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Lowflying:
Reading some of the threads I am starting to doubt my current cleaning routine:

Hose down rather than pressure wash.
Wash with Autoglym bodywork shampoo applied with a sponge.
Hose off again.
Buff to dry with Autoglym Aqua Dry synthetic chamois.
Clean glass with Autoglym Fast Glass.
Wheels cleaned with shampoo using separate sponge and chamois to dry.
Interior cleaned with soft cloth. Leather treated once a year.
I use Autoglym Super Resin Polish + Extra Gloss Protection once a year.

Several questions have resulted from reading the threads:

Should I consider:
Micro fibre cloths instead of synthetic chamois?
Wash mitts instead of sponge?
Specific wheel care products?
Is there a role for pressure washing?
Specific products for interior cleaning?

Any thoughts would be most welcome!

LF

sgould:
Apart from the hosepipe ban, it seems fine!! :)

Although some people swear by the two bucket method and others say you should work from the bottom up....

Lowflying:
Sorry to be dim but how does the 2 bucket routine go?

LF

Max Headroom:

--- Quote from: Lowflying on 13 May 2012, 10:23:49 PM ---Sorry to be dim but how does the 2 bucket routine go?

LF

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Hmmm I thought I put a link in one of the other threads here, but basically if you are using sponge and chamois still, then yes switch to a lambswool mitt - (don't get a Halfords one though - it falls to bits) I have a Meguiars one that has lasted years. Microfibre drying towels no chamois leathers.

Two bucket method is one bucket with the soap in it (and hopefully a gritguard) and another bucket with just water for rinsing.

This is the link - it labours the point a bit, but it is possibly one of the best videos explaining what/why & how

Two bucket method explained

Max Headroom:

--- Quote from: Lowflying on 13 May 2012, 09:58:46 PM ---

Should I consider:
Micro fibre cloths instead of synthetic chamois?      YES!
Wash mitts instead of sponge?                            Definately!
Specific wheel care products?                                Not that necessary but if you have good wheels, its nice to keep them that way
Is there a role for pressure washing?                    It uses less water than rinsing soap off with a bucket. Can be used for snow-foaming
Specific products for interior cleaning?                   It's a personal preference. If you have leather, then try Gliptone



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