For years been using a sponge and a bucket to wash the Freelander 1 and the paint still looks like new However seen a trend in wash mitts and lamp wool mitts along with the 2 bucket rule! What's the best method to a avoid swirls marks or at least keep them at a minimum! Any good shampoos that stand out ? Might as well stock up whilst I'm waiting for 1st March, will give me something to do Been looking at the snow foam machines but was disappointed when I found out they still need a sponge or mitt to go over the bodywork  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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I use a microfibre wash mitt and Muc-off shampoo. Never taking my FL2 to the car wash again after all the damage they have caused!

Have a look here;

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

They really helped me learn how to clean my car properly, and hoping to do a full detail on my RRS when it arrives!

Just to be sure.... We're talking about the car here, right?...
 

Thanks for the link👍 what damage did they cause? I'd never get anyone to wash my car even if they were washing it for free MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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It's covered in swirls! The paintwork is a right mess, it needs a full detail but I don't have the time or the experience to do it myself. Certainly won't be letting the RRS and future cars go near the car wash!

"How do you wash yours?"

That's a bit of a personal quest.... oh, you mean the car.

I don't know. I've only had it 5 weeks so I don't know. 2011 MY SD4 HSE + planning some interesting stuff
Previously: 2004 Discovery Td5 ES Premium + lots of stuff
Previously: P38A Range Rover 4.0 SE
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I have only washed mine twice , but I use a carwash without brushes. ------------------------------------------
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http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16241.html Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Come on Nick, we all know how you do yours

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic17473.html? p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

works well too, not a swirl insight  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I wash down my wheels first with the power wash. Then use Valetpro billberry wheel cleaner. Wash wheels down again. I then jet wash the car to loosen the dirt. I then wash a panel at a time using the two bucket method. I use triple wax shampoo and a big microfiber sponge thing. Jet wash panel then move to next panel. Once all done I dry the car down with a large microfiber towel. My car has swirls on the paint work, they were there when I bought the car so I don't know if I have added more swirls or not? Being a white car its hard to see them. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

Moved away from Shampoo and Wax mixes a few years ago, washed as normal but still seemed dirty, found out to be the wax in the Shampoo sealing layers of grime to the paintwork, now use a proper either Chemical Guys No Touch Snow Foam or Autoglym's Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner, dried with Microfibre towels, and depending on what it needs, a coat or two of Werstat Jett and Werstat Gloss, or just the Gloss.

Polish Mob, Brushes, Chamois and TFR, can't see the point of buying a premium product and want to get it washed for a fiver, you get what you par for. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

npinks wrote:

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16241.html

Thanks bud  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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I use the three Kosovans down the road. Steve

2008 TD4 HSE Auto, Zermatt Silver

Up till now, I have had it washed at the annual service. However having moved to the revolting muddy countryside AND stupidly bought a Santorini Black model I suppose I'm going to have to wash it occasionally. Think I've got a bucket and sponge somewhere.
Also got a couple of overflowing rainwater butts - probably better than tap water for the job, so will try those.