cleaning

  1. M

    Cleaning Clay

    Hi - anyone got any info on where in newcastle upon tyne I can buy this product from ? Any advice on usage etc greatly appreciated
  2. Simon_M

    BBC3 Freak Like Me (Car Cleaning)

    New series on BBC3 @ 8:30pm about people with OCD. One on the advert seems to show a guy who obsessively cleans his car. On now.... Be warned there is some disgusting stuff!
  3. T

    Advice on removing mild scratching from cleaning cloth

    Mildly vigerous trying to get tree sap off the car. Was using Autoglym tar remover with a cloth (not microfibre). Sap has gone but lots of tiny superficial scratches - not in the paitnwork itself - more the clearcoat is there a way to remove this? TIA
  4. flango

    Aluminium Trim Cleaning

    Anyone got any tips for cleaning aluminium trim, the sort that goes round car windows and doors in strips. Just finished SWMBO's car and the aluminium trim is tarnished/weathered a little and spoiling the look of the car. Does anyone know any products or tips that will get this shining again...
  5. HK33

    Cleaning Chrome tailpipes ?

    Hi , does anyone have any ideas on the best way to clean chrome tailpipes.? Ive seen an earlier post which recommended " shiny sinks " but cant find that at any supermarket. Im getting very small black dot deposits on mine which i cant remove.Any help would be greatly appreciated.:thumb:
  6. H

    Lights, cleaning perspex and Xenonisation.

    CLK 230K Avantgarde X reg (2000) My headlights have an odd yellowish patina on the inside of the perspex and as i'm in mid cleaning frenzy, i'd like to know if any of you have ever tried to clean them and if so, how? I've already had a good scrub of the outsides with Brasso, which did a fine...
  7. Omega

    CLEANING - Bodywork & Wheels

    I accompanied my son to our local BMW agent the other week:o. Whilst he was in there I sat in the car, and was watching the guys there washing the beamers,,,, with a Pressure Washer. I must say that it came as a bit of a shock to me to see such power being used on these new/ish motors. I was...
  8. B16BFR

    Cleaning leather seats

    Just a quickie, i was wondering if anyone could advise me on a product that will bring my dull looking leathers back to life. Thanks Ben
  9. D

    Cleaning & Polishing

    I am giving my car a good going over prior to having its rust issues dealt with. And I have a number of questions... 1 I am getting through quite a quantity of tar remover on tissues to remove tar spots. However, I seem to be removing something else from the painted surface. Would this...
  10. Darrell

    interior cleaning, help please.

    We have now started our summer season in earnest and our old W202 needs a clean up. We pick our guests up at the airport so we want the car looking spic and span. Sadly, due to a 4 year old daughter, dogs, bags of cement, a cat giving birth and other nasties the seats are looking a bit...
  11. C

    CLK W208 Convertible Roof Cleaning

    Gents, I have a neglected Roof to my otherwise perfect CLK, its been left in London Streets under trees and has all sorts of marks. I have bought an Autoglym cleaning kit that didnt seem to touch the marks. So I wondered if there are any hot tips on what I should Do??? Many thanks Chris
  12. S

    Interior Cleaning Cloth

    I have read somewhere that there is a cloth you can buy specifically for cleaning scuff marks from interior door panels. Does anyone know what name they go under, as I have googled without much success.
  13. K

    Cleaning EGR

    Is it possible to clean the EGR on w210 e320 cdi or do you just have to replace it ? I took the egr off today but it seems to be a closed valve dont know how to open it ?
  14. G

    Cleaning cloth hood - W208 Cab

    What is the best way to make my cloth roof look like new? It has a few mould/mildew spots that won't come off plus it appears to be lightened by the sun in some places. Rear edges have some mould marks too. So far I've tried normal washing, scrubbing with nailbrush and toothbrush, car shampoo...
  15. bh13coupe

    cleaning interior w124 coupe

    Guys I want give my coupe a full sorting on the interior, i have cream leather that is starting to show its age (drivers bolster and arm rest in particular). Can anyone advise on what would be best used to rejuvenate the leather. i see all these before and after pics on cleaning products...
  16. PJayUK

    Very Impressed With 3M Car Cleaning Products!!

    Just a quick plug I was told about 3M's range of car cleaning products, Bought some of the car shampoo and quick wax and I have to say that they really are very good for the price. I am not into car detailing but like a clean car and I have to say that these are the business for the cost. Oh...
  17. P

    Cleaning CD changer lens

    Hi, I believe I need to clean the lens on the boot CD changer, as the 6 CD's are all skipping each track after 8 seconds!! I've done some research online and there seems to be an overriding opinion that you shouldn't use the typical CD cleaning kits - ie the ones with discs that have little...
  18. R

    CLK W208 silver - after 3 hours cleaning!

    Morning, On Saturday I spent 3+ hours cleaning the car...I had a 700+ mile trip last weekend so it was in need of a clean. Here's what I did - powerwashed - washed with washing up liquid (2 bucked method) - rinsed - washed with Autoglym Shampoo - dried - Clayed using Bilthamber Soft Auto...
  19. R

    what product for cleaning alloy wheels-lots of caked on brake dust

    so i've cleaned the car (pics later) but the wheels were heavily caked with brake dust. i tried turtle wax tyre cleaner, and Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner. Both shifted some dirt but required A LOT of scrubbing. I've heard Wonder Wheels is good for this sort of stuff. But is it something i can...
  20. nigel cross

    Basic cleaning rundown

    How To Care For Your New Car - New Car Care Tips And if you're a very good boy. she might do it for you:thumb::bannana:
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