Want to do a self-valet on my car. What do I need?

SiKkBaSs · 02-02-2010, 04:49 PM

Want to clean my car out on the inside guys, bit messy inside. That means windscreens(glass

) and trims etc. What should I go out and buy...?

I've already got a hoover

mycoupe · 02-02-2010, 04:55 PM

do you mean detail?

willhollin · 02-02-2010, 04:56 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286903

SiKkBaSs · 02-02-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286903

OMG you get more and more legendary every day. Looking for this thread, thought it got deleted. What about seats, there must be something I can use for them? I want my car spring cleaned!

F*** HIM WILL F*** HIM!!

SiKkBaSs · 02-02-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycoupe

do you mean detail?

Do you know what detailing means?

mikeysix · 02-02-2010, 05:21 PM

Lots of time sunny mate!

mycoupe · 02-02-2010, 05:29 PM

Yes, I do...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_detailing

in case you don't. Good luck with the spring clean!

wafik · 02-02-2010, 05:31 PM

Heres some of what you need

mikeysix · 02-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafik

Heres some of what you need

Wafik you don't have any cloths mate!

SiKkBaSs · 02-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafik

Heres some of what you need

That's real serious.

wafik · 02-02-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeysix

Wafik you don't have any cloths mate!

haha i just noticed now that u said it...must be in the car

flyfs6 · 02-02-2010, 07:50 PM

Where'd you get those containers from?

doughboy · 02-03-2010, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Want to clean my car out on the inside guys, bit messy inside. That means windscreens(glass

) and trims etc. What should I go out and buy...?

I've already got a hoover

Do you ever clean your house mate? Same product are fine - no special stuff required. You're obviously not mad on cleaning you car, so the easy (cheap) option is best:

1. Hoover first (hoover mats indoors with carpet hoover)

2. Bowl of warm water with a tiny splash of light detergent (flash or similar) and a wet lint free cloth, gently clean all the surfaces and dry off with more lint free cloths (mums tea towels in other words)

3. For glass as above but dry immediately with dry cloths to remove streaks

4. Leather? Baby wipes. Fabric? Sticky lint roller.

5. Dash bits and vents etc. Get a big soft synthetic paintbrush to get all the dust out of the fiddly bits and vents etc.

6. Drive at 100mph with all the windows open to get all the remaining dust and fluff blasted out - freshens it up a treat too.

All the above are found in any house cleaning cupboard - Do not get caught in the 'special products' BS, all you need to do is get all the greasy marks and dust/dirt off everything, spraying all those shit products everywhere just makes it:

a) stink like hell
b) all need cleaning much more quickly
c) cost money
d) takes time
e) does nowt

All done for free in 30 mins.....Sorted

BanziBarn · 02-03-2010, 04:16 AM

I don't know much about detailing/cleaning, but what I can say is that baby wipes work an absolute treat on the seats - I was really impressed!

milesr3 · 02-03-2010, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

2. Bowl of warm water with a tiny splash of light detergent (flash or similar) and a wet lint free cloth

Seconded. This is exactly what I've used for many years to clean all the interior surfaces of my cars. Flash multisurface (floor) cleaner is great. A microfibre cloth helps too.

The only other thing I've found which is a tad better is Simoniz foaming dash cleaner as it seems to be a detergent (soap) mixed in isopropyl alchohol and is slightly better at removing marks and leaves less residue, so stays cleaner for longer.

Irnbrukid · 02-03-2010, 06:52 AM

For windows you can just use the old dears window cleaner and newspaper if you wanna be cheap.

Why all the Megs stuff someone been having a field day at the 2 for 3 in halfords, there is other and better products out there not that megs is that bad they are ok.

But its all in the application you can have the best products but shit application...

SiKkBaSs · 02-03-2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

Do you ever clean your house mate? Same product are fine - no special stuff required. You're obviously not mad on cleaning you car, so the easy (cheap) option is best:

1. Hoover first (hoover mats indoors with carpet hoover)

2. Bowl of warm water with a tiny splash of light detergent (flash or similar) and a wet lint free cloth, gently clean all the surfaces and dry off with more lint free cloths (mums tea towels in other words)

3. For glass as above but dry immediately with dry cloths to remove streaks

4. Leather? Baby wipes. Fabric? Sticky lint roller.

5. Dash bits and vents etc. Get a big soft synthetic paintbrush to get all the dust out of the fiddly bits and vents etc.

6. Drive at 100mph with all the windows open to get all the remaining dust and fluff blasted out - freshens it up a treat too.

All the above are found in any house cleaning cupboard - Do not get caught in the 'special products' BS, all you need to do is get all the greasy marks and dust/dirt off everything, spraying all those shit products everywhere just makes it:

a) stink like hell
b) all need cleaning much more quickly
c) cost money
d) takes time
e) does nowt

All done for free in 30 mins.....Sorted

This should be STICKY

Thanks D-Boy

Ham09 · 02-03-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

2. Bowl of warm water with a tiny splash of light detergent (flash or similar) and a wet lint free cloth, gently clean all the surfaces and dry off with more lint free cloths (mums tea towels in other words)

Doesn't flash contain bleach? If so I wouldn't have thought that would safe for interiors

firebod · 02-03-2010, 02:54 PM

head over to detailingworld.co.uk for some inspiration and some good detailing retailers

Taylor · 02-03-2010, 02:57 PM

what do you lot use to black ur tyres/black trim?? my dad got some autosmart high style trim stuff but cant seem to find it in shops im running low

good stuff

firebod · 02-03-2010, 03:10 PM

highstyle is only available from an autosmart rep. (you may actually find some samples on fleabay) if you contact autosmart they can put you in touch with your nearest rep. They are generally very friendly and knowlegable people. they normally only deal with the trade, but most of the reps will help you out. Hope this helps.

willhollin · 02-03-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylor

what do you lot use to black ur tyres/black trim?? my dad got some autosmart high style trim stuff but cant seem to find it in shops im running low

good stuff

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Autosmart-High...#ht_508wt_1165

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