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14th Apr 14 at 14:05   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by John
Couple of cheap washmitts, some microfibers, 2 buckets if you really have to and some collinite 476s is just about all you need.
Was going to say that a good wax every three months makes keeping the car clean much easier.
The 476 is stupidly easy to work with as well (not that I've tried that many other brands).
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I had Swissvax applied from new and I got a Swissvax kit so that I can top it up (if I can be bothered)
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Shampoo
Wash Mitt
Towel
Buckets x2

Optional
Wheel Cleaner
Wheel Brush


Sorted!
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^^^ nail on the head
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Originally posted by jacko198
Shampoo
Wash Mitt
Towel
Buckets x2

Optional
Wheel Cleaner
Wheel Brush


Sorted!


Aside from the £19 bucket, that all looks reasonable

Thanks!
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Haha yeah. I just use 2 normal ones tbh. The grit guards do work though!
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Then all you have to do is try to not look like a complete bell end wearing your wash mitt whilst using your two buckets and brushes
John
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I've got a £1 bucket.

Depending where you read the grit guards make it worse, definitely not needed if you use 2 buckets. That's a discussion for DW though.
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Can't quite get my head around a gritguard and how it works, two buckets seems fine for me. It makes a noticeable difference to the visible state of your mitt... so that's good enough for me.

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I don't bother with the gritty guard een though I have the same bucket linked above. I use it's because hold a loads of water, then just a regular cheap bucket.

It's amazing how much dirt the second bucket removes
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I use cheap buckets from Sainsburys with grit guards in. Just spray W on one and R on the other.
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I'd also recommend quick detailing spray to use as a final protection if you aren't going to wax. I swear by Dodo Juice Red Mist. Just spray and wipe over with a microfibres after washing and drying. Dead quick but provides a final glossy finish and some protection.

[Edited on 14-04-2014 by Ben J]
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Aside from the £19 bucket, that all looks reasonable

Thanks!

B&Q orange buckets. Couple of quid.

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