P_G Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I had kept these but they've been lost in moving house. What are the washing instructions for a water magnet as mine is a little grubby at present and it starting to leave dirty streaks on the paintwork. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I just chuck it in the wash as normal... no fabric conditioner though. I do 30 degree washes, if heavily soiled then maybe needs higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Could try a MF rejuvenater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 When I first had my Meg's WM I made the mistake of wiping my wheels (after I had cleaned the car bodywork) and it ended up with heavy black streaking. A 60 degree heavily soiled washing machine prog sorted it. Usually I bung both WM and Meg's Lambswool Mitt in at 30 degrees after every use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Cheers chaps, being bunged in the wash tonight after giving the car the once over. Tree sap, don't you just hate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Robin, Now that you have the 18"s you have and easier job keeping them clean? I give them a good cleaning using an older wash mit and then a quick dry off with a M/F and they come up like new - like you say, no major dirt on the mit and M/F that a 30 degree wash won't sort Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Could try a MF rejuvenater [/ QUOTE ] I've wondered about this stuff, but the price puts me off. Does it actually offer anything more than normal washing powder? I've used specialist cleaning solutions for various clothing, but then a Gore-Tex jacket costs a little more than a MF towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I find these do help as your not supposed to use ordinary wash powder because of the static charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Robin, Now that you have the 18"s you have and easier job keeping them clean? I give them a good cleaning using an older wash mit and then a quick dry off with a M/F and they come up like new - like you say, no major dirt on the mit and M/F that a 30 degree wash won't sort Paddy [/ QUOTE ] Cheers, Paddy - Following cleaning expert John Carter's advice I have now invested in a Meg's long handled (detachable) alloys brush. Like every Meg's product I have tried so far, it's magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Robin, Its funny you bring up the long handled Megs wheel brush... its a sore subject with me at present. Was our driving some backroads last Friday in baking sunshine and seems road tar had melted bad and actually splashed all along underneath side skirt on our Volvo - anyway, I use the Megs long handled brush to clean the under skirts too but when I hit the tar and gunk it wrecked the brush, so I tried all things to clea but no luck so eventually boiled the kettle and threw it in on top of the brush - 1 hour later, I had half a brush - 100 degress of boiled water shrunk the nylon bristles to nearly nothing. So.. its off out to get another one, cause as you say they are very good Long story over Regards Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 What you say, Paddy ? - You're sore from the long handled brush ?!! I only use mine for its intended purpose! - That is for my alloys. But I would suggest you have a chat with Meguiar's about what's happened....You probably won't get a replacement but you may find them helpful with info. They will certainly value your feedback on their products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I saved the long handle so no problems there Thought about heading back up to Halfrauds with it to chance my arm but would be wasting my time. I actually just use an old mitt and the Meg's ultra safe wheel brush on the 18"s - if you treat and clean them enough then there is no massive build up of crap on them. Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Going slightly off topic here - I have both the long handled wheel brush and the short handled tyre brush. I'm very impressed with the tyre brush. It's got black, hard bristles on the inside to scrub the grime from the tyres; but softer, yellow brushes on the outer edge to avoid scratching the wheel. The wheel brush is ok, but I find it doesn't hold the soap suds for long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 i find it doesnt hold the suds for long too....but with the amount of brake dust they take off....i dont think anything would.....plus ....i always end up with black spots all over me.....i end up looking worse than the wheels did....but.....you gotto take the rough with the smooth eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I use the wheel brush for the wheel face and the 'Ultra Safe Spoke Brush' for the...er...spokes...and that brush definitely works by transferring the dirt from wheel to person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHIZZER Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Water magnet... you can wash by hand with detergent and a little bit of white vinegar (helps get rid of oils) and then bung it in the washing machine (NO fabric softener ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Hey Robin, On your hunch I went back to Halfords with my Meg's wheel brush and explained that I had left it soaking for a few days to clean it and that it shrank... hey presto, they gave me a credit for it so I picked up another triple pack of the Meg's supreme shine M/F's as the brush was out of stock Happy Paddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Good news, Paddy . Halfords gain brownie points for that! If you don't ask, you don't get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindaloo Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 All microfibre products should be washed independently of other fabrics as they do a great job of attracting fibres from other fabrics which clog them up. It's safe to use 60deg wash, advisedly with an extra rinse cycle. Use a liquid detergent (no powder), deffo no fabric conditioner. Line dry if possible or low heat/cool in tumble dryer. MF rejuvenator doesn't seem to perform any better than a liquid detergent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I posted not so long back about my brand new Chamois going green spotted with Mildew. Have washed it twice and no joy. Bought a Water Magent from Halfords since but not yet used it. Was going to take the hit on it but thought I would try and get a refund now based on the info above. Just rang Halfords to see what they say and they want to take a look at it as a Warranty issue! Going to take a spin over there tonight. Fingers crossed they should refund or swap it for something else in the range maybe? Based on the fact that I bought a Water Magnet in the meantime. Will post with my results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Oh, I've been machine-washing my Meg's Babe Magnet and Lambswool 'Spread 'Em!' Mitt together for several months but without any noticeable problems. Non-bio liquid and only my underpants for company . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Well Halfrauds have redeemed themselves again today it seems! Replaced my Chamois no problem. Would not allow another product though instead based on the fact that I bought a Magnet from them in the mean time but, nevermind, at least I can try out both now. They told me to leave the Chamois damp in a plastic bag to avoid that happening again! Strange thing is...that is how it happened in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy_Driver Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Seems Halfords are coming up trumps for everyone I was ready to produce the book of receipts if they questioned my return.. but no need. All Happy Will spend some more money there in a week or two and keep up the trend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsmith Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 They asked if I had my receipt on the phone but just swapped the item and kept the packaging when I got there without asking about the receipt. They did want to replace it with a Halfords one first mind you! Dont even go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1068 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They told me to leave the Chamois damp in a plastic bag to avoid that happening again! Strange thing is...that is how it happened in the first place! [/ QUOTE ] Exactly! Leave it to dry out flat after use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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