Car Cleaning and Detailing, could you, would you, should you?

[Giller]

So anyhoo, today I learnt something, the "wash your car today" I post the S6 washing in is in fact in the MG4 Xpower section, I did not realise that until now, however I also learnt something else about a cleaning and detailing product I'd just bought from that section and thought it would be useful to have a thread dedicated to looking after to your loved one, which means any MG you love to pamper and cosset.

The whole purpose of this thread is to provide information and feedback on hardware and products you use in washing and if relevant detailing your car be it pressure washers, tools, products or even ceramic and interior coatings.

Let the pampering information begin.

 

[Micropop]

Koch - Chemie have epic products, especially for pre-wash, rust and metal remover and for wheels. I use those and autoglym polar wash with the foam cannon and for hand washing, finish with autoglym ceramic coating or Hoseki Ketana seal.

 

[salty]

I decided a while ago, to stick to pretty much all Autoglym stuff. You won't go far wrong with them. Having tried a lot of different stuff over the years, inc expensive stuff. I've come to the conclusion they are all much of a muchness. The choice these days is mind blowing. Pick one and stick to it.

 

[Giller]

So today 2 items arrived for the man cave, one from Amazon delivered behind the bins (I love the email saying your item has been delivered, that ain't delivered, that's dumped) and the other ordered via click and collect from B&Q (well it was Easter Monday!)>

First from Amazon, overnight delivery, M Mingle Dual Lance Pressure Wand for Foam Cannon with 5 pressure Washer Nozzle tips.

Handy and must say great quality bit of kit, stainless steel construction with spare o rings if needed, if doing a pre-wash coating rather than snow foam which needs time to do its thing Ive been switching between cannon and spray nozzles as I like to work in sections, with this no switching required, just use the valves to switch.

Comes with 5 different quick change nozzles if required, personally with cars I use the 40 degree option which is fitted in the picture.

£16.99 delivered to Prime Members, details here: M Mingle Dual Lance

Next, Ava Premium Foam Cannon Bundle, yes specific to a brand of pressure washer (more of Ava will follow) but so much design went into this and Though not mentioned in their literature a lot of thought.

So those who are aware of Foam cannons you will know using different products requires washing the container between them, this one comes with separate stackable containers with lids which elements that, in addition each container is coloured and numbered for this who are getting past their prime and have memory issues, and also bottoms have measured capacity for diction and total capacities on the sides.

In addition the spay head bottle is threaded so you can use it directly from a bottle, I did no know that until I read a post on here this morning, brilliant.

Now this piece of quality and design is designed for Ava pressure washers, but more of the later.....

 

[Giller]

Koch - Chemie have epic products, especially for pre-wash, rust and metal remover and for wheels. I use those and autoglym polar wash with the foam cannon and for hand washing, finish with autoglym ceramic coating or Hoseki Ketana seal.

Interesting. What pressure washer you got my Norwegian hero? (I have a reason for asking )

 

[Giller]

I decided a while ago, to stick to pretty much all Autoglym stuff. You won't go far wrong with them. Having tried a lot of different stuff over the years, inc expensive stuff. I've come to the conclusion they are all much of a muchness. The choice these days is mind blowing. Pick one and stick to it.

Wise words indeed. Who told you to post them?

 

[Giller]

I decided a while ago, to stick to pretty much all Autoglym stuff. You won't go far wrong with them. Having tried a lot of different stuff over the years, inc expensive stuff. I've come to the conclusion they are all much of a muchness. The choice these days is mind blowing. Pick one and stick to it.

Got to agree, consisteny with cleaning products makes sense, I’ve switched and had issues in doing so..

 

[Micropop]

Interesting. What pressure washer you got my Norwegian hero? (I have a reason for asking )

Seems I've got the same brand as you. AVA (P 60 X).
I also got the pro foam cannon. It does the job, but it isn't great. Having multiple containers is very useful and convenient though.
Although I will have to buy a new lance for it, as someone () forgot to bring it inside before winter hit...

 

[MG Clive]

You mean I'm going to need more than a bucket of water and a Brillo pad.

 

[Giller]

Seems I've got the same brand as you. AVA (P 60 X).
I also got the pro foam cannon. It does the job, but it isn't great. Having multiple containers is very useful and convenient though.
Although I will have to buy a new lance for it, as someone () forgot to bring it inside before winter hit...

Well it was a loaded questions love AVA ( post of why will) follow, ) given your location I thought you might be a user.

 

[Giller]

You mean I'm going to need more than a bucket of water and a Brillo pad.

Don’t you dare,!!

I love that new colour.