Cleaning tips?

[Artemis]

Just gave the baby her first clean. I simply used a cotton hand mit in warm water, washed in sections, dried with a good quality chamois, rinse both and do next section with clean water. This is on a cold surface under cover. No streaks and all grime came off easily.

How do you wash your baby? Do you use any products etc.

Now to the wheels so I'll see you in 3 hours!

[Caffeine Fiend]

Hand mitts are good as long as they're of a high quality and kept in good condition. I normally use two buckets. One with car washing detergent, the other with plain water. After doing a section of the car, I rinse the mitt on the bucket of water to free any debris that is on it, so it doesn't transfer to the soapy water, or back onto the car (where it might scratch the surface)

For car wash, I use Prima Mystique from ZAS. it's a top quality product. I've found give better results than Polyglaze etc

For drying I use a waffle weave towel, also from ZAS. it soaks up water well and minimises surface scratching.

I then finish it off with a spraying of Prima Slick or Hydro (ZAS again) and a light (deep pile) polishing cloth

For windows I use Megs No Smear Glass Cleaner and a micro fibre cloth

For wheels I use ZAS Wheel Armor, then polish with Prima Amigo, with the occasional quick spray of Hydro every few weeks (being careful not to get it on the rotors by spraying the cloth itself)

For tyres, I use Blackfire Tire Gel. Can be a bit messy to use, but goes on easily enough and lasts a fair while once applied

And that's about it for my normal routine.

For detailing, the process and some of the products used are different because you're wanting to achieve a slightly different result (Ie obtain a scratch-free high gloss from the ground up as opposed to bring out what's already there as best you can)

Dan

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[SarcasticOne]

OCD much dan?

For a "normal" clean,
A once over with the hose, set the nossel to jet, blast off what I can
Then, bucket with dish washing detergent, and a sponge
Hose down again
Chamois
Prima slick + micro fibre

Insane clean:
A once over with the hose, set the nossel to jet, blast off what I can
Then, bucket with dish washing detergent, and a sponge
Hose down again
Clay bar
2x banana gloss
Prima slick with micro fibre

Obviously the insane clean only happens when I really want car looking good

[zippymps3]

Wet car down, wash with microfibre wash mitt (Rasta Mitt) with Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner including wheels.
Waffle Weave dry off, then Meguires Spray Detailer with two microfibre cloths. Tyres once a month Amor All Tyre Gel (contains silicone lasts well).
4 years old now and still shines like new.

[Artemis]

Thanks for the tips. The wheels didn't take too long after all. It's all on the finger action!

I used to use dishwashing liquid on my old car but my ex said it was bad for the duco so too scared to use now. I have a friend who once used Jiff on her white Commodore. I told her not to tell her hubby that lol.

[Artemis]

Lookin good.

[Artemis]

Shit photo

[Caffeine Fiend]

Thanks for the tips. The wheels didn't take too long after all. It's all on the finger action!

I used to use dishwashing liquid on my old car but my ex said it was bad for the duco so too scared to use now. I have a friend who once used Jiff on her white Commodore. I told her not to tell her hubby that lol.

Dishwashing liquid isn't necessarily bad for paint or clear coat. It will however remove any waxes or polishes that are on top of it. So that's why it's not great to use when doing a normal wash.

When detailing though, very different story. I use Morning Fresh to wash the car because I actually do want to remove any old wax or polish from the paint before the new polish goes on . Dish washing detergent is very good at stripping oils and waxes off a surface, however it has no protectant or shine qualities built into it and it will leave the car's clear coat totally exposed. That's why it should only every be used when you plan to completely re polish the car after the wash.

For day to day car washing I'd always always recommend a good quality car wash detergent. Something like Prima Mystique, as it contains protectants and brighteners that will enhance the clear coat and give it a small measure of protection

Jiff, not good in ANY situation

Dan


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[Leelu]

Hand mitts are good as long as they're of a high quality and kept in good condition. I normally use two buckets. One with car washing detergent, the other with plain water. After doing a section of the car, I rinse the mitt on the bucket of water to free any debris that is on it, so it doesn't transfer to the soapy water, or back onto the car (where it might scratch the surface)

For car wash, I use Prima Mystique from ZAS. it's a top quality product. I've found give better results than Polyglaze etc

For drying I use a waffle weave towel, also from ZAS. it soaks up water well and minimises surface scratching.

I then finish it off with a spraying of Prima Slick or Hydro (ZAS again) and a light (deep pile) polishing cloth

For windows I use Megs No Smear Glass Cleaner and a micro fibre cloth

For wheels I use ZAS Wheel Armor, then polish with Prima Amigo, with the occasional quick spray of Hydro every few weeks (being careful not to get it on the rotors by spraying the cloth itself)

For tyres, I use Blackfire Tire Gel. Can be a bit messy to use, but goes on easily enough and lasts a fair while once applied

And that's about it for my normal routine.

For detailing, the process and some of the products used are different because you're wanting to achieve a slightly different result (Ie obtain a scratch-free high gloss from the ground up as opposed to bring out what's already there as best you can)

Dan

Cept I use Prima Clarity for the windows and different tyre black stuff

Oh, and I use a Megs Lambswool mit for most of the car and a another pink dodgy mit for the underneath of the skirts and inside the wheel wells.

[Caffeine Fiend]

Haven't tried Clarity. I must give it a go to see how it compares to Megs.