my 182, after a 'different' cleaning technique

[matt_182]

after a good clean thursday at work, on friday i decided it needed to be shinier, so i got busy with the glass cleaner. cleaned the whole car in it and it brought it up lovely next one to try is mr sheen, i would have tried it today after i chamoised it but its now started raining :dapprove:

anyway here's how it looked at work friday lunch time

and here's a couple i took of the 2 cars together, before cleaning last sunday morning when i popped round to a mates house who had just got his 172

 

[guysy]

You cleaned your car with glass cleaner?

I think the reason its not done is the chemicals in the cleaner are not meant for the paint lol

 

[Revels]

Hmmmmm.

Strange. Very strange.

 

[matt_182]

every car ive had ive done in glass cleaner and never had a problem. the mr sheen clean will be 'interesting' lol

its for a detail when the weather gets better anyway and any bits that need spraying will get sprayed

 

[ChrisPearson]

omfg

 

[Sarah]

ur joking u cleaned ur car with window cleaner

 

[Michael172]

idiot.

 

[matt_182]

nope no joke.

i guess the detailing police are on their way lol...

im pretty sure the paint can withstand some glass cleaner, its made to withstand most weathers, a bit of glass cleaner is no problem...

 

[matt_182]

idiot.

and your reason for saying this?

 

[Rich]

Autoglym recommend using their Fast Glass on paintwork - to remove any old wax and polish on it! Bye to any protection you had on your paintwork. Does an nice job of cleaning as your found.

You mention Mr Sheen, speak to most bikers and that is what they use on there motorcycles.

 

[b3nje]

i cleaned mine with stones and mud.

looks well!

 

[ChrisPearson]

why?Are these the only products you know of?Even if it doesnt do any harm which i think it probably why are you not using something like srp,egp?

 

[matt_182]

i have no protection on the paint as of yet. i am waiting untill the weather gets abit better to have the car fully detailed.

i used to use mr sheen on my bike, and it was fine. the frame came up lovely with it, so did the wheels

 

[guysy]

Did you use household glass cleaner or car glass cleaner?

 

[fil_b]

if u want shine, there is nice combos of waxs you can use

SRP is a cheap but very good product

 

[matt_182]

why?Are these the only products you know of?Even if it doesnt do any harm which i think it probably why are you not using something like srp,egp?

its a quick clean. i normally spend a whole day washing, polishing and sealing any of my cars, i dont like to rush. as said the chemicals in glass cleaner take off the protection. this gives a good base to start a fresh build up....

....also gives me something to do in my lunch hour

 

[ChrisPearson]

maybe hes just experimenting :s

 

[fil_b]

still would put something else on

wouldnt leave it like that

 

[matt_182]

Did you use household glass cleaner or car glass cleaner?

car glass cleaner. wynns aerosole to be precise

 

[Alan]

Nice and clean matey..

 

[paul]

silver with silver wheels looks nice = a nice change to see Ignore the comments!

 

[matt_182]

i really like it on the standard wheels in the silver. think it looks fresh.

just mr sheen'd it and now the paint feels like glass. feels better than any car polish ive used before, granted the feel wont last as long but its nice to know it can come up that well in around 10 minutes. perfect for the show season

 

[matt_182]

silver with silver wheels looks nice = a nice change to see Ignore the comments!

thanks bud

 

[B5 BDJ]

different!

love the black 172!

 

[DrR]

i have no protection on the paint as of yet. i am waiting untill the weather gets abit better to have the car fully detailed.

Ironic.

 

[matt_182]

different!

love the black 172!

the black 172 is a very nice car. hes booked in for his wheels to be refurbed. for some reason it is stupidly quick, absolutely anialated my 182, seemed to pick up real quick. dont know whats up with mine. plus im averaging 28.3 mpg and getting around 200-230 miles per tank and im using v-power every time. crazy...

 

[Ali]

lol. Ghetto approach

 

[Renault_Boy01]

lol..looks clean though

 

[Christopher]

brake fluid is also a good alternative to quick detailer

 

[matt_182]

brake fluid is also a good alternative to quick detailer

ive heard nitromors is better...

 

[Paddy_g46]

dnt think id risk it!

 

[5parky]

it wont do any long term effects unless you leave it like that...
and yea nice car!

 

[vortex114]

i know a guy who works for limo company and he uses glass cleaner on their black limos.. came up very shiny.

 

[leeds_182]

I use turps on mine.

 

[mini-valver]

if u want shine, there is nice combos of waxs you can use

SRP is a cheap but very good product

SRP isn't a wax. Clue is in the name.

 

[Stuart182]

very shiny, but interesting how you achieved it. personally wouldnt try it on my motor

 

[Ste 185]

Is that you in the pic???



why not try glass cleaner on your head... numpty!!!!!!!!!

 

[Westicles]

Is that you in the pic???



why not try glass cleaner on your head... numpty!!!!!!!!!

^pmsl

glass cleaner is a new one to me


if i want a quick wash but gleaming car after, what do you guys suggest?

 

[matt_182]

im 20, not bald.

how is it being a numpty? its hardly going to f**k the paint to be honest