Car valeting products/secrets, what do they use?

Isimmo · 17-07-13, 09:53 PM

Today, I parked up opposite a car valeting place next to our local garden centre whilst the war department went shopping. As I waited, I watched the rather slick car washing team with their stand alone area set to on several cars, and they appeared to spray the cars with a detergent/wash then pressure wash off... And mop it dry.... Nothing outrageous there, however the plastic blacks were proper black again, and the cars appeared to have a showroom deep lustre to them afterwards, even after probably less than 10 minutes work.... Any idea what they are using? And, by chance, is it available to commoners like me?

Coxy · 17-07-13, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Isimmo

Today, I parked up opposite a car valeting place next to our local garden centre whilst the war department went shopping. As I waited, I watched the rather slick car washing team with their stand alone area set to on several cars, and they appeared to spray the cars with a detergent/wash then pressure wash off... And mop it dry.... Nothing outrageous there, however the plastic blacks were proper black again, and the cars appeared to have a showroom deep lustre to them afterwards, even after probably less than 10 minutes work.... Any idea what they are using? And, by chance, is it available to commoners like me?

something full of silicones by the sounds. We've used similar autosmart products. the shine and blackness last a few days at best and about 10 minutes if it rains. OK for a 2nd hand dealer forecourt, and that's about it

Isimmo · 17-07-13, 10:35 PM

That's a shame, I was hoping they had a decent product I could get my mitts onto..?

Have you any suggestions for a basic 'wash and wet wax' type product that gives a similar shine/finish? Our water is very hard/chalky which usually leaves watery marks, but whatever they used clearly didn't? Any ideas?/Suppliers?

JoshB3audi · 18-07-13, 12:09 AM

My dads in hull has really hard water zymol car wash is very good about £6 from hellfrauds

rich.r · 24-08-13, 05:29 PM

A bit of revival for this thread

Im coming to the end of my Maguirs wash and wax

It seems a good product but im wondering what you "detailing" blokes use

Just looking for a wash product if thats better than the wash and wax type

Thanks in advance

james brazier · 24-08-13, 06:06 PM

I used turtle wax for wash and wax, bucket sponge, then wash off with watering can then leather, works for me, as for polish/wax i love meguirs nxt

rich.r · 24-08-13, 09:25 PM

I like the Maguirs seems to work well

Just wonderd if there was any super doper stuff out there

Isimmo · 24-08-13, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rich.r

I like the Maguirs seems to work well

Just wonderd if there was any super doper stuff out there

like you, I wonder, because the finish verses time was pretty impressive....

yeti · 24-08-13, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshB3audi

My dads in hull has really hard water zymol car wash is very good about £6 from hellfrauds

I used to live in Hull. The water's that hard your tea asks you what the f**k you're looking at.

JoshB3audi · 25-08-13, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by yeti

I used to live in Hull. The water's that hard your tea asks you what the f**k you're looking at.

17-07-13, 10:35 PM	#3
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	That's a shame, I was hoping they had a decent product I could get my mitts onto..? Have you any suggestions for a basic 'wash and wet wax' type product that gives a similar shine/finish? Our water is very hard/chalky which usually leaves watery marks, but whatever they used clearly didn't? Any ideas?/Suppliers? __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

18-07-13, 12:09 AM	#4
JoshB3audi Hybrid Hater!!!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 528	My dads in hull has really hard water zymol car wash is very good about £6 from hellfrauds __________________ Mr Sarcastic!!!!!!!!

24-08-13, 05:29 PM	#5
rich.r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,832	A bit of revival for this thread Im coming to the end of my Maguirs wash and wax It seems a good product but im wondering what you "detailing" blokes use Just looking for a wash product if thats better than the wash and wax type Thanks in advance

24-08-13, 06:06 PM	#6
james brazier Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	I used turtle wax for wash and wax, bucket sponge, then wash off with watering can then leather, works for me, as for polish/wax i love meguirs nxt

24-08-13, 09:25 PM	#7
rich.r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,832	I like the Maguirs seems to work well Just wonderd if there was any super doper stuff out there