Stupid question..................?

[kevin31]

Guys,

I have a 1.8T Black its a pig to keep clean but when it is clean looks good. Just wondered what different ways people clean theres?

I dont like to use car washes or jet wash think they be a bit harsh on the paint work?

One other quest I have a tocuh up stick is it just a case of going roung the car and using it on the chips?

Thanks

Kev

[T_J_G]

I use the two bucket method (explanation in the detailing section) and dry with a CleanYourCar drying towel. Also worth polishing it and waxing it to make it shine.

[Conker]

This might sound unlikely, but a quality wax will help keep it clean. My 16v's got a decent coat of collinite on it and after a very heavy rainstorm the other day, it looked freshly washed.  I guess the dirt can't cling to the bodywork as well and gets rinsed off.

[jaydubveedub]

Agree. Two bucket method using a wool wash mit is your best bet.

If the paintwork is in good condition then get some good wax on there, Auto Glym HD wax is great, also Collinite and similar products will give the same effect. It will look better, stay clean for longer, and make it easier to clean.

Might be worth finding out how much it would cost to get someone to machine polish it and get rid of all the swirls and scratches first before you seal the paintwork with the wax.

If it's black, you will find it easier to get a good finish if you do it in a cool shady spot.

I've had black cars before - hard work but they look awesome when they are clean.

[Guy]

Guys,

I have a 1.8T Black its a pig to keep clean but when it is clean looks good. Just wondered what different ways people clean theres?

I dont like to use car washes or jet wash think they be a bit harsh on the paint work?

One other quest I have a tocuh up stick is it just a case of going roung the car and using it on the chips?

Thanks

Kev

do as above and read the stickies as you will find a lot of help in there

wrt touch up stick... avoid using unless absolutely necessary... i currently have one golf which is covered in the stuff and one which used to be, until it was removed... 90% of it was unnecessary.

you might find that a good product to use on your particular colour car is black hole ... http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/poorboy3Bs-black-hole-show-glaze-for-dark-vehicles.php?manufacturers_id=16

[stevengeelan]

I used Dodo juice purple haze wax last time I had a big clean and the car still looks great, the water just slides right off it. Looks really shiny too.

I think Im gonna give that poorboys black hole stuff a try noticed a few more stone chips when I washed it at the weekend.