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The supplied sprayers are usually dross, John. They will give you a soapy solution over the car, but won't provide the shaving cream consistency you're after that clings to the paint. It depends what you're after - there are decent cleaners out there and there are basic snow foams. Valet Pro...

Correct, no abrasives, purely a chemical cleaner. I am still going through my Hyper Wash. Wax safe, bulk buy, works in the foam lance and as a general cleaner (not as good as some degreasers out there of course). All round good buy in my eyes.

CarPro wash mitt for the paint, a few Megs ones for the wheels and shuts and a noodle mitt for the arches.

Pics boyo!!

I had judder for the first time the other day. Realised my rear windscreen wiper was past its best. Other than that, easily 18 months of sheeting web washing, beading when raining and moving beads when driving!

P.s. RO water from Tescos, cheap as you like.

Technically in the NW for a week and a half, but will be based in Cumbria for most of it. Popping up to Alderley Edge for the night on Thursday, then drive to the Lakes, so won't be around unfortunately. I'll PM you closer to the time. I have about 1l left - how much would you like?

For the sake of £20 I'm sure you could buy it separately, John? edit - wow! Perhaps not!! http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001P0BPI/?tag=cliospnet01-21

If you're talking about using the pressure washer for other uses (drains, gutters, patios) I have no opinions. If you're talking about pressures for the car, the C120 is plenty powerful enough.

Then watch it cloud up as it reacts with your wipers and screen wash... Chip, agreed.

Back to the lacquer. Sealants, fillers and waxes are technically contaminants on your paint surface. Bang on, de-ionised water. More than happy to. However, it is in my cupboard in the NW at the moment. If you can wait, I can get a sample across to you in two weeks (Friday 2nd Nov post date).

Try Megs Last Touch diluted with RO/0PPM water 1:1.

Pretty sure this is the one most go for; http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003M8H6U4/?tag=cliospnet01-21 I also think you can get them without the big pad accessory kit, i.e. saving more moula. edit; http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003M8H6TU/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Pretty sure they are cheaper John. Give me a sec.

With proper prep, the long lasting GT products will last for years. The C4 on my plastics is still beading from March 2011. RainX works well on the side windows, agreed. But on the front screen it will just wipe away/degrade with use of the sprayers.

I applied G1 as I travelled to Birmingham from Manchester each weekend, so 60+ MPH on the motorway for 90% of the journey. It is still beading 2 years later. However, around town, I now need to apply G5 as my car barely moves/goes above 60. *and yes they are worth it - a lot of the time I...

Yarp.

^^chips in the lacquer from stones. A decent wax, or as Dave has suggested, C4/5/the old 1. They are plastic so these products will protect them for about two years. My head and tail lights still bead 18months after application.

Gally has got in before me. I don't track cars, so in my eyes, he is wrong. Also, the new 1 series facelift is bloody ugly! Personally; http://www.germancarblog.com/uploaded_images/BMWM3-738227.jpg

Nilfisk have metal impellers in the pump. Karcher have plastic impellers. That was the reason for my three Karchers breaking over the years and for my moving on to a Nilfisk. No issues since.

Dear Gopher, Buy a DSLR. Many thanks, JD

Naith tried that the other day (replace M5 with M60). Think he got on the local traffic news.

PM AK, he has all the answers. Much like a box of smarties in that respect.

I'm sure there are people out there still wondering what TBH means, but people will continue to use it... Which abbreviations are you stuck on? If you are confused, ask - we're a friendly bunch (most of the time).

FK saw me safely through from September to March the next year (2011). Easy to apply, cheap and comes in a massive tin.

Yes, FK1000p or 845 Insulator wax. Better looks than 476. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-no-845-insulator-wax/prod_208.html

I hate centred exhausts with a passion. 182, Boxsters, Caymans, R32 Mk5s etc. Other than that, it looks OK. Maybe a bit busy at the back?

But what a way to end it;

Hence the Mondeo keys, stalks and bottons/dash lights in the DB7.

My ears are still in love with the one that fired up last weekend. 7am after a 21st for his daughter, my best mate, his father and I were cleaning up our/their mess in the marquee. I took the R8 V10 Spyder keys, his dad took the AM DB7 Vantage Volante keys (sports exhaust fitted) and he took...