just noticed I missed a de-tarring out and a coat of de-ironiser before claying, amazing how purple the car went when it was new, guess stood round a little while Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Not sure if this is the right place nitpick bit have you ever done the engine bay on before . Mine needs doing and I was wondering if you had 'any suggestions based on experience.

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Nitpick  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

^ Good morning nitpick

Now chaps stop nitpicking

npinks wrote:

just noticed I missed a de-tarring out and a coat of de-ironiser before claying, amazing how purple the car went when it was new, guess stood round a little while

The best bucket wash I ever gave my motorbike was with 25 litres of de-ionised water (benefit of working on chemical sites ).Absolutely spot and streak free I've often thought that the ultimate professional clean would be total washing and rinsing with de-ionised or de-mineralised water. if you ever see an analysis of your tap water you would be amazed at what traces are in it.

CCS Net - Meguiars do a range of engine cleaning and detailing products, again I've used those on the bike with great results, 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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Yep, a water filter does have its benefits especially in summer, final rinse and just leave it to dry spot free

Must get myself one

Re engine cleaning I use a solution of megs APC and a brush, then a liberal spray of aerospace 303 protectorant and leave to dry for a few hours Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Cheers... as for spelling I use the web mostly on my phone or tablet so I have the odd hiccups :O

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IPA is isopropyl alcohol or propan-2-ol. It is an excellent degreaser and is particularly good at removing truck grease from wiper blades if you use roads that carry heavy HGV traffic. Usual precautions as it is volatile and flammable. Just soak a little into a clean rag and wipe hard. Alternatively, Rain-X foam is a great window cleaner that stops wiper blades smearing.

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In a panel wipe you want to dilute it with water at about 30% Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis