cunningham
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they make that deep gloss for dark cars
i was always told microfibres are fine to wash its the chamois towel that dont like being washed
i wash my microfibres at 90 degrees with just some powder no fabric conditioner on baby setting lol
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John
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http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-proddetail.asp?v06VQ=LK&Range=3
http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-proddetail.asp?v06VQ=LI&Range=3
http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-proddetail.asp?v06VQ=HF&Range=1
[Edited on 25-06-2009 by John]
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Rich H
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Jesus, yet another thread thats going to go roll on for a while!
MF Cloths can be washed in a machine aty 60 or 90 degrees with no powder or conditioner, you can use Non Bio stuff - I find the gel / liquid works best.
Cloths will deteriorate over time, but I wash mine day in day out and because I use decent cloths, I get around a years durability out of them before they are relegated to "dirty jobs"
Comparisom of SRP v Lime Prime wouldn't work. SRP v Need for Speed would as Need for Speed is Dodo's version of Need For Speed essentially.
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John
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All my costco microfibres come out of the washing machine fine. The only special treatment they get is cloths being washed on their own and not in with other clothes.
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Rich H
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The "science" behind not using conditioner etc is that it breaks down the fibres quicker than not using anything. But yes they will last a good amount of time, and Costco ones are pretty good 
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Nic Barnes
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driving a car really is fun you know.
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fir3vip3r
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
driving a car really is fun you know.
what do you do drive your car 24 hours a day so you cant spend a couple of hours cleaning it?
my cars always dirty as hell, bike my bike is always meticulously maintained and looked after because its new and id like to keep it looking fresh.
this bikes been and is going on track days and gets used in all weather so i use it properly, but that doesnt mean i dont have time to wash it??
maybe your just that busy??
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Nic Barnes
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why would i want to clean someting when i can spend that time kicking its head in.
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fir3vip3r
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
why would i want to clean someting when i can spend that time kicking its head in.
because you have some pride in your appearance?
its a bit like saying why dress up nice to go out when you could spend an extra 20 minutes play cod 4......
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by john-d
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Originally posted by ed
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Originally posted by jr
i think rich and blukoos brothers updates and pics of thier work show what a dramatic effect these products have, so in my mind its worth it
Sums it up to a tee really. Proper products, properly used have wonderful effects
yes used properly by 2 two profesionals that take days sometimes to wash a car, what they do is a profession and you will not achieve those results washing your car on a sunday morning, i like my car to be clean, imo its the best thing you can do, a clean car looks so much better than a dirty 1 but i would not waste 30 quid on some polish, i use auto glym and its fine for me and i always get comments on how clean my car is, i do however need to try a clay bar out.........
You're assuming everyone is a dumbass who can't clean their cars properly by making that statement.
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Gareth F
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Whether i drive a amg sl55 or a corsa i still like to be in a clean car. Doesnt matter if you wash it with water or expensive products its down to personal choice and if i buy a £30 pot of dodo juice thats going to last for years then so be it.
Ive been very impressed with dodo juice products, when i built up 4 layers with rainforest rub i havnt done it for months and it still shines like mad when just washing it with water. Seems to last alot longer than cheaper products i used every week, the dirt and bug juice never sticks.
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
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Originally posted by john-d
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Originally posted by ed
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Originally posted by jr
i think rich and blukoos brothers updates and pics of thier work show what a dramatic effect these products have, so in my mind its worth it
Sums it up to a tee really. Proper products, properly used have wonderful effects
yes used properly by 2 two profesionals that take days sometimes to wash a car, what they do is a profession and you will not achieve those results washing your car on a sunday morning, i like my car to be clean, imo its the best thing you can do, a clean car looks so much better than a dirty 1 but i would not waste 30 quid on some polish, i use auto glym and its fine for me and i always get comments on how clean my car is, i do however need to try a clay bar out.........
You're assuming everyone is a dumbass who can't clean their cars properly by making that statement.
nope im assuming that them being pros at it are a lot better than the average joe, their standards should undoubtabley be a lot higher than any you can hope to achieve
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by fir3vip3r
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
why would i want to clean someting when i can spend that time kicking its head in.
because you have some pride in your appearance?
its a bit like saying why dress up nice to go out when you could spend an extra 20 minutes play cod 4......
not really. i just dont like wasting time on things that get dirty in 5 mins
pathetic sad bunch of losers tbh.
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Gareth F
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So because i clean my car so it looks better that makes me a pathetic looser 
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ssj_kakarot
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by fir3vip3r
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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
why would i want to clean someting when i can spend that time kicking its head in.
because you have some pride in your appearance?
its a bit like saying why dress up nice to go out when you could spend an extra 20 minutes play cod 4......
not really. i just dont like wasting time on things that get dirty in 5 mins
pathetic sad bunch of losers tbh.
i do agree, i hate cleaning mine, take it through a car wash once a month if its lucky.
i dont think there sad tossers for wanting to take time doing it lol, its just like any other hobby really.
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fightstar
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If they want to clean they can. If you don't then don't - NO BRAINER
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by Gareth F
So because i clean my car so it looks better that makes me a pathetic looser
its a corsa?
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Gareth F
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And....
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Nic Barnes
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its worth 400 quid, why spend 400 quid cleaining it with fancy cloths?
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Gareth F
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Its worth more than £400 and ive bought a £30 tub of wax..... i dont see why you call more than half this site pathetic loosers.
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BarnshaW
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the argument that something is only worth 400 quid so dont bother cleaning it is completely retarded. my carpet in my bedroom is worth less but i still hoover that? bit of pride in appearence does not hurt.
[Edited on 25-06-2009 by BarnshaW]
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BarnshaW
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the wheels on my car are for sale on ebay for 300 pound, better not ever clean them
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Gareth F
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taylorboosh
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i like a clean car, but so far personally i wouldnt pay 30 for wax, maybe it is good stuff, in the future we will see, when people other than blukoo and rich post up pics of cars cleaned with them, if im honest, they look no cleaner than mine does
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Adam_B
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Clearly someone is very bored tonight...
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