Impossible to keep car clean this time of year...

[The Fatty]

Salt, saltm salt and more salt!!! Makes the car look a mess after just 1 journey!!! Anyone else suffering this time of year or is it just in devon where the salt seems to make your window go white but dosnt actually melt the ice?!

Any tips on keeping it off? (special polishes etc)

 

[guysy]

Yep, In this weather its from spotless clean to salty mess in a days driving, good coat or two of durable wax helps.

 

[Duffman_172]

Same here, still make the effort to give her a good wash and hoover every weekend if I can though!

 

[Adam.P]

Outside hardly gets touched this time of year, inside every week.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Pretty easy for me.

Keep it in the garage, only get it out at the weekends if it's dry

 

[Jimbo_M]

This time of year is a pain in the a*se for me with mine being my daily driver its dirty a day or two after its been washed roll on the spring time eh!

 

[JamesBryan]

As guysy said, just have a good few layers of protection i.e. wax/sealant.

We've not had any gritters out on the roads around here yet :quiet:

 

[LIL B]

Simple if you've good protection on, I have Gtechniq and FK1000 etc,

All I have needed for 5 weeks is a pressure wash off.

 

[JamesBryan]

Simple if you've good protection on, I have Gtechniq and FK1000 etc,

All I have needed for 5 weeks is a pressure wash off.

I've had Gtechniq on the glass for over a year and it's still going strong!

Defrosting windows with it applied is a lot easier :approve:

 

[Goodj]

Car wont get washed until the spring now.

 

[LIL B]

I've had Gtechniq on the glass for over a year and it's still going strong!

Defrosting windows with it applied is a lot easier :approve:

You should try some C2 etc, works a treat, and very easy to apply and upkeep (can be diluted for detailing spray)

 

[DrR]

They've started to grit the roads?

 

[LIL B]

Yes, roads here have been done for weeks.

Seen the gritter about 6 times.

 

[.Adam.]

I haven't washed mine in a fair few weeks now, really need to get it sorted.

Interior is a joke.

 

[DrR]

My cars not been washed in 4 months

 

[Fletcher]

I give the Hilux/ fabia a snow foam, and 2 bucket method wash most weeks.

The clio is always clean.

 

[Munson]

Wait. Cars get dirty in winter time?

 

[olliewebbuk]

Get some neverwet slapped on. Google it.

 

[Goodj]

Wait. Cars get dirty in winter time?

Only if you don't have the servants to detail them each evening.
Hence why mine is a complete mess

 

[Knuckles]

when is 'the thread' being made?

the one where nobody cleans their car and posts pics

 

[Goodj]

I can kick start that puppy this evening.

 

[olliewebbuk]

I can kick start that puppy this evening.

Commence maximum ribbing of Goodj about his stripe.

 

[The Fatty]

when is 'the thread' being made?

the one where nobody cleans their car and posts pics

its on over here >>> http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?615585-Our-Winter-Swept-Clio-s-2011-Post-your-pics!!

 

[Goodj]

Good man, it'll be a thread of excellence

 

[Gally]

Dirty cars in the winter. Yeah used to be a problem. Not now...

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ection-Detail-Gtechniq-C1-FRP-ASW-Content-Ect...

 

[Knuckles]

its on over here >>> http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?615585-Our-Winter-Swept-Clio-s-2011-Post-your-pics!!

ha mint, ill get saving

 

[JD]

Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

Well protected, a decent spray down (expecially in the arches) when you can, simples.

 

[.Adam.]

Dirty cars in the winter. Yeah used to be a problem. Not now...

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ection-Detail-Gtechniq-C1-FRP-ASW-Content-Ect...

Show off

 

[MatthewR]

mines going to get a spray down from the pressure washer twice a week from now until the wether clears up abit. ill be doing it at a garage jet wash station so i don't get ice forming on the drive!

 

[planetx]

I am a chauffeur with a Black Jag and Chrome wheels - its a killer, I am washing 3 times a day!

 

[Alex_225]

Very little you can do to keep the car clean in this weather, although a couple of coats a good sealant or wax (I recommend Collinite or Finishkare) would help protect the finish and make it easier to clean when you do.

If you're doing a lot of miles then it's worth giving the arches and bodywork at least a jet wash eash week to get the salt off. A foam lance and PH neutral snow foam make for a pretty decent touchless wash and a 90 degree, under body lance is worth buying.

 

[plymcl172]

I am from Devon and have the same problem, my car always seems to be dirty er than others even though I wash mine more ! guess the tip is with the salt is to wash it as often as you can ! and dont forget the arches with a pressure washer !