To washleather or not

[backseatdriver]

Does anyone know of a better way of drying their car other than using a chamois leather. This seems to put fine scratches on our chameleon blue Tuscan.

[tvrbob]

Washleather lightly to get the greater amount of water off then use a micro fibre towel to buff off. Perrrfect results every time. I also wash with a non detergent liquid so I don't need to rinse.

[backseatdriver]

Thanks very much tvrbob. Will try that - or rather my husband will!

[TeGriffic]

you could try a flexiblade

[mjc]

I can highly reccomend a flexiblade too!!

[snorky]

Tescos sell a blue microfibre cloth at justover £1 each...brill much easier than a chamois

[bigphil]

Autoglym synthetic leather is the answer, easy to use will not scratch and used by all the guys who prepare and look after concours cars including myself on lots of black cars which are the worst of all.

[DustyC]

bigphil said:

Autoglym synthetic leather is the answer,

[simon818]

Hi, all good answers but I also find it matters what polish you use too. The dirt does not stick as much if you polish regularly, use more water before and after, I use Autoglym products, very satisfied.

[DustyC]

I can recommend The Polishing Company (see the PH links/Oily pages).

I use P21s conditioner shampoo, Polish enhancing cleanser and then the ultra brilliant super fantastic P21s wax.

Its all so easy to use and you hardly ever have to clean the car! It just seems to shine all the time now. Well worth every penny.

I used to use Autoglym products once and have shelves of other products too. I now rarely use them (apart from cleaning the garage door and other things I dont care too much about!)

[mrmaggit]

DustyC said:

I can recommend The Polishing Company (see the PH links/Oily pages). I use P21s conditioner shampoo, Polish enhancing cleanser and then the ultra brilliant super fantastic P21s wax. Its all so easy to use and you hardly ever have to clean the car! It just seems to shine all the time now. Well worth every penny. I used to use Autoglym products once and have shelves of other products too. I now rarely use them (apart from cleaning the garage door and other things I dont care too much about!)

I concur with DustyC. Brilliant stuff, dead easy to use. In fact, if anybody wants it, I've got a bottle of Autoglym Gold (hardly used) and a bottle of Red, 2/3 full, a couple of beers secures.

[Kwacker]

I use a flexi blade and recommend it highly as is great for getting most of the water off the car. Just be carefull not to get any dirt on the blade before you wipe it accross the surface of the car or you might end up with a very long scratch. Like I did!!!

[dvpeace]

mrmaggit said:

DustyC said: I can recommend The Polishing Company (see the PH links/Oily pages). I use P21s conditioner shampoo, Polish enhancing cleanser and then the ultra brilliant super fantastic P21s wax. Its all so easy to use and you hardly ever have to clean the car! It just seems to shine all the time now. Well worth every penny. I used to use Autoglym products once and have shelves of other products too. I now rarely use them (apart from cleaning the garage door and other things I dont care too much about!) I concur with DustyC. Brilliant stuff, dead easy to use. In fact, if anybody wants it, I've got a bottle of Autoglym Gold (hardly used) and a bottle of Red, 2/3 full, a couple of beers secures.

Agreed, used these products and had great results.

[REESO]

Regardless of the polishing products you use, for best results rince with more water, definately use an AutoGlym Flexi Blade (not a cheap copy), then either an Autoglym or Maguires Microfiber drying cloth to finish. The golden rule with any cloth for drying or sponge for washing.....if you drop it, stop using it until you have washed it(cloth)or through it away (sponge) and use a new one. That might be where your fine scratches are coming from!

[N17 TVR]

No mention of your Rat there Pete ?

[REESO]

Thats only for professionals....mear new starters could not handle the pace!

[groucho]

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[seasider]

N17 TVR said:

No mention of your Rat there Pete ?

REESO said:

Thats only for professionals....mear new starters could not handle the pace!

Hmmm... This the Rat your talking about?

[REESO]

As I said....only for the professional!!!! You Bastardo Seasider!

Groucho - Any good motor stores should sell them, if not the Autoglym/Maguires websites should give you retail outlets etc in your area.

>> Edited by REESO on Friday 3rd September 08:45

[TeGriffic]

Looks good with the valve caps there squire.