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- MartynFrancis
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Wash mitt
The time has come for a new wash mitt as mine is looking tired. I'm a bit of an autobrite whore, but recommendations on a quality wash mitt?
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Yep, I use those as well but you need 3 for the car though.
One for the top part up to half way the door level, one for the bottom part, and one (old) one for the exhaust and underneath the really filthy parts.
In bad weather, I actually use 4, where the 4th is only used on the clean car once it has been washed using the other 3 ...
One for the top part up to half way the door level, one for the bottom part, and one (old) one for the exhaust and underneath the really filthy parts.
In bad weather, I actually use 4, where the 4th is only used on the clean car once it has been washed using the other 3 ...
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- gannet
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pvr wrote:Yep, I use those as well but you need 3 for the car though.
One for the top part up to half way the door level, one for the bottom part, and one (old) one for the exhaust and underneath the really filthy parts.
In bad weather, I actually use 4, where the 4th is only used on the clean car once it has been washed using the other 3 ...
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gannet wrote:pvr wrote:Yep, I use those as well but you need 3 for the car though.
One for the top part up to half way the door level, one for the bottom part, and one (old) one for the exhaust and underneath the really filthy parts.
In bad weather, I actually use 4, where the 4th is only used on the clean car once it has been washed using the other 3 ...
I use one.
But use a sponge for the sills and mucky under bits
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All for the prevention of scratches. You have not heard about my drying routine
... Now you know why I can't wash a car in an hour
... Now you know why I can't wash a car in an hour
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- Wrs
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PVR is your paintwork completely scratch free when inspected under LED lights?pvr wrote:All for the prevention of scratches. You have not heard about my drying routine
... Now you know why I can't wash a car in an hour
I thought I was bad.
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Yep, and with my black paint, it would be rather obvious.Wrs wrote:PVR is your paintwork completely scratch free when inspected under LED lights?pvr wrote:All for the prevention of scratches. You have not heard about my drying routine
... Now you know why I can't wash a car in an hour
I thought I was bad.
When Bing started borrowing my M, it was delivered with the paint 100% scratch / swirl free as well (ignoring couple of stone chips).
Current:
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X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Current:
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Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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- ZedFourM
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I've just bought these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161236926055
Four different colours, so I can use one each for Glass / Bodywork / Wheels / Engine.
Four different colours, so I can use one each for Glass / Bodywork / Wheels / Engine.
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I'm jealous PVR I might have to visit you when the weather gets better for a day of cleaning, polishing and OCD
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Issues. You have them.pvr wrote:Yep, I use those as well but you need 3 for the car though.
One for the top part up to half way the door level, one for the bottom part, and one (old) one for the exhaust and underneath the really filthy parts.
In bad weather, I actually use 4, where the 4th is only used on the clean car once it has been washed using the other 3 ...
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That is what my wife says
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
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Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- Wrs
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Impressive stuff. Are you handy with a DA? Or have your washing (and drying) routine perfected so that you do not inflict any swirls or scratches.pvr wrote:Yep, and with my black paint, it would be rather obvious.Wrs wrote:PVR is your paintwork completely scratch free when inspected under LED lights?pvr wrote:All for the prevention of scratches. You have not heard about my drying routine
... Now you know why I can't wash a car in an hour
I thought I was bad.
When Bing started borrowing my M, it was delivered with the paint 100% scratch / swirl free as well (ignoring couple of stone chips).
Ah yes black paint...My arch-enemy!!!
I try my very best but not matter what I do I can see very fine swirls under LED lighting. I know it's me because I have spent £1k+ with 2 different detailers this year alone and the last one made the paint flawless.
I've requested a DAS 6 DA for XMAS and will be down the scrap yard to buy some panels to practice on in the NY.
Just seen your pics. Garage GOALS
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