Author Topic: Gorgeous new pure white GTD, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the dirt  (Read 4611 times)

Offline Excession_OCP

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Hi All,

Apologies for creating a second thread about my new pride and joy, but does anyone have any tips on how to curb my recently developed hatred of anything that marks the pure gorgeous whiteness of my new car?

This is the first white car I've had, and happens to be the best car I've ever had, and the combination of the two is starting to ruin my life ;-) 

I found myself behind a lorry the other day and suddenly realised that the back of it looked particularly oily.  I subsequently dropped back due to the road being too twisty to exercise the power of the new lady and was practically inconsolable when I parked up and found oil streaked all over the bonnet.  A quick wash sorted that out, but I am starting to get concerned that I won't be able to work any more due to me spending my every waking moment cleaning my car.

Please someone, help!

Offline Watts

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Worry not! Plenty of useful information, hints and tips over in the detailing section :smiley:

Get out and drive it, get it filthy dirty and enjoy returning it to pristine :laugh:
2019 Oryx White 5dr TCR.

Was - 2015 Tornado Red 3dr GTI PP, manual, Santiagos, Audi short shifter.

Offline Booth11

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Hi All,

Apologies for creating a second thread about my new pride and joy, but does anyone have any tips on how to curb my recently developed hatred of anything that marks the pure gorgeous whiteness of my new car?

This is the first white car I've had, and happens to be the best car I've ever had, and the combination of the two is starting to ruin my life ;-) 

I found myself behind a lorry the other day and suddenly realised that the back of it looked particularly oily.  I subsequently dropped back due to the road being too twisty to exercise the power of the new lady and was practically inconsolable when I parked up and found oil streaked all over the bonnet.  A quick wash sorted that out, but I am starting to get concerned that I won't be able to work any more due to me spending my every waking moment cleaning my car.

Please someone, help!

Help I'd at hand in the aforementioned detailing section http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=qht0feujaak5tepoufdo7mojc3&board=56.0

Lots of great threads to browse through and any questions, just shout as many here to help out with suggestions and advice on keeping your Pure White looking its best.
Black Beauty: MK7 R 5dr DSG, DBP, 19" Pretoria, DCC, Vienna leather, Keyless, Dynaudio, DNS Pro, Rear camera, HBA
2012 MK6 GTI DSG
2008 MK5 GTI DSG
2005 MK5 GTI Manual

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Offline Excession_OCP

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Thanks both!  I'll get my reading cap on and try and fathom the best way for a detailing n00b to start :)

I think I've seen the last of my local hand car wash, the thought of them using the same sponge on multiple cars suddenly fills me with dread...

Offline SRGTD

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Be warned; this detailing malarkey can become addictive :wink:. When you see the results of your efforts though, it's worth it.
2020 Polo GTI Plus; Pure White, DSG (because they all are)
Gone but not forgotten;
2016 Polo GTI; Blue Silk
2011 mk6 Golf GTD; Carbon Grey
2007 mk5 Golf GT (2.0 170bhp TDI version); Deep Black Pearl
2002  mk4 Golf GTI (the 150 bhp diesel version); Deep Black Pearl

Offline MjrSharpe

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I've had several white cars in the past, and whilst you can notice dirt on them more readily than some colours, if you stick to keeping on top of them, there shuoldn't be a problem. It's a little harder to get deep reflections on white, so you may be better off using a synthetic sealant, such as auto finesse tough coat, rather than a carnuaba wax. A sealant will last longer and tends to compliment white fairly well. Having said this, if you enjoy waxing the car like myself, there is no reason not to use a natural wax instead. One thing to avoid however is the local "euro wash" or equivalent. Not only does their wash technique scratch and mar the surface of your car, but the harsh tfr and cleaners they use will strip all you wax protection and stain your rubbers. Have fun with your new car though !
2016 GTI - Tornado Red, M52 remap, DTUK Pedal box, dv+, racingline turbo elbow, forge turbo muffler delete, racingline springs, racingline stage 2 BBK, novus 0.1 wheels, injen induction kit ,st rear anti roll bar, TT short shift, 034 motorsports dogbone upper / lower inserts, sachs organic clutch, custom stainless steel exhaust, res delete, leyo bezels, oettinger rear spoiler, maxton splitter, golf r rear lights