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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Blue Frog Systems on September 20, 2010, 09:29:06 pm

Title: Question for car valets / cleaners
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 20, 2010, 09:29:06 pm

Hey,

My wife has just had a new mini and as you can see from the picture, its covered in stickers on every side, even the roof has a sticker on it !

Now being brand new, we want to keep it in the best condition possible. Whats the best way of cleaning / polishing it so we ( I ) dont damage the stickers ? I'd be hung, drawn and quartered if i damaged it in any way. I've only been allowed to drive it for two short trips to school and back in the past two weeks.

- how to clean
- how to polish
- what products
- what kit to clean

Cheers, JP

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Title: Re: Question for car valets / cleaners
Post by: Griffus on September 20, 2010, 10:16:21 pm

I'm no valeter but def keep at least a mile away from anything solvent based ;D

Oh, in a previous life our valeters used to use Autoglym products. You could always give them a call or drop them an email showing them a photo.

Title: Re: Question for car valets / cleaners
Post by: Richard BF on September 25, 2010, 09:35:59 pm

Clean it as you would your normal car...


Use a wash mitt and two bucket method ....

I would however avoid any glue and tar removers or anything solvent based , it might be an idea to get the car professionally valeted/protected by a valeter/detailer in your area to help you maintain the car and make it easier on yourself.


The said valeter will also be able to give you some advice and what not.

Where are you from ?

Title: Re: Question for car valets / cleaners
Post by: A & J Owen Window Cleaning on September 30, 2010, 07:23:04 pm

take it to the proffessionals mate you dont want the headache pay the dosh and be the best husband in the world.  8)

Title: Re: Question for car valets / cleaners
Post by: Richard BF on October 05, 2010, 11:52:38 pm

You live in Grimsby ?


Im sure you live in /around Grimsby i saw the EXACT car  today..



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Title: Re: Question for car valets / cleaners
Post by: steven birchenough on October 08, 2010, 09:42:31 pm

hi mate, you wont damage the stickers so dont worry about anything. if you use tar and glue remover then get it off quickly before it does damage  if the stickers are vinyl but you can use it. look for a concept chemicals supplier in your area and use 'vision' polish, vista for the plastics, contour for the tyre dressing and any other products made for the areas you want to sort on your car, dont waste your time on autoglym its poope they just market it well.