power wash - Saxperience

Viper · 20th July 2006, 00:20

do you think that a powerwasher would make my posi blue look realy clean.. or do u think a hand wash is better?

Saxoladlesta · 20th July 2006, 00:26

I use the power wash but if you can be bothered then I'd say a handwash is better.I did one just before FCS and it was much better

Barry123 · 20th July 2006, 00:29

powerwash (from a reasonable distance) is good to remove loose dirt but NEVER get up close and spray the sh*t out of it otherwise you're causing problems for the future.

Hand wash is always going to produce better results dude

Viper · 20th July 2006, 00:29

its just that my dad has got a good powerwasher that we use on the vans at work.. they dont look too bad after it.. but theyre vans

just wondering wot i could do after powerwash to make it shine a bit..

SaxoSam88 · 20th July 2006, 00:32

if my car is really bad, i go use the pressure washers (jet wash pay thingy)
then i usually give it a hand wash then either leather it down, or go back home wash it with water and apply the wax (if it needs it)

Barry123 · 20th July 2006, 00:33

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Originally Posted by Viper1-5d

its just that my dad has got a good powerwasher that we use on the vans at work.. they dont look too bad after it.. but theyre vans

just wondering wot i could do after powerwash to make it shine a bit..

Plenty of good advice throughout this section dude. the basics are...

water car
Shampoo with a wool mitt
rinse
dry with a shammy

then,
clay bar
polish
wax

and boom! nice and very clean car

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Saxoladlesta · 20th July 2006, 00:34

Polish is always a good thing to use oh and I'd get some type of window cleaner aswell,I used to wash my car and windows with water but then my windows would still look dirty with water marks on them.

Viper · 20th July 2006, 00:35

how do u use the clay bar? u just rub it all over car.. or where there r scratches, etc? (sry if this has bin said b4..)

Barry123 · 20th July 2006, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Viper1-5d

how do u use the clay bar? u just rub it all over car.. or where there r scratches, etc? (sry if this has bin said b4..)

no worries man,

the claybar is basically a hard putty that picks up the very fine particles of kak that sit and embedd into the bodywork. using a detailer liquid (that comes with the claybar) you spray it on then wipe the clay over.

It wont help scratches mate, you need to use a polish to buff the scratches out :Y:

Viper · 20th July 2006, 00:39

ta matey

Barry123 · 20th July 2006, 00:45

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Originally Posted by Viper1-5d

ta matey

no worries. now come to the BBQ on sunday

Viper · 20th July 2006, 00:47

lol, no can do man.. no liscence yet!! lol :'( and stil no tax. lol.. my poor saxo is sitting in the drive wanting to be driven!! lol

Barry123 · 20th July 2006, 00:52

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Originally Posted by Viper1-5d

lol, no can do man.. no liscence yet!! lol :'( and stil no tax. lol.. my poor saxo is sitting in the drive wanting to be driven!! lol

gash, i need another derv driver to soak up the abuse with me.

time to high jack the thread

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When are you taking your test?

Viper · 20th July 2006, 00:55

lol, indeed hijacked. lol

ive got it on the 4th of august.. which should giv me enough time to practise motorways for the NE meet

(my parents are arsey... so they may say i cant go.. probs saying im too young 0_0 )

but im sure us 2 dervers could go sumwhere

Barry123 · 20th July 2006, 01:06

4th august

not long! good luck man!

no worries you have plenty of time to work on your parents :Y:

Viper · 20th July 2006, 01:11

lol.. well., i think my dad is in a good mood.. he got me a new shotgun 2day

neway ad.. theyre all just jealous of our diesels... they know we've got the best!! lol. we're just the only 2 that r kool enough to pull it off :Y: :Y:

Saxoladlesta · 20th July 2006, 01:16

Glad to see no one has mentioned using a "proper" car wash,i used to use them quite abit until it damaged my numberplate

Viper · 20th July 2006, 01:18

well.. i was with my mum.. and we went into a 'monster wash' and it did fuck all to all the bird shit on the car!! 0_0

and.. those type of things steal ur antenna. lol

Saxoladlesta · 20th July 2006, 01:19

lol,I always used to unscrew my aerial before I went in,would never use it again - I can't see why people use them.

PolishedBliss · 20th July 2006, 07:37

'proper' car washes = no.1 cause of swirls

home jetwashers are a great tool, just use them with care and they will do no harm to your car. See the wash guide on our site for more info.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ides_wash.html