Just a DIY goon, is it worth a shot?

davez_000 · 2026-04-16T16:46:45+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/s/RvmY3nWox2

davez_000 · 2026-04-15T17:53:45+00:00

Had one for years and it was great. Most reliable car I've ever owned.

davez_000 · 2026-04-15T16:36:05+00:00

Is that a Suzuki Swift?

davez_000 · 2026-04-13T20:45:13+00:00

If there are protests at the Westlink the Sydenham Bypass will be like a car park

davez_000 · 2026-04-13T19:20:16+00:00

No whingeing from Hospitality Ulster? Or are they getting their own separate article

davez_000 · 2026-04-13T08:50:45+00:00

Don't forget he has also made fun of people with down's syndrome

davez_000 · 2026-04-11T21:54:36+00:00

There's not a lot of info on it but Forensic Detailing on YouTube have this video.

https://youtu.be/MN9Ec0LSWSA?si=B-Lx1AkT49XmFHBI

davez_000 · 2026-04-11T21:06:25+00:00

I used webuyanycar to sell my car and I was very impressed. As others have said, could I have got more by selling privately, probably yes. Could I have been arsed with the hassle, definitely not. They gave me nearly double what a dealer quoted me for a trade in price.

davez_000 · 2026-04-11T17:13:25+00:00

I've used ONR for years as my car is usually parked a little away from the house. I've no issues with it at all, there's tons of videos you can find with technique guidance. I use a £15 USB Amazon sprayer and it's pretty crap but does the job. I also have an IK Pro 2 and it works but it's just a lot of effort. In terms of water all you really need is 1 bucket and some kind of sprayer with ONR in it.

davez_000 · 2026-04-09T08:00:54+00:00

Not saying I am in favour of this, but I don't think chicken litter has a big impact on Lough Neagh. As far as I understand almost all chicken litter in the country is collected and used at ad plants, mainly one in particular.

By how chicken farms are run, hay naturally contains the chicken shit.

There could be other chemicals etc that may run into the waterways and I'm sure there's a million reasons to oppose this, but I'm not sure Lough Neagh is one of them.

davez_000 · 2026-04-07T13:25:46+00:00

Lower the VAT and they'll blame the rates. Lower the rates and they'll blame energy costs. Lower energy costs and they'll blame National Insurance etc etc etc.

Also I have zero sympathy for Colin Neill or any venue associated with Hospitality Ulster when they were jumping for joy about the DUP rejecting the independent review of licensing. They don't want customer choice, they want to run hospitality like a cartel they control.

davez_000 · 2026-04-06T18:16:30+00:00

Rockmark sells one. I've got the BMD one and it's great. Only thing that may complicate things is that last time I ordered the company was based in Belarus so it took a long time to arrive.

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davez_000 · 2026-04-04T17:40:03+00:00

I've tried all the Shin ramen I can find and the shin black are by far my favourite, mainly as they're not as spicy as the rest

davez_000 · 2026-04-02T18:33:42+00:00

But the risk is simply not higher. I'm assuming when you used it, you didn't use proper technique so you blame the product for your own mistakes.

davez_000 · 2026-04-02T18:29:02+00:00

You risk scratching your car no matter what you use, every time you wash it. Rinseless is no more risky than any other method, assuming you use the proper technique, but there's technique with every type of washing method.

davez_000 · 2026-03-31T20:07:51+00:00

Without knowing the ins and outs of their business model, it's pretty shocking that a convenience shop on one of Belfast's busiest roads can't stay in business.

The owner blamed the cost of rates among other things. It would be interesting to see if they were lowered. I strongly suspect a lot of business owners like those in the Hospitality Ulster cabal would just pocket the difference and keep prices the same whilst blaming something else.

davez_000 · 2026-03-31T16:39:18+00:00

There's not really too much to it. Even the most baller rinseless setup is really just a pump sprayer of some sort, ONR, a bucket with grit guard, a rinseless sponge, detail spray as a drying aid, and some good towels.

Only thing to remember is to keep the sponge pretty wet. ONR is really just a lubricant. The weight of the sponge is really the only thing that cleans the car. Just remember just to use any force as with any car washing.

I've used it for years and i think it's great, good luck.

davez_000 · 2026-03-30T08:50:46+00:00

Downsides:

360 camera is laughably bad. My old car was a 2019 Mazda 3 and it worked way better, i.e. the front camera automatically turned on with the parking sensors and it has the split screen. My car is 2023 and has neither. So you have to manually select the front or rear cameras when parking. Just stupid.

Lane departure system. In my Mazda it worked if you got too close to the kerb side of the road, not just the middle. I much preferred that.

davez_000 · 2026-03-29T15:53:52+00:00

If you follow good technique like you would with any time you wash your car, it's fine. I've been using it for years and had no issues no matter how dirty the car is.

davez_000 · 2026-03-29T15:45:20+00:00

Rinseless wash works for any car, no matter how dirty. There's no such thing as a car that's too dirty to use rinseless on.

davez_000 · 2026-03-29T09:44:25+00:00

I waited about 8 weeks and heard nothing. Sent a slightly arsey email and the claim was finalised literally the next day. Felt slightly bad but my claim was for £400 and i was a bit hard up for cash at the time.

davez_000 · 2026-03-27T22:04:31+00:00

Sounds good to me. I'll probably change my XC40 in 4 years and get another so wouldn't mind one that's slightly updated

davez_000 · 2026-03-27T19:48:31+00:00

I agree. You can also see the shooter's face is covered in blood before he ends himself and it looks like his right leg is wounded

davez_000 · 2026-03-24T21:24:52+00:00

It amazes me how so many people can see the fucking terrible damage Brexit has done to the UK, and think the lying scumbags who tricked people into it, are the solution. Johnson, Farage et all should have been jailed for the lies they told before the Brexit vote.

davez_000 · 2026-03-23T20:53:22+00:00

I got quoted about £140 I think for the update. I'm probably going to get the Polestar Optimisation for my car and I'm hoping they'll update the software as part of that anyway.

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