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I use Bilt Hamber Surfex. Excellent stuff which you dilute as required for bodywork it's about 4% so 5l will last a lifetime [emoji4]Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddiex
You can use it at higher strength to degrease bike chains etc
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This: https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/valet...itrus-pre-washQuote:
Originally Posted by Eddiex
Just dilute it to approximately 10:1 for use on paintwork, and apply using a pump-action spray. Don't leave it on the paint for too long, and certainly don't let it dry.
OK - Thanks. I don't have a power washer so using a pump spray would be good for me. Am I right in thinking that this stuff would be good at getting rid of things like green algae on window rubbers and other nooks and crannies? I'm thinking, spray it on and after a short period wash it off (or hose off with fresh water) as part of the actual car wash process, then rinse and dry the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by Backward point
If you are looking to get rid of green algae on door rubbers then as you say spray it on and leave for a couple of minutes - but DON'T let it dry. I would then agitate with a softish brush an old paintbrush should be fine then hose off. You may need to repeat to get rid of all the green stuffQuote:
Originally Posted by Eddiex
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Jet wash.
snow form
wash with a microfibres mitt
dry with microfibre
then use Mother’s CMX ceramic pre treatment followed by Mothers CMX Ceramic polish. Did the Merc last week and Porsche yesterday. Very impressed especially as the Ceramic is good for 6 months.
Perfect! Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taxboy
I always snow foam before jet wash, let everything soften up. Is there a rationale in your approach on jet wash first? Dwell on a wet car is less than a dry.Quote:
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Your approach is correctQuote:
Originally Posted by Mj2k
Does anyone use a car cover to keep their car clean after they’ve washed it? I live next to a road and find my car gets covered in dust in just a few days, even if I’ve not driven anywhere.
I really like having a clean car but it feels a bit pointless cleaning it regularly when it’s just going to get covered in dust so quickly. Not to mention the bird poo.
No that I work at home much more the car can sit on the drive for several days before I use it, so I was thinking about getting a car cover to stop the dust and bird poo. But I can decide it that will be more hassle than it’s worth to keep taking the cover on and off it.
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Here’s an example. I washed the car last Saturday and only driven it once this week. It’s been dry all week but look how dirty it isQuote:
Originally Posted by dashfield
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I live on an A road and mines the same, covers in my view are not a good idea causing damage in there deployment.
I thought they were soft and fluffy inside so they don’t damage the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by MCFastybloke
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Good ones are however you need to keep in mind how and when they're used. If you're placing one over a freshly cleaned car then great, no issues there, though once you've removed that cover and go for a drive any dirt that accumulates on the car's surface will the be transfered onto the inside of the cover as soon as you place it back on again, unless you clean your car first... Don't underestimate how tricky covers can be when putting on in a breeze as well, any slight air movement and they can billow, and you need to keep the cover off the ground else it'll be picking up dirt/grit there.Quote:
Originally Posted by dashfield
Thanks, hadn’t thought of dirt transferring from a driven car to the inside of the cover.Quote:
Originally Posted by CardShark
I was thinking about finishing my wash with something like Sonax Xtreme Brilliant Shine with the theory that I could then just give the car and quick rinse and dry each weekend and get it looking fairly clean again.
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Washed my VX220 today, not bad for original 2003/80k paint and north of 75 trackdays.
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Gave mine a good 4hr clean, fell out of love with cleaning through lockdowns over the last year, but found it enjoyable & therapeutic.
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Nice work! I agree with the enjoyable aspect. My wife and my neighbors think I am crazy about the amount I wash my car but its a peaceful break away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mj2k
Up from the depths,
Mrs T wants to keep our new car (nothing fancy) looking good as long as possible, so I'm thinking of getting a meguiars snow foam kit to try for ease of cleaning.
Also considering a DI filter too as we have very hard water where we are.
Do the filters need replacing regularly? I'd only use for car washing purposes.
I use a filter from raceglaze and change the resin every 6-9 months or so. I have a cheap hardness meter that I measure the water each time. Once the resin goes, it then degraded quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuna1138
The small inline filters don’t last very long at all as they hold small levels of resin. Top tip regardless is to shake it before each use as the water can create a channel through it vs being circulated around the resin.
This is what I have: https://raceglaze.co.uk/shop/race-gl...ilter-7-litre/
Excellent, thanks for that, I guessed they'd require changing more often. I'll have a look at the race glazeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mj2k
Cheers
Ian
I've had one of those for years - really good. I use it with Tulsion mb-115Quote:
Originally Posted by Mj2k
Same here and purchase it in 25l bags.Quote:
Originally Posted by thegreatdogwood
As the resin seems to be the expensive bit when mine goes this time I think I might buy and second filter and get some more out of the old resin by using it to reduce the TDS before the new filter and also hopefully extend the life of the new filter too.
Wow, that car is a thing of beauty, lovely!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mj2k
When my father stops washing his car himself, I will be using his filter to do just that.Quote:
Originally Posted by MB2
Thank you. In somewhat of a love-hate relationship at the moment as it’s had a few wobbles this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chukas
Cam valve failed and put so many systems into limp mode it was like being a learner without clutch control. Then the air con had a leak, and after that the heater valve decided it didn’t want to do what it was meant to.
Luckily all sorted by a local chap who is just very good and very well priced.
It will be getting a deep clean again this weekend as the drive back from the garage made me fall in love all over again.
[QUOTE=dashfield;5733533]Here’s an example. I washed the car last Saturday and only driven it once this week. It’s been dry all week but look how dirty it is
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I live by the sea and use a cover to keep the weather and bird mess off the car and it works providing you prep the car before putting it on, and even after a fortnight of not using the car it stays clean.
I make sure after each run I simply use a a self service car wash to pressure rinse any dust off the car then dry it using a microfibre towel before putting the cover on.
Works perfectly well
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On a slightly related subject does anyone have experience of battery powered pressure washers - either good or bad. I get the impression that most of them like the Worx are little better than a hose & recent Amazon reviews of the Greenworks (allegedly 70Bar & 300l/hr) aren't too good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHY9LJH
As I have some other Ryobi tools I was looking at the new higher pressure Ryobi but it's not widely available:
https://uk.ryobitools.eu/garden-tool.../ry18pwx41a-0/