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Kaz200 Grand Master

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That would really suck if you couldnt even use servo car washes. Need to find some that recycle the water. Surely some would invest in it. The amount of customers they would get if they were the only car wash in 50k's would be huge ie every car enthusiast.

How are we meant to keep our cars looking mint then =(

The other problem with the recycled water in carwashes is that there is a high level of salt which again is no good.

So... if we don't get to wash the cars for a few months, maybe we can all take a class action against the govt for not getting off their lazy arses sooner and fixing the water crisis and therefore our paintjobs = sh1t!

? :O

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(B1) MR_fanny Grand Master

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tell me about it...i bought a hi pressure water gun in dec...used it only once then the stage3 comes in. pfft. so we shouldnt use water from the mains. i was considering making a rain catch tank with a filter then connect my hi pressure water gun to that and wash my car. will i still get done for that even though im using free water from the heavens?

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That would really suck if you couldnt even use servo car washes. Need to find some that recycle the water. Surely some would invest in it. The amount of customers they would get if they were the only car wash in 50k's would be huge ie every car enthusiast.

How are we meant to keep our cars looking mint then =(

All BPs are 85% recycled. That said, I prefer to wash the line by hand. I've heared some horror stories about those kind of brush washes.

Z1LLA Proficient

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Meguiars NXT Generation Speed Detailer or their Quik Detailer are what I use and none of my three cars have been washed since last year, yet look like they were washed yesterday :O

Only takes 10mins to bring the GT-R up to spec, use it every 1-2 weeks depending on weather on my daily driver too. Its great stuff, a couple of other brands also sell similar products.

Esc Community Regular

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wash it in the backyard at night, with a small light shining on the car so u can see what ur doing :O

thats what i'm currently doing.

i have a small water tank so if anyone ever approaches me i'm just going to say, oh this is tank water.

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Meguiars NXT Generation Speed Detailer or their Quik Detailer are what I use and none of my three cars have been washed since last year, yet look like they were washed yesterday :D

Only takes 10mins to bring the GT-R up to spec, use it every 1-2 weeks depending on weather on my daily driver too. Its great stuff, a couple of other brands also sell similar products.

So you're saying just spray the detailer over the car and rub away with a cloth? Is that going to scratch?

ferni Grand Master

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That water-free wash stuff will leave swirl marks all over your car, don't use it.

Go to your local car wash, take a bucket and your sponge/chamois etc... use their water but wash it as per normal. I try to go late at night so its not busy and they won't yell at me for doing it.

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So you're saying just spray the detailer over the car and rub away with a cloth? Is that going to scratch?

It depends on how dirty the car is, if its really bad I'd take it to the car wash for a quick spray and use a sponge to remove the heavy dirt. But if its light then I find it works great. Regular waxing/polishing will help avoid scratches.

Regarding the swirl marks I haven't found that to be the case on my cars, I do use a fair bit of it though so that the cloth is lubricated well and go over it again lightly once I'm done.

Everybody has a different method, I'm just saying what works for me :D

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That water-free wash stuff will leave swirl marks all over your car, don't use it.

Go to your local car wash, take a bucket and your sponge/chamois etc... use their water but wash it as per normal. I try to go late at night so its not busy and they won't yell at me for doing it.

haha, great minds thinks alike.

xRHETTx Mentor

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I cant see how the level off water restrictions and the lack of water has ANYTHING to do with which state government is in power.

Build new dams? What a fkd idea, another empty dam helps noone.

gtiarr Enthusiast

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I cant see how the level off water restrictions and the lack of water has ANYTHING to do with which state government is in power.

Build new dams? What a fkd idea, another empty dam helps noone.

Up until 10 or so years ago the state government was spending enough on infrastructure to sustain Melbournes Water Supply during 4-5 year drought. Rather then addressing our water supply issues and maintaining this buffer years ago (eg build a dam, desal plants, Pressure Industry to cut back etc etc) the government has allowed it to get this bad.

Taking into account the growing population bugger all money is allocated to upgrading sewage, electricity and roads (eastlink doesn’t count, pak bypass doesn’t count) Something is going to give and it will be interesting to see them try and blame it on the drought.

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That water-free wash stuff will leave swirl marks all over your car, don't use it.

Go to your local car wash, take a bucket and your sponge/chamois etc... use their water but wash it as per normal. I try to go late at night so its not busy and they won't yell at me for doing it.

:unsure: That's the way to do it, although make sure you take your own carwash liquid too, and only use the rinse cycle at the carwash place, the soaps they use contain pretty harsh degreasers which really aren't needed.

basically your paying to use their hose, i can do my car for under $5 and it's as good as doing it at home in the driveway, usually go with a mate too, so it's something to do on a week night.

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