Car looks lovely gtiaps. Anyway, staying back on topic....Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239
Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouch
Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouchA wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!
Quote from: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37Quote from: gtiaps link=topic=259354.msg2539249#msg2539249 date=1462206134Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouchA wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!Wheel "woolies" are pretty good too but I've found after only 6 months or so that mine has gone very shabby. What I often do is use an older mitt that's getting a bit too wrecked to use on the paintwork. Helps save the knuckles.
Quote from: gtiaps link=topic=259354.msg2539249#msg2539249 date=1462206134Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouchA wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!
Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11Car looks lovely gtiaps. Anyway, staying back on topic....Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239Booth your car looks awsome thanks for the comment on mine .As and when you get the chance would you drop me a pm regarding the wash foam and wheel cleaning prods you use thanks in advance.Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouch
Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22Quote from: Booth11 on 02 May 2016, 17:11Car looks lovely gtiaps. Anyway, staying back on topic....Following yesterday's interior clean, today I (just about) managed to dodge the drizzle and clean the exterior.http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277768.msg2539239#msg2539239Booth your car looks awsome thanks for the comment on mine .As and when you get the chance would you drop me a pm regarding the wash foam and wheel cleaning prods you use thanks in advance.Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouch Hi gtiaps, might as well post info here but feel free to PM me if you want any other info. I use ValetPro Advanced PH Neutral Snow Foam sprayed on with a proper snow foam lance (with a pressure washer). Out of stock below but google it and more suppliers come up. IMO the best snow foam.http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.htmlSnow foam lances - not cheap but last years if you look after them: I use this one with a Karcher fitting:http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.htmlThis one is very good too:http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-various-connectors.htmlYou can pick one up cheaper on eBay 9approx £20) but I don't know what the quality is like.For the bucket wash I use a WoWo lambswool mitt. The best there is IMO and 20% forum discount on all WoWo products when you enter code GTIFORUM20.https://wo-wo.myshopify.com/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/lambs-wool-wash-mitt-1This is my usual shampoo:http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/car-wash-shampoos/dodo-juice-supernatural-shampoo/prod_620.htmlFor wheels - I use Bilberry Wheel Cleaner as a pre-washhttp://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/valet-pro-bilberry-wheel-cleaner/prod_499.htmlAlso use a set of Wheel Woollies. I could not be without these, they are brilliant for wheels and many other jobs - tailpipes, lower part of bumper, intakes, foglights, rear diffusers etc. Again, not cheap but last well if properly cared for and one of the best detailing investments you can make:http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.htmlBut cheapest on this detailing site http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/wheel-woolies-pack-of-3.htmlAnd last but by no means least - I use a WoWo Wheel Mitt to clean wheels and protect your hands from being shredded. https://wo-wo.myshopify.com/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/microfibre-wheel-wash-mittHope that helps.
Quote from: Watts on 02 May 2016, 17:37Quote from: gtiaps on 02 May 2016, 17:22Iv ripped my hands gettin in between the spokes on the disc back plates to clean the wheel inner.... ouchA wheel mitt is the way forward, keeps my hands scrape free. Your car looks great too!Wheel "woolies" are pretty good too but I've found after only 6 months or so that mine has gone very shabby. What I often do is use an older mitt that's getting a bit too wrecked to use on the paintwork. Helps save the knuckles.