Obsessive Car Wash

[pmagowan]

I used fairy up liquid and an old sponge I found in the shed. Rinsed with a leaky hose. Looks great!

 

[davidmc]

That all sounds decent for the outside but what about the inside? Especially those with white interiors?

Pledge and a cloth

 

[davidmc]

How many hours start to finish???!

Days! No not really, probably 2-3hrs from top to bottom.

The clay, polish and protect bit do once every 6 months.

Bucket wash when you want to and takes 30mins

 

[MrBadger]

Remember if buying from Halfords to use your 10% AA membership discount - on top of in store and online discounts - if buying online, chose to pay in store then when collecting, they will price match their online price and apply the 10% discount on top.

 

[nightowl]

For the first couple of washes I used a bucket of water with a small amount of washing up liquid and a sponge.

Current method I use is to spray the car with a hose, followed by using a washing mitt with a bucket of water mixed with some kind of cleaning product (partner's car came with some Diamondbrite shampoo so that's my current choice). Then dry with a large microfibre towel. That's enough for me.

If I can't be particularly bothered, just squirt the hose at it for a bit to get rid of some dirt and mud.

 

[davidmc]

For the first couple of washes I used a bucket of water with a small amount of washing up liquid and a sponge.

Current method I use is to spray the car with a hose, followed by using a washing mitt with a bucket of water mixed with some kind of cleaning product (partner's car came with some Diamondbrite shampoo so that's my current choice). Then dry with a large microfibre towel. That's enough for me.

If I can't be particularly bothered, just squirt the hose at it for a bit to get rid of some dirt and mud.

I do it this way with my Wifes car, quick and simple. But 1 time (August last year) i did full clean and polish on her car and Blimey the difference is huge, it looked brand new again (Although the inside was a tip and left that to her!). Also it stays cleaner for a lot longer and was easier to clean the next time.

 

[Jeeves]

Every two weeks, whether the car likes it or not, I take it to a local detailer who applied my ceramic coating. He charges me £10 whilst I have a coffee in a cafe next door.

 

[Lord Farquad]

Treated the M3 to a wash and Autoglym Ceramic Spray this afternoon. An hours work well worthwhile.