Car washing at home

[Ferruccio]

s p a c e m a n said:

And as for water... https://www.spotlesswater.co.uk

Evian?

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Rick101 said:

Nice had considered something like that.
Does all you need, or second in any way to spending three figures on a 'detailing' blower?

I’ve used this type of blower for years and years, not just drying cars, but blowing dust out of car interiors, pc towers etc.

The nozzle may be a little narrow compared to the proper detailing blowers, but it’s always worked well for me.

[willy wombat]

This thread is making me feel guilty about my quick scoosh followed by a blast down the road to dry them off technique.

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willy wombat said:

This thread is making me feel guilty about my quick scoosh followed by a blast down the road to dry them off technique.

My wife’s car is leased, it gets a sponge, Halfords cheapest car shampoo and drip drys.

[Rick101]

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I’ve used this type of blower for years and years, not just drying cars, but blowing dust out of car interiors, pc towers etc.

The nozzle may be a little narrow compared to the proper detailing blowers, but it’s always worked well for me.

Nice one, thanks.

Ordered this. Hopefully do the job.
https://www.aimtools.co.uk/products/100761-merry-t...

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Ferruccio said:

Evian?

In a moment of madness I have washed one of my cars with evian and can report it’s not better.

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Rick101 said:

Nice one, thanks.

Ordered this. Hopefully do the job.
https://www.aimtools.co.uk/products/100761-merry-t...

Cheap as chips, I think mine is 500w and cost £20 about 10 years ago, I’ve also got an 18v Makita and it’s not any better apart from being cordless and £60 dearer.

Another product that is dirt cheap and has been giving really good results is this - https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/turtlewax-sealan...

After applying a couple of coats of this stuff back at the start of winter I haven’t washed my Ferrari VW Van at all. So yesterday I quickly snow foamed, used a couple of mitts as per my other post, hosed off the remaining suds, blew away the excess water and then finished off using the sealant as a drying agent, glass cleaner, quick detailer and wheel/body sealant all in one.

Less than hour from start to finish and I did do the roof as well, not bad on a big old lwb Transporter and looks brilliant even if I say so myself.