gez bay
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how do you guys do it, because obviously you havent got a hose pipe 
gez
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Pete_vxl
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spit
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Tom J
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theres taps at silverstone so you can fill a bucket up 
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Sean-B
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There was a tap at pvs
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gez bay
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 cheers
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antnee
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Wash it before I go, then quick detailer and a microfibre done in 5mins
[Edited on 04-09-2009 by antnee]
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Brett
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Doesn't RichH do it for a small fee?
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FruitBooTeR
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If its got decent layers of wax on then you will only need to give it a quick swill and wipe over
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stu_c
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Location: Westleigh, Greater Manchester
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i use instant detailer it works a treat
im bringing some with me so if u wanna borrow some feel free
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Ant B
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i thiught instant deatalers the lube you use for clay bars
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Daveskater
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Took a bucket and mitt with me to PVS, filled up with on-site tap and had arranged to buy Dodo shampoo off Rich on the day as my old one was running out 
Definitely needed a bit more than quick detailer with all that mud 
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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sc0ott
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the same way window cleaners fill their buckets  magic.
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gez bay
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yeah i will definatley need to wash mine 110 miles of motorway one way.
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AlunJ
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Had to borrow Rob E's bucket at PVS lol, off all the things I forgot - then again I wasn't expecting to have to drive round a campsite following a wheel spinning nova lol
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Rich H
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At PVS, me, but at Trax I'm having the time to myself lol. Am manic at the moment so want a day off! Plus I don't think Trax is quite as easy to work at as PVS imo.
Anyways, my advice would be give it as best clean as possible before you go, then take a pressure sprayer (one of the garden ones) filled with water, buckets, shampoo, drying towels and quick detailer so you can give it a quick wash and touch up at the show. Job done.
Oh and tyre shine - that always makes everything fine at shows.
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kev
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quote:
Originally posted by antnee
Wash it before I go, then quick detailer and a microfibre done in 5mins
[Edited on 04-09-2009 by antnee]
thats the best thing to do micro mate
your car can be as dirty as u want as long as her shoes are clean 
lots of tyre shine and detailer
p.s black cars are a painnnnnnnnnnn..........to get clean though (IMO)
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SteveoBC
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Registered: 22nd Feb 07
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iv got my little cocktail of wipe on wipe off wax, nicked it from the valeters at the bodyshop i used to work at, works fine an takes 10mins
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BluKoo
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Bring water with you.
Some shops sell 5 litre water bottles.
I'd never wipe a car down with just quick detailer. Always try and use as much water as possible.
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SteveoBC
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its ok with me im gonna wash it the night before an keep it in the garage then give it a quick wax before i drive the 10mins to silverstone, its water based and is fine for a quick shine up
worked wonders on my black C always gave a good shine
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gez bay
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yeah ill just fill a bucket of water up and fill it up with shampoo and get another bucket of water and throw it over the car , ive cleaned my car today, tyre shine ect, but i can see it being dirty ny th time i get there, being black 
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SteveoBC
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was the same story with my Black C id wash it then just driving to a show alone would make it filthy (even on a clear day)
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gez bay
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yeah, its a pain.
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zletcorsab
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There is a cracking shampoo called "Optimum No Rinse" which as the name suggests doesnt need rinsing off, all you need is 1 bucket full of water and pour in the ONR as you would any shampoo then with a microfibre cloth doing a panel at a time wipe away the dirt and buff off with a nice clean microfibre cloth, job done.
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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quote:
Originally posted by zletcorsab
There is a cracking shampoo called "Optimum No Rinse" which as the name suggests doesnt need rinsing off, all you need is 1 bucket full of water and pour in the ONR as you would any shampoo then with a microfibre cloth doing a panel at a time wipe away the dirt and buff off with a nice clean microfibre cloth, job done.
Agreed, that is the best stuff but it's pricey - can't see many people opting for that just for show use...
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DizzyRebel
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Registered: 2nd Jan 09
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Micro fibre and QD leaves swirl marks.
Last time i tok a car to a show, i washed it and prepped it at home then covered it in cling film so when i got to the show alli had to do was remover the cling film and give the wheels a dust off.
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