Advice

wilbydoughboy · Apr 2nd, 2010, 15:37

I have recently purchased the xc60 and need some simple advice. The car is quite high and is taller than my Scenic. I always used to wash the Scenic with a broom type device and it was very fast as compared to the recommended advice to use a sponge. I am apprehensive about using the broom handled washer on the xc as I have been told that I could leave some scratches. Are there any owners who use the broom type washer or will I need to resort to the sponge which I think could hold more grit and cause more scratches than the broom. I also have a pressure washer but it seems to powerful to use on the car or would this be the best to use.

HairyMonster · Apr 2nd, 2010, 16:32

I always use a Meguiars Lambswool Wash mit (around £10 from fleabay) for Bonnet, sides, windows etc
For the roof I use a Meguiars Ultra Plush Wash Mop (a telescopic pole which extends to 152cm ideal for caravans etc £17.99)

always try to remove the fine grit with clean water before I start.

LRS · Apr 2nd, 2010, 17:02

Let me introduce you to the fine world of Detailing.

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

Pose your question here and wait for the replies. You will never look at washing your car quite in the same way again!

WARNING: Detailing can be addictive...!

Sportwag · Apr 2nd, 2010, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRS

WARNING: Detailing can be addictive...!

AND EXPENSIVE! Throw away the brush and the sponge (unless it is a Grout Sponge). Buy a small step to reach the roof with a Lambs Wool Wash Mitt (an LED Torch will show up the swirls on your paint).

GW55JAN · Apr 2nd, 2010, 18:51

addictive and expensive,
I agree

155mph · Apr 2nd, 2010, 19:41

Personally, I find using many cans of compressed air for non-contact cleaning the best :-)

Chris N · Apr 3rd, 2010, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by LRS

Let me introduce you to the fine world of Detailing.

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

Pose your question here and wait for the replies. You will never look at washing your car quite in the same way again!

WARNING: Detailing can be addictive...!

Tell me about it....had one car that spent more time being cleaned then driven. Even took the wheels off everytime I washed it....not good. Drove my partner mad! and even my neighbours were concerned about my state of mind as everytime I used the car it had to be cleaned.

Plan on paying someone to do the XC90 once the weather gets better so it's ready for the summer but a bucket and sponge is as far as it goes now.

AB-UK · Apr 3rd, 2010, 11:03

Folding caravan steps will allow you to reach the roof with your sponge.
Store reasonably flat afterwards too.

Apr 2nd, 2010, 15:37	#1
wilbydoughboy Senior Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilby	Advice I have recently purchased the xc60 and need some simple advice. The car is quite high and is taller than my Scenic. I always used to wash the Scenic with a broom type device and it was very fast as compared to the recommended advice to use a sponge. I am apprehensive about using the broom handled washer on the xc as I have been told that I could leave some scratches. Are there any owners who use the broom type washer or will I need to resort to the sponge which I think could hold more grit and cause more scratches than the broom. I also have a pressure washer but it seems to powerful to use on the car or would this be the best to use.

Apr 2nd, 2010, 18:51	#5
GW55JAN Junior Member Last Online: May 18th, 2021 21:53 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: staffs	addictive and expensive, I agree __________________ Time waits for no man

Apr 2nd, 2010, 19:41	#6
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Personally, I find using many cans of compressed air for non-contact cleaning the best :-) __________________ MY10 XC60 2.4D SE Lux Geartronic Savile Grey c/w soft beige leather interior Bluetooth, Dark tinted windows, Family Pack + Park Assist

Apr 2nd, 2010, 16:32	#2
HairyMonster Junior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Toon	I always use a Meguiars Lambswool Wash mit (around £10 from fleabay) for Bonnet, sides, windows etc For the roof I use a Meguiars Ultra Plush Wash Mop (a telescopic pole which extends to 152cm ideal for caravans etc £17.99) always try to remove the fine grit with clean water before I start.

Apr 2nd, 2010, 17:02	#3
LRS Sugga Wannabe Last Online: Yesterday 10:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reading	Let me introduce you to the fine world of Detailing. http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php Pose your question here and wait for the replies. You will never look at washing your car quite in the same way again! WARNING: Detailing can be addictive...!

Apr 3rd, 2010, 11:03	#8
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:15 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Folding caravan steps will allow you to reach the roof with your sponge. Store reasonably flat afterwards too.

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