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Worx has released a new version of their pressure washer

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20V High-Flow 56Bar HydroShot Cordless Portable Power Cleaner/Water Sprayer - with Accessories, Battery & Charger - Worx UK

Unlike conventional pressure washers with a bulky body unit, mains connection and garden hose attached to a tap, the new Worx Nitro high-flow HydroShot WG633E runs on batteries. It draws water from any source, including bottles, buckets, pools, lakes even sea water. It’s ideal for cleaning...
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now 56 bar ! (812 psi)

looks more powerful than the old one!

 
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inflames said:
It appears that I have run out certain products and need to replace them. So wondering if there are any decent alternatives that I haven’t used before.

So I need some more snow foam, have enough left over for one more wash. I usually flip between Wax planets Eight below and BH autofoam.

Wheel cleaner/fallout remover. My default on this has been BH wheel cleaner. I usually clean the wheels with a combination of shampoo and a APC then give them mist of the wheel cleaner. So I usually make a bottle last a while.

Glass cleaner, this one I not usually fussed about I just usually buy what ever is on offer.

Finally I need to a new summer wax, I use Fuso coat over the winter months for it’s longer lasting protection and then move over to a more glossy wax in the summer. I ran out of my last pot of wax planets white noise. So thinking about a Carnauba or another Montan wax.

Anyone got any got recommendations?
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Have not used it yet, but my next wax purchase will be Geyeon q2 wax, also have used geyeon glass+, really happy with the rear windscreen, but not so happy with the front, think maybe I applied to much or something
 
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Haze said:
Have not used it yet, but my next wax purchase will be Geyeon q2 wax, also have used geyeon glass+, really happy with the rear windscreen, but not so happy with the front, think maybe I applied to much or something
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The Geyeon glass + is what I just ran out of, will admit was a decent glass cleaner. The only thing I did notice was I used it a lot quicker than any other glass cleaner I have had before.
 
inflames said:
It appears that I have run out certain products and need to replace them. So wondering if there are any decent alternatives that I haven’t used before.

So I need some more snow foam, have enough left over for one more wash. I usually flip between Wax planets Eight below and BH autofoam.

Wheel cleaner/fallout remover. My default on this has been BH wheel cleaner. I usually clean the wheels with a combination of shampoo and a APC then give them mist of the wheel cleaner. So I usually make a bottle last a while.

Glass cleaner, this one I not usually fussed about I just usually buy what ever is on offer.

Finally I need to a new summer wax, I use Fuso coat over the winter months for it’s longer lasting protection and then move over to a more glossy wax in the summer. I ran out of my last pot of wax planets white noise. So thinking about a Carnauba or another Montan wax.

Anyone got any got recommendations?
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Take a look at the Garage Therapy range, Highly rated by most
 
well, I'm surprised

i looked at all these (not the top 2)
and the results surprised me as I thought for example the Makkita was less powerful than the Greenworks
but i hadn't realised Karcher has made a battery powered pressure washer

 
Spent a couple of hours giving the exterior a good clean this morning…

One journey later and the front end is peppered with 100’s of Green Fly’s!

Went for a spirited drive so B Roads, Sun = BUGS.

Edit: Just didn’t sit right with me leaving it in that state after only washing this morning…

Went over the Glass with Autoglym Fast Glass and lightly over the paintwork with Autobrite Elegance (QD) and plucked off any flys I could before saturating and wiping any small ones and general fly guts away :D
 
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Caught a tree branch down the entire side of my iPace. Couples of hours with my ancient DAS 6 and a microfibre pad and it was probably better than before to be honest.

Using some Aquawax for the first time, seemed very easy but no idea if it'll last.
 
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Caught a tree branch down the entire side of my iPace. Couples of hours with my ancient DAS 6 and a microfibre pad and it was probably better than before to be honest.

Using some Aquawax for the first time, seemed very easy but no idea if it'll last.
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Aquawax was always a good trick to the brain as it leaves the paint as smooth as if it has been properly sorted, but it never lasts very long.
 
Okay guys, Hope everyone is well?

Im getting serious about my car cleaning so would like some help. Looking to buy a number of products to make it easier and also cause less damage to paint work.

Wheels & Tyres:

Turtle Wax 53749 Hybrid Solutions Hyper Foam Wheel & Tyre Cleaner 680 ml​

Meguiar's X1902EU Supreme Microfibre Wheel Brush​

SuXHyez Car Tire Cleaning Brush​

Meguiar's G7516EU Endurance Long Lasting High Gloss Black Tire Gel 473 ml​

Meguiar's X3090 Tire Dressing Applicator (with case) for Endurance Tire Gel​


Detaling Brushes:

Adifare 3pcs Car Detailing Brushes Set Soft Auto Detailing Brush Kit​


Claying:

Auto Finesse Glide Clay Lube 500ml​

Bilt Hamber Auto Clay Bar Regular 200g​


Detail Finishing:

Amazon Basics Microfiber Applicators, Blue - 8-Pack​

Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro Flex Car Spray Wax 680ml 53706 - Graphene Infused Detailing Spray​


Drying:

The Rag Company - The Gauntlet Drying Towel - 70/30 Blend Korean Microfiber​


Washing:
Autobrite Citrus Wash Multi Purpose Cleaner

Autobrite Magifoam - Ultimate Prewash Snowfoam 5ltr​

Meguiar's RG203 Yellow Large Car Wash Bucket 5US Gallon x 2​

Young Wolf 2Pcs Car Wash Cleaning Kit Bucket Guards Plastic Car Vehicle Washing Kits Insert Bucket DIrt Remove Fliter​



Are the above okay or are there better prioducts out there?

Also, can anyone recommend anything else i will need like tar and bug removers etc etc?
Whats a good shampoo to use for cleaning?


Already have a Karcher K7 and AutoBrite Snowform Lance already to go.
 
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ShiWarrior said:
One thing I will say, don't get a clay bar, get a clay Blok, as you can reuse it over and over and if you drop it you don't throw it away
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I had no issues with clay bars - I've got the soft Bilt Hamber auto clay. Potentially not obvious, but you should cut it into smaller pieces, it makes it both easier to work, and means if you do drop it then you aren't wasting all of it

Having said that, I have dropped it before, and as long as it's not covered in obvious contaminants, a quick knead to reveal fresh surface and it's good to go again.


With the bilt hamber, clay lube also isn't required - water works fine

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Bilt Hamber - Auto Clay Soft (200g)

Bilt Hamber - Auto Clay Soft (200g) Auto-Clay is a revolutionary clay made here in the UK. Auto-Clay provides a method of removing harmful contamination from vehicle paint finishes, improving its durability and increasing the gloss level of subsequent waxes. All paint finishes are subject to c
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photoshop said:
Any recommendations?
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www.mycarcleaning.co.uk

Chemical Guys Clay Block

Makes your paintwork feel smooth as glass. Removes overspray and industrial contamination Ultra smooth clay technology Glides over the surface removing embedded contaminates Works on paintwork, glass, headlights, exhaust systems, and wheels How It Works The Chemical Guys ClayBlock V2 is the...
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Along with their own clay lube

its been said to not use water as a clay lube
www.torquedetail.com

Clay Bar Lube: Everything You’ve Wanted To Know & More

Do you need clay bar lubricant? What is clay bar lube? Found out those questions and more in our complete guide. A must-read for anyone clay barring a car.
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Reddit - Dive into anything

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