Soft99 sale. Bought P&S Beadmaker a couple of weeks ago as well, I think I have an addiction...

ShiWarrior · 30 Nov 2022 at 12:29

SOD IT

i just ~~washed~~ cleaned my car in an hour, using waterless wash method, 99% clean now

what i used:

Car Pro Echo2o
Noodle mitt
microfiber towel

Method :

diluted Car pro to 1:20
sprayed onto one panel
sprayed onto mitt
Wipe panel
grab microfiber
buff off

needed 2 noodle's and 2 towels really

i left the bottom skirting to last

ddoubleep · 30 Nov 2022 at 18:11

ShiWarrior said:
SOD IT

i just ~~washed~~ cleaned my car in an hour, using waterless wash method, 99% clean now

what i used:

Car Pro Echo2o
Noodle mitt
microfiber towel

Method :

diluted Car pro to 1:20
sprayed onto one panel
sprayed onto mitt
Wipe panel
grab microfiber
buff off

needed 2 noodle's and 2 towels really

i left the bottom skirting to last

You did what now! Step up from Fairy Liquid and a sponge...

What did you think? Trying to finish off the products I have before try but for maintenance seems worth a try.

ShiWarrior · 30 Nov 2022 at 19:43

its good, works
rinseless wash what have been better though

this wash i did is designed for light dusting, but can be done more soiled
if i wanted to do it properly, i would have used loads of cloths etc

dlockers · 1 Dec 2022 at 23:33

grudas said:
Love the beading after a fresh coating..

Moar pics of that outrageous fence

grudas · 1 Dec 2022 at 23:38

dLockers said:
Moar pics of that outrageous fence

lol… It’s not that bad. Just needs some paint, will be done when it’s warmer

dlockers · 1 Dec 2022 at 23:39

grudas said:
lol… It’s not that bad. Just needs some paint, will be done when it’s warmer

To avoid confusion I meant OUTRAGEOUS like, ostentatious. I wouldn't be surprised a man with a fence like that drives a car like yours.

grudas · 2 Dec 2022 at 00:03

dLockers said:
To avoid confusion I meant OUTRAGEOUS like, ostentatious. I wouldn't be surprised a man with a fence like that drives a car like yours.

Ahhh I see! we only bought this house in June, previous owners doing… you should see the chandeliers inside

Mekrel · 3 Dec 2022 at 14:45

Used Glaco DX on the glass today, tested the wipers and no judder.

Think it's all in the prep, used a rinseless wash on the glass, used Glaco compound, used rinseless to remove as much of the compound as possible before using BH Cleanser Fluid to 100% remove remainants of the compound.

After applying DX I leveled with a damp microfibre, before buffing with a dry one.

ShiWarrior · 3 Dec 2022 at 15:03

Cool

Let us know if you see any squares , like when your demisting the car in the morning

teenwolf · 3 Dec 2022 at 16:03

far too cold to wash the car will wait until march see how much dirt i can build up

Jokester · 3 Dec 2022 at 16:05

teenwolf said:
far too cold to wash the car will wait until march see how much dirt i can build up

I find dirt is a good protection layer against winter salt deposits

rodders · 3 Dec 2022 at 18:03

I gave the snow foam a go today, was quite cold though.

grudas · 3 Dec 2022 at 18:59

teenwolf said:
far too cold to wash the car will wait until march see how much dirt i can build up

Washed all 3 cars today

rodders · 4 Dec 2022 at 15:43

Is BH auto foam better than BH touchless?
I still had a film over the bonnet, I thought it would have removed it better. It was loose, I could run my finger through it and you could see where, just thought it would have lifted with the pressure washer.

CaptainRAVE · 4 Dec 2022 at 16:07

rodders said:
Is BH auto foam better than BH touchless?
I still had a film over the bonnet, I thought it would have removed it better. It was loose, I could run my finger through it and you could see where, just thought it would have lifted with the pressure washer.

I’ve always found it tricky to get the concentration right, but once found it removes most, but not all of the grime.

ShiWarrior · 4 Dec 2022 at 16:27

rodders said:
Is BH auto foam better than BH touchless?
I still had a film over the bonnet, I thought it would have removed it better. It was loose, I could run my finger through it and you could see where, just thought it would have lifted with the pressure washer.

Hi

touchless is the new improved version

what ratio did you do ?
its only a "pre Wash" but should remove most light dusting

Jokester · 4 Dec 2022 at 16:52

What are people using for inside glass cleaning?

ShiWarrior · 4 Dec 2022 at 16:53

same thing i use for the outside
but attacked in a different way

rodders · 4 Dec 2022 at 17:29

ShiWarrior said:
Hi

touchless is the new improved version

what ratio did you do ?
its only a "pre Wash" but should remove most light dusting

Perhaps I'm expecting too much! I'm new to foaming.
It did nothing to the front wheels either, should foam? I thought it would do a bit. Back wheels were ok, not much dust on them to start with.
Not sure on the ratio, I have a new pressure washer and it's a new foam cannon and I haven't timed it yet, so I just chucked some in.

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