Auto enthusiasts still cleaning their own vehicles?

filcord · 12th January 2006, 10:52

Routine wash is done by myself or driver every three days or so. Being both silver metallic, the dust does not show much. Washing is done with a bucket, scoop out fresh water with a mug and pour onto body whilst wiping with clean cloth. This ensures that the same cloth does not get reinserted into the bucket as fresh water is taken every time. Then wipe dry with same cloth. Separate cloth is used for tyres and wheels as this may pick up grit which would scratch the paint.

Once a month or so, Sunday ritual wash is done: This includes the above wash, followed by Armor-all coating of all plastics, lenses and tyre sidewalls. Polishing is then done with a non-abrasive Turtle wax sent from America. All this is done in my covered garage with soft rock playing from the stereo. At the end the car looks like it came out of the show-room.
Then I shower, and crack open a cold beer to sit back and drool over my clean beauty! It's a real relaxation for me - all the work tensions drain away by the end of the morning!

soccer · 14th January 2006, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Which polish is that? Do know the brand name?

Even Formula-1 Liquid Silicon car wash is available. Its more an eye wash than a car wash. Supposed to remove grime and bitumin deposit. On the whole - a disappointing Product. I wonder if I got some Fake one. What do others feel, if they have used this product.

Always insist on liquid soap wash which do not contain Caustic Soda. More than cleaning ,they bleach the surface to give a fresh claen look. In other words, removes a fine layer of your paint, hence not recommended. If one does not have any soap the best thing one could use is a small sachet of any hair Shampoo. Gives out stunning results.

Soccer

angelfire · 15th January 2006, 09:46

hey soccer..whr in banglore do you get Formula 1 polish...

sridhar24 · 15th January 2006, 11:10

My bike gets a damp clean every day and i wash give a wash every weekend with the shampoo. I get it pressure washed once a month.

12th January 2006, 10:52	#61
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	Routine wash is done by myself or driver every three days or so. Being both silver metallic, the dust does not show much. Washing is done with a bucket, scoop out fresh water with a mug and pour onto body whilst wiping with clean cloth. This ensures that the same cloth does not get reinserted into the bucket as fresh water is taken every time. Then wipe dry with same cloth. Separate cloth is used for tyres and wheels as this may pick up grit which would scratch the paint. Once a month or so, Sunday ritual wash is done: This includes the above wash, followed by Armor-all coating of all plastics, lenses and tyre sidewalls. Polishing is then done with a non-abrasive Turtle wax sent from America. All this is done in my covered garage with soft rock playing from the stereo. At the end the car looks like it came out of the show-room. Then I shower, and crack open a cold beer to sit back and drool over my clean beauty! It's a real relaxation for me - all the work tensions drain away by the end of the morning! Last edited by filcord : 12th January 2006 at 10:55.
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15th January 2006, 09:46	#63
angelfire BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mangalore/Chicago Posts: 251 Thanked: Once View My Garage	hey soccer..whr in banglore do you get Formula 1 polish...
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15th January 2006, 11:10	#64
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	My bike gets a damp clean every day and i wash give a wash every weekend with the shampoo. I get it pressure washed once a month.
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