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Couldn’t tell you offhand.
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
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I have Gyeon MOHs and my mate on his Porsche has Modesta which is supposed to be one of the best in coatings and in both of our cases anything other than having a fine layer of dust a simple rinse with snow foam will not get the car completely clean. Speaking to both detailers that did our cars they both say it’s a misconception that some people think that just because you have the car coated means you don’t need to do a contact wash. Hence my comment but if it works for you then that’s good, would be good to know which brand of coating you have though.
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Next time I'm getting a car done, I'll ask.
As I said, my method leaves my car in a state I consider clean, of course I could be musconcepted.
As I said, my method leaves my car in a state I consider clean, of course I could be musconcepted.
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Whilst a car can look clean, it doesn't mean it is properly clean, even with a ceramic coating There is a good article here from the ultimate finish website on how to make the most of the ceramic coating https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/car ... intenance/ as it states the breakdown of the coating is accelerated if you do not maintain it as small particles contaminate the coating and degrade it - it does actually recommend a decent particle clean as although the ceramic might push away clearly visible things like water it wont be 100% effective against all the dirt which is less obvious
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Wow! Who knew there was so much science (and expenditure) to cleaning a bloody car?coldel wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:34 pm Whilst a car can look clean, it doesn't mean it is properly clean, even with a ceramic coating There is a good article here from the ultimate finish website on how to make the most of the ceramic coating https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/car ... intenance/ as it states the breakdown of the coating is accelerated if you do not maintain it as small particles contaminate the coating and degrade it - it does actually recommend a decent particle clean as although the ceramic might push away clearly visible things like water it wont be 100% effective
So I'm guessing my Screwfix own brand shampoo and two buckets of warm water is not sufficient? My eyesight ain't as good as it used to be, but they always look really clean to me!
Cleaning cars is like mowing grass...looks good for about a day then you have to do it all over again! I hate mowing grass but love cleaning cars BTW!
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Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
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I actually love cleaning my cars, its very therapeutic
But yes detailing cars is an endless journey of cost and time if you let it
I think if you are going to spend money on a ceramic coating its probably worth spending the money looking after it - otherwise just subscribe to the pond-a-clean system
But yes detailing cars is an endless journey of cost and time if you let it
I think if you are going to spend money on a ceramic coating its probably worth spending the money looking after it - otherwise just subscribe to the pond-a-clean system
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Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
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"Pond-a-clean system". I reckon I could make money out of that somehow......now let me think
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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When I see a car in the sun, and I see the spiderweb scratches on the paint from bad washing or especially bad drying practices, the car looks terrible to me.
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X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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Its already been patented, drive to most empty fuel stations and they are there with their fully approved franchise scheme
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I only see this though:
Current:
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
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
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£350k? For a Beetle? That's a lot!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Small mistake, only 330k.
Current:
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
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