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Car Cleaning Bargains

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  • #102
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    I was in Halfords yesterday and the 3 for 2 offer is still on if anyone is interested :)

    They also have Halfords own brand microfiber towels 5 packs, 2 for €7.50. Can't comment on the quality but 10 for €7.50 looks like a good deal :P


  • #103
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    I was in Halfords yesterday and the 3 for 2 offer is still on if anyone is interested :)

    They also have Halfords own brand microfiber towels 5 packs, 2 for €7.50. Can't comment on the quality but 10 for €7.50 looks like a good deal :P

    Home store and more have 12 decent ones for just under a fiver.


  • #104
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Got those ones in home store before. Crap for soaking water but good for buffing


  • #105
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    Got those ones in home store before. Crap for soaking water but good for buffing

    Do you mean these?

    Noooo, not on paint....dont use them for buffing paint work - they're not soft or plush enough!!

    They are good value and ideal work cloths, for using on interior plastics, windows, door jambs, wheels, applying trim gel, but not on the paintwork! You'll pick up very light swirlling extremely quickly with them!


  • #106
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    The ones I've gotten from they're are as soft as any microfibre I've gotten!


  • #107
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Dont mean to be smart, but whats the most you've paid for a microfiber towel? They may well be the softest you've gotten if the most you spend on a cloth is 1.50 to 2 euro!

    Cloths I use to buff polish and wax off cars are 11 euro a cloth....but I can cut them into 3 sections. The pile on them would be 4 or 5 times the lenth of the pile on those ones in the link I posted. Worth every penny, the quailty is in a different league.


  • #108
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    I've had many microfibres in my days, there's a difference between over paying and getting a bargain.

    I'm not saying your 11 euro clothes aren't better than the 5 euro ones, I've bought expensive ones and as regards taking off Polish and wax etc, the more the merry for me.


  • #109
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Limerick man wrote: »
    there's a difference between over paying and getting a bargain.

    Dont disagree with you there, but there also becomes a point where the bargain comes at a price to quailty.
    Would you use a sponge that can be bought for 50c or a wash mitt for 10 quid....20 times difference in the price there!

    Im not saying everyone should run out and spend 11 quid on a MF. Im just saying I wouldnt recommend using the ones mentioned on the paintwork....they are grand cloths for all the other jobs I mentioned, and use plenty of them myself!
    Also the more cloths the merrier...maybe the quality shows here again. A 1/3 piece of the MF I use would easily buff wax off a large car.

    But hey, each to their own...you can take my advice or leave it...I dont mind! ;)


  • #110
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    If you're talking a car that has been 100 percent corrected maybe, but for everything else the cheap are perfect.


  • #111
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Now I'm starting to worry are my towels fluffy enough?!


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  • #112
    Zcott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    MarkR wrote: »
    Now I'm starting to worry are my towels fluffy enough?!

    #firstworldproblems


  • #113
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    What clothes do you use Curran? Seeing as how I'm correcting my paint I wouldn't mind one decent mf


  • #114
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Halfords drying towels are crap :(

    Also this stuff is so very very useless(and so insanely messy), got it as part of a 3 for 2

    8896103809054.jpg


  • #115
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    I definitely could have told you that! It's the most useless cleaning item I've used. Might as well put jam on the paint


  • #116
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    It was like pointing a an excited man sausage at the paint and about as accurate and messy and the pump on it died half way around the car with the stuff seeming out of all sides, got most of the tar off but why put a waxing agent in it i just put 2 coats of the finest meguiars on my car you pleab broduct


  • #117
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    did you only get it off by rubbing hard on the tar spots? cos that not good!


  • #118
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Have to third that, absolute crap.


  • #119
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    What clothes do you use Curran? Seeing as how I'm correcting my paint I wouldn't mind one decent mf

    The ones I use are made by Microfiber Madness..specifically the Crazy Pile, for buffing polish or wax / sealant. The Summit 800 is great for buffing wax. But feel guilty mentioning them in this thread as they are far from bargain! :p Amazing towels... In fact the whole range is great.


  • #120
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    available from detailingshed? :)


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  • #121
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,623 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    available from detailingshed? :)

    And delivered straight to your door :p


  • #122
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Funny that :D


  • #123
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    did you only get it off by rubbing hard on the tar spots? cos that not good!

    Nah i left it to do it's thing as i autosoled the pipes before buffing it to a haze and giving the car another shampoo.

    On another note the Auto-Glm tyre dresser is good stuff


  • #124
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Well you did ask which ones I use...and Im being honest! :)

    We also were using some Eurow Deep Pile towels which are very good...but they got a bit tatty from lots of use, so have been relegated to doing the dirty jobs now ;) Prefer the Crazy Pile, as they have no edging...the Eurow ones have a silk edging thats soft, but I prefer limiting any possible risk, so seamless ones are what I prefer, but I would used the Eurow Pile ones again. There are plenty of other options out there!


  • #125
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    I know man, just busting your chops :D
    If your man buys my Astra today I'll buy one off ye later on :pac:


  • #126
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,623 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    I know man, just busting your chops :D
    If your man buys my Astra today I'll buy one off ye later on :pac:

    Buy a few of them ya miserable git LOL :pac:


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  • #127
    Vexorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,947 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    This thread needs to be revived... :)

    This one will have to be a parcel motel delivery Nilfisk C120 xtra £69.99 from Amazon marketplace.

    Edit. May not be such a bargain as it is an oversized parcel/package too big for the motel.


  • #128
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Vexorg wrote: »
    This thread needs to be revived... :)

    .

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=89785712#post89785712


  • #129
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Lads,

    Just to let you know if you havent seen it on facebook, Detailing Shed www.detailingshed.com are doing a special offer for today only:

    MANIC MONDAY!!

    20% Off almost everything!! Use Voucher Code "20OFF"

    Offer only until Midnight tonight!!
    Be sure to share with all your petrol head buddies!!

    Does not include items already discounted or gift vouchers.


  • #130
    Theboinkmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Theboinkmaster


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Lads,

    Just to let you know if you havent seen it on facebook, Detailing Shed www.detailingshed.com are doing a special offer for today only:

    MANIC MONDAY!!

    20% Off almost everything!! Use Voucher Code "20OFF"

    Offer only until Midnight tonight!!
    Be sure to share with all your petrol head buddies!!

    Does not include items already discounted or gift vouchers.

    Curran just to let you know if i want to order a bundle that's already discounted and other items that can be discounted 20% the site doesn't allow it.

    So you have to order separately but then it charges shipping twice as won't let you amend?

    I'm trying to order the microfibre madness package (doesn't qualify for 20%) along with orchard products (do qualify) but the checkout process won't allow me to just apply the 20% to some products?


  • #131
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    PM en-route


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  • #132
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Think that issue is resolved! :)


  • #133
    Theboinkmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Theboinkmaster


    Curran wrote: »
    Think that issue is resolved! :)

    Is indeed thanks a million, placed my order.


  • #134
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Simoniz Buf Shifter €1.25

    simoniz.jpg?itok=wnymQCL6

    It's €6.49 in halfords, so a nice disount! :D No other Simoniz products discounted (that I saw)

    Spotted in Tesco Coonagh, Limerick


  • #135
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    100 litre water butts are reduced to €19.99 in Aldi.


  • #136
    Spike Witwicky
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭Spike Witwicky


    Cheap microfibre cloths in Tesco. pack of 5 for €1.35.

    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=267304088


  • #137
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,231 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    Autoglym Clean Wheels 500ml for €7 in Tesco in Naas. Not a huge saving but it's something.

    This is water. Inspiring speech by David Foster Wallace https://youtu.be/DCbGM4mqEVw?si=GS5uDvegp6Er1EOG



  • #138
    Hatfry
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Hatfry


    Wool wash mit for €3.20 with free delivery

    http://www.dx.com/p/dual-sided-wool-car-wash-glove-yellow-238554#.U5Y45Bk1jqA


  • #139
    Hatfry
    Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Hatfry


    W5 Alloy wheel cleaner for 1.49 in Lidl at the mo until stocks last


  • #140
    martyc5674
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    And the W5 upholstery cleaner is in there for 1.50 too.(LIDL)
    Kid puked in my car the other day so i gave this a go on all the seats and mats and it really did a good job


  • #141
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Lads, DS has a special offer running until Sunday - 15% off when you spend over 50 euro with the voucher code DS15 - might be good to pick up some 50cal stuff. If you havent seen my review, check it out on the TIDSD thread.


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  • #142
    TheBigGreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭TheBigGreen


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Lads, DS has a special offer running until Sunday - 15% off when you spend over 50 euro with the voucher code DS15 - might be good to pick up some 50cal stuff. If you havent seen my review, check it out on the TIDSD thread.

    Excellent! Sound out....


  • #143
    Theboinkmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Theboinkmaster


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Lads, DS has a special offer running until Sunday - 15% off when you spend over 50 euro with the voucher code DS15 - might be good to pick up some 50cal stuff. If you havent seen my review, check it out on the TIDSD thread.

    Curran would you please be able to add container size (ml) for the 50cal products on the website, so we can then compare prices to other brands.


  • #144
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Theboinkmaster wrote: »
    Curran would you please be able to add container size (ml) for the 50cal products on the website, so we can then compare prices to other brands.

    They are there at the bottom of the more details.


  • #145
    Theboinkmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Theboinkmaster


    Mc Love wrote: »
    They are there at the bottom of the more details.

    I see they're on some of them, just the one i happened to look at didn't - the fallout remover:

    http://www.detailingshed.com/50-cal/287-50cal-decon-fallout-remover.html

    assume it's 500ml like most of the others.


  • #146
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    yep its 500ml http://www.50caldetailing.co.uk/products/decon-fallout-remover/d3c0n


  • #147
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Theboinkmaster wrote: »
    assume it's 500ml like most of the others.

    It is indeed!

    Apologies for the confusion; updated; thanks for the heads up! ;)


  • #148
    BofaDeezNuhtz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭BofaDeezNuhtz


    15L Buckets in Aldi since Sunday for just €2.29
    Steel handle with useful plastic grip and pouring lip.

    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sunday-6th-july/products-detail-page/ps/p/general-purpose-bucket-1/


  • #149
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    waxtec fallout remover, waxtec mint dressing (an unreal leather cleaner actually), autoglym alloy wheel cleaner and two detailing brushes for 20 quid! Yoink. Cheers Curran


  • #150
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Ahh that's you....when did you change your username!???


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  • #151
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,973 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Suzuki_TL1000R wrote: »
    15L Buckets in Aldi since Sunday for just €2.29
    Steel handle with useful plastic grip and pouring lip.

    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sunday-6th-july/products-detail-page/ps/p/general-purpose-bucket-1/

    Cheers, picked up a couple, seem decent and sturdy, wlil replace my halfords red ones.


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