what happened to using a bucket and a sponge?
Discussion
XF-Andy said:
Twig62 said:
I just wished that I could get the windows sparkling clean. I've tried so many different products and technics and always think that I have done a great job until I am driving into the sun and can suddenly see all the blotches on the inside of the windscreen !
Use garage therapy glass cleaner and a waffle weave microfibre towel - sorted!]
I'm not a fanatical detailer but I can't stand the swirls and on a dark metallic paint it looks horrific.
So its.. (with Nilfisk pressure washer)
As stated earlier in the thread, it's the second biggest purchase you'll make. Why wouldn't you look after it? I think that goes doubly if you lease it or it's on PCP, the horror stories I've heard about excessive "charges" on return of a lease car were shocking (£2.5k!)
I'm not a fanatical detailer but I can't stand the swirls and on a dark metallic paint it looks horrific.
So its.. (with Nilfisk pressure washer)
- Rinse
- Bilt Hamber Surfex HD - leave for 10 mins / Or Meguires Snow foam
- Bilt Hamber Auto wheels - leave 10 mins
- Rinse
- 2 bucket Wash with Meguires Gold + Lambs wool mitt \ Brush \ agitate Wheels
- Rinse
- Dry - Woolly Mammoth
- Optional - Polish Poor boys Black hole
- Wax - Meguires Carnauba Waxs
- Detailing spray - Meguires Quik Detailer As needed Glass etc
As stated earlier in the thread, it's the second biggest purchase you'll make. Why wouldn't you look after it? I think that goes doubly if you lease it or it's on PCP, the horror stories I've heard about excessive "charges" on return of a lease car were shocking (£2.5k!)
Edited by T1berious on Wednesday 31st March 10:49
I have never used a £2 sponge to clean my car and i am not super anal on car cleaning. In the same way i don't use a dish-washing sponge. You simply don't want to scrub grit into the paintwork and a mitt is much easier anyway. Puzzled. The two-bucket thing is more recent but before that I just hosed the mitt before every panel. Having said all this I am OCD.
Edited by fido on Wednesday 31st March 10:48
PH User said:
It's very easy and very over used on here to call others lazy
Agreed. As it happens we outsource all of our ironing in our household. You'll never catch me doing a moment of gardening. Any DIY more complex than hanging a picture and I'm paying someone.But I'll never, ever, let anyone else clean my cars.
It's a matter of personal preference and how you wish to spend your time.
plenty said:
PH User said:
It's very easy and very over used on here to call others lazy
Agreed. As it happens we outsource all of our ironing in our household. You'll never catch me doing a moment of gardening. Any DIY more complex than hanging a picture and I'm paying someone.But I'll never, ever, let anyone else clean my cars.
It's a matter of personal preference and how you wish to spend your time.
Personally I hate doing those things, but did spend last weekend steam bending ply for a new desk for myself. Does that mean I can call anyone who doesn’t build their own furniture lazy?
spoodler said:
I love Wab-Sabi like this ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi).Even though I like a clean car, I don't mind the odd dint and scratch or blemish as long as they don't lead to rust.
Edited by NGRhodes on Wednesday 31st March 13:44
Electro1980 said:
I do find it very bizarre the number of PHers that think that anyone who CBA to either clean their own car or do their own servicing is lazy.
Personally I hate doing those things, but did spend last weekend steam bending ply for a new desk for myself. Does that mean I can call anyone who doesn’t build their own furniture lazy?
It's just shorthand for "My own ignorance means I can't comprehend when other people make different choices to my own, but I'll judge them anyway."Personally I hate doing those things, but did spend last weekend steam bending ply for a new desk for myself. Does that mean I can call anyone who doesn’t build their own furniture lazy?
Another example of hidden meanings is "Life's too short". Which really means "It's not a priority for me personally and unfortunately I lack the ability to appreciate why others might feel differently".
Life's too short in my opinion to waste in pubs, watching football or playing golf, but I can totally appreciate why many people make time for such things even if they're busy. Me, I'll be washing my car instead
Electro1980 said:
I do find it very bizarre the number of PHers that think that anyone who CBA to either clean their own car or do their own servicing is lazy.
Personally I hate doing those things, but did spend last weekend steam bending ply for a new desk for myself. Does that mean I can call anyone who doesn’t build their own furniture lazy?
Well said.Personally I hate doing those things, but did spend last weekend steam bending ply for a new desk for myself. Does that mean I can call anyone who doesn’t build their own furniture lazy?
As per earlier in the thread, I fall into the camp of "I care but I hate washing cars".
That said I just spent a load of money on products the other weekend as the Mrs was about to wash her car with fairy liquid and a cheap sponge for washing dishes.
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