Shite cleaning solutions

[Spiny Norman]

What shite-ist cleaning products do you use/recommend?

 

Yesterday I took the time to wash & polish both my cars* using my bargain-basement Turtle wax stuff bought from Asda when it was bogof and it got me wondering what were the best non-premium car cleaning products out there, or even what regular domestic household stuff works as well?

I've heard that some people use peanut butter or shoe polish on black plastic bumpers, does that actually work or is it just urban myth?

* And of course the weather gods have rewarded me the only way they can by watering me generously all day...

 

What do you use to keep your pride & joy clean? (any answers involving the words "Autoglym" or "Meguiars" will be ignored and possibly ridiculed. )

[Spiny Norman]

What shite-ist cleaning products do you use/recommend?

 

Yesterday I took the time to wash & polish both my cars* using my bargain-basement Turtle wax stuff bought from Asda when it was bogof and it got me wondering what were the best non-premium car cleaning products out there, or even what regular domestic household stuff works as well?

I've heard that some people use peanut butter or shoe polish on black plastic bumpers, does that actually work or is it just urban myth?

* And of course the weather gods have rewarded me the only way they can by watering me generously all day...

 

What do you use to keep your pride & joy clean? (any answers involving the words "Autoglym" or "Meguiars" will be ignored and possibly ridiculed. )

[Jack_Harpers_Teeth]

I am sure I read somewhere that scrunched up aluminum foil (as for wrapping a turkey in) dipped in cheap Cola make your old skool metal bumpers all lovely again.

 

Sounds like total bollox to me, but am prepared to listen.

[Jack_Harpers_Teeth]

I am sure I read somewhere that scrunched up aluminum foil (as for wrapping a turkey in) dipped in cheap Cola make your old skool metal bumpers all lovely again.

 

Sounds like total bollox to me, but am prepared to listen.

[brickwall]

Boiled linseed for the black plastic bumpers.

Lime kitchen de-greaser from Asda

[brickwall]

Boiled linseed for the black plastic bumpers.

Lime kitchen de-greaser from Asda

[autofive]

I am sure I read somewhere that scrunched up aluminum foil (as for wrapping a turkey in) dipped in cheap Cola make your old skool metal bumpers all lovely again.

 

Sounds like total bollox to me, but am prepared to listen.

brillopads work a treat on rust-peppered chrome bumpers

[autofive]

I am sure I read somewhere that scrunched up aluminum foil (as for wrapping a turkey in) dipped in cheap Cola make your old skool metal bumpers all lovely again.

 

Sounds like total bollox to me, but am prepared to listen.

brillopads work a treat on rust-peppered chrome bumpers

[jonny69]

Good old fashioned Turtle Wax managed this* with a bit of elbow grease:

 

 

There's probably better (or easier) wax for 2k paint, but there's no need to spend £££ on products in my opinion. I had problems with Halfords elcheapo shampoo on my old celly paint - it either used to oxidise the paint or it left a matte film on the surface, but it was mighty hard to polish out. I ditched it in the end for a gallon of Zip shampoo when it came on offer and it never did it again.

 

*It was actually that shiny in real life too!

[jonny69]

Good old fashioned Turtle Wax managed this* with a bit of elbow grease:

 

 

There's probably better (or easier) wax for 2k paint, but there's no need to spend £££ on products in my opinion. I had problems with Halfords elcheapo shampoo on my old celly paint - it either used to oxidise the paint or it left a matte film on the surface, but it was mighty hard to polish out. I ditched it in the end for a gallon of Zip shampoo when it came on offer and it never did it again.

 

*It was actually that shiny in real life too!

[warren t claim]

£2 Tesco cutting compound works well.

 

A 99p serving of Blu-Tac makes an excellent alternative to a clay bar, just use diluted car shampoo in a plant sprayer to lube the panel first.

[warren t claim]

£2 Tesco cutting compound works well.

 

A 99p serving of Blu-Tac makes an excellent alternative to a clay bar, just use diluted car shampoo in a plant sprayer to lube the panel first.

[Electric Leyland]

Been wondering about this all afternoon as I look out of the window at the Audi and its gleaming blue paintwork and bright shiny chrome bits. That's the rain doing that, normally it looks very dusty matt faded blue with

dull chrome bits. And of course heavily rusted bumpers and general all round rust which is exaggerated by the dull paintwork but becomes suddenly invisible during wet weather.

 

T cut? Or just a good hard rub with something more household cleaning products based?

 

Love to hear your opinions on this.

 

By the way thanks again to legend DaveRapid for not only getting her MOT'd again but permanently fixing the missing gears problem with his genius handiwork. First time in 5 years I've had all the gears working properly. It's tricky getting used to not missing out 2nd gear, or having to find a parking space that doesn't involve reverse.

[Electric Leyland]

Been wondering about this all afternoon as I look out of the window at the Audi and its gleaming blue paintwork and bright shiny chrome bits. That's the rain doing that, normally it looks very dusty matt faded blue with

dull chrome bits. And of course heavily rusted bumpers and general all round rust which is exaggerated by the dull paintwork but becomes suddenly invisible during wet weather.

 

T cut? Or just a good hard rub with something more household cleaning products based?

 

Love to hear your opinions on this.

 

By the way thanks again to legend DaveRapid for not only getting her MOT'd again but permanently fixing the missing gears problem with his genius handiwork. First time in 5 years I've had all the gears working properly. It's tricky getting used to not missing out 2nd gear, or having to find a parking space that doesn't involve reverse.

[ashmicro]

 

Pound shop stuff, GR64 for cleaning alloys.

[ashmicro]

 

Pound shop stuff, GR64 for cleaning alloys.

[Mash]

I use Showroom Shine which is a water-less product, cleaning and polishing all in one. I swear by it now. Spray on, wipe with microfibre cloth then buff with another. It takes no effort and forms a protective coating. Paint and stuff will come off and bug splats are easier too. If the car is filthy in winter I give it a hosing down or pressure wash but it's great not having to get a bucket out on a cold day.

[Mash]

I use Showroom Shine which is a water-less product, cleaning and polishing all in one. I swear by it now. Spray on, wipe with microfibre cloth then buff with another. It takes no effort and forms a protective coating. Paint and stuff will come off and bug splats are easier too. If the car is filthy in winter I give it a hosing down or pressure wash but it's great not having to get a bucket out on a cold day.

[Spiny Norman]

I saw that Demon Shine in Asda the other day for £2, anyone tried it?

[Spiny Norman]

I saw that Demon Shine in Asda the other day for £2, anyone tried it?

[vulgalour]

I found a bottle of car shampoo in the garage when I moved in. The previous tenant was a self-employed car valet, you see. I have no idea what make the shampoo is, or where it was bought from, but I do know it's bloody good stuff. It's a thick green concentrate, you only need a capful in a standard black bucket, and has no odour. Whatever it is, it can even shift tree sap spots.

 

In addition to that, rather than forking out megabucks for sponges and specialist mitts, I buy Tesco value face flannels as they can just be chucked in the washing machine when done and last forever. The first batch I got were something like 19p each, they've gone up a bit since then.

[vulgalour]

I found a bottle of car shampoo in the garage when I moved in. The previous tenant was a self-employed car valet, you see. I have no idea what make the shampoo is, or where it was bought from, but I do know it's bloody good stuff. It's a thick green concentrate, you only need a capful in a standard black bucket, and has no odour. Whatever it is, it can even shift tree sap spots.

 

In addition to that, rather than forking out megabucks for sponges and specialist mitts, I buy Tesco value face flannels as they can just be chucked in the washing machine when done and last forever. The first batch I got were something like 19p each, they've gone up a bit since then.

[skattrd]

I use Showroom Shine which is a water-less product, cleaning and polishing all in one. I swear by it now. Spray on, wipe with microfibre cloth then buff with another. It takes no effort and forms a protective coating. Paint and stuff will come off and bug splats are easier too. If the car is filthy in winter I give it a hosing down or pressure wash but it's great not having to get a bucket out on a cold day.

 

Sounds useful for people like me who hate washing/polishing - is it this stuff?

[skattrd]

I use Showroom Shine which is a water-less product, cleaning and polishing all in one. I swear by it now. Spray on, wipe with microfibre cloth then buff with another. It takes no effort and forms a protective coating. Paint and stuff will come off and bug splats are easier too. If the car is filthy in winter I give it a hosing down or pressure wash but it's great not having to get a bucket out on a cold day.

 

Sounds useful for people like me who hate washing/polishing - is it this stuff?

[scaryoldcortina]

I've been cleaning today - I needed to change the driver's door on my sierra (due to rot) and the spare door was on a car that has been standing for over 5 years...

 

The green trigger spray is Asda own brand Multi surface cleaner (£1.19 for 500ml) Spray on, leave 2 mins, wipe off with sponge and rinse with a watering can...

 

 

And the dirt is gone!

 

 

I was so impressed I did half the chevanne next.

 

 

Well over half the bottle left too

[scaryoldcortina]

I've been cleaning today - I needed to change the driver's door on my sierra (due to rot) and the spare door was on a car that has been standing for over 5 years...

 

The green trigger spray is Asda own brand Multi surface cleaner (£1.19 for 500ml) Spray on, leave 2 mins, wipe off with sponge and rinse with a watering can...

 

 

And the dirt is gone!

 

 

I was so impressed I did half the chevanne next.

 

 

Well over half the bottle left too

[beko1987]

I found a bottle of car shampoo in the garage when I moved in. The previous tenant was a self-employed car valet, you see. I have no idea what make the shampoo is, or where it was bought from, but I do know it's bloody good stuff. It's a thick green concentrate, you only need a capful in a standard black bucket, and has no odour. Whatever it is, it can even shift tree sap spots.

 

In addition to that, rather than forking out megabucks for sponges and specialist mitts, I buy Tesco value face flannels as they can just be chucked in the washing machine when done and last forever. The first batch I got were something like 19p each, they've gone up a bit since then.

 

 

Sounds like this: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autoglym-bodywork-shampoo-conditioner-5-litre.php, Bloody good stuff, although it strips wax off. Good for a deep clean, and cheap from halfrauds too, who regularly have 342 deals on

[beko1987]

I found a bottle of car shampoo in the garage when I moved in. The previous tenant was a self-employed car valet, you see. I have no idea what make the shampoo is, or where it was bought from, but I do know it's bloody good stuff. It's a thick green concentrate, you only need a capful in a standard black bucket, and has no odour. Whatever it is, it can even shift tree sap spots.

 

In addition to that, rather than forking out megabucks for sponges and specialist mitts, I buy Tesco value face flannels as they can just be chucked in the washing machine when done and last forever. The first batch I got were something like 19p each, they've gone up a bit since then.

 

 

Sounds like this: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/autoglym-bodywork-shampoo-conditioner-5-litre.php, Bloody good stuff, although it strips wax off. Good for a deep clean, and cheap from halfrauds too, who regularly have 342 deals on

[Electric Leyland]

 

I was so impressed I did half the chevanne next.

 

 

Well over half the bottle left too

 

WOW! FIrstly at the work, secondly at an early white Chevanne! Are there any more pics on here of this holy grail vehicle and basically any info at all about it?!

 

Well impressed.

[Electric Leyland]

 

I was so impressed I did half the chevanne next.

 

 

Well over half the bottle left too

 

WOW! FIrstly at the work, secondly at an early white Chevanne! Are there any more pics on here of this holy grail vehicle and basically any info at all about it?!

 

Well impressed.