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    #1232
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    My unlucky streak continues, the Power Washer's lead has now decided it no longer wants to be in one piece :(


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    #1233
    DoctorStrange
    Registered Users Posts: 217 ✭✭DoctorStrange


    DoctorStrange wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vax-W87-RH-P-Ultimate-Upright-Upholstery/dp/B00B7HZ316

    I have the above carpet cleaner and it's been great in the car so far.


    Two questions:

    Would it be safe to go at the headliner with this? It's fairly dirty, previous owner smoking I think.

    Should I use the Vax carpet cleaning solution or APC?

    Car is a bmw e46.




    This didn't really work.

    Shampoo spray rate / pressure wasn't really strong enough when using upside down. Most of the liquid ended up dripping all over the car.

    Only a thin spray area actually hit the headliner and this resulted in some sagging and me panicking!

    Thankfully was only a small area and tightened back up when dry. On a positive note, the carpets and mats are still looking brand new a month later.


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    #1234
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    DoctorStrange wrote: »
    This didn't really work.

    Shampoo spray rate / pressure wasn't really strong enough when using upside down. Most of the liquid ended up dripping all over the car.

    Only a thin spray area actually hit the headliner and this resulted in some sagging and me panicking!

    Thankfully was only a small area and tightened back up when dry. On a positive note, the carpets and mats are still looking brand new a month later.


    I've a steam cleaner I got in woodies for €100 before. A karcher one I think. I used that before for giving the ceiling a going over on a car or two (never did the whole thing, but instead just targeted stains/marks).

    Worked alright for me.

    Not sure of model number or anything but it's the same as this one (in appearance anyway):

    http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71UElYg5bZL._SL1500_.jpg


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    #1235
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    vectra wrote: »
    No,
    It is quite alright to use on top of Fusso, I just dont like the beading from it. To me it is more of a show wax.
    Then again, it could be the picky part of me seeing this :D

    It still sounds like a waste of time IMO as the 2 coats underneath would prevent KOG from doing anything to the paint itself.


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    #1236
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,513 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    No, It wont do anything to the paint as fusso will have it sealed up. It just takes from the beading of fusso as far as I was concerned. Try it.
    two coats of fusso on your car, The do half with KOG on top.


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    #1237
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I will in my arse! My point was always that KOG would have no effect sue to the underlying 2 coats of Fusso. You said otherwise ya stook :P


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    #1238
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,513 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    I will in my arse! My point was always that KOG would have no effect sue to the underlying 2 coats of Fusso. You said otherwise ya stook :P

    Where?


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    #1239
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    vectra wrote: »
    Where?
    vectra wrote: »
    KOG is fine to be put over Fusso baaaaiiiiii

    :pac:


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    #1240
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,513 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    :pac:

    I think you are sniffing that tailpipe too much.

    Fusso is excellent on its own. > Personally prefer this

    KOG can be applied over it... >> I find this spoils the beading effect from Fusso... The beads are more like Blobs whereas the beading from Fusso on its own are Smaller and rounder.

    This is a personal preference of mine..
    I dont know where this topic went haywire after I said that.. :D


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    #1241
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,502 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Hi guys,

    Looks like I got some wax on my windscreen.. Smeared.. like coating on it... Tricky driving in the rain... What would be best way to clean it?, couple of weeks since applied collinite do either I put on to much or I used the buffing cloth on the windscreen...


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    #1242
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,513 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    micks_address wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Looks like I got some wax on my windscreen.. Smeared.. like coating on it... Tricky driving in the rain... What would be best way to clean it?, couple of weeks since applied collinite do either I put on to much or I used the buffing cloth on the windscreen...


    Collinite on the windscreen??
    take it off.

    Clay
    Clean
    Clay
    Can of Coke
    wash car
    Clean screen with water and dry with newspaper.


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    #1243
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,502 ✭✭✭micks_address


    vectra wrote: »
    Collinite on the windscreen??
    take it off.

    Clay
    Clean
    Clay
    Can of Coke
    wash car
    Clean screen with water and dry with newspaper.

    Vinegar and newspaper do?


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    #1244
    Curran
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Have you IPA or inspection fluid of some sort? Strong APC or a small bit of tar remover on a cloth.


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    #1245
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,502 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Curran wrote: »
    Have you IPA or inspection fluid of some sort? Strong APC or a small bit of tar remover on a cloth.
    I'm in sligo for weekend.. Would halfords have anything?


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    #1246
    Curran
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Doubt it. A chemist should have small bottles of IPA for sale.


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    #1247
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    What did you guys say is the best for window wipers. Fairly new floppy blades, yet they squeak a bit and tend to hop a tad.


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    #1248
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,502 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Curran wrote: »
    Doubt it. A chemist should have small bottles of IPA for sale.

    Got 500 ml bottle of IPA in chemist.. Smallest they had... Neat onto a micro fiber cloth then over windscreen?


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    #1249
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I find the best way to clean wiper blades is to use IPA and a cloth followed by 303 wiper blade treatment. These used be sold by cleancar but I don't know where you'd get them in Ireland now. I bought a few boxes of them before they folded.


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    #1250
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,932 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Think the Rallye needs a clean :p

    IMG_20151025_105550_zpsa4jrfotr.jpg


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    #1251
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Suits it!


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    #1252
    Newtown90
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    What are people's views on the Tornadors?

    Just looking at videos make me think "I need one".


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    #1253
    Curran
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Never used one, but they do look excellent!


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    #1254
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,656 ✭✭✭corks finest


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    I find the best way to clean wiper blades is to use IPA and a cloth followed by 303 wiper blade treatment. These used be sold by cleancar but I don't know where you'd get them in Ireland now. I bought a few boxes of them before they folded.
    What's ipa?


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    #1255
    rebelbmx
    Registered Users Posts: 268 ✭✭rebelbmx


    corks finest wrote: »
    What's ipa?

    isopropyl alcohol


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    #1256
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,656 ✭✭✭corks finest


    rebelbmx wrote: »
    isopropyl alcohol

    Tnx


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    #1257
    Curran
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Whats Tnx??

    :P


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    #1258
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Curran wrote:
    Whats Tnx??


    Itz a wrd ppl use as n abreviatn yo. Effort of riting da full wrd lik?!!


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    #1259
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Curran wrote: »
    Whats Tnx??

    :P

    Tar and Nox remover for VWs :pac:


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    #1260
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Can a Magic Eraser be bought in Ireland? I see talk of it on the UK groups but nothing on about Irish sellers. Seems to do a great job on steering wheels, failing that, anything that might rejuvinate it and take the shine off the leather?


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    #1261
    Curran
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    They must be available somewhere - a few years ago, a guy brought back a freshly detailed car, to be have one side re-done. He had driven along a hedge and tried a Magic Eraser to remove the marks that resulted - needless to say, it was worse again after!

    A good leather cleaner, or microfibers in boiling water and when possible without scalding yourself, wrap them around the wheel, and let it sit for a bit, then clean with a mild APC. Might need to do it once or twice.


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