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Offline jeynesey

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« on: 15 June 2009, 15:23 »
Hi all, when I first had a car I was naive, some may say stupid and always used sponges to wash it.....


However I learnt my lesson the hard way and now use cleaning cloths etc...

Im looking at "stocking up" my detailing stuff, what do you guys use for shampooing your car?? Any advice greatfully received


Thanks,

Nick.
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #1 on: 15 June 2009, 15:45 »
Bilthambler AutoWash is highly regarded around here. I used Serious Performance shampoo for a bit but nearly run out. Get a wshing mitt and another bucket as well!
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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #2 on: 15 June 2009, 15:58 »
Nothing spectacularly exciting.

I use Autoglym Car Shampoo and some Stella :D



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Offline T_J_G

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #3 on: 15 June 2009, 16:02 »
AutoGlym car shampoo is rubbish. It doesn't even froth up!
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Offline jeynesey

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #4 on: 15 June 2009, 16:44 »
Quote from: T_J_G on 15 June 2009, 15:45
Bilthambler AutoWash is highly regarded around here. I used Serious Performance shampoo for a bit but nearly run out. Get a wshing mitt and another bucket as well!

I use the 2 bucket method  :cry:

I prob wasnt clear enough, I meant what cloths/mits do you use??

Cheers for the replies, Alan Im surprised you can look at another beer so soon???!!! :wink:
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Offline AlanD

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #5 on: 15 June 2009, 17:24 »
Just because it doesnt "froth" doesnt mean it doesnt clean . . .
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #6 on: 15 June 2009, 17:38 »
Quote from: AlanD on 15 June 2009, 17:24
Just because it doesnt "froth" doesnt mean it doesnt clean . . .

Really? Though the froth helps remove dirt that could scratch your paint. I use a mitt that cost me a pound lol.
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Offline GTiHigh

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #7 on: 15 June 2009, 18:09 »
Quote from: T_J_G on 15 June 2009, 17:38
Quote from: AlanD on 15 June 2009, 17:24
Just because it doesnt "froth" doesnt mean it doesnt clean . . .

Really? Though the froth helps remove dirt that could scratch your paint. I use a mitt that cost me a pound lol.


Agree with AlanD,  AG Shampoo & Conditioner is very good at cleaning and is recommended on a few detailing sites.  AG isn't supposed to be foamy ( think it says it on the bottle ) aparently the important part with any shampoo is how it feels - em like,  put your hands in the bucket then rub your hands together....   if it feels slightly slimy ( only slightly ) then jobs a good un....  if not then your using crap shampoo....

I started using AG Shampoo about a month ago with good results...

Probably turn out to be totaly wrong  :rolleyes:  I'm still new at all this lark lol
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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #8 on: 15 June 2009, 19:29 »
If you like halfrauds, I'd go for megs gold class shampoo.

If you like online shops, go to elitecarcare and buy dodo juice born to be mild. Use the forum discount code too.
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Offline Mikester

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Re: SPONGE
« Reply #9 on: 15 June 2009, 22:44 »
I use meguairs shampoo, a meguirs wash mitt, meguirs water magnet, and meguirs quick detailer, meguirs metal polish, and Autoglym SRP, and Colonite.

See a trend? lol.
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