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Driving around the capital this week i was amazed how many hand car wash operations ther were...every industrial estate and also note Swindon have a fair few now..so much for the recesion when it comes to cleaning our cars eh..have used the one at the garage in Gypsey lane and they were pretty cheap compared to others..did a good job too.

Do it yourself. Cheaper in the long run with the right products and more effective. Oh, and never use a sponge.

I have my car seviced once a year and they wash it for you. Result.

why?

Cream and jam will ruin the paintwork.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637

Easier for you to read than for me to try and explain. Its a bloody science, I tell you.......

Sorry leefer, I missed that first time around. That made me laugh......

You're not one of those people with a pristine show room condition Ford Escort MkI, with the handbook still in the plastic wrapper and an array of tooth brushes for those hard to reach areas in the engine bay?

God, those people are sad.

And your point is?

My point is that I think people that keep cars in showroom condition are sad. I used to go to Escort owner shows with my brother and just could never understand them - some would take the car there on a truck to save damage.

I put as many miles on my car as possible and its covered in dents and scratches (only a few were my fault), which all adds to the character as far as I'm concerned.

For the record, and to somewhat satisfy your curiousity, no I am not that sad sod. I was just fed up of taking my car to the Jetwash, or to those monkeys at ARC or whatever it is. Investment in two buckets, a wash mitt, some decent shampoo and a bit of time/elbow grease keeps my car nice and clean. Particularly important as it often gets covered in sand often (due to living near a beach) and I'm trying to sell it.

Have you got a bee in your bonnet Pumbaa?

Nothing wrong with that. As I said its the people that are obsessed I don't get, the ones who enter concours events. If you're never seen one before it will blow your mind, all the cars in the same condition as they left the factory in 20 years before. If you get to close to one they shout at you as they're worried the condensation from your breath will smear their bodywork.

Wow I didn't know there was so much to know when washing your car!

Ph neutral for my Saab,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,until it goes back! :(

Sad I know, but I do actually enjoy washing cars.  There's something very soothing about the whole process, especially if the sun is out, and you have good music and a couple of cold ones within reach.  Getting a new car in a few weeks and my better half is worried that I may become one of those obsessives jonny loves.  Hopefully this won't happen.

Should be careful with that, washing your car whilst over the limit is a criminal offense :)

Pay the imigrants at Asda to do it for you!  Always do a good job whilst shopping!

I'm a rebel (without a clue).