Car washing

[Stevefrs]

Having had mine cleaned by the dealer prior to collection . Never again.
Went elsewhere to remove all the marks and added a gtechniq ceramic coating afterwards.
Dealer has agreed to foot the bill for the damage which is good . Sticker on the dash moving forward to say DO NOT CLEAN.
Maybe a bit OCD but I would rather have a dirty van than let other people wash it.

 

[former member]

Having had mine cleaned by the dealer prior to collection . Never again.
Went elsewhere to remove all the marks and added a gtechniq ceramic coating afterwards.
Dealer has agreed to foot the bill for the damage which is good . Sticker on the dash moving forward to say DO NOT CLEAN.
Maybe a bit OCD but I would rather have a dirty van than let other people wash it.

Exactly what I do.

 

[Alan Walsh]

Just had mine coated with the Williams ceramic coating and a top layer of wax for a nice shine. The coating is supposed to last 3 years and the wax re done every 6 months. Have to say it looks better than when I collected it 12 months and 27k miles ago. Beaded up lovely in the rain today.

 

[StudleyGlass]

Getting better at this foam lark and getting me detailing skills better. I have only done me van twice from new as this time of year i find it pointless with the sh@t that's on the roads. Keep washing can do more damage than good especially if it not done right and im no expert. I had a good coating put on it when it was new to help protect the paint so when the better weather comes it should still be a good finnish.

 

[Caravellet6]

Getting better at this foam lark and getting me detailing skills better. I have only done me van twice from new as this time of year i find it pointless with the sh@t that's on the roads. Keep washing can do more damage than good especially if it not done right and im no expert. I had a good coating put on it when it was new to help protect the paint so when the better weather comes it should still be a good finnish.

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White does look great when it's clean though!

 

[StudleyGlass]

I do agree @Caravellet6 but it it also gets dirty quick too. Never had a white vehicle before but i do like it more and more...........good job really

 

[Chriswhit]

Going to snowfoam mine in the morning , wash the salt and road crap off . Two bucket wash , towel dry and a quick detailing spray to keep it nice and shiny .
Looking forward to my PB big brake kit being delivered next week and going to fit new tyres at same time .

 

[StudleyGlass]

Looking forward to seeing them big brakes @Chriswhit

 

[former member]

Big brakes are good.

I see you are a fellow Legend @StudleyGlass
A right pair of forum geeks!

 

[StudleyGlass]

One thing are never be is a legend. Never been on a forum before , must be good here

 

[BiTurbo]

No to car washers, the only person that touches it s me..... end off.

 

[DaveyB]

Getting better at this foam lark and getting me detailing skills better. I have only done me van twice from new as this time of year i find it pointless with the sh@t that's on the roads. Keep washing can do more damage than good especially if it not done right and im no expert. I had a good coating put on it when it was new to help protect the paint so when the better weather comes it should still be a good finnish.

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Jeez @StudleyGlass what have you washed it with, you've turned it golden! That must be some pretty awesome shampoo, either that or your middle name is Rumplestiltskin.

 

[StudleyGlass]

I think it's that rare thing called sunshine @DaveyB

 

[James_t28]

What do you guys use to clean/ dry/ polish the roof properly?

 

[HHO]

What do you guys use to clean/ dry/ polish the roof properly?

Meguiars Ultimate Compound and a good coat of wax a couple of times a year.

 

[Fish]

Carlack

 

[xpfloyd]

Polish hand car wash down the road - £4 done. Although this thread is making me think I should rethink this but it's always spotless and no signs of paint damage

 

[former member]

What do you guys use to clean/ dry/ polish the roof properly?

A wobbly ladder and a slightly nervous expression.

 

[James_t28]

A wobbly ladder and a slightly nervous expression.

This is exactly what I was wondering! Being myself 5ft 7 and struggle to de-ice the windscreen in the morning let alone clean the roof! ;-)
The thought of falling off the wobbly ladder and scraping the side of the van is not a good one! I guess I was wondering whether anyone uses any long reach type tools which allow a good clean, with no risk of damaging.

"Polish hand car wash down the road - £4 done. Although this thread is making me think I should rethink this" - Making me think the same. I have been paying a chap who comes to our work £15 a wash. Nice and convenient, but although the paint wash looks good, the sidebars etc have not been cleaned as well.

 

[HHO]

I use one of these folding steps/stools (B&Q)