psymon Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ok guys, shoot me if you must. I've got a 5 hour drive from Plymouth to Ashford on the Friday. The weather is now warmer and the bastard flies are everywhere. Now am i the only one thinking, will need to clean it prior to Saturday. If so I'll get me coat. Was thinking of wrapping the front in some film , I can get at work. Or take some sort of cleaning kit. My cars white and goin to look buzzin if its not clean Anyone else on the same wave length, if so what you taking. Cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Depends on wether you're worried about the show and shine stuff. TBH i'm there to have a good time, not to wash my car, but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 take some cleaning stuff with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 If its just flies you could try that meguiars quick detailer i found it awsome when combined with a microfibre towel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Share Posted May 13, 2006 I was thinking, shammy and some water , thats all :d I got some of that megiures stuff, forgot i had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 and as for micro fibre cloths , see my thread in supra chat atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Mine will be clean when i leave and will get dirty on the trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 i'll probably give her a wipe down saturday morning with a hangover. at least it'll look like i care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 go an hour earlier....... then look like an arse for a good 45 minutes franticly cleaning it................this is what i would do. theres no excuse for a filthy car on a dry day. before now i have gone in to work later and waited for roads to dry, drove at no more than 40 to stop the fly problem, washed it when i got there and best of all........... stay at home and make out your ill.... then clean it some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ok guys, shoot me if you must. I've got a 5 hour drive from Plymouth to Ashford on the Friday. The weather is now warmer and the bastard flies are everywhere. Now am i the only one thinking, will need to clean it prior to Saturday. If so I'll get me coat. Was thinking of wrapping the front in some film , I can get at work. Or take some sort of cleaning kit. My cars white and goin to look buzzin if its not clean Anyone else on the same wave length, if so what you taking. Cheers Si do NOT repeat do not wrap any clingy plastic to the paint, i did and it stripped the polish off and was left with matt areas which needed t cutting then polishing to make better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 take quick detailer with you mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I am gonna wash and wax my girl all Thursday night to reduce the chances of looking so dirty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 If you want the best finish on the day use this: http://www.go-waterless.co.uk/ultra-ion-reviews.asp I use both this and Meguiars Quick Detailer and the Ultra-Ion is a much better finish and removes insects a lot easier...You can also use it in direct sunlight, which may be a factor on the day... Also you can do all the glass, wheels with the same cloths (but do the wheels and lower sills last....).... And I am finding my car is staying cleaner, as they claim...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Mine will be wax & polished on the friday & mobile valet kit coming along as well too :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I've got that Ultra ION stuff and can't stand it. Certainly doesn't play well with water if you happen to have missed a bit. Works of on the kitcar, but proper wash and polish is far superior. Their claims to wash a car without water (which I'm sure you don't do) are ludicrous, think of all the grit. I'm planning on not washing the car at all. If I'm doing a few hundred miles from the Midlands it'll look like crap anyway regardless of how much I clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry to sound dumb here, but what's the point of going to the time and expense of cleaning and valeting a car that you are then going to drive hundreds of miles collecting flies and other shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAngry Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 going to drive hundreds of miles collecting flies and other shit? At least the last thing the flies will see is a clean car! before their own backsides obscure their view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 See your point. But I have driven to France a couple times at this time of year, and the bugs are everywhere. I was in my Sti and when I came back after 1500 mile trips I had to hoover out the intercooler, fog lights etc.... It took me a good week to get it back to the std Im used too. So, if I can give her a quick once over in before we hit the Train, this saves me time and effort when i get back, plus My paint work will be 2 days old I am also a great believer of driving a car and not wrapping it in cotton wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Their claims to wash a car without water (which I'm sure you don't do) are ludicrous, think of all the grit. As an ex valeter (from years back)..... Ultra Ion works fine if you simply follow their instructions. I haven't put water on my car for 5-6 weeks now and it looks fine. The paint hasn't been scratched (I was a skeptic too) and the finish is swirl free... It works as they say it does..(and I've got a black car).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry to sound dumb here, but what's the point of going to the time and expense of cleaning and valeting a car that you are then going to drive hundreds of miles collecting flies and other shit? because we'll be on video:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry to sound dumb here, but what's the point of going to the time and expense of cleaning and valeting a car that you are then going to drive hundreds of miles collecting flies and other shit? Says the man whose car is usually so clean you can eat your dinner off it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Says the man whose car is usually so clean you can eat your dinner off it!!! I have a cunning plan - lull everyone else into thinking that a shitty looking car is OK and then clean mine so as to walk away with the cup's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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