What am I doing wrong

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:30 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:00 pm Not sure how it is a misconception when my car is clean by my method.

Which ceramic coating do you have on yours?

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:35 pm

Couldn’t tell you offhand.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:46 pm

Scubaregs wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:35 pm Couldn’t tell you offhand.

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.

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:10 pm

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.

coldel · Post by **coldel** » 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 against all the dirt which is less obvious

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:42 pm

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

Wow! Who knew there was so much science (and expenditure) to cleaning a bloody car?

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!

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:04 am

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

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:06 am

coldel wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:04 am the pond-a-clean system

"Pond-a-clean system". I reckon I could make money out of that somehow......now let me think

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:24 am

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.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:28 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:06 am
coldel wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:04 am the pond-a-clean system
"Pond-a-clean system". I reckon I could make money out of that somehow......now let me think

Its already been patented, drive topmost empty furl stations and they are there with there fully approved franchise scheme

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:30 am

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This is a 350k car in the Porsche showroom, looks nice from this distance.

I only see this though:

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Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:59 am

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:30 am This is a 350k car in the Porsche showroom, looks nice from this distance.

£350k? For a Beetle? That's a lot!

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:07 pm

Small mistake, only 330k.

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