washing

I wash my car every week or two and it generally doesn't take very long except for the wheels. I have AMG 6 twin spoke wheels. After I have washed and dried the rest of the car I wash the wheels by hand using a car shampoo and a sponge. I don't care about washing the entire depth of the wheel...

Just got a used pressure washer and gave car a clean today, looking perfect. Just rinsed it with washer and dried and already looks miles better. Although I know I need to do a lot more haha Was just wondering if you could let me know what cleaning product brands you use, and what polish/wax...

Hi, I have got new car merc C220D with 360 camera. Is it okay to do car wash at commercial place (hand car wash/machine car wash)? Any precautions to taken for 360 camera when washing at commercial places? Would highly appreciate your advise and guidance on this. Thanks & Regards Mercabhi

My first attempt at jet-washing shows that I need to think about this a little more. I had the key in my pocket, and the doors kept unlocking as I aimed water near the handle. The wing mirrors were folding/unfolding and the hose being dragged under the rear opened the boot mid-wash. I can...

Was pressure washing my car today with doors closed technique http://youtu.be/8cTHmMVnZjs But maybe I should have tried with doors open technique! http://youtu.be/LUgvSdsGy80

She still moans. What's a bloke got to do. Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

Hi can anyone recommend a budget pressure washer to use in conjunction with a water butt? I have a 240l Waterbutt and want to make good use. Will the water leave marks on my car or is rainwater better than the tap water (note we get hard water here) Also any recommendation for snow foam liquids?

Fastidious washing and polishing of cars isn't my thing but I would like to keep my latest car looking nice. Although I've progressed beyond a bucket, old sponge and some washing up liquid, I only really want to wash the car and give it one coat of polish. I am not interested in spending a...

Hi all, when washing car what's the best applicator? Sponge, mitt, cloth? Recommendations please

Just washed my car - starting with the wheels. Utterly filthy, black with dust, mud, poo, you name it. Cleaned the spilt veg oil off with Simoniz Alloy Cleaner (black bottle - seems to be an end of line product). OK so far? Yeah - so I tried it on the spilt oil around the filler cap. Wow -...

My new MB will come with Stargard (which I know has mixed reviews, but I'm getting it 'free') What about using hand car washing services? are jet washers safe or will it ruin the Stargard?

I have, as you know spent many happy an hour (day!) cleaning my car and have contemplated how to move to the next level given that whilst most people regard my car "as new" I still know where the micro and indeed less micro scratches are. My local car cleaning place (Sgt Bills!) will wash...

Don't know if there is another thread on this, (I couldn't find one) What do you all use for a general wash, wax, etc. including wheels. What is recommended as the so called best product for your money. Leather seat, cloth seats, carpets. Etc. :)

Top of the range with 8kg load and 1400 spin in very good working order.Looking for £250 and pick up from SE23 London

Hi all, I've had my new car for nearly a month - love it to bits. Now though it is getting a little dirty. I've owned other cars from new and I found that after a little while I could see slight circles in the paint work. On my Alfa 156 (met red) I once accidently dropped a sponge on the...

Hi all, Somehow, the oil filler cap came of my engine last week. Oil spilt all over the engine bay, including all over the front end, inc belts/pulley’s/frame etc. The first I knew was a warning came up on the computer read-out, saying: “check oil level at next service”. I stopped to check the...

Right.. I have never done this to any of my cars.. I have always had very mixed views onit.. Its literally a 50/50. Some people tell me its fine if the alternator and other such parts are covered with a plastic bag.. Some tell me its a complete no no.. Some tell me to do it with the...

Hi, I’m considering cleaning my fabric upholstery in my 210 by removing the covers and then washing (by hand). The mechanics of this are not a problem but are there any horror stories, gotyas, with this washing idea, the main problem is a large patch of something on one of the seats and cleaning...

Hi, had a search on previous posts but whilst there is LOTS of detail on washing your car, I have quite a specific question When rinsing the car down after washing, I live in a ridiculously hard water area, and as such, there are always lots of water spots all over the bodywork. I use...

I have a load of supaguard stuff from a previous car but found it hard work to even get a moderate finish. It's a bit old now so I'm looking for some decent stuff to valet my car. I like autoglym especially the glass cutter (not on the door seals or panels though!). Anyone have any other...