Gotta love Eastern Europeans.... - Page 2

Frank Incensed · 24th July 2012, 08:47

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Originally Posted by mark d3

good to see some of you guys have had good results they broke my seat once at the nano after cleaning it and burnt my alloys at another will never use them again

The body shop I've had work done at recently warned me about this. They said that, as well as corroding bits of the wheel you can see, it corrodes the rim and breaks the seal with the tyre.
I'd rather my car looked dirty until I could get round to cleaning it.

DC53 LSY · 24th July 2012, 23:10

I think to put it in perspective there must be good ones as well as bad ones. But I've heard too many horror stories about the bad ones to ever take the risk. Like dropping mitts, sponges and cloths on the tarmac floor then picking them up and just carrying on as though nothing's happened. I've also heard they use truck wash (TFR) on your paint which strips off any wax or sealant you might have on it, and very strong chemical cleaners on the wheels, full of hydrochloric acid which can get under the lacquer/paint and corrode the metal from beneath. (I think my ZT's wheel centres have seen at least one-too-many uses of this stuff

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Scribbler. · 24th July 2012, 23:15

My local team are Polish guys and since bannig them from using the "jetwash" on her they do a terrific job inside and out boot included for £14. and a free "cuppa." Cars were never designed for jetwash pressures and given the sensitive location of the ECU, pays to avoid them at all costs. Prior to Summers late but eventual arrival, I gave mine a good going over with "wet-paint"

*( thanks James.uk ) Marvellous stuff, does exactly what it says on the tin. After 2 yesrs usage I still have two thirds left.

Mike.

Tim_Burgess · 25th July 2012, 08:50

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Originally Posted by DC53 LSY

I think to put it in perspective there must be good ones as well as bad ones. But I've heard too many horror stories about the bad ones to ever take the risk. Like dropping mitts, sponges and cloths on the tarmac floor then picking them up and just carrying on as though nothing's happened. I've also heard they use truck wash (TFR) on your paint which strips off any wax or sealant you might have on it, and very strong chemical cleaners on the wheels, full of hydrochloric acid which can get under the lacquer/paint and corrode the metal from beneath. (I think my ZT's wheel centres have seen at least one-too-many uses of this stuff

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There are TFRs and TFRs. It also depends on the concentration used and the temperature of the water, but basically unless a vehicle is really neglected and soiled I wouldn't contemplate it.

It's also discolours and stains some brightwork; there is a particular problem with Audis and VWs in this respect.

It's like anything it's knowing when its use is appropriate.

lovema75 · 26th July 2012, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Scribbler.

My local team are Polish guys and since bannig them from using the "jetwash" on her they do a terrific job inside and out boot included for £14. and a free "cuppa." Cars were never designed for jetwash pressures and given the sensitive location of the ECU, pays to avoid them at all costs. Prior to Summers late but eventual arrival, I gave mine a good going over with "wet-paint"

*( thanks James.uk ) Marvellous stuff, does exactly what it says on the tin. After 2 yesrs usage I still have two thirds left.

Mike.

Wots "Wet Paint" stuff then?

DC53 LSY · 26th July 2012, 12:15

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Originally Posted by lovema75

Wots "Wet Paint" stuff then?

http://www.wetpaintglaze.com/

24th July 2012, 23:10	#12
DC53 LSY Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Blackpool Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think to put it in perspective there must be good ones as well as bad ones. But I've heard too many horror stories about the bad ones to ever take the risk. Like dropping mitts, sponges and cloths on the tarmac floor then picking them up and just carrying on as though nothing's happened. I've also heard they use truck wash (TFR) on your paint which strips off any wax or sealant you might have on it, and very strong chemical cleaners on the wheels, full of hydrochloric acid which can get under the lacquer/paint and corrode the metal from beneath. (I think my ZT's wheel centres have seen at least one-too-many uses of this stuff )

24th July 2012, 23:15	#13
Scribbler. Gets stuck in Rover 75. Saloon. Red. V6. 2.5. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Poole Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 97 Times in 22 Posts	My local team are Polish guys and since bannig them from using the "jetwash" on her they do a terrific job inside and out boot included for £14. and a free "cuppa." Cars were never designed for jetwash pressures and given the sensitive location of the ECU, pays to avoid them at all costs. Prior to Summers late but eventual arrival, I gave mine a good going over with "wet-paint" ( thanks James.uk* ) Marvellous stuff, does exactly what it says on the tin. After 2 yesrs usage I still have two thirds left. Mike.