Show us your clean Cali :)

[chockswahay]

I've just spent the last few days cleaning and waxing the van, the first 'proper' clean for a loooong while! I set about the roof on Sunday, the front and back on Monday, right hand side Tuesday, left hand side Wednesday and lastly the wheels on Thursday. This was a 'deep clean' and if it's painted, I waxed it! I even waxed all the inside surfaces that can not be seen when the roof is down or the doors are closed (yup, sad and a bit OCD I know!). The reason for splitting it over a few days was to avoid getting bored or tired or simply rushing it to get it over with. I also found that I could enjoy the task more, especially the roof and the wheels.

Now then, where can I get some therapy?

 

[Wesel]

Wow!
What products do you use ?

 

[Jw155]

Nice job,just need some tyre shine to finish her off

 

[westfalia]

Its a big job doing the full van, always better to do it
over a few days though. Or else you're grafting all day long
and then fooked at the end of it

 

[chockswahay]

Wow!
What products do you use ?

I had a bottle of ‘old skool ’ turtle wax in the garage plus a truckload of elbow grease

 

[sidepod]

 

[Algor]

Looking Good!

 

[Algor]

Did a bit of spit and polish myself today

 

[Yosoyjollyvan]

Goood!! Me too a couple of days ago

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[Mr T]

Did a bit of spit and polish myself today
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Looking good

 

[chockswahay]

Haha, I’ve just changed the title of this thread………. so c’mon, let’s see your clean van!

 

[Mr T]

 

[soulstyledevon]

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I bet that took a few hours….

 

[Mr T]

I bet that took a few hours….

It’s never a “quick wash” for sure! Just need to keep on top of it. The roof is the fun bit.

 

[willwander]

I've just spent the last few days cleaning and waxing the van, the first 'proper' clean for a loooong while! I set about the roof on Sunday, the front and back on Monday, right hand side Tuesday, left hand side Wednesday and lastly the wheels on Thursday. This was a 'deep clean' and if it's painted, I waxed it! I even waxed all the inside surfaces that can not be seen when the roof is down or the doors are closed (yup, sad and a bit OCD I know!). The reason for splitting it over a few days was to avoid getting bored or tired or simply rushing it to get it over with. I also found that I could enjoy the task more, especially the roof and the wheels.

Now then, where can I get some therapy?

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Nice job. Cleaning the van is my therapy some days.

 

[soulstyledevon]

Nice job. Cleaning the van is my therapy some days.

Please, if you need anymore Me-time, I’ve got a big Fiat that needs a tickle…

 

[Hawthorn37]

Took an opportunity to give the van a mid-tour quickie wash at Applecross, and just as I was finishing another green/white Ocean pulled up on the next pitch! People passing must think we belong to a club or something Hi there to @Kenisted .

 

[bgg1b]

Must have been the weekend for cleaning the bay leaf / candy white Oceans. Mine got the full inside / outside treatment. Then it rained. But hey-ho, at least those roof ridges were clean, briefly

 

[Zanderbeagles]

Spent a good while today, inside and out, polar blast snow foam, polar shampoo then poler seal and Rapid wax dried,, i find it quite relaxing cleaning, but find myself soending money in my head on the changes i want to make on this

 

[Kenisted]

Took an opportunity to give the van a mid-tour quickie wash at Applecross, and just as I was finishing another green/white Ocean pulled up on the next pitch! People passing must think we belong to a club or something Hi there to @Kenisted .

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Took an opportunity to give the van a mid-tour quickie wash at Applecross, and just as I was finishing another green/white Ocean pulled up on the next pitch! People passing must think we belong to a club or something Hi there to @Kenisted .

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Was great to meet Sue and yourself Bill, great to pick up some tips even though I was embarrassed about how dirty Bert the Cali was

 

[BeagleMum]

Spent a good while today, inside and out, polar blast snow foam, polar shampoo then poler seal and Rapid wax dried,, i find it quite relaxing cleaning, but find myself soending money in my head on the changes i want to make on this

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Fab number plate

 

[Georgeo]

Why do all these posts make me feel guilty. Maybe something on my conscience as to when I last washed the van.

 

[willwander]

Spent a good while today, inside and out, polar blast snow foam, polar shampoo then poler seal and Rapid wax dried,, i find it quite relaxing cleaning, but find myself soending money in my head on the changes i want to make on this

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You've done a lovely job, they look nice in that colour.

 

[Corradobrit]

Since I live in apartment currently I don't have the luxury of being able to wash at home so have to rely on these setups. I think the little raised platform will be very useful for reaching the roof. Bulli Idle is getting her first bath this weekend to spruce her up ahead of my trip to France next week.

 

[chockswahay]

Was great to meet Sue and yourself Bill, great to pick up some tips even though I was embarrassed about how dirty Bert the Cali was

Well your van gets my seal of approval.......... not that I'm biased in any way