Car Cleaning Bargains

MarkR

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.

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

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.

listermint

Gift!

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.

dar83

How many packs did people buy?

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

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

TestTransmission

Bought 3..

vectra

dar83 wrote: »

How many packs did people buy?

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

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

TestTransmission wrote: »

Bought 3..

Bought 3 packs

Vexorg

dar83 wrote: »

How many packs did people buy?

Three

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:

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:

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

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

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4816


I much rather these for applying wax or sealants.

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!

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!

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.

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

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4816


I much rather these for applying wax or sealants.

From where, these guys seem to deliver USA only?

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

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 .
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.

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

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 .
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.

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

vectra

TestTransmission wrote: »

These arrived yesterday actually

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

dar83

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

Vexorg

Still waiting for mine also (Dublin).

dar83

Vexorg wrote: »

Still waiting for mine also (Dublin).

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

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

TestTransmission

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Northern Monkey

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

dar83

Vexorg wrote: »

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

They are at the Post office depot waiting for me to collect them. (Well I suspect it's them, the Postman left one of those failed delivery notices in my door on Tuesday).

Today is the first chance I've had of making it down there to them before they close, so I'll find out later.

Vexorg

Northern Monkey wrote: »

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

Thx, ordered mine on the 11th.

dar83 wrote: »

They are at the Post office depot waiting for me to collect them. (Well I suspect it's them, the Postman left one of those failed delivery notices in my door on Tuesday).

Today is the first chance I've had of making it down there to them before they close, so I'll find out later.

Hope its a nice surprise whatever it is:)

TBH I would not be wondering only for the fact the some received theirs last week, these freepost orders often take 4 or more weeks to arrive in my experience.

Vexorg

Picked these up in Aldi this evening. The two round brushes will make nice detailing brushes and @ €2.99 for the 5 they work out very inexpensive.

I'm not sure if the metal ring will be an issue as it is a good 20mm from the end of the bristles, so may look at cutting this off.

There were a few sets left in Santry.

Fiskar

Fiskar wrote: »

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.

Well me packages arrived this week, judgement is out on the foam pads but the micro fibre mitts and the cloths are the real deal.

TestTransmission

Tesco selling 2 litre bottles of Demon Shine for €1.22

eringobragh

TestTransmission wrote: »

Tesco selling 2 litre bottles of Demon Shine for €1.22

Dont post that in Bargain Alerts...every bargain hunter in the country is on that thread and they buy up all the good deals

I paid a fiver for this from Tesco a month ago.

L-M

Got a few bottles of that, was gonna wash the car and try it, but fear i may ruined my lovely polish, lol.

eringobragh

Limerick man wrote: »

Got a few bottles of that, was gonna wash the car and try it, but fear i may ruined my lovely polish, lol.

I'm told it ruins the LSP polish...it does make great clay lube which is why I got it.

MetzgerMeister

eringobragh wrote: »

I'm told it ruins the LSP polish.

What polish on this earth gives any protection at all??

MarkR

Found this

in the clearance section of B&Q. Not labled, but checked and it was €2. And it was 3 for 2 on car cleaning products. I got three for €4. The guy who checked the prices took the last one for himself.

alexlyons

€1 a litre.. if only you could run the car on it instead of cleaning it!

L-M

alexlyons wrote: »

€1 a litre.. if only you could run the car on it instead of cleaning it!

O.o

4/3 = 1? Lol

Has anyone used the Demon shine before?

MarkR

alexlyons wrote: »

€1 a litre.. if only you could run the car on it instead of cleaning it!

3 x 4L = 12L for €4. Should keep me motoring for a while.:)

Limerick man wrote: »

O.o

4/3 = 1? Lol

Has anyone used the Demon shine before?

I bought some on offer recently. It's pretty good as a finishing product, in between waxes. Leaves a nice shine, but doesn't last long, and doesn't offer any protection. If you use it on a wet car, it helps prevents water spots.

eringobragh

Its back! For all your wrapping, bumper/plastic trim revival needs!

This Monday: 28-May-2012



2000W Heat Gun - €12.99

Two levels for temperature and airflow
For removing paint, varnish and adhesive
Also suitable for loosening carpet coverings, foils or stickers
Also ideal for starting barbecues - without kindling or adding firelighters
4m cable
Includes 4 nozzle attachments: reducer, scraper, area and barbecue
2 Temperature Settings And Air Flow
Was €14.99 now €12.99 save €2

McP2011

I had a parkside heat gun done very little work until it broke. Earlex one's are only 25 in argos.

eringobragh

McP2011 wrote: »

I had a parkside heat gun done very little work until it broke. Earlex one's are only 25 in argos.

Can't comment on the quality of this as I've the aldi version of the heat gun

eringobragh

Back again in Aldi this time for those who missed it:

Thursday 14th June

http://aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_22132.htm



2000W Hot Air Gun
each €14.99

Ideal for removing paint, bending plastic pipes and a multitude of other domestic uses.

Rated input power: 2000W with thermal overload protection
2 heat settings:1000W/350oC and 2000W/550oC
Durable enough for even the most demanding of professionals



Paint Stripping Tips

Hot air stripping

Hold gun 50mm (2") from paint surface
Slowly move back and forth until paint bubbles
Heat the paint just ahead of the scraper
Immediately remove paint with a scraper
Never put your hand in front of the nozzle

-Corkie-

Bump...

http://m.ibood.com/ie/en/

L-M

Lads, 12 decent sixed microfibres in Home Store and more for 4.99

L-M

Two bottles of Gliptone conditioner yesterday for €10 in Terenure.

Win win