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Offline gizzywizzy

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Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« on: 22 April 2010, 21:15 »
Hi guys

My car is covered in a layer of dirty gritty dark grey ash, yeah I know my car is black and it shouldn't show but it does and it looks and feels really gross.

I don't have access to a hose pipe and it would be a nightmare to wash it out in the street so if I go to the carwash should I ask him to give it a doing with the Karcher first? worried about the bristley brushes scratching the muck into my paint work otherwise.

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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #1 on: 22 April 2010, 21:25 »
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 22 April 2010, 21:15
Hi guys
My car is covered in a layer of dirty gritty dark grey ash, yeah I know my car is black and it shouldn't show but it does and it looks and feels really gross.
I don't have access to a hose pipe and it would be a nightmare to wash it out in the street so if I go to the carwash should I ask him to give it a doing with the Karcher first? worried about the bristley brushes scratching the muck into my paint work otherwise.
Gizzy

Get it hosed and hosed and hosed down with plenty of water with a jet wash and by hand. No auto car wash. Then touch the surface to check there is no grit. Only after this, you can soap and sponge Bonnie.
It really is a ridiculous situation. One guy on my street has a white 3 series which he has had badly washed and it is full of very fine scratches which are very visible under street lights. Needless to say, he is very peeved off.

Take care.

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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #2 on: 22 April 2010, 21:30 »
I can't believe you are even thinking of going through one of them brillo washes :sick: you've just spent X amount of money on a new car and your going to ruin it by going through an auto wash :cry:

Its cheaper and more satisfying doing it yourself :smiley:

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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #3 on: 22 April 2010, 21:31 »
I had to wash mine again tonight for the 2nd time this week and its only Thursday. To be honest there shouldnt be any grit as such, its just fine powder.
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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #4 on: 22 April 2010, 21:40 »
Quote from: VWKev on 22 April 2010, 21:31
I had to wash mine again tonight for the 2nd time this week and its only Thursday. To be honest there shouldnt be any grit as such, its just fine powder.

Well yeah I think it is ash mixed with general road grit to be honest, but it looks a bloody awful mess :cry:

Prolly looks as bad on a white car as it does on the black of my Bonnie.

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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #5 on: 22 April 2010, 21:45 »
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 22 April 2010, 21:40
Quote from: VWKev on 22 April 2010, 21:31
I had to wash mine again tonight for the 2nd time this week and its only Thursday. To be honest there shouldnt be any grit as such, its just fine powder.
Well yeah I think it is ash mixed with general road grit to be honest, but it looks a bloody awful mess :cry:
Prolly looks as bad on a white car as it does on the black of my Bonnie.
Gizzy

BTW: I alerted members about this volcanic eruption when it first happened. But my post was unceremoniously moved! :sad:
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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #6 on: 22 April 2010, 21:47 »
Quote from: mortygt140 on 22 April 2010, 21:30
I can't believe you are even thinking of going through one of them brillo washes :sick: you've just spent X amount of money on a new car and your going to ruin it by going through an auto wash :cry:

Its cheaper and more satisfying doing it yourself :smiley:

Darren

I know but I don't have a drive to wash it on, I live in a terraced house on the main A road into Whitby with no access to a hose pipe, so my only choice is the car wash but I will take it to the machines where you DIY and hopefully I'll make a good job of it. :wink:

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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #7 on: 22 April 2010, 21:51 »
Gizzy dearest: Take it to your VW dealership, if it is conveniently close, as they must have a hand wash facility. You might have to book in advance, but worth it. :smiley:
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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #8 on: 22 April 2010, 21:51 »
Quote from: am1w on 22 April 2010, 21:45
Quote from: gizzywizzy on 22 April 2010, 21:40
Quote from: VWKev on 22 April 2010, 21:31
I had to wash mine again tonight for the 2nd time this week and its only Thursday. To be honest there shouldnt be any grit as such, its just fine powder.
Well yeah I think it is ash mixed with general road grit to be honest, but it looks a bloody awful mess :cry:
Prolly looks as bad on a white car as it does on the black of my Bonnie.
Gizzy

BTW: I alerted members about this volcanic eruption when it first happened. But my post was unceremoniously moved! :sad:

Ahh bless :wink: poor little misunderstood soul.  You are a real olde worlde super hero who will long be worshipped on this forum. :laugh:

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Re: Fallout from the Icelandic Volcano
« Reply #9 on: 22 April 2010, 21:53 »
Quote from: am1w on 22 April 2010, 21:51
Gizzy dearest: Take it to your VW dealership, if it is conveniently close, as they must have a hand wash facility. You might have to book in advance, but worth it. :smiley:

You what :rolleyes: I ain't about to pay VW prices to have them ruin what is my pride and joy :smiley

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