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Car Cleaning Bargains

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    #2
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,511 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    MarkR wrote: »
    12Pcs New Car Waxing Cleaning Sponge Polishing Pad For Clean Car Vehicle Foam

    I can't comment on the quality yet, as I haven't used them. But they seem quite similar to the Meguiar's ones. I got them really quickly too.

    Also, I'm nearly sure I saw this in dealz last week for 1.49.

    Handy Sponges for waxing the wheels if nothing else.
    Think I will order a set or 3 to add to my collection
    Thanks


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    TomMc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭TomMc


    I got ones like that before foc with other stuff. Nowhere near as good as the Meguiar's ones. They will flatten and cake quicker, but still reusable with some products. Grand for doing jobs on smaller surface areas and disposable at those prices.


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,692 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Gift!


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    #5
    Curran
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Dont know if Id use them on paint work, but definately handy for doing wheels as Vectra said. Can think of a few others: exhausts, bumper trim, windows, interior plastics etc.


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    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    How many packs did people buy?

    I've gone for 4, so I hope they're not terrible. :D

    Worst case scenario I'll use a couple dozen on cleaning the engine bay.


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    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    Bought 3.. :p


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    #8
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,511 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    dar83 wrote: »
    How many packs did people buy?

    I've gone for 4, so I hope they're not terrible. :D

    Worst case scenario I'll use a couple dozen on cleaning the engine bay.
    TestTransmission wrote: »
    Bought 3.. :p


    Bought 3 packs


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    Vexorg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,897 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    dar83 wrote: »
    How many packs did people buy?

    Three


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Got 2 of these spray bottles in the euro2 shop (€2) might be handy for stuff that needs diluting...no idea the quality but looks solid enough :cool:


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,062 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    eringobragh wrote: »
    Got 2 of these spray bottles in the euro2 shop (€2) might be handy for stuff that needs diluting...no idea the quality but looks solid enough :cool:


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    You can get window cleaner etc in aldi for 89c I think, mad that it's cheaper than buying an empty bottle.


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    Neilw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭Neilw


    Meguiars ones only $2.49, last time I bought these they were $2, and if you bought two packs the third was free. I bought about 20 packs :D

    http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4816
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    I much rather these for applying wax or sealants.
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    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    The evencoat applicators are brilliant. Much easier to use and don't give you cramps in your fingers if you're doing 2/3 cars a day like the normal applicators do!


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    MarkR wrote: »
    You can get window cleaner etc in aldi for 89c I think, mad that it's cheaper than buying an empty bottle.

    These are solid bottles and not the usual ones you get with window cleaner

    If you stood on them they probably wouldn't bend!


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,062 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    eringobragh wrote: »
    These are solid bottles and not the usual ones you get with window cleaner

    If you stood on them they probably wouldn't bend!

    Bought a pair of those today. :)


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    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Neilw wrote: »
    Meguiars ones only $2.49, last time I bought these they were $2, and if you bought two packs the third was free. I bought about 20 packs :D

    http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4816
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    I much rather these for applying wax or sealants.
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    From where, these guys seem to deliver USA only?


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    #17
    Redisle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Redisle


    There's tons of cheap stuff on ebay with the right keywords. Free Shipping & Worldwide with a search of car clean brings up loads of cheap cloths and the like.

    Nice looking towel here for £0.99.

    Cheap clay bar for $5

    Around 7EUR delivered for a synthetic wool mitt

    Windscreen wipes for £1.10 [Free Shipping could be a mistake there though]

    Big Sponge for £1.01. Could be good for wheels or under arches.

    Magic Sponge for $1.50. Yeah.. not sure what this thing is but it has "Car Wash" in the title :D

    Not really detailing but in a similar vein we have a "paintless dent removal" system for less than 7 euro delivered. This basically involves using hot glue to attach one of the pullers to the car then pulling it out with the screw and frame. It's a nice idea in theory but I did just go for it and managed to pull off a chunk of paint when removing the puller. Apparently it is best to use a glue remover in conjunction with this product :p.
    Best for cheap attempts at bangers. Wouldn't go near anything expensive with it!

    Also a clear coat "repair" pen for $1.50. Thing could be useless but I did manage to mask some very light scuffs with one.


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    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    Redisle wrote: »
    There's tons of cheap stuff on ebay with the right keywords. Free Shipping & Worldwide with a search of car clean brings up loads of cheap cloths and the like.

    Nice looking towel here for £0.99.

    Cheap clay bar for $5

    Around 7EUR delivered for a synthetic wool mitt

    Windscreen wipes for £1.10 [Free Shipping could be a mistake there though]

    Big Sponge for £1.01. Could be good for wheels or under arches.

    Magic Sponge for $1.50. Yeah.. not sure what this thing is but it has "Car Wash" in the title :D

    Not really detailing but in a similar vein we have a "paintless dent removal" system for less than 7 euro delivered. This basically involves using hot glue to attach one of the pullers to the car then pulling it out with the screw and frame. It's a nice idea in theory but I did just go for it and managed to pull off a chunk of paint when removing the puller. Apparently it is best to use a glue remover in conjunction with this product :p.
    Best for cheap attempts at bangers. Wouldn't go near anything expensive with it!

    Also a clear coat "repair" pen for $1.50. Thing could be useless but I did manage to mask some very light scuffs with one.

    I honestly think I wouldn't buy any of those.


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    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    MarkR wrote: »
    12Pcs New Car Waxing Cleaning Sponge Polishing Pad For Clean Car Vehicle Foam

    I can't comment on the quality yet, as I haven't used them. But they seem quite similar to the Meguiar's ones. I got them really quickly too.

    Also, I'm nearly sure I saw this in dealz last week for 1.49.

    These arrived yesterday actually


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    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,511 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    These arrived yesterday actually

    Actually forgot to post. Mine arrived 2 days ago.
    They look ok.


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    #21
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    Still waiting on mine... Cork seems to have quicker Posties than Dublin these days..


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    #22
    Vexorg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,897 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    Still waiting for mine also (Dublin).


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    #23
    dar83
    Registered Users Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    Vexorg wrote: »
    Still waiting for mine also (Dublin).

    Sounds like they were on a boat from Asia to Cork so. :pac:


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    #24
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    These arrived yesterday actually

    :eek:

    i think i gave cleancar.ie a 5er for three of those lads year:eek:

    Edit: Grrr...

    http://www.cleancar.ie/yellowfoamwaxapplicatorsingle.html


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    #25
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    I'll give a pack to your household.Haven't checked the quality yet tbh.


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    #26
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    TestTransmission wrote: »
    I'll give a pack to your household.Haven't checked the quality yet tbh.

    They're crap for doing a car, but grand for doing a small area as previously said.

    They really soak up what ever you're using and become slightly unusable. But they're perfect for odd jobs and i'd most certainly buy a few packs at that money.

    That edge on them is really annoying though.


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    #27
    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Well sucumbed and bought the foam pads, micro fiber wash mitts and micro fiber dring cloths. Have a bike and 2 cars to clean so these will go a way towards that. Will let you know how the micro fiber stuff works out but each item at a pound isn't too bad.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,387 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    If you need something to put all your cleaning stuff in,

    http://www.arro.ie/products/stanley-mobile-work-center-1-93-968__sta193968.aspx

    These are on sale in B&Q limerick for €22 they're big enough in the bottom box to store sprays and wax bottles standing up


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    #29
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    If you need something to put all your cleaning stuff in,

    http://www.arro.ie/products/stanley-mobile-work-center-1-93-968__sta193968.aspx

    These are on sale in B&Q limerick for €22 they're big enough in the bottom box to store sprays and wax bottles standing up

    Got one a while ago at that price, handy alright.Picked up one of these the other day,B+Q sell something similiar.

    http://www.cleancar.ie/dodojuice-tooledupdetailersbag.html


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    #30
    Vexorg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,897 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    dar83 wrote: »
    Still waiting on mine... Cork seems to have quicker Posties than Dublin these days..

    @dar83 - Did your sponges arrive yet? still waiting for mine.


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    Northern Monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭Northern Monkey


    Mine arrived yesterday, I ordered them on the 16th April.


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