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Post by flyboyprowler on Mar 25, 2019 13:27:57 GMT
Our vans maker recommends a wipe and shine for keeping the bodywork nice, and it would be useful for us to have some sort of dry wash with us when we are down route. I can't find the "wisch und glanz" that is recommended, so has anyone used such a beast and could recommend it?
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Post by Hoovie on Mar 25, 2019 13:37:21 GMT
I guess it is another name for the Waterless Shampoo type of product? An similar thing would probably be a Detailing Spray and use a microfibre cloth to wipe over.
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Post by charliefarlie on Mar 25, 2019 19:19:13 GMT
Waterless products of this nature are hopeless.
If you must dry wipe use a decent quality detailing spray. Meguires Last Touch is excellent.
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Post by firemac on Mar 25, 2019 19:28:28 GMT
Waterless products of this nature are hopeless. If you must dry wipe use a decent quality detailing spray. Meguires Last Touch is excellent. I love Last Touch. Use it every time the cars are washed to dry off and leave a good finish. |
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Post by bigkev on Mar 25, 2019 19:50:49 GMT
Naw Ainz.......naw.........even Last Touch is used after proper wash and de-sandificationing. These dry wash spray things are utterly risky imho.
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Post by clarki on Mar 27, 2019 17:33:21 GMT
I've been using showroom shine for years. Great product and gives a superb finish.
Only thing I would say is that in the winter sometimes I do like to give the car a good jet rinse first because it doesn't get all the road grime out from the wheel arches or underneath.
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Post by flyboyprowler on Mar 27, 2019 18:37:49 GMT
Waterless products of this nature are hopeless. If you must dry wipe use a decent quality detailing spray. Meguires Last Touch is excellent. So, is Last Touch also a spray and wipe? I was going to use Meguiers "wash and wax anytime" as it gets the best reviews of any of them. However, another minefield is which micro fibre cloth to go for. We spend a lot more time in Aires in the van now, so don't have the benefit of a possible wet wash available. she generally needs a sipe down after a couple of days of travel, so I thought that this "dry" wash was the answer! |
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Post by charliefarlie on Mar 27, 2019 19:54:09 GMT
Waterless products of this nature are hopeless. If you must dry wipe use a decent quality detailing spray. Meguires Last Touch is excellent. So, is Last Touch also a spray and wipe? I was going to use Meguiers "wash and wax anytime" as it gets the best reviews of any of them. However, another minefield is which micro fibre cloth to go for. We spend a lot more time in Aires in the van now, so don't have the benefit of a possible wet wash available. she generally needs a sipe down after a couple of days of travel, so I thought that this "dry" wash was the answer! Last Touch is a detailing fluid.. It has huge lubrication capability so would help remove dirt and dust without or at least reducing swirling and marring of the surfaces. NONE of these waterless washes are worth a light. I just don’t or would not use them. They are expensive and crude, Last Touch is cheaper and better BUT still presents a risk to the often delicate surfaces on motor homes . |
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Post by bigkev on Mar 27, 2019 22:23:37 GMT
..........and since you live in the main in Southern, SANDY climes, Ainz, good luck with working all that sand and grit into a pre-heated softened paint and top coat..... Nah.......
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Post by flyboyprowler on Mar 28, 2019 8:19:58 GMT
I feel I have had my hand slapped! And good advice it is. However, Charlie, Kev, in the situation I am in, and as you say Kev, sometimes hot and sandy, what would you use to keep the beast looking trim down route?
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Post by philip42h on Mar 28, 2019 9:25:33 GMT
I feel I have had my hand slapped! And good advice it is. However, Charlie, Kev, in the situation I am in, and as you say Kev, sometimes hot and sandy, what would you use to keep the beast looking trim down route? I get the impression that they are suggesting that "dirty is best". Wash (and wax) it well when you have access to water and wear the grime with pride until you can wash it properly again ...  |
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Post by flyboyprowler on Mar 28, 2019 9:28:51 GMT
I feel I have had my hand slapped! And good advice it is. However, Charlie, Kev, in the situation I am in, and as you say Kev, sometimes hot and sandy, what would you use to keep the beast looking trim down route? I get the impression that they are suggesting that "dirty is best". Wash (and wax) it well when you have access to water and wear the grime with pride until you can wash it properly again ...  You don't know the wife!! She has degrees in cleaning!! LOL |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Mar 28, 2019 11:02:36 GMT
I an wholly recommend Johnstons baby shampoo. Great for delicate surfaces and fine sensitive areas. If you're troubled with a fine residue, then head and shoulders is good. Once you do that, shaking your head when looking at said vehicle will reduce residual skin flakes from affecting your pride and joy- van or wife.
Now I have a large Volvo XC90 in a dark blue colour, I have resorted to washing it once every 2 months whether it needs it or not. Oddly, it usually needs it. However since purchasing glass cleaner as recommended by big kev, I have been spending my energy cleaning the windscreen. It is better but still not right so more time needing spent...and i can now see the tiny scratch marks on the external glass surface so a hammer may be required to get the windscreen replaced. Next step is to follow this thread and scan the previous posts about polishing the blue paintwork as the weather here is forecast to be dry someday in April.
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Post by bigkev on Mar 28, 2019 14:02:03 GMT
Good advice from Philip there, Ainzerz min.......when chance arise, right guid bliddy wash and a coat of Collinite. Problem is, with you being a very old retired person, it puts me in a sweat thinking of trying to clean and wax a whole Motorhome........jings min.......
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Post by flyboyprowler on Mar 28, 2019 14:19:50 GMT
Good advice from Philip there, Ainzerz min.......when chance arise, right guid bliddy wash and a coat of Collinite. Problem is, with you being a very old retired person, it puts me in a sweat thinking of trying to clean and wax a whole Motorhome........jings min....... Too true wise one! As soon as the beast arrived, I did the front end with Colonite, and thankfully found it easy to put on. This beast is 8.3 metres long and 3.6 high, so I need a ladder to do most things. Scratches from trees are the worst culprit, and when polished out, it gets more Colonite!! C'est la vie.  |
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