LONDON 964 OWNERS - Meets
05-09-2015, 02:21 PM
#1591
Sorry to go off topic but I have a stupid question if you guys will indulge me.
I am getting used to the concept of not having a garage while I live in the greater London area. I realize the car is going to get dirty since its exposed to the elements but I would like to treat the paint to a little TLC every now and again. I have taken the car to a couple local hand washes but have not been impressed and it is hard for me to turn my car over to someone else.
So, do people who live in areas of 'attached' houses, without garages, and mostly on-street parking ever wash their cars in the street? I do have a hose connection on the front of my house, so it would be easy enough to do. I can't find anything on the council website saying its illegal. There are some nice and consistently clean cars on my street but I have never seen them being washed at home. Illegal, frowned upon, or will people look at me like I'm crazy? What say you
I am getting used to the concept of not having a garage while I live in the greater London area. I realize the car is going to get dirty since its exposed to the elements but I would like to treat the paint to a little TLC every now and again. I have taken the car to a couple local hand washes but have not been impressed and it is hard for me to turn my car over to someone else.
So, do people who live in areas of 'attached' houses, without garages, and mostly on-street parking ever wash their cars in the street? I do have a hose connection on the front of my house, so it would be easy enough to do. I can't find anything on the council website saying its illegal. There are some nice and consistently clean cars on my street but I have never seen them being washed at home. Illegal, frowned upon, or will people look at me like I'm crazy? What say you
05-09-2015, 03:11 PM
#1592
Sorry to go off topic but I have a stupid question if you guys will indulge me.
I am getting used to the concept of not having a garage while I live in the greater London area. I realize the car is going to get dirty since its exposed to the elements but I would like to treat the paint to a little TLC every now and again. I have taken the car to a couple local hand washes but have not been impressed and it is hard for me to turn my car over to someone else.
So, do people who live in areas of 'attached' houses, without garages, and mostly on-street parking ever wash their cars in the street? I do have a hose connection on the front of my house, so it would be easy enough to do. I can't find anything on the council website saying its illegal. There are some nice and consistently clean cars on my street but I have never seen them being washed at home. Illegal, frowned upon, or will people look at me like I'm crazy? What say you
I am getting used to the concept of not having a garage while I live in the greater London area. I realize the car is going to get dirty since its exposed to the elements but I would like to treat the paint to a little TLC every now and again. I have taken the car to a couple local hand washes but have not been impressed and it is hard for me to turn my car over to someone else.
So, do people who live in areas of 'attached' houses, without garages, and mostly on-street parking ever wash their cars in the street? I do have a hose connection on the front of my house, so it would be easy enough to do. I can't find anything on the council website saying its illegal. There are some nice and consistently clean cars on my street but I have never seen them being washed at home. Illegal, frowned upon, or will people look at me like I'm crazy? What say you
I'm in central London - right in the thick of it. I used to wash my car with a hose right on street, no problem. Sadly now I live in a place where I don't have access to a hose. So I take my car to a crappy car wash, they keep my suds, mitts etc and I've shown them how I like it done. Suffice to say I get a hand car wash I approve of for £8. After I'll take it home and do the waxing/ final prep kinda stuff - when bothered.
Important to use a PH neutral shampoo that's nice and slimy - less friction. Use a spray on wax to get rid of water marks. A nice soft mitt for washing and a micro fibre towel for drying and another for applying/ removing spray & soft wax. Oh and if you can, two bucket method. Meguire's products get my vote, easyily found at Halfords.
I felt like a ****** the first time I showed up with my own stuff, but a year later they sussed out I'm a special kind of nutter.
05-09-2015, 06:02 PM
#1593
Three Wheelin'
Sealant (& wax to some extent) make washing that much easier too. I use a petrol station that has self service jet washing car bays (along with my own bucket, mitt & shampoo).
05-10-2015, 07:09 PM
#1594
Wasn't sure if self service washes were available here, haven't seen one yet. Definitely a good idea for when the weather gets colder, will have to be on the lookout.
05-15-2015, 08:44 AM
#1596
Afternoon Gang! Here we go... get ready
As ever please kindly drop your attendance below 
L9O | DRIVE & LUNCH | Sunday 31ST MAY 
11AM THE REFFECTORY - Meeting point
Portsmouth Road, Surry GU8 5HJ
01PMish THE PARROT INN - Lunch
Forest Green, Surrey RH5 5RZ
11AM THE REFFECTORY - Meeting point
Portsmouth Road, Surry GU8 5HJ
01PMish THE PARROT INN - Lunch
Forest Green, Surrey RH5 5RZ
05-30-2015, 08:28 PM
#1600
Just in from the garage (00:30 hrs). Just did a "quick" suspension change and play today
of course nothing went to plan!
Geo is horrific, nearly there, hopefully can sort in the morning and be with you folks for the 11 am rendezvous .
If not ill be at home making good use of all expletives known!
of course nothing went to plan!Geo is horrific, nearly there, hopefully can sort in the morning and be with you folks for the 11 am rendezvous .
If not ill be at home making good use of all expletives known!
06-09-2015, 07:22 AM
#1604
I promised myself I'd go to the next meet being that I've been so lax in coming along. But we're camping that weekend (have to treat the splitty to some summer air). So hopefully the next one...
06-10-2015, 09:20 AM
#1605
Burning Brakes
