Car wash - Page 2

GreyGhost · 12th November 2006, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Pete

How much does he charge for a FSO Polonez?

About the same as a skip

Lates · 12th November 2006, 13:14

Which equates to the same as a Lada Riva ?

GreyGhost · 12th November 2006, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Lates

Which equates to the same as a Lada Riva ?

As long as it's converitble

baxlin · 12th November 2006, 14:39

Not what was recommended in the thread about R40's preparation for NEC on the .org site.

But the "two bucket" method was - the second bucket to wash out the lambswool mitt (which I've just bought) in, so you don't put dirt into the bucket you're taking the water from. Another BFBO - Blinding Flash of the Bloomin' Obvious - I know, but have you tried it? Did mine today, and was amazed at how dirty the water in the 2nd bucket was when I dumped it, and how clean the remains of the water in the first bucket was.

Pete · 12th November 2006, 16:05

Er, I use 4.....

One for the coachwork suds
One for the mitt to rinse out
One for the wheels suds and three brushes
One for the leather

The leather one gets tipped out and refilled with clean water for the microfibre cloth to finish off

All warm - not hot -water

Christopher · 12th November 2006, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Pete

Er, I use 4.....

One for the coachwork suds
One for the mitt to rinse out
One for the wheels suds and three brushes
One for the leather

The leather one gets tipped out and refilled with clean water for the microfibre cloth to finish off

All warm - not hot -water

Pete, I should visit you and watch you 'teach' me how to clean R70 - on R70 herself ... of course

GreyGhost · 12th November 2006, 16:46

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Pete, I should visit you and watch you 'teach' me how to clean R70 - on R70 herself ... of course

Me too, what a good idea Chris, I really need to see this happen to my car to be sure how to do it myself. I'm free next Sunday how about you?

Pete · 12th November 2006, 17:23

What a pity I'm so far away.......

I've been reading up on the various liquids and potions being sold on a couple of the US sites and I must admit it's got me drooling a bit. Only trouble is I've already got three locker cases full of Autoglym , Xymol and Meguiars products - I think I need to use the lot up before any more stuff gets purchased!

GreyGhost · 12th November 2006, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Pete

What a pity I'm so far away.......

I've been reading up on the various liquids and potions being sold on a couple of the US sites and I must admit it's got me drooling a bit. Only trouble is I've already got three locker cases full of Autoglym , Xymol and Meguiars products - I think I need to use the lot up before any more stuff gets purchased!

Exactly my point you need more cars to use it up on.

I think we could even persuade Mike that his car needs a wash

Christopher · 12th November 2006, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Exactly my point you need more cars to use it up on.

I think we could even persuade Mike that his car needs a wash

We would definitely need more buckets for that ... I don't want any of his red stuff washing off onto my nice silver ...

12th November 2006, 14:39	#14
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	And he seemed to be using a sponge at one point........ Not what was recommended in the thread about R40's preparation for NEC on the .org site. But the "two bucket" method was - the second bucket to wash out the lambswool mitt (which I've just bought) in, so you don't put dirt into the bucket you're taking the water from. Another BFBO - Blinding Flash of the Bloomin' Obvious - I know, but have you tried it? Did mine today, and was amazed at how dirty the water in the 2nd bucket was when I dumped it, and how clean the remains of the water in the first bucket was.

12th November 2006, 13:14	#12
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Which equates to the same as a Lada Riva ?

12th November 2006, 16:05	#15
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	Er, I use 4..... One for the coachwork suds One for the mitt to rinse out One for the wheels suds and three brushes One for the leather The leather one gets tipped out and refilled with clean water for the microfibre cloth to finish off All warm - not hot -water

12th November 2006, 17:23	#18
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	What a pity I'm so far away....... I've been reading up on the various liquids and potions being sold on a couple of the US sites and I must admit it's got me drooling a bit. Only trouble is I've already got three locker cases full of Autoglym , Xymol and Meguiars products - I think I need to use the lot up before any more stuff gets purchased!