Cleaning etc

[MKR]

Hi all

This has probably been covered before, but what are the best car cleaning products? Do the different prices truly represent the different levels of quality?

Thanks in advance.

Matt

[adsvx220]

I think it's to do with personal opinion of what you think is best. I always have used meguiers on all my cars but will soon be trying do do juice.

I use £30 wax to finish my cars and it leaves a brilliant finish for a good length of time but there are people that pay£300+ on wax.

[ludicrous speed]

I just use meguiars gold class shampoo, give it a quick wash with that and job done. Can't be arsed to do anything more with it seeing as it just gets covered in st 20 mins down the road anyway.

[MKR]

Thanks for your responses.

Anyone else got any further info to add?

[Shaw Tarse]

Ask here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&a...

[Chop1000]

Whenever I have cleaned the car using Meguiars people actually comment on how shiny it looks!
That has always been good enough review for me.

Although my Dad swears by Mer, to be fair it does look good.

On the same topic, what about interior? I have cloth interior and my doughnut OH spilt st all over the passenger seat. It's gone a weird white colour and a bit sticky - haven't tried anything yet but anyone got any ideas?

(It's not funny to suggest what the weird white sticky stuff might be)

[Mr Whippy]

I found the Megs consumer level stuff horrible.

I prefer AutoGlym by miles.

If you get Megs, their bulk commercial range stuff is actually really good.

Dave

[MKR]

Shaw Tarse, Can I move it? If so, how do I do it?

Chop1000, cheers for your response.

I have to say, I didn't know Meguiars was going to be such a popular contender. Was thinking that Autoglym or Zymöl would be getting the most support. Interesting!

[MKR]

Does it depend on your motor? Do some manufacturers finishes react better than others?

[MKR]

Thanks for sorting out moving the thread.

Next thing is, I may be being a retard but can't seem to see a link to this part (Technical >> Bodywork...) of the forum on the forum index!?

[Mr Whippy]

Anyone else found the Megs Gold car wash is really greasy...? I couldn't dry my car very well at all after using it... it just seemed to leave a really nasty wet residue on the car body so you just pushed it around with your drying cloth.

Autoglym car wash (green) is much nicer in that regard, as is Megs hyperwash (pink gallon container)... both seem slick when washing, but sharper when drying, and give a better 'wax' coat over the next few days...

Dave

[Chop1000]

MKR said:

Shaw Tarse, Can I move it? If so, how do I do it?

Chop1000, cheers for your response.

I have to say, I didn't know Meguiars was going to be such a popular contender. Was thinking that Autoglym or Zymöl would be getting the most support. Interesting!

I remember when I was young I used to work at a Car Valeters and we used Autoglym. It's good stuff and I still use their tyre dressing and some of their niche products are really good like glass polish and bug/tar remover. However I think the fact that so many valeters use it is that it really is a commercial product, although they sell to the consumer at Halfords etc.

I have also used Natty's Paste in the past which is really good for a show n shine effect, but pretty pricey for a weekly polish!


Bottom line is in my opinion you can't beat meguiars Polish for the price it is. At the moment I am using this with Mer shampoo and it looks great!

[Chop1000]

Mr Whippy said:

Anyone else found the Megs Gold car wash is really greasy...? I couldn't dry my car very well at all after using it... it just seemed to leave a really nasty wet residue on the car body so you just pushed it around with your drying cloth.

Autoglym car wash (green) is much nicer in that regard, as is Megs hyperwash (pink gallon container)... both seem slick when washing, but sharper when drying, and give a better 'wax' coat over the next few days...

Dave

Definitely, I used Megs gold wash and afterwards wanted to wash the car again. It seemed tricky to polish afterwards.

Looking at all the responses I would say it's really down to taste. I'm sure once you reach a certain price it can't actually get any better.
As with all retail products, you will find something you like and therefore it is the best (for you!). I rate Meguiars, but it's just my opinion. I'm sure other people will have had bad experiences with it and prefer Autoglym/Turtle Wax/Simoniz etc etc

Try a couple out and check the results, if you want to get really anal then take some pics to compare.

[waxaholic]

MKR said:

Thanks for your responses.

Anyone else got any further info to add?

The market is flooded with good car care products, especially if shopping online, after that it is a matter of finding a product/s that you like.
Have a look over on the detailing world forum,there is plenty of info on there.
HTH

[MKR]

Thanks again for all the responses everyone.

I was just wondering, does anyone know what products a place like DK Engineering would use? Just seen a pic on classifieds (of a Porsche 911 GT3) and the thing looks amazing. Is it the process or the number of times it's been done, the tools (such as buffer jobby) or is it the products?

Just curious really and any info would be great!

Cheers

[kds keltec]

MKR said:

Thanks again for all the responses everyone.

I was just wondering, does anyone know what products a place like DK Engineering would use? Just seen a pic on classifieds (of a Porsche 911 GT3) and the thing looks amazing. Is it the process or the number of times it's been done, the tools (such as buffer jobby) or is it the products?

Just curious really and any info would be great!

Cheers

DK engineering have their cars detailed by a Detailing company , which is more skill time than products .

kelly

[MKR]

That makes sense and explains the quality of the finish!

Thanks for the info

[domster]

kds keltec said:

DK engineering have their cars detailed by a Detailing company , which is more skill time than products .

kelly

Very true, Kelly. I believe Brad at Auto-Detail often does them. He's one of the good ones, like you

[The Rustman]

Meguires Ultimate detailer....best stuff brilliant