Anyone interested in 'Green' detailing?

Bigpikle · 09-09-2008, 03:11 PM

Anyone else interested in products, techniques & processes that would make detailing a little more environmentally friendly?

There's a few areas that have me wondering recently:

1. buckets of shampoo solution to dispose of
2. general water use
3. cleaning chemicals
4. disposable vs re-usable stuff
4. foaming

I know its not everyone's bag but I'd like to find out more about the impact of products and possible ways to minimise environmental impact.

If you're not interested and going to simply flame me or the thread, PLEASE DONT BOTHER TO RESPOND

Shine On · 09-09-2008, 03:18 PM

I guess first port of call would be to the product manufacturers, or possibly retailers, to see what chemicals of concern are in the products (MSDS sheets I think they are called), and what impact they have on the environment.

joe_0_1 · 09-09-2008, 03:19 PM

General water use concerns me, as the mother insists that I pay some board.

But it's hard to avoid, you need a hose for foaming, rinsing, and washing. Even claying!

When you say 'stuff' , what do you mean?

mouthyman · 09-09-2008, 03:19 PM

i have often thought about this when foaming my car or getting rid of the used water in the buckets and rising off wheel cleaner etc.

david g · 09-09-2008, 03:19 PM

Cg One

Shine On · 09-09-2008, 03:20 PM

Blimey Dave, don't stress yourself with too much of an in depth explaination

Neil_S · 09-09-2008, 03:21 PM

I think the water collection you do is very interesting Damon, but in all honesty that is probably from me being a tightwad perspective than wanting to save the environment

Makes sense though when it rains all the time. When I buy a house I shall have tanks and try and use rain water more.

Timmo · 09-09-2008, 03:23 PM

all left over water in my buckets goes over the garden plants! (havent had any ill effects the 5 years weve been at this house!)
ideally what you need is a detailing/washing platform that drains into a soakaway!

david g · 09-09-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shine On

Blimey Dave, don't stress yourself with too much of an in depth explaination

Ok i wont LOL
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Waterles..._p/wac_100.htm

Serious · 09-09-2008, 03:28 PM

I think AS stuff is bio-degradable.

09-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
Bigpikle Detailing Products Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Riding my bike somewhere... Posts: 14,900 Thanks: 878 Thanked 1,964 Times in 1,420 Posts	Anyone interested in 'Green' detailing? Anyone else interested in products, techniques & processes that would make detailing a little more environmentally friendly? There's a few areas that have me wondering recently: 1. buckets of shampoo solution to dispose of 2. general water use 3. cleaning chemicals 4. disposable vs re-usable stuff 4. foaming I know its not everyone's bag but I'd like to find out more about the impact of products and possible ways to minimise environmental impact. If you're not interested and going to simply flame me or the thread, PLEASE DONT BOTHER TO RESPOND

09-09-2008, 03:18 PM	#2
Shine On DW Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Reading Posts: 5,282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 566 Times in 224 Posts	I guess first port of call would be to the product manufacturers, or possibly retailers, to see what chemicals of concern are in the products (MSDS sheets I think they are called), and what impact they have on the environment. __________________ Swissvax Authorised Detailer, all over the South of England.

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Neil_S Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chescestershire Posts: 15,290 Thanks: 97 Thanked 742 Times in 396 Posts	I think the water collection you do is very interesting Damon, but in all honesty that is probably from me being a tightwad perspective than wanting to save the environment Makes sense though when it rains all the time. When I buy a house I shall have tanks and try and use rain water more. __________________ Want to understand Zaino? PLEASE VOTE ON THIS: here

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joe_0_1 OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Swadlincote - Derbyshire Posts: 2,435 Thanks: 322 Thanked 196 Times in 190 Posts	General water use concerns me, as the mother insists that I pay some board. But it's hard to avoid, you need a hose for foaming, rinsing, and washing. Even claying! When you say 'stuff' , what do you mean?

09-09-2008, 03:23 PM	#8
Timmo OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 5,313 Thanks: 38 Thanked 128 Times in 96 Posts	all left over water in my buckets goes over the garden plants! (havent had any ill effects the 5 years weve been at this house!) ideally what you need is a detailing/washing platform that drains into a soakaway!

09-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#10
Serious OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bridlington. East Yorks Posts: 1,544 Thanks: 140 Thanked 194 Times in 147 Posts	I think AS stuff is bio-degradable.

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