Elise in a car wash

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:24 pm

Corranga wrote: I'd recommend taking a sponge and avoiding the brush if the wash gives you that option.

thats what i did when i didn't have a garage of my own with the 111r

Neil72 · Post by **Neil72** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:27 pm

I can't believe how many of you use cheap sponges on your beautiful Lotus flanks. All this does is trap grit and scour the paintwork like a brillo pad.

You really must invest in a lambswool wash mitt.

OK you look like a twat when using it but it makes a big difference to the condition of your paintwork ie little or no swirl marks left on the paint. It's money well spent IMHO.

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:43 pm

Lets be honest there would be no plastic grills or roof left anywhere on your car lol

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:01 am

Don't wash any car in the afternoon/evening at this time of year, the door seals will freeze up and you won't get back in the next morning....

I avoid this by not washing my cars between November and March

woody · Post by **woody** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:10 am

rossybee wrote:Don't wash any car in the afternoon/evening at this time of year, the door seals will freeze up and you won't get back in the next morning....

I avoid this by not washing my cars between November and March

And then March and July....

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:37 am

It rains throughout most of those months, so cleaning isn't an issue.

k12chu · Post by **k12chu** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:50 pm

tried it once. i think its just a waste of money!