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Post by StuBeeDoo » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:01 pm

I bought some Dirtbusters waterless wash & wax quite some time ago but, up to now, I've only used it for doing the door-shuts after a "proper" wash. As we've been bombarded with threats of hosepipe bans (although that's not happened here - yet....) I've decided to stop procrastinating and give it a go on the full car.

I've watched plenty of videos on YouTube, but am still somewhat apprehensive of what the outcome will be for my car. I'll update when I've done it - either tomorrow or Friday morning.
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Post by Alan Gunn » Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:51 am

I bought some 4 or 5 years ago but never used it.
The way i looked at it was you would be rubbing the dirt and causing swirls but l am over thinking it i think.
Will be waiting for your update.

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Post by StuBeeDoo » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:33 am

Alan Gunn wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:51 amThe way i looked at it was you would be rubbing the dirt and causing swirls but l am over thinking it i think
This ^^^ is me too. I was going to have a go this morning, but I'm still uncertain. I noticed there are bird droppings on the car, and that is holding me back from the waterless malarky as well. :roll: If I don't do it early tomorrow morning, I'll have to get the local Latvians to wash it for me, because I need it clean for tomorrow lunchtime.
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Post by StuBeeDoo » Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:26 am

Well, I did it this morning. I think I need to work on my technique, but it did get the bird droppings and dead insects off remarkably easily. I probably would do it again - particularly if we get a hosepipe ban - but I still think you can't beat water, buckets, drying towels etc, etc.
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Post by pvr » Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:20 pm

I think X5Sport did the same as me in 2012, i.e. bought a pump for the rainwater. I have collected a lot of water (unlike the water companies) when it rained a month or so ago, and have a filter in place so can continue to use a hose with the pump in the clean water supply.

Not sure if the helicopters that no doubt will be patrolling again, will be able to tell the difference though ....

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Post by X5Sport » Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:38 pm

Still got the pump and the tank……just need the water :(. Used over 400 litres of stored and got very little left now. Plants are taking a lot!

It’s a Karcher submersible if anyone’s interested in getting their own. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karcher-SBP-38 ... C80&sr=1-1
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Post by pvr » Fri Aug 12, 2022 6:01 pm

That is ok, it will be raining on monday and even though it is the wrong type of rain, your tank will be full up again :D

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Post by Alan Gunn » Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:57 am

Not even sure if we have a hosepipe ban or not on Anglesey lol.

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