Keeping on top of forecourt cars

magpieV6 · Nov 17, 2013

Guys, just wondering if theres any products that will help reduce traffic build up? My new job is at a sales garage, which sits right on a very busy main road which leaves the cars covered in thick road dust after about a day of washing them.

The garage like me to wipe them down each morning with a blade & shammy, but to me doing this is painful as I know the damage its causing. Now I do 3 days a week, and atm I'm washing the cars thuroughly once a week, then wiping down after.

I thought of using Hydro2 but I'm not sure if this helps reduce the build up on the cars, if anything actualy would? Also, its quite expensive (to them) & I don't think the garage would want to use it.

Bearing in mind, I have clayed, polished & sealed one of the sales cars & this is a doddle to keep on top of. Its just the ones I haven't had chance to clean up yet.

Any idea's? I want the cars to look good, but on a budget too if possible? :thumb:

PETER @ ECLIPSE · Nov 17, 2013

thankless task tbh , normally this type of garage will either have a family member or a youngster doing it

magpieV6 · Nov 17, 2013

theres been good feedback from customers since Ive been caring for them!

PETER @ ECLIPSE · Nov 17, 2013

thats good because you do it properly ,few places I go I only prepare the top end cars and cars that are sold I know that sounds dull but the owner gives the customers the assurance that the car will be detailed before they take the keys and in this case it works for him and me .
and in between his son does the daily washing

Drewie · Nov 17, 2013

Speak to the owner and ask them how much they'd be willing to spend.
I looked after a few sales cars for a couple months, only 2 or 3, so not too time consuming tbh.
After a polish and wax, I found the only cleaning they needed from dust buildup was a snow foaming and then QD wipe over. I used, TheBigShiner's rapid detail for those forecourt cars, as it's cheap, and very effective.

D.Taylor R26 · Nov 17, 2013

How about ONR mixed in a spray bottle to suspend the dust then an ONR wash in the usual manner?

Dave

andy monty · Nov 17, 2013

ONR spray on and wipe off?

with a big box of MF's ?

kings.. · Nov 17, 2013

I personally use something called Quad'N'Go its a spray polish that you dilute down about 10.1 and its awesome! it has a greater viscosity than quick detailer and contains polishes/silicones etc it can be used on glass, bodywork, plastics etc cost around £20 for 5ltrs. you would not be dissapointed!

S63 · Nov 17, 2013

Carry on with the blade and bucket the same as all dealerships.

Ernie Bernie · Nov 17, 2013

What about dodo juices 'basics of bling'. In 1 litre form its concentrated and can be watered down to suit.Works well for me but thats not on a commercial basis.

james_death · Nov 17, 2013

Your not going to avoid the film spray dust etc.

Most dealers are not bothered about the long term they want them gone and washed as fast as possible.

If they will let you put the time in then a proper waxing is best way to keep the washes fast.

Blueberry · Nov 17, 2013

CG Synthetic Quick Detailer would be just the job here. Can be diluted to whatever you want without smearing and leaves a nice finish.

ianFRST · Nov 17, 2013

my local VW have a very nice old boy washing the cars down. bucket, sponge, soapy water, blade and chamois. thats all he does, he manages, 6, 7, 8 a day, so from the 40-50 or so on the forecourt, once hes been round, its time to start again :lol:

Keeping on top of forecourt cars

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