Cleaning Question

Lozza · 31st March 2007, 11:23

Living in a gorund floor flat, i don't have an outside tap so i can't wash the car myself. Car wash, obviously is a no-no...would you say jet-washing it is ok? I will probably do this once week and then pay to have it valeted once a month...does this sound reasonable? I've never loved a car enough to want to clean it this much before!

Also,any tips on cleaning Blades?? Ta

Topcat · 31st March 2007, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Lozza

Living in a gorund floor flat, i don't have an outside tap so i can't wash the car myself. Car wash, obviously is a no-no...would you say jet-washing it is ok? I will probably do this once week and then pay to have it valeted once a month...does this sound reasonable? I've never loved a car enough to want to clean it this much before!

Also,any tips on cleaning Blades?? Ta

I think you need to run in an out with buckets - it will keep you fit

I personally would never put a jet wash near mine for fear of damage to the paintwork but I no people do use them.

richardc · 31st March 2007, 18:07

The brushes in the jet wash are usually left on the floor gathering all sorts of crap that you will be transfering onto your paint. They are just as bad a car washes.

Lozza · 2nd April 2007, 12:37

Thanks for the advice guys. I have just been to Halfords and spent about 60quid on various cleaning bits so I'm gonna have a bash tomorrow. Sounds silly, but I've never properly handwashed a car before, been too lazy!

richardc · 2nd April 2007, 12:41

Have a look at http://www.detailingworld.com. Be warned you may end up buying lots of new car cleaning products

. There is a lot of very good information on there about the best way to keep you car in tip-top condition.

Kremmen · 2nd April 2007, 12:41

Or

Wait till it rains and run outside with a bucket of car shampoo.

= initial rinse and final rinse performed by the heavens

Lexie · 2nd April 2007, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Lozza

Thanks for the advice guys. I have just been to Halfords and spent about 60quid on various cleaning bits so I'm gonna have a bash tomorrow. Sounds silly, but I've never properly handwashed a car before, been too lazy!

I did the same, Lozza, when I bought Cherry. I must've spent £60 or more down at Halfords (had a few trips when I've decided that there's just one more thing I need i.e. Rainx, silicon blade, microfibre cloths, karnuba wax, tyre dressing etc etc etc).

I never really used to bother about previous cars, always went to the car wash. I can honestly say I get such an enormous sense of satisfaction when Cherry is clean and shiney. In fact, yesterday morning, I got up and just stood and looked out the window at her!! I do worry about myself!

Lexie · 2nd April 2007, 12:49

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Originally Posted by richardc

Have a look at http://www.detailingworld.com. Be warned you may end up buying lots of new car cleaning products

. There is a lot of very good information on there about the best way to keep you car in tip-top condition.

Looks just like Civinfo!

czechplastik · 2nd April 2007, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Lexie

< I do worry about myself!

We all worry about you sweetheart

I usually take mine to the jetwash, no issues re damage. Its powerful, but not enough to do any harm. Great for getting the alloys clean!

Lozza · 2nd April 2007, 13:48

Since Saturday I have bought, 2 wheel brushes, chamois, microfibre terry towel, bucket, meguiars shampoo, sponge/cloths, simoniz alloy cleaner....and i reckon i could have bought more! I'm actually looking for ward to washing it, reckon I'll get more satisfaction from doing it myself!

richardc · 2nd April 2007, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Lexie

Looks just like Civinfo!

It is, but rather than a passion for Civic's they devote their time to detailing techniques.

Certainly made a difference to how my car looks by using information for various products and techniques. The only thing is it can become an obsession

.

Lexie · 2nd April 2007, 14:12

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Originally Posted by richardc

It is, but rather than a passion for Civic's they devote their time to detailing techniques.

Certainly made a difference to how my car looks by using information for various products and techniques. The only thing is it can become an obsession

.

I signed up! Just waiting for my account to be activated... Oh well here goes more money!!

BTW their south coast meet at Nimrod way is about a mile from my house!!

richardc · 2nd April 2007, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Lexie

I signed up! Just waiting for my account to be activated... Oh well here goes more money!!

BTW their south coast meet at Nimrod way is about a mile from my house!!

Im hoping to be there.

Will see you there if you make it.

Lexie · 2nd April 2007, 14:24

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Originally Posted by richardc

Im hoping to be there.

Will see you there if you make it.

Its a bit scary - very bloke orientated!! Might need someone to hold my hand!! LOL

richardc · 2nd April 2007, 14:33

LOL

I have not been to this particular day, but they are all very friendly and helpful. If you are lucky they might clean your car for you

Lexie · 2nd April 2007, 16:59

The guys on that site are mad!!! Some of them spend over £300 on wax and there's one guy who has spent about 10 hrs detailing his Focus and it's only half done!!!!

I mean I love cleaning my car but... Phew!

czechplastik · 2nd April 2007, 17:16

All a bit sad really

richardc · 2nd April 2007, 17:24

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

All a bit sad really

Why do you say that?

These people take absolute pride in their cars and always have them in tip-top condition. On some of the cars you would not see a swirl or scratch in their paintwork, as they have the knowledge and experience to remove them.

I understand that it is not everyone's cup of tea but imagine you were purchasing the exact car from someone on there or from someone that takes there car to a car wash. I will guarantee that you would buy the one from the person on Detailing World.

Can I ask why you got a Civic over all other cars in it's class?

Lexie · 2nd April 2007, 17:27

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Originally Posted by richardc

Why do you say that?

These people take absolute pride in their cars and always have them in tip-top condition. On some of the cars you would not see a swirl or scratch in their paintwork, as they have the knowledge and experience to remove them.

I understand that it is not everyone's cup of tea but imagine you were purchasing the exact car from someone on there or from someone that takes there car to a car wash. I will guarantee that you would buy the one from the person on Detailing World.

Can I ask why you got a Civic over all other cars in it's class?

From the pics I have seen - I totally agree with u, Rich

Topcat · 2nd April 2007, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Lexie

The guys on that site are mad!!! Some of them spend over £300 on wax and there's one guy who has spent about 10 hrs detailing his Focus and it's only half done!!!!

I mean I love cleaning my car but... Phew!

That is nothing Paul Dalton from Miracle Detail (famous for cleaning the star's cars) spends £7000 on a pot of wax!!

31st March 2007, 11:23	#1 (permalink)
Lozza Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st February 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cleaning Question Living in a gorund floor flat, i don't have an outside tap so i can't wash the car myself. Car wash, obviously is a no-no...would you say jet-washing it is ok? I will probably do this once week and then pay to have it valeted once a month...does this sound reasonable? I've never loved a car enough to want to clean it this much before! Also,any tips on cleaning Blades?? Ta

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richardc Wheelnut Join Date: 17th March 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The brushes in the jet wash are usually left on the floor gathering all sorts of crap that you will be transfering onto your paint. They are just as bad a car washes.

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Lozza Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st February 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice guys. I have just been to Halfords and spent about 60quid on various cleaning bits so I'm gonna have a bash tomorrow. Sounds silly, but I've never properly handwashed a car before, been too lazy!

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richardc Wheelnut Join Date: 17th March 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have a look at http://www.detailingworld.com. Be warned you may end up buying lots of new car cleaning products . There is a lot of very good information on there about the best way to keep you car in tip-top condition.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Or Wait till it rains and run outside with a bucket of car shampoo. = initial rinse and final rinse performed by the heavens

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Lozza Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st February 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Since Saturday I have bought, 2 wheel brushes, chamois, microfibre terry towel, bucket, meguiars shampoo, sponge/cloths, simoniz alloy cleaner....and i reckon i could have bought more! I'm actually looking for ward to washing it, reckon I'll get more satisfaction from doing it myself!

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richardc Wheelnut Join Date: 17th March 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	LOL I have not been to this particular day, but they are all very friendly and helpful. If you are lucky they might clean your car for you

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Lexie Lightning Princess Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 423 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The guys on that site are mad!!! Some of them spend over £300 on wax and there's one guy who has spent about 10 hrs detailing his Focus and it's only half done!!!! I mean I love cleaning my car but... Phew!

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	All a bit sad really