Cleaning the E53

[huck]

[quote="Rusty"]
Surely the process of wiping the product with a cheap sponge just drags the dirt across the paint scratching it?

I do the whole jet wash off, snow foam, leave for 10 mins, rinse with jet wash, 2bm wash, rinse with jet wash, sheet off using DI, pat dry using micro-fibre towel thing.


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You know, that's exactly what everyone thinks - I had trouble getting my head around it. Basically, the formulation encapsulates the dirt, a cheap grout sponge with all its holes is apparently a great way of ensuring the muck picked off isn't on the surface. Or something.

All I know is that it works and very well too. Lots of very established members on DW swear by it.  Some very good threads there and also some videos. As I said, totally and madly counterintuitive but it works!


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[Rusty]

Hmmm, not convinced but hey, who the hell am I?


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[huck]

Read the threads!


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[Reusch]

I've just ordered some going to give it a go.

[huck]

I do pre-soak mine before the main wash. There is scope to get it wrong but if you follow a few steps, it's really easy.

If you haven't already, read threads/guides on DW by lowiepete and bigpikle. Invaluable.


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[andym3]

I took mine through a car wash a couple of weeks ago!  )

[Greydog]

Two buckets of water some car wash stuff give them to the wife put the sport on the TV, so simple. I even brought some mini steps so she can reach the roof.

I also dream a lot and hope she doesn't read this

[Jamee]

Hahaha, quality, trained well I see...
I wouldn't let her see he post either mind.. lol

[huck]

[quote="Greydog"]
Two buckets of water some car wash stuff give them to the wife put the sport on the TV, so simple. I even brought some mini steps so she can reach the roof.

I also dream a lot and hope she doesn't read this
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LOL!!


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[Raj]

[quote="Greydog"]
Two buckets of water some car wash stuff give them to the wife put the sport on the TV, so simple. I even brought some mini steps so she can reach the roof.

I also dream a lot and hope she doesn't read this
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I wouldn't even dream of the other half even attempting to clean my motor. I'd rather give it to the £3 car wash places.....

[huck]

[quote="Raj"]

I wouldn't even dream of the other half even attempting to clean my motor. I'd rather give it to the £3 car wash places.....
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Good point Raj!


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[Greydog]

Well the weather is warmer and I was intrigued by this no wash stuff, looked at the videos on U-tube and decided to try it.
Our local Garden Centre had a display of the stuff so I came home clutching a spray bottle of Showroom Shine and a box of the Micro Fibre cloths.
Then I chickened out, rubbing dirt into the paint work just doesn't compute mentally so I set too with buckets and gave the car a good wash and leather off then left it to dry completely.
Then I tried the Showroom Shine all I can say is WOW, spray the stuff on then wipe off with the cloth the amount of dirt it still took off was amazing just years of built up crud I guess. No hard rubbing just a light polish over then buff with a second clean cloth, the second cloth stayed clean. No hard rubbing no smears or marks on the black trim or glass I am really impressed.
I don't know if I would ever be brave enough to use it on a dirty car (second thoughts if one of the kids visits) but certainly after washing easiest polish I have ever used. Next clean I will take pictures of the car and cloths before and after I got carried away this (old bloke brain fade)

[shadrack]

i recently used the two bucket meathod on my van, one bucket and a brush washed it in febuary and one bucket to wash it tonight, thats it now till next year

[X5Sport]

That's the spirit........but not quite the intent...... ) ) )

[huck]

[quote="shadrack"]
i recently used the two bucket meathod on my van, one bucket and a brush washed it in febuary and one bucket to wash it tonight, thats it now till next year
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LOL!