fooking swirls......

[Nafoff]

well it is to the point that WHEN i wash it i just end up getting annoied and fed up that it still looks sh*t because of all the swirls that i just give up

as said thats WHEN i wash it...got to the point that it annoies me so much i just can't bothered to start...

it was pc'd in the summer and looked mint and now it looks rubbish...i use 2 bucket methods...and wax / polish etc...still looks sh*t

 

[Rich]

What have you been using to wash it with - Lambswool mitts?

I was as carefull as I could with mine and still managed to marr it over the last 6 months - a couple of car shows without washing may have been a factor. Just got a foam gun to see if that helps.

 

[Ads_172]

As I've already said mate, noticed them even on mine, where they barely show on silver. Was PC'd weeks before your's I think...

Pat it dry, you know you want to!

 

[JR]

mine is doing the same neil, could see my self investing in a pc in the new year i think

 

[Alan]

What have you been using to wash it with - Lambswool mitts?

I was as carefull as I could with mine and still managed to marr it over the last 6 months - a couple of car shows without washing may have been a factor. Just got a foam gun to see if that helps.

It does a bit when the car is pure filth matey...tho nothing will stop scratches and swirls 100%...fvck it, its a clio lol....

Well those thoughts last for about 10 seconds then i cry n kick things lol..

Alan.

 

[Rich]

LOL it's just a Clio!

 

[Tigger]

LOL it's just a Clio!

Indeed just a Clio but some may be our pride & joy :approve: even the non RS

 

[Rich]

Got to look after our babies.

 

[Brazo]

Guys how long do you spend washing your cars I can go 6 months with only inducing minor swirls but it does take me an hour and a half to do a basic wash lol!!

 

[Rich]

Takes me about 2 hours to wash mine!

 

[Alan]

Bout an hour n a half...

 

[Fred@BTM]

20min

 

[JR]

prob about an hour and 15 or so

 

[Clio R]

take me around 35min for quik wash and dressing tyers

 

[Ads_172]

About an hour for a wash, rinse, dry and then tyre / trim dressing.

 

[Nafoff]

about an hour and a half......wash and magnet dry...i am sure thats where the swirls are coming from....

 

[Rich]

There was some talk over on Detailing World about the Megs Water Magnets being bad.

 

[Alan]

Yep...it could be the water magnet matey...

 

[Paddy_g46]

u lot are always on about pc, i have a thigny that has 2 handles and a spiny bit lol with a fluffy cover on it, is this just as good as a pc?

 

[Ady182]

Erm no lol! I take about 2 hours to wash mine

 

[Paddy_g46]

wats so great about a pc then

 

[Rich]

It takes the effort out of removing swirls.

 

[GazCB]

I take 15 mins washing the alloys with a cloth and then 9-12 mins in the jetwash at the petrol station depending on how dirty it is.

 

[Nafoff]

someone asked if i washed my car with sandpaper yesturday...thats how bad it is...

 

[Ads_172]

Lol, I was surprised how bad it was when the sun caught it mate.

 

[JR]

would be interested to see some pics of it bud.

 

[Nafoff]

i will see what i can do jt

 

[JBarber]

I don't think you can avoid them. Woolmitts are nearly as bad as sponges in my experience if you get any crap caught in them (even with two bucket method). I've gone to a soft brush for washing using 2 bucket method which I've found least damaging. The marks in mine aren't really swirls but long, straight scratches in the clearcoat.

I think Renault paint is also crap. I've got a supposedly clearcoat safe Megs detail brush and I've marred mine with that. Definitely never buying a black car again.

What really annoys me is the wife's got a 53 plate Civic in silver which only ever gets washed with a sh*tty old sponge, gets left with bird crap on it and generally abused and that cleans up fine with no noticeable swirls or anything.

It's partly why I'm interested in permaguarding (the other factor being laziness).