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SteveH - 10 Apr 2005 15:36 GMT

After seeing these advertised on TV, I went on a mission to track one
down.

My local supermarkets didn't have one, but the local pikey emporium next
door but one to my shop got a delivery of them this week. So I bought
one.

Woke up quite early this morning, and was out on the drive with my
hosepipe at 9.10am.

Followed instructions - spray car with water, spray with soap, sponge to
remove dirt, spray clean, then switch to 'auto dry' de-ionised filtered
water and rinse.

Have to say, it works very well - I had a shiny clean car in 25 mins.

Definitely worth the £18 I spent.... but I haven't looked into the price
of refils yet.

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VMax - 12 Apr 2005 16:49 GMT

> After seeing these advertised on TV, I went on a mission to track one
> down.
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> Definitely worth the ?18 I spent.... but I haven't looked into the price
> of refils yet.

Hi,

So it seems to really work....:-)
Maybe you can give me some more details so I can
see if it's available in the Netherlands as well.
A link to a website or manufacturer would be appreciated.

Also want a shiny car in 25 mins.

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SteveH - 12 Apr 2005 18:19 GMT

> > After seeing these advertised on TV, I went on a mission to track one
> > down.
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>
> Also want a shiny car in 25 mins.

http://www.uk.pg.com/products/products/flash.html

It's a Proctor & Gamble product, so should be available to you.

Reckon on 30 euros for the starter kit and 15 euros for a 10 wash refil
kit, I think.

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VMax - 13 Apr 2005 19:13 GMT

>> > After seeing these advertised on TV, I went on a mission to track one
>> > down.
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> Reckon on 30 euros for the starter kit and 15 euros for a 10 wash refil
> kit, I think.

Thanks,

If I can't find it here, I'll just have to pick it up when in the UK.
No problem since I'm there at least once a month.
Tesco is always near :-)

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Pete - 13 Apr 2005 20:34 GMT

>If I can't find it here, I'll just have to pick it up when in the UK.
>No problem since I'm there at least once a month.
>Tesco is always near :-)

Bet that Tesco charge you a lot more than Steve paid :-)

Pete

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SteveH - 13 Apr 2005 20:38 GMT

> >If I can't find it here, I'll just have to pick it up when in the UK.
> >No problem since I'm there at least once a month.
> >Tesco is always near :-)
>
> Bet that Tesco charge you a lot more than Steve paid :-)

I've been told they're £19.99 in Tescos, so not too much more.

However, I tried several Tescos and Asda stores without finding one.

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alfistagj - 13 Apr 2005 21:01 GMT

TIP:
After the normal cleaning job (time needed depends on how dirty you let te
car get and on your rims ....) just rins the car with a bucketfull handwarm
water with a few table spoons of the shining fluid you use for your kitchen
dishwasher.
After drying (by the sun or hand), the automatic "nice" shine can be easily
"upgraded" to a very high shine by just a quick polish with i.e. a woolen
cloth.

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>>> > After seeing these advertised on TV, I went on a mission to track one
>>> > down.
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> No problem since I'm there at least once a month.
> Tesco is always near :-)

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Pete - 13 Apr 2005 21:10 GMT

>TIP:
>After the normal cleaning job (time needed depends on how dirty you let te
>car get and on your rims ....) just rins the car with a bucketfull handwarm
>water with a few table spoons of the shining fluid you use for your kitchen
>dishwasher.

My dishwasher uses a rather expensive product from her Avon catalogue, and
think that she would deeply resent my using it to clean the car <LOL>

>After drying (by the sun or hand), the automatic "nice" shine can be easily
>"upgraded" to a very high shine by just a quick polish with i.e. a woolen
>cloth.

The application of "elbow grease" has always been a winning formula :-)

Seriously though, do you recommend "woollen cloth" rather than "cotton"?

Pete

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SteveH - 13 Apr 2005 21:12 GMT

> >TIP:
> >After the normal cleaning job (time needed depends on how dirty you let te
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> My dishwasher uses a rather expensive product from her Avon catalogue, and
> think that she would deeply resent my using it to clean the car <LOL>

Heh.

> >After drying (by the sun or hand), the automatic "nice" shine can be easily
> >"upgraded" to a very high shine by just a quick polish with i.e. a woolen
> >cloth.
> The application of "elbow grease" has always been a winning formula :-)

If I have the time, I do get out the polish and wax my cars and bike,
but when you don't have much time on your hands, the Flash kit looks
pretty damned good.

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Pete - 13 Apr 2005 21:25 GMT

>If I have the time, I do get out the polish and wax my cars and bike,
>but when you don't have much time on your hands, the Flash kit looks
>pretty damned good.

You have me convinced hands down, Steve. Then again I don't polish
anything other than my specs ( Mind you, I would like the ability to do so)
but I do like to make the chore as easy as possible for those who do. I
figure that I stand a higher chance of getting the job done more often :-)

Pete

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alfistagj - 13 Apr 2005 22:37 GMT

> Seriously though, do you recommend "woollen cloth" rather than "cotton"?

Yes provided the wool is free from dirt/sand corns etc.
It shines better/easier, but does pick up scratching dirt like sand more esy
as well

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Pete - 14 Apr 2005 20:38 GMT

>> Seriously though, do you recommend "woollen cloth" rather than "cotton"?
>
>Yes provided the wool is free from dirt/sand corns etc.
>It shines better/easier, but does pick up scratching dirt like sand more esy
>as well

This is what I thought about when I read your post.
As you say, the car must be properly clean before using.
I will pass this on to my car cleaner and ask her to try "wool".

Pete

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