washing

  1. McCann87

    Car Washing Tips

    What to use? Current setup is just hosepipe, bucket + the dreaded sponge of death :ban: Have a jet washer, but its quite powerful and took the wheel weights off last time :( although that was probably my own fault! What attachments should i use with my jet wash? Are foam lances worth...
  2. polishing/ washing stuff.

    anyone like the meguiars deep crystal stuff? that 3 stage set. for cleaning polishing and protecting? looks like a good priced set if it works that well. or would dodo juice stuff be better? so much guff out there not a clue what to get basically i have never really washed my car...
  3. ivo098

    Leon headlights washing?

    How do I acticate the headlights washing? My father did it accidently once but he couldn't tell me how. When I pull lever I wash the front window, when I push it I wash the rear window but I couldn't make the headlights washing work...
  4. MarkWales

    had an accident when washing the car

    managed to hit the rear wiper and smashed the cover for the washer jet off - has a jagged edge do i need to replace the whole arm or can i get a cover for it
  5. stpete

    Washing seat covers!

    Some time ago I spilt soup on my passenger seat (don't ask) and tried cleaning with those dry foam cleaners and car upholstery sprays to no avail. I'd also noticed that my drivers seat was looking a bit grey with red stitching no longer as bright as it once was. So today i bit the bullet took...
  6. scarface

    Washing in Winter

    Do you still wash your cars in winter? esp in these freezing cold temps? My car is in a right state at the moment and needs a good wash, however its so cold, icy, snowing that i dont know if its worth doing it, and/or if it would damage the car to wash when this cold?
  7. djcTDi

    Washing rear seats

    my mate managed to spill banana milkshake on my back seats a couple of weeks ago and now it smells like something has died in there! ive washed it several times with various products, might try some carpet cleaner later, but it still stinks - i have to drive with the windows open has...
  8. cupra2007

    road salt and washing!

    how bad is for cars the salt they put on the streets to melt the ice?how often do you wash your cars because of it?finally do you have to get the car up and wash it from underneath?cheers!
  9. Space Coyote

    Water Coming from Rear Doors After Rain or Washing

    I have an '06 (June) 2.0 TDi Sport. I cannot remember if this happens for both rear doors, but when I open the offside rear door after it has rained or I have washed it I get what seems like a lot of water coming from the bottom of the door. I have read up on the "wetwindows" thing, but I...
  10. az_mk

    My washing bonanza this morning!

    With all that nonsense waiting for my speeding ticket to come through i have not been sleeping! woke up at 5.30 this morning A bit hung over from 1 too many beers took the took for a walk and decided to wash the motor and thought i would share the pics with you! to be honest for the amount of...
  11. jonnie5

    Washing mits etc

    Just washed my mit and detailing pads with my RED Autoglym polishing cloth and and dyed everything pink. I had previuosly washe the red cloth alone but thought it would be ok this time. Apart from being pinkwill the mit and pads I have be ok to use again. I hope I've started a trend and every...
  12. speedsix

    Dealers washing the car at service

    Just had my first service with the LCR, I told them not to wash the car and what do they do?? It looks like they've washed it with a brush aswell which thoroughly p1sses me off as it shows a complete lack of understanding when it comes to looking after the paint. Idiots.[:@] Can't really tell...
  13. Washing?

    I had my car back from the body shop yesterday afternoon - had a new rear bumper put on. When will I be able to give the car a good wash and polish please? Any ideas?
  14. A comprehensive guide to Car washing

    I've just come across this site Some very good stuff here, with guides and explanations etc. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides.html They also stock all products used in guides in there own online store Just spent $85 dollars on cleaning equipment!!!:( Fingers crossed...
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