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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: twistedblack69 on 27 February 2009, 22:58

Title: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: twistedblack69 on 27 February 2009, 22:58

Also, include some post-wash pics if possible. I'm taking mine to the rolling road next weekend, want to clean her up at least, 'cause she's rather dirty at the mo, anything to avoid?? I've got this Turtle Wax Nanotech stuff I bought 'cause it sounded kool, any users??

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: OakeyDoak16v on 27 February 2009, 23:12

Well done for staying out of the incredibly OCD detailing section to ask this question. :smiley:

I use some Turtle wax shampoo (although i do prefer the 2 bucket method for washing) then i've got some auto glym polish, sometimes use a bit of Mer because it's there, no other reason then i've got some 100% Carnubba wax to seal the polish in. Good stuff that. Wheels are cleaned with a brush and some alloy wheel cleaner i think it's called wonder wheels then i put a bit of said wax on top to stop the brake dust settling and  wearing in.
I could go on but will leave it at that for now :smiley:

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: Ant on 27 February 2009, 23:38

Two bucket method it a must!!!

Off the top of my head.

Snow Foam (can't remember who's)
Blit Hammer auto shampoo
Blit Hammer clay
Dodo Juice lime and prime cleanser
Polish
Wax (collinite me thinks)

Auto Glym Fast glass
There's some megs in there as well, tyres and quik detailer?
Something for the leather
Loads of microfibre cloths and of course sonus der wonder towel

Oh and got some poor boys degreaser as well.

Hoping for the right weather this weekend, got to polish the turd before rolling with ya at JKM ;)

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: sidecarphil on 28 February 2009, 07:53

i usually go to work (landrover garage)

alloy wheel cleaner (watered down)
pre wash on the front of the bonnet and exhaust
rinse
wash with autoglym shampoo
rinse
use steam cleaner to add after wash polish stuff (or polish using autoglym products ONLY)
dry and hoover
clean windows and mirrors
black bumpers and trims with cockpit shine

take it out on the road just so i can clean it again (BROODLY WINTER)

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: Conker on 28 February 2009, 10:00

I would use this section for posts like this:  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0

This is what all the naughty Mk5 boys used to do!

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: Guy on 28 February 2009, 10:32

Quote from: Conker on 28 February 2009, 10:00

This is what all the naughty Mk5 boys used to do!
 :smiley:

 :grin:

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: JC on 28 February 2009, 11:41

Quote from: Conker on 28 February 2009, 10:00

I would use this section for posts like this:  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0

This is what all the naughty Mk5 boys used to do!

 :smiley:

well said Dave,

oh and a SPonge  :wink:

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 28 February 2009, 12:55

Just get it resprayed ;)

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: Mr Blue on 28 February 2009, 13:41

try http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/ forum

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: twistedblack69 on 28 February 2009, 21:20

Quote from: Ant on 27 February 2009, 23:38

Hoping for the right weather this weekend, got to polish the turd before rolling with ya at JKM ;)

Yea man, that's exactly what I was thinking

Quote from: jamie_pyrite on 28 February 2009, 12:55

Just get it resprayed ;)

One day haha

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: Goops on 28 February 2009, 21:26

2 bucket method,
Halfords shampoo
Autoglym or Megs
Windowlene for the glass and windows
Linseed oil for the trim  :cool:

Title: Re: What cleaning products do you use on your mk2??
Post by: richard s on 01 March 2009, 19:55

dont fanny about with the 2 bucket method i use a bucket of hot with wash and wax rinse and done then the rest of the day to do what i want because it will only need washing again next week
or if i do it at work foam up with jet wash then rinse  :evil: