Hitchin Valeting

Hitchin Valeting

Mobile automotive valeter located in the southeast - UK, Uploads on valeting and other general content.

Short uploads generally every day with longer video's every so often.

I have placed uploads in playlists for valeting related and other general content to make things easier to find.

My aim when i started to upload content was to hopefully show my workmanshi and give advice

Generally working on run of the mill vehicles offering mini valets. full valets, interior valets, exterior valets, carpet & seat shampooing and on the odd occasion i get to use my Aromatek odour removal machine!

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  • @cruiseedwards4657
    @cruiseedwards465716 сағат бұрын

    My caliper piston is stuck on my tt 2007. Trying to find a used oem one but can't seem to find them. Not confident on using a China brand caliper lol. Any decent brands?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting15 сағат бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. I wonder if you could get a rebuild kit. I'm not sure what makes their are for reconditioned units, maybe Lucas off the top of my head. Just incase your doing rear pads etc piston probably wind-back and push.

  • @darren8042
    @darren80423 күн бұрын

    Review of a Polish applicator without showing it in use!!

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting3 күн бұрын

    My bad, will do a review using one.

  • @DAZZYBOY
    @DAZZYBOY8 күн бұрын

    Good job 👍

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting8 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @muckydog5806
    @muckydog580610 күн бұрын

    Can't beat Vikan brushes, quality at a reasonable price, i have purchased several over the years and all are still performing spot on, they do some excellent flexible handles that take various size brush and stiffness brush heads to enable you to clean into most nooks n crannies, pipes etc, great for cleaning under solar panels on a caravan roof!.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting10 күн бұрын

    Absolutely agree, they are amazing quality, work really well and last for ages.

  • @davviboost7296
    @davviboost729611 күн бұрын

    Nice way to scratch your paint. You should alway use it on a clean car bro.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting11 күн бұрын

    It's not that bad on a lightly dusty vehicle but yes if dirty would need washing first.

  • @DeeDee-tx8ll
    @DeeDee-tx8ll18 күн бұрын

    Good wash mitt one of my favorites and i used many..just use it with a good lubricated shampoo.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting18 күн бұрын

    Totally agree, makes a lot of difference.

  • @kirlewchrisful
    @kirlewchrisful20 күн бұрын

    Really good information, thanks for sharing pal.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting19 күн бұрын

    No worries, glad it helped, have a great day.

  • @technicmaster0949
    @technicmaster094920 күн бұрын

    is that a Q7 as I love them

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting20 күн бұрын

    Yes I believe so, very nice vehicle.

  • @kai-peterdroste9701
    @kai-peterdroste970120 күн бұрын

    Dark burgandey?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting20 күн бұрын

    I believe it is, lovely motor.

  • @AutoglymUK
    @AutoglymUK22 күн бұрын

    Heya 👋, If you could drop us an email we'll happily look into this for you.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting22 күн бұрын

    Hi, no worries, really appreciate it and thank you.

  • @alexsnelling9611
    @alexsnelling961129 күн бұрын

    I bought one of these but no longer have the manual, could you tell me what oil and how much it uses please? Thanks a lot

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting29 күн бұрын

    Hi, are you going about the oil in the engine or pump? If engine I uses semi synthetic 5 / 30 I think, should have a dipstick where you pour the oil in with a max level, it's not alot to fill it, regarding pump oil I can't remember.

  • @tonyworrall7379
    @tonyworrall7379Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info! It worked a treat!

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    No worries 👍

  • @Thekatbo
    @ThekatboАй бұрын

    damn that looks nice

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MobileValeterStirling
    @MobileValeterStirlingАй бұрын

    Yeah but what about when it’s damp weather outside ? The windows react differently to cloth and paper or leather chamois

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Very true, I just end up using more microfibers and / or blue paper towels, but you have to be realistic in damp weather conditions to what is possible and what's not.

  • @MobileValeterStirling
    @MobileValeterStirlingАй бұрын

    @@HitchinValeting get true in nice weather. CLean cloths do great the paper towels best for damp cold days

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Appreciate the advice 👍

  • @andicampbell8621
    @andicampbell8621Ай бұрын

    How many cars would that bottle do approx? Let`s say 3 series BMWs for instance.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Hi, as its more oil based you don't need a lot on the pad, I've done 2 vehicles and have probably 90% left.

  • @andicampbell8621
    @andicampbell8621Ай бұрын

    @@HitchinValeting Thanks very much for the reply buddy. Appreciated.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    No worries 👍

  • @harryjohnson615
    @harryjohnson615Ай бұрын

    Awesome sound track

  • @javiera.r.11
    @javiera.r.11Ай бұрын

    Ooooh, Dios mío!!! Como lo has hecho? Milagro, un milagro!!!

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Lots of hoovering and shampooing!

  • @PJvaleting
    @PJvaletingАй бұрын

    Looking at one myself just confused about start up wattage on a 1700 watt pressure washer it’s auto stop start looks like it would be okay thanks for the upload 👍

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    No worries, I think the kranzle k7 is 1.6w, although kranzle recommends a more powerful generator. As you say its the start that draws the most power, not had any issues with 2.8kva gen on 1.6w pressure washers and other equipment like shampooers.

  • @travelwithsiddhu8322
    @travelwithsiddhu8322Ай бұрын

    I face this issues suddenly why it's happening

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Either vehicle unused for a while and or water getting inside from somewhere is generally the cause.

  • @kierancurtis8545
    @kierancurtis8545Ай бұрын

    Looking great! 😍

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValetingАй бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @mka70
    @mka702 ай бұрын

    Have you ever used this in a handheld vacuum cleaner for upholstry? I was going to use this with a vax spotwash and was just wondering if you would need to dilute it for that, or best used neat?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    Hi, yes, I used many times on really stained fabric but always diluted it. I never used it neat before it tends to leave a crusty residue in an upholstery machine and can block the nozzle.

  • @mka70
    @mka702 ай бұрын

    @@HitchinValeting Great, thanks for the reply!

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    No worries 👍

  • @mka70
    @mka702 ай бұрын

    Hi, does this dry to the touch? Just wondering when you say it's too slippy for interiors, I wasn't sure if this stays slightly 'tacky'? 👍

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    Hi, it does for a while but after a few days it tends to dry more to the touch.

  • @mka70
    @mka702 ай бұрын

    Really good stuff this, smells great! After I've used this I wait a day or so and then use Autoglym Autofresh as an air freshener. They smell quite similar and it just prolongs the nice smell!

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    Totally agree, the interior shampoo is great and love autofresh.

  • @mka70
    @mka702 ай бұрын

    Hi, do you think this would work with Auto Glym polar blast snow foam?? Just wondering if the product would be too think to come out at a decent rate?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    I did try using polar form with the wide nozzle, but not nowhere near the same as using a snowfoam cannon. Plus mine might be faulty as after a few days of using it leaks under pressure.

  • @ChinaRising
    @ChinaRising2 ай бұрын

    Neither the polish nor the glass cleaner have hydrophobic properties. They aren’t glass coatings, they are just cleaners. I’m not sure why you sprayed with water to compare them.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    When using autoglym super resin polish panels do beed well and on wings etc the water runs of nicely but know where your coming from.

  • @Manu-Official
    @Manu-Official2 ай бұрын

    Well that did not show much.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    My bad.

  • @SentinelSays
    @SentinelSays2 ай бұрын

    It’s one of those ole faithful products I reach for in a lot of situations. Older cars with swirly paint that they don’t want corrected, newer vehicles that need a little protection, a useful base for regular top ups with express wax, cleaning up tired commercial vehicles (One of my clients has 21 sprinters that have a very hard life but are rust free so get a tickle of this after every other wash). It’s a hard one to beat for the price it’s sold at.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    Totally agree, I think the product is under rated by many.

  • @klompjes002
    @klompjes0023 ай бұрын

    now i now why mine is broken a heave see no metal on the top and all the microfibre is from the steel.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting2 ай бұрын

    Maybe they changed the design, mine didn't last long.

  • @almightymeg
    @almightymeg3 ай бұрын

    Have you ever used it on bumpers?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting3 ай бұрын

    Hi, no, the autoglym plastic conditioner works well.

  • @lukebailey700
    @lukebailey7003 ай бұрын

    A few years late but I have the same pressure washer as this still going strong after 6 years of use. The only maintenance I have ever done is change the oil every 6 months.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting3 ай бұрын

    Fair play to you, its great its lasted thar long and still going strong 💪

  • @Cellgm2000
    @Cellgm20003 ай бұрын

    did you need to program the injector by any chance ? or just plug & play ?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting3 ай бұрын

    Hi, I think you can code the new injectors numbers but I didn't have the tool to do so but works fine after changing them, probably be better if I could though.

  • @vilagivideos3020
    @vilagivideos30203 ай бұрын

    Could you please advise how much better would be this PW compared to Karcher K7, for occasional patio washing? Thank you

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting3 ай бұрын

    Hi, I've not personally tried the karcher pressure washer you mention but the kranzle is adjustable pressure but doesn't come with any extra cleaning adapters other than the standard long lance.

  • @suzuki-gsxr6008
    @suzuki-gsxr60083 ай бұрын

    Bit of hot soapy water and few drops zflora disinfectant put in spray bottle will probably do better and save money. Also will smell amazing and have bonus of being antibacterial/antivirus I do also have this product but i feel its better on light stains and smsll little areas eg headliners

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion appreciate it, the proffessional range can be diluted to a slightly stronger mix but I know what you mean.

  • @suzuki-gsxr6008
    @suzuki-gsxr60083 ай бұрын

    @@HitchinValeting I'm not a professional bud but just giving some of my own opinion Thank you

  • @damian4165
    @damian41654 ай бұрын

    Nice but you have plastic seats you can use any product for dashboard

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting4 ай бұрын

    It works well on plastic seats as well to bring them up.

  • @mattavalon
    @mattavalon5 ай бұрын

    Great video! What product do you use for dressing the plastics? Cheers

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, autoglym silicone free sheen.

  • @wjarnock44
    @wjarnock446 ай бұрын

    You have to leave ignition off for 60 seconds before starting.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting6 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @zaa2k8
    @zaa2k87 ай бұрын

    Thanks pal it works

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting6 ай бұрын

    No problem.

  • @ensarullah_5580
    @ensarullah_55807 ай бұрын

    How is the instrument calibrated? Do you have a video link?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting7 ай бұрын

    Hi, you have thickness samples that can check if calibrated correctly.

  • @garethdavies7564
    @garethdavies75647 ай бұрын

    i just brough flex pxe 80 but im looking at getting 5" machine any advice?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting7 ай бұрын

    It really depends on your budget and experience using machine polishers, I would 100% say dual action as they are more forgiving than rotary types, other than good quality pads and products ease into it.

  • @garethdavies7564
    @garethdavies75647 ай бұрын

    @@HitchinValeting what about good componds and polishes

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting7 ай бұрын

    I only use scholl concepts s20 black as it doesn't dust up and is a all round cut and polish.

  • @Lintahlo
    @Lintahlo8 ай бұрын

    They recommend removing any residue with a damp cloth and bucket of water, and wring out as necessary.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting8 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @Lintahlo
    @Lintahlo8 ай бұрын

    Great demonstration 😮 clear results. They also recommend using a damp cloth with bucket of water and wring out as necessary (after scrubbing). Then finish with a dry cloth. ✨

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information, yes did wonder about drying off with a clean dry microfiber afterwards 👍

  • @Arma-n
    @Arma-n8 ай бұрын

    Forza motorsport 4 theme goes hard af

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting8 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @paulallen8777
    @paulallen87778 ай бұрын

    Fantastic thanks, worked for me on second attempt!

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting8 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped 👍

  • @nigelcharles5824
    @nigelcharles58249 ай бұрын

    Thank you is there adapter needed to fit in the drill

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting9 ай бұрын

    No worries, no adapter needed as it fits directly into a drill chuck.

  • @nigelcharles5824
    @nigelcharles58249 ай бұрын

    i will need to buy a drill for this which do i need thanks.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting9 ай бұрын

    Hi, any battery powered drill is fine, the better the battery power, the longer they last between charge, I use a budget one and its fine.

  • @cressidave
    @cressidave9 ай бұрын

    Thank you. For anyone wanting to see the comparison between the two, this is perfect. Yes, they are different products. But, this is a good example to see how they behave, as discrete products, before shelling out cash.

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, appreciate it.

  • @kayaa1207
    @kayaa120710 ай бұрын

    does this work on your detailing equipment? i want to use for 1200W vac and 1400 k2 pressure washer will it be ok u think

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting10 ай бұрын

    I run a k7 I think it's around 1600w and also a 1300 watt vac, not at the same time but fine on both.

  • @sharongulliver6692
    @sharongulliver669210 ай бұрын

    Hello I have a proble getting the large tool off to put small tool on,please advise regards sharon

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting10 ай бұрын

    If I remember as its been a while since I removed the larger fishtail to the smaller one, they are pretty tight once on and I think there is a location lug so carefully left to right movement while pulling away from the hose should do it but be careful as the plastic part can be brittle.

  • @ashley1212112
    @ashley121211210 ай бұрын

    Nice video!! Would this stuff work on grey seat bolsters to change to black?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I wouldn't try as it might rub off onto clothing.

  • @donaldduck5553
    @donaldduck555311 ай бұрын

    What do u use to polish the inside?

  • @HitchinValeting
    @HitchinValeting11 ай бұрын

    Didn't polish inside but did use a silicone free sheen on rubber mat.