Phoenix_TT Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hello I'm in the South East, in the region where the local water company has obtained a drought order. I notice that all the local jetwashs are closed, and there is no way I'm putting the supra though a car-wash. So how do I clean my car ? Can I still use a bucket of water ? Cheers Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 yes a hose pipe ban means hose pipe ban, will not be long before there is a bucket ban, and just remember you have to fill buckets from a tap not a hose from a tap:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I was told that you can use a hose, but only to fill a bucket up. I use one in my driveway as it is easier to run a hose out and use it as an external tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 A drought order means that all non essential water use is banned, including cleaning cars by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Um........but we live on a f**kin island we are surounded by the bloody stuff! sorry for that out burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I have just been to Halfrauds and seen a new product by triplewax. It is a car wash solution that does not require any water, hoses etc. Quickly reading the back it explained that you first remove loose grit from the lower areas of the car, then apply the magic formula panel at a time working your way down which lifts the dirt, then simply polish off. They also claim that this will NOT scratch paint. Who's gonna be first to try this then? I too live in a hosepipe ban area (banned since last June) and have got round this problem by converting an old Wormery into a water butt and use the gravity feed from this to a hospipe to my pressure washer which sucks it through. HTH Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Um........but we live on a f**kin island we are surounded by the bloody stuff! sorry for that out burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'm in a hose pipe ban area but the jet wash and car wash are still open which I thought was a bit strange seeing the amount of water they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I think commercial use is still OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Um........but we live on a f**kin island we are surounded by the bloody stuff! sorry for that out burst he has a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Exactly - desalenisation(sp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'm going to wash my car today just because most of you can't. Hell, I may wash both cars..... Use two bucks.. one with soapy water, one with fresh water. Distilled soft water if you can afford it. Wash one panel, rinse. Top of the car down. DO NOT use a sponge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 why dont you use a sponge dude? Just did mine as a calming thing before my exam looks nice and shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Nooooo... don't use sponges they actually hold the dirt and then push it further into the finish... Your best bet, is to get a water butt (around 15 quid from wilkos)... it is bound to rain with this current heat, and use that water to wash your car.. Since the water isn't purified you can then argue that it is not suitable for drinking purposes and you haven't taken it from the main feeds.. Just remember to filter it slightly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 why dont you use a sponge dude? Just did mine as a calming thing before my exam looks nice and shiny Lambswool/sheepswool wash mitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 This will be a long reply so I apologize now. You can search under wash/washing/cleaning the car and you'll find loads of information. Sponges don't give the dirt particles/contaminates/abrasives anywhere to go and they just get rubbed against the paint, creating scratches. Use a mitt or a long handled yellow soft bristle (spelling?) brush. That's what I use. It lifts the particles away from the surface up into the brush bristles if you use enough suds. Rinse the brush often in the fresh bucket before going back to the soapy bucket. When completely finished with washing and the car has been rinsed, thoroughly clean all your brushes with clean fresh water. I use a heavily perforated sponge on the wheels because cleaning them any other way sucks the fat one. I take all my own bucket water to the spray car wash and use the following process: 1) prep two buckets - soapy and fresh. 2) use pre-wash pressure spray. 3) wash roof/windscreen/hatch/wing/hood (keeping in mind to rinse the brush/mit every panel before getting more suds). 4) rinse with fresh water spray. 5) wash doors/mirrors/fenders/quarter panels/tail/nose (you gotta be quick or the soap will dry and don't do the skirts or bottom edge all the way around - this is where the most dirt is). 6) fresh water pressure rinse. 7) wash skirts and bottom edges around car. I also do the wheel wells with a different brush at this stage. 8) fresh water pressure rinse. 9) with separate sponge/brush, wash your wheels and exhaust tip 10) put 3 minutes worth of change in - fresh water rinse/hot wax/distilled or sparkle rinse. 11) clean your brushes/mitts/bucket with new fresh water. get as much water out as possible and put aside or back in car. 12) put car in shade and hand dry with shammy or cotton, then shine with cotton or microfibre. 13) open all doors/boot/hood/petrol door and allow all that residual water to get out or go in and get it with cotton rags. dry door wells and door insides. 14) if not at home, drive home carefully and enjoy everyone staring at your nice clean supra. 15) go back over the car for residual water run lines and dress the tires, polish the exhaust. 16) drink beer 17) repeat Sorry this is so long, but if it helps one person, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Nice accurate description of the way to do it... Two big nono's are sponges and those drying blades And that is just the washing stage, next stop putting all the waxes, polishes and glazes on *grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Ahh I have wondered why I get little scratches always thought it was the polisg being washed off, well I do alot of whats on the list apart from putting it in shade and also using a sponge that is now going to burn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Just look here: http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=70936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hows about cleaning wipes! :: http://www.armorall.co.uk/armorallproducts/extra2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Two big nono's are sponges and those drying blades What's wrong with the blades ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Try Quick and Easy Wash (QEW). I use this alot and it's highly recommended in car detailing circles. Quick and Easy Wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 This will be a long reply so I apologize now. You can search under wash/washing/cleaning the car and you'll find loads of information. Sponges don't give the dirt particles/contaminates/abrasives anywhere to go and they just get rubbed against the paint, creating scratches. Use a mitt or a long handled yellow soft bristle (spelling?) brush. That's what I use. It lifts the particles away from the surface up into the brush bristles if you use enough suds. Rinse the brush often in the fresh bucket before going back to the soapy bucket. When completely finished with washing and the car has been rinsed, thoroughly clean all your brushes with clean fresh water. I use a heavily perforated sponge on the wheels because cleaning them any other way sucks the fat one. I take all my own bucket water to the spray car wash and use the following process: 1) prep two buckets - soapy and fresh. 2) use pre-wash pressure spray. 3) wash roof/windscreen/hatch/wing/hood (keeping in mind to rinse the brush/mit every panel before getting more suds). 4) rinse with fresh water spray. 5) wash doors/mirrors/fenders/quarter panels/tail/nose (you gotta be quick or the soap will dry and don't do the skirts or bottom edge all the way around - this is where the most dirt is). 6) fresh water pressure rinse. 7) wash skirts and bottom edges around car. I also do the wheel wells with a different brush at this stage. 8) fresh water pressure rinse. 9) with separate sponge/brush, wash your wheels and exhaust tip 10) put 3 minutes worth of change in - fresh water rinse/hot wax/distilled or sparkle rinse. 11) clean your brushes/mitts/bucket with new fresh water. get as much water out as possible and put aside or back in car. 12) put car in shade and hand dry with shammy or cotton, then shine with cotton or microfibre. 13) open all doors/boot/hood/petrol door and allow all that residual water to get out or go in and get it with cotton rags. dry door wells and door insides. 14) if not at home, drive home carefully and enjoy everyone staring at your nice clean supra. 15) go back over the car for residual water run lines and dress the tires, polish the exhaust. 16) drink beer 17) repeat Sorry this is so long, but if it helps one person, I'm happy. Or do it the easy way..: http://www.go-waterless.co.uk/ultra-ion-reviews.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 How about using bath water. Yeah, I know its minging... but its hot, there's lots of it, you can use a hose pipe to get it to the car & its used water that would just go down the drain. How eco friendly is that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 How eco friendly is that??? Having a bath in the 1st place isn't too eco friendly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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