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Hi guys,
Summer is almost upon us and with the weather looking better, I have decided this year to invest in some gear to wash my car.
The price of the hand car wash round the corner has gone up in price, and after witnessing a supermarket car wash guy use the same rag and bucket he used to clean the wheels to clean the bodywork of a car, I think I don't want to risk it.
I have a Karcher pressure washer that I use in the garden, but that's about it. So I'm just trying to get some advice on what you guys use, and recommend.
Snow Foam - Yes or no? I have heard good things, but is it too good to be true. Someone said just get a TFR as it does the same thing for cheaper. Is this correct. Would you only use one or the other, or would you use both? Would using both be overkill?
Mitt, sponge, or Karcher brush attachment? - I know the brush is designed to be used to clean a car, but what has your experience been? Has the bristles scratched the paintwork before or left swirl marks?
Waxing - How often do I need to wax the car? Would waxing it after each wash be overkill and even detrimental to the paint? What to choose? I was in Halfords and was left confused by the selection available. Some were in multiple stages, natural waxes, polymer wax? Also, would a detailer spray/liquid wax/demon shine be just as good as a regular wax? Would you apply by hand or use a rotary polishing mop etc to do the job?
Last question, waterless washes - yes or no? Can one bottle do the whole car?
I know there's a lot of questions, but I really don't have a clue lol Thanks in advance!
Summer is almost upon us and with the weather looking better, I have decided this year to invest in some gear to wash my car.
The price of the hand car wash round the corner has gone up in price, and after witnessing a supermarket car wash guy use the same rag and bucket he used to clean the wheels to clean the bodywork of a car, I think I don't want to risk it.
I have a Karcher pressure washer that I use in the garden, but that's about it. So I'm just trying to get some advice on what you guys use, and recommend.
Snow Foam - Yes or no? I have heard good things, but is it too good to be true. Someone said just get a TFR as it does the same thing for cheaper. Is this correct. Would you only use one or the other, or would you use both? Would using both be overkill?
Mitt, sponge, or Karcher brush attachment? - I know the brush is designed to be used to clean a car, but what has your experience been? Has the bristles scratched the paintwork before or left swirl marks?
Waxing - How often do I need to wax the car? Would waxing it after each wash be overkill and even detrimental to the paint? What to choose? I was in Halfords and was left confused by the selection available. Some were in multiple stages, natural waxes, polymer wax? Also, would a detailer spray/liquid wax/demon shine be just as good as a regular wax? Would you apply by hand or use a rotary polishing mop etc to do the job?
Last question, waterless washes - yes or no? Can one bottle do the whole car?
I know there's a lot of questions, but I really don't have a clue lol Thanks in advance!