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Re: How to wash your car!
[Re: ChrisConvertible]
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21/09/20 07:49 AM
21/09/20 07:49 AM
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Salisbury, UK
Peter J
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I have tried clay bars,the trick is to get a lot of the cleaning fluid on it so the clay bat slides easily over the surface, also be careful to not drop it or it will pick up dirt and scratch the car.
But for a cheap way to renovate the paint try using ice. Two years ago my son bought a car that had been sitting in a backyard for a few years, it had lots of dirt and lots of nasty black dots that just wouldn't wash off. I read about ice so got a large ice block from the freezer, gently rubbed it over that paint work and as the ice melts you can rub it faster. All the nasty dirt came off better than a clay bar and if you drop it on the ground you can go to the freezer to get another block of ice. Since then I have used ice one all my cars before polishing them and very happy with the results. There are industrial cleaning processes that use sprayed, powdered ice to great effect. It is slightly abrasive, self lubricating and works well. The idea of using an Ice bar is inspired! The only downside I can think of is "cold hands"!!
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Re: How to wash your car!
[Re: britmog]
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21/09/20 11:05 AM
21/09/20 11:05 AM
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Preston, Lancashire
Saxonian
Learner Plates Off!
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Preston, Lancashire
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I am being bombarded with adverts for Ceramic Sealants, has anyone tried these products and what do you think of the results? I am an old fashioned Polish and Wax guy at the moment. I too have been bombarded with adverts for ceramic polishes etc...... I succumbed.. I got a "taster pack" from this UK company - https://www.autobead.co.uk/The pack included shampoo, detailer, glass cleaner,ceramic polish and some microfibre cloths The polish does leave a lovely "soft" finish I think
Last edited by Saxonian; 21/09/20 11:54 AM.
Ian S
2019 Sports Green Morgan Plus 4
2019 Gunmetal Mercedes 220 CLA
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Re: How to wash your car!
[Re: xc68anc]
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22/02/21 01:44 PM
22/02/21 01:44 PM
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A11OGE
Part of the Furniture
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Part of the Furniture
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Does the team think? What is the collective's thoughts on the use of the power-spray when washing a Morgan (as seen in this video). Would hate to think what my carpets would be like after this treatment.
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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Re: How to wash your car!
[Re: used2clean1]
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22/02/21 01:49 PM
22/02/21 01:49 PM
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Suffolk, England
John V6
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He seems very keen on pressure washing.  Steve I agree , I wouldn't do that.
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JohnV6
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Re: How to wash your car!
[Re: used2clean1]
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22/02/21 02:03 PM
22/02/21 02:03 PM
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Northants, UK
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I was more annoyed at his pronunciation of Malvern.....
1972 4/4 4 seater - 3G Morganeer
1981 MGB GT
Too many ratty motorbikes
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