montravia
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Not another detailing thread, some practical advice.
The dilemma:
Although in the heart of an AONB in the Cotswolds, we're plagued by local quarries. As a result, the road in front of my forecourt takes heavy polution.
Here is the GT two days after cleaning:-
Matt has recently detailed the car, and I'm familiar with the recommended techniques, two bucket etc.
I've contemplated modifying the garage to accommodate her, but concluded that it's not practical without major planning (AONB again), searched for retractable canvas temporary pop-up garages.
The issue is, that although I've a OEM outdoor cover which is very adequate, every time I go out, she's contaminated, and needs the dust cleaning off before covering, or if not covered, cleaning off before going out. Matt would be horrified if I arrived with her in this state.
My external water supply already is on the softener circuit, but that's merely a nuance compared to initial cleaning.
This stuff is the ultimate abrasive, so hose sluice, hoes sluice before any 'sponge/mat' gets near her. So a long tedious and very frequent process, that surface is precious, and regularly conuba waxed. But with the required attention that needs repeating often.
So..............
Recent videos discussions have focussed on fine detailing. I can do that and do, but I'm looking for stuff that can remove this pollution quickly and safely.
I don't have a jet wash but considering getting one, but cautious how aggressive they are.
Of course this'll be used on all the cars, not just on La Ragazza.
Advice please on pressure washer (I don't need a patio cleaner thanks, but cleaning stone flagged flooring a bonus...... joke)
To remove the abrasive grit before cleaning.
Kranzle, fooooooo, I'm not going into business,
I'd be tempted to sub £200, with the relevant attachments, quick set up, do any have variable pressure setting or adjustable head pressure?
The last Quattroporte video used Bilt-Hambler Surfex HD to loosen the surface dirt. About £10 Litre (indicates dillutable), but I'll be getting through a lot, any decent alternatives?
I'm yet to be convinced that Snow Foam is more than a novelty, but extremely open to give it a try.
Am I doing the right thing?
(Yes the issue is hot here, County Council Operating Conditions, Environment, Highways, Law Enforcement............................)
The dilemma:
Although in the heart of an AONB in the Cotswolds, we're plagued by local quarries. As a result, the road in front of my forecourt takes heavy polution.
Here is the GT two days after cleaning:-
Matt has recently detailed the car, and I'm familiar with the recommended techniques, two bucket etc.
I've contemplated modifying the garage to accommodate her, but concluded that it's not practical without major planning (AONB again), searched for retractable canvas temporary pop-up garages.
The issue is, that although I've a OEM outdoor cover which is very adequate, every time I go out, she's contaminated, and needs the dust cleaning off before covering, or if not covered, cleaning off before going out. Matt would be horrified if I arrived with her in this state.
My external water supply already is on the softener circuit, but that's merely a nuance compared to initial cleaning.
This stuff is the ultimate abrasive, so hose sluice, hoes sluice before any 'sponge/mat' gets near her. So a long tedious and very frequent process, that surface is precious, and regularly conuba waxed. But with the required attention that needs repeating often.
So..............
Recent videos discussions have focussed on fine detailing. I can do that and do, but I'm looking for stuff that can remove this pollution quickly and safely.
I don't have a jet wash but considering getting one, but cautious how aggressive they are.
Of course this'll be used on all the cars, not just on La Ragazza.
Advice please on pressure washer (I don't need a patio cleaner thanks, but cleaning stone flagged flooring a bonus...... joke)
To remove the abrasive grit before cleaning.
Kranzle, fooooooo, I'm not going into business,
I'd be tempted to sub £200, with the relevant attachments, quick set up, do any have variable pressure setting or adjustable head pressure?
The last Quattroporte video used Bilt-Hambler Surfex HD to loosen the surface dirt. About £10 Litre (indicates dillutable), but I'll be getting through a lot, any decent alternatives?
I'm yet to be convinced that Snow Foam is more than a novelty, but extremely open to give it a try.
Am I doing the right thing?
(Yes the issue is hot here, County Council Operating Conditions, Environment, Highways, Law Enforcement............................)