Flash Car Wash Unit - Good or Bad?

yorky · 13th November 2006, 08:47

Hi guys

Has anybody had any experience with the Flash 'Autodry' Car Wash Unit?

http://www.freshliving.com/flashcarwash/home.htm

Am thinking of getting one and there's a fiver off them at the local supermarket. I already have a long hose

so only need the unit & thought it pretty cheap at £15.00 but is it any good?

so am I being lazy

or is it a good idea?

Any further info welcome

Steve (YORKY)

Mike · 13th November 2006, 10:01

All reports say these are good stuff. the only issue I've heard is that the major retailers are running down stocks so that future availability may be a problem. for cleaning your new car they are the DB's so grab them while you can

hth

Mike

Ken · 13th November 2006, 10:06

A relative bought one when they first came out and he swears by it. I have never used it as I prefer the get down and dirty way :lol: I may try it in a few more years if the joints start to play up

Ken

ColinB · 13th November 2006, 17:32

I've got one and it really does work. Best thing about it is you don't have to chammy the car because it dries streak free. Worst thing is we have a hosepipe ban!

Nomis · 13th November 2006, 17:46

All well and good but to do the job properly surely you will have to get the chamois on the inside of the doors and boot?

Simon.

chris75 · 13th November 2006, 19:21

I'm using one too and it really is good . The autodry bit leaves a lovely finish , but it would indeed be a bit messy on the inside doors and boot !

davehockley · 13th November 2006, 21:17

I've been using one of these for about a year and I swear by it. It gives an excellent finish in the shortest possible time with no leathering. Recommended!

Mike · 13th November 2006, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by davehockley

I've been using one of these for about a year and I swear by it. It gives an excellent finish in the shortest possible time with no leathering. Recommended!

Hi Dave,

Changed your car? That Firefrost colour looks stunning!

Mike

Simon · 13th November 2006, 21:35

Call me old fashioned but I think the good ol' sponge, chamois and old tea towel approach is best.

Its really relaxing spending the majority of the day cleaning and polishing/waxing the car. Then carefully cleaning and hoovering the interior. Then wiping over all inside boot/door/bonnet pannel work.... Then wiping over engine components.... Then polishing alloys.... Then applying tyre dressing.... Then ensuring windows are smear-free.... Then....

Errr...

I think I'm obsessed.

T-Cut · 13th November 2006, 21:50

I've always used a MiracleGro plant food dispenser to spray shampoo solution, but the deioniser is an interesting idea. I'll check out the Refill price next time I'm in Tesco. The polymer additive in the shampoo is fairly old technology (wash'n'wax type of system) but using deionised water has to be why it gets a nice finish without leathering. Deionising systems are usually quite expensive so it's surprising you can get ten washes with a hosepipe from the refill pack, which must have a realistic price to sell in millions. Maybe it would double-up as a deionised water source for radiators and maybe even batteries at a pinch.

13th November 2006, 08:47	#1
yorky Newbie Chrysler 300c CRD Lux Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flash Car Wash Unit - Good or Bad? Hi guys Has anybody had any experience with the Flash 'Autodry' Car Wash Unit? http://www.freshliving.com/flashcarwash/home.htm Am thinking of getting one and there's a fiver off them at the local supermarket. I already have a long hose so only need the unit & thought it pretty cheap at £15.00 but is it any good? so am I being lazy or is it a good idea? Any further info welcome Steve (YORKY)

13th November 2006, 10:01	#2
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	All reports say these are good stuff. the only issue I've heard is that the major retailers are running down stocks so that future availability may be a problem. for cleaning your new car they are the DB's so grab them while you can hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

13th November 2006, 10:06	#3
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	A relative bought one when they first came out and he swears by it. I have never used it as I prefer the get down and dirty way :lol: I may try it in a few more years if the joints start to play up Ken

13th November 2006, 17:32	#4
ColinB Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got one and it really does work. Best thing about it is you don't have to chammy the car because it dries streak free. Worst thing is we have a hosepipe ban!

13th November 2006, 17:46	#5
Nomis Loves to post micra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 473 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All well and good but to do the job properly surely you will have to get the chamois on the inside of the doors and boot? Simon.

13th November 2006, 19:21	#6
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	I'm using one too and it really is good . The autodry bit leaves a lovely finish , but it would indeed be a bit messy on the inside doors and boot !

13th November 2006, 21:17	#7
davehockley Avid contributor MG ZT 180SE Sport Auto 2.5V6 Facelift (Commission No - 23916) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clacton on Sea, Essex Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been using one of these for about a year and I swear by it. It gives an excellent finish in the shortest possible time with no leathering. Recommended!

13th November 2006, 21:35	#9
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Call me old fashioned but I think the good ol' sponge, chamois and old tea towel approach is best. Its really relaxing spending the majority of the day cleaning and polishing/waxing the car. Then carefully cleaning and hoovering the interior. Then wiping over all inside boot/door/bonnet pannel work.... Then wiping over engine components.... Then polishing alloys.... Then applying tyre dressing.... Then ensuring windows are smear-free.... Then.... Errr... I think I'm obsessed.

13th November 2006, 21:50	#10
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I've always used a MiracleGro plant food dispenser to spray shampoo solution, but the deioniser is an interesting idea. I'll check out the Refill price next time I'm in Tesco. The polymer additive in the shampoo is fairly old technology (wash'n'wax type of system) but using deionised water has to be why it gets a nice finish without leathering. Deionising systems are usually quite expensive so it's surprising you can get ten washes with a hosepipe from the refill pack, which must have a realistic price to sell in millions. Maybe it would double-up as a deionised water source for radiators and maybe even batteries at a pinch.