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dan_m1les
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14th Feb 11 at 15:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Afternoon All,

My dads looking at topping up his collection of bits and pieces and is after a few bits, a drrying towel, engine cleaner and a clay kit?

What he is looking at as follows:

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autoglym-engine-and-machine-cleaner.php

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/dodo-juice-soft-touch-premium-drying-towel.php

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-spray-and-clay-kit-fine-grade.php

Any info/advice would be great

Ben G
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i've used autoglym engine cleaner before and it leaves a lot of streaky marks on plastics if you don't buff it off properly.

303 aerospace protectant seems to be very good as a lot of detailers use it.
dan_m1les
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14th Feb 11 at 15:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is that a cleaner/de-greaser as well or just a dressing?
Ojc
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I use these drying towels

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/miracle-dryer-ultra-plush-25-x-36-/prod_362.html

This clay

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/meguiars-detailing-clay-mild/prod_278.html

with this lube

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-sprays/meguiars-last-touch/prod_225.html

For engine bay cleaning I would use some of this

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=321

And then finish it with this

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/303-aerospace-protectant/prod_366.html
Bueno
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14th Feb 11 at 15:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its used on the plastics and vinyls and rubber to make them look brand new, and it does make them look brand new.

For a cleaner just use an all purpose cleaner, I use tescos citrus APC diluted 1:4.

For harder grime I use Gunk brush on in a spray bottle and that shifts grime no problem.
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Oh and get some brushes for agitating. I got a set of 5 off ebay for £8 and they are good quality
alan-g-w
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14th Feb 11 at 15:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Triplewax shampoo

Turtlwax noodle microfibre wash mitt

Autoglym super resin polish

Turtlewax wax (green tub with the spongy applicator on top of it)

Wonderwheels for the alloys and engine bay

Some turtlewax alloy wheel sealant that's about 10 yrs old that I got given

And 1 bucket, some hot water and a garden hose

edit, I thought this was asking what shit you use, my bad. I've never used clay but I had a Meguiars Water Magnet drying towel that was superb.

[Edited on 14-02-2011 by alan-g-w]
Ojc
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If you think the Megs Water Magnet is good then I suggest you try the one I posted because I think the Megs towel is shite.
alan-g-w
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I could dry a car and a half with the Megs one without wringing it, got pinched off me by a mate though. That chemical guys one does look quite good though, definetely bigger than the megs one
Ojc
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I have about 6 of them now.
dan_m1les
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14th Feb 11 at 15:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks OJC Also thanks to you pointing out how close Kam racing were I am picking up some parts from them at the end of the week too!
Ojc
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I like being helpful, gives me a sense of satisfaction
dan_m1les
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14th Feb 11 at 16:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Any advice on drying towels? Elite car care are only based down the road from me, was planning on popping down to them at the weekend.
Rich H
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14th Feb 11 at 16:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yup I concur with Ollie.

Water magnets are wank. They become mega scratchy after a few uses too.
Ojc
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14th Feb 11 at 16:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dan_m1les
Any advice on drying towels? Elite car care are only based down the road from me, was planning on popping down to them at the weekend.


This is the same as the one from CleanYourCar

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/chemical-guys-mini-miracle-dryer-absorbent-towel-17-x29-.php?cPath=21_60_62
Ojc
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I use this one usually to get the worst of the water off as it's quite absorbant but it's a bit too big for doing the nooks and crannys

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-gentle-giant-microfibre-drying-towel-36-x24-.php?cPath=21_60_62

Follow up with the yellow one.
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Just get a plush towel. Dont wipe but Dab the wetness. Also its a good idea to use the open end hose to sheet the water off 1st so its easier to dry/quicker/less water on car.
dan_m1les
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<3 ojc

[Edited on 14-02-2011 by dan_m1les]
Ojc
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Get two to start with as well, because one isn't usually enough to get a good finish IMO.

If there is anything else I couldn't recommend enough it would be AutoSmart Tardis, perfect for removing tar.

I usually wash the car, then rinse it off then spray Tardis to get rid of the worst tar spots, wash it again then clay.
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Iv just got some stuff in, one of them being a PolishedBliss own brand luxury drying towel so will see later how it goes Cost me £9 its safe to use for wiping rather than dabbing.
I use the megs quick clay kit, with their quick detailer as lubricant that came in the kit
dan_m1les
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I was looking at that kit, how far does 50g go?
Mertin
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Iv just did my car once with it, I think detailers say to only use clay once? wasnt that dirty though and you can turn to a clean section. Only need to clay your car maybe 2 or 3 times a year
dan_m1les
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Viper is quite a big car was the only thing lol
Cole
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I went for the bilt hamber clay 200g bar for £13 then use water for lube

Engine cleaner I use stardrops apc from asda brilliant stuff for what it is
Ojc
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Only water as lube?

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