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Tips for getting that Show Car shine.
#2325040
I've had the megs lambswool and the microfibre mitts and both are fine.
For drying i don't use microfibre but the megs water magnet. I've got a medium and a large because one wasn't quite enough to dry it all and got the second one as a gift anyway :-D
#2325131
superbully wrote:I've had the megs lambswool and the microfibre mitts and both are fine.
For drying i don't use microfibre but the megs water magnet. I've got a medium and a large because one wasn't quite enough to dry it all and got the second one as a gift anyway :-D
yes i was thinking of getting that megs mitt perhaps i will get it, just heard some people say its not as good as everyone makes out..
also got new alloys put on the weekend got told that warm soapy water will do the job but scared the alloys dont get damaged. they are a shiny silver polished look. not quite chrome..what sealant should i use seen in halfrauds they got a autoglym one its lile £7 or something, is there any others that are good or are better..
#2327486
kingz wrote:
superbully wrote:I've had the megs lambswool and the microfibre mitts and both are fine.
For drying i don't use microfibre but the megs water magnet. I've got a medium and a large because one wasn't quite enough to dry it all and got the second one as a gift anyway :-D
yes i was thinking of getting that megs mitt perhaps i will get it, just heard some people say its not as good as everyone makes out..
also got new alloys put on the weekend got told that warm soapy water will do the job but scared the alloys dont get damaged. they are a shiny silver polished look. not quite chrome..what sealant should i use seen in halfrauds they got a autoglym one its lile £7 or something, is there any others that are good or are better..

halfords grey washmitt FTW... 8 quid too.

Poorboys wheel sealant is very good.


mat.
#2327502
ryanthetriad wrote:Hi, just wondering whats the basic cloth material, you should use for polishing exhaust tail pipe and exterior bodywork? cleaning the windows inside and outside? Cleaning leather seats? Would you suggest to use 4 cloths?
Definately fella, you cant use the same cloth on your seats that you use on your tail pipe. An old T-shirt for exhaust works fine, exterior body work would benefit from a decent wash mitt and drying cloth, get a window cloth for your windows and just have a big supply of microfibres (you can buy them in bulk) for all purpose. It's worth the investment to protect your paintwork and all your hard work.
#2327611
Spyros wrote:
ryanthetriad wrote:Hi, just wondering whats the basic cloth material, you should use for polishing exhaust tail pipe and exterior bodywork? cleaning the windows inside and outside? Cleaning leather seats? Would you suggest to use 4 cloths?
Definately fella, you cant use the same cloth on your seats that you use on your tail pipe. An old T-shirt for exhaust works fine, exterior body work would benefit from a decent wash mitt and drying cloth, get a window cloth for your windows and just have a big supply of microfibres (you can buy them in bulk) for all purpose. It's worth the investment to protect your paintwork and all your hard work.
Thanks mate, you know where to get these cloths from? the microfibres? window cloths? The best but also good price?
#2327784
ryanthetriad wrote:
Spyros wrote:
ryanthetriad wrote:Hi, just wondering whats the basic cloth material, you should use for polishing exhaust tail pipe and exterior bodywork? cleaning the windows inside and outside? Cleaning leather seats? Would you suggest to use 4 cloths?
Definately fella, you cant use the same cloth on your seats that you use on your tail pipe. An old T-shirt for exhaust works fine, exterior body work would benefit from a decent wash mitt and drying cloth, get a window cloth for your windows and just have a big supply of microfibres (you can buy them in bulk) for all purpose. It's worth the investment to protect your paintwork and all your hard work.
Thanks mate, you know where to get these cloths from? the microfibres? window cloths? The best but also good price?

i find this place quite cheap, you can probably get them cheaper but i have been pleased with the prices and services from here with cloths and brushes...

http://www.car-care-direct.com/catalog/ ... a68fd33c74


mat.
#2348081
rocko3352 wrote:
Jules86 wrote:None really, there fairly sub-par.

Get some jetseal or collonite :salut:
Have to disagree there fella.

AutoGlym EGP is fantastic stuff.

Also a good buy is Poorboys Black Hole/White Diamond.
AUTOGLYM EGP isn't too bad for price too :thumbup:

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