MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 04:56:08 pm
Just wondering why they feel the need to package car cleaning products in 4 billion pieces of foam? They are not fragile items.... seems very wasteful.

Anyone else noticed this?
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: ArildStavrum on December 28, 2012, 04:59:00 pm
Absolutely agree.
Maybe they had a problem with items being damaged in the past and have gone for ultra safe and ultra environmentally unfriendly option as a result!
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 05:00:23 pm
The only fragile bits that I can see are the sprayers.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 28, 2012, 05:27:08 pm
^^^^
Sounds like you need to make a youtube video on how to unpack your new product, Rich.

It amazes me that there are videos online which show people how to open packaging!
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: andrewparker on December 28, 2012, 05:27:48 pm
I know what you mean, but ultimately I've always been more than happy with their service. I'm environmentally conscious but I'd prefer items were over-packaged than have stuff arrive damaged.

I've always kept the foam pieces - I'm sure they'll come in useful one day!
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: stu_no_1 on December 28, 2012, 05:28:11 pm
Better safe than sorry I suppose
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: marko on December 28, 2012, 05:32:23 pm
not something to complain about in my opinion....
recently had dash clocks sent to me from germany with minimal packing..hope they are gonna be alright.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 05:34:06 pm
not something to complain about in my opinion....
recently had dash clocks sent to me from germany with minimal packing..hope they are gonna be alright.


Dash clocks need packaging like a baby.... a bottle of ironx doesnt.  :happy2:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: Tortaruga on December 28, 2012, 05:43:40 pm
I'm environmentally conscious
That's interesting coming from a GTI owner...
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 28, 2012, 05:45:15 pm

I'm environmentally conscious but I'd prefer items were over-packaged than have stuff arrive damaged.

I've always kept the foam pieces - I'm sure they'll come in useful one day!


....I find that keeping some packaging can be very useful. So some cardboard goes into the recycling container and some is packed flat and kept for when needed.

No point getting one's knickers in a twist about such things, whether over-packaged, environmentally-friendly, or not. Think positive and re-use what you can.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 05:49:55 pm
The box is cool... its all the polystyrene inside that i find a little excessive!

Im not an eco warrior, in fact quite the reverse... i just dont like wastefulness.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 28, 2012, 05:51:37 pm

The box is cool... its all the polystyrene inside that i find a little excessive!

Im not an eco warrior, in fact quite the reverse... i just dont like wastefulness.


....Then re-use the polystuffing and it won't be wasted.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 05:56:07 pm

The box is cool... its all the polystyrene inside that i find a little excessive!

Im not an eco warrior, in fact quite the reverse... i just dont like wastefulness.


....Then re-use the polystuffing and it won't be wasted.

Yeah ok... ill keep a massive bin bag full of the stuff in the shed.....  :confused:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 28, 2012, 06:02:58 pm
^^^^
Then bin it and stop moaning  :rolleye:

Or you could ceremoniously burn it if it makes you feel better. How much of this polystuff you are complaining about is there anyway? - It's sounding like you can't get through the door for the stuff.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: marko on December 28, 2012, 06:04:16 pm
 :jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 06:13:31 pm
^^^^
Then bin it and stop moaning  :rolleye:

Or you could ceremoniously burn it if it makes you feel better. How much of this polystuff you are complaining about is there anyway? - It's sounding like you can't get through the door for the stuff.

I will do....  :P
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: AndyED30 on December 28, 2012, 07:14:25 pm
Just wondering why they feel the need to package car cleaning products in 4 billion pieces of foam? They are not fragile items.... seems very wasteful.

Anyone else noticed this?

I have this issue too when ordering from them  :signLOL:

But is anyone else always tempted to eat one or two of them to make sure they're not Wotsists?
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: Lone_Par on December 28, 2012, 07:30:32 pm


But is anyone else always tempted to eat one or two of them to make sure they're not Wotsists?
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Quality!!!!
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: MC71 on December 28, 2012, 07:48:33 pm
I usually order lots of bits and bobs at once from them so never noticed their love of packaging until my last order of a single Clay Bar and yes it came in a box big enough for 100 clay bars.

Maybe they've had complaints in the past re bad packaging and have gone completely in the opposite direction.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: andrewparker on December 28, 2012, 07:50:23 pm
At the end of the day all cleaning products contain chemicals, some more hazardous than others, so they're probably playing safe on more than one front.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 28, 2012, 09:08:51 pm

At the end of the day all cleaning products contain chemicals, some more hazardous than others, so they're probably playing safe on more than one front.


.....That did cross my mind too. Also, their packaging methods are probably standardised for everything they ship.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 28, 2012, 09:27:57 pm

At the end of the day all cleaning products contain chemicals, some more hazardous than others, so they're probably playing safe on more than one front.


.....That did cross my mind too. Also, their packaging methods are probably standardised for everything they ship.

So all that foam would stop a leaking product??? You been on the blow again Robin....  :signLOL:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: winrya on December 29, 2012, 08:37:06 am


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Dash clocks need packaging like a baby.... a bottle of ironx doesnt.  :happy2:
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Have you smelt iron x? If that stuff leaked anywhere from pick up to delivery then it would cause some damage and rotten eggs smell forever. I think he's just playing safe as I bet previous experience has forced quality packaging.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: stealthwolf on December 29, 2012, 08:48:16 am
Rich have you never bought anything from anywhere else??? I use elitecarcare, autobrite, serious performance etc and they all do the same. Hell, I've had Amazon send me items in huge boxes when they could have been put in a jiffy bag.
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 29, 2012, 10:25:32 am

At the end of the day all cleaning products contain chemicals, some more hazardous than others, so they're probably playing safe on more than one front.


.....That did cross my mind too. Also, their packaging methods are probably standardised for everything they ship.


So all that foam would stop a leaking product??? You been on the blow again Robin....  :signLOL:


.....Perhaps the intention is to reduce the risk of puncturing the product in the first place, and hence leading to leaking.

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Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: E30Dom on December 29, 2012, 05:19:01 pm
God you a moany miserable old sod Rich!

You should try ordering from Polished Bliss, they also use loads of foam beads and somehow always seem they box it up on it's side...  :signLOL:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: swgti on December 30, 2012, 09:52:39 am
 :worthless:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 30, 2012, 09:54:57 am
:worthless:

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: RedRobin on December 30, 2012, 10:02:45 am
^^^^
Knowing your excellent photographic skills, Rich, you have no excuse! Self-portrait with just your face exposed in a box of your favourite white polystuffing? - Kind of an image of you getting drowned in the stuff! I'm sure that Laura would help you  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: keano on December 30, 2012, 10:05:41 am
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You sound like my other half when the decorators are in!!  :confused:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 30, 2012, 02:14:55 pm
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/27143826/Photo%2030-12-2012%2002%2008%2022%20PM.jpg)

I are good at photos....
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: keano on December 30, 2012, 04:34:26 pm
"Is that a Rolex?"

"No. It's an Omega"

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Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: rich83 on December 30, 2012, 04:40:02 pm
Enough foam pieces to transport a Rolex mate.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: Chrismeardon on January 05, 2013, 12:20:12 am
When shipping liquids especially high value chemicals care should always be taken. I've had one of their packages split on me and it caused a hell of a mess! Clean my car were great and got a replacement to me next day but it was still an inconvenice. I'd rather the packaging than have 1 in 10 shipments leak or split.

Title: Re: cleanyourcar.co.uk moan
Post by: ryan11 on January 06, 2013, 09:59:55 pm
I run a very similar company and you would be surprised/worried at how some people handle the parcels. Ive seen a royal mail man throw a bag of parcels a meter on to a hard floor instead of carrying it so its better to be safe then sorry.

I dont know what clean your car use but most of the time you can recycle the packing.

What size bottle was it?