come on then , the big one..........
i do it and i always have, never noticed any damage, but then again i do polish and wax the car 4 times a year.
is that whats saved my paint work or is it aload of old tosh
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It's not recommended, but I do use a little bit in the pressure washer bottle - it's a lot cheaper than the proper stuff. But maybe Ecover products are more gentle anyway.
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I've always understood that it clogs the washer jets.
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Yes it does clog the washer jets if used in the screen wash.
But to use to wash your car, this has a salt content which gives your glassware a sparkling glare. Your polish may protect your surface paint work, but what about all the areas you cant access to polish??? Salt is no good causing rust, thats why areas who dont use salts on thier roads, thier cars last far longer than ours.
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They would say that, wouldn't they: Autoglym warn against using it, specifically because of the salt content. These things are designed for specific purposes, just like hammers and screwdrivers are.
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I presume, from your question, that you've possibly been reading this currently running thread?
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=29...2
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What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
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just how much salt is in washing up liquid . i always thought salt was an anti-foaming agent not good for producing suds...cheers...keo
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Nope, not used it in a long time to wash the car. I have previously used Simonize wash and wax (or called something like that) but when the Asda in Swindon first opened I bought a 5 litre container of their own brand car wash for around £4 and still have at least 2 litres of it left. Can't remember when Asda first opened, but their jollop has lasted a long time.
I don't end up with lots of dried up water marks either, unlike when I used to use washing up liquid.
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I think on older cars with real paint (oil based) on them I wouldn't worry. On newer car with rubbish paint (water based) I would not take the risk.
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So older cars never rust??
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I've no idea if it still the case, but when my brother was involved in printed curcuit board manufacture, they checked and the only washing up liquid without salt was Fairy Liquid.
I was told then it is used as a bulking agent as salt is cheap.
To get your glasswear sparkling, if you live in a hard water area, add vinegar to the washing up. (Works for your car windows too).
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I too was under the impression that salt was a bulking agent - perhaps to thicken WU liquid?
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And shampoo, which is a detergent as well.
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And shampoo, which is a detergent as well.
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Quite so, I recall when I was involved in production of hair shampoos and washing up liquid, quite large quantities of salt were used in both.
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Thommo said"I think on older cars with real paint (oil based) on them I wouldn't worry"
I used to wash my father's MG1300 with real paint and washing up liquid and it rusted to bits.
I now use wash and wax and my cras with non real paint don't rust.
SHum mistook?:-)
madf
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I do use washing up liquid..But only when car has gone through road works that have been cutting up kerb stones..Ie dust has smothered car..These car shampoos dont get rid of it..Washing up liquid works a treat.Rinse off with clean water/polish off.Job done.Untill the next time:(
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I think rust was actually specified on the blueprints for the MG 1300...
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I didn't know that there was anyone still living that could remember blue prints. I remember high button boots, but not blue prints!
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L\'escargot by name, but not by nature.
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My next-door neighbour uses asda price washing up liquid when he cleans his Audi A6, its still silver after a few years of owning the it so hasnt done any harm yet!!!
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