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21st January 2007, 02:52 | #1 |
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Flash Car Wash System
Tried one of those Flash Home Car Wash thingies today. What a pile of junk!
a) The hose connector leaks and water gushes down your arm b) The shampoo chamber lid flies off at the drop of a hat c) The unit doesn't stand upright when placed on the ground d) Hence it falls over, lid comes off, shampoo spills out onto ground e) It doesn't work anyway - water droplets all over the car Methinks they can have it back. |
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21st January 2007, 08:34 | #3 |
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I've been using one since they first appeared, not had a problem with it although I only use it for the 'auto-dry' function nowadays; the soap is a bit too harsh and removes all the polish.
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21st January 2007, 08:57 | #4 |
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I have been using the shampoo on its own without the system (her indoors bought a shampoo refill thinking it was ordinary car shampoo !!) I think it is really good it doesn't need any wiping off and doesn't leave any water marks. Our water is "soft" and maybe this makes a difference ??It tends to lift off all the dirt and grime but does leave the wash sponge covered in dirt and my hands !! I suppose some products suit different people and that is what these forums are all about members passing on their experiences
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21st January 2007, 09:11 | #5 |
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Still think the only way to wash a car is the hard way a bucket or two a decent shampoo and a wash mit a hose to rince off
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21st January 2007, 09:33 | #6 |
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Ken - perhaps your relative's one doesn't have the built-in automatic arm-drencher.
Shampoo is extremely concentrated - it sticks to everything when it spills out of the chamber. (Water is soft here too). |
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21st January 2007, 16:41 | #9 |
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Have to vote in favour ; been using one for a while and no problems at all . The auto -dry function is excellent !
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I have never seen one of these Flash Car Wash Systems, don't know how I missed all that. Are they from Supermarkets or Car Shops?
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