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macslash wrote: »

Lads from the Motors forum sent me over here regarding what to do with damp build up in car and avoiding smell.

My post there....
Noticed flooding in the back of my golf yesterday. Nothing spilt and no apparent leaks. Brought it to main VW dealer today and they hadn't seen anything like it. Earliest they can take me is 2 weeks tomorrow however. Said they would have to strip the car to source problem. Brought it to another garage who have done work for me and he hadn't seen anything like it either. Rang another main VW dealer and they hadn't seen anything like it either.

Picture doesn't do it justice. I scooped a load of water out of it last night and this evening but it just comes back. Not a huge problem at the moment but I'm just worried about mould and a smell, and basically ruining the inside of the car.

Any help appreciated. Thanks

What model Golf is it?

** EDIT **
Never mind. I saw it is a 131 on your original post.

Rear door on that side, Check underneath the door, There should be drains there. Possibly blocked.
other than that is is bad sealing somewhere on the door.
Maybe inner door skin might need resealing?

Nilfisk arrived yesterday and it's so much smaller than expected! Seems to do the job alright, not bad for €84 considering it should last a few years. Bilt Hamber Auto Foam isn't supposed to be thick, correct? It was very watery when I used it. I know the Nilfisk foam attachment isn't great so I'm guessing it's also partly because of that but it seemed to just be bubbly water if that makes sense, must work on the concentration although it seems like the 5L is going to last quite a while!

No claying the glass, tyre dressing etc as I was knackered after messing about with the power washer and everything. It was also quite windy so half of my neighbours car got a nice mist. Driveway is stupidly narrow...

Gloves worked a treat, got a few pairs from the warehouse at work. Couldn't feel any cold

Also, my god the Dry Me Crazy is amazing! Patting dry it soaked everything up no bother, it even held onto small drops of moisture while patting the sides dry so it was quick and easy to dry the whole car.

I must see if I can get a large rubber mat for the garden, probably something with a grid pattern to go alongside the car. The grass gets waterlogged very easily and I'm constantly standing in puddles and walking mud everywhere

DaveyDave wrote: »

Bilt Hamber Auto Foam isn't supposed to be thick, correct? It was very watery when I used it. I know the Nilfisk foam attachment isn't great so I'm guessing it's also partly because of that but it seemed to just be bubbly water if that makes sense

BH Auto Foam goes on as a thin layer, sits for a few seconds and then starts to drag down the surface. Yes, the attachment by Nilfisk isnt a proper lance - a good one will have a gauze that the water and solution is forced through, producing a thicker foam...the Nilfisk doesnt have this, and is why its a bubble mixture at best.

PGE1970 wrote: »

Not good for Curran as the repeat order is less frequent but it is quality stuff;)

Im happier knowing that people are pleased with the products I sell, and that they can see that economy from them and that the outlay of the extra few quid is recouped in the end. Dont make a sale just for the sake of getting money in the door and that customer not to return due to a poor product. Good advice, paired with top quality products, brings people back!

DaveyDave wrote: »

Don't worry I intend on getting a proper lance from Detailing Shed, but I spent €200 this month already :P

I just noticed the price of CarPro HydrO2, Jesus! Any sign of the 100ml back in stock soon?

Also is Detailing Shed retail, can we go in and buy stuff?

Curran moved recently to a new premises...
He will sort you out.

Is HydrO2 meant to be used on top of your wax/sealent layer or as a complete replacement?

Thanks for the info! Very much appreciated.

Any recommendations for the fading plastic trim around the front bumper and wheel arches on a Honda Civic 2007 ?

Vico1612 wrote: »

HydrO2 sounds similar to the Adams H20 Guard i've been using (except that the Adams stuff needs to be applied with microfiber then buffed off) . Will give HydrO2 once i'm done with the Adam stuff ...

H2O Guard sounds like its akin to CarPro Reload!

DoctorStrange wrote: »

Have had the HydrO2 in my basket a few time but never bought it.
It's seems a bit too good to be true? If it's so good why isn't everyone using it?
I must give it a go soon as I don't have the time at weekends anymore and it sounds ideal.

I use it on the wheels.

It ain't long lasting like putting on ceramic or the real proper sealants but does the job.

DoctorStrange wrote: »

Have had the HydrO2 in my basket a few time but never bought it.
It's seems a bit too good to be true? If it's so good why isn't everyone using it?
I must give it a go soon as I don't have the time at weekends anymore and it sounds ideal.

Maybe because everyone has the same thoughts as you...if nobody tries it and gives feedback, it remains stuck in a dead end loop!!

There is the other aspect that people have of sticking to what they know. Might be Autoglym (just an example) users for years and they get results from it so dont brave trying something new.

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

Ordered 100ml of HydrO2. For first time application I dilute it 1:3 ? So one application for the car would probably use up the 100ml. I read somewhere that for better application you can spray it on then run with wet microfiber cloth then rinse off . Does it make much of a difference over spray on/rinse off?

That's how it's used. Wet panel, power wash off.

100ml of HydrO2 in a 500ml bottle, topped with water is 1:4; 400ml water, 100ml product...fine for 1st application. Shouldn't need more than 250ml to do the car, make sure you've a decent misting spray, trigger.
Top up the remaining mixture with water and you are at around 1:10...or get a slightly larger bottle say a litre and tip up until 3/4 and you are at 1:15 for top ups. So you'll get one good coat and 4 or 5 top ups with a 100ml bottle.

Curran wrote: »

DoctorStrange wrote: »

Have had the HydrO2 in my basket a few time but never bought it.
It's seems a bit too good to be true? If it's so good why isn't everyone using it?
I must give it a go soon as I don't have the time at weekends anymore and it sounds ideal.

Maybe because everyone has the same thoughts as you...if nobody tries it and gives feedback, it remains stuck in a dead end loop!!

There is the other aspect that people have of sticking to what they know. Might be Autoglym (just an example) users for years and they get results from it so dont brave trying something new.

I'll give it a go so. I've a few bits in my basket with a certain detailing supplier, just need to contact them with photo of my power washer Lance to figure out which attachment I need for the snow foam Lance.

Just saw this on a YouTube channel I follow. These guys are a huge leasing company in the U.K. that seem to specialise mostly in high end VAG’s.
Here’s he’s looking for feedback on his detailing routine

I like the Golf R but I like it even more as an estate in white. That's painful to watch...