Where to buy car washing products? Sydney DIY car washing bays?

[gazz]

Moving on from hand jobs - and writing of Autoglym; a tip which I discovered myself for those who have black gloss shadowline and all the polishes make it cloudy or worse, those fine spiderweb scratches. Use Autoglym glass polish. It's brilliant. There's virtually no abrasive in it, which is why it's used for glass, so it's perfect for any area that's sensitive to abrasion. Great for slight scuffs such as when some c*** opens their door onto yours. Leaves no swirl at all.

Strangely though it's just about useless on glass. Anybody know of a good product to remove water-spotting on glass?

Mr. Autoglym - PM me for my account details for trailing commissions.

[bfi2906]

+1 on Autoglym. I use their SRP (Super Resin Polish) with a RO sander, and their EGP (Extra Gloss Protection) by hand - less is more, and it layers to get just the amount of shine you want. And finish with a canouba wax over the top to give depth and protection - it also layers.

Originally Posted by gazz

Strangely though it's just about useless on glass. Anybody know of a good product to remove water-spotting on glass?

I use meguiars - No Smear Glass Cleaner - with either a terry cloth or a paper towel. The trick is use a small'ish amount, and keep rubbing until the product is gone. Again, less is more.

And yes, I'm retentive! Not that you'd know it to look at my car at the moment. Feeling guilty

[MrBlonde]

I'm with you guys, I remember to get my car washed at a car washed at least once every 2-3 months. Nothing is too good for my baby. If I could be bothered.

[gazz]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I'm with you guys, I remember to get my car washed at a car washed at least once every 2-3 months. Nothing is too good for my baby. If I could be bothered.

Not sure how to read this one. The "if I can be bothered" part threw me. Are you saying that you only wash your car once every 2 - 3 months? Or that you have it professionally done every 2 - 3 months and presumably wash it yourself other times?

Not that it matters, it's your car.

[1q2w3e4r]

The first. I still remember when Kenny rolled up to a drive and his Porka hadn't had a wash in about 3 weeks.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

If you're looking for a DIY, there's a place called IMO on the corner of George St and Parra Rd in Strathfield. It's quite good, very cheap too.

Hope this helps!

I'm not a fan of IMO, used to go there, but since discovered Concord Wash n Wax on Parra Rd (just past Burwood Rd city bound).

The water pressure is definitely better and the soap does a better job.

IMO rorts you when you go to 'high pressure rinse' and you're rinsing away and a little bit of soap 'pulses' through the hose so you end up spraying bubbles on a freshly rinsed area!

Concord Wash n Wax ftw

[MFKN3]

I use chemguys.com.au for their citrus wash, leather conditoner and 50/50 wax, etc, it's amazing stuff. The wheel cleaner isn't so great though and I find armourall wheel cleaner the best so far

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by MFKN3

I use chemguys.com.au for their citrus wash, leather conditoner and 50/50 wax, etc, it's amazing stuff. The wheel cleaner isn't so great though and I find armourall wheel cleaner the best so far

You had a name change? How's the M?

[MFKN3]

Originally Posted by TimMc

You had a name change? How's the M?

Hey mate, yeah I never liked the old one much

Pick her up this sat. SouthernBM are fitting a stage 1 performace kit to her right now as well and a few other bits and pieces

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by MFKN3

Hey mate, yeah I never liked the old one much

Pick her up this sat. SouthernBM are fitting a stage 1 performace kit to her right now as well and a few other bits and pieces

I just managed to translate the new name...

Nice! Look forward to seeing & hearing it Brisbane. You driving it up or getting it freighted?

Back on topic...

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

I'm not a fan of IMO, used to go there, but since discovered Concord Wash n Wax on Parra Rd (just past Burwood Rd city bound).

The water pressure is definitely better and the soap does a better job.

IMO rorts you when you go to 'high pressure rinse' and you're rinsing away and a little bit of soap 'pulses' through the hose so you end up spraying bubbles on a freshly rinsed area!

Concord Wash n Wax ftw

Hmm interesting! Thanks for the heads up Stu

Woosh and I met one night at Carlovers in Chatswood for a cruise/photo sesh and a wash first. The automated wash shut down on him halfway through with suds ALL over the car. We tried to get it off with some spare MF towels I carry, to no avail.

So once it had all dried, I proceeded to draw cocks through the soap residue.

[banglemangle]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

So once it had all dried, I proceeded to draw cocks through the soap residue.

That answers a few questions!!!!

[andrew270681]

I use Zymol which i buy off a guy in Auburn ( cant remember the name of the place) and also buy products from car care products.
I use different brands of polishes, brushes, sponges etc.

I personally dont like using any mag wheel cleaner as they all have some sort of harsh chemicals in them. I use truck wash and a meguiars wheel brush which is long enough to reach inside the mag wheel and inbetween the caliper.

Washing the paint i only use ZYMOL to wash. I find the ZYMOL soap isnt too harsh on my paintwork and wax coating.

I can easily spend a day on my car cleaning it and waxing it.

[MFKN3]

Originally Posted by TimMc

I just managed to translate the new name...

Nice! Look forward to seeing & hearing it Brisbane. You driving it up or getting it freighted?

Back on topic...

Drove her up over the weekend. Far out, what a machine

Did you guys end up going to Versace for their $50 buffet last night?

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by banglemangle

That answers a few questions!!!!

As to why there was a 130i SGM driving around with a large penis drawn on the bonnet?

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by MFKN3

Drove her up over the weekend. Far out, what a machine

Excellent! I hope you managed to zig zag up and down the GDR a few times on your trip north. How does the tuned M3 compare to a tuned 335?

Seeing I'm posting on a page about car wash..., I currently using Mothers. It doesn't feel anywhere near as nice to use as the Bowdens stuff I ran out of last year. Still cleans the car OK though.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

As to why there was a 130i SGM driving around with a large penis drawn on the bonnet?

There is something deeply satisfying about drawing a cock on someone's car in soap residue.

After a year long rescue mission for a large scale IT project at one of Australia's largest banks I was giving the final presentation to the board. When it was my lieutenant's turn to give a part of the presentation, he found that there was a small stylised penis on the bottom corner of every page in his notes. Watching his face as he turned each new page while facing board members is something I will treasure forever in my heart.

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

There is something deeply satisfying about drawing a cock on someone's car in soap residue.

After a year long rescue mission for a large scale IT project at one of Australia's largest banks I was giving the final presentation to the board. When it was my lieutenant's turn to give a part of the presentation, he found that there was a small stylised penis on the bottom corner of every page in his notes. Watching his face as he turned each new page while facing board members is something I will treasure forever in my heart.

I tip my hat to you, good sir!