Raz123 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hey Guys, So I have recently bought a Mondeo Titanium X Sport and have spent over £70 on car wash and mini valet and nothing good has happened. In fact I had a wash today and they ended up scratching my bumper! What should I do? 1. Buy a portable pressure washer Good Ideas Portable 12V Car Pressure Washer With Built-in Soap Bottle Attachment by Good Ideas http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V4VKWMK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_vuEIvbM4G930C http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V4VKWMK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_vuEIvbM4G930C http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=261440081344&globalID=EBAY-GB And try and attempt myself. Or 2. Go for full Valeting? Cost around £100 With both options am not sure, more sceptical on point 2 as am worried it will be another job without any care or pride in the job. What do you guys recommend? And do you know any good valeting or car washes in and around East London that will defo do a good job and look after the car. Please help and advice Thanks P.S check out my Rant Video https://youtu.be/YzgyRRxxl7I lol Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny102968 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I don't trust any car wash because I heard lot of bad things like what happened to you. I wash my car using two bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezzs Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Defo DIY...then no-one else is to blame :) I use a snow-foam pre-wash then warm water with Autoglym shampoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Karcher K2 high pressure lance to clear the crud. Attach the brush and stick the pickup tube in some Meguiars shampoo and get scrubbing. Switch to vario lance to rinse off. Job done. Unless it's in need of a wax, then it's high pressure lance, followed by warm water & Meguiars shampoo and a wash mit, vario lance rinse off, microfibre towel dry and then on with the tech wax. Having seen what a few of the car park washers do to cars I wouldn't let them clean my push bike let alone my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italiot Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Some of the best car washes are the dealerships ford in Alperton do a blinding job of my car when's goes for a service and that's just part of the service but all main dealers offer full vallet they call it showroom vallet Me I prefer to do it myself so no Accidental damage can be done Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisroberson99 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Either do it yourself or pay a professional detailer to come around to your house and do it (which is rather expensive) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I'd recommend a nilfisk Titan pressure washer. Inspired Automotive snowfoam. Then their detailers choice shampoo with a lambs wool wash mitt, followed by hand drying & sealing the paintwork. I use the above products amongst many with my detailing buisness :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raz123 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi Flame, Would you have links for those? The problem is I may not be able to connect the main lead. As I live on a maisonette 1st floor so no access. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hi Flame, Would you have links for those? The problem is I may not be able to connect the main lead. As I live on a maisonette 1st floor so no access. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC I can provide the inspired products at www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk. if you're a FOC supporter there is a 5% discount in the discount area. I got the pressure washer from Argos for £99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezzs Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 +1 for Nilfisk. I bought a C-110 but returned it (not powerful enough) and got a C-120 instead. If mains water is an issue, I believe the later Karchers can use water from a container instead. If its the power lead....extension cable :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard150 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 ive never used a car wash and never will allways do the cars myself , buckets shampoo and drying cloth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristriple Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Definitely DIY http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/show-and-shine-november-winner.html Sent from my KFTT using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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