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  • #76
    Originally posted by mk2k41 View Post
    Power Maxed have a good offer on at the moment on a bundle of products which will cover pretty much everything you'd need to keep your car clean - http://www.powermaxed.com/clean-your...product-bundle. I've not used their products yet myself, but that's because I haven't run out of anything yet. Andy rates their products very highly so it's a safe bet. I'll be ordering that when I get paid next week. The only thing it hasn't got which you could do with having is an iron fallout remover. Bilt Hamber Korrosol is what I use and it works a treat. It's an important step as failure to remove iron particles can result in swirling being left in the paint, and also if left for long periods can affect the bodywork and allow corrosion to begin. Picking up a quick detailer spray would help protect your paintwork for longer as well. Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer is pretty much the universally approved one on this site.

    Of course you need some items to actually wash your car with. Don't use sponges or leathers whatever you do! Invest in a decent wash mitt (lambs wool are the best) for doing the body work, and personally I use a cheap microfiber mitt for the wheels. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_282.html - that's what I use on the body and http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kent-Q2429-M...iber+wash+mitt is what I use for the wheels. You don't need to spend loads on buckets either, you can just pick two cheap ones up from the super market. You don't need grit guards, but you will have to be careful not to go near the bottom of the bucket when using them, so it can be a good idea to spend a bit on them just for peace of mind. After you've washed you car, you need to dry it. The best thing here is pat drying using a drying towel which will help reduce swirls and scratches. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index....productId=1003 is the one I use.

    That covers most day to day cleaning. It's another list when it comes to more detailed cleaning, covering claying, polishing and waxing etc.

    Good post young Padawan 😉
    Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
    Take a pride in your ride
    @cleanyourride_uk

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    • #77
      Andy, other than those microfibres you recommended from Costco, do you have any other places you can recommend for bundles? I don't have a Costco nearby but need more than the two I have now,, as I discovered this weekend.

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      • #78
        Originally posted by Girlypink View Post
        Andy, other than those microfibres you recommended from Costco, do you have any other places you can recommend for bundles? I don't have a Costco nearby but need more than the two I have now,, as I discovered this weekend.
        These seem ok to me. Remember to de-tag any cloth before use though

        http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microfibre-C...crofibre+cloth
        Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
        Take a pride in your ride
        @cleanyourride_uk

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        • #79
          Originally posted by RabidRacoon28 View Post
          Good post young Padawan ��
          Just regurgitating your advice mate!

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          • #80
            Originally posted by mk2k41 View Post
            Just regurgitating your advice mate!
            And there is nothing wrong with that pal. Just happy that people heed the advice to look after their cars.
            Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
            Take a pride in your ride
            @cleanyourride_uk

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            • #81
              Originally posted by RabidRacoon28 View Post
              Sorry for delay SFG. Been a little busy but here goes:

              Best and first purchase should be a lambswool wash mitt. Mine is a Merino wool one and minimises swirls. Do NOT use a sponge under any circumstances.

              ...

              The plushest cloths for buffing off waxes, polishes or the BSD are these Purple Monster cloths. It's like rubbing your car with a chinchilla.

              http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microf...prod_1303.html
              Andy, do you have any recommendations of something I can use to clean with instead of a lambswool mitt? Unless it is just wool and not skin?! I have some microfibre noodley mitt things but just thought I'd ask if there were anything better I could be using..

              Ooh don't rub cars with chinchillas; they moult like crazy and would probably try to chew your paintwork I will have to invest in some of those purple monster cloths though
              Current: DS 3 Performance, Perla Nera Black with Sparkly Purple roof
              Previous: DS3 DStyle 120 VTi, Perla Nera Black with Fuchsia roof

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              • #82
                Originally posted by Kat View Post
                Andy, do you have any recommendations of something I can use to clean with instead of a lambswool mitt? Unless it is just wool and not skin?! I have some microfibre noodley mitt things but just thought I'd ask if there were anything better I could be using..

                Ooh don't rub cars with chinchillas; they moult like crazy and would probably try to chew your paintwork I will have to invest in some of those purple monster cloths though
                Hi Kat

                It is definitely just wool I can assure you. The Carpro one is Australian Merino to be accurate.

                These are extremely good as an alternative with free delivery

                http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...mitt-cat3.html
                Last edited by Clean Your Ride; 15-06-2014, 21:40.
                Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
                Take a pride in your ride
                @cleanyourride_uk

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                • #83
                  I now have visions of Kat cleaning her car with her chincilla's!
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                  Current: DS3 Performance Black Edition
                  Previous: DS3 110Hdi Dsport Plus

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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by Kat View Post

                    Ooh don't rub cars with chinchillas; they moult like crazy and would probably try to chew your paintwork
                    It almost sounds like you've tried...

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                    • #85
                      These are a good price especially for 2 but can't guarantee that they are just wool

                      http://www.sheepskinshop.co.uk/produ...20Wash%20Mitts
                      Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
                      Take a pride in your ride
                      @cleanyourride_uk

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                      • #86
                        Originally posted by mk2k41 View Post
                        It almost sounds like you've tried...
                        Haha!! I promise I haven't tried to clean my car with Danger and Mouse! 😇 I just know what they're like

                        and thanks Andy!
                        Current: DS 3 Performance, Perla Nera Black with Sparkly Purple roof
                        Previous: DS3 DStyle 120 VTi, Perla Nera Black with Fuchsia roof

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                        • #87
                          Picked one of these up today.





                          Perfect size for cleaning the arches but nothing else as the bristles are very similar to those on drive-through car wash rollers.



                          (Note the dirt dropped onto the floor within the shampoo)

                          Oh forgot to add, costs £1.99 from The Range
                          Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
                          Take a pride in your ride
                          @cleanyourride_uk

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                          • #88
                            So thanks for the advice in this thread so far.
                            Have bought various bits and pieces as recommended - grit guards, prewash, washing mitt, drying towel.
                            Now just trying to decide what to do about "polish".
                            The car is a year old and paintwork in pretty good nick, not too much swirling.
                            I'm not looking for showroom shine - the car will be in daily use, often on some pretty dirty roads.
                            So just looking for a good solid lasting polish that will protect the car and look decent and doesn't need doing every few weeks!
                            Based on what's been said i'm not sure if I should go for Autoglym or something else.
                            Sport Red / Black Roof 1.6 dstyle+ 2013

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                            • #89
                              Products used depends on colour of the car; what colour is yours Vizzy?
                              Andy DS3 Club's Resident OCD Detailer!
                              Take a pride in your ride
                              @cleanyourride_uk

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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by RabidRacoon28 View Post
                                Products used depends on colour of the car; what colour is yours Vizzy?
                                sport red/ black roof
                                Sport Red / Black Roof 1.6 dstyle+ 2013

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