c_cars 56 Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, EPV said: TFR? Traffic Film Remover Another thumbs up for the Numatic, mines outlived 2 Karchers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 21, 2018 be careful with tfr as its caustic i had to go to hospital after it got under my skin 20 years ago,i still have a scar where they cut me open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted June 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, chief nut job said: be careful with tfr as its caustic i had to go to hospital after it got under my skin 20 years ago,i still have a scar where they cut me open You can buy non-caustic too. Had a similar thing with my hands flaring up due to not using gloves, I’ve respected it since Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoMargin 11 Posted June 21, 2018 54 minutes ago, AutoJacob said: Here's some good advice, don't bother with brisk on seats, use TFR/Water mix and you will never look back. 21 minutes ago, c_cars said: Traffic Film Remover Another thumbs up for the Numatic, mines outlived 2 Karchers Trade plan TFR from Halfords any good? 2 hours ago, EPV said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted June 21, 2018 Always used Autosmart, failing that most motor factor stuff is ok for the job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHO 15 Posted June 21, 2018 Using any kind of TFR on seats is a big no for me. Rots the stitching on French cars especially. Imagine what it does to a customers sweaty arse. "Hello, I want to bring my car back as my arse has rotted away". Can I put a warranty claim in please? at least they wouldn't be full of shit anymore..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted June 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, twerp said: washing up power, hot water, stiff brush and wetvac +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoJacob 34 Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) TFR from euro car parts.. 25L £14.50 with our sexy discount 1 hour ago, RHO said: Using any kind of TFR on seats is a big no for me. Rots the stitching on French cars especially. Imagine what it does to a customers sweaty arse. "Hello, I want to bring my car back as my arse has rotted away". Can I put a warranty claim in please? at least they wouldn't be full of shit anymore..... it's used at pretty much every main dealer known. If you're rotting fabric, you're using too much. Edited June 21, 2018 by AutoJacob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHO 15 Posted June 21, 2018 As I said. I don't use it. I Just remember years ago probably decades ago someone used it on a 205 GTI and a few weeks later the stitching fell apart on the seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted June 21, 2018 I think i’m ok with me Autosmart Brisk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted June 21, 2018 9 hours ago, EPV said: The Titan one I bought works fine on carpets and I can't see why it wouldn't work on seats. You shouldn't be getting the seats soaking wet anyway cos it plays havoc with the seat belt sensor. Use Autosmart Brisk which doesn't over wet the fabric. Soooo many crap valeters soak the seats, set off the seat occupancy sensors and ping the airbag light on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted June 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, Dealer said: Soooo many crap valeters soak the seats, set off the seat occupancy sensors and ping the airbag light on. I learned that the hard way. I took a Qashqai into my local gaff, they do a good job for fifty quid when I haven’t got time. Anyway the seat occupancy light was flashing away like a strobe when I picked it up and I didn’t clock why. My mechanic just disconnected the system for me and that was that. I passing the valet gaff a fortnight later and saw one of them washing down a seat with a sponge and soapy water like he was washing a window. That was an “aha!” Moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted June 22, 2018 9 hours ago, EPV said: I learned that the hard way. I took a Qashqai into my local gaff, they do a good job for fifty quid when I haven’t got time. Anyway the seat occupancy light was flashing away like a strobe when I picked it up and I didn’t clock why. My mechanic just disconnected the system for me and that was that. I passing the valet gaff a fortnight later and saw one of them washing down a seat with a sponge and soapy water like he was washing a window. That was an “aha!” Moment. I've seen them pouring kettles of hot water over them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted June 22, 2018 When I was about 18, I worked as a valeter for about 6-12 months at a main dealer and also an independent. Back then we used to completely steam clean (I do mean pressure wash, not a steam generator) everything - seats, door cards, dash the lot (avoiding, stereos and clocks obviously). Far fewer elcectricals back then I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
