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ANY GOOD??
- Thread starter Tony Hunter
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I got a small bottle from French car show this year. It's better than the turtle wax car shampoo I used to use but I can't say I've tried it against anything else. It's expensive too for the size bottle you get
Yeah, as with most things you get what you pay for. It's very slick, regardless of water hardness. People not in the know (including me years ago!) judge a shampoo on how much it suds up. BTBM doesn't foam as much as others I've used, but it is one of the most slick, slickest? Wever.
Foams up really well I think, not that I care.
Its the only shampoo ive used that cleans really well yet doesnt rape the wax. Zymol carbon will produce tight beading in good weather after its 3rd wash. Ive not come across another shampoo like it. Gtechniq G wash is not far off, but doesnt quite clean as well.
Zymol Auto Wash from halfrauds is also excelent but not quite as mild as BTBM, used that for a long time and Im tempted to try it out again. Auto Bathe is good but doesn't clean well and definitely doesn't foam up.
Its the only shampoo ive used that cleans really well yet doesnt rape the wax. Zymol carbon will produce tight beading in good weather after its 3rd wash. Ive not come across another shampoo like it. Gtechniq G wash is not far off, but doesnt quite clean as well.
Zymol Auto Wash from halfrauds is also excelent but not quite as mild as BTBM, used that for a long time and Im tempted to try it out again. Auto Bathe is good but doesn't clean well and definitely doesn't foam up.
I find that with G Wash, but I suppose it's formulated to work with the sealants, very mild but that's how the protection lasts so long.
F31 35d, Berlingo Na
Sounds like I've got the right stuff then. And I'm using a sheepskin mitt from dodo juice.
Wax is next thing I need to buy. No idea where to start there. help needed please
Back on topic. I hate cleaning the work vans and they are only small. Transit connect and a Peugeot expert. I tend to snow foam sponge and pressure wash to be honest. It's such a chore otherwise.
Wax is next thing I need to buy. No idea where to start there. help needed please
Back on topic. I hate cleaning the work vans and they are only small. Transit connect and a Peugeot expert. I tend to snow foam sponge and pressure wash to be honest. It's such a chore otherwise.
182cup & 172 racecar
Sounds like I need to do a 'meet' at my place, then you all can attack the van.
182cup & 172 racecar
You would need scaffolding, it's tall.I'll clean it gladly. The roof can be my job cus I'm tall
182cup & 172 racecar
Where's the pictures of this beast?
182cup & 172 racecar
Daniel has got some, I'm crap at trying to do photos onto computers.
182cup & 172 racecar
Ooo, thanks b**ch.
I'll clean it gladly. The roof can be my job cus I'm tall
Wa wa waaaaaaaaaaaaa!
182cup & 172 racecar
LOL, rollin.
182cup & 172 racecar
Told you my arms ached.
F**k me, only just seen this.
Here's me expecting a Bedford Rascal!
Here's me expecting a Bedford Rascal!
182cup & 172 racecar
Tried that Autoglym shampoo stuff. I take it you use it with cold water, funny stuff, no bubbles, I'm used to bubbles and lots of them, seemed like washing it with plain water.
Anyway, one side is now waxed.(thanks to James for the waxy stuff).
Anyway, one side is now waxed.(thanks to James for the waxy stuff).
e92 330i
Really? I get lots of bubbles. Egg cups worth of AG and fast running water. Bubbles!
182cup & 172 racecar
Well I got bubbles on top, but nothing to write home about, 2 cap fulls in 10 ltrs lke it says on the bottle.
Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
It's not about the bubbles, it's more important that the solution provides good lubrication allowing you to pass the mitt/sponge as smoothly as possible, after all that's what does the cleaning not the bubbles.
182cup & 172 racecar
Nobody actually answered me about the cold water bit, I just guessed that, if you use warm water, it will remove the wax.
Am I right, fk, this van is big.
Am I right, fk, this van is big.
Warm water helps the cleaning process. It has to be very hot to strip wax. Think about the temperature of a metal panel in strong sun?
I use very hot water occasionally if there are dead bugs welded onto the front, it helps.
Use cold-ish water in summer to prevent it drying out too quickly.
I use very hot water occasionally if there are dead bugs welded onto the front, it helps.
Use cold-ish water in summer to prevent it drying out too quickly.
182cup & 172 racecar
Ah, thank you my spikey haired friend. I would prefer to use warm water. Thanks.
182cup & 172 racecar
Thread revival, thanks for all your expert advice guys.
The van has been washed weekly since we last spoke, with afore mentioned shampoo. The water still runs off it like a brother with your hubcaps!
Paintwork is starting to look a little duller now though, but I must admit, it hasn't had any QD over it, I just don't get the time.
But overall, still looking good.
Thanks.
I expect it's soon time to do it all again?
The van has been washed weekly since we last spoke, with afore mentioned shampoo. The water still runs off it like a brother with your hubcaps!
Paintwork is starting to look a little duller now though, but I must admit, it hasn't had any QD over it, I just don't get the time.
But overall, still looking good.
Thanks.
I expect it's soon time to do it all again?
