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Car Cleaning

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I bought a metallic black car recently and it shows the road dirt very well.
Now I need a detergent that works, nothing with wax or any silicone shine enhancer that can come after I get the muck off. I use a brush, a sponge and bucket. Who knows a product that works?

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  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
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    Autoglym car wash works for me.
    Happy chappy
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  • vansboy
    vansboy Posts: 6,483 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Well worth checking here - hints n tips on looking after the cleaning of your car.
    http://www.meguiars.co.uk

    Your local car parts or Halfords store will have the range, if you don't want to order on line.

    They have converted me from the exellent http://www.merproducts.co.uk & certainly a superior & easier to use product than Autoglym.

    The detergent in the actual bodywork wash IS FIRST CLASS - but do follow all the instructions, to take full advantage of the benefits, of the range.

    VB
  • manhattan
    manhattan Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    Uniform Washer
    and dont use a brush on your car!

    you will end up with minor swirl marks all over it
  • Autoglym or Meguirs will do a decent enough job - wash it using a microfibre wash mitt too. For better results after washing/drying use a wax/sealant - makes washing it much easier for the next 3-4 months.
    Never argue with an idiot. He will bring you down to his level and beat you with experience.


    Snoochie Boochies
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