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Title: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 July 2015, 22:38
Did a search, but couldn't find a 'what have you done today' detailing thread, so thought it might be good to have one.  I'll kick off...

Following on from yesterday's decontamination work, today I gave a few areas a bit of a polish with the DA - a few minor marks etc, which have been bugging me.  Used an array of Chemical Guys Hex Logic pads; green, orange, white and black, with Poorboys SSR 2 and SSR 2.5 plus a bit of DoDo Juice Lime Prime, then Gtechniq Panel Wipe to remove residue.  Had planned to follow up with sealant and a coat of carnauba wax but rain put an end to that!  Will have to do that one evening after work.

Forgot to wash my red WoWo micro fibres separately so now my white hex pads are pink!  :laugh:

Speaking of which, ordered some more WoWo Drying towels (I love them) and using the forum discount, looks like I'm getting a free micro fibre/glass cloth set too, BONUS!!!  :smiley:  Also ordered a whole load of detailing stuff from cleanyourcar, as stocks are running low and getting some supplies in ready for the new motor. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 13 July 2015, 05:44
Great idea for a long term thread!

So, having done my usual weather survey decided it wasn't worth doing my car again until this rain spell passes, I just did the interior and interior glass. The beetle got its usual weekend clean on Friday and was tucked up in the garage. That'll be filthy by the time Bev gets to work now!!!

Thanks for the order Bec, I'll make sure the team get it out to you today.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Organisys on 13 July 2015, 12:47
Washed two cars. Found an old bottle of AF Toughcoat, for the black car. No smears at all, happy days!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 July 2015, 22:10
Thanks for the order Bec, I'll make sure the team get it out to you today.

Cheers

Neil

WoWo Towels and MF set received today Neil.  Excellent speedy service as ever, thanks!

No detailing as such today but as well as the WoWo stuff, did take delivery of a nice big box of stuff from Cleanyourcar:

Aerospace 303 Protectant
Chemical Guys Speed Wipe QD
Gliptone Leather Cleaner
Gliptone Leather Conditioner
Iron X LS (lemon scent)
Poorboys Natural Look Dressing
Auto Finesse Total Interior Cleaner
Auto Finesse Dressle
GTechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer
Chemical Guys sponge wax applicators
Upholstery cleaning brush
Leather brush

So just a few bits to top up the detailing store cupboard, and ready for the forthcoming R

Skint now  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 15 July 2015, 07:46
Great line up, looking forward to the pics!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 15 July 2015, 08:48
Hope you're not expecting a lemon scent from your iron x, still smells rancid haha!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2015, 09:05
Hope you're not expecting a lemon scent from your iron x, still smells rancid haha!

I had my doubts when I was deciding between that and the normal one but hey ho, you can but hope.   Sounds like you did the same  :laugh:

I don't think Iron X smells that bad tbh, maybe I've just got used to it.  As for the smell of Tardis?  Mmm, I love it and have been known to linger a little too long around the can  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 15 July 2015, 11:18
The best smelling detailing product that I've ever used has to be bouncers done and dusted quick detailed. Smells that good you could drink it.

Dodo Juice Born to be Mild shampoo smells good too
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2015, 12:16
The best smelling detailing product that I've ever used has to be bouncers done and dusted quick detailed. Smells that good you could drink it.

Dodo Juice Born to be Mild shampoo smells good too

Yeah, there's some yummy smelling stuff out there, sometimes forget it's car cleaning stuff you're buying!

Still you can beat the smell of a good strong solvent IMO  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 15 July 2015, 16:57
Thanks for the order Bec, I'll make sure the team get it out to you today.

Cheers

Neil

WoWo Towels and MF set received today Neil.  Excellent speedy service as ever, thanks!

No detailing as such today but as well as the WoWo stuff, did take delivery of a nice big box of stuff from Cleanyourcar:

Aerospace 303 Protectant
Chemical Guys Speed Wipe QD
Gliptone Leather Cleaner
Gliptone Leather Conditioner
Iron X LS (lemon scent)
Poorboys Natural Look Dressing
Auto Finesse Total Interior Cleaner
Auto Finesse Dressle
GTechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer
Chemical Guys sponge wax applicators
Upholstery cleaning brush
Leather brush

So just a few bits to top up the detailing store cupboard, and ready for the forthcoming R

Skint now  :grin:

Gliptone leather stuff is a change for you ain't it Rebecca?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2015, 17:54
Gliptone leather stuff is a change for you ain't it Rebecca?

It is.  It's been on my 'to try' list for ages and as I've finally finished my DoDo Juice Supernatural leather  stuff I thought I'd give it a go now.  Have you ever used it Dan?  I'll let you know what I think of it if you're interested?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 15 July 2015, 20:21
I was about to order some supernatural leather cleaner and gtechniq l1 so yeah let me know what you think of the gliptone cleaner especially.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2015, 21:16
Will do.

The Gtechniq L1 is good stuff.  I use it a couple times a year on mine, gives great protection.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 15 July 2015, 22:38
This thread has gone well so far  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 July 2015, 10:03
I've not cleaned any of the cars for a couple of weeks, but the thread didn't specify that it ought to be just about cars. So last night I gave my road bike a not really needed detail.

I started by brushing the transmission with Fenwicks de-greaser and then cleaning the chain with my Parktool Cyclone chain scrubber. This was all rinsed off using a low pressure garden sprayer before giving the whole bike a spray over with Muck Off. A second rinse was followed by a wash using Autoglym shampoo/conditioner then a final rinse off.

The drying process consisted of picking the bike up and shaking as much water off as I could before drying with a fluffy MF towel. The transmission was then dried using an old hairdryer before re-lubing the chain with Raceline Dry Lube, ensuring that all the rollers were coated and excess lube from the outer faces of the link wiped off.

Apart from grubby finger marks on the white bar tape, it looks as good as new again and was all completed in less than half an hour. It takes me three times that long just to wash one car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 12:31
^^
Cheeky!

I vaguely remember someone starting a specific cycling thread once upon a time for this very purpose.  Can you remember who it was??  :tongue:  :kiss:

Still, as this thread seems to double up as a general detailing chat thread (which may occasionally get back on topic, now and then  :whistle:), you may take that liberty on this occasion.

I was thinking of waxing my new MTB the other day, but then I got a grip.  Sounds like you done a thorough job Simon.  Mine's got white handlebar tape too, that'll be clean for two minutes!

I still might wax it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 July 2015, 13:32
I was thinking of waxing my new MTB the other day,

There's little point in me doing that as my bike has a nice matt finish. Having said that, I passed a garage that had a matt finished M3 for sale and it appeared to have water beads on it. Unless it had been wrapped, how do you maintain this that type of paint.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 14:07
I was thinking of waxing my new MTB the other day,

There's little point in me doing that as my bike has a nice matt finish. Having said that, I passed a garage that had a matt finished M3 for sale and it appeared to have water beads on it. Unless it had been wrapped, how do you maintain this that type of paint.

I had the vary same thought the other week when I was stuck in traffic and saw this (presumably wrapped) matt black GTR? 

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8785/17684115060_b5500280b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sWFHiw)

My MTB is also matt black frame but waxing would still heps the mud to slide off?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 July 2015, 14:56
Those exhausts are just stupid. What does Nissan think that car is? A Honda Civic?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 15:07
Those exhausts are just stupid. What does Nissan think that car is? A Honda Civic?

I'm thinking of fitting something similar to my bike  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 July 2015, 15:09
Upswept ones would make good bottle carries.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2015, 15:10
Upswept ones would make good bottle carries.

Ever practical  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2015, 21:04
Used the Gliptone Leather Cleaner and Gliptone Leather Conditioner on the interior this evening.  I normally use DoDo Juice Supernatural leather cleaner, but ran out and decided to try Gliptone this time round.

Well I was not disappointed.  First time using it but I really like both products, a lot!

The cleaner is very thick, the consistency of runny honey and that's exactly what it looks like.  After vacuuming the seats, I rubbed the leather down with a clean damp cloth then applied the cleaner with a soft microfibre (WoWo MF).  The liquid/gel got easier to apply once the cloth was really soaked.  Once applied I agitated it with the cloth, left it 5 mins then wiped over with a fresh damp cloth.  Did a great job!  The interior had not had a clean for a month but it came up an absolute treat. 

I followed with the conditioner and it is this that impressed the most.  A cream formula, consistency of thick yoghurt, I applied on a MF and worked it well into the leather grain until it was soaked in.  Really good finish and has a genuine leather smell which is rather yummy.

Neither product left any trace of sticky residue which I thought might be a possibility.  It seems like you're using a lot of product but actually when the bottles had settled, there wasn't much used at all so the bottles should last a long time.

It takes a bit of time to do it all properly but is worth the effort IMO.  Really has lifted the interior.  It leaves a lovely matt finish.  Very pleased with the results.  A few pics, (looks shinier in the pics than it is in reality).

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/19592409858_3316ff4b31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vRjdRY)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 18 July 2015, 08:19
Looks great Bec, I've used the Meguairs one and that takes some time too but it's one of those jobs that needs a little more patience.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 18 July 2015, 15:18
Thanks for the write up Bec, top info as always!! Results looks stunning!!

Do you recommend the Gliptone cleaner over the Dodo Supernatural then? I'm still gonna try a leather coating such as L1 or Gyeon rather than conditioner next time but I'm still not sure which cleaner to go for. Auto Finesse Hide gave ok results but I reckon there's probably better out there.

Back to topic, my car got the following yesterday:
- Usual TBM wash etc
- Quick paint cleanse with Dodo Juice Lime Prime on a white hexlogic pad.
- Collinite 845 applied by machine using a black hexlogic pad.

First time I've applied wax with the DA and I don't know why I haven't done it before!!! Lovely consistent thin coats and was great with a liquid wax like 845! Just gonna have to find another way to do arms workouts now lol  :grin: Didn't snap any pics for some reason, you'll just have to take my word for it that the results were good  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2015, 20:16
Thanks for the write up Bec, top info as always!! Results looks stunning!!

Do you recommend the Gliptone cleaner over the Dodo Supernatural then? I'm still gonna try a leather coating such as L1 or Gyeon rather than conditioner next time but I'm still not sure which cleaner to go for. Auto Finesse Hide gave ok results but I reckon there's probably better out there.

Back to topic, my car got the following yesterday:
- Usual TBM wash etc
- Quick paint cleanse with Dodo Juice Lime Prime on a white hexlogic pad.
- Collinite 845 applied by machine using a black hexlogic pad.

First time I've applied wax with the DA and I don't know why I haven't done it before!!! Lovely consistent thin coats and was great with a liquid wax like 845! Just gonna have to find another way to do arms workouts now lol  :grin: Didn't snap any pics for some reason, you'll just have to take my word for it that the results were good  :wink:

Dan, I would definitely recommend the Gliptone cleaner over the DJ Supernatural, particularly if you are going to do a coating of Gtechniq L1.  You'll want  the leather as clean as possible before putting the L1 on and I am in no doubt that the Gliptone Cleaner gives superior results compared to the DJ.  The DJ is probably best used as a weekly cleaning spritz, but for a deep clean Gliptone is much better.  I also used to use Auto Finesse Hide but never keen on it, it seemed to leave a stickiness which I hated, ditched it long ago.

I'm sure your efforts were worth it Dan.  I'm a big fan of Collinite waxes.  I also sometimes apply wax with a DA, but only good for applyingliquid or a paste wax.  It does really takes the effort out of it, even if you still have to buff off by hand.  Agree it gives the perfect thin even layer.  No good for hard wax though, which has to be applied by hand.

Back on topic.....

Washed and waxed with the usual DJ Blue Velvet Pro.  Applied by hand, and buffed off with WoWo micro fibres.  First time I've used these to buff off the wax - brilliant for the job, especially wax that had stayed on a little too long in the sunlight  :wink:  Will be my wax buffing MF of choice from now on - a very versatile cloth!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 18 July 2015, 23:33
Thanks for the comments Bec, we'll hopefully be adding some other variants of MF soon but these will continue to be a regular line.

Not exactly detailing but I looked in dismay at a kernel wheel on Bevs bug, which will be being polished tomorrow to see what I can get out.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2015, 23:48
Thanks for the comments Bec, we'll hopefully be adding some other variants of MF soon but these will continue to be a regular line.

Not exactly detailing but I looked in dismay at a kernel wheel on Bevs bug, which will be being polished tomorrow to see what I can get out.

Oh no!  The first kerbing is always the worst.  Hope you can lessen it a bit.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 19 July 2015, 10:16
Used the discount code to purchase some Quartz tyre dressing and snow foam (thanks Booth for arranging that)

 :smiley:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 August 2015, 10:06
Not today but yesterday....and not 'detailing' by me but….

To top off a week of R order woes (long story), the Mk6 went into a body shop yesterday to have some chips on the rear bumper sorted (inflicted by suitcases and bikes).  Assuming they wouldn't clean it, I forgot my usual 'DO NOT CLEAN' messages.  When I returned to collect it, they said, "it's obviously a well looked after car so we cleaned it for you". :shocked:  Cue a sharp intake of breath from me, all I could say in response was, "err, thanks".

So after nearly 3 years of only ever being touched by me, my car has been defiled by another.  :laugh: It 'appears' to have survived relatively unscathed, but as they didn't dry it properly, or at all, it's so covered in water marks I can't really tell!  Will go over it myself this weekend and see.

Posted this in here as one or two of you fellow detailing OCDers will understand. :grin: :laugh:
 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 07 August 2015, 11:49
Rebecca, this might be perfect for you.  :grin:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=365432
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 August 2015, 12:51
Rebecca, this might be perfect for you.  :grin:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=365432

Haha Blackmass  :grin: I have those signs in abundance as well as my own home made massive sign.  Was just caught out this time around - too many other things on my mind!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 07 August 2015, 21:47
Here's hoping that their 'efforts' haven't left their mark!! Both on the car and emotionally!! The thought of another washing my car!! ... Shudder!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 August 2015, 23:52
Here's hoping that their 'efforts' haven't left their mark!! Both on the car and emotionally!! The thought of another washing my car!! ... Shudder!!

I've no doubt I'll be attributing every scratch I come across to this fateful event (even if some might have been there before  :wink:).  :laugh:

One thing I have noticed is my recently de-swirled DA polished B pillars, particularly on the passenger side, have new scratches  :angry: Will have to do them all over again!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 September 2015, 16:12
Car got a well needed maintenance wash today. Standard affair using the following products:
Valet Pro Citrus Pre-Wash
Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild
WoWo Wash Mitt
WoWo Drying Towels
Wheel Woolies
WoWo Wheel Mitt
WoWo Microfibres
WoWo Glass Cloth
CarPro Eraser
Sonax BSD
Mothers Metal Polish

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5712/21189572755_e1a0146271_b.jpg)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 September 2015, 16:52
Car got a well needed maintenance wash today. Standard affair using the following products:
Valet Pro Citrus Pre-Wash
Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild
WoWo Wash Mitt
WoWo Drying Towels
Wheel Woolies
WoWo Wheel Mitt
WoWo Microfibres
WoWo Glass Cloth
CarPro Eraser
Sonax BSD
Mothers Metal Polish

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5712/21189572755_e1a0146271_b.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5639/21001440960_9cff6db0de_b.jpg)

Your car looks awesome Dan. :cool:  Fantastic Tornado Red shine.  Few colours match TR in the shine stakes when properly looked after. A real credit to you.  :cool:

How do find the Sonax BSD?

Liking the WoWo stuff then?  It's top quality isn't it.  It's really hard to pick a favourite of the WoWo stuff but if I had to it would be the wash mitt and micro fibres.  I can't remember how I managed without their micro fibres, so versatile and THE best by far for buffing off hard wax.

Reminds me I need to reorder some Mothers. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 September 2015, 21:43
Thanks Bec  :smiley:

Still undecided on whether I prefer BSD or Gtechniq C2v3. They both give very similar results looks wise, BSD I find gives really nice beading, better than the C2v3, but it's not as nice to apply. BSD is thicker in consistency and can be almost 'smeary' if you aren't careful, whereas the Gtechniq is far easier to work with. I'm just chopping and changing between the two. Maybe I'll have a new favourite when I try CarPro Reload for the winter, who knows!

Yeah I really can't praise the WoWo stuff enough to be honest. The Wash Mitt in particular is fantastic and even after loads of use looks the same as brand new! Microfibres and drying towel are equally as brilliant and I'm so happy that I won that WoWo package in the competition as I won't use another brand after sampling how good their kit is! Neil and the team, I salute you!

Speaking of Mothers, i managed to drop my pot on the drive earlier and was rewarded with a series of cracks all through it  :angry:. It's currently being held together with a nitrile glove haha but will have to see how long that fix lasts!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 September 2015, 07:52
I'm thinking of giving the CarPro Reload a go this winter too Dan.  Heard great things about it and seen some amazing beading shots on cars with it.  Looking forward now to getting my hands, and some decent winter protection on the new car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 07 September 2015, 13:17
I have been using a sample size of C2v3 and have been very impressed. The Sonax product it so much cheaper - or am I looking at the wrong thing?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007O9CXHI
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Organisys on 07 September 2015, 13:38
Cheaper, but doesn't last quite as long and doesn't give quite such a nice glossy look.

For another alternative look at Carpro Reload, if you havn't already.

 :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 07 September 2015, 13:46
Will do sir.

Did just find the Sonax even cheaper so may give it a go:
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/car-cleaning-accessories/exterior-cleaning/car-detailer/?549992160&0&cc5_761
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 September 2015, 13:51
Cheaper, but doesn't last quite as long and doesn't give quite such a nice glossy look.

For another alternative look at Carpro Reload, if you havn't already.

 :wink:

I'm very interested in the CarPro Reload and I'm pretty sure it was your car (in the beading shots thread) that made me notice it first off.  As you seem to have used both the C2V3 and the BSD, would you say the Reload is preferable to both of these?  I'm looking for good gloss levels and great beading in addition to the obvious protection.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 07 September 2015, 19:19
Thanks Bec  :smiley:

Still undecided on whether I prefer BSD or Gtechniq C2v3. They both give very similar results looks wise, BSD I find gives really nice beading, better than the C2v3, but it's not as nice to apply. BSD is thicker in consistency and can be almost 'smeary' if you aren't careful, whereas the Gtechniq is far easier to work with. I'm just chopping and changing between the two. Maybe I'll have a new favourite when I try CarPro Reload for the winter, who knows!

Yeah I really can't praise the WoWo stuff enough to be honest. The Wash Mitt in particular is fantastic and even after loads of use looks the same as brand new! Microfibres and drying towel are equally as brilliant and I'm so happy that I won that WoWo package in the competition as I won't use another brand after sampling how good their kit is! Neil and the team, I salute you!

Speaking of Mothers, i managed to drop my pot on the drive earlier and was rewarded with a series of cracks all through it  :angry:. It's currently being held together with a nitrile glove haha but will have to see how long that fix lasts!

Thanks Dan, always appreciated!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Organisys on 07 September 2015, 21:17
Cheaper, but doesn't last quite as long and doesn't give quite such a nice glossy look.

For another alternative look at Carpro Reload, if you havn't already.

 :wink:

I'm very interested in the CarPro Reload and I'm pretty sure it was your car (in the beading shots thread) that made me notice it first off.  As you seem to have used both the C2V3 and the BSD, would you say the Reload is preferable to both of these?  I'm looking for good gloss levels and great beading in addition to the obvious protection.

pffffff, subjective.

I like Reload for convenience really. It is very quick and effective on a damp car. So either on a damp day, after dew point in the evenings, or if you are just in a rush and can't get the last of the water off the car or out of the water traps.

lasts a good few weeks, looks glossy and beads well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 September 2015, 21:52
I'm very interested in the CarPro Reload and I'm pretty sure it was your car (in the beading shots thread) that made me notice it first off.  As you seem to have used both the C2V3 and the BSD, would you say the Reload is preferable to both of these?  I'm looking for good gloss levels and great beading in addition to the obvious protection.

pffffff, subjective.

I like Reload for convenience really. It is very quick and effective on a damp car. So either on a damp day, after dew point in the evenings, or if you are just in a rush and can't get the last of the water off the car or out of the water traps.

lasts a good few weeks, looks glossy and beads well.

Thanks.  Of course these things are subjective but still useful to get real users opinions/views as opposed to just the marketing spiel, hence the question.

May give it a go this winter with some wax over the top to deepen the gloss on a dark car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Organisys on 08 September 2015, 13:31
Wax over the top is pointless imho. For a start the wax won't has as much longevity.

Better to strip/polish then wax...top up with reload when you do winter washes.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 September 2015, 15:14
Wax over the top is pointless imho. For a start the wax won't has as much longevity.

Better to strip/polish then wax...top up with reload when you do winter washes.


Your latter point was my initial thought too, but everything I've read about applying Reload suggests it should be applied to paintwork free from any wax!   

On the former - not sure why the longevity of the wax would be affected significantly if applied on top of Reload.  Reload is after all a sealant and have topped off plenty of other sealants with wax with no detriment to either bonding or longevity.  Unless the specific silicon polymers of the Reload mean it would behave differently?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JBirchy on 11 September 2015, 13:20
Gave my GTI a good and well deserved bath last night. It's been neglected of late as I became a Dad 3 weeks ago and time is no longer my own!

It's protected with SiRamik SC15 Glasscoat so cleaning it is a doddle. Wheels cleaned using Car-Chem Revolt and various brushes, snowfoamed with ValetPRO ANSF, then washed 2BM using SiRamik SC Wash. Rinsed with an open hose, blow dried (touchless) and given a wipedown using SiRamik SC Mist to keep the protection topped up. Glass cleaned with Auto Finesse Crystal, exhausts polished with Auto Finesse Mercury and 0000 grade wire wool, and tyres dressed with Gyeon Tire. Arches dressed, interior dusted and hoovered, and it now looks like it should again!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2015-09-10%2018.32.52_zpsfgl0ewdd.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2015-09-10%2018.32.52_zpsfgl0ewdd.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 11 September 2015, 15:28
Congrats on the news of your little one JBirchy!  :smiley:

Car is looking fantastic now  :cool: how long has it been wearing the Glasscoat?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 September 2015, 16:09
Car looks immense JBirchy.  :cool:

Congratulations on your new baby. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JBirchy on 11 September 2015, 17:00
Thanks guys/girls! I applied SiRamik back in March time when it was 12 months old and it's still behaving like it was back then. It's been on my Wife's BMW 1-Series for over 12 months now and it's still protecting brilliantly. It's the best protection product I've ever used.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2015, 20:59
Not exactly detailing but finally got around to ordering this today, in prep for the arrival of the R.  Hopefully no more water spots on a black car.

http://www.raceglaze.co.uk/car-care-exterior/wash/400-litre-0ppm-car-washing-filter/

Will report back on it once I've had chance to try it, for anyone that might be interested.  No point in trying it out on my current Audi hire car as it's white.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2015, 21:30
Blimey! It's amazing what you can get! I'm new to all this technical car washing malarkey, just trusted my last car to those hard working chaps at Tesco. I've ordered lots of excitingly named products from recommendations on here, some still to arrive, and look forward to giving my car a damn good clean this week! Not sure about this though, £100 seems a lot, I do though live in a hard water area so perhaps it could be worthwhile, I'll review it once the car has been cleaned a few times.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2015, 21:53
Blimey! It's amazing what you can get! I'm new to all this technical car washing malarkey, just trusted my last car to those hard working chaps at Tesco. I've ordered lots of excitingly named products from recommendations on here, some still to arrive, and look forward to giving my car a damn good clean this week! Not sure about this though, £100 seems a lot, I do though live in a hard water area so perhaps it could be worthwhile, I'll review it once the car has been cleaned a few times.

£100 does sound a lot, but if you break it down over the course of a year, it's not so bad.  You only use it for the final rinse and can get 60-80 rinses out of it, before having to buy a resin refill @ £45. 
Probably not worth it for some colours of car but if you have all of the following to contend with:  Very hard water area + black car + driveway in sunlight - it's worth it IMO.  I've struggled with water spots for years, they are very hard to remove even through polishing.  And this is my hobby so worth the investment on both counts.

Look forward to hearing how you get on with your new detailing goodies on your new GTI, and don't forget to post some pics up.  Tornado Red looks fantastic when clean and shiny.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2015, 22:51
I think I'm just reeling from the cost of it all - previous costs of an occasional bottle of shampoo, a sponge, some cloths, wax and a chamois haven't prepared me for the wallet busting week of furious ordering I've just had! Definitely agree on the hobby aspect, £100 in those terms is very good. In my (currently temporarily suspended) running habit, £100 was regularly spent on replacement shoes, then race entries, physio, technical clothing etc so completely get that.

Did notice water spots on my old Audi which was black, hopefully the red of my Golf will be better. It just amazes me at the moment the variety of things to consider in an activity I'd previously never worried about! I'll definitely get some pictures once I get going. And (having seen your posts on another thread) congrats on your imminent arrival!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2015, 23:03
Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the R.

It depends how far you want to take this car cleaning/detailing malarkey, lol.  You shouldn't be worrying about it though, otherwise it will just become an expensive chore.  Instead start get the basics right (good cleaning regime, adequate protection etc) and build up from there.  There's a bewildering array of detailing stuff out there, it can be bamboozling, but you don't have to go all out straight off.  I do understand though, and if you are anything like me, and throw yourself totally into your hobbies, then it does get expensive and full on.  But I love it!

Btw, very nice write up of your early thoughts on your new GTI in the mk7 section.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2015, 23:39
Cheers Booth.

I'm possibly a bit lazy to get really absorbed in detailing, but I've enjoyed the shopping! I do want my car to look great but once the initial excitement wears off? I may surprise myself yet, certainly looking forward to having a go once all the kit has arrived. I need to find something to occupy myself with until I can get running again, perhaps this will be it?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 26 September 2015, 17:22
Finally got all my new washing kit today! Will give the car a wash another day but with the limited time spare today I gave the wheels a good going over. Two good soaks with Valetpro Bilberry, a good rub around with a Wo-Wo wheel cleaning mit, a wipe around with a microfibre cloth followed by a buff-up with a second cloth resulted in a fair bit of skin missing from my right hand! Wheels do look much better, not perfect but the intention is sometime over the next couple of weeks to take them off the car and give them a thorough clean and protect.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20150926_165659_zpsmvo0tszf.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20150926_165659_zpsmvo0tszf.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20150926_165712_zpsxr0zr0zy.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20150926_165712_zpsxr0zr0zy.jpg.html)

Can anyone recommend an easy to apply tyre cleaner?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 26 September 2015, 18:58
I love Meguairs Endurance Tyre gel, apply a bit with a sponge and you're good to go. Lot of people on her fans of Quartz though that I haven't used.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2015, 21:14
I love Meguairs Endurance Tyre gel, apply a bit with a sponge and you're good to go. Lot of people on her fans of Quartz though that I haven't used.

Megs Endurance Tyre Gel - very good.  Quarts Tyre Dressing - better.  :cool:

Very nice job Watts.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 September 2015, 10:40
Cheers KyleB and Booth - will look at both of those.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 20:54
Gave my new R (collected today), it's first ever wash!

Nothing special today just a quick snow foam (Valet Pro Advanced) and 2 bucket wash (Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo) using my new Raceglaze water filter which is fantastic.  Asked the dealer not to prep or wash it, only to remove the transport stickers.  It's got lots of sticky glue residue on it atm, so will be giving it a full decontamination with Tardis and IronX, claying and then onto sealing and waxing.  Won't be done for a couple of weeks due to work/home commitments but soon!

Rude not to post a few pics even though they are everywhere else on the forum.  :laugh:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Greerso on 30 September 2015, 23:27
#stunningcar ^

I think I'll be over on the detailing page more often now that I have my new GTI - I've always been a 'car washer' but I need to up my game and will be soaking up tips like a sponge - or should that be a lambs wool mitt  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2015, 23:33
#stunningcar ^

I think I'll be over on the detailing page more often now that I have my new GTI - I've always been a 'car washer' but I need to up my game and will be soaking up tips like a sponge - or should that be a lambs wool mitt  :smiley:

Well welcome to the freak section of the forum.  Home to detailing geeks and those with severe OCD.  If you're neither of those things now, you soon will be, we'll see to that.  :laugh:

But the first thing you should know, is we never,  ever utter the word.....SPONGE.....no, no I've just said it!  :shocked: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Greerso on 30 September 2015, 23:38
Never to be uttered again  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 01 October 2015, 05:40
Car looks fantastic Bec, the side on reflection shot is ace!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 09:04
Car looks fantastic Bec, the side on reflection shot is ace!

Cheers Neil.  :smiley:

It rained last night so it's dirty now.  :cry: :cry: :cry:

Don't forget, need to see some pics of your new motor when you've worked you magic on it!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 01 October 2015, 09:52
Will do don't worry, although I might get banished from all veedub related sites?!?!?!? :evil: :laugh: :evil:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 10:58
Will do don't worry, although I might get banished from all veedub related sites?!?!?!? :evil: :laugh: :evil:

Always welcome in here mate.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 October 2015, 15:29
You've got a new car Bec? You kept that quiet.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 16:35
You've got a new car Bec? You kept that quiet.

Haha!  Yes it's true - shall I post some pics of it. :grin:  I like to get around the forum you know and can for this one time only legitimately post it in the Mk6, Mk7 and Detailing Sections.  :evil:

Anyway it's about time you, a) got a Golf Mk7 of some description, and b) did some detailing on something with 4 wheels (not a caravan).  :kiss:

Get to it Simon!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 October 2015, 17:23
I did give the Mk2 a wash and QD a couple of weeks ago. It only ever gets dusty, so it doesn't even need it's wax topping up. The daily cars are getting rather neglected at the moment. If I don't have time to clean them properly, I'd rather leave them alone. I never seem to have the time these days, as I'm chasing my monthly mileage totals on Garmin Connect when even the chance arises.

As for buying another car, A) I've lost all interest in them and B) the hunt is on for a building project. If fact I've made an offer on a knackered cottage with an acre of land, but despite it being the "offers in the region of" price, the seller seems to want to wait until it is properly advertised to see if any higher offers come in. I can see it going for more money than I'm prepared to muster.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 October 2015, 18:09
Cleaned my car for the first time today. Just a good wash for now. Quite a few marks here and there, I think it needs decontamination and claying? Nasty little chip on the bonnet, in fairness it is actually very small and most wouldn't notice but now I know it's there...

If someone has some advice on using a snow foam gun I'd be grateful. I have the one from Wo-Wo connected to a hosepipe. I used Valetpro advanced neutral - plenty of foam but it didn't cling, tried reducing the water pressure which helped a bit but still it just slid off.

I wasn't going to add any pictures as I reckon it won't stand too much scrutiny but it is shiny and very red!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 18:28
I did give the Mk2 a wash and QD a couple of weeks ago. It only ever gets dusty, so it doesn't even need it's wax topping up. The daily cars are getting rather neglected at the moment. If I don't have time to clean them properly, I'd rather leave them alone. I never seem to have the time these days, as I'm chasing my monthly mileage totals on Garmin Connect when even the chance arises.

As for buying another car, A) I've lost all interest in them and B) the hunt is on for a building project. If fact I've made an offer on a knackered cottage with an acre of land, but despite it being the "offers in the region of" price, the seller seems to want to wait until it is properly advertised to see if any higher offers come in. I can see it going for more money than I'm prepared to muster.

How's the cycling going.  Any sportives coming up?  Haven't managed to get out on mine much lately but now we've got the Amarok at least we can just chuck (carefully place) them all in the back and go off in the one vehicle, without worrying about damaging the R or getting mud all over the place.  A few off road outings are on the cards this winter.

Now your building project sounds interesting.  Are you renovating to sell or renting it out, or keeping as a weekend/holiday home.  You could plant a nice orchard in that acre, nice manageable size.  Hope you manage to secure it at your budgeted price.  Are you planning on doing it all the work yourself, or get other trades in?  Got good contacts? I would think so, you being an architect.  Shame you are so far away as we have good contacts in just about every trade. 

Let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 18:36
Cleaned my car for the first time today. Just a good wash for now. Quite a few marks here and there, I think it needs decontamination and claying? Nasty little chip on the bonnet, in fairness it is actually very small and most wouldn't notice but now I know it's there...

If someone has some advice on using a snow foam gun I'd be grateful. I have the one from Wo-Wo connected to a hosepipe. I used Valetpro advanced neutral - plenty of foam but it didn't cling, tried reducing the water pressure which helped a bit but still it just slid off.

I wasn't going to add any pictures as I reckon it won't stand too much scrutiny but it is shiny and very red!

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/0adc8129-fb27-426a-9e09-13b1d0ca7948_zpsotd5inf4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0adc8129-fb27-426a-9e09-13b1d0ca7948_zpsotd5inf4.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/20151001_173804_zpsmfyrkflu.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151001_173804_zpsmfyrkflu.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/Mobile%20Uploads/20151001_173842_zpsujeo1vbe.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151001_173842_zpsujeo1vbe.jpg.html)

That looks great Watts. Tornado Red looks brilliant when clean, a shine like no other.  :cool: 

When you start cleaning your own car you notice things you never saw before.  Then, if you carry on cleaning it, you start to obsess over all these little things.  Vicious circle.  :laugh:

Neil at WoWo is best placed to advise on the use of the WoWo foam cannon.  I use a proper snow foam lance hooked up to a Karcher pressure washer, so not sure about the settings on your cannon.  ValetPro Advanced is the best snow foam IMO.  It's not as thick as some foams but it shifts dirt really well.  Some have very thick foam that clings for England but actually doesn't bring the grime off.  You want it to cling for a couple mins then for it to start sliding off as that's it shifting the muck.  Sounds like you just need to fiddle with the dilution setting (if it has one). Neil's your man for advice on WoWo gear.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 October 2015, 18:52
Thanks for that, I'll email Wo-Wo.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 01 October 2015, 19:55
Hi Watts

Thes now foam lance needs some playing with to get the settings just right. You'll never get as much cling as a PW lance as it doesn't have the range of adjustments but as long as there is some cling then the snow foam will be doing its job.

It might be worth sending me some pictures of your car once covered and when I'm back in the office I have a user video that the lads at OCD Finish did for me.

Cheers

Neil

Ps car look mint!!!! My R was going to be TR until I cancelled it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 October 2015, 20:39
Thanks Neil. Not sure the foam stays on long enough for a photo! I tried adjusting the dial but that just seemed to thin the foam down, 0 seemed best. Mind you it was very thick foamy foam! Perhaps that's just how it is?

The car does look very shiny, cheers! TR does seem to compensate a bit for marks but I've now found some rather bad swirling on the bonnet. I think I'll have to get someone in for a machine polish.

What did you go for instead of the R?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 01 October 2015, 21:21
A quick run over with a DA will sort the bonnet.

I'll post pics tomorrow but it's a BMW milk float!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2015, 22:50
I'll post pics tomorrow but it's a BMW milk float!

Yeah, right  :laugh:

Can't wait to see the pics of the milk float.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 02 October 2015, 09:12
I did give the Mk2 a wash and QD a couple of weeks ago. It only ever gets dusty, so it doesn't even need it's wax topping up. The daily cars are getting rather neglected at the moment. If I don't have time to clean them properly, I'd rather leave them alone. I never seem to have the time these days, as I'm chasing my monthly mileage totals on Garmin Connect when even the chance arises.

As for buying another car, A) I've lost all interest in them and B) the hunt is on for a building project. If fact I've made an offer on a knackered cottage with an acre of land, but despite it being the "offers in the region of" price, the seller seems to want to wait until it is properly advertised to see if any higher offers come in. I can see it going for more money than I'm prepared to muster.

How's the cycling going.  Any sportives coming up?  Haven't managed to get out on mine much lately but now we've got the Amarok at least we can just chuck (carefully place) them all in the back and go off in the one vehicle, without worrying about damaging the R or getting mud all over the place.  A few off road outings are on the cards this winter.

Now your building project sounds interesting.  Are you renovating to sell or renting it out, or keeping as a weekend/holiday home.  You could plant a nice orchard in that acre, nice manageable size.  Hope you manage to secure it at your budgeted price.  Are you planning on doing it all the work yourself, or get other trades in?  Got good contacts? I would think so, you being an architect.  Shame you are so far away as we have good contacts in just about every trade. 

Let us know how you get on.

Pm'd
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 02 October 2015, 11:01
After some glowing recommendations on here, I bought some Bouncers Done and Dusted QD. It arrived this morning so seemed only right to give it a go since I only cleaned the car yesterday. Excellent stuff, brings out the glossy shine a treat! Never thought I'd be out before breakfast drying the dew from my car and then polishing it! I might have to adjust my medication...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 02 October 2015, 11:17
After some glowing recommendations on here, I bought some Bouncers Done and Dusted QD. It arrived this morning so seemed only right to give it a go since I only cleaned the car yesterday. Excellent stuff, brings out the glossy shine a treat! Never thought I'd be out before breakfast drying the dew from my car and then polishing it! I might have to adjust my medication...

Glad you like it. I was really impressed with the finish it left, the bodywork was so smooth.

I'm contemplating buying their Winter wax 'Fortify'.  I've already bought some Collinite 845 ready for my winter prep but I've seen a few pics of the Fortify on the Detailing World forum and really like want I've seen so far. Decisions, decisions  :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 02 October 2015, 12:51
Cheers Blackmass, really good stuff. I also like that you can pretty much use it all over the car. I've got some C2V3 to apply soon for the winter which was also recommended on here somewhere. As I mentioned in a previous post, I found some swirl marks on the bonnet last night which I'd really like polishing but I think with the pennies in my pocket dwindling fast, that'll have to wait until next year. Afterall, it's not like they'll be going anywhere!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 09 October 2015, 22:41
**Apologies to anyone upset by non-VAG content  :tongue:**

No detailing done on the GTi today unfortunately. Poor car is looking neglected after 3 weeks without a clean, the longest its ever been! Helping my Mum move house has taken priority though and I haven't found the time recently.

My gear has started arriving for my winter prep detail though and had a good opportunity to test out one in particular today. My fiancée picked up this 2 year old Fiesta Ecoboost this morning. Personally I really like it. She couldn't stretch to a Polo Bluemotion GT unfortunately, but the Fiesta really has surprised me. Anyway, the standard dealer prep obviously wasn't up to the standard of us detailing type and being white, I had the perfect excuse to test my new fallout remover, Bilt Hamber Korrosol.

Previously using IronX, I really rate the Korrosol and wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. The supplied spray head worked better and got better coverage than IronX, the smell was a hundred times better and it certainly didn't lack in effectiveness!

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And here's the new car looking much better after 4 hours work:
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 October 2015, 22:59
i8s? Fiesta's? it's all detailing, so bring it on.  :grin:

Great work Dan.  :cool:

Will be doing the same this weekend on mine, but with IronX.  Not as satisfying on a black car though as you don't see it turning purple on the car (ok on the wheels), until it runs off onto the gravel driveway.  Purple gravel is the new trend, didn't you know..  :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 10 October 2015, 08:18
Looks great Dan, sure you've earned some brownie points there mate!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 October 2015, 23:02
Managed to finally get started on giving it the first detail today, though have to complete it next weekend. I'd asked the dealer not to touch it after removing transport stickers, so there was a lot of glue residue along the roof line, lower sills B pillars, and on the windscreen. 

Today all that came off with the decontamination phase -  wash - IronX - Tardis - clay. 

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/706/21476964623_b36ed4608c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yHR4kv)

So a bit of this:

Valet Pro Advanced Snow Foam
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And this:

IronX iron remover
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/22108146211_316823a9fa_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zFC2CF)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/764/21910601818_cccbc2e373_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zoayyS)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/21910501198_ec16f34e8c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zoa3E3)

Followed by Tardis bug and tar remover (no pics - hands too gooey to pick up camera!) and started claying it but still few panels to do.  Gave it a final wash.

Next weekend: Finish claying - light DA polish - seal - wax.

Work in progress, but here's a pic of it with it's big bro Amarok. Excuse the rusty brake discs, normally clean them off with a quick spin but the beast was in the way.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/774/22108778601_c964993202_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zFFgBX)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 11 October 2015, 23:45
It has begun....  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 12 October 2015, 12:05
Hows the raceglaze filter working Booth, getting rid of water marks?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 12 October 2015, 12:39
Looks great Bec already!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2015, 13:30
It has begun....  :laugh:

Oh yes!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 12 October 2015, 13:36
Looking good Rebecca, can't wait to see the finish article.

Just a couple of questions if I may?

What Clay do you use, clay bar, cloth or mitt?  When applying the iron remover, do you cover the whole car? When removing the iron remover do you use a cloth or just rinse it off?

I'll be ordering my last 'bits' for my Winter prep this week from Auto Finesse. Hopefully start it this weekend,fingers crossed the weather plays ball.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2015, 14:11
Hows the raceglaze filter working Booth, getting rid of water marks?

It's brilliant Kyle. Used it 3 times now and am kicking myself for not buying one 2 years ago. Best £100 quid I've ever spent on detailing gear. Yesterday's efforts were so much more relaxed as I didn't have to race against the water marks drying on.  After rinsing I could just leave it and not bother drying it off, but it seems wrong to leave it dripping, lol, and I like to have it properly finished off, and, as I have lots of great WoWo towels plus the Sidekick dryer, it would be a shame not to use them!  But the wing mirror water trap can drip all day long and no water marks.  :laugh:

I'll post a review thread on it this week.  I'm keeping a note of how many uses I get from the first filter pack.  Someone on vwroc, got a year before they had to purchase a replacement pack but they only used it for the final rinse. I've used it for all rinsing but used unfiltered water for the 2 bucket washes.   

So far, very, very good.  :smiley:   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2015, 14:30
Looking Rebecca, can't wait to see the finish article. j

Just a couple of questions if I may?

What Clay do you use, clay bar, cloth or mitt?  When applying the iron remover, do you cover the whole car? When removing the iron remover do you use a cloth or just rinse it off?

I'll be ordering my last 'bits' for my Winter prep this week from Auto Finesse. Hopefully start it this weekend,fingers crossed the weather plays ball.

Hi Rob

I used to use Bilt Hamber or DoDo Juice clay bars but am a convert to the clay cloth or mitt and unlikely to go back to traditional clay bars.  I've been using a prototype clay mitt that I'm testing for WoWo, so not yet available. I have used DoDo Juice sponge clay pads but much prefer a cloth, easier to use and hugs the contours on the car better than a flat sponge pad as they are quite rigid.  I would say a decent clay mitt from a reputable detailing site will be fine, that's what I'd go for. I'd probably get something like this although it's out of stock on this site atm.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/detailing-clay-bars/carpro-polyshave-clay-cloth/prod_1361.html   

Some work with water and some need lubricant which can be a simple mild shampoo solution or a proper lube. I love DJ Born Slippy but have used just water before.

As for the iron remover.  I did the roof first, then one side of the car, including the wheels, then the other side, the rear and front.  I sprayed it on, let it dwell for 5 mins (less time if it's sunny), gave it a gentle rub over with a soft MF and then rinsed off.

Not sure if you are using bug and tar remover, but similar procedure, applied to a dry car, either sprayed on or applied with a cloth a panel or two at a time, then wiped over with a MF, and rinsed off thoroughly. Don't let the solvent dry on the car, I wiped over almost immediately and concentrated efforts on the areas where I knew there was glue residue from the stickers.     

Then after all that....we will need pictures of your winter efforts :laugh:   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: C3PO on 12 October 2015, 16:04
Quick wash and wax yesterday seeing as the weather has stayed nice. Products used are as follows:

Karcher K4 ecologic
Valet Pro Ph Neutral snow foam
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Dodo Juice Hard Candy Panel Pot
Britemax twins
Auto Glym Tire Dressing
Poor Boys Wheel Sealant

Oh and the excellent Wo Wo Lambswool Mitt, Wo Wo Microfibre Mitt, Wo Wo Drying Towel and Wheel Woolies

The result

(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08268_zpssxbdteym.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08268_zpssxbdteym.jpg.html)
(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08267_zpsisvcvrxr.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08267_zpsisvcvrxr.jpg.html)
(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08265_zps7xf2wsfi.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08265_zps7xf2wsfi.jpg.html)

Need to now try Dodo Juice Purple haze to see if the blue really pops.

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 12 October 2015, 16:22
Hi all, havent been here for a while  :lipsrsealed:

would just like to thank everyone for all the really great advice here in the detailing section. spent last night reading up on lots of stuff i havent a clue about and quite frankly hadn't considered before; because my old girls a bit of shed if i'm honest!
Booth, your work is excellent, very in depth and lots of.... drum roll please.... detail!

thanks again!


sorry for hijacking this thread but just wanted to give credit where its due!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2015, 19:28
Quick wash and wax yesterday seeing as the weather has stayed nice. Products used are as follows:

Karcher K4 ecologic
Valet Pro Ph Neutral snow foam
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Dodo Juice Hard Candy Panel Pot
Britemax twins
Auto Glym Tire Dressing
Poor Boys Wheel Sealant

Oh and the excellent Wo Wo Lambswool Mitt, Wo Wo Microfibre Mitt, Wo Wo Drying Towel and Wheel Woolies

The result

(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08268_zpssxbdteym.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08268_zpssxbdteym.jpg.html)
(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08267_zpsisvcvrxr.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08267_zpsisvcvrxr.jpg.html)
(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08265_zps7xf2wsfi.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08265_zps7xf2wsfi.jpg.html)

Need to now try Dodo Juice Purple haze to see if the blue really pops.

Neil

That looks fantastic Neil.  I just love Lapiz after a good detail.  :cool:  Many of my favourite products on your list.

Someone on another forum, used the DJ Blue Velvet wax on their Lapiz and it looked good.  Then they used DJ Purple a Haze and it looked amazing, really brought out the colour, better than with the BV.  Seems to be a great choice choice for Lapiz.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2015, 19:34
Hi all, havent been here for a while  :lipsrsealed:

would just like to thank everyone for all the really great advice here in the detailing section. spent last night reading up on lots of stuff i havent a clue about and quite frankly hadn't considered before; because my old girls a bit of shed if i'm honest!
Booth, your work is excellent, very in depth and lots of.... drum roll please.... detail!

thanks again!


sorry for hijacking this thread but just wanted to give credit where its due!

Thanks jimmy, appreciate you taking to trouble to comment. :smiley: It's very nice to get good feedback and glad you are finding some useful stuff in this section from all who dwell in here. There's some really great people contributing, and long may it continue. 

Look forward to you sharing your tips and detailing exploits in the future.  And obligatory pics of course.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 12 October 2015, 20:33

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Then after all that....we will need pictures of your winter efforts :laugh:
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Thanks Rebecca for another detailed response. I expected nothing less. :smiley:

I think I'll try a clay cloth as well as a bar.  Talking of Carpro.....Here's a few towels I bought last week by Carpro.
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0068_zps8xsjx1in.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0068_zps8xsjx1in.jpg.html)

Of course I'll post some pics when I've finished my Winter prep.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2015, 22:17

Thanks Rebecca for another detailed response. I expected nothing less. :smiley:

I think I'll try a clay cloth as well as a bar.  Talking of Carpro.....Here's a few towels I bought last week by Carpro.
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0068_zps8xsjx1in.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0068_zps8xsjx1in.jpg.html)

Of course I'll post some pics when I've finished my Winter prep.

What great colour coordination.  You've missed your calling as a fashion/interior designer Rob.  They look very soft. Can I have the MAOM chew, lol.

I find the clay cloths easier for the contours of the car.  Let us know which you prefer if you try both. And I know you'll give us some good reviews on your purchases.

Very much look forward to hearing how you get on and the accompanying pics.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 12 October 2015, 22:31
The Moma is long gone I'm afraid. Bought the cloths from Dooka detailing and they always pop a little sweetie in with your order. Top customer service!  :grin:

I'll be doing a review of the Gyeon Silk Dryer soon. I need to use it a few more times before I make up my mind though.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 13 October 2015, 08:37
Look forward to the review Booth, sounds good, just need to convince the Mrs that £100 for a filter is money well spent next!

Oooh a WoWo Clay Mitt eh? I've been really impressed with my Farecla G3 one, could do with a refresh, I assume you'll be reviewing that too?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 13 October 2015, 09:55
Quick wash and wax yesterday seeing as the weather has stayed nice. Products used are as follows:

Karcher K4 ecologic
Valet Pro Ph Neutral snow foam
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Dodo Juice Hard Candy Panel Pot
Britemax twins
Auto Glym Tire Dressing
Poor Boys Wheel Sealant

Oh and the excellent Wo Wo Lambswool Mitt, Wo Wo Microfibre Mitt, Wo Wo Drying Towel and Wheel Woolies

The result

(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08268_zpssxbdteym.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08268_zpssxbdteym.jpg.html)
(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08267_zpsisvcvrxr.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08267_zpsisvcvrxr.jpg.html)
(http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r675/nwelch376/DSC08265_zps7xf2wsfi.jpg) (http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/nwelch376/media/DSC08265_zps7xf2wsfi.jpg.html)

Need to now try Dodo Juice Purple haze to see if the blue really pops.

Neil

Neil, your car looks amazing! Glad to see we are well represented  :cool:

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 13 October 2015, 10:00
Look forward to the review Booth, sounds good, just need to convince the Mrs that £100 for a filter is money well spent next!

Oooh a WoWo Clay Mitt eh? I've been really impressed with my Farecla G3 one, could do with a refresh, I assume you'll be reviewing that too?

We're really hoping that the clay mitt will stand up to Becs rigourous testing! It has relatively unique features which I'm hoping will be great addition to the WOWO prep collection.

Watch this space for a 'new products' giveaway.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 October 2015, 11:21
The Moma is long gone I'm afraid. Bought the cloths from Dooka detailing and they always pop a little sweetie in with your order. Top customer service!  :grin:

I'll be doing a review of the Gyeon Silk Dryer soon. I need to use it a few more times before I make up my mind though.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Gyeon towel.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 October 2015, 11:24
Look forward to the review Booth, sounds good, just need to convince the Mrs that £100 for a filter is money well spent next!

Oooh a WoWo Clay Mitt eh? I've been really impressed with my Farecla G3 one, could do with a refresh, I assume you'll be reviewing that too?

As Neil says, it a prototype clay mitt I'm testing.  So not yet available. I won't divulge my thoughts just yet.  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 October 2015, 11:28

We're really hoping that the clay mitt will stand up to Becs rigourous testing! It has relatively unique features which I'm hoping will be great addition to the WOWO prep collection.

Watch this space for a 'new products' giveaway.

Cheers

Neil

No pressure then. :laugh:

Hi Neil, should be able to give the feedback on the clay mitt after this weekend's session. I'll email it to you?

Quick question, I've used and will continue to use with a clay lube, but is it suitable for use with plain old water?  If so I'll try it with that too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 13 October 2015, 12:41

We're really hoping that the clay mitt will stand up to Becs rigourous testing! It has relatively unique features which I'm hoping will be great addition to the WOWO prep collection.

Watch this space for a 'new products' giveaway.

Cheers

Neil

No pressure then. :laugh:

Hi Neil, should be able to give the feedback on the clay mitt after this weekend's session. I'll email it to you?

Quick question, I've used and will continue to use with a clay lube, but is it suitable for use with plain old water?  If so I'll try it with that too.

Yes should be fine with both as per our clay bar. Be interested which method you'd recommend though.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 25 October 2015, 15:04
Not exactly detailing. Used ODK 'Entourage' quick detailer for the first time this morning. I'm very impressed with the results. Not the best pictures but hopefully you get an idea. Is it better that Bouncer's Done & Dusted? It's too close to call as they're both excellent.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0092_zpsqzhfnqdt.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0092_zpsqzhfnqdt.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0090_zps5m1zka0m.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0090_zps5m1zka0m.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0089_zpsq8kzzcvh.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0089_zpsq8kzzcvh.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0091_zpseigna4da.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0091_zpseigna4da.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2015, 16:52
^^
Looks great Rob. :cool:

The pink fluid looks similar to Chemical Guys Speed Wipe (which is best QD I've tried so far, never any streaks and a dream to use). 

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-sprays/chemical-guys-speed-wipe/prod_180.html

Maybe it's all the same stuff just different labels/bottles.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: BadcarEurope on 30 October 2015, 11:19
Really great work :) looks fine, even in this non-sunny days :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 30 October 2015, 11:42
Here's a couple of photos I took yesterday of ODK Entourage...
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0100_zpsy4lqpahu.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0100_zpsy4lqpahu.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0099_zpstfbpq8ej.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-10/IMAG0099_zpstfbpq8ej.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 12:07
^^^
Nice beading.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 30 October 2015, 13:44
Thanks Rebecca. I'm very impressed with the ODK quick detailer.
I've just checked the weather forecast for the weekend and it's looking promising.
All being well I'll start my first Winter prep tomorrow morning. I'm going to start getting my 'bits' together this afternoon.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2015, 14:11
Thanks Rebecca. I'm very impressed with the ODK quick detailer.
I've just checked the weather forecast for the weekend and it's looking promising.
All being well I'll start my first Winter prep tomorrow morning. I'm going to start getting my 'bits' together this afternoon.

Hope the weather holds for your winter detail Rob.  Look forward to seeing the results.

Just a wash for mine think weekend and another cost of wax if time permit.  Also claying some of the Amarok - that's a job and a half.  :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 October 2015, 17:06
Disappointing effort today. I wanted to get one or preferably two coats of wax on but I left it a bit late. By the time I'd got home from work and had lunch it was about 3. I had to wash the wheels, then the car and dry it off so by then the sun was going in. Got the bonnet and one side waxed but it wasn't buffing off too well, perhaps because I wasn't giving it enough time to dry off? Also, the air was damp and the roof was starting to get damp. As I was buffing the was off it just wasn't coming up that glossy.

Any ideas anyone? Other than start earlier...

I was using Finish Kare 1000p.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 October 2015, 22:34
Disappointing effort today. I wanted to get one or preferably two coats of wax on but I left it a bit late. By the time I'd got home from work and had lunch it was about 3. I had to wash the wheels, then the car and dry it off so by then the sun was going in. Got the bonnet and one side waxed but it wasn't buffing off too well, perhaps because I wasn't giving it enough time to dry off? Also, the air was damp and the roof was starting to get damp. As I was buffing the was off it just wasn't coming up that glossy.

Any ideas anyone? Other than start earlier...

I was using Finish Kare 1000p.

Not used FinishKare but either you've left it on too long and it's hardened too much to buff off properly, or the paintwork was too damp to buff properly, or you've not left it on long enough, although with the latter it should be easy to buff off but won't give you the best results.  I've had it start raining half way through waxing the car and it is hard to buff off with wet paintwork and wet microfibres!  Best thing to do is apply another coat on top of any remaining unbuffed off wax and then buff it off when it is just starting to bite, i.e you run a finger through it and it just catches.  That should buff off the current and any left from the previous coat at the same time, but if it doesn't then you might need to remove the existing wax altogether with either a concentrated shampoo wash, or using something like Gtecniq Panel Wipe or DoDo Juice Lime Prime Lite (both non abrasive pre wax cleansers) and start again with the wax.

Oh, and start earlier next time.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2015, 13:27
Only time for a quick snow foam and 3 bucket wash today, plus tyres dressed and tailpipes polished, as the weather is looking decidedly iffy.  Waxing will have to wait until next week.

Valet Pro Advanced PH Neutral snow foam and lance
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
WoWo lambswool wash mitt
WoWo wheel mitt
Wheel Woolies
WoWo and DJ MF drying towels
Quarts tyre dressing on foam pads
Mothers Mag and Aluminium metal polish
WoWo MF buffing cloths
 
Also started claying my partner's Amarok.  Because it's slab sided, it's actually easier to clean and clay than the contoured R. 
 
Few quick pics of the R.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5805/22645885586_ce8d8449ce_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Av95Pd)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5682/22049153574_44dd27b0a1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zApFbf)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5655/22645890276_b9db442ab3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Av97d5)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/757/22671915535_59eb953931_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AxruBr)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/570/22671921535_2400553373_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AxrwoT)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 November 2015, 13:44
Only time for a quick snow foam and 3 bucket wash today, plus tyres dressed and tailpipes polished, as the weather is looking decidedly iffy.  Waxing will have to wait until next week.

Valet Pro Advanced PH Neutral snow foam and lance
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
WoWo lambswool wash mitt
WoWo wheel mitt
Wheel Woolies
WoWo and DJ MF drying towels
Quarts tyre dressing on foam pads
Mothers Mag and Aluminium metal polish
WoWo MF buffing cloths
 
Also started claying my partner's Amarok.  Because it's slab sided, it's actually easier to clean and clay than the contoured R. 
 

Looks great, as always Rebecca. Are you going to give the Amarok 'the works' or stop at claying it? It's a big beast!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 November 2015, 14:53
Disappointing effort today. I wanted to get one or preferably two coats of wax on but I left it a bit late. By the time I'd got home from work and had lunch it was about 3. I had to wash the wheels, then the car and dry it off so by then the sun was going in. Got the bonnet and one side waxed but it wasn't buffing off too well, perhaps because I wasn't giving it enough time to dry off? Also, the air was damp and the roof was starting to get damp. As I was buffing the was off it just wasn't coming up that glossy.

Any ideas anyone? Other than start earlier...

I was using Finish Kare 1000p.

Not used FinishKare but either you've left it on too long and it's hardened too much to buff off properly, or the paintwork was too damp to buff properly, or you've not left it on long enough, although with the latter it should be easy to buff off but won't give you the best results.  I've had it start raining half way through waxing the car and it is hard to buff off with wet paintwork and wet microfibres!  Best thing to do is apply another coat on top of any remaining unbuffed off wax and then buff it off when it is just starting to bite, i.e you run a finger through it and it just catches.  That should buff off the current and any left from the previous coat at the same time, but if it doesn't then you might need to remove the existing wax altogether with either a concentrated shampoo wash, or using something like Gtecniq Panel Wipe or DoDo Juice Lime Prime Lite (both non abrasive pre wax cleansers) and start again with the wax.

Oh, and start earlier next time.  :laugh:

Thanks for that, I think it was the combination of rushing it so it wasn't ready for buffing and the damp in the air. It was verry foggy this morning when I set off to work at 6.20! Having said all that, the waxed areas are looking pretty good today.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2015, 16:39
Looks great, as always Rebecca. Are you going to give the Amarok 'the works' or stop at claying it? It's a big beast!

I would like to give it the works and it needs it, but just not sure when I'm going to find time to do it. Weekends seem to be getting busier and busier, and can barely fit my own car in!  So it will get done, but in stages.  Noticed when I was claying it, it's got a massive scratch along the tailgate which will need polishing out.  Sometimes you wish you'd never started these things, lol.

More importantly, mine needs another coat of wax, or two.  The finish is not yet up to my standards and certainly not up to the finish that I achieved on the Mk6.  It's a work in progress.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 November 2015, 17:33
Looks great, as always Rebecca. Are you going to give the Amarok 'the works' or stop at claying it? It's a big beast!

I would like to give it the works and it needs it, but just not sure when I'm going to find time to do it. Weekends seem to be getting busier and busier, and can barely fit my own car in!  So it will get done, but in stages.  Noticed when I was claying it, it's got a massive scratch along the tailgate which will need polishing out.  Sometimes you wish you'd never started these things, lol.

More importantly, mine needs another coat of wax, or two.  The finish is not yet up to my standards and certainly not up to the finish that I achieved on the Mk6.  It's a work in progress.

Your .:R looks great in the photos and I'm sure you'll get it up to your high standard soon. Not a great time of year for detailing unfortunately. Good luck with the Amarok; when you've finished, you need to make sure your other half gets rid of his car cleaning broom and changes his cleaning methods! :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2015, 19:18
Looks great, as always Rebecca. Are you going to give the Amarok 'the works' or stop at claying it? It's a big beast!

I would like to give it the works and it needs it, but just not sure when I'm going to find time to do it. Weekends seem to be getting busier and busier, and can barely fit my own car in!  So it will get done, but in stages.  Noticed when I was claying it, it's got a massive scratch along the tailgate which will need polishing out.  Sometimes you wish you'd never started these things, lol.

More importantly, mine needs another coat of wax, or two.  The finish is not yet up to my standards and certainly not up to the finish that I achieved on the Mk6.  It's a work in progress.

Your .:R looks great in the photos and I'm sure you'll get it up to your high standard soon. Not a great time of year for detailing unfortunately. Good luck with the Amarok; when you've finished, you need to make sure your other half gets rid of his car cleaning broom and changes his cleaning methods! :grin:

OMG.  If he comes any where near it with the broom after I've spent hours nurturing the paintwork, I will kill him.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 November 2015, 19:29
OMG.  If he comes any where near it with the broom after I've spent hours nurturing the paintwork, I will kill him.  :laugh:

  :grin: :laugh: :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 November 2015, 17:25
Gave the interior a hoover out, put the winter mats in, leather cleaned with Gliptone leather cleaner and plastics cleaned with AF Total then dressed with Poorboys Natural Look. Bit more respectable in there now and ready for it's service tomorrow.

Poorboys Natural Look - Wow this stuff smells good!! Kinda like bubblegum, I love it!!

For those of you out there using Gliptone to clean your leather, do you have any application tips? Found the leather a bit tacky after using it, but a wipe with a damp microfibre sorted that out. Just wondering if you have any hints for best results?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2015, 17:37
Gave the interior a hoover out, put the winter mats in, leather cleaned with Gliptone leather cleaner and plastics cleaned with AF Total then dressed with Poorboys Natural Look. Bit more respectable in there now and ready for it's service tomorrow.

Poorboys Natural Look - Wow this stuff smells good!! Kinda like bubblegum, I love it!!

For those of you out there using Gliptone to clean your leather, do you have any application tips? Found the leather a bit tacky after using it, but a wipe with a damp microfibre sorted that out. Just wondering if you have any hints for best results?

Poorboy's Natural Look is the BEST.  :cool:  My all time favourite interior dressing by a long way.

Re the Gliptone, exactly as you have done - damp microfibre stops the tackiness. I wipe the leather over with a damp cloth first then I apply it to a slightly damp MF and no tackiness at all.  Also don't be tempted to use too much. A little goes further than might appear. The Gliptone cleaner is very thick and at first it seems like you are using loads of the bottle and you think it's not going to go that far, but when you've finished you realise you've only used a bit.

Smells divine!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 November 2015, 17:46
Thanks Rebecca, cheers for the advice! Have you ever had to use a leather brush on yours? I'd imagine not with your pampering from new but my seats still have a slight shine to them. Maybe need a deeper cleaning after 66K miles!


Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2015, 18:20
Thanks Rebecca, cheers for the advice! Have you ever had to use a leather brush on yours? I'd imagine not with your pampering from new but my seats still have a slight shine to them. Maybe need a deeper cleaning after 66K miles!

Sorry Dan I accidentally posted my reply into your post (have a moderator modify button that I hit by mistake!) put it back to normal now.

Anyway......I've got a leather brush but never used it, never needed to. As you say the leather on my Mk6 was cared for from new. so never really got shiny, except the drivers seat a bit.

The brush itself is a really hard brush and I would worry that it could actually do some damage to (certainly) new quite stiff leather.

However with older leather that has got shiny over time which is the norm, I think if I were you I would try the brush out to knock back some of the shine, just go careful.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 November 2015, 18:25
Ooo the responsibility that comes with being a mod!  :tongue:

Yeah I've had a gentle scrub with the leather brush I bought from Polished Bliss but I still think they could be better. Definitely better than they were but I want to get them as good as I can before applying the Gyeon Leather Coat I've bought.

I have a lot of respect for Larry Kosilla at Ammo NYC and watch his videos on a regular basis but his more aggressive leather cleaning techniques look just that, a bit aggressive! Still he is an experienced pro and maybe gentle use of a scrub pad is what I need!  :huh:
https://youtu.be/R0EOb2nEWtk (https://youtu.be/R0EOb2nEWtk)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2015, 18:59
Ooo the responsibility that comes with being a mod!  :tongue:

Yeah I've had a gentle scrub with the leather brush I bought from Polished Bliss but I still think they could be better. Definitely better than they were but I want to get them as good as I can before applying the Gyeon Leather Coat I've bought.

I have a lot of respect for Larry Kosilla at Ammo NYC and watch his videos on a regular basis but his more aggressive leather cleaning techniques look just that, a bit aggressive! Still he is an experienced pro and maybe gentle use of a scrub pad is what I need!  :huh:
https://youtu.be/R0EOb2nEWtk (https://youtu.be/R0EOb2nEWtk)

I know, the power eh.  :laugh:

I agree, I think the older more supple, worn-in leather can take, and needs a more aggressive approach. I can see that giving the surface a scrub would lift the 'nap' so to speak and eliminate some of the shine. Not sure you'll ever get rid of it completely though as that is part of how leather ages.

If you've got a good video to work off, that's great (not had chance to watch it yet but will), and I'm sure he knows what the leather can take.  Just be extra careful if you've got any areas that look close to splitting.  On my Mk6 there was an area on the seam of the (door) side bolster of the driver's seat that I thought I'd caught with a buckle or something.  On much closer inspection I realised it had just split in 3 little lines with age.  So avoid being aggressive around the seans and where the stitching is.

Let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 November 2015, 18:17
Much needed maintenance wash on fiancee's Fiesta today, weather has been prohibitive to cleaning it before now and as she works 7 days a week pretty much it's been hard to find the time before now. Anyway on to the pics:
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My first time looking after a white car and it's only actually now that I can really see the difference that using some pre-wash and a brush along panel lines etc makes. Don't do this on the Fiesta and the dirt in the recesses sticks out like a sore thumb. So I like the fact it's teaching me haha! Also laughed when I saw the nose of my car in the last pic like 'give me some attention please!'.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 November 2015, 19:38
Really nice job there Dan.  The Fiesta looks great.  Lovely reflections.  :cool:

Yeah, don't leave your GTI out!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 November 2015, 21:49
Don't worry the GTi will get more than it's fair share of love soon! Only a few miles away from having done 30,000 miles in it since I bought it last Feb now and it's been the best time I've had in a car yet! It deserves some reward for that so hoping to find time during the week for a seats out interior clean and I've got rear discs and pads to do so some arch cleaning may be involved too  :tongue:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 14 November 2015, 08:51
I'm a huge fan of the new Fiesta. My son has one in red and they are a superb car to drive and look fantastic as well. Well done Ford.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 14 November 2015, 10:37
I'm a huge fan of the new Fiesta. My son has one in red and they are a superb car to drive and look fantastic as well. Well done Ford.

Yeah we've only had this one a few weeks but it really is a cracking little car!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 15:11
Always entertaining snow foaming in high winds.  Had to point the lance in the opposite direction to where I wanted the snow foam to go in order to get it on the car.   :laugh:

Cleaned inside and out.  No doubt the shininess will be very short-lived.
 
Also fitted my door sill protectors.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 15 November 2015, 15:18
Yeah the wind has been pretty crazy this weekend!

Only two pics after a full outside and inside clean, gotta say I'm disappointed Bec!  :tongue: The R looks absolutely fantastic, even if it is a short lived shine! There's great depth to that paint! Any top up of protection or was it just a maintenance wash?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 15:34
Yeah the wind has been pretty crazy this weekend!

Only two pics after a full outside and inside clean, gotta say I'm disappointed Bec!  :tongue: The R looks absolutely fantastic, even if it is a short lived shine! There's great depth to that paint! Any top up of protection or was it just a maintenance wash?

LOL.

I really wanted to get another coat of wax on it but didn't get time so just a maintenance wash today.  The paint is nowhere near deep enough yet for my liking. Needs another 2 coats of wax yet.  Work in progress!

Thoroughly cleaned the inside though too. And yes only a couple of pics because I was too busy doing these (not strictly detailing but they require a very clean surface before applying, so detailing related sort of, lol):

Passenger side front and rear
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Driver side front and rear
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 15 November 2015, 15:47
These things are always a work in progress lol! I have a list as long as my arm for mine :) Sill protectors look great, same brand as your Mk6 ones correct?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:27
These things are always a work in progress lol! I have a list as long as my arm for mine :) Sill protectors look great, same brand as your Mk6 ones correct?

Yeah Dan they are the same make as my Mk6 ones - Lockwood.  Really good quality and finish. Can't fault them and best of all they protect from the stone chips that come with having a gravel driveway.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 November 2015, 18:57
Only two pics after a full outside and inside clean, gotta say I'm disappointed Bec!  :tongue:

Just for you Dan.  :tongue: :laugh:

More pics from today's R bath-time!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 16 November 2015, 10:00
Thanks Bec, I feel much happier now!  :smiley:

Think the 5 doors suits the Mk7 better than 3 doors. Whereas on Mk6 I prefer the look of 3 doors but have a 5dr for practicality.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 November 2015, 14:17
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5800/23036622365_e4ca11c4cc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B6EHfe)

Your wipers are still up and the screen is dry  :huh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 November 2015, 15:59
Your wipers are still up and the screen is dry  :huh:

That was the trick photo.  Congratulations you passed the test ;-)

Just forgot to put them down whilst the screen was still wet, as I usually do. Not the first time I've forgotten.  Remembered as I was taking the photos.  Just dampen the blades first, then put back into normal position. No ill effects sustained.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 November 2015, 16:03
Thanks Bec, I feel much happier now!  :smiley:

Think the 5 doors suits the Mk7 better than 3 doors. Whereas on Mk6 I prefer the look of 3 doors but have a 5dr for practicality.

Never really thought about the 5dr Mk7 looking better than the 3dr, and compared to the Mk6. But think you might be right, it does suit 5dr better, having compared a few pics now.  Regardless I need5dr for practicality as you do.  I think one of the great strengths of the Golf is it looks great in both versions.  Not the case with many other cars.  Don't like the R in Estate form at all though.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 19 November 2015, 17:44
Was going to clean the rear arches and callipers today but weather and a tool situation (see here:http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2524496#msg2524496 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2524496#msg2524496)) meant that I gave up for today!

So my car still looks like this  :cry:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/566/22728529828_464d71aa47_b.jpg)

Really would love to know who thought carpet would be a great arch lining material!!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 November 2015, 16:04
Totally agree about the arch liner material on the rear. Front arches are great, really easy to clean being plastic, but the rears!!! Mud and dirt just clings to the lining fabric and there's no getting it off.  :angry:   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JBirchy on 23 November 2015, 08:53
Gave my GTI a well eared bath at the weekend after it having it's Michelin Pilot Alpin Winter Tyres fitted.

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Main job for the weekend was to give my Father-In-Laws 18 month old Range Rover Sport a thorough Winter Protection... Thoroughly cleaned, degreased, detarred and clayed, followed by a DA polish with Britemax BlackMAX to prep the paint, and a wax with Soft99 Fusso Light. Glass cleaned and sealed with GTechniq G1, tyres dressed, exhausts polished and interior wiped and hoovered. Simple job but looks miles better than it did!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/0C400B4A-D2C5-42B7-B723-7C00DD337981_zpsqkww2bpf.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/2014%20Range%20Rover%20Sport/0C400B4A-D2C5-42B7-B723-7C00DD337981_zpsqkww2bpf.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 November 2015, 15:11
Really would love to know who thought carpet would be a great arch lining material!!

It's for sound deadening.

I agree, it's a proper pain trying to clean it with the wheels still on. I guess the vast majority of people do little more than spray the hose under their wheel arches, so it doesn't really matter to them.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2015, 18:11
Really would love to know who thought carpet would be a great arch lining material!!

It's for sound deadening.

I agree, it's a proper pain trying to clean it with the wheels still on. I guess the vast majority of people do little more than spray the hose under their wheel arches, so it doesn't really matter to them.

Do you take your wheels off every time you clean your car then?  Guess that's not too onerous if you only clean it twice a year.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 November 2015, 08:21
It's the Passat that gets neglected. The Golf gets a proper 'wash' every other week which includes the insides of the wheels and the inside of the arches as far as I can reach with a mitt. The wheels come off when it has a proper 'clean', which admittedly isn't all that often.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Cossieian on 04 December 2015, 21:54
Pick it up tomorrow morning after getting professionally detailed and protected the last 2 days, typical wind and rain forecast for tomorrow :cry: won't stay looking like this for long

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 December 2015, 22:25
Pick it up tomorrow morning after getting professionally detailed and protected the last 2 days, typical wind and rain forecast for tomorrow :cry: won't stay looking like this for long

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

That looks fantastic Cossieian. Bet you're chuffed with it :cool:

No it may be short-lived but it's nicely protected against the elements now.  Won't take much to get it looking like that again.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Cossieian on 05 December 2015, 04:36
Thank you Rebecca, although I haven't physically seen it yet I know it will be top notch job :smiley:
Hopefully all I'll need to do now to keep it clean is a good safe wash once a week to keep them nastys away :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 December 2015, 17:30
Finally got around to a maintenance wash after 3 weeks of being too busy  :smiley:

Befores:
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Afters:
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5835/23433303942_bf30543b77_b.jpg)
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/22914740703_32e545c73e_b.jpg)

Put some Fk1000p on the wheel faces for some added protection to the diamond cut finish and got to try out my new WoWo foam applicators for the first time. Bottom line is they are soft, great value and just brilliant! Top work again Neil!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 December 2015, 17:32
Pick it up tomorrow morning after getting professionally detailed and protected the last 2 days, typical wind and rain forecast for tomorrow :cry: won't stay looking like this for long

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

Looks awesome, and getting it dirty again is part of the fun surely?  :tongue: Drive, clean, sleep, repeat  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 December 2015, 19:52
Lots of lovely Tornado Reds on here atm, very festive.  :laugh:

Finally got around to a maintenance wash after 3 weeks of being too busy  :smiley:

Afters:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5728/23173867919_48f0aa74d4_b.jpg)
Put some Fk1000p on the wheel faces for some added protection to the diamond cut finish and got to try out my new WoWo foam applicators for the first time. Bottom line is they are soft, great value and just brilliant! Top work again Neil!

Looks beautiful Dan.  I do love Monzas.  And though I may have had my eye turned by the Mk7 R, the Mk6 GTI is still a looker, especially when it looks like that.  :cool:

I have done nothing to mine and another weekend goes by without time to clean it.  3 weeks since the last clean and looking a bit sorry for itself.  :cry:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5671/23489006326_1ba48d5eb4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BMDieG)
 
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Cossieian on 05 December 2015, 19:55
Finally got around to a maintenance wash after 3 weeks of being too busy  :smiley:

Befores:

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Looks great dude, if I'm totally honest I kinda like them looking dirty sometimes, then all of a sudden I get an urge that I must clean mine, even if I'm in bed sleeping I can't sleep thinking about it. How weird do I sound :laugh:

PS Shame on you Rebecca, 3 weeks without cleaning, you should be banned from the detailing area and summonsed straight to the how dirty is your MK7 thread ha ha ha
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 December 2015, 20:17

Looks great dude, if I'm totally honest I kinda like them looking dirty sometimes, then all of a sudden I get an urge that I must clean mine, even if I'm in bed sleeping I can't sleep thinking about it. How weird do I sound :laugh:

You are not alone in that.  The state of mine is keeping me awake at night too :cry: :laugh:

PS Shame on you Rebecca, 3 weeks without cleaning, you should be banned from the detailing area and summonsed straight to the how dirty is your MK7 thread ha ha ha

Haha, I have already bared my shame in that thread, lol.

Trouble is not sure when it's going to get done, what with all the Xmas stuff/commitments which seem to have started in earnest.  :undecided:  But I'm not sure I can hold out much longer, so may have to duck out of the food shopping next Sat.  My other half will understand, the alternative is a very agitated and grumpy me.  :laugh:

Anyway banned eh.........I'll get me coat. :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 December 2015, 08:26

Looks great dude, if I'm totally honest I kinda like them looking dirty sometimes, then all of a sudden I get an urge that I must clean mine, even if I'm in bed sleeping I can't sleep thinking about it. How weird do I sound :laugh:

You are not alone in that.  The state of mine is keeping me awake at night too :cry: :laugh:

PS Shame on you Rebecca, 3 weeks without cleaning, you should be banned from the detailing area and summonsed straight to the how dirty is your MK7 thread ha ha ha

Haha, I have already bared my shame in that thread, lol.

Trouble is not sure when it's going to get done, what with all the Xmas stuff/commitments which seem to have started in earnest.  :undecided:  But I'm not sure I can hold out much longer, so may have to duck out of the food shopping next Sat.  My other half will understand, the alternative is a very agitated and grumpy me.  :laugh:

Anyway banned eh.........I'll get me coat. :grin:

And you, the moderator of the detailing section too  :whistle: :whistle:
Take yourself to the naughty step to think about what you have done !!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2015, 08:48
PS Shame on you Rebecca, 3 weeks without cleaning, you should be banned from the detailing area and summonsed straight to the how dirty is your MK7 thread ha ha ha

And you, the moderator of the detailing section too  :whistle: :whistle:
Take yourself to the naughty step to think about what you have done !!

Such harsh treatment from you lot, haha. :shocked:

Years of keeping cars clean, week, week out.  One slip, and I’m on the naughty step, and being escorted out of the detailing section.  :cry: :cry:  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 December 2015, 10:23
PS Shame on you Rebecca, 3 weeks without cleaning, you should be banned from the detailing area and summonsed straight to the how dirty is your MK7 thread ha ha ha

And you, the moderator of the detailing section too  :whistle: :whistle:
Take yourself to the naughty step to think about what you have done !!

Such harsh treatment from you lot, haha. :shocked:

Years of keeping cars clean, week, week out.  One slip, and I’m on the naughty step, and being escorted out of the detailing section.  :cry: :cry:  :laugh:

In the world of detailing, your record is only as clean as your car currently is  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Cossieian on 06 December 2015, 11:03
Couldn't resist a little wash in the morning sun (apologies for the crap pic, must of had a filter on).
Also decided to give the inside a Hoover, the first Hoover since I collected the car...5 weeks ago  :lipsrsealed: OH DEAR NOW IM BANNED :embarrassed: :evil:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 December 2015, 11:46
PS Shame on you Rebecca, 3 weeks without cleaning, you should be banned from the detailing area and summonsed straight to the how dirty is your MK7 thread ha ha ha

And you, the moderator of the detailing section too  :whistle: :whistle:
Take yourself to the naughty step to think about what you have done !!

Such harsh treatment from you lot, haha. :shocked:

Years of keeping cars clean, week, week out.  One slip, and I’m on the naughty step, and being escorted out of the detailing section.  :cry: :cry:  :laugh:

In the world of detailing, your record is only as clean as your car currently is  :tongue:

Firm, but fair  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2015, 14:51
In the world of detailing, your record is only as clean as your car currently is  :tongue:

In that case..........I'm screwed.  :laugh:


Firm, but fair  :grin:

No Mercy from you lot then.   :cry: :cry: :cry:

Excuse the unladylike language but............

......B@stards.  :tongue: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2015, 14:56
Couldn't resist a little wash in the morning sun (apologies for the crap pic, must of had a filter on).
Also decided to give the inside a Hoover, the first Hoover since I collected the car...5 weeks ago  :lipsrsealed: OH DEAR NOW IM BANNED :embarrassed: :evil:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_2.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/image.jpg1_2.jpg.html)

Much as I would love to abuse my moderator powers and ban you for neglecting the interior for 5 :shocked: whole weeks, I just can't bring myself to do it when the exterior is looking that beautiful...... even though you cheated and paid a professional to do it.  :tongue:

It's a lonely place this naughty step.  :sad: :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 December 2015, 15:44
Haven't touched the interior mine for about as long  :sad:

One foot on the naughty step for me  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2015, 18:04
Haven't touched the interior mine for about as long  :sad:

One foot on the naughty step for me  :grin:

That's it!  Both of you out of the detailing section......NOW.  :laugh:

The outside of my car may be filth encrusted, but this inside is like a fake carbon fibre/piano gloss palace.  :cool: (not really)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 December 2015, 18:16
Haven't touched the interior mine for about as long  :sad:

One foot on the naughty step for me  :grin:

That's it!  Both of you out of the detailing section......NOW.  :laugh:

The outside of my car may be filth encrusted, but this inside is like a fake carbon fibre/piano gloss palace.  :cool: (not really)


I'll shut the door behind me.... :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2015, 21:29
I'll shut the door behind me.... :cry:

Dry your tears, you can stay.  This place would be the worse for your absence.  :smiley:

Back to topic......

No actual detailing today – had other things to do and it rained all day, which made me feel slightly better about my neglected car.

However I did a bit of detailing Christmas shopping this evening.   

Ordered this which I’ve had my eye for about a year.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html   It’s an Xmas/birthday present from my better half.  What more could a girl want for Xmas.  Who says romance is dead, lol!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/615/23487178321_33e00acf4c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BMtVQn)

Intending to do a bit of sealant comparing when the weather improves so also ordered a few candidates:

Sonax BSD
CarPro Reload
Gtechniq C2V3
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 December 2015, 21:51
I'll shut the door behind me.... :cry:

Dry your tears, you can stay.  This place would be the worse for your absence.  :smiley:

Back to topic......

No actual detailing today – had other things to do and it rained all day, which made me feel slightly better about my neglected car.

However I did a bit of detailing Christmas shopping this evening.   

Ordered this which I’ve had my eye for about a year.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html   It’s an Xmas/birthday present from my better half.  What more could a girl want for Xmas.  Who says romance is dead, lol!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/615/23487178321_33e00acf4c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BMtVQn)

Intending to do a bit of sealant comparing when the weather improves so also ordered a few candidates:

Sonax BSD
CarPro Reload
Gtechniq C2V3

Haha now I'm welling up with happiness!  :tongue:

Soon jealous of your metro vac! Also really looking forward to the results of your sealant test, that was a trio I was actually gonna compare for this winter but held out till I can give the car some correction love in the spring.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 December 2015, 22:41
The sealant test may have to wait till spring as want it on fresh clean polished paint which will take place after winter.  It's getting more complicated by the minute though!

One thing I'm really interested in is the question of whether wax and Gtechniq C2V3 and other similar sealants can really work together. I absolutely love the velvety depth and gloss finish of a good wax, which is key to making Deep Black Pearl look it's best IMO.  But I'm also interested in the merits of nano sealants and synthetic polymer sealants.  There is such contradictory info out there on what order is best if you are using wax with it. 

For instance many say that C2 needs bare clean paint in order to bond properly, and that wax will not last very long on top.  And others say you should put wax on first and then top with the sealant.  But although C2 gives great protection and has good reflective qualities, I'm not overly keen on the hard sterile, glassy finish it can give.  It doesn't match the lovely finish good wax. There's a trade off I think.  The finish is as important to me as the protection.

There's a lot of Gtechniq fanboys out there on other forums who will have you believe that nothing can better it, but I'm not convinced. I don't doubt the likes of C2 delivers on the durability and longevity of protections front, but I've yet to see anything of it to convince me of it's superiority in the finish and beading stakes, over a traditional sealant/wax combo.  It's quite subjective, so only way to find out is to test it myself.  So I will probably try:

panel with sealant only on bare paint
panel with sealant and wax on top
panel with wax on bare paint and sealant on top.

May run out of panels, haha. Will have to do a chart to remember what on what panel!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 07 December 2015, 09:41
I'll shut the door behind me.... :cry:

Dry your tears, you can stay.  This place would be the worse for your absence.  :smiley:

Back to topic......

No actual detailing today – had other things to do and it rained all day, which made me feel slightly better about my neglected car.

However I did a bit of detailing Christmas shopping this evening.   

Ordered this which I’ve had my eye for about a year.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html   It’s an Xmas/birthday present from my better half.  What more could a girl want for Xmas.  Who says romance is dead, lol!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/615/23487178321_33e00acf4c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BMtVQn)

Intending to do a bit of sealant comparing when the weather improves so also ordered a few candidates:

Sonax BSD
CarPro Reload
Gtechniq C2V3

Haha now I'm welling up with happiness!  :tongue:

Soon jealous of your metro vac! Also really looking forward to the results of your sealant test, that was a trio I was actually gonna compare for this winter but held out till I can give the car some correction love in the spring.

Very smart.

I've just ordered a garagevac from my wife for xmas but I'm not sure she see's the value in it  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JBirchy on 07 December 2015, 12:29
The sealant test may have to wait till spring as want it on fresh clean polished paint which will take place after winter.  It's getting more complicated by the minute though!

One thing I'm really interested in is the question of whether wax and Gtechniq C2V3 and other similar sealants can really work together. I absolutely love the velvety depth and gloss finish of a good wax, which is key to making Deep Black Pearl look it's best IMO.  But I'm also interested in the merits of nano sealants and synthetic polymer sealants.  There is such contradictory info out there on what order is best if you are using wax with it. 

For instance many say that C2 needs bare clean paint in order to bond properly, and that wax will not last very long on top.  And others say you should put wax on first and then top with the sealant.  But although C2 gives great protection and has good reflective qualities, I'm not overly keen on the hard sterile, glassy finish it can give.  It doesn't match the lovely finish good wax. There's a trade off I think.  The finish is as important to me as the protection.

There's a lot of Gtechniq fanboys out there on other forums who will have you believe that nothing can better it, but I'm not convinced. I don't doubt the likes of C2 delivers on the durability and longevity of protections front, but I've yet to see anything of it to convince me of it's superiority in the finish and beading stakes, over a traditional sealant/wax combo.  It's quite subjective, so only way to find out is to test it myself.  So I will probably try:

panel with sealant only on bare paint
panel with sealant and wax on top
panel with wax on bare paint and sealant on top.

May run out of panels, haha. Will have to do a chart to remember what on what panel!  :rolleyes:

This will be a good one! Must admit I was also very sceptical when it came to spray sealants but I'm now truly converted. Out of the three you're trying, personally I didn't get on with C2v3. The others are outstanding. BSD is quite tricky to apply in that it's certainly not slick. It might feel like the cloth is grabbing a bit but persevere and the results are tremendous, certainly from a beading point of view.

ReLoad looks glossier, smells amazing and also beads wonderfully. You can also apply it to a wet car to aid with the drying process which adds to the appeal for me too. Used after each wash, you're constantly topping up the protection which is ideal.

If I ever do single day enhancements for friends, after a single stage machine polish I generally always finish with Sonax Hybrid NPT aerosol sealant (also tricky to apply but easily lasts 8-9 months) topped with BSD. A brilliant combo.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Jon
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 07 December 2015, 18:03
[quote author=Booth11

Intending to do a bit of sealant comparing when the weather improves so also ordered a few candidates:

Sonax BSD
CarPro Reload
Gtechniq C2V3

Are you intending doing the teat on the R or your hubbies VW ? also did you get the detail done on it ?and does it look good ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 December 2015, 18:44
This will be a good one! Must admit I was also very sceptical when it came to spray sealants but I'm now truly converted. Out of the three you're trying, personally I didn't get on with C2v3. The others are outstanding. BSD is quite tricky to apply in that it's certainly not slick. It might feel like the cloth is grabbing a bit but persevere and the results are tremendous, certainly from a beading point of view.

ReLoad looks glossier, smells amazing and also beads wonderfully. You can also apply it to a wet car to aid with the drying process which adds to the appeal for me too. Used after each wash, you're constantly topping up the protection which is ideal.

If I ever do single day enhancements for friends, after a single stage machine polish I generally always finish with Sonax Hybrid NPT aerosol sealant (also tricky to apply but easily lasts 8-9 months) topped with BSD. A brilliant combo.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Jon

It will be an interesting test Jon.  It's also interesting to hear your thoughts on the C2V3 as that's probably the one I'm least convinced about. People either rave about it or don't rate it at all.  I shall see for myself but all the beading shots I've seen with it have failed to impress, very mediocre in that respect from what I've seen. Not sure why but I'm more optimistic about the   Sonax BSD, but of course I shall remain impartial when it comes to the test.  After initial application I will do some observations at defined intervals up to say a 3 month period.

Generally I'm not averse to spray sealants and sometimes use DJ Red Mist on top of wax or Chemical Guys Speed Wipe QD as a drying aid.  But I've always felt they detract from the warmth and glow that you get with wax as the last stage.

Roll on spring, eh!

 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 December 2015, 19:02
Are you intending doing the teat on the R or your hubbies VW ? also did you get the detail done on it ?and does it look good ?

I'll be doing the sealant test on the R. Probably at Easter when the weather is better (hopefully) and I have some time off work.

I haven't had time to fully detail the Amarok yet. Finding it difficult to find time to even clean my R at the moment, never mind the massive truck, lol.  And as my other half keeps taking it to be cleaned down at the local supermarket, I'm thinking it's pointless polishing it only for them to inflict more swirls on it.  Despite that I would like to at least get some protection on it, so will use a spray sealant on it when time permits.  I am shocked at how dirty it gets in such a short time, but then other half doesn't avoid puddles etc the way I do in my R, lol.

So the R will be the guinea pig.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 09 December 2015, 14:39
The old girl was looking quite dirty (for me) so whilst it was dry today I gave her a nice wash, dry, leather seats cleaned, inside cleaned, vac'd and cleaned the windows :whistle:

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/IMG_2887_zpsvozfxkme.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/IMG_2887_zpsvozfxkme.jpg.html)

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Looking fresh

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 December 2015, 17:03
^^

That's better. :cool:  Looks very smart, I love a monochrome GTI. Mk6 is a great looking car IMO.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 09 December 2015, 20:22
^^
 
That's better. :cool:  Looks very smart, I love a monochrome GTI. Mk6 is a great looking car IMO.

Mk6 how dare you Mr's Booth :cry: - you should have gone to Specsavers...... :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 December 2015, 21:41
^^
 
That's better. :cool:  Looks very smart, I love a monochrome GTI. Mk6 is a great looking car IMO.

Mk6 how dare you Mr's Booth :cry: - you should have gone to Specsavers...... :laugh:

Haha, I can't believe I typed that. :embarrassed:  :laugh:  Was meant to say Mk7 GTI is a great looking car, but I think the black Monzas made me have Mk6 on the brain.  Either way, Mk5,6,7 whatever, lol, yours is a great looking car.  :cool:

Presume the Monza's are your winter wheels?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 10 December 2015, 12:20
Yeah that looks great Eccie. Them wheels suit it really well!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 10 December 2015, 13:22
Presume the Monza's are your winter wheels?

Yes those are my winter wheels + winter tyres - the Austin's are tucked away until the spring :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 10 December 2015, 13:27
Yeah that looks great Eccie. Them wheels suit it really well!

Thanks KyleB I think the black wheels give it a harder more menacing look - I keep toying with the idea of having the rear of the roof wrapped gloss black, think it'd look well with the sunroof.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2015, 14:24
Presume the Monza's are your winter wheels?

Yes those are my winter wheels + winter tyres - the Austin's are tucked away until the spring :cool:

They really suit the car.  :cool:

Gloss black roof on a white car - used to love this look and it does look great, but starting to look a bit dated now IMO.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 10 December 2015, 16:25

Gloss black roof on a white car - used to love this look and it does look great, but starting to look a bit dated now IMO.

I'm Crushed :cry:     Once again, I'm at the back of the queue........... :angry:



Anyhow after cleaning my car yesterday, my wife promptly took it today and 'told' me to clean her car, Oh and don't forget to fill it up were her parting words......... :kiss:

Its not VAG but it is detailing

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/495304fd-f56f-4424-ad32-d11e02347231_zpsb3myf6zr.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/495304fd-f56f-4424-ad32-d11e02347231_zpsb3myf6zr.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 December 2015, 16:33
Went to the local hand/brush car wash place.

Not to have anything done you'll be glad to hear, but to talk to them about me designing a new covered wash area and enclosed valleting bays.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2015, 16:36

Gloss black roof on a white car - used to love this look and it does look great, but starting to look a bit dated now IMO.

I'm Crushed :cry:     Once again, I'm at the back of the queue........... :angry:

Anyhow after cleaning my car yesterday, my wife promptly took it today and 'told' me to clean her car, Oh and don't forget to fill it up were her parting words......... :kiss:

Its not VAG but it is detailing

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/495304fd-f56f-4424-ad32-d11e02347231_zpsb3myf6zr.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/495304fd-f56f-4424-ad32-d11e02347231_zpsb3myf6zr.jpg.html)

Ah, it's all clear now.  I sense a theme going on in the Eccie household.  :grin:  You want a black roof to match Mrs'.  It's a good look but has been done to death.   But her car looks lovely and clean and hopefully has a full tank.  :wink:

Nearly a month since mine last done  :cry:  It's no longer Deep Black Pearl but Crap Grey.  When I'm walking back to it in the works car park, I'm tempted to keep walking, such is the state of it and my shame.  :cry:  Planning to clean it on Sat morning, unless the weather conspires against me. 

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2015, 16:38
Went to the local hand/brush car wash place.

Not to have anything done you'll be glad to hear, but to talk to them about me designing a new covered wash area and enclosed valleting bays.

I was just about to ban you from here Simon, but you just redeemed yourself.  Still now you are doing work for 'the other side'  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2015, 16:38
Went to the local hand/brush car wash place.

Not to have anything done you'll be glad to hear, but to talk to them about me designing a new covered wash area and enclosed valleting bays.

I was just about to ban you from here Simon, but you just redeemed yourself.  Still, you are doing work for 'the other side'  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 December 2015, 17:02
If these places didn't exist, there wouldn't be as many swirled cars for the detailing industry to rectify. So in a way I'm helping to generate more business for the likes of Neil and Co. I ought to be on commission.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2015, 17:05
If these places didn't exist, there wouldn't be as many swirled cars for the detailing industry to rectify. So in a way I'm helping to generate more business for the likes of Neil and Co. I ought to be on commission.

Haha. It's a tenuous link, but full marks for your cheek! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 10 December 2015, 17:09
You want a black roof to match Mrs'. But her car looks lovely and clean and hopefully has a full tank.  :wink:

Nearly a month since mine last done  :cry:  It's no longer Deep Black Pearl but Crap Grey.  When I'm walking back to it in the works car park, I'm tempted to keep walking, such is the state of it and my shame.  :cry:  Planning to clean it on Sat morning, unless the weather conspires against me.

Its true I have black roof envy :rolleyes:

The merc is all glass and it looks well, inside and out - The Golf looks somewhat unfinished in comparison, I've had a quote at £120 and I've seen it done to another car, I was about to pull the trigger on it, but now I know its 'so last year' I'm going to get the sunroof sprayed white :laugh:

Of course I filled up my wife's car - I do as I'm told :smug:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 10 December 2015, 19:19
If these places didn't exist, there wouldn't be as many swirled cars for the detailing industry to rectify. So in a way I'm helping to generate more business for the likes of Neil and Co. I ought to be on commission.

Thanks mate, tell them they do a great job and we'll stay in business!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 10 December 2015, 19:23
I'd go for the black roof to be honest. Think it looks good. When I was getting a Tornado Red Golf I was going to do the roof gloss black.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 December 2015, 20:23
It's your car Eccie, go with your heart.

Gloss black wrapped roof on a Tornado Red car......NOOOO!  :sick:

ETTO.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 19 December 2015, 15:13
Cleaned mine again today after a week of driving round the rain and mud soaked roads of Rutland. Also cleaned the mother-in-law's Corsa which was sat next to it just because I had the time. Also want to see if she'll even notice! Haha  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 22 December 2015, 13:41
Just a quick wash for mine today,before the inevitable rain. Snowfoamed with Valet Pro Neutral, rinsed off and washed with Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild (still love the smell of this stuff), rinsed again and resealed with CarPro Hydro2 and then final rinse off with a bit of Bouncers Done and Dusted (also smells amazing). Gave the interior a hoover.

Now just waiting for that rain.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 December 2015, 14:33
Just a quick wash for mine today,before the inevitable rain. Snowfoamed with Valet Pro Neutral, rinsed off and washed with Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild (still love the smell of this stuff), rinsed again and resealed with CarPro Hydro2 and then final rinse off with a bit of Bouncers Done and Dusted (also smells amazing). Gave the interior a hoover.

Now just waiting for that rain.

Always the way isn't it. :sad:  Mind the rain should roll right off with your Hydro2 sealant on.  It's been raining non stop since the day I cleaned mine. Such is life.

Least you got the inside done too.  Didn[t get time to do mine last weekend, but desperate to try out the Metrovac I'm getting for xmas.  Never been so excited to hoover a car.  :laugh: 

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 23 December 2015, 22:15
I managed to wash my nwifes gtd today then polished both sides , the boot and back bumper exhaust and back box with autoglym srp then used poorboys exp sealent and it is looking good . I had previously polished it with srp but it rained and I didn't get it finished .
Hopefully shortly I will get it dry long enough  to top with Jetseal /or Blacklight
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sokkia on 28 December 2015, 18:30
Managed to give it a detail at last. After 6 weeks and no wash since collection it was looking needy. Just with the time of year and weather never had chance til now. Feel better for it, managed to

Bilberry Wheel clean the wheels then Fall out remove
2 Bucket wash
Decontaminate the car
Wash again
Poorboys sealant for wheels and body
Inside hoover and upholstery clean and auto finesse interior detail.

Still need another sealant coat then its wax time and the seats need protecting. I will get there  :wink:

From this

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_093944_001_zpswdrf3nz0.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_093944_001_zpswdrf3nz0.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_093958_zpskgcceeds.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_093958_zpskgcceeds.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_094012_zpswrj3ctkk.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_094012_zpswrj3ctkk.jpg.html)

to this

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125105_zpsfoqhxi8p.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125105_zpsfoqhxi8p.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125115_zps8x9iwmho.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125115_zps8x9iwmho.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125127_zpspyqnqvnd.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125127_zpspyqnqvnd.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125209_zpsq4uiimok.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125209_zpsq4uiimok.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 28 December 2015, 20:51
I know it's not even a VeeDub but here is some of my handy work:-

Usual wash and dry

Chemical Guys V07 sealant

Swissvax Onyx

Gtechniq C5 and OCD Finish Hydro Shield on glass

Tyres dressed with Quarts



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Just in case anyone is wondering, the cloths on the back bumper are there incase the rear number plates falls off, lol! I was worried that the bonding tape didn't feel that sticky!,,

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 December 2015, 20:52
Managed to give it a detail at last. After 6 weeks and no wash since collection it was looking needy. Just with the time of year and weather never had chance til now. Feel better for it, managed to

Bilberry Wheel clean the wheels then Fall out remove
2 Bucket wash
Decontaminate the car
Wash again
Poorboys sealant for wheels and body
Inside hoover and upholstery clean and auto finesse interior detail.

Still need another sealant coat then its wax time and the seats need protecting. I will get there  :wink:

From this

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_093944_001_zpswdrf3nz0.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_093944_001_zpswdrf3nz0.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_093958_zpskgcceeds.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_093958_zpskgcceeds.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_094012_zpswrj3ctkk.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_094012_zpswrj3ctkk.jpg.html)

to this

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125105_zpsfoqhxi8p.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125105_zpsfoqhxi8p.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125115_zps8x9iwmho.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125115_zps8x9iwmho.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125127_zpspyqnqvnd.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125127_zpspyqnqvnd.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151227_125209_zpsq4uiimok.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151227_125209_zpsq4uiimok.jpg.html)



Wow!  That's some impressive shine. :cool: One of the best I've seen.

What a superb job.  What sealant and wax are you using?  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 December 2015, 20:59
I know it's not even a VeeDub but here is some of my handy work:-

Usual wash and dry

Chemical Guys V07 sealant

Swissvax Onyx

Gtechniq C5 and OCD Finish Hydro Shield on glass

Tyres dressed with Quarts



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BD82D2F2-6F60-4F83-9DC1-C213A8C89BEE_zps (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/mrsbevpt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/BD82D2F2-6F60-4F83-9DC1-C213A8C89BEE_zpsrub9oyff.jpg.html)

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9F7F1234-E6C3-46F3-BD3B-E2EBC9BC2C32_zps (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/mrsbevpt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/9F7F1234-E6C3-46F3-BD3B-E2EBC9BC2C32_zpsbi7kskcb.jpg.html)

Just in case anyone is wondering, the cloths on the back bumper are there incase the rear number plates falls off, lol! I was worried that the bonding tape didn't feel that sticky!,,



I'm sorry Neil but we simply can't have BMW's looking that beautiful in here. :cool:  You must leave immediately, haha. :tongue:

That is one gorgeous colour and I have to say I much prefer this M4 to the outgoing i8. 

Very, very impressive gloss, is that more from the CG sealant or the SV Onyx, or both?  I'm soon to get a couple of panel pots of Swissvax wax (Onyx and Best of Show).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 28 December 2015, 21:10
Not sure to be honest.

The vo7 sealant is great because it has gloss enhancers in it, so a hybrid sealant. Really easy to use and they suggest that it can be used as a top up inbetween regular waxing sessions.

Hopefully the bimmer won't offend too many, and to reset the equlaibrium I'll post some of the bug once that's been done. Mid Jan can't come quick enough to see what we can do on a Clubsport!

Have the links posted OK as I'm just getting text which is weird?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sokkia on 28 December 2015, 21:57
Hi Booth

So far just a single coat of Poorboys EX-P sealant, haven't had chance to get a coat of wax on it as yet. Think the low sun helps the pics  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 December 2015, 23:35
Hi Booth

So far just a single coat of Poorboys EX-P sealant, haven't had chance to get a coat of wax on it as yet. Think the low sun helps the pics  :smiley:

Don't be so modest, lol - it looks tremendous even without the wax!  I've long used Poorboys Ex-P under DoDo Juice wax and it's easy to forget how good it actually is on it's own.  I always like to top it off with wax to give a depth to the paint but the shine Ex-P gives is excellent as shown to great effect on your car.  Very nice.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: VWB on 29 December 2015, 22:33
In Ireland for Christmas break, but ferry was cancelled today, so thought I'd make use of the time and wash the car!

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/8FF7A994-92FD-4AF1-9324-95E1C753EE27.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/8FF7A994-92FD-4AF1-9324-95E1C753EE27.jpg.html)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/9B4909DB-2FE0-421C-973F-CD3533C06A9B.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/9B4909DB-2FE0-421C-973F-CD3533C06A9B.jpg.html)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/BF2D2EC8-133D-4DB3-9FA8-E40B9706CAB2_2.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/BF2D2EC8-133D-4DB3-9FA8-E40B9706CAB2_2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 29 December 2015, 22:39
Very nice!

I wish I would be brave enough to own another black car!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 December 2015, 23:27
In Ireland for Christmas break, but ferry was cancelled today, so thought I'd make use of the time and wash the car!

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/8FF7A994-92FD-4AF1-9324-95E1C753EE27.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/8FF7A994-92FD-4AF1-9324-95E1C753EE27.jpg.html)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/9B4909DB-2FE0-421C-973F-CD3533C06A9B.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/9B4909DB-2FE0-421C-973F-CD3533C06A9B.jpg.html)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/BF2D2EC8-133D-4DB3-9FA8-E40B9706CAB2_2.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-12/BF2D2EC8-133D-4DB3-9FA8-E40B9706CAB2_2.jpg.html)

It's black, it's beautifully clean and shiny!  What's not to like. :drool:  :cool:

Lovely job!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: VWB on 29 December 2015, 23:37
Thanks. Missing some tyre dressing but could only bring the basics.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 30 December 2015, 09:51
Thanks. Missing some tyre dressing but could only bring the basics.

Lovely job! You've answered one of my questions in that you took cleaning kit with you. Is this normal? Does everyone do that? I feel like a right amateur! Going away for a few days tomorrow but hadn't even considered taking car cleaning kit. The boot is too small as it is!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: VWB on 30 December 2015, 10:31
It's probably not normal! We were away for over a week, so as a bit of escape and some time in the fresh air I took a couple of mitts and drying towels.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 30 December 2015, 10:46
Managed to get the GTD clean for the first time in 6 weeks and 1,500 miles following the god damned awful weather we have had in November and December. Despite people thinking white cars are a pain to keep clean, it actually didn't look that bad from a distance (given the time and mileage since the last clean). Here's what i started with

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5741/23685045169_4e7fdfe784_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C5Y3KK)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5830/24052888255_f609355377_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CDtkFV)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5787/23944732822_bc0a3d1257_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CtV1R5)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5813/24052886825_ffee721b03_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CDtkgg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1517/23757213410_d483611d81_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CckVRL)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/23944730632_3e42c272ba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CtV1cj)

So usual clean, Liberal coating of snow foam then worked into small areas with a detailing brush whilst it was doing it's magic. Rinsed off. Washed with TBM and grit guards, using a wo-wo lambswool mit and megs shampoo. Rinsed again then a good spray down with AutoSmart Tardis to get rid of the tar spots and Iron-X to remove any bonded contaminants (of which there were plenty).

Quick wash again and rinse. Wheels cleaned with Bilberry / megs shampoo and a dedicated lambswool mit. Rinsed and whole car dried with a wo-wo drying towel using Megs last touch as a drying aid and my Metro blaster air drier. Tyres dressed, interior given a quick hoover and a wipe down with a damp microfibre and all finished leaving this. I think it's how a 2 1/2 years old and 20,000 mile car should look ?

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1647/24026781786_e6811a2ee1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CBax9o)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5789/23970315811_0bdae2f8a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cwb8M6)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5710/23757211060_6cd422f0a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CckVaf)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/23970314801_12f3836947_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cwb8tF)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1534/23424659044_c0a0b50b62_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BFXv2N)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1452/23757209400_4b7525d295_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CckUEC)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1474/23424657664_6293d044c9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BFXuC1)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5663/23757208470_6affd0dd5f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CckUoA)

I hope it meets the high standards set by all here  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 30 December 2015, 11:18
Looks great, like the red GTD badges.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 December 2015, 15:08
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5663/23757208470_6affd0dd5f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CckUoA)

I hope it meets the high standards set by all here  :grin:

Looks superb sootchuker.  Great work :cool:

Actually didn't look too bad initially considering it hadn't been washed for 6 weeks.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 30 December 2015, 15:18
VWB
 Its perfectly normal to take car cleaning kit on holiday I do it when we go away for a week with my mother in law but we have to take two cars so I have plenty to do when away and it gets me out the house for a while .

Sootchucker
Your car is looking really good , My wifes mk6 is clean but I cant get a spare lots of hours to finish polishing it , have done it with A/g srp and poorboys exp sealant but want to finish it with Jetseal  and I have to start mine as well its not been washed for 3 weeks ....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 January 2016, 13:20
Happy new year, fellow detailers! No detailing today, but have just ordered a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster from Clean Your Car ready for the next clean.

Been thinking about getting one for sometime to get rid of all that annoying trapped water and drips from mirror housings, grill, wheels etc when I dry the car, and Clean Your Car's 10% new year discount on all their products (other than those already on special offer) gave me the incentive to buy.

If anyone else needs any detailing gear and wants to get the benefit of their discount, it ends at midnight tonight. Discount code; NEWYEAR10
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 January 2016, 13:46
Happy new year, fellow detailers! No detailing today, but have just ordered a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster from Clean Your Car ready for the next clean.

Been thinking about getting one for sometime to get rid of all that annoying trapped water and drips from mirror housings, grill, wheels etc when I dry the car, and Clean Your Car's 10% new year discount on all their products (other than those already on special offer) gave me the incentive to buy.

If anyone else needs any detailing gear and wants to get the benefit of their discount, it ends at midnight tonight. Discount code; NEWYEAR10

Happy New Year!

Sidekick is a great buy SRGTD.  Good tip about the CYC discount too. :smiley:

I've just upgraded to a MetroVac n Blo vacuum/dryer.  As it does drying duty too, my Sidekick may be up for sale in near future.  Atm someone else has first refusal on it but if not, it may be up for grabs for £40 if anyone is interested?  Its perfect condition but is missing the flat nozzle attachment (the less useful one) but has the long nozzle.  The other one is somewhere in the house but is evading detection atm.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 03 January 2016, 16:36
Happy new year, fellow detailers! No detailing today, but have just ordered a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster from Clean Your Car ready for the next clean.

Been thinking about getting one for sometime to get rid of all that annoying trapped water and drips from mirror housings, grill, wheels etc when I dry the car, and Clean Your Car's 10% new year discount on all their products (other than those already on special offer) gave me the incentive to buy.

If anyone else needs any detailing gear and wants to get the benefit of their discount, it ends at midnight tonight. Discount code; NEWYEAR10

Happy New Year!

Sidekick is a great buy SRGTD.  Good tip about the CYC discount too. :smiley:

I've just upgraded to a MetroVac n Blo vacuum/dryer.  As it does drying duty too, my Sidekick may be up for sale in near future.  Atm someone else has first refusal on it but if not, it may be up for grabs for £40 if anyone is interested?  Its perfect condition but is missing the flat nozzle attachment (the less useful one) but has the long nozzle.  The other one is somewhere in the house but is evading detection atm.

pm sent  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 January 2016, 17:32
Happy new year, fellow detailers! No detailing today, but have just ordered a Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster from Clean Your Car ready for the next clean.

Been thinking about getting one for sometime to get rid of all that annoying trapped water and drips from mirror housings, grill, wheels etc when I dry the car, and Clean Your Car's 10% new year discount on all their products (other than those already on special offer) gave me the incentive to buy.

If anyone else needs any detailing gear and wants to get the benefit of their discount, it ends at midnight tonight. Discount code; NEWYEAR10

Happy New Year!

Sidekick is a great buy SRGTD.  Good tip about the CYC discount too. :smiley:

I've just upgraded to a MetroVac n Blo vacuum/dryer.  As it does drying duty too, my Sidekick may be up for sale in near future.  Atm someone else has first refusal on it but if not, it may be up for grabs for £40 if anyone is interested?  Its perfect condition but is missing the flat nozzle attachment (the less useful one) but has the long nozzle.  The other one is somewhere in the house but is evading detection atm.

pm sent  :wink:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Misterp on 05 January 2016, 16:08
Bought a bunch of stuff over Christmas but been raining on and off since I finished work. Not happy.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 January 2016, 21:31
Bought a bunch of stuff over Christmas but been raining on and off since I finished work. Not happy.

What did you get?

It's a complete drag this constant rain. Hoping for a better weekend for some at TLC, but it ain't looking too promising :-(
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Misterp on 06 January 2016, 09:24
Bought a bunch of stuff over Christmas but been raining on and off since I finished work. Not happy.

What did you get?

It's a complete drag this constant rain. Hoping for a better weekend for some at TLC, but it ain't looking too promising :-(

Very much like the rest of the country, it has rained on and off everyday Over the Christmas break.

Just replacing old stock but decided to get some wowo stuff (foam applicators, microfibres and drying cloth) and Neil kindly threw in a clay mitt. Bought some valet pro advanced neutral  snow foam as my auto finesse snow foam had finished. I also just stocked up on iron out and I thought I'd try the new auto finesse ultra glaze and the dodo juice supernatural hybrid paste that you recommended to me some time ago.

Tbh I need to get on to my dad. He was talking about constructing a sheltered car port at his house and I can use that when raining.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 January 2016, 17:51
Bought a bunch of stuff over Christmas but been raining on and off since I finished work. Not happy.

What did you get?

It's a complete drag this constant rain. Hoping for a better weekend for some at TLC, but it ain't looking too promising :-(

Very much like the rest of the country, it has rained on and off everyday Over the Christmas break.

Just replacing old stock but decided to get some wowo stuff (foam applicators, microfibres and drying cloth) and Neil kindly threw in a clay mitt. Bought some valet pro advanced neutral  snow foam as my auto finesse snow foam had finished. I also just stocked up on iron out and I thought I'd try the new auto finesse ultra glaze and the dodo juice supernatural hybrid paste that you recommended to me some time ago.

Tbh I need to get on to my dad. He was talking about constructing a sheltered car port at his house and I can use that when raining.

All the WoWo stuff is truly excellent as you will find out. Let us know what you think of it all, including the AF glaze and DoDo Juice SNH, which is very nice compliment to a wash with the DJ Suernatural Shampoo.  :smiley:

Yes, failing a garage, a covered area for cleaning would be very nice!  Persuade your dad.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 09 January 2016, 19:34
So of you may know I'm in to detailing, although a bit of a newbie, so any paint issue is unacceptable, certainly one where a respray will be required.

So this is the misalignment on the boot, and what it has caused

This has cut through the clear coat and paint and into the base coat.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssjdwmkjg.jpeg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssjdwmkjg.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: VWB on 09 January 2016, 20:01
Ouch. Is it from something poorly aligned or a distorted panel? Is it still rubbing?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 09 January 2016, 20:08
Ouch. Is it from something poorly aligned or a distorted panel? Is it still rubbing?

Boot lid is sitting to low and has damaged the bumper. Car is 3 weeks old
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 January 2016, 21:42
That is quite shocking remlapeel.  :cry:

Doesn't matter what the car is, totally unacceptable. What's the dealer said?  Your Jag is looking even more like a candidate for possible rejection now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Cossieian on 10 January 2016, 16:37
Washed mine today and took some pics just for Rebecca :grin:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/C12F08E0-233E-451A-9CBD-F31CD8E9EF44.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/C12F08E0-233E-451A-9CBD-F31CD8E9EF44.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/08364A7F-CEC7-4FCE-A84F-ED9FDC005EFA_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/08364A7F-CEC7-4FCE-A84F-ED9FDC005EFA_1.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/AFB4D52F-7DD7-4AE1-8956-46C981325E3A_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/AFB4D52F-7DD7-4AE1-8956-46C981325E3A_1.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/22D98AD1-B5F3-457B-8639-63C94007E6BD.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/22D98AD1-B5F3-457B-8639-63C94007E6BD.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/DEED145D-81CD-4D2F-A4D6-02A5B60F6B1F_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/DEED145D-81CD-4D2F-A4D6-02A5B60F6B1F_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 January 2016, 18:26
Cossieian - that looks stunning. Mine is TR too and I love the colour. I think your new wheels look great but not so sure on your car, they look a bit sober. Perhaps better if they had a gloss finish? I can only give you a 5/10 for parking though :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bgbazz on 10 January 2016, 18:51
Went downstairs...took a look...shook my head...went back inside!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 20:02
Washed mine today and took some pics just for Rebecca :grin:

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/C12F08E0-233E-451A-9CBD-F31CD8E9EF44.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/C12F08E0-233E-451A-9CBD-F31CD8E9EF44.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/08364A7F-CEC7-4FCE-A84F-ED9FDC005EFA_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/08364A7F-CEC7-4FCE-A84F-ED9FDC005EFA_1.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/AFB4D52F-7DD7-4AE1-8956-46C981325E3A_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/AFB4D52F-7DD7-4AE1-8956-46C981325E3A_1.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/22D98AD1-B5F3-457B-8639-63C94007E6BD.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/22D98AD1-B5F3-457B-8639-63C94007E6BD.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/DEED145D-81CD-4D2F-A4D6-02A5B60F6B1F_1.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/DEED145D-81CD-4D2F-A4D6-02A5B60F6B1F_1.jpg.html)

 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:  Ian I am speechless.  No I'm not - it looks bloody AMAZING.  :cool: :cool: :cool: 

Now please stop posting pictures of it looking so shiny and glossy, you are making me feel quite inadequate, lol.

How nice to have your own personal car park with such great lighting, but you need to stop those other trespassers parking their cars in it.  They are not worthy.  Yours is! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 20:03
Washed it and tried out a new wax http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276690.0
 
The wash was a good chance to see how the C2v3 I applied to the Prets 2 weeks ago was performing.  The C2v3 didn't stop the wheels picking up any less dirt over the last couple of weeks (compared to Poorboys), BUT, they were noticeably easier to clean, the dirt melted away with ease and they came up a real treat. I do like the slick finish and think it is superior to the PB.  So 2 out of 3 ain't bad!    :afro:
 
I also got the opportunity to try out the blower/dryer function of my new Metro Vac n Blo.  Excellent power and I went round the whole car with it, including all the water traps we are all well acquainted with.  It dried 80% of the car with ease, so all that was needed was to go around with my WoWo towels and just blot the tiny amount of water remaining.  I didn't get time to use the vacuum function in the interior as it started raining after I'd finished waxing (no surprise there  :rolleyes:), and had other stuff to do, so that will have to wait a little longer, but not too long, as I have some new R logo's carpet mats arriving this week and can't put them in a dirty footwell, although I might save them for spring/summer to save them from the winter mud.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 10 January 2016, 21:17
That is quite shocking remlapeel.  :cry:

Doesn't matter what the car is, totally unacceptable. What's the dealer said?  Your Jag is looking even more like a candidate for possible rejection now.

I have rejected it with the finance company now, just waiting for their response. It's a shame because it's a really nice car
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 January 2016, 21:31
That is quite shocking remlapeel.  :cry:

Doesn't matter what the car is, totally unacceptable. What's the dealer said?  Your Jag is looking even more like a candidate for possible rejection now.

I have rejected it with the finance company now, just waiting for their response. It's a shame because it's a really nice car

Wise move.  Good luck, hope they see sense and it all works out.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: VWB on 10 January 2016, 21:43
Hope it's all sorted soon for you. Keep us updated.

Some good looking detailing efforts this weekend! I managed to wash mine yesterday and applied some gyeon view on the windows today. Gave them a quick going over with the clay bar first, surprising how dirty they were for a new car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Misterp on 10 January 2016, 22:41
I got everything ready to clean then it started raining so I gave up.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 12 January 2016, 14:52
Gave mine a good clean inside and out today, looks and smells lovely! Whilst the Jag is covered in mud just taking up space on my driveway
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 January 2016, 17:38
Gave mine a good clean inside and out today, looks and smells lovely! Whilst the Jag is covered in mud just taking up space on my driveway

You really haven't bonded with that Jag have you?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 16 January 2016, 12:50
I think I'll give it a miss today...

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0179_zps7tfsrsii.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0179_zps7tfsrsii.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0178_zpsxr9noovx.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0178_zpsxr9noovx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 January 2016, 13:34
I think I'll give it a miss today...

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0179_zps7tfsrsii.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0179_zps7tfsrsii.jpg.html)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0178_zpsxr9noovx.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/IMAG0178_zpsxr9noovx.jpg.html)


Wise move.  Your car is wearing a furry coat.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 January 2016, 13:35
Had a little try of the out of my Vc n Blo the other eveing.  Got new R logo car mats and although am saving them for spring/summer, wanted to see if they were a good fit in the footwells and see the in situ.  So I needed to hoover the footwells.  All I can say is..............Awesome vacuum!!! 

The suction is phenomenal.  The footwells were full of gravel, thick dried mud, leaves and all manner of other winter crap.  Literally within 2 mins all gone, and I mean every speck, and with ease, no rubbing the hoover tools vigorously to get engrained dirt off or bits that have worked their way into the fibres, the vacuum just sucked it all up in no time.  Will try out the mini tools at the weekend when I give the rest of the car a good going over and will post up thoughts, but so far.......... I love this machine.  :afro:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5704/23525489372_714991bdba_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BQShnJ)

It also has the dual dryer function and I pretty much dried off the whole car with it last sunday and just used the towels to dab up the remaining drops.  Great piece of kit.

Haven't yet tried out all the interior  hoover mini tools yet but will do soon and will then post a proper review of it up
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 16 January 2016, 14:00
Good to hear you're happy with your Christmas pressie.

I'll be buying the Metro 'Vac & Go' when it's back in stock from Polished Bliss.
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah204/robert39minors/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/Screenshot_2016-01-03-14-16-51_zps3g0lt438.png) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/robert39minors/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-01/Screenshot_2016-01-03-14-16-51_zps3g0lt438.png.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 January 2016, 20:19
If it's anything likes it's big brother, you won't be disappointed!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 20 January 2016, 18:49
Not strictly detailing but in preparation of a full decon detail on my Bros i8 and because I have a glass back:-

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/mrsbevpt/Mobile%20Uploads/D9C9885C-AE38-43CD-8404-EFED3B6B8578_zpsvt4krumu.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/mrsbevpt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D9C9885C-AE38-43CD-8404-EFED3B6B8578_zpsvt4krumu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 20 January 2016, 20:05
I like that!
My back is also a tad delicate so that would be a great asset round the house.
Where would I buy one?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 20 January 2016, 20:21
I like that!
My back is also a tad delicate so that would be a great asset round the house.
Where would I buy one?

Slims detailing have their own online shop. £28 posted which I thought was great. Next day delivery too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 20 January 2016, 20:28
Thanks for that :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 20 January 2016, 20:53
Ordered. Also bought the Auto Finesse detailing brushes. Pricey but worth it I believe.
Just need a car now :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 January 2016, 21:45
Not strictly detailing but in preparation of a full decon detail on my Bros i8 and because I have a glass back:-

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/mrsbevpt/Mobile%20Uploads/D9C9885C-AE38-43CD-8404-EFED3B6B8578_zpsvt4krumu.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/mrsbevpt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D9C9885C-AE38-43CD-8404-EFED3B6B8578_zpsvt4krumu.jpg.html)

Would love one, but no good for my gravel driveway. :sad:  Will persevere with my kids step stool and kneeling pad combo.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 21 January 2016, 16:36
'Will persevere with my kids step stool and kneeling pad combo'

Such an elegant system :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 January 2016, 19:07
Does the job :-p
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 22 January 2016, 19:12
Not strictly detailing but in preparation of a full decon detail on my Bros i8 and because I have a glass back:-

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w23/mrsbevpt/Mobile%20Uploads/D9C9885C-AE38-43CD-8404-EFED3B6B8578_zpsvt4krumu.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/mrsbevpt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D9C9885C-AE38-43CD-8404-EFED3B6B8578_zpsvt4krumu.jpg.html)
My stool arrived today along with my detailing brushes.
Impressed with the products and the service. The way the stool takes 10 seconds to assemble is my favourite bit :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gazmondo35 on 23 January 2016, 17:23
Took advantage of the mild weather today & gave the car a mini detail,which gave me the opportunity to try out some new products.
Washed the car with (auto finesse lather) which I found to be good ,but not brilliant .it just doesn't foam as mush as I wound like,I'm now wishing I hadn't bought 5 litre of it.
Dryed the car with (gyeon-q2m silk dryer 70x90cm) this is the best drying towel I've ever used by far,it like witchcraft the amount of water it removes.
Then it was time for wax I have always used collinite 845,but until recently I found out it's more suited to light coloured cars ,so tryed out some collinite 915,some people were saying its difficult to remove ,but I had no problems & I must say I'm happy with the results.

Also I must mention wo-wo clay mit, although the golf didn't need claying today,I was dying to try it out , so I gave the roof on my 2005 Astra Estate workhorse a go which has never been clayed before.I applied some dodo juice clay lube & went to work,at first it sounded like I was rubbing sand paper on it ,but then it soon become glass smooth to the touch,very impressive product.

Here is a pic from today
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/A71DC725-9A7F-4428-ABDF-D5EE3F6DECB4_zpst92v4aqw.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2016, 17:49
Took advantage of the mild weather today & gave the car a mini detail,which gave me the opportunity to try out some new products.
Washed the car with (auto finesse lather) which I found to be good ,but not brilliant .it just doesn't foam as mush as I wound like,I'm now wishing I hadn't bought 5 litre of it.
Dryed the car with (gyeon-q2m silk dryer 70x90cm) this is the best drying towel I've ever used by far,it like witchcraft the amount of water it removes.
Then it was time for wax I have always used collinite 845,but until recently I found out it's more suited to light coloured cars ,so tryed out some collinite 915,some people were saying its difficult to remove ,but I had no problems & I must say I'm happy with the results.

Also I must mention wo-wo clay mit, although the golf didn't need claying today,I was dying to try it out , so I gave the roof on my 2005 Astra Estate workhorse a go which has never been clayed before.I applied some dodo juice clay lube & went to work,at first it sounded like I was rubbing sand paper on it ,but then it soon become glass smooth to the touch,very impressive product.

Here is a pic from today
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/A71DC725-9A7F-4428-ABDF-D5EE3F6DECB4_zpst92v4aqw.jpg)


Absolutely stunning.  Superb shine you've achieved  :shocked: :cool:  Nice to see your car in here.

Collinite 915 Marque d' Elegance is superb for black cars.  Agree about the application, I've never had any problems buffing it off but have read other people complaining about it.  Probably using too much of the stuff.   :rolleyes:

Great job!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2016, 17:51
Gazmondo - that looks fantastic! As much as I love Pretorias, those Cadiz look great!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 13:47
Quick one hour wash in the drizzle.  Unusually the weather brightened towards the end, for a change!

•   Double snow foam – VP Advanced Snow Foam

•   Wheel washed and 3 bucket wash – DJ Supernatural Shampoo

•   Vac n Blo dry and WoWo towel dry

•   Wheels dried with newly acquired WoWo Wheel Towels – excellent size and loving the black colour.

•   Tailpipe polish – Mothers Mag

•   Tyres dressed – 1 coat of Hi Shine

The C2v3 on the wheels continues to impress – dirt flew off with a blast from the pressure washer.  Even though G5 would be even better, the C2 is doing a great job.  Bye-bye Poorbooys Wheel Sealant, lol.

New WoWo Wheel Drying Towels used to mop up the few drips left after a blast with the Vac n Blo.  Fantastic size – no danger of them dragging in the gravel, and black is the perfect colour for a wheel towel.  Another superb WoWo product!  Hats off to you Neil.  :smiley:

Nice and clean for an hour or two!

Bit dirty to start
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1624/24554714296_83d3281b1c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpPk63)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/24472573412_5e7b1da4c1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DhyksU)

Snow foam
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1555/24580886585_f138215446_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ds8tcp)

Vac n Blo dry off
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/24213128889_31a2a0327a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CTCBDt)

WoWo Wheel towels
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1718/24554708596_e6e37cb875_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpPioL)

1 hour later
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/24554684186_994065f924_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DpPb8U)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1606/24213094929_cfd1de254d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CTCrxX)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/24285332010_51ec9dfa8f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D11F7S)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/24213124829_f3203189e2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CTCArt)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1666/24285361350_33d0573c04_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D11PQJ)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1635/24472519812_908c302229_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dhy4wL)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/24472556982_3f9e643a17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DhyfzC)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1630/24472541322_b8de6f8276_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DhyaVC)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1525/24213631619_d357148714_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CTFc6e)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 24 January 2016, 15:11
Nice one Bec, I used one new wheel towel and managed to dry the whole of Bevs car. Really pleased that people are loving the wheel towel.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sokkia on 24 January 2016, 15:35
Full on wash and interior clean today.

Wheels cleaned with Bilberry Wheel cleaner
2 bucket wash with Meg's Gold shampoo
Glass Polished with Auto Glym
Second coat of PB's EXP sealant applied
Wheels sealed with second coat PB's
Tyres with Megs
Interior cleaned with Auto Finesse and upholstery protected  with Chemical Guys Fabric Guard

Photos aren't great as my phone died so had to use the crappy works phone and forgot to take pics before I started

properly Knackered now  :drool:

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/WP_20160124_005_zpscfbpt3b2.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/WP_20160124_005_zpscfbpt3b2.jpg.html)
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/WP_20160124_004_zpsylpm4j1n.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/WP_20160124_004_zpsylpm4j1n.jpg.html)
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/WP_20160124_003_zpsyg0c8t3l.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/WP_20160124_003_zpsyg0c8t3l.jpg.html)
(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/WP_20160124_002_zpsol94qvzh.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/WP_20160124_002_zpsol94qvzh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jord91 on 24 January 2016, 16:01
nice to see a fresh clean car its worth the effort to stand back an look it all shiny :) thats what i do with my gti!

question ? do u find autoglym glass polish leaves a white dust as u wipe off ? i do leave to haze but always leaves a dusting for me  :angry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 24 January 2016, 16:55
nice to see a fresh clean car its worth the effort to stand back an look it all shiny :) thats what i do with my gti!

question ? do u find autoglym glass polish leaves a white dust as u wipe off ? i do leave to haze but always leaves a dusting for me  :angry:

Without sounding condescending regarding AG Car Glass Polish, try using less product. In my experience you can use so little that you can hardly see it cure on the glass with great results.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jord91 on 24 January 2016, 17:13
thanks for the reply i will try use even less next time ! i use only a 10p size amount for each window guess that must be too much
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 24 January 2016, 17:30
Evening all,

not sure this technically qualifies as detailing, but it served no other functional purpose than cleaning for the sake of cleaning!

I'm currently in the process of investigating/diagnosing/repairing problems with my motor, so its been a rather long weekend. As a reprieve of some sorts, i decided to clean the bonnet catch, something which has been bugging me for ages, because it was so very grimey. Twenty years of grease, carbon, road dirt and more grease!  unfortunately i didn't think to take a 'before' photo, but here's the 'after':

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/bonnet_catch_zpsjakxvzgl.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 24 January 2016, 19:31
thanks for the reply i will try use even less next time ! i use only a 10p size amount for each window guess that must be too much

I'd nearly do the whole car with much, don't forget by the time you get to the last window they'll be loads of residual product on the cloth.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 24 January 2016, 19:33
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1582/24472556982_3f9e643a17_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DhyfzC)

Jeez, those reflections Bec! Putting my car to shame, too dark to take a pic now but my rear plate isn't even readable at the min!

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/WP_20160124_004_zpsylpm4j1n.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/WP_20160124_004_zpsylpm4j1n.jpg.html)

Lovely job! Car looks great. Right mine is definitely getting a wash this week, come rain or snow!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JWebb on 24 January 2016, 21:54
I've managed to get the first wash without rain since I brought the mk4.

Over the past few years I've tried a load of cleaning stuff with varying degrees of success, the last few months I've been using mostly Auto Glym and for the price I'm impressed, I still can't find a snow foam that I'm 100% pleased with though, I've just finished a Karcher one which did strip dirt well but never really foamed enough it felt like I had to apply more to get decent results than previous foams, I won't be getting it again.

 A quick foam followed by a two bucket wash, a further foam, rinse, dry, High Def Cleanser, The Ultimate Deep shine, and finally the Gloss Protection. It realistically needs a good tar removal and clay so this is a must for next weekend, I started too late in the day to get it all done.  :whistle:

Alloys were done with Simoniz Ultracare Alloy Cleaner, they've done a good job but I think I'll be going back to Bilt-Hamber auto-wheel If nothing else the Simoniz smells far too harsh! 

I had to take the photos before applying the Gloss Protection as it needs 30 mins to rest an I was beginning to loose light, I'm pleased over all, It would benefit from a full correction detail, one of the previous owners was a farmer and the Golf was what he used to get around it, you can tell close up and there are a few blemishes I'd like to get rid of, the worst are the ring marks around the door handle.

I'm pretty sold on plasti-dipping the whole car in the summer so I may just stick with that, here's how it looks...

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09718_zpsozkrabwq.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09718_zpsozkrabwq.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09704_zpse9pi3hp2.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09704_zpse9pi3hp2.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09702_zpsqe1valji.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09702_zpsqe1valji.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09700_zpsxwqsa7x0.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09700_zpsxwqsa7x0.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09699_zpseujvetcs.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09699_zpseujvetcs.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09696_zps8as4dbp4.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09696_zps8as4dbp4.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09693_zpslyfoccnk.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09693_zpslyfoccnk.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09692_zpssvpgsmkn.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09692_zpssvpgsmkn.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09697_zpsg0aaohpt.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09697_zpsg0aaohpt.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09695_zpsr1uudcwq.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09695_zpsr1uudcwq.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09694_zpszbqnyklf.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09694_zpszbqnyklf.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09701_zpssv95api7.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09701_zpssv95api7.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09703_zpswgdecpkx.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09703_zpswgdecpkx.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09698_zpss6sbl8zd.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09698_zpss6sbl8zd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 22:07
I've managed to get the first wash without rain since I brought the mk4.

Over the past few years I've tried a load of cleaning stuff with varying degrees of success, the last few months I've been using mostly Auto Glym and for the price I'm impressed, I still can't find a snow foam that I'm 100% pleased with though, I've just finished a Karcher one which did strip dirt well but never really foamed enough it felt like I had to apply more to get decent results than previous foams, I won't be getting it again.

 A quick foam followed by a two bucket wash, a further foam, rinse, dry, High Def Cleanser, The Ultimate Deep shine, and finally the Gloss Protection. It realistically needs a good tar removal and clay so this is a must for next weekend, I started too late in the day to get it all done.  :whistle:

Alloys were done with Simoniz Ultracare Alloy Cleaner, they've done a good job but I think I'll be going back to Bilt-Hamber auto-wheel If nothing else the Simoniz smells far too harsh! 

I had to take the photos before applying the Gloss Protection as it needs 30 mins to rest an I was beginning to loose light, I'm pleased over all, It would benefit from a full correction detail, one of the previous owners was a farmer and the Golf was what he used to get around it, you can tell close up and there are a few blemishes I'd like to get rid of, the worst are the ring marks around the door handle.

I'm pretty sold on plasti-dipping the whole car in the summer so I may just stick with that, here's how it looks...

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09718_zpsozkrabwq.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09718_zpsozkrabwq.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09704_zpse9pi3hp2.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09704_zpse9pi3hp2.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09702_zpsqe1valji.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09702_zpsqe1valji.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09700_zpsxwqsa7x0.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09700_zpsxwqsa7x0.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09699_zpseujvetcs.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09699_zpseujvetcs.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09696_zps8as4dbp4.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09696_zps8as4dbp4.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09693_zpslyfoccnk.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09693_zpslyfoccnk.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09692_zpssvpgsmkn.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09692_zpssvpgsmkn.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09697_zpsg0aaohpt.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09697_zpsg0aaohpt.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09695_zpsr1uudcwq.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09695_zpsr1uudcwq.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09694_zpszbqnyklf.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09694_zpszbqnyklf.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09701_zpssv95api7.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09701_zpssv95api7.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09703_zpswgdecpkx.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09703_zpswgdecpkx.jpg.html)

(http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r740/Jwebb92/DSC09698_zpss6sbl8zd.jpg) (http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/Jwebb92/media/DSC09698_zpss6sbl8zd.jpg.html)


That is utterly beautiful.   :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JWebb on 24 January 2016, 22:35
Thanks!

It doesn't look too bad for a 14 year old car! Annoyingly I can see where I've missed spots on the alloys in the photos :cry:

Do you snow foam, if so what do you use as your Golf looks incredible?! And I'm sure that once you get that right everything else falls into place!

Jack.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2016, 23:03
Thanks!

It doesn't look too bad for a 14 year old car! Annoyingly I can see where I've missed spots on the alloys in the photos :cry:

Do you snow foam, if so what do you use as your Golf looks incredible?! And I'm sure that once you get that right everything else falls into place!

Jack.

There's always bits that get missed. Looks immense for a 14 year old car.  :cool:

I do snow foam, never ever miss that step, no matter how pushed for time I am.  In winter I often do a double snow foam, as I did today.  It's about getting as much grime off before you actually lay a mitt on the car, to minimise swirling, which as you know is the bane of a black car.

I swear by Valet Pro advanced PH neutral  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

used with one of these - probably find a similar lance cheaper on eBay if you hunt around
Snow foam lance http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sokkia on 25 January 2016, 08:35
nice to see a fresh clean car its worth the effort to stand back an look it all shiny :) thats what i do with my gti!

question ? do u find autoglym glass polish leaves a white dust as u wipe off ? i do leave to haze but always leaves a dusting for me  :angry:

As others have said less is more - think that applies to most detailing products really. Product builds up on the applicator and becomes harder to remove the more you apply.

Thanks all for the comments - hate this time of year - 8 mile journey to work and can see the grime on the windscreen already  :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 28 January 2016, 12:15
Car has done a lot of miles recently and in less than 2 weeks was looking gross. Couldn't stand looking at it anymore so got up early after my night shift this morning to give it a much needed maintenance wash.

Before:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1515/24549503992_2d04c56c6b_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1571/24299582799_2840cc9980_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1675/24641061736_51d62152b1_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1477/24641061276_237a563da7_h.jpg)

After:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1679/24371741670_8c8a401d6f_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1463/24040465433_52278d10bf_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1595/24299589069_f286546284_h.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 28 January 2016, 14:09
Wow, your car was a right old mess!
Thank god no one wrote 'clean me' on the bonnet :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2016, 14:53
Holy sh!t Dan.  Hang your head in shame. :embarrassed:  Sod waiting till morning, you should've got up in the middle of the night to clean it by the light of the moon. :evil:

Stunning turn around. :cool:  You've redeemed yourself.  Don't let it happen again.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 28 January 2016, 15:07
That's what Lincolnshire and Cotswolds roads and wet wintry weather do! Bec if I had the light I might well have done it straight after work!!

No doubt it'll look like that again in no time but I'll try and savour the results for today at least!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 28 January 2016, 19:13
Think that's the dirtiest your cars ever been eh Dan?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 28 January 2016, 23:34
Think that's the dirtiest your cars ever been eh Dan?

Without a shadow of doubt yes!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 February 2016, 13:35
Although my car wasn't quite as filthy as some on here (!) it still needed a good spruce up. So, despite the rain, I managed to clean the wheels, then rinse, snow foam, wash and dry. Then I finally got round to trying out my Finnish Kare FK1000p wax which previously I'd only used to seal the wheels. The car is still benefiting from two coats of G-Techniq C2v3 but I thought a layer of wax wouldn't hurt. FK is really easy to apply (even when it's drizzling!) and dried quickly. Then wiped off with a mf cloth and buffed up with a second mf. I'm really pleased with the results, a deep red gloss and good reflections. I was considering buying a different wax for the bodywork but the thrifty side of me thought best use what I've got, especially since the tin size seems enough to wax the whole car regularly for years to come! Anyway, managed to get a few pictures in before it started tipping down :angry:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_125137_zpsybw9xbor.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_125137_zpsybw9xbor.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_125117_zpsmmh27z5r.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_125117_zpsmmh27z5r.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_125101_zpsxsblbrao.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_125101_zpsxsblbrao.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_125053_zpsalzvlov1.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_125053_zpsalzvlov1.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_125037_zpscuyadmll.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_125037_zpscuyadmll.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_125017_zpscdxnruuo.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_125017_zpscdxnruuo.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160203_124958_zpsqr3qdyen.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160203_124958_zpsqr3qdyen.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 February 2016, 20:22
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 February 2016, 21:33
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:

Cheers :smiley: It was a morning well spent, won't stay that way for long though. I'll keep an eye on the life of the wax but tbh I'm not sure how I'll tell when it's expired as the C2v3 beads very well. Can it text or mail me? :grin:

Even if it doesn't last too long, I must say again how very quick it was to apply and finish off so it won't be too much bother to re-apply.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 February 2016, 19:41
Snow foamed with Valet Pro PH Neutral
3 bucket wash using Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo and Conditioner
WoWo Lambswool Mitt
Dried with WoWo plush drying towel  and awkward bits blown away with Metro Vac Sidekick
Base coat sealant Jeffs Werkstat Prime followed by two coats of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro
Meguiars Endurance Gel on the tyres.
Not taking it out as it started raining as soon as I had finished  :angry:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpspf5o1vb3.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpspf5o1vb3.jpeg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsbkj4kqem.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsbkj4kqem.jpeg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsink6u7ny.jpeg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsink6u7ny.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2016, 20:30
That is totally stunning.  :shocked: :shocked: :cool:

Your's is the best turned out Lapiz I've ever seen.

How's the Sidekick?

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 05 February 2016, 23:41
That is totally stunning.  :shocked: :shocked: :cool:

Your's is the best turned out Lapiz I've ever seen.

How's the Sidekick?

Loving the side kick. Thanks again.  Just getting used to where to point it to get the best results  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 06 February 2016, 10:07
That looks incredible JB!! I do love Lapis Blue as a colour!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 06 February 2016, 10:54
Thanks everyone  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 February 2016, 23:14
No detailing as such but a couple of purchases -  it's always fatal looking on detailing websites!!

Been looking for a small-ish portable LED light to use when doing polishing work. Have been using HWMBO's Halogen lights (on a stand) from his workshop but they are often out on jobs so need something off my own.

Came across this when I was ordering my Swisswax yesterday, and was tempted then but managed to exercise a modicum of self restraint. But made the mistake of having another look on Polished Bliss tonight and oops......ordered. Roll on the polishing!
 
Some info on DW here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=335318 (http://"http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=335318")

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/cb2447e94f050a1458acd723dad9ef75.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/54f5bbc4a8c56fa2c0e3fdf67471517a.jpg)

And a new wax to try:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/5a6c26965dcd1d20237c36ecdd2d4598.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/ecc7bb9207eaefa9a095d0ad2054abb4.jpg)

Away for a week's trip to my home county of West Yorkshire this weekend - cue lots of spirited R driving up and down some real hills (finally), then on my return, the Swissvax Onyx on the bonnet will make way for the Best of Show which is next on the testing list.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 12 February 2016, 07:12
That torch looks mint!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 12 February 2016, 14:02
No detailing as such but a couple of purchases -  it's always fatal looking on detailing websites!!

Been looking for a small-ish portable LED light to use when doing polishing work. Have been using HWMBO's Halogen lights (on a stand) from his workshop but they are often out on jobs so need something off my own.

Came across this when I was ordering my Swisswax yesterday, and was tempted then but managed to exercise a modicum of self restraint. But made the mistake of having another look on Polished Bliss tonight and oops......ordered. Roll on the polishing!
 
Some info on DW here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=335318 (http://"http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=335318")

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/cb2447e94f050a1458acd723dad9ef75.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160211/54f5bbc4a8c56fa2c0e3fdf67471517a.jpg)

And a new wax to try:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/5a6c26965dcd1d20237c36ecdd2d4598.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160210/ecc7bb9207eaefa9a095d0ad2054abb4.jpg)

Away for a week's trip to my home county of West Yorkshire this weekend - cue lots of spirited R driving up and down some real hills (finally), then on my return, the Swissvax Onyx on the bonnet will make way for the Best of Show which is next on the testing list.
When I eventually pick my new car up, if I instruct the dealer to do nothing more than remove the stickers, what would be the best process to properly prepare my car ?
I know this answer will vary but I'm particularly interested in your view Rebecca as you seem the most fastidious person on the entire forum when it comes to their car  :smiley:
PS
This has now been confirmed with the purchase of an expensive imperfection spotter :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:20
When I eventually pick my new car up, if I instruct the dealer to do nothing more than remove the stickers, what would be the best process to properly prepare my car ?
I know this answer will vary but I'm particularly interested in your view Rebecca as you seem the most fastidious person on the entire forum when it comes to their car  :smiley:
PS
This has now been confirmed with the purchase of an expensive imperfection spotter :laugh:

Haha, I just had to have it.  :laugh:

Kalimon, have a look at my first R detail thread  http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275907.0

That goes through all the steps I did from new. The dealer didn't prep the car, I asked to remove the stickers but to leave any glue residue on as I didn't want to risk them scrubbing away at it causing damage.

As the car was untouched and new, it didn't need claying or polishing so I gave it a thorough wash followed by decontamination process (consisting of de-iron and de-tar (but no claying)) and then moved onto the sealing and waxing phases.

The process went as follows below but there's more detail in the thread I linked to above.

Moisten car with jet wash
Snow Foam
2/3 bucket shampoo - wheels first
Jet wash rinse
Quick dry off
Iron remover application
Rinse off with jet washer
Dry car
Tar remover application
Rinse off with jet washer
2/3 bucket shampoo
Jet wash rinse
Final open ended hose rinse
Dry
Seal wheels
Bodywork sealant
Bodywork wax
Clean glass
Tyre dressing
Polish Tailpipes
Interior clean + interior glass

It is crucial that the car is properly thoroughly washed before decontaminating. If you just snow foam and jet wash off but don't do the 2BW, as both of these decon products are applied to the car (spray or cloth) and then need agitating with a cloth before rinsing off, there is a very good chance there will still be dirt and grit on the surface which will get rubbed into the paintwork during the process.

Iron remover can be sprayed onto a wet car, but I personally prefer to spray onto a dry car. That way, the product is not having to penetrate the water first before hitting the paintwork, metalwork etc.  Many use it on a wet car though. Tar remover should definitely be applied to a dry car, not a wet one.

A FULL decontamination process would also include claying the car but often Iron remover and Tar remover stages are sufficient to rid the car of the majority of embedded contaminants. And claying is best followed by a polish in case of any marring inflicted on the paint in the process.

If you want to feel the before and after effect of the decon stages, try the plastic bag test. Get a sandwich/ freezer bag and slip your hand into it.  On a washed and dry car, run the palm of your hand (in the bag) over the surface of the paintwork - lower panels are good place to test - you will feel any embedded contaminants present, the plastic bag emphasises the feel of anything on the paintwork.  Decontaminate your car as above, then do the bag test again, and if the car is properly rid of the contaminants, the paintwork will feel glassy smooth.

Hope this helps.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 17:33
Gave it a quick 1 hour wash ready for a trip.

Before
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After
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 12 February 2016, 19:19
Thanks for your incredibly helpful reply  Rebecca.
I just need to print it out and follow the steps correctly now.
Whether I can ever get my car to look as good as yours is another matter entirely: )
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 February 2016, 19:21
Thanks for your incredibly helpful reply  Rebecca.
I just need to print it out and follow the steps correctly now.
Whether I can ever get my car to look as good as yours is another matter entirely: )

Course you can Kalimon.  I have every faith in you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 15 February 2016, 07:42
More preparation than actual detailing:-

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/Wo-Wo/Rupes%20swirl%20Pen_zpsam7ortqy.png) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wo-Wo/media/Rupes%20swirl%20Pen_zpsam7ortqy.png.html)

The Beetle desperately needs a machine polish so that's my weekend sorted.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 February 2016, 20:18
Car was looking a bit dirty as it hasn't been washed for a week.

So gave it a (hurried) full wash and dry. Did snow foam, wheel clean, then 2 bucket wash, rinse and dry. Also couldn't resist dressing the tyres lol

However, I am a bit gutted as I think I didn't notice a small stone in the wheel mit and have put a nasty big scratch on one of the alloys :cry:

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160222_17_26_24_Rich_LI_zpsjok2rvml.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160222_17_26_24_Rich_LI_zpsjok2rvml.jpg.html)

Pretty sure it's not down to the metal so hoping there's something I can do to fix it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 February 2016, 20:38
From the pic scratch looks like it might polish out.  Does it catch when you run your nail over it?  Got a DA?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 February 2016, 20:59
From the pic scratch looks like it might polish out.  Does it catch when you run your nail over it?  Got a DA?

It does catch on my nail but only very slightly. Not got a DA.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 February 2016, 23:22
From the pic scratch looks like it might polish out.  Does it catch when you run your nail over it?  Got a DA?

It does catch on my nail but only very slightly. Not got a DA.

Should be doable by hand polishing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 23 February 2016, 14:15
Any polish you can recommend? Assuming use a foam applicator (I have wo-wo ones) or a microfiber.

Hoping to get some time to get the wheels off 2nd week in march - weather dependant of course! Will also put on c5 when done whilst I'm at it.

Going to do another CYC order soon as I want some wheel woolies and more snow foam.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 February 2016, 17:05
Any polish you can recommend? Assuming use a foam applicator (I have wo-wo ones) or a microfiber.

Hoping to get some time to get the wheels off 2nd week in march - weather dependant of course! Will also put on c5 when done whilst I'm at it.

Going to do another CYC order soon as I want some wheel woolies and more snow foam.

I use Poorboys Super Swirl Remover Polishes which can be used for hand polishing - SSR1; SSR2; 2.5 etc.  Also look at Meguiars 105 and 205, and Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP).  And someone (elsewhere) recently recommended or Gtechniq P1 for hand polishing.

Use on the WoWo foam applicator and may need more than one go. 

Wheel Woolies are the best!   Recommend ValetPro Neutral Advanced Snow Foam :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2016, 17:18
Are these any good and is the price okay ? :smiley:

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/exterior-cleaning/autobrite-direct-snow-foam-lance/autobrite-hd-foam-lance-magifoam-combo.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 23 February 2016, 19:01
Looks like a fair price, I was on the A class forum earlier and read that magifoam requires 30 minutes dwelling time which seems excessive and a PITA to me?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2016, 19:18
Looks like a fair price, I was on the A class forum earlier and read that magifoam requires 30 minutes dwelling time which seems excessive and a PITA to me?
I've seen plenty of very similar looking lances on eBay for 1/2 the price.  Not sure what to do really.
Any recommendations for snow foam?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 23 February 2016, 20:02
OCD Finish Snow drift
Valet Pro PH Neautral
A-Chem Snow Storm cherry scented

To name but a few.

I've brought a cheap one from eBay before and found myself with my head in my hands after it discharged itself from my PW and hit my edi35, fortunately no damage but moral to the story is don't buy cheap!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2016, 20:44
Thanks for the info.
It's difficult to know with snow foam lances. The autobrite one could well be identical to this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271367371334?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
but branded differently. How can you tell unless you've used one :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 February 2016, 20:52
Looks like a fair price, I was on the A class forum earlier and read that magifoam requires 30 minutes dwelling time which seems excessive and a PITA to me?
I've seen plenty of very similar looking lances on eBay for 1/2 the price.  Not sure what to do really.
Any recommendations for snow foam?

The Autobrite snow foam lance always gets great reviews.  But you're right you won't know until you try it.  I've got this one and its still going strong 3 years on  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

My snow foam recommendations are:

ValetPro Advanced Neutral (favourite by far)
Bilt Hamber Autofoam
A-Chem Snow Storm

Don't bother with Meguairs Hyper Wash - it's too thick and pretty rubbish.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 23 February 2016, 21:16

Wheel Woolies are the best!   Recommend ValetPro Neutral Advanced Snow Foam :smiley:

Yep that's the foam I use as you recommended lol need a 5ltr bottle this time!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 23 February 2016, 22:15
Looks like a fair price, I was on the A class forum earlier and read that magifoam requires 30 minutes dwelling time which seems excessive and a PITA to me?
I've seen plenty of very similar looking lances on eBay for 1/2 the price.  Not sure what to do really.
Any recommendations for snow foam?

The Autobrite snow foam lance always gets great reviews.  But you're right you won't know until you try it.  I've got this one and its still going strong 3 years on  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

My snow foam recommendations are:

ValetPro Advanced Neutral (favourite by far)
Bilt Hamber Autofoam
A-Chem Snow Storm

Don't bother with Meguairs Hyper Wash - it's too thick and pretty rubbish.
If you've had your lance 3 yrs it must be good!
I might give that one a whirl.
Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 24 February 2016, 20:19
Treated it to its first wash in a month of ownership

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/A298C14F-0B09-4E0C-AAB1-93A7C01E3F08_zps2fsdvhyw.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/A298C14F-0B09-4E0C-AAB1-93A7C01E3F08_zps2fsdvhyw.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/BB9FAE8E-23BD-408B-B5E7-D51C618AF3EE_zpskcoayuqi.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/BB9FAE8E-23BD-408B-B5E7-D51C618AF3EE_zpskcoayuqi.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/B2320795-C9CE-47E0-8334-651592DD2A51_zps6rdbhtv6.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/B2320795-C9CE-47E0-8334-651592DD2A51_zps6rdbhtv6.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/64B19C8B-E988-4241-AA1C-B3E06031B209_zps2gzexpqe.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/64B19C8B-E988-4241-AA1C-B3E06031B209_zps2gzexpqe.jpg.html)

First time I got to really look at the paintwork and its in a sorry state :( been through far too many car washes in its life time so it needs a good machine polish to bring it back to its former glory
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 February 2016, 21:45
Treated it to its first wash in a month of ownership

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/A298C14F-0B09-4E0C-AAB1-93A7C01E3F08_zps2fsdvhyw.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/A298C14F-0B09-4E0C-AAB1-93A7C01E3F08_zps2fsdvhyw.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/B2320795-C9CE-47E0-8334-651592DD2A51_zps6rdbhtv6.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/B2320795-C9CE-47E0-8334-651592DD2A51_zps6rdbhtv6.jpg.html)

First time I got to really look at the paintwork and its in a sorry state :( been through far too many car washes in its life time so it needs a good machine polish to bring it back to its former glory


Gotta love the snow foam.

It's looking pretty good - very purposeful.  :cool:

A good machine polish will bring that black back to it's best.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 24 February 2016, 22:11
That's it, I'm taking pictures of my Tranny van mid wash tomorrow if it's a free for all now :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 25 February 2016, 15:49

Gotta love the snow foam.

It's looking pretty good - very purposeful.  :cool:

A good machine polish will bring that black back to it's best.

Yeah I love it; thankfully since we moved I don't get so many strange looks when I use it  :grin:

Thanks  :smiley:  couple of the wheels need a refurb and then a good old detailing session with Grant @ Urban Details will be on the cards......
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bgbazz on 25 February 2016, 18:55
I just wish I could find some of the products that you guys rave about...I recently spend a whole day visiting various car wash places in my city (2nd biggest in Bulgaria) and, without fail, they all use dishwashing liquid.

No one had ever heard of snow foam, clay thingies or any of the other things you guys use.

In the meantime, my Golf4 looks like it has been dragged through the river...backwards!! Mechanically perfect, but looks like sh!t!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 February 2016, 20:00
Maybe it's a good thing that none of it's available, it will save you a fortune :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bgbazz on 26 February 2016, 05:59
That's one way to look at it I suppose.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2016, 09:01
I just wish I could find some of the products that you guys rave about...I recently spend a whole day visiting various car wash places in my city (2nd biggest in Bulgaria) and, without fail, they all use dishwashing liquid.

No one had ever heard of snow foam, clay thingies or any of the other things you guys use.

In the meantime, my Golf4 looks like it has been dragged through the river...backwards!! Mechanically perfect, but looks like sh!t!!

It is a shame but kalimon's right - it's a slippery slope and can end up being a costly hobby, lol.  Looking on here doesn't help either!

Maybe you need to kick things off and start a detailing revolution in Bulgaria, haha!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bgbazz on 26 February 2016, 10:29
....they might deport me as a radical!!!   :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 26 February 2016, 16:52
Got the car prepped for Pistonheads Sunday Service at Bruntingthorpe while I had the time today. Usual routine + light polish with Dodo Juice Lime Prime and topped off with Collinite 845. If only the sun had come out properly!

Now I've just got to keep it this clean until Sunday morning  :laugh:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/24981318930_45a8b6e859_h.jpg)
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 February 2016, 17:26
Got the car prepped for Pistonheads Sunday Service at Bruntingthorpe while I had the time today. Usual routine + light polish with Dodo Juice Lime Prime and topped off with Collinite 845. If only the sun had come out properly!

Now I've just got to keep it this clean until Sunday morning  :laugh:

Wow! That looks superb. :cool: Collinite 845 is my favourite 'easy on, easy off' waxes. Durability isn't bad either.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 26 February 2016, 17:52
Wow! That looks superb. :cool: Collinite 845 is my favourite 'easy on, easy off' waxes. Durability isn't bad either.

Thanks! Yeah it really is lovely to apply! It's definitely a fave of mine too
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2016, 20:01
Got the car prepped for Pistonheads Sunday Service at Bruntingthorpe while I had the time today. Usual routine + light polish with Dodo Juice Lime Prime and topped off with Collinite 845. If only the sun had come out properly!

Now I've just got to keep it this clean until Sunday morning  :laugh:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1664/24650144353_cd5c758f62_h.jpg)


Stunning Dan  :cool:  Hope it does make it through to Sunday unblemished.

I'm with you in the sun coming out.  I've not got one pic of mine yet where the sun was out!!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 27 February 2016, 08:06
Great work Dan, love TR.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 27 February 2016, 09:50
Thanks very much Bec and Neil.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Garhan on 27 February 2016, 10:45
Look's very nice,good job.good luck on Sunday.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Cossieian on 27 February 2016, 15:50
Looks great, love them wheels with the TR :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 28 February 2016, 12:00
Treated mine to it's latest bath and top up of LSP.

Snowfoamed with VP PH Neutral Snow Foam
Rines
Two Bucket wash with DodoJuice Born to Be Mild
Rinsed
CarPro Hyrdo2 Sealant on each panel
Rinsed
Autoglym HD Wax

Not been used much this year so didn't need a full decontamination, i'll no doubt do that in the summer when I've got a bit more time. Only got one photo as I only had my phone to hand.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMAG08451_zps0sg87e00.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 February 2016, 14:47
Treated mine to it's latest bath and top up of LSP.

Snowfoamed with VP PH Neutral Snow Foam
Rines
Two Bucket wash with DodoJuice Born to Be Mild
Rinsed
CarPro Hyrdo2 Sealant on each panel
Rinsed
Autoglym HD Wax

Not been used much this year so didn't need a full decontamination, i'll no doubt do that in the summer when I've got a bit more time. Only got one photo as I only had my phone to hand.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMAG08451_zps0sg87e00.jpg)

Gorgeous.  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 March 2016, 15:03
Finally got my Nilfisk P150 pressure washer after 3 failed attempts.
First one had a damaged plug.
Second one had damage to the casing.
Third one, see above.
Not tried the fourth one out but it looks fine.
Apparently they are being badly handled by couriers due to their weight.
Hope it was all worth it in the end ( just need a car to clean now ) :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 04 March 2016, 15:43
Stunning Dan  :cool:  Hope it does make it through to Sunday unblemished.

I'm with you in the sun coming out.  I've not got one pic of mine yet where the sun was out!!

Look's very nice,good job.good luck on Sunday.

Think all that prep was worth it. Got the official photos of my car today:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.msg2532917#msg2532917 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.msg2532917#msg2532917)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 March 2016, 17:28
Stunning Dan  :cool:  Hope it does make it through to Sunday unblemished.

I'm with you in the sun coming out.  I've not got one pic of mine yet where the sun was out!!

Look's very nice,good job.good luck on Sunday.

Think all that prep was worth it. Got the official photos of my car today:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.msg2532917#msg2532917 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.msg2532917#msg2532917)

Looks great in the official photos Dan. Don't know if I should be saying this, but the the little sporty red Renault Twingo looks quite nice too  :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 04 March 2016, 17:40
Stunning Dan  :cool:  Hope it does make it through to Sunday unblemished.

I'm with you in the sun coming out.  I've not got one pic of mine yet where the sun was out!!

Look's very nice,good job.good luck on Sunday.

Think all that prep was worth it. Got the official photos of my car today:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.msg2532917#msg2532917 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=158784.msg2532917#msg2532917)

Looks great in the official photos Dan. Don't know if I should be saying this, but the the little sporty red Renault Twingo looks quite nice too  :shocked:

Haha yeah that's my mate's car and it's a proper little go kart! I like 'em too!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2016, 19:26
Decided to get a new DA.  Was waiting for me on my return home from work.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/25387732972_3fac33d98e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EFqLw1)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Tommy72 on 04 March 2016, 19:49
Ordered a MK7 GTD dsg in Carbon grey with 19" Santiago alloys. Car is in stock (currently on a German dockside awaiting shipment) so I'll be able to pick it up in about 2 weeks time. Can not wait. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 04 March 2016, 19:56
Decided to get a new DA.  Was waiting for me on my return home from work.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1672/25387732972_3fac33d98e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EFqLw1)

Ooo let us know what it's like!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2016, 22:48

Ooo let us know what it's like!!

Will do dan.  Got new Microfibre pad and polish system to try with it to.  Just need some warmer weather now, and the gift of time!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2016, 22:49
Ordered a MK7 GTD dsg in Carbon grey with 19" Santiago alloys. Car is in stock (currently on a German dockside awaiting shipment) so I'll be able to pick it up in about 2 weeks time. Can not wait. 

Exciting!  And will you be detailing your new car?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 07 March 2016, 20:27
Think I need to get brave enough to buy a DA Polisher, just frightened of ruining the paint. What you have before Booth?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 March 2016, 23:07
Think I need to get brave enough to buy a DA Polisher, just frightened of ruining the paint. What you have before Booth?

It's very hard to go wrong with a DA Kyle. 

I had a Meguiars G200 v2 DA before ( think they are discontinued now) and have just sold it today. 

This
(http://s23.postimg.org/lbcw04s0r/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3y2ll9wpj/full/)

I had it 3 years and it was a really good machine but I wanted to upgrade to something with a longer throw and a more egonomic design. Longer throw 15mmm instead of my previous 8mm, means the plate/pad covers a greater area so less effort involved.  Anything to make it easier helps. One thing I much prefer about the DAS-6 is the tapered shaped head of the unit which is designed so you can grip it.  It does also come with a D handle like the Meguiars one but prefer to have a hand o the front of the machine.

Have you got one in mind if you do get one?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 08 March 2016, 16:28
I think I'd go with a DAS6 as that is the one everyone seems to recommend? I've seen a Challenger Xtreme one in Argos for £55 though which I wondered if it was worth taking a punt on?

http://www.argos.co.uk/beta/static/Product/partNumber/4645777.htm
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2016, 18:20
I think I'd go with a DAS6 as that is the one everyone seems to recommend? I've seen a Challenger Xtreme one in Argos for £55 though which I wondered if it was worth taking a punt on?

http://www.argos.co.uk/beta/static/Product/partNumber/4645777.htm

Don't know if it's worth it.  Wonder what the build quality would be like?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 08 March 2016, 19:26
Anyone tried this stuff ?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TEJ6IJA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=AQ9OWEMXLCVXD
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dan-White-GTI on 08 March 2016, 22:02
I use poor boys and I am always impressed with the finish.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2016, 22:41
I use poor boys and I am always impressed with the finish.

Ex-P is excellent stuff - my goto sealant still.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 09 March 2016, 14:04
Do you use the EX-P sealant first followed by wax or similar ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 March 2016, 15:07
Do you use the EX-P sealant first followed by wax or similar ?

I do, but that's in a traditional' setup.  Polish - Seal (Ex-P) - Wax

If you are considering going down the route of something like nano or polymer sealants such as Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD, or similar, as your last stage protection then this is usually best applied to clean bare paint and/or used in conjunction with other products within the same systems, so you probably don't want to apply those things over something like Ex-P as you will likely not get the benefit of the Ex-P or the other sealants to their greatest effect.  Course there are no hard and fast rules so can try anything you want.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 12 March 2016, 16:57
I decided to give my wife's car a good clean this morning in order to give some of my recents purchases a trial run before I pick my new car up on Monday.
Thought I'd share my thoughts on a few of them.

Nilfisk P150 pressure washer is excellent, easy to set up and use and very powerful.

Autobrite snow foam lance is brilliant and should last a long time

Ph neutral snow foam is excellent.

Wowo lambswool wash mitt is good but I find them fiddly to use and may buy a merino wool wash pad instead.

Wowo wheel mitt was working great until I took it off to take a phone call. When I tried to put it back on, the elasticated cuff tore away from the rest of the mitt. Not impressed at all especially as this was its first use. It lasted less than 5 minutes!!

Wheel Woolies seem decent although the shafts bend alarmingly during use. Criminally expensive for what they are.

Looking forward to many happy hours of car cleaning come Monday.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 12 March 2016, 17:31
I decided to give my wife's car a good clean this morning in order to give some of my recents purchases a trial run before I pick my new car up on Monday.
Thought I'd share my thoughts on a few of them.

Nilfisk P150 pressure washer is excellent, easy to set up and use and very powerful.

Autobrite snow foam lance is brilliant and should last a long time

Ph neutral snow foam is excellent.

Wowo lambswool wash mitt is good but I find them fiddly to use and may buy a merino wool wash pad instead.

Wowo wheel mitt was working great until I took it off to take a phone call. When I tried to put it back on, the elasticated cuff tore away from the rest of the mitt. Not impressed at all especially as this was its first use. It lasted less than 5 minutes!!

Looking forward to many happy hours of car cleaning come Monday.

Hi Kalimon

Sorry to hear about the wheel mitt, please email our customer service team and they will arrange a replacement be sent out on Monday. info@wo-wo.co.uk

They'll need you're address and order number if you can find it.

Sorry again, Neil.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 12 March 2016, 17:52
I decided to give my wife's car a good clean this morning in order to give some of my recents purchases a trial run before I pick my new car up on Monday.
Thought I'd share my thoughts on a few of them.

Nilfisk P150 pressure washer is excellent, easy to set up and use and very powerful.

Autobrite snow foam lance is brilliant and should last a long time

Ph neutral snow foam is excellent.

Wowo lambswool wash mitt is good but I find them fiddly to use and may buy a merino wool wash pad instead.

Wowo wheel mitt was working great until I took it off to take a phone call. When I tried to put it back on, the elasticated cuff tore away from the rest of the mitt. Not impressed at all especially as this was its first use. It lasted less than 5 minutes!!

Looking forward to many happy hours of car cleaning come Monday.

Hi Kalimon

Sorry to hear about the wheel mitt, please email our customer service team and they will arrange a replacement be sent out on Monday. info@wo-wo.co.uk

They'll need you're address and order number if you can find it.

Sorry again, Neil.

Thanks Neil.
Hopefully it was just a faulty one.

Andy
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 March 2016, 18:31
My Wo-Wo wheel mitt has seen plenty of abuse with no issues at all so probably just as you say, one dodgy one. Customer service though, spot on!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 12 March 2016, 22:07
Not been on here for a few weeks as I've had quite a lot going on, including a 500 mle round trip back down to yorkshire, however, it hasn't stopped me keeping the car relatively clean!
As I needed more snow foam, I have bought a few new products as well from CYC recently so have been giving them a try:

Dodo Juice Orange Plush Drying towel
Poorboys SSR 2.5
Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick detailer

Also bought another scratch shield for my wheel bucket, and 5ltr valet pro advanced snow foam.

Last weekend on Saturday I gave the car a full wash (snow foam, wheels 2 bucket wash) and dry. Apologies to Neil and the wo-wo people, but the new towel I got is superior to the wo-wo one in both size and amount of water it soaks up. Have been struggling to dry the whole car with the wo-wo towel, but with the dodo juice one its no problem! The wo-wo towel is great for quick detailer though and still love the wo-wo alloy towel.

On Monday and Tuesday I took all the wheels off 1 by 1 and polished them using poorboys ssr 2.5, paying particular attention to the mirror finish parts, and then applied gtechniq C5 wheel armour. Took me about 2hrs per wheel as there were quite a few small scratches not visible unless up close. I was very pleased as I managed to make the big scratch (see pic below) all but dissapear using ssr 2.5 and a lot of elbow grease - thanks again to Rebecca for advising I might get this out by hand. I managed to get most of the other noticable scratches out. However, my arm and shoulder was knackerd after finishing on tuesday, so if I ever have to do more polishing, I will have to invest in a DA.

On wednesday I tried out the quick detailer and was pretty amazed at the results. I chose that one because it had good reviews and also said it works particularly well on red (and black) cars, and can be used in direct sunlight.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160222_17_26_24_Rich_LI_zpsjok2rvml.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160222_17_26_24_Rich_LI_zpsjok2rvml.jpg.html)


Some before pics and duing wheel cleaning. Didn't take any after pics as the car was spotless when I'd done, and also ran out of time.

dirty sides... back was even worse!
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160305_16_44_35_Pro_LI_zpse082jbyy.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160305_16_44_35_Pro_LI_zpse082jbyy.jpg.html)

Put the spare on as I don't have axle stands just incase something happened to the jack...
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160307_13_44_38_Pro_LI_zpswhwvheql.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160307_13_44_38_Pro_LI_zpswhwvheql.jpg.html)

cleaned each wheel with VP bilberry wheel cleaner before polishing and applying C5.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160307_13_44_31_Pro_LI_zpsh1pzb5gd.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160307_13_44_31_Pro_LI_zpsh1pzb5gd.jpg.html)

The scratch is gone! :smile:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160307_14_34_00_Pro_LI_zpsfsgre9ar.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160307_14_34_00_Pro_LI_zpsfsgre9ar.jpg.html)

A good bit of beading the morning after using the quick detailer...
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160311_13_41_08_Pro_LI_zpsinrw13i1.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160311_13_41_08_Pro_LI_zpsinrw13i1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 March 2016, 22:42
Looks like you've done a great job there Dave!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 13 March 2016, 07:47
2 Hours per wheel, that's serious dedication!
Don't think I could be arsed spending 8 hours cleaning my wheels.
That's 2 days of window cleaning for me :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 March 2016, 13:56
Fantastic job Dave! Results well worth the effort put in! Gtechniq C5 is brilliant and I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 13 March 2016, 16:53
Started training my daughter.........

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/image_zpsszveidzn.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/image_zpsszveidzn.jpeg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/image_zpsmoycjgtb.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/image_zpsmoycjgtb.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 13 March 2016, 19:22
Nice one :smiley:
It's never too early to get them detailing
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 March 2016, 19:42
Not been on here for a few weeks as I've had quite a lot going on, including a 500 mle round trip back down to yorkshire, however, it hasn't stopped me keeping the car relatively clean!
As I needed more snow foam, I have bought a few new products as well from CYC recently so have been giving them a try:

Dodo Juice Orange Plush Drying towel
Poorboys SSR 2.5
Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick detailer

Also bought another scratch shield for my wheel bucket, and 5ltr valet pro advanced snow foam.

Last weekend on Saturday I gave the car a full wash (snow foam, wheels 2 bucket wash) and dry. Apologies to Neil and the wo-wo people, but the new towel I got is superior to the wo-wo one in both size and amount of water it soaks up. Have been struggling to dry the whole car with the wo-wo towel, but with the dodo juice one its no problem! The wo-wo towel is great for quick detailer though and still love the wo-wo alloy towel.

On Monday and Tuesday I took all the wheels off 1 by 1 and polished them using poorboys ssr 2.5, paying particular attention to the mirror finish parts, and then applied gtechniq C5 wheel armour. Took me about 2hrs per wheel as there were quite a few small scratches not visible unless up close. I was very pleased as I managed to make the big scratch (see pic below) all but dissapear using ssr 2.5 and a lot of elbow grease - thanks again to Rebecca for advising I might get this out by hand. I managed to get most of the other noticable scratches out. However, my arm and shoulder was knackerd after finishing on tuesday, so if I ever have to do more polishing, I will have to invest in a DA.

On wednesday I tried out the quick detailer and was pretty amazed at the results. I chose that one because it had good reviews and also said it works particularly well on red (and black) cars, and can be used in direct sunlight.

(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160222_17_26_24_Rich_LI_zpsjok2rvml.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160222_17_26_24_Rich_LI_zpsjok2rvml.jpg.html)


Some before pics and duing wheel cleaning. Didn't take any after pics as the car was spotless when I'd done, and also ran out of time.

dirty sides... back was even worse!
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160305_16_44_35_Pro_LI_zpse082jbyy.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160305_16_44_35_Pro_LI_zpse082jbyy.jpg.html)

Put the spare on as I don't have axle stands just incase something happened to the jack...
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160307_13_44_38_Pro_LI_zpswhwvheql.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160307_13_44_38_Pro_LI_zpswhwvheql.jpg.html)

cleaned each wheel with VP bilberry wheel cleaner before polishing and applying C5.
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160307_13_44_31_Pro_LI_zpsh1pzb5gd.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160307_13_44_31_Pro_LI_zpsh1pzb5gd.jpg.html)

The scratch is gone! :smile:
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160307_14_34_00_Pro_LI_zpsfsgre9ar.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160307_14_34_00_Pro_LI_zpsfsgre9ar.jpg.html)

A good bit of beading the morning after using the quick detailer...
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/dolydoly/WP_20160311_13_41_08_Pro_LI_zpsinrw13i1.jpg) (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/dolydoly/media/WP_20160311_13_41_08_Pro_LI_zpsinrw13i1.jpg.html)

Looks a terrific job Dave.  Glad to hear the SSR brought out the alloy scratches, but agree it's very hard work by hand. It's an expensive initial outlay but a DA makes like so much easier and would cut the time down considerably.

It may have taken a long time but the car looks fantastic.  Love the bonnet beading shot.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 March 2016, 19:45
Started training my daughter.........

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/image_zpsszveidzn.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/image_zpsszveidzn.jpeg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/image_zpsmoycjgtb.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/image_zpsmoycjgtb.jpeg.html)

Ah, lovely.  Has she discovered the fun of snow foam yet?  My daughter likes to spray the car with it.  She disappears when the hard works begins.  :whistle:  Nice to see there's a new generation of girl detailers on the horizon.  :cool:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 March 2016, 19:45
Finally got off my lazy arse and cleaned the interior. 
 
Full interior clean using:
 
Poorboy's Natural Look Trim dressing for all plastic interior trim.
Gliptone Leather Cleaner, followed by Gliptone Leather Conditioner for all leather
Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass - for all internal glass.
Metrovac Vac n Blo hoover of all carpets and mats and all nooks and crevices
WoWo microfibre cloths
WoWo Glass cloths
DoDo Juice Fantastic Fur buffing cloths
 
All looking good again and smells great, but let down by the minging exterior of the car (a month since last wash) but that will be remedied tomorrow!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 13 March 2016, 20:00
Started training my daughter.........


Ah, lovely.  Has she discovered the fun of snow foam yet?  My daughter likes to spray the car with it.  She disappears when the hard works begins.  :whistle:  Nice to see there's a new generation of girl detailers on the horizon.  :cool:

She thinks it looked like yoghurt  :grin: :grin: and then tried to eat it......  :lipsrsealed: :whistle: :laugh:

She only helped with spraying the car; disappeared back into the garden to play in the sandpit when the hard work started  :rolleyes: :grin
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 March 2016, 20:10
Started training my daughter.........


Ah, lovely.  Has she discovered the fun of snow foam yet?  My daughter likes to spray the car with it.  She disappears when the hard works begins.  :whistle:  Nice to see there's a new generation of girl detailers on the horizon.  :cool:

She thinks it looked like yoghurt  :grin: :grin: and then tried to eat it......  :lipsrsealed: :whistle: :laugh:

She only helped with spraying the car; disappeared back into the garden to play in the sandpit when the hard work started  :rolleyes: :grin


 :grin: Yummy!

She sounds like a smart little girl to me - getting out when the going get tough.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 14 March 2016, 16:42
I enjoy reading the detailing section and the regular users posts are really insightful. But I don't post much because my old girls 20 year old body work 'aint really up to scratch (excuse the pun) to warrant me going too crazy with time, money and products. She is also my workhorse at the moment so has to suffer lots of dusty tools  :sad:
That said I do still like to take care of her, and she looks infinitely better after a bit of elbow grease.

Yesterday she got a full 'spring' service inside and out including:

1. Quick jet wash followed by two bucket clean (inside doors and jambs also).
2. Hand Polish - Autoglym
3. All external plastics given a lick of cherry blossom  :whistle:
4. Tyres dressed - Quartz
5. Glass cleaned - Autoglym
6. Hoovered, dusted and all leather 'treated' - johnson baby wipes  :whistle:

Doesn't sound like much now and I'm sure you'll all have a laugh!
Winters muck is gone and it makes all the difference with a 20 y/o LC9Z.

No close-ups i'm afraid, too embarrassing!

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/MOD_photo_zpszilcfvwi.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 17:03
She looks absolutely gorgeous Jimmy. :cool: What a great pic and very nice detailing work.  You need to post her more often - get sick to death of seeing Mk6 and Mk7's.

Must be the day for detailing black cars as I've done mine today too....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 17:03
After a month of abject neglect, I finally washed and waxed it!  Decided to try my new pot of Swissvax Best of Show wax - what a divine smell!  Goes to the top of the list on that score.  Very pleased with the finish, really brings out the pearl flake beautifully.  I know it will be a short-lived wax with a lifespan of about a month but that's ok.  Will get a second coat at the weekend when the first coat has cured.  Did the whole interior yesterday too.

Todays efforts: 

Moistened with pressure washer
Wheel pre wash spray - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Snow foamed twice - ValetPro Advanced Neutral
Wheels washed - Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt
Pressure wash
2 bucket wash - DoDo Juice Supernatural Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Mitt - one for upper panel, one for lower panels
Pressure wash rinse
Open ended hose rinse
Dry with Vac n Blo and WoWo drying towels
Waxed - Swissvax Best of Show - applied with Auto Finesse sponge applicator and buffed off with WoWo Microfibre cloths
Glass cleaned with Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass and WoWo Glass Cloth
Tailpipes cleaned and polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish
Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing

Started off looking like this

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1610/24509831733_491d4eae79_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DkRi4K)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/25136692305_324c89ca02_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Eif7SD)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1518/25018436452_c9f8fbc880_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E7N2wC)

Bit of snow foam action
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/25665681102_e40fb80deb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F6ZjP9)

All done and waxed with Swissvax Best of Show
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25160051743_f5b01be9b0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EkiQPz)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1563/25691549331_fa32461a44_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F9gUx6)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1716/25156093244_b96f3b7cdf_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EjXy6A)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1647/25156122124_54052c2df3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EjXGFw)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/25786633555_556b9ba2b7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FhFeLg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1567/25485982290_8817d04a75_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EQ7jBL)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1547/25159999533_1bc604bc38_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ekizip)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1544/25760499666_eb649b59ca_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ffni4Y)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1479/25786609985_99269319a1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FhF7KT)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/25691554701_c0b8dcdfd7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F9gW8F)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1593/25160042973_775943dcf9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EkiNdn)

Deep Black Pearl flake
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/25760564726_eb450f2c58_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FfnCpG)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1716/25156088194_4c6049c89b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EjXwAw)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dipstick on 14 March 2016, 19:27
So I picked up my new GTI on 1st March. As instructed, the dealer left it untouched.
I gave it a first detail the first weekend in, consisting of the following;

1. Water rinse
2. Snow Foam (Advanced PH Neutral)
3. Shampoo wash (wo-wo mitt, Supernatural shampoo, 2-bucket wash with grit guards)
4. De-tar/iron fallout (TRIX)
5. Rinse and shampoo a second time
6. Clay (wo-wo clay bar, meguiars quik detailer)
7. Wash alloys (soaked in bilberry wheel cleaner, wash with wo-wo wheel mitt)
8. Dry car (Gyeon towel, wo-wo towel, wo-wo wheel towel)
9. Applied Poorboys EX-P paint sealant and buffed off
10. Applied Collinite 476s wax and buffed.
11. Applied Gtechniq G1 and G2 to all exterior glass and buffed off
12. Applied Chemical Guys Wheel Guard to alloys and buffed off

Apologies for no pics of that effort, I seem to have lost them from my phone!

The Gtechniq G1&G2 took me quite some time to apply really but it is really worth the effort.


Today I gave it a second clean, as I wanted to get some more wax on the car:
1. Water rinse
2. Snow Foam (Advanced PH Neutral)
3. Shampoo wash (wo-wo mitt, Supernatural shampoo, 2-bucket wash with grit guards)
4. Clay (wo-wo clay bar, meguiars quik detailer)
5. Wash alloys (soaked in bilberry wheel cleaner, wash with wo-wo wheel mitt)
6. Dry car (Gyeon towel, wo-wo towel, wo-wo wheel towel)
7. Applied Collinite 476s wax and buffed.
8. Applied Chemical Guys Wheel Guard to alloys and buffed off

Some pics after today's efforts:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/DSC_0001.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/sdiprose/media/DSC_0001.jpg.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/DSC_0006.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/sdiprose/media/DSC_0006.jpg.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/DSC_0003.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/sdiprose/media/DSC_0003.jpg.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/DSC_0004.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/sdiprose/media/DSC_0004.jpg.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/DSC_0009.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/sdiprose/media/DSC_0009.jpg.html)

I need a pressure washer for snow foaming as the hose one just doesn't quite cut the mustard!


I've got some Poorboys Natural Look Dressing but haven't used any yet... how do you guys apply it? It says to spray it on the bottle but it seems too thick to spray? Would it be good on the honeycomb front grille?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 20:10
^^^
Looks fantastic.  Great job.  :cool:

You can't spray the Poorboys dressing, it is too thick.  I tried it once and gave up.  Either apply to the interior trim on a soft sponge applicator, or soak some into a soft microfibre and apply with that.  Leave for a couple mins then buff off with a clean plush microfibre.  It looks like you are using a lot but it's deceptive as a bottle lasts ages.  Gives a lovely oem finish to trim and great on steering wheel too. 

I only use it on the interior but can't see why it would be OK on the grill.  I use an exterior trim dressing for that.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dipstick on 14 March 2016, 20:12
Thanks Rebecca

What would you recommend for the external trim please?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 March 2016, 21:22
Thanks Rebecca

What would you recommend for the external trim please?

Good question.  It's the one thing I've yet to be really wowed by any product.  I've tried all sorts and never settled on anything.  I was set to try Gtechniq Tyre and Trim (only for the trim bits though as I use a great tyre dressing), but someone on another forum, whose word I trust, said they have been disappointed with it.  At the moment I'm using Aerospace 303 which I like and it's also brilliant for the engine bay, or sometimes Auto Finesse Dressle, which is quite good too.  I also quite like Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel but it's very messy to use, especially if you get it on the paintwork.   

If I had to recommend something it would be Aerospace 303 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/303-aerospace-protectant/prod_366.html

or Auto Finesse Dressle http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/plastic-and-trim-dressings/auto-finesse-dressle/prod_1336.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dipstick on 14 March 2016, 22:44
After a bit of research, I think the AF will be easier to apply than the 303 so will probably give that a go next time around. Thanks  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 14 March 2016, 23:42
She looks absolutely gorgeous Jimmy. :cool: What a great pic and very nice detailing work.  You need to post her more often - get sick to death of seeing Mk6 and Mk7's.

cheers Booth  :smiley: I'm gonna try out some products over the coming weeks/months so maybe will be a bit more active here. Getting a couple of new, freshly painted panels :lipsrsealed: soon so she's going to have to look her best this summer; lots of cleaning!

Must be the day for detailing black cars as I've done mine today too....

Instantly you guys put my work to shame!  :rolleyes: looking superb, well done!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 15 March 2016, 17:21
Has anyone used that ridiculously expensive Swisswax rubber treatment?
I think it's £42 but I read a great review of it somewhere.
The way the rubber deteriorated on my A3 was one of the biggest disappointments I had with the car. Don't want it happening again.
Rebecca, you must have tried it surely😄
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2016, 18:03
Has anyone used that ridiculously expensive Swisswax rubber treatment?
I think it's £42 but I read a great review of it somewhere.
The way the rubber deteriorated on my A3 was one of the biggest disappointments I had with the car. Don't want it happening again.
Rebecca, you must have tried it surely😄

Haha!  No I haven't but it's on my radar as I've heard good things about it too.  It's a mad price but if it works???  I think the rubber trim quality on the mk7 is crap.

Interestingly the person who tried the Gtechniq Tyre and Trim stuff had been using this previously, which he said was great. Maybe he was looking for  a cheaper alternative.

Tell you what Kalimon you buy it and try it and tell me if it's worth £42.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 15 March 2016, 18:16
Has anyone used that ridiculously expensive Swisswax rubber treatment?
I think it's £42 but I read a great review of it somewhere.
The way the rubber deteriorated on my A3 was one of the biggest disappointments I had with the car. Don't want it happening again.
Rebecca, you must have tried it surely😄

Haha!  No I haven't but it's on my radar as I've heard good things about it too.  It's a mad price but if it works???  I think the rubber trim quality on the mk7 is crap.

Interestingly the person who tried the Gtechniq Tyre and Trim stuff had been using this previously, which he said was great. Maybe he was looking for  a cheaper alternative.

Tell you what Kalimon you buy it and try it and tell me if it's worth £42.  :laugh:
You know what, I might just go for it. It's only money after all :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 15 March 2016, 19:25
2 Hours per wheel, that's serious dedication!
Don't think I could be arsed spending 8 hours cleaning my wheels.
That's 2 days of window cleaning for me :laugh:

I will admit that I spent a lot more time and effort on the front wheels than the back. I did one side at a time (as you can see I have limited room on the driveway), and did the front wheel first each day so had gotten a bit fed up, not to mention knackered by the time I got to the back wheel!

Fantastic job Dave! Results well worth the effort put in! Gtechniq C5 is brilliant and I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

Hope so. Hoping to get a wash in the next couple of days so will see how easily the muck comes off it now!

Started training my daughter.........

Will start training my daughter when she's old enough lol... will be 2 in a couple of months so will maybe need to wait another couple of years.

However, I am going to train my Dad soon lol, as he just got a new car (Nissan Qashqai) and I've bought him some gear to keep it clean (snow foam/lance, dodo juice orange plush towel, wheel cleaner, c2v3 for the paint)  :grin:

Also as I was doing an order from CYC, I finally bought some wheel woollies for myself  :smiley:

On another side note, someone in my parent's street has an early Audi R8, and I saw them washing the wheels of their other car (mini cooper) with a sponge... needless to say I was horrified :shocked: and hope they don't use the sponge on the R8!!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 15 March 2016, 19:30
After a month of abject neglect, I finally washed and waxed it!  Decided to try my new pot of Swissvax Best of Show wax - what a divine smell!  Goes to the top of the list on that score.  Very pleased with the finish, really brings out the pearl flake beautifully.  I know it will be a short-lived wax with a lifespan of about a month but that's ok.  Will get a second coat at the weekend when the first coat has cured.  Did the whole interior yesterday too.

Todays efforts: 

Moistened with pressure washer
Wheel pre wash spray - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Snow foamed twice - ValetPro Advanced Neutral
Wheels washed - Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt
Pressure wash
2 bucket wash - DoDo Juice Supernatural Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Mitt - one for upper panel, one for lower panels
Pressure wash rinse
Open ended hose rinse
Dry with Vac n Blo and WoWo drying towels
Waxed - Swissvax Best of Show - applied with Auto Finesse sponge applicator and buffed off with WoWo Microfibre cloths
Glass cleaned with Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass and WoWo Glass Cloth
Tailpipes cleaned and polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish
Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing

All done and waxed with Swissvax Best of Show
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/25160051743_f5b01be9b0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EkiQPz)

Rebecca, your car looks the absolute business as usual. The reflections in the paint are amazing. You certainly do lead by example on here! I particularly like the 3/4 view shot above  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 15 March 2016, 19:37
So I picked up my new GTI on 1st March. As instructed, the dealer left it untouched.
I gave it a first detail the first weekend in, consisting of the following;

1. Water rinse
2. Snow Foam (Advanced PH Neutral)
3. Shampoo wash (wo-wo mitt, Supernatural shampoo, 2-bucket wash with grit guards)
4. De-tar/iron fallout (TRIX)
5. Rinse and shampoo a second time
6. Clay (wo-wo clay bar, meguiars quik detailer)
7. Wash alloys (soaked in bilberry wheel cleaner, wash with wo-wo wheel mitt)
8. Dry car (Gyeon towel, wo-wo towel, wo-wo wheel towel)
9. Applied Poorboys EX-P paint sealant and buffed off
10. Applied Collinite 476s wax and buffed.
11. Applied Gtechniq G1 and G2 to all exterior glass and buffed off
12. Applied Chemical Guys Wheel Guard to alloys and buffed off

Apologies for no pics of that effort, I seem to have lost them from my phone!

The Gtechniq G1&G2 took me quite some time to apply really but it is really worth the effort.


Today I gave it a second clean, as I wanted to get some more wax on the car:
1. Water rinse
2. Snow Foam (Advanced PH Neutral)
3. Shampoo wash (wo-wo mitt, Supernatural shampoo, 2-bucket wash with grit guards)
4. Clay (wo-wo clay bar, meguiars quik detailer)
5. Wash alloys (soaked in bilberry wheel cleaner, wash with wo-wo wheel mitt)
6. Dry car (Gyeon towel, wo-wo towel, wo-wo wheel towel)
7. Applied Collinite 476s wax and buffed.
8. Applied Chemical Guys Wheel Guard to alloys and buffed off

I need a pressure washer for snow foaming as the hose one just doesn't quite cut the mustard!

I've got some Poorboys Natural Look Dressing but haven't used any yet... how do you guys apply it? It says to spray it on the bottle but it seems too thick to spray? Would it be good on the honeycomb front grille?

Wow that sounds like a lot of effort... must have taken ages!

P.S. Love the Carbon Steel Grey.... that would have been my 2nd choice after Tornado Red.

^^^
Looks fantastic.  Great job.  :cool:

You can't spray the Poorboys dressing, it is too thick.  I tried it once and gave up.  Either apply to the interior trim on a soft sponge applicator, or soak some into a soft microfibre and apply with that.  Leave for a couple mins then buff off with a clean plush microfibre.  It looks like you are using a lot but it's deceptive as a bottle lasts ages.  Gives a lovely oem finish to trim and great on steering wheel too. 

I only use it on the interior but can't see why it would be OK on the grill.  I use an exterior trim dressing for that.

Ah so that's where I am going wrong with mine. Just been using on an MF cloth! I will try with the foam pad and leave it for a few mins before buffing off with the MF cloth (I only have the wo-wo ones).

I also use natural look as a tyre dressing and have used it on the black plastic in front of the fog lights as well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2016, 20:02
Ah so that's where I am going wrong with mine. Just been using on an MF cloth! I will try with the foam pad and leave it for a few mins before buffing off with the MF cloth (I only have the wo-wo ones).

I also use natural look as a tyre dressing and have used it on the black plastic in front of the fog lights as well.

Thanks for the kind words Dave. I was pleased with the Swissvax Best of Show finish.

Dave, I apply my poorboy natural look on a microfibre rather than a foam pad (which would be fine) and it goes on well.  Buffed of with a fresh MF.  Have you been having problems applying it then?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 15 March 2016, 20:16
Ah so that's where I am going wrong with mine. Just been using on an MF cloth! I will try with the foam pad and leave it for a few mins before buffing off with the MF cloth (I only have the wo-wo ones).

I also use natural look as a tyre dressing and have used it on the black plastic in front of the fog lights as well.

Thanks for the kind words Dave. I was pleased with the Swissvax Best of Show finish.

Dave, I apply my poorboy natural look on a microfibre rather than a foam pad (which would be fine) and it goes on well.  Buffed of with a fresh MF.  Have you been having problems applying it then?

No seems to be ok, however getting a few swirl marks in the faux carbon fibre plastic on the cover for the USB port that is infront of the gear stick, and sometimes it doesn't seem to be long before the dust comes back to these parts. Other than that I think it's good stuff.

Whilst I mention swirl marks, I'm using chemical guys synthetic QD (which smells amazing by the way), and it seems to be ok down the side of the car, but I can see swirl marks in the roof and/or bonnet sometimes. I'm using it inbetween washes. Am guessing either the car is too dirty and needs a proper wash, or the towel/cloth is too dirty or has too little QD on it. I've tried applying using both the wo-wo drying towel and the MF cloth. Might try a different QD when I've used this one up.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2016, 20:34
Whilst I mention swirl marks, I'm using chemical guys synthetic QD (which smells amazing by the way), and it seems to be ok down the side of the car, but I can see swirl marks in the roof and/or bonnet sometimes. I'm using it inbetween washes. Am guessing either the car is too dirty and needs a proper wash, or the towel/cloth is too dirty or has too little QD on it. I've tried applying using both the wo-wo drying towel and the MF cloth. Might try a different QD when I've used this one up.

Sounds to me like you are getting swirls because you are using the QD on dirty paintwork, even though it may look quite clean. If there's any small particles of dirt or grit on the car then whatever you apply the QD with is likely to push that dirt into the paintwork causing the scratches and swirls. And of course if the towel or MF is not clean then that will make matters worse.  All paint gets swirls but rubbing the paintwork when not really clean will increase the risk of them. 

I don't 'clean' or QD my car in between proper washes at all, and I'm sure that goes a long way to keeping swirls at bay.  The more you 'touch' the paintwork the greater the chance of swirling.  I do use Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Quick Detailer (excellent stuff) but only either straight after a wash as a drying aid or in an emergency to remove bird poor or some other unwanted deposit on the paintwork.  I had to remove some fresh bird poo the other day and even though I was very careful about it, there was still some marking on the paintwork where I'd gone over it with a MF.  It'll come out with a bit of polish but the paint on the mk7 is very easily marked.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 15 March 2016, 20:46

Sounds to me like you are getting swirls because you are using the QD on dirty paintwork, even though it may look quite clean. If there's any small particles of dirt or grit on the car then whatever you apply the QD with is likely to push that dirt into the paintwork causing the scratches and swirls. And of course if the towel or MF is not clean then that will make matters worse.  All paint gets swirls but rubbing the paintwork when not really clean will increase the risk of them. 

I don't 'clean' or QD my car in between proper washes at all, and I'm sure that goes a long way to keeping swirls at bay.  The more you 'touch' the paintwork the greater the chance of swirling.  I do use Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Quick Detailer (excellent stuff) but only either straight after a wash as a drying aid or in an emergency to remove bird poor or some other unwanted deposit on the paintwork.  I had to remove some fresh bird poo the other day and even though I was very careful about it, there was still some marking on the paintwork where I'd gone over it with a MF.  It'll come out with a bit of polish but the paint on the mk7 is very easily marked.

Right... I will stop doing that immediately then! The swirls aren't very bad.. just like something has not dried properly, so hopefully will clear up after a wash. Going to give it a full wash in the next few days.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 March 2016, 16:44
Hope it's OK with Rebecca as Moderator of the Detailing section that I post the detailing I done on my car over the last couple of days, because.....................it's not a Golf :shocked:, but it is a GTI, and a VW.

This is what I've replaced my mk6 GTD with. I picked it up on 1st March and I'm lovin' it!  :smiley:. The dealer had done an OK-ish job of prepping it but it wasn't brilliant; quite a bit of glue residue in places, swirls on the black plastic B pillars and black trim on the tailgate roof spoiler. As the Weather's been good this week, I decided the time was right to get it up to standard.

So, after, washing, decontaminating, washing and drying, applying Lime Prime with my DA, a layer of Black Hole glaze, a layer of Collinite 845 wax (another layer to be added next week), Gtechniq C5 on the wheels, Windows cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass and tyres and black plastic trim dressed with FinishKare Top Kote Dressing, it looks like this (sorry, no 'before' pictures);

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/90EB006D-4399-41C4-B6F0-222ACF410B2A.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/90EB006D-4399-41C4-B6F0-222ACF410B2A.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/2CD79926-079C-43BB-AD49-7FBC73086E06.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2CD79926-079C-43BB-AD49-7FBC73086E06.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/0214CD8B-51C8-41B1-8FF5-17879F83E509.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0214CD8B-51C8-41B1-8FF5-17879F83E509.jpg.html)

This is a great forum, and I've really enjoyed the friendly banter over the past (nearly) 5 years that I've been a member. I'll still pop in from time to time and say 'hi'.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2016, 17:08
^^^

I really love that SRGTD!! (and of course you can post pics of a Polo GTI).  It's a proper hot hatch unlike the warm-ish Golf performance models with their ever expanding waistlines.  :laugh:

You've done a fantastic detailing job on it.  Looks stunning.  :cool: :cool: :cool:  And soem great choices with the Black Hole and Collinite wax.

Don't be a stranger to the forum and the detailing section - pop in and see us when you can, preferably with some more lovely pics of this little beauty.   :smiley:

Btw, gorgeous colour!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 March 2016, 17:15
^^^

I really love that SRGTD!! (and of course you can post pics of a Polo GTI).  It's a proper hot hatch unlike the warm-ish Golf performance models with their ever expanding waistlines.  :laugh:

You've done a fantastic detailing job on it.  Looks stunning.  :cool: :cool: :cool:  And soem great choices with the Black Hole and Collinite wax.

Don't be a stranger to the forum and the detailing section - pop in and see us when you can, preferably with some more lovely pics of this little beauty.   :smiley:

Btw, gorgeous colour!

Thanks Rebecca. Does that mean I've converted you to liking blue?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2016, 18:06
^^^

I really love that SRGTD!! (and of course you can post pics of a Polo GTI).  It's a proper hot hatch unlike the warm-ish Golf performance models with their ever expanding waistlines.  :laugh:

You've done a fantastic detailing job on it.  Looks stunning.  :cool: :cool: :cool:  And soem great choices with the Black Hole and Collinite wax.

Don't be a stranger to the forum and the detailing section - pop in and see us when you can, preferably with some more lovely pics of this little beauty.   :smiley:

Btw, gorgeous colour!

Thanks Rebecca. Does that mean I've converted you to liking blue?

Nearly, lol.  I do like that blue a lot, looks so good on the Polo.  I don't dislike blue cars but I'm not sure I could have one.....don't know why really.  :undecided:  But I much prefer this kind of blue, Lapiz and the mk6 Rising Blue to the darker night blues.

I forgot to ask the obvious question.........looks aside, how do you like the Polo GTI?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mwad gti on 16 March 2016, 19:57
Hope it's OK with Rebecca as Moderator of the Detailing section that I post the detailing I done on my car over the last couple of days, because.....................it's not a Golf :shocked:, but it is a GTI, and a VW.

This is what I've replaced my mk6 GTD with. I picked it up on 1st March and I'm lovin' it!  :smiley:. The dealer had done an OK-ish job of prepping it but it wasn't brilliant; quite a bit of glue residue in places, swirls on the black plastic B pillars and black trim on the tailgate roof spoiler. As the Weather's been good this week, I decided the time was right to get it up to standard.

So, after, washing, decontaminating, washing and drying, applying Lime Prime with my DA, a layer of Black Hole glaze, a layer of Collinite 845 wax (another layer to be added next week), Gtechniq C5 on the wheels, Windows cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass and tyres and black plastic trim dressed with FinishKare Top Kote Dressing, it looks like this (sorry, no 'before' pictures);

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/90EB006D-4399-41C4-B6F0-222ACF410B2A.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/90EB006D-4399-41C4-B6F0-222ACF410B2A.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/2CD79926-079C-43BB-AD49-7FBC73086E06.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2CD79926-079C-43BB-AD49-7FBC73086E06.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/0214CD8B-51C8-41B1-8FF5-17879F83E509.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0214CD8B-51C8-41B1-8FF5-17879F83E509.jpg.html)

This is a great forum, and I've really enjoyed the friendly banter over the past (nearly) 5 years that I've been a member. I'll still pop in from time to time and say 'hi'.  :smiley:

That's looks stunning
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2016, 20:03
SRGTD, I'm not a fan of the Polo generally, normally looks awkward like a bigger car compressed. But actually, that looks great! Beautifully detailed and that blue is superb, love it! Please do keep the pictures coming!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mwad gti on 16 March 2016, 20:53
SRGTD, I'm not a fan of the Polo generally, normally looks awkward like a bigger car compressed. But actually, that looks great! Beautifully detailed and that blue is superb, love it! Please do keep the pictures coming!
Completely agree
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 March 2016, 22:37
Thanks mwad gti and Watts for the comments. Next time I clean it, I post up some pics of the interior.


I forgot to ask the obvious question.........looks aside, how do you like the Polo GTI?

I'm really enjoying it. It's the first petrol car I've had since 2002. The interior feels a bit like an updated, slightly shrunken version of the mk6 Golf; not quite up to mk7 Golf standards but still a nice place to be. There are one or two little things that are a step down in terms of Golf quality; the interior of the glovebox and the door pockets are hard plastic and not lined like they are in the Golf, but it still feels quite refined and grown up for a small car. It also fits my standard sized single garage with room to spare - I always had to be a bit careful with the Golf as it was quite a squeeze.

I've got the optional Sports Performance Pack, which has a Normal and Sport setting. Normal is the default, and the ride in Normal is firmer than it was in my mk6 GTD but it's not uncomfortable. The Sport setting is very firm, so I doubt I'll use it much, and not when I've got passengers! I particularly like the standard LED headlights; they're brilliant (pardon the pun!). I had xenons on my mk6 GTD and I think the LED's on the Polo GTI are better. Economy wise; currently getting high 30's, but I'm expecting it to drop a little, when I start to drive it a bit more enthusiastically, once I get a few more miles on the clock.
Negatives;
- the boot is small - the battery is in the spare wheel well with the space saver on top, so the boot floor is always in the raised position. Not a big problem for me though, but could be if you regularly carry passengers with luggage.
- No Dynaudio option (had this in my GTD), so I'm getting used to the standard audio sound.

To put a detailing slant on things;
- There are just as many water traps as there are on the mk6 Golf (grilles, mirrors, tailgate release). I'm thankful I've got my Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster, which disperses them quickly.
- Rear wheelarch liners; these aren't the 'carpet' type liners but hard, shiny plastic like the front ones, so they're easy to clean! A big plus :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 17 March 2016, 13:06
^ Agree with all of that, well apart from the mpg average  :tongue:

I have had mine since December. It's a proper shrunken Golf GTI this time. Just needs a bit more character.

But, er, this is about detailing so.... I put some AF tough coat on mine. No pics. Nothing to see here.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 March 2016, 13:49
Thanks mwad gti and Watts for the comments. Next time I clean it, I post up some pics of the interior.


I forgot to ask the obvious question.........looks aside, how do you like the Polo GTI?

I'm really enjoying it. It's the first petrol car I've had since 2002. The interior feels a bit like an updated, slightly shrunken version of the mk6 Golf; not quite up to mk7 Golf standards but still a nice place to be. There are one or two little things that are a step down in terms of Golf quality; the interior of the glovebox and the door pockets are hard plastic and not lined like they are in the Golf, but it still feels quite refined and grown up for a small car. It also fits my standard sized single garage with room to spare - I always had to be a bit careful with the Golf as it was quite a squeeze.

I've got the optional Sports Performance Pack, which has a Normal and Sport setting. Normal is the default, and the ride in Normal is firmer than it was in my mk6 GTD but it's not uncomfortable. The Sport setting is very firm, so I doubt I'll use it much, and not when I've got passengers! I particularly like the standard LED headlights; they're brilliant (pardon the pun!). I had xenons on my mk6 GTD and I think the LED's on the Polo GTI are better. Economy wise; currently getting high 30's, but I'm expecting it to drop a little, when I start to drive it a bit more enthusiastically, once I get a few more miles on the clock.
Negatives;
- the boot is small - the battery is in the spare wheel well with the space saver on top, so the boot floor is always in the raised position. Not a big problem for me though, but could be if you regularly carry passengers with luggage.
- No Dynaudio option (had this in my GTD), so I'm getting used to the standard audio sound.

To put a detailing slant on things;
- There are just as many water traps as there are on the mk6 Golf (grilles, mirrors, tailgate release). I'm thankful I've got my Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster, which disperses them quickly.
- Rear wheelarch liners; these aren't the 'carpet' type liners but hard, shiny plastic like the front ones, so they're easy to clean! A big plus :smiley:

Good to hear your thoughts on it. 

There's no escape from the lovely VW water traps - just on a slightly smaller scale. :angry: And I wish the Golf had the plastic rear arch liners (like at the front) - those carpet ones are just dirt magnets - there's no getting the muck off those!!!

It looks a lovely car and I hope you enjoy your ownership and it'll be looked after that's for sure.   :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 March 2016, 13:50

But, er, this is about detailing so.... I put some AF tough coat on mine. No pics. Nothing to see here.


Come on......you know the detailing section lives and dies on pics........ :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2016, 11:15
Tried out Mothers Metal polish on my exhaust; what a difference!! :shocked:

Will give them a proper clean over the weekend but the quick clean I gave them made them look a million times better
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2016, 15:19
Tried out Mothers Metal polish on my exhaust; what a difference!! :shocked:

Will give them a proper clean over the weekend but the quick clean I gave them made them look a million times better

The best metal polish IMO.  Knocks spots of the likes of Autosol. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 March 2016, 20:39
Tried out Mothers Metal polish on my exhaust; what a difference!! :shocked:

Will give them a proper clean over the weekend but the quick clean I gave them made them look a million times better

I've been using a non-stick washing up pad on mine :embarrassed: Don't tell my OH :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today? - [yesterday]
Post by: davewilliams000 on 19 March 2016, 14:20
Spent the afternoon yesterday doing my car and my parent's new Qashqai. Neither car was really that dirty and mine only got snow foam and wheels as most of the time was spent on theirs.

I told parents not to bother getting the dealer to put protection on it as they wanted to charge £400, when I could do the same if not better with a bottle of c2v3 for about 7 quid!! (plus I got them some good shampoo, wheel cleaner, grit guards, drying towel, snow foam and lance).

I also got to try out my wheel woollies  :smiley:

So did a decontamination and protection on the Qashqai:

Pressure washer rinse (both cars)
Snow foam and rinse (both cars)
Wheel clean (both cars)
2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and rinse down
iron x and rinse off
2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and rinse down
open ended hose rinse (both cars)
towel dry (both cars)
put gtechniq C2V3 on all paint work
poorboys natural look on exterior black plastic and to dress tyres(both cars)

I was knackered after all that... good job my car wasn't that dirty as I was too tired to wash it with shampoo, but it came up very well with just the snow foam.

Some pics...

dirty back window and bumper on the GTD...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1466/25879104266_f351d4d35e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqRb5S)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1667/25784667882_1b421d87ca_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fhvarm)

Some caked on dirt on the inside of the Qashqai alloys, which came off with the wheel cleaner and brush/mit.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/25879103216_cbeb0bfc18_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqRaLL)

Snow foam action

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1662/25604862820_d736734959_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F1BBE5)

Finished results... starting to go dark by the time I had done, although the pics are a bit darker than it actually was...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1654/25276734893_28c9f00086_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EvBSE2)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1664/25810497331_f961850763_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FjMxCF)

I must say I was quite impressed by the wheel woollies and they are definitely worth the expense. I still ended up using the wheel mit for the front face of all the alloys, but the brush was easier to do the rest, and could easily reach to the back of the GTD alloys using it, and get the inside of the wheel next to the calliper as I was struggling to get my hand in with the mit.

I am extremely impressed with the gtechniq C5 I put on my alloys as the brake dust just came straight off when I used the pressure washer on the wheels... probably didn't even need wheel cleaner, but I did it anyway. Well worth the 8hrs I spent polishing the alloys and putting the C5 on last week!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 15:50
Another lovely job Dave, looks stunning. :cool:

Wheel Woolies are one of the very best bits of kit you can buy.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 March 2016, 16:21
Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 17:31
Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html

Nice.  :smiley: Bet you can't wait to try it out.

Just bought that very machine myself to replace my old one.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 19 March 2016, 18:14
Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html
They do look fantastic!
I've never used one and I'm frankly terrified of trying.
I know Rebecca has just bought the same one so it must be decent :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 19 March 2016, 18:50
Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html
They do look fantastic!
I've never used one and I'm frankly terrified of trying.
I know Rebecca has just bought the same one so it must be decent :smiley:

Im terrified of trying one as well. Its on my wish list though. Maybe in a few months time
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 19 March 2016, 21:30
Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html

Nice.  :smiley: Bet you can't wait to try it out.

Just bought that very me him myself to replace my old one.

I can't but it won't be on my car  :whistle:

Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html
They do look fantastic!
I've never used one and I'm frankly terrified of trying.
I know Rebecca has just bought the same one so it must be decent :smiley:

So am I  :shocked: Ms Booth has a lot to answer for on my bank balance !!

Not actually done any but bought one of these kits now they are back in stock  :smiley:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-chemical-guys-kit/prod_1551.html
They do look fantastic!
I've never used one and I'm frankly terrified of trying.
I know Rebecca has just bought the same one so it must be decent :smiley:



Im terrified of trying one as well. Its on my wish list though. Maybe in a few months time

I am but rest assured it won't be having its trial run on my Lapiz Blue paintwork  :laugh:
My wife's Fiat 500 is going to be the sacrificial lamb  :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 19 March 2016, 21:37
I'm in the market for a DA machine, tempted by the DAS and Meguiars G220v2. But have had my head turned by the Rupes LHR 15ES.

Anybody have views on the 3 ? Rebecca  :whistle:

Just read your DA review in another post Rebecca, top job thanks. Just your thoughts on the Rupes, did you consider this as an option?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 22:07
So am I  :shocked: Ms Booth has a lot to answer for on my bank balance !!

 :whistle:

My wife's Fiat 500 is going to be the sacrificial lamb  :whistle: :whistle:

Always start on the lesser car.  :grin:  Seriously, t's a very good idea.  I first tried out on HWMBO old van.  But it's really pretty foolproof with a DA, not that I'm inferring any of you scaredy pusses are fools. :laugh:  After the first go you'll wonder what you were worried about.  Just remember to tape up any window seals and plastics (not bumpers) around wing mirrors etc, so you don't burn them with the DA.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 March 2016, 22:20
I'm in the market for a DA machine, tempted by the DAS and Meguiars G220v2. But have had my head turned by the Rupes LHR 15ES.

Anybody have views on the 3 ? Rebecca  :whistle:

Just read your DA review in another post Rebecca, top job thanks. Just your thoughts on the Rupes, did you consider this as an option?

I didn't really give much consideration to the Rupes Bigfoot Peter because the price is beyond what I want to pay for a DA - approx another £100 over the DAS.  It has the exact same large 15mm throw as the DAS-6 Pro Plus which increases the cutting power and covers a wider area in one go so takes a bit of the effort out of the work.  I do know that someone very recently had both those on his list and went for the DAS in the end. I don't know if you've had a DA before but it's a lot of money to pay for your first DA.

The Meguairs G220v2 is now discontinued I think.  That was my previous machine and good it was too. In fact I've just sold it to a member on another forum.  But I wanted to update to the DAS specifically for the longer 15mm throw, (the Megs was only 8mm), and the DAS has a better ergonomic shape and possibly less vibration than the Megs.  I haven't yet tried out my new DA (but shall be very soon) but am very pleased with it and I'll be using it with the Meguairs Microfibre Correction system of pads and polish to simplify the polishing process and hopefully level a little of the orange peel that afflicts DBP cars.  I will feedback in due course about the DA and the pads and polish.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 19 March 2016, 22:38
thanks Rebecca, I think the DAS could be the one for me, didn't realise it had the extra throw.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 20 March 2016, 12:30
Love your car Peter, it's a proper head turner :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 20 March 2016, 20:49
thanks Kalimon, it's needs a good few hours over the next couple of months to get it ready for summer, winter has taken its toll, it's going to need a bumper to bumper clean, engine bay, wheels off, interior and the DA cut and polish.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 21 March 2016, 08:27
This weekend I made time to wash the red Golf after 6 weeks of grime build up. The idleness of my car washing is all about the long term testing of properly approved Life Shine. So far so good. A proper report will follow in due course.

The more important detailing project was the GTI caravan after it's winter hibernation. Having being exposed to the elements all winter there was a fair amount of 'green' in places, but nothing AG shampoo wouldn't shift. Due to it's size, the 6BM had to be applied, but it did have it looking like new again after just 2 and a half hours.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 08:55
This weekend I made time to wash the red Golf after 6 weeks of grime build up. The idleness of my car washing is all about the long term testing of properly approved Life Shine. So far so good. A proper report will follow in due course.

The more important detailing project was the GTI caravan after it's winter hibernation. Having being exposed to the elements all winter there was a fair amount of 'green' in places, but nothing AG shampoo wouldn't shift. Due to it's size, the 6BM had to be applied, but it did have it looking like new again after just 2 and a half hours.

Nice justification of your car washing torpor. :grin:

The 6BM, lol, I like it!  2.5 hours is good going but where are the pics of the shiny GTI caravan???
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 21 March 2016, 14:25
Just a quicky as I know you like your pics Bec

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg.html)

And no, I don't tow it with the Golf, before anyone asks
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 16:19
Just a quicky as I know you like your pics Bec

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg.html)

And no, I don't tow it with the Golf, before anyone asks

Nice caravan and nice daffs   :cool:

Out of interest, how do you get up to clean the high parts - step ladder?  And the roof???

Shame you don't tow it with the Golf, as they make a lovely pair.  Very nice to see a rare pic of your Red Golf Simon -  it looks in superb shape, despite your shameful neglect of it on the car washing front.

Your patio looks exactly like mine (back of my house).  That needs a good jet wash too.  :grin: (only joking)

Ta  :smiley: 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 21 March 2016, 16:55
When Bailey launched the new Alu-Tech construction, they did so with a Mondeo sat on top of a caravan. If it will support a car, it should be OK for me to walk on it. I put my wellies on the top of the ladder to protect the van when I lean it against it, then climb up and crawl around on my hands an knees. My trousers get soaked through, but it's better than using a brush like most people do. I can also get into the nooks and crannies around the roof vents etc.

The high bits of the sides, front and back are reached off a step ladder.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 21 March 2016, 20:34
Just a quicky as I know you like your pics Bec

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg.html)

And no, I don't tow it with the Golf, before anyone asks

Nice caravan and nice daffs   :cool:

Out of interest, how do you get up to clean the high parts - step ladder?  And the roof???

Shame you don't tow it with the Golf, as they make a lovely pair.  Very nice to see a rare pic of your Red Golf Simon -  it looks in superb shape, despite your shameful neglect of it on the car washing front.

Your patio looks exactly like mine (back of my house).  That needs a good jet wash too.  :grin: (only joking)

Ta  :smiley:

Dont jet wash the patio :cry: Instead use Wet N Forget http://www.wetandforget.co.uk check out the reviews on amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Wet-Forget-10587-Gallon-Remover/dp/B0019KSUG6

Its brilliant stuff, I use it on the drive, house, roof everywhere and I live in Lancashire - check out my drive

I get it from Costco, think its about £20 but it goes a long........way diluted


(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/P1010668_zpsjquoui5u.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/P1010668_zpsjquoui5u.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2016, 22:23
Dont jet wash the patio :cry: Instead use Wet N Forget http://www.wetandforget.co.uk check out the reviews on amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Wet-Forget-10587-Gallon-Remover/dp/B0019KSUG6

Its brilliant stuff, I use it on the drive, house, roof everywhere and I live in Lancashire - check out my drive

I get it from Costco, think its about £20 but it goes a long........way diluted


Your drive looks very nice.  I jet wash mine every year and it's doing fine. 

The stuff you use - is it entirely animal friendly?

The reason I ask is I've looked at a multitude of patio solutions and all though many state 'pet friendly' the reality is different.   I have cats but that's not really the issue, I keep Koi Carp (plus Orfe and other fish) in outdoor Koi pond and many of the patio cleaners are highly toxic to fish.  My patio is at rear of the house and then there's a lawn and then the Koi pond with a full biological filtration system.  The risk of the cleaner getting into the grass and soil and making it's way to pond water system is just too great a risk and one I'm not prepared to take.  Some of my Koi are over 30 years old and I would be mortified if they got poisoned.  It's simply not worth it is there's uncertainty over the patio cleaner - I'd sooner stick to a jet wash and repoint the patio every few years.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Waspy on 22 March 2016, 14:54
I came into this thread excited to see some shiney cars after an 8 month absence and what do I find? Caravans and patios.

What's going on guys  :sick:

Only joking (sort of)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 March 2016, 16:43
Treated my Polo GTI to a wash and another layer of Collinite 845 Wax and cleaned the interior. The piano black interior trim around the air vents and on the centre console is a major dust magnet!  :angry: If anyone has any tips on what's best to clean this with, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. I've just been using a clean microfibre cloth and a soft small Valet Pro detailing brush.
 
No pictures of the exterior, as I posted some in this thread last week, but a couple of the interior (apologies for the poor quality i-phone photos;

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 March 2016, 17:45
I came into this thread excited to see some shiney cars after an 8 month absence and what do I find? Caravans and patios.

What's going on guys  :sick:

Only joking (sort of)

I thought it broke up the monotony of pictures of shiny cars, that's let's be honest, all look the same.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 18:32
I came into this thread excited to see some shiney cars after an 8 month absence and what do I find? Caravans and patios.

What's going on guys  :sick:

Only joking (sort of)

Well you've missed 8 months of shiny, shiny cars and return on annual caravan detailing day. What do you expect.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 18:38
Treated my Polo GTI to a wash and another layer of Collinite 845 Wax and cleaned the interior. The piano black interior trim around the air vents and on the centre console is a major dust magnet!  :angry: If anyone has any tips on what's best to clean this with, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. I've just been using a clean microfibre cloth and a soft small Valet Pro detailing brush.
 

Looks great.  :cool:

Regarding cleaning the piano black, use what you have been but also worth investing in a can of compressed air for blowing dust off (and in crevices) without touching.  It is a dust magnet but if more about what trim cleaner you use that can reduce build top of dust.  Get a cleaner with good anti-static properties which will help keep the trim dust free for longer.  But otherwise what you are using is fine.  I use Poorboys Natural Look Dressing applied on a WoWo MF and then buffed off with a clean MF. Use detailing brush (VP) and compressed air for the nooks.

Poorboys is fantastic stuff on all trim (and leather) and does keep the dust at bay for longer than many other trim cleaners.  Just go carefully to avoid scratching but the piano black is tougher than it looks.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 March 2016, 18:47

I thought it broke up the monotony of pictures of shiny cars, that's let's be honest, all look the same.


Yes I do agree with you. Not posted many pics of mine recently for that reason!

This morning as did a full interior clean using the dyson handheld and then Poorboys Natural look on the plastics, and finished off with fastglass all interior glass, and the 'infotainment' screen and the glass/plastic in front of the speedo/etc.

The dyson ran out half way through, so couldn't resist getting the pressure washer out for a quick snow foam wash, rinse and towel dry. I have one of those end stops on my garden hose and I bought a new connecter to plug in to make an open ended hose for the final rinse... works great I don't have to go and turn the tap off at the back of the house anymore and take the end stop off, shaving literally seconds off the washing time!  :wink: after I'd done the wash, the dyson had enough juice to finish the interior.

Didn't bother doing the wheels with wheel cleaner as they were only done last Friday and with the gTechniq C5 on, the brake dust just comes straight off with the pressure washer.

Finished off with a full exterior glass clean and dressed the tyres with natural look.


No seems to be ok, however getting a few swirl marks in the faux carbon fibre plastic on the cover for the USB port that is infront of the gear stick, and sometimes it doesn't seem to be long before the dust comes back to these parts.

I finally figured out what I was doing wrong with the poorboys... I was not putting enough on, and also not buffing off with a separate MF cloth... did that today and the faux carbon fibre plastic on the cover looks great now!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 19:28
I came into this thread excited to see some shiney cars after an 8 month absence and what do I find? Caravans and patios.

What's going on guys  :sick:

Only joking (sort of)

I thought it broke up the monotony of pictures of shiny cars, that's let's be honest, all look the same.


I thought it broke up the monotony of pictures of shiny cars, that's let's be honest, all look the same.

Yes I do agree with you. Not posted many pics of mine recently for that reason!

They do all look more or less the same, bar the colour, but come on!  For anyone new to detailing or trying out new stuff and spending hours on it, it's rewarding to take a few pics and post them up.  A detailing section without some pics thrown in would be a bit of a barren environment.  What you want is chat and pics IMO.  Better refrain from posting pics of mine for a while!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 22 March 2016, 19:37

I thought it broke up the monotony of pictures of shiny cars, that's let's be honest, all look the same.


Yes I do agree with you. Not posted many pics of mine recently for that reason!

This morning as did a full interior clean using the dyson handheld and then Poorboys Natural look on the plastics, and finished off with fastglass all interior glass, and the 'infotainment' screen and the glass/plastic in front of the speedo/etc.

The dyson ran out half way through, so couldn't resist getting the pressure washer out for a quick snow foam wash, rinse and towel dry. I have one of those end stops on my garden hose and I bought a new connecter to plug in to make an open ended hose for the final rinse... works great I don't have to go and turn the tap off at the back of the house anymore and take the end stop off, shaving literally seconds off the washing time!  :wink: after I'd done the wash, the dyson had enough juice to finish the interior.

Didn't bother doing the wheels with wheel cleaner as they were only done last Friday and with the gTechniq C5 on, the brake dust just comes straight off with the pressure washer.

Finished off with a full exterior glass clean and dressed the tyres with natural look.


No seems to be ok, however getting a few swirl marks in the faux carbon fibre plastic on the cover for the USB port that is infront of the gear stick, and sometimes it doesn't seem to be long before the dust comes back to these parts.

I finally figured out what I was doing wrong with the poorboys... I was not putting enough on, and also not buffing off with a separate MF cloth... did that today and the faux carbon fibre plastic on the cover looks great now!
Dave, your thing about making an attachment to save you turning off the tap may sound ridiculous, but I have been meaning to do the exact same thing! Great minds obviously think alike :whistle:
Every second counts :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 March 2016, 19:39
Yes I do agree with you. Not posted many pics of mine recently for that reason!

They do all look more or less the same, bar the colour, but come on!  For anyone new to detailing or trying out new stuff and spending hours on it, it's rewarding to take a few pics and post them up.  A detailing section without some pics thrown in would be a bit of a barren environment.  What you want is chat and pics IMO.  Better refrain from posting pics of mine for a while!

I know I said that, but on the other hand I also do agree Rebecca, it is rewarding to put up pics after you've spent hours detailing.... the other reason I haven't put many of mine up is it's usually starting to go dark by the time I've finished and I'm too knackered to put effort into taking them as well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 March 2016, 19:58
Treated my Polo GTI to a wash and another layer of Collinite 845 Wax and cleaned the interior. The piano black interior trim around the air vents and on the centre console is a major dust magnet!  :angry: If anyone has any tips on what's best to clean this with, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. I've just been using a clean microfibre cloth and a soft small Valet Pro detailing brush.
 

Looks great.  :cool:

Regarding cleaning the piano black, use what you have been but also worth investing in a can of compressed air for blowing dust off (and in crevices) without touching.  It is a dust magnet but if more about what trim cleaner you use that can reduce build top of dust.  Get a cleaner with good anti-static properties which will help keep the trim dust free for longer.  But otherwise what you are using is fine.  I use Poorboys Natural Look Dressing applied on a WoWo MF and then buffed off with a clean MF. Use detailing brush (VP) and compressed air for the nooks.

Poorboys is fantastic stuff on all trim (and leather) and does keep the dust at bay for longer than many other trim cleaners.  Just go carefully to avoid scratching but the piano black is tougher than it looks.

Thanks Rebecca. Looks like Poorboys Natural Look Dressing will be added to my detailing arsenal. I'm hoping that Clean Your Car will have some form of Easter promotion, so I can get a bit more than the usual 5% discount that's available by using the DW05 code  :wink:

Goodness, this detailing malarkey is a bit of a money pit!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 20:08
Treated my Polo GTI to a wash and another layer of Collinite 845 Wax and cleaned the interior. The piano black interior trim around the air vents and on the centre console is a major dust magnet!  :angry: If anyone has any tips on what's best to clean this with, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. I've just been using a clean microfibre cloth and a soft small Valet Pro detailing brush.
 

Looks great.  :cool:

Regarding cleaning the piano black, use what you have been but also worth investing in a can of compressed air for blowing dust off (and in crevices) without touching.  It is a dust magnet but if more about what trim cleaner you use that can reduce build top of dust.  Get a cleaner with good anti-static properties which will help keep the trim dust free for longer.  But otherwise what you are using is fine.  I use Poorboys Natural Look Dressing applied on a WoWo MF and then buffed off with a clean MF. Use detailing brush (VP) and compressed air for the nooks.

Poorboys is fantastic stuff on all trim (and leather) and does keep the dust at bay for longer than many other trim cleaners.  Just go carefully to avoid scratching but the piano black is tougher than it looks.

Thanks Rebecca. Looks like Poorboys Natural Look Dressing will be added to my detailing arsenal. I'm hoping that Clean Your Car will have some form of Easter promotion, so I can get a bit more than the usual 5% discount that's available by using the DW05 code  :wink:

Goodness, this detailing malarkey is a bit of a money pit!  :grin:


SRGTD, if you do get some Poorboys, ignore the instructions on the bottle to spray it on. You can't spray it on it's far too thick. I once tried - disaster, lol. Instead apply it with a microfibre or on a foam applicator. I use an MF to apply.  I put a very generous blob onto the MF and then I squeeze the MF together to make sure there is a saturated area on the cloth then I apply it.  Once applied, Leave it for a few minutes and then buff of with a clean dry MF.  As Dave has found, you need to use a fair amount, but a bottle still lasts a long time.

And yes, this detailing malarkey ain't cheap! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 March 2016, 20:11
Thanks for the tip on using the Poorboys Rebecca.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 20:17
Yes I do agree with you. Not posted many pics of mine recently for that reason!

They do all look more or less the same, bar the colour, but come on!  For anyone new to detailing or trying out new stuff and spending hours on it, it's rewarding to take a few pics and post them up.  A detailing section without some pics thrown in would be a bit of a barren environment.  What you want is chat and pics IMO.  Better refrain from posting pics of mine for a while!

I know I said that, but on the other hand I also do agree Rebecca, it is rewarding to put up pics after you've spent hours detailing.... the other reason I haven't put many of mine up is it's usually starting to go dark by the time I've finished and I'm too knackered to put effort into taking them as well.

It's up to the individual if they want to post pics.  It is time consuming, coming at the end of a tiring detail and especially if you are racing the light as you say.  But I wouldn't want to discourage people from posting them if they want to. Cars may look the same but to each person, it's their car, their achievement.  I'm not talking from a personal point of view and I can quite see how people might be sick of the sight of my car, fair enough, but I enjoy seeing other people's efforts and it would be lovely to see something other than a Mk7 now and then, including Polo GTI's and a rogue caravan.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 March 2016, 20:43
I would actually like to post more photos, as I'm quite into photography, but I need to find a better solution. Started off using photobucket, but switched to flikr as the interface is slightly better, and has a better (albeit 3rd party) app for Windows 10 mobile.

Yes, I am one of those odd people who does like windows phone :shocked:

I can now at least take pics with the phone and get them uploaded fairly easily, and do the posting later on my surface3. Of course I would be better off taking pics with my DSLR, but that's an even more drawn out process of importing into lightroom, etc

Would like to be able to just post pics just using my phone, as the Lumia 950 actually has a good camera, but I think that's difficult verging on impossible, especially for posting more than 1 at a time, as non of the apps give the BB code required for the forum.

Sorry, didn't mean to make a big thing of it... was just a frivolous remark really  :whistle: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Waspy on 22 March 2016, 20:44
I better get some of the mk2 once it's had its full post winter detail. Since you lot are getting bored of mk7s ;)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 21:02
I would actually like to post more photos, as I'm quite into photography, but I need to find a better solution. Started off using photobucket, but switched to flikr as the interface is slightly better, and has a better (albeit 3rd party) app for Windows 10 mobile.

Yes, I am one of those odd people who does like windows phone :shocked:

I can now at least take pics with the phone and get them uploaded fairly easily, and do the posting later on my surface3. Of course I would be better off taking pics with my DSLR, but that's an even more drawn out process of importing into lightroom, etc

Would like to be able to just post pics just using my phone, as the Lumia 950 actually has a good camera, but I think that's difficult verging on impossible, especially for posting more than 1 at a time, as non of the apps give the BB code required for the forum.

Flickr is a faff for forum posting but then again I loath Photobucket.  The lack of BBcode options on Flickr's mobile site and app is ridiculous and even selecting the code on the full site on a device is a painful experience.  But they don't care, you only have to read the posts on Flickr and requests for BBcode and see the complete lack of response from Flickr to realise that. 

Not a photo hosting site as such, but someone on another forum told me about this site the other day and is pretty handy for uploading photos straight from devices and also uploading and copying/pasting links for multiple photos at a time. 

http://postimage.org 

You just upload the photos you want direct from your device/computer and tick family safe (leave the resizing option) and it will give you a variety of links.  The one I use is 'Hotlink for Forums 1' - copy and paste that into your post and voila!

I use a variety of cameras for car pics but usually whatever I have time for or is most convenient at the time.  My Canon 7D DSLR for best quality but as you say need Lightroom processing if shooting RAW, and that takes time.  At the moment my DSLR has a focussing problem and needs repairing but I might make the move to full frame at Christmas and go for the latest incarnation of the Canon 5D.  Maybe!  Most of the time atm I'm making do with a Canon EOS M CSC camera which is pretty good but woeful for lowlight photography. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 March 2016, 21:03
I better get some of the mk2 once it's had its full post winter detail. Since you lot are getting bored of mk7s ;)

Yeah come on Waspy we need you!  Nice to have you back. Did you have change of career in the end?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 22 March 2016, 21:45
I took my pictures with an iPhone 6 plus purely for convenience. They were ok for what they were.
After advice from Rebecca, using flikr was quite easy so I hope to post many pictures in the future.
There was a brand new black R waiting for collection when I was at the dealers yesterday and it looked awesome!
Just needed a couple of hours in Booth11's detailing parlour to preen it to perfection  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2016, 22:20
I like looking at the clean and shiny cars. And occasionally some of the dirty ones :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Waspy on 22 March 2016, 23:23
I better get some of the mk2 once it's had its full post winter detail. Since you lot are getting bored of mk7s ;)

Yeah come on Waspy we need you!  Nice to have you back. Did you have change of career in the end?

Nice to be back, but with my mind back on the car my wallet is emptying fast again! :grin:

Yep, my accountancy days are behind me! Although the skills are still being put to use in a new business venture  :nerd:

You still had the mk6 last time I was here, does your mk7 have its own thread, need to see it!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 March 2016, 07:23
I took my pictures with an iPhone 6 plus purely for convenience. They were ok for what they were.
After advice from Rebecca, using flikr was quite easy so I hope to post many pictures in the future.
There was a brand new black R waiting for collection when I was at the dealers yesterday and it looked awesome!
Just needed a couple of hours in Booth11's detailing parlour to preen it to perfection  :smiley:

I saw a DBP one of the road today, but it was just as dirty as mine.  Phew!   :laugh:

 :
I like looking at the clean and shiny cars. And occasionally some of the dirty ones :lipsrsealed:

Lol.  Pervert.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 March 2016, 07:26
I better get some of the mk2 once it's had its full post winter detail. Since you lot are getting bored of mk7s ;)

Yeah come on Waspy we need you!  Nice to have you back. Did you have change of career in the end?

Nice to be back, but with my mind back on the car my wallet is emptying fast again! :grin:

Yep, my accountancy days are behind me! Although the skills are still being put to use in a new business venture  :nerd:

You still had the mk6 last time I was here, does your mk7 have its own thread, need to see it!

That's good to hear, hope your new venture is going well. 👍

The Mk6 went to a great home - sold to a member on here.  :smiley:

I do have a thread, started when I first got the R and a record of the few mini mods I've done to it.  Am hoping to post a 6 month in review if I can find the time!  It's few pages long now, so if you are ever having trouble sleeping........

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275792.0
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 March 2016, 08:10
I better get some of the mk2 once it's had its full post winter detail. Since you lot are getting bored of mk7s ;)

I'll add to that with mine at some point. That's if I can remember where I left it in October.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 23 March 2016, 22:07
Not detailing as such but I have been slowly restocking my detailing goodies

Got a set of Wo-Wo microfibre cloths
Fine wire wool for sprucing up my exhausts
OCD Cow Food leather cleaner and armour

Sadly the weekend looks like being a bit of a wash out  :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: golfhappy on 23 March 2016, 22:28
My super high gloss wax came. Harder to work with than the autoglym resin but good results. Bought a chamois leather for speeding up the drying process and 2 microfibre pads to put the polish on with....Oh and Unilevers been on the phone sales of FAIRY LIQUID are down!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 March 2016, 08:11
Bought a chamois leather for speeding up the drying process

... and inducing swirls.

Use it on your house windows and buy a proper drying towel for the car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 08:56
My super high gloss wax came. Harder to work with than the autoglym resin but good results. Bought a chamois leather for speeding up the drying process and 2 microfibre pads to put the polish on with....Oh and Unilevers been on the phone sales of FAIRY LIQUID are down!

Bought a chamois leather for speeding up the drying process

... and inducing swirls.

Use it on your house windows and buy a proper drying towel for the car.

Ditching the fairy liquid is a step in the right direction, but using a chamois is 2 steps back.  As Simon (dubber) says it's a sure fire way to put some swirls on your car.  Get a WoWo Microfibre drying towel with 20% forum discount or better still go for the WoWo Easter bundle offer which is a fantastic set of:

Drying towel
4 Mf cloths 1 glass cloth set (wowo ad has it other way round which is wrong)
Lambswool wash mitt

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277293.0

Then you'll be well set up.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: golfhappy on 24 March 2016, 14:17
Chamois hasn't been used yet. Thanks for the tip. I even swithered about a drying towel, back to the drawing board me thinks.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 16:38
Chamois hasn't been used yet. Thanks for the tip. I even swithered about a drying towel, back to the drawing board me thinks.  :smiley:

Phew!  That was a close shave. Step away from the chamois and go get a drying towel.   :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 24 March 2016, 17:14
Dave, your thing about making an attachment to save you turning off the tap may sound ridiculous, but I have been meaning to do the exact same thing! Great minds obviously think alike :whistle:
Every second counts :laugh:

here's what I made...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/25932575951_1ff35f54e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fvzemt)

Simple but a good time-saver!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 17:19
Dave, your thing about making an attachment to save you turning off the tap may sound ridiculous, but I have been meaning to do the exact same thing! Great minds obviously think alike :whistle:
Every second counts :laugh:

here's what I made...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/25932575951_1ff35f54e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fvzemt)

Simple but a good time-saver!

That's a really good solution.  I normally step on the hose or kink it to temporarily stop the wate flow but this looks a great solution.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 24 March 2016, 17:28
That's a really good solution.  I normally step on the hose or kink it to temporarily stop the wate flow but this looks a great solution.

I've got one of those stop connectors on the end of my hose so just unplug it from the pressure washer and plug this on the end without having to go and turn the tap off :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 24 March 2016, 18:48
That's a really good solution.  I normally step on the hose or kink it to temporarily stop the wate flow but this looks a great solution.

I've got one of those stop connectors on the end of my hose so just unplug it from the pressure washer and plug this on the end without having to go and turn the tap off :cool:
Made one similar to that yesterday Dave, works a treat.
Kinking the hose indeed Mrs B :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 March 2016, 19:10
I've got one of those stop connectors on the end of my hose so just unplug it from the pressure washer and plug this on the end without having to go and turn the tap off :cool:

Yeah I have a stop connector too, so just interrupt the water flow and quickly unscrew it, but this is better way.

Kinking the hose indeed Mrs B :laugh:

It's done the job for years.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: p3asa on 24 March 2016, 23:30
I've got one of these on the last foot of my hose and its a godsend  :grin:
It doesn't seem like much having to walk back to the tap to turn it off  but it soon adds up.

Put hose in power washer.
Go back and turn the water on.
Use the power washer.
Go back and turn the water off
Come back to power washer and remove the hose, put spray head on.
Go back and turn the water back on.
Go back and use the hose
Drove me mad  :grin:

(http://www.leisurefayre.com/shopimages/products/normal/100533.JPG)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 25 March 2016, 08:00
excuse my ignorance but whats this disconnecting the hose from pressure washer all about?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 10:41
excuse my ignorance but whats this disconnecting the hose from pressure washer all about?

Two main reasons.  After washing the car, the final rinse should be done with an open ended hose rather than a spray (jet washer or hose spray head).  So you need to disconnect the hose from the pressure washer, and remove the stop connecter (if using one) to get a non spray flow of water from the hose.

The reasons the final rinse should be with an open ended hose is, working from the top of the car down, open ended rinsing allows the water to 'sheet' off the car, thus reducing the amount of standing water left on the car so that

1) less water to dry of with a MF towel - which reduces the need for towel contact and,

2) less standing water reduces the risk of water spots forming. 

Water spots not an issue if you have very soft water or use a water filter attached to your hose (as I do) but for those in hard water areas without a filter, if there is a lot of water left on the car after the rinse, water spots can form very quickly, (quicker than you can get round with a drying towel) especially if the car is in the sun, and they can be very, very difficult to remove, sometimes having to be polished out with a DA.  Using a spray-on rinse aid at the final rinse can help, but the best way to leave the minimum water on the car is an open ended hose rinse.  A final rinse with a spray or pressure washer lance leaves lots of water droplets on the car, each one a potential future water spot!  There are products to remove water spots such as CarPro Eraser but their effectiveness is questionable so best to avoid getting water spots in the first place.

Equally important - less standing water on the car after rinsing equals less towel drying which means less 'contact' with the paintwork, so less risk of swirls and marring.

That's the full on  OCD reason that disconnecting the hose from the PW is important.  Bet you wish you'd never asked.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 March 2016, 12:28
Gave my car it's first proper clean this morning.
Snow foam first then 2 bucket wash, clay and then a full application of Gtechniq C2v3.
A few things I learned were
1 - wo-wo micro fibres are the dogs, superb product and I will be ordering more asap.
2 - C2v3 is amazing and will be my go to product due to it's incredibly easy application.
3 - I really need to buy some poor boys wheel sealant and find a tyre dresser I like, recommendations welcome.
4 - I need to find a really good glass cleaner, again I would appreciate any input.
5 - I will be buying a clay mitt or similar !
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1568/25958512051_4d05412b17_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FxSafB) (https://flic.kr/p/FxSafB)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/EJhGVy](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/25420109474_c67e6baef9_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/EJhGVy) 

[url=https://flic.kr/p/FDJzGM](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/26024932385_489c41cbde_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/) (https://flic.kr/p/FDJzGM)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 12:48
Looks amazing.  :cool:

Glass cleaner - Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass is the best, closely followed by Autoglym Fast Glass

Tyre Dressing - Achem Long Life Tyre Dressing is the best, closely followed by Meguiars Endurance Gel.

http://www.achem.co.uk/shop/product-details.php?prdID=62  The price is great, however the delivery charge is a bit steep but if you get 5ltr it's cost effective. Silicone based so excellent durability and longevity, but goes on with the ease of a water based gel.  No sling and lasts and lasts.

Other tyre dressings to consider - Gtechniq T1 and Gyeon Q2 Tyre.

I've been using C2v3 on my alloys in place of Poorboys Wheel Sealant and great results.  Couple coats once a month works well.  For a full on wheel protection look at Gtechniq C5 but that's a wheels off job.  Chemical guys have just brought out a new wheel sealant, so maybe worth a look.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/chemical-guys-wheel-guard/prod_197.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 March 2016, 13:13
I've heard you mention the Achem tyre dressing before Rebecca and it's the one I will go for I think.
The Gtechniq glass cleaner does look good I have to say.
I never thought of using the C2v3 on my wheels but I will now!
Thanks Mrs B, have a great weekend :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 March 2016, 13:22
Just ordered everything, another £50 gone :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 25 March 2016, 13:29
Wo-wo MFs are indeed the business, I'm going to order another set soon. C2v3 is good stuff too, am going to put a 2nd coat on mine and parents car when I get the chance. I've got c5 on my wheels which is amazing stuff, but plan to try the c2v3 on parents qashqai alloys as I don't think they will want to spring the £40 for a bottle of c5!

I use AG fastglass and its very good. Might try the gtechiniq one as I'll need to order some more soon.

Use poor boys natural look on my tyres but it only lasts a couple of days so will need to invest in some proper dressing when funds allow.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 25 March 2016, 13:38
Forgot to add kalimon your car looks fantastic! Love the CSG... That would have been a close second for me to TR :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 March 2016, 17:07
Thanks Dave, it's just the tyres letting it down at the moment but 5 litres of Achem wheel dressing will sort that out :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 17:44
I've heard you mention the Achem tyre dressing before Rebecca and it's the one I will go for I think.
The Gtechniq glass cleaner does look good I have to say.
I never thought of using the C2v3 on my wheels but I will now!
Thanks Mrs B, have a great weekend :smiley:

Just ordered everything, another £50 gone :laugh:

Thanks Dave, it's just the tyres letting it down at the moment but 5 litres of Achem wheel dressing will sort that out :laugh:

You're quick off the mark! 

And 5ltrs of Achem Long Life Tyre Dressing will certainly sort that out.  It is superb stuff. It was Neil at WoWo who first told me about it, so eternally grateful to him, because until that point I had never settled on a tyre dressing that really met all my criteria.

It's a silicone based formula but thinner than most other silicone dressings, so it applies very easily - goes on more like a water based gel, but with the lovely finish and repellency you get with silicone formulas.  And it lasts and lasts and lasts - product info states durability is 2-3 weeks but I would say more like up to 4 weeks, which is good for a tyre dressing. And no sling at all.  Despite its slightly misleading name, it’s actually incredibly versatile in terms of finish and can be anything from matt/satin - satin - gloss depending on how you apply it and how many coats you put on.  For a matt finish, give a thorough wipe over after each application.  For a satin finish, give a light wipe over each application, and for a shine, skip the wipe down altogether.  Whatever finish you prefer one coat gives a great finish, two coats even better.
 
I apply it using a foam pad and then wipe down lightly afterwards with an old microfibre, as I prefer a satin finish opposed to hi-shine. Usually I do two coats, time permitting.  Here's how it looks (current and previous car):

(http://s28.postimg.org/n7gjfgygt/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/y22kv56yl/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/mobg67725/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/69qpl43ul/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6mi3ram49/full/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/cbycblsal/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4vz2pt4l5/full/)

And here's it is 5 weeks after application, on a very dirty car, the tyre dressing (though diminishing) is still evident, despite the wheels being subject to some very muddy sites and conditions.  No other tyre dressing I've ever tried has lasted more than 2 weeks tops.
 
(http://s28.postimg.org/jhv5b67p9/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nqzvdcayh/full/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/xj22zm4xp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hktd9hapl/full/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/92fbreet9/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6l3kk4uwp/full/)

(http://s28.postimg.org/4s0nvt9q5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8odzrsupl/full/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 25 March 2016, 18:05
Their trade counter is in Alfreton... would be so tempting to go pick some of that up next week as I'll be down in Sheffield, however, this would not go down very well with the Mrs as she doesn't really know of the cost or time spent on cleaning the car!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 March 2016, 18:11
I had a bit of a nightmare claying my car today. A combination of the sun beating down and dodo juice 'born slippy' was making a right old mess. I think the clay mitt is the way forward. I believe you use one Rebecca, how do u find it?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 25 March 2016, 21:04
Car had a treat today for getting 3/4 of the way to 100k  :laugh: Full inside and out clean, looking much better!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/25430627853_e1f3de3ea9_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/25966760881_733c4e47d5_h.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2016, 21:26
Looking really good there seabrook, lovely job! :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 21:38
I had a bit of a nightmare claying my car today. A combination of the sun beating down and dodo juice 'born slippy' was making a right old mess. I think the clay mitt is the way forward. I believe you use one Rebecca, how do u find it?

I love clay mitts and the are perfect for new cars.  For a used car or a car that's not been flayed ever, or for a while, a traditional clay bar may be required, but for a new or looked after car, a clay mitt is the way forward.

Have a read of this thread kalimon. It relates to the WoWo clay mitt which is what I would recommend.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276259.0
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 March 2016, 21:38
Car had a treat today for getting 3/4 of the way to 100k  :laugh: Full inside and out clean, looking much better!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/25430627853_e1f3de3ea9_h.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/25966760881_733c4e47d5_h.jpg)

You've excelled yourself Dan.  A stunner.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 26 March 2016, 18:15
Well, yesterday. Posted some photos of a funny shaped Golf here.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276899.0
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 27 March 2016, 18:41
excuse my ignorance but whats this disconnecting the hose from pressure washer all about?

Two main reasons.  After washing the car, the final rinse should be done with an open ended hose rather than a spray (jet washer or hose spray head).  So you need to disconnect the hose from the pressure washer, and remove the stop connecter (if using one) to get a non spray flow of water from the hose.

The reasons the final rinse should be with an open ended hose is, working from the top of the car down, open ended rinsing allows the water to 'sheet' off the car, thus reducing the amount of standing water left on the car so that

1) less water to dry of with a MF towel - which reduces the need for towel contact and,

2) less standing water reduces the risk of water spots forming. 

Water spots not an issue if you have very soft water or use a water filter attached to your hose (as I do) but for those in hard water areas without a filter, if there is a lot of water left on the car after the rinse, water spots can form very quickly, (quicker than you can get round with a drying towel) especially if the car is in the sun, and they can be very, very difficult to remove, sometimes having to be polished out with a DA.  Using a spray-on rinse aid at the final rinse can help, but the best way to leave the minimum water on the car is an open ended hose rinse.  A final rinse with a spray or pressure washer lance leaves lots of water droplets on the car, each one a potential future water spot!  There are products to remove water spots such as CarPro Eraser but their effectiveness is questionable so best to avoid getting water spots in the first place.

Equally important - less standing water on the car after rinsing equals less towel drying which means less 'contact' with the paintwork, so less risk of swirls and marring.

That's the full on  OCD reason that disconnecting the hose from the PW is important.  Bet you wish you'd never asked.  :grin:

Great response! Appreciate you taking the time to write it!

Now you've said it, of course it makes perfect sense. I must admit I rinse with the pressure washer after each step i.e. soap the roof, then rinse, soap pillars and glass, then rinse etc.. working my way down to lowest points. I then usually rinse the entire car again at the end. Not sure if it needs to be done so much but I do it for the exact reason you describe - to avoid water sitting and leaving spots! I guess I'll switch up my method a bit and go for the open ended rinse!

Thanks again!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 16:43
Well after some idiot woman put a dent and chip on the rear door this morning, I consoled myself by cleaning it!

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Then I had to go out and it started pouring down so now it looks like this again.  :cry:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 March 2016, 17:08
Dave, your thing about making an attachment to save you turning off the tap may sound ridiculous, but I have been meaning to do the exact same thing! Great minds obviously think alike :whistle:
Every second counts :laugh:

here's what I made...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/25932575951_1ff35f54e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fvzemt)

Simple but a good time-saver!

Many thanks for this great tip Dave.  I found one of those little connectors to click into the stop connector in my shed and voila!  Instant open ended hose without having to turn the tap off or tread on the hosepipe.  Cheers for that tip.  :smiley:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 31 March 2016, 15:34
Took my wheels off today and cleaned them with Bilberry wheel cleaner, gave them a thorough dry off and applied a coat of C2v3.
They cleaned really easily due to having only done 250 miles since new :grin:
Gave the brake calipers a clean and polish while I was at it.
Ran out of time so will apply Achem tyre finish at the weekend :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 31 March 2016, 21:54
I have the pleasure of a black mk5 GTi this weekend, which has already been washed. Wheels have come up pretty well and the paint actually feels pretty tidy too so tomorrow night will be clay, then polish Saturday. The main party will be trim dressing, interior and under the bonnet needs a good clean.

Pics/vid to follow.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dipstick on 08 April 2016, 15:28
First go at snowfoaming using a pressure washer... it uses a LOT less snow foam than the lance for a normal hose!
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/DSC_0010.jpg)
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Followed by a rinse, 2BW, TRIX on the wheels followed by Bilberry wheel cleaner, open hose rinsed and dried.
All glass cleaned with G6.
Interior hoovered, dusted and coated with Poorboys Natural Look and buffed off.

Only one after picture which is a bit blurry:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/IMG-20160407-WA0000.jpeg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 08 April 2016, 15:29
Took advantage of a break in the weather to give the Golf a much needed clean.
Snow foam followed by wheel clean using Bilberry wheel cleaner, Wo-Wo wash mitt and wheel woolies.
Two bucket wash using Wo-Wo wash mitt
Full dry off using a combination of Metro vac & Blo and Wo-Wo drying towels.
Finished with it's second coat of Gtechniq C2v3 then a final polish using Wo-Wo micro fibre clothes.
Looks pretty damned fine :smiley:
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 08 April 2016, 17:37
Dipstick and kalimon - two great efforts and two cracking looking cars! Washed mine today too, certainly was the right day for it, made a change from nearly freezing to death! Didn't take any pictures but the red was glowing in the sunshine making it dead easy to spot in Tesco's car park :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 April 2016, 22:36

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/sdiprose/IMG-20160407-WA0000.jpeg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/26282186316_7e8a96b422_k.jpg)

Who doesn't love snow foam, Bilberry and WoWo.  :cool:

Top jobs on the detailing front today by all. Twin Carbon Greys look stunning. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 09 April 2016, 09:04
My mate who owns a gorgeous silver T5, took my advice and bought an autobrite snow foam lance and the orange valet pro snow foam. Typical of him, he put 50mm of SF in the bottle instead of the recommended 25.
He reckons it took him an hour to clean up the mess it made and his kids were slipping in the stuff.
What a tit !!
Ps
Are u back from yours hols now Rebecca?
Not seen your R on here recently.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2016, 11:25
My mate who owns a gorgeous silver T5, took my advice and bought an autobrite snow foam lance and the orange valet pro snow foam. Typical of him, he put 50mm of SF in the bottle instead of the recommended 25.
He reckons it took him an hour to clean up the mess it made and his kids were slipping in the stuff.
What a tit !!
Ps
Are u back from yours hols now Rebecca?
Not seen your R on here recently.

Lol.  What a tit indeed but not the only one!  Someone on another forum misunderstood how much snow foam shampoo use (despite clear instruction, thrice!) and used 800ml of the shampoo in the lance bottle, topped up with only about 10-20ml water!!!  Then they wondered why they'd run out of it so quickly!  That's why when someone on here (dipstick I think it was) asked me how much snow foam to use the other week, I posted up the 'idiot pc guide' to avoid any misinterpretation.  I hope dipstick didn't think I was being insulting.  :undecided:  Didn't want him making the same mistake as the other chap, though his snow foam pics above show he has more sense than that :-)

Returning from hols today an will be picking up my R from Gatwick at midnight in the dark, so will be walking round it with an iPhone torch to check for damage, lol. 

Sorry kalimon, I accidentally clicked 'modify' on your post above instead of quoting it (mods have extra buttons) so that's what it says edited by.....at the end.  Didn't edit it. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 09 April 2016, 13:33
My mate who owns a gorgeous silver T5, took my advice and bought an autobrite snow foam lance and the orange valet pro snow foam. Typical of him, he put 50mm of SF in the bottle instead of the recommended 25.
He reckons it took him an hour to clean up the mess it made and his kids were slipping in the stuff.
What a tit !!
Ps
Are u back from yours hols now Rebecca?
Not seen your R on here recently.

Lol.  What a tit indeed but not the only one!  Someone on another forum misunderstood how much snow foam shampoo use (despite clear instruction, thrice!) and used 800ml of the shampoo in the lance bottle, topped up with only about 10-20ml water!!!  Then they wondered why they'd run out of it so quickly!  That's why when someone on here (dipstick I think it was) asked me how much snow foam to use the other week, I posted up the 'idiot pc guide' to avoid any misinterpretation.  I hope dipstick didn't think I was being insulting.  :undecided:  Didn't want him making the same mistake as the other chap, though his snow foam pics above show he has more sense than that :-)

Returning from hols today an will be picking up my R from Gatwick at midnight in the dark, so will be walking round it with an iPhone torch to check for damage, lol. 

Sorry kalimon, I accidentally clicked 'modify' on your post above instead of quoting it (mods have extra buttons) so that's what it says edited by.....at the end.  Didn't edit it.

You can modify my many spelling mistakes any time you want Rebecca.
What's the latest with that chip on your door?

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2016, 17:17
My mate who owns a gorgeous silver T5, took my advice and bought an autobrite snow foam lance and the orange valet pro snow foam. Typical of him, he put 50mm of SF in the bottle instead of the recommended 25.
He reckons it took him an hour to clean up the mess it made and his kids were slipping in the stuff.
What a tit !!
Ps
Are u back from yours hols now Rebecca?
Not seen your R on here recently.

Lol.  What a tit indeed but not the only one!  Someone on another forum misunderstood how much snow foam shampoo use (despite clear instruction, thrice!) and used 800ml of the shampoo in the lance bottle, topped up with only about 10-20ml water!!!  Then they wondered why they'd run out of it so quickly!  That's why when someone on here (dipstick I think it was) asked me how much snow foam to use the other week, I posted up the 'idiot pc guide' to avoid any misinterpretation.  I hope dipstick didn't think I was being insulting.  :undecided:  Didn't want him making the same mistake as the other chap, though his snow foam pics above show he has more sense than that :-)

Returning from hols today an will be picking up my R from Gatwick at midnight in the dark, so will be walking round it with an iPhone torch to check for damage, lol. 

Sorry kalimon, I accidentally clicked 'modify' on your post above instead of quoting it (mods have extra buttons) so that's what it says edited by.....at the end.  Didn't edit it.

You can modify my many spelling mistakes any time you want Rebecca.
What's the latest with that chip on your door?

Would you believe I did it again!!  I'm losing it, lol.

Anyway, learn to spell.  :tongue:

No new news on the chip since the holiday got in the way of sorting it.  Will be taking it for some quotes at proper bodyshops and a couple of PDR/Smart repair quotes.  See which route to take.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 April 2016, 22:50
So got home from work at 6.30pm. No Mrs (at work), no toddler (at grandparents) + weather ok = car cleaning time!

Car was in dire need of a clean as it's only had a 'quick' snow foam, rinse and dry for the past 4 or 5 weeks, and the 250 miles a week to work plus a 500 mile trip down south has left it looking pretty dirty, although the red does hide it quite well.

Pressure washer rinse, snow foam, pressure washer rinse, wheels (bilberry wheel cleaner, big wheel wooly + wo-wo wheel mit), 2 bucket wash (DDJ supernatural shampoo + wo-wo lambswool mit + cleaned front grill with small wheel wooly), pressure washer rinse, open hose rinse, dry (DDJ + wo-wo towels), exterior glass clean (AG fastglass + wo-wo cloth), dress tyres (poorboys natural look), then finished up with a quick clean of the main parts of the dash with PBNL.

By the time I'd done it was 8.45pm!

Some pics ... before:

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Cleaning the grill...

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After (pretty much gone dark!)...

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 April 2016, 03:00
^^^

Looks excellent.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 10 April 2016, 07:32
Great job!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 10 April 2016, 09:11
Thanks!  :smiley:

Here's a couple more pics from this morning. It's rained overnight and the roads are wet so after driving to work this morning, the back window and boot lid are already dirty! I knew it wouldn't last long.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1490/26341055175_e6f398d62b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G8EMZH)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1474/26341055285_b11aad9e6b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G8EN2B)

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I really should have thought to move the brown food bin before I took the pics but was rushed for time this morning!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Gtiless on 10 April 2016, 10:10
It looks great-it didn't look too bad on the "before" pictures either TBF!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 10 April 2016, 10:23
It looks great-it didn't look too bad on the "before" pictures either TBF!!

Thanks :smiley: Pics didn't quite show how dirty it looked. The back and the sides were quite obvious, but as I said the red seems to hide it quite well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 11 April 2016, 17:03
Got the wheels off for their spring application of C5. Washed with Born To Be Mild, Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt, liberal soakings in Korrosol and Tar X and then clayed. Quite a few large tar clumps on the inner barrels. Then IPA wipedown followed by 2 coats of Gtechniq C5.

No pics unfortunately as started tipping down just as I was finishing. Also uncovered some nastiness while I was giving the car a look over: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2536976#msg2536976 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2536976#msg2536976)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 11 April 2016, 17:34
2 coats of Gtechniq C5.

Ouch... that's got to hurt the wallet  :shocked:... I used a whole 40ml bottle when I did 1 coat on mine a month or so ago, and that stuff is not cheap (but excellent though).

Must have taken you a while to do all that. Took ages doing mine, but most of that was polishing out some scratches by hand.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 April 2016, 17:49
Got the wheels off for their spring application of C5. Washed with Born To Be Mild, Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt, liberal soakings in Korrosol and Tar X and then clayed. Quite a few large tar clumps on the inner barrels. Then IPA wipedown followed by 2 coats of Gtechniq C5.

No pics unfortunately as started tipping down just as I was finishing. Also uncovered some nastiness while I was giving the car a look over: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2536976#msg2536976 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2536976#msg2536976)

Hope you get that leak sorted without too much pain. Not what I would expect from a less than 5 year old car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2016, 18:30
Got the wheels off for their spring application of C5. Washed with Born To Be Mild, Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt, liberal soakings in Korrosol and Tar X and then clayed. Quite a few large tar clumps on the inner barrels. Then IPA wipedown followed by 2 coats of Gtechniq C5.

No pics unfortunately as started tipping down just as I was finishing. Also uncovered some nastiness while I was giving the car a look over: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2536976#msg2536976 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2536976#msg2536976)

Sounds a very thorough job Dan. Sorry to read about your oil leak, hope it's easily fixable without too much pain and expense.

Don't need pics....know your car will be looking great.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 11 April 2016, 18:34
2 coats of Gtechniq C5.

Ouch... that's got to hurt the wallet  :shocked:... I used a whole 40ml bottle when I did 1 coat on mine a month or so ago, and that stuff is not cheap (but excellent though).

Must have taken you a while to do all that. Took ages doing mine, but most of that was polishing out some scratches by hand.

Already had some left over from when I last did them, find that I use probably 3/4 of a 40ml to do two coats on the Monzas. No polishing on mine today, although they could benefit from some.

Hope you get that leak sorted without too much pain. Not what I would expect from a less than 5 year old car.

Done the PCV valve test and it seems to have failed so that's probably causing the leaks by not relieving the pressure in the crankcase. Will be a DIY fix for the valve but not sure of parts costs just yet, or whether it's permanently buggered the sump seal etc. Car is just over 5 years old and almost 80k miles.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 April 2016, 10:25
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:

Some feedback on the FK1000p wax on top of the C2v3. As far as I can tell, it seems to be hanging on. Whilst washing, the paint still has that smooth feel and water repellence which to me suggests the wax is still doing it's job (happy to be corrected!). The C2v3 as far as I recall on it's own didn't have those qualities to the same extent (mainly the feel). No idea how long I should expect the wax to last but if this was it (applied 3rd Feb) then I'm happy.

Not sure what to do next now the weather is improving. It definitely needs decontamination, probably claying and polishing plus some stonechips sorting so do I have a go myself or get a pro job done? I shall ponder that one...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 April 2016, 16:08
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:

Some feedback on the FK1000p wax on top of the C2v3. As far as I can tell, it seems to be hanging on. Whilst washing, the paint still has that smooth feel and water repellence which to me suggests the wax is still doing it's job (happy to be corrected!). The C2v3 as far as I recall on it's own didn't have those qualities to the same extent (mainly the feel). No idea how long I should expect the wax to last but if this was it (applied 3rd Feb) then I'm happy.

Not sure what to do next now the weather is improving. It definitely needs decontamination, probably claying and polishing plus some stonechips sorting so do I have a go myself or get a pro job done? I shall ponder that one...

Most C2v3 connoisseurs I know, and there are a few, say that the finish of C2 feels much slicker to the touch (and arguably better water repellence) than wax so it could actually be the C2 you are feeling.  Who knows?   Can you not tell by the visual finish, so to speak?  Does the paint look less deep and glossy - more sterile and glassy? 

In answer to your latter pondering.......have a go yourself.  :wink: :whistle: :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 April 2016, 14:54
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:

Some feedback on the FK1000p wax on top of the C2v3. As far as I can tell, it seems to be hanging on. Whilst washing, the paint still has that smooth feel and water repellence which to me suggests the wax is still doing it's job (happy to be corrected!). The C2v3 as far as I recall on it's own didn't have those qualities to the same extent (mainly the feel). No idea how long I should expect the wax to last but if this was it (applied 3rd Feb) then I'm happy.

Not sure what to do next now the weather is improving. It definitely needs decontamination, probably claying and polishing plus some stonechips sorting so do I have a go myself or get a pro job done? I shall ponder that one...

Most C2v3 connoisseurs I know, and there are a few, say that the finish of C2 feels much slicker to the touch (and arguably better water repellence) than wax so it could actually be the C2 you are feeling.  Who knows?   Can you not tell by the visual finish, so to speak?  Does the paint look less deep and glossy - more sterile and glassy? 

In answer to your latter pondering.......have a go yourself.  :wink: :whistle: :smiley:

I shall have another look - deep sterile glossy glassy - got it :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 13 April 2016, 15:45
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:


Some feedback on the FK1000p wax on top of the C2v3. As far as I can tell, it seems to be hanging on. Whilst washing, the paint still has that smooth feel and water repellence which to me suggests the wax is still doing it's job (happy to be corrected!). The C2v3 as far as I recall on it's own didn't have those qualities to the same extent (mainly the feel). No idea how long I should expect the wax to last but if this was it (applied 3rd Feb) then I'm happy.

Not sure what to do next now the weather is improving. It definitely needs decontamination, probably claying and polishing plus some stonechips sorting so do I have a go myself or get a pro job done? I shall ponder that one...

Most C2v3 connoisseurs I know, and there are a few, say that the finish of C2 feels much slicker to the touch (and arguably better water repellence) than wax so it could actually be the C2 you are feeling.  Who knows?   Can you not tell by the visual finish, so to speak?  Does the paint look less deep and glossy - more sterile and glassy? 

In answer to your latter pondering.......have a go yourself.  :wink: :whistle: :smiley:
'sterile and glassy'. Have you been discussing me with my good wife Rebecca?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 April 2016, 17:23
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:


Some feedback on the FK1000p wax on top of the C2v3. As far as I can tell, it seems to be hanging on. Whilst washing, the paint still has that smooth feel and water repellence which to me suggests the wax is still doing it's job (happy to be corrected!). The C2v3 as far as I recall on it's own didn't have those qualities to the same extent (mainly the feel). No idea how long I should expect the wax to last but if this was it (applied 3rd Feb) then I'm happy.

Not sure what to do next now the weather is improving. It definitely needs decontamination, probably claying and polishing plus some stonechips sorting so do I have a go myself or get a pro job done? I shall ponder that one...

Most C2v3 connoisseurs I know, and there are a few, say that the finish of C2 feels much slicker to the touch (and arguably better water repellence) than wax so it could actually be the C2 you are feeling.  Who knows?   Can you not tell by the visual finish, so to speak?  Does the paint look less deep and glossy - more sterile and glassy? 

In answer to your latter pondering.......have a go yourself.  :wink: :whistle: :smiley:
'sterile and glassy'. Have you been discussing me with my good wife Rebecca?

Er no, but you are not exactly selling yourself now.  :grin:  Maybe the reality is different, but don't worry your forum personality does not come across as sterile, nor glassy by any means.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 13 April 2016, 18:35
Lovely, lovely job.  :cool:  TR looks so good when washed and waxed. 

Be interested to find out how long your wax will last on top of C2v3.  I'm not convinced the two are compatible and C2 is designed to be used in conjunction with other Gtechniq products, so I can't see wax lasting very long on top of it, but would be good to hear your feedback.  :smiley:


Some feedback on the FK1000p wax on top of the C2v3. As far as I can tell, it seems to be hanging on. Whilst washing, the paint still has that smooth feel and water repellence which to me suggests the wax is still doing it's job (happy to be corrected!). The C2v3 as far as I recall on it's own didn't have those qualities to the same extent (mainly the feel). No idea how long I should expect the wax to last but if this was it (applied 3rd Feb) then I'm happy.

Not sure what to do next now the weather is improving. It definitely needs decontamination, probably claying and polishing plus some stonechips sorting so do I have a go myself or get a pro job done? I shall ponder that one...

Most C2v3 connoisseurs I know, and there are a few, say that the finish of C2 feels much slicker to the touch (and arguably better water repellence) than wax so it could actually be the C2 you are feeling.  Who knows?   Can you not tell by the visual finish, so to speak?  Does the paint look less deep and glossy - more sterile and glassy? 

In answer to your latter pondering.......have a go yourself.  :wink: :whistle: :smiley:
'sterile and glassy'. Have you been discussing me with my good wife Rebecca?

Er no, but you are not exactly selling yourself now.  :grin:  Maybe the reality is different, but don't worry your forum personality does not come across as sterile, nor glassy by any means.  :laugh:
I've been married 26 yrs so I'm not an easy sell :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 18:25
Gave the car a very quick wash today as I'm seriously hungover  :sick:
Thought I'd try something new so instead of drying the car off, I rinsed it using the purified water that I use for window cleaning. Theoretically, it shouldn't leave any water spots but I'll have a look later when it's had a chance to dry.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2016, 18:58
Gave the car a very quick wash today as I'm seriously hungover  :sick:
Thought I'd try something new so instead of drying the car off, I rinsed it using the purified water that I use for window cleaning. Theoretically, it shouldn't leave any water spots but I'll have a look later when it's had a chance to dry.

Hopefully that should leave it water mark free.  I use a Raceglaze water filter hooked up between my outdoor tap and hose. No water marks with that.  Not cheap but best detailing purchase I've ever made. Water mark and therefore, stress free car washing!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 April 2016, 19:14
Gave the car a very quick wash today as I'm seriously hungover  :sick:
Thought I'd try something new so instead of drying the car off, I rinsed it using the purified water that I use for window cleaning. Theoretically, it shouldn't leave any water spots but I'll have a look later when it's had a chance to dry.

Hopefully that should leave it water mark free.  I use a Raceglaze water filter hooked up between my outdoor tap and hose. No water marks with that.  Not cheap but best detailing purchase I've ever made. Water mark and therefore, stress free car washing!
I'll have a look at that, sounds good, although the van system's already paid for :smiley:
Early night for me, I feel like death warmed up :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2016, 20:22
Gave the car a very quick wash today as I'm seriously hungover  :sick:
Thought I'd try something new so instead of drying the car off, I rinsed it using the purified water that I use for window cleaning. Theoretically, it shouldn't leave any water spots but I'll have a look later when it's had a chance to dry.

Hopefully that should leave it water mark free.  I use a Raceglaze water filter hooked up between my outdoor tap and hose. No water marks with that.  Not cheap but best detailing purchase I've ever made. Water mark and therefore, stress free car washing!

I'll have a look at that, sounds good, although the van system's already paid for :smiley:
Early night for me, I feel like death warmed up :cry:

Well if you've already get a water system paid for then great stuff.

I'm impressed you bothered to wash the car at all with a mega hangover.  That's dedication for you.  Sounds like you are paying for it now though.  Bed and sleep should sort you out  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 18 April 2016, 07:47
Busy weekend for me:-

First up my bros C63s then my A45.

Both cars were treated to the usual wash and dry regime and then:-

C63s

Sealed with CG Black Light applied with the DA on the lowest speed setting for even coverage, then waxed with DJ Purple Haze, which is an amazing wax to work with - so easy!

A45

Sealed with CG V07 Hybrid Sealant with Gloss enhancers and then waxed with PB Nattys Paste Wax Red. I found this a bit chalky but it would put me off using it again.

Both cars had their wheels sealed with CG Max Guard and exhausts sealed with Britemax Metal Sealant.

Tyres were then dressed with Achem Hi-Shine.

Front and rear screens were sealed with G-Techniq while side windows with AF Crystal.

Pictures aren't great but you'll get the idea.

I managed to do a video of the C63 but it was dark last night by the time I'd finished mine.

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/Wo-Wo/C63s_zpsfaqoy1c1.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wo-Wo/media/C63s_zpsfaqoy1c1.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b525/Wo-Wo/A45_zpscjh26tfj.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wo-Wo/media/A45_zpscjh26tfj.jpg.html)



https://youtu.be/6a0ex14zvhM


Thanks for looking!

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 April 2016, 08:49
Both cars look amazing  :cool: :cool: :cool: 

Liking the A45 in red with black wheels.  Not seen it in red before.  Looks like it means business!

Purple Haze is fantastic wax.  Interesting what you say about the Nattys.  I’m not keen on their waxes at all.  I’ve tried both the paste and liquid versions (Nattys Blue) before and not impressed with either the finish on black, nor the longevity.  But your  red certainly looks good, be interesting to see how long it lasts on top of the sealant.  I think if I had a red car DoDo Juice Orange Crush would be my first wax.

Great job.  Will have a look at the vid later too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 18 April 2016, 12:09
Gave the car a very quick wash today as I'm seriously hungover  :sick:
Thought I'd try something new so instead of drying the car off, I rinsed it using the purified water that I use for window cleaning. Theoretically, it shouldn't leave any water spots but I'll have a look later when it's had a chance to dry.

Hopefully that should leave it water mark free.  I use a Raceglaze water filter hooked up between my outdoor tap and hose. No water marks with that.  Not cheap but best detailing purchase I've ever made. Water mark and therefore, stress free car washing!

I'll have a look at that, sounds good, although the van system's already paid for :smiley:
Early night for me, I feel like death warmed up :cry:

Well if you've already get a water system paid for then great stuff.

I'm impressed you bothered to wash the car at all with a mega hangover.  That's dedication for you.  Sounds like you are paying for it now though.  Bed and sleep should sort you out  :smiley:
Checked the car this morning and no water spots!
Just need to make sure I rinse it that way in future although it won't matter if I dry the car off I suppose :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 April 2016, 15:40
Gave the car a very quick wash today as I'm seriously hungover  :sick:
Thought I'd try something new so instead of drying the car off, I rinsed it using the purified water that I use for window cleaning. Theoretically, it shouldn't leave any water spots but I'll have a look later when it's had a chance to dry.

Hopefully that should leave it water mark free.  I use a Raceglaze water filter hooked up between my outdoor tap and hose. No water marks with that.  Not cheap but best detailing purchase I've ever made. Water mark and therefore, stress free car washing!

I'll have a look at that, sounds good, although the van system's already paid for :smiley:
Early night for me, I feel like death warmed up :cry:

Well if you've already get a water system paid for then great stuff.

I'm impressed you bothered to wash the car at all with a mega hangover.  That's dedication for you.  Sounds like you are paying for it now though.  Bed and sleep should sort you out  :smiley:
Checked the car this morning and no water spots!
Just need to make sure I rinse it that way in future although it won't matter if I dry the car off I suppose :undecided:

That's really good.  :cool:

No technically you won't need to dry it off but old habits die hard.  :laugh:  I still like to dry mine off with a combo of a air dryer and WoWo drying towels.  Something doesn't feel right about leaving a car to drip dry! One thing you don't have to worry about is those annoying little water drips from the numerous water traps - they shouldn't leave marks so you can just let them drip.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 20 April 2016, 17:30
As I have mentioned before, I'm not that impressed with the smallest of the wheel woolies so I bought this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush-mini/prod_581.html to supplement the larger wheel woolies.
It's far superior in my opinion and makes the two smallest woolies redundant for wheel cleaning duties.
I will use them for tailpipe and grill duties from now on :smiley:
Also used auto finesse iron remover for the first time on the wife's alloys. It's a cracking product and worth every penny :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 20 April 2016, 18:35
As I have mentioned before, I'm not that impressed with the smallest of the wheel woolies so I bought this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush-mini/prod_581.html to supplement the larger wheel woolies.
It's far superior in my opinion and makes the two smallest woolies redundant for wheel cleaning duties.
I will use them for tailpipe and grill duties from now on :smiley:
Also used auto finesse iron remover for the first time on the wife's alloys. It's a cracking product and worth every penny :smiley:

Yes I only use the big one as well. It fits in-between the spokes of the nogaros perfectly and also in-between the wheel rim and calipers. Cant find a use for the medium one at all and the small one is good for doing the grill. In my case i don't feel like I need a different brush though as I do the inside of the wheel with the big woolie and the front face with the wo-wo wheel mit.

I've not really laid much attention to my tail pipes yet so as you say the medium woolie may be of use there
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 April 2016, 18:49
I think it depends on your alloys.  The small wheel woolie is perfect for the groove on Pretorias, where it dissapears behind the spokes.  The Pretorias are the first alloy I've had where every size of the wheel woolies has a use, but mainly the large and small ones.

I used to have the larger EZ wheel brush but never liked it and in fact just given it to a member on another forum.

The medium wheel woolie is perfect for tailpipes.  I've used mine for tailpipe for last 3 years and they shift a lot of dirt.  I also use then on the lower front bumper, rear diffuser and the number plates too. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Walts on 20 April 2016, 20:16
Well today I decide to make the most of the sun and give the car a clean it deserves.

I'm a little (Mrs says a lot) OCD with my cars but I do see them as my only real sin, I don't drink or smoke and work tends to get in the way of a lot of other good stuff.

Well today the car had the following.....
Wheels cleaned first with the following process....... snow foamed, rinsed, cleaned with dodo juice born to be mild shampoo and then deep cleaned with billberry via wheel woolies and an alloy wash mitt.
Wheels rinsed again and then the car..........

The full car was snow foamed and whilst that rested i filled up two buckets with some more dodo juice born to mild.
The car was then rinsed and then washed with my new wowo wash mitt (very nice indeed).  As the cars dark I tend to clean the upper all around and then move on to the lower panels working my way round the car evenly.

One cleaned the i then rinsed the car with the power washer to get into all the obvious places, once that's done out comes the raceglaze water filter for the final rinse to prevent water drops drying and me rushing around like a fool.

I know I don't have to dry the car but still feel the need, I use a metro mini to do the alloys and then two drying towels to pat the car down as needed.

Now usually that's the weekly cycle done but today the car needed some tlc.  As I live by the coast it appears the seagulls have taken an opportunity whilst I wasn't about to dance on the bonnet and the roof. 

Outcomes the DA machine at this point, I started with a light pad and some angle glaze cleanser which worked to great effect, once the offeding eye sores were taken care of all the surfaces were then protected with dodo purple haze pro (new product to me but I really liked it).

Finally the glass was gleaned with autoglym glass polish, the tyres dresses with chemicals guys tyres dressing and the alloys themself treated to chemical guys alloy polish.

Overall not a Bad days work and the car that's 2years and 4 months old certainly doesn't look her age.........

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsdmttmmbf.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsdmttmmbf.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsgalfrdaz.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsgalfrdaz.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpshifikkoe.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpshifikkoe.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 April 2016, 21:23
Wow Walts, beautiful job, great reflections!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 20 April 2016, 21:25
I think it depends on your alloys.  The small wheel woolie is perfect for the groove on Pretorias, where it dissapears behind the spokes.  The Pretorias are the first alloy I've had where every size of the wheel woolies has a use, but mainly the large and small ones.

I used to have the larger EZ wheel brush but never liked it and in fact just given it to a member on another forum.

The medium wheel woolie is perfect for tailpipes.  I've used mine for tailpipe for last 3 years and they shift a lot of dirt.  I also use then on the lower front bumper, rear diffuser and the number plates too.
I didn't fancy the large EZ brush but the small one is a belter and reaches the back of my wheels just about
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 April 2016, 21:59
Well today I decide to make the most of the sun and give the car a clean it deserves.

I'm a little (Mrs says a lot) OCD with my cars but I do see them as my only real sin, I don't drink or smoke and work tends to get in the way of a lot of other good stuff.

Well today the car had the following.....
Wheels cleaned first with the following process....... snow foamed, rinsed, cleaned with dodo juice born to be mild shampoo and then deep cleaned with billberry via wheel woolies and an alloy wash mitt.
Wheels rinsed again and then the car..........

The full car was snow foamed and whilst that rested i filled up two buckets with some more dodo juice born to mild.
The car was then rinsed and then washed with my new wowo wash mitt (very nice indeed).  As the cars dark I tend to clean the upper all around and then move on to the lower panels working my way round the car evenly.

One cleaned the i then rinsed the car with the power washer to get into all the obvious places, once that's done out comes the raceglaze water filter for the final rinse to prevent water drops drying and me rushing around like a fool.

I know I don't have to dry the car but still feel the need, I use a metro mini to do the alloys and then two drying towels to pat the car down as needed.

Now usually that's the weekly cycle done but today the car needed some tlc.  As I live by the coast it appears the seagulls have taken an opportunity whilst I wasn't about to dance on the bonnet and the roof. 

Outcomes the DA machine at this point, I started with a light pad and some angle glaze cleanser which worked to great effect, once the offeding eye sores were taken care of all the surfaces were then protected with dodo purple haze pro (new product to me but I really liked it).

Finally the glass was gleaned with autoglym glass polish, the tyres dresses with chemicals guys tyres dressing and the alloys themself treated to chemical guys alloy polish.

Overall not a Bad days work and the car that's 2years and 4 months old certainly doesn't look her age.........

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsdmttmmbf.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsdmttmmbf.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsgalfrdaz.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsgalfrdaz.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpshifikkoe.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpshifikkoe.jpeg.html)


Car looks immense!  Superb detailing work.  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Walts on 20 April 2016, 22:05
Wow Walts, beautiful job, great reflections!

Cheers watts, certainly took some time
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Walts on 20 April 2016, 22:10
Well today I decide to make the most of the sun and give the car a clean it deserves.

I'm a little (Mrs says a lot) OCD with my cars but I do see them as my only real sin, I don't drink or smoke and work tends to get in the way of a lot of other good stuff.

Well today the car had the following.....
Wheels cleaned first with the following process....... snow foamed, rinsed, cleaned with dodo juice born to be mild shampoo and then deep cleaned with billberry via wheel woolies and an alloy wash mitt.
Wheels rinsed again and then the car..........

The full car was snow foamed and whilst that rested i filled up two buckets with some more dodo juice born to mild.
The car was then rinsed and then washed with my new wowo wash mitt (very nice indeed).  As the cars dark I tend to clean the upper all around and then move on to the lower panels working my way round the car evenly.

One cleaned the i then rinsed the car with the power washer to get into all the obvious places, once that's done out comes the raceglaze water filter for the final rinse to prevent water drops drying and me rushing around like a fool.

I know I don't have to dry the car but still feel the need, I use a metro mini to do the alloys and then two drying towels to pat the car down as needed.

Now usually that's the weekly cycle done but today the car needed some tlc.  As I live by the coast it appears the seagulls have taken an opportunity whilst I wasn't about to dance on the bonnet and the roof. 

Outcomes the DA machine at this point, I started with a light pad and some angle glaze cleanser which worked to great effect, once the offeding eye sores were taken care of all the surfaces were then protected with dodo purple haze pro (new product to me but I really liked it).

Finally the glass was gleaned with autoglym glass polish, the tyres dresses with chemicals guys tyres dressing and the alloys themself treated to chemical guys alloy polish.

Overall not a Bad days work and the car that's 2years and 4 months old certainly doesn't look her age.........

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsdmttmmbf.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsdmttmmbf.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpsgalfrdaz.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpsgalfrdaz.jpeg.html)

(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr186/W14lts/image_zpshifikkoe.jpeg) (http://s482.photobucket.com/user/W14lts/media/image_zpshifikkoe.jpeg.html)


Car looks immense!  Superb detailing work.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Proper compliment coming from the site legend in detailing  :wink:

Just remembered I also sorted the gloss black trim on the doors too, that's stuffs a proper little scratch magnet....

Booth can you recommend something to take out light scratches on the speedo and the black trim panels in the interior? There nothing serious, they could just do with some TLC next
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 April 2016, 23:11
Proper compliment coming from the site legend in detailing  :wink:

Just remembered I also sorted the gloss black trim on the doors too, that's stuffs a proper little scratch magnet....

Booth can you recommend something to take out light scratches on the speedo and the black trim panels in the interior? There nothing serious, they could just do with some TLC next

Some have had success with Meguiars PlastX on instrument dial plastics and plastic trim. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-PlastX-Plastic-Polish-296/dp/B0000AY3SR/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1461189249&sr=8-3&keywords=meguiar%27s+scratch+x

I've not tried it, but toothpaste is often recommended for tackling scratches to the plastic on instrument clusters - cheap and worth a go?  Also read that Silvo silver polish wadding (in a tin) is good for dial plastics.  So you could try any of those.

To avoid the scratches in the first place, have a can of compressed air to hand for no touch blasting off of dust from dials and crevices.  Works a treat, that and a good anti static interior cleaner helps keep the dust at bay, and reduces the need for rubbing at the trim.

I spotted my first tiny scratch on the piano trim today - centre console cubby lid. Grrr.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 21 April 2016, 07:05
Walts - stunning job there!!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Walts on 21 April 2016, 09:17
Walts - stunning job there!!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks...... You'll have to take some credit I guess, purchased your Easter kit you had on offer and it's all top notch. 

I think it goes a little above the rest, especially on packaging/presentation, plus it all does what's it's meant to  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 21 April 2016, 15:30
Walts - stunning job there!!! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks...... You'll have to take some credit I guess, purchased your Easter kit you had on offer and it's all top notch. 

I think it goes a little above the rest, especially on packaging/presentation, plus it all does what's it's meant to  :smiley:

Nice one and thanks for the feedback - but they only work if used correctly!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 April 2016, 15:27
Any idea when your web-site will be back up ?

Need a few bits and could do with a mooch to see what you have.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 23 April 2016, 19:39
Any idea when your web-site will be back up ?

Need a few bits and could do with a mooch to see what you have.

This week I hope?!?!

If you go on the website holding page and follow the Amazon link it'll take you through to the whole range and then we can do email or phone orders.

Cheers Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 23 April 2016, 22:18
Had a busy afternoon giving the car some much needed tlc. Took all my detailing gear to my parents and did it there so I'd have someone to look after the wee one.

Pressure washer rinse
Valet Pro advanced neutral snow foam and pressure wash rinse off after 5 mins (during which time I filled my 3 buckets for the wash)
Wash wheels - spray on Valet Pro bilberry wheel cleaner (1:10), leave for 5 mins and then agitate using big wheel woolie/wo-wo wheel mit (with seperate bucket of water for rinsing them) before rinsing off with pressure washer.
2-bucket wash remainder of car with DDJ supernatural and wo-wo lambswool mit before rinsing off in 3 stages (roof, down to crease line, then remainder).
final rinse off with open ended hose.
Dry with DDJ/wo-wo towels
Lunch break :smile:
Dress tyres and exterior black plastic with poorboys natural look.
Exterior glass clean with AG fastglass and wo-wo glass cloth
Next cleaned inside front:
vaccum footwells, mats and seats with handheld dyson
clean dash, centre console and door plastics with poorboys natural look.

some photos...

before:

some slightly sticky sap on the rear
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1467/25991633994_9893731662_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FAMVfA)

white mark on edge of inside of wheel - thought this might be a scrach/chip but it came off with some gentle persuasion using the smallest wheel woolie
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1679/25991634604_46f40634d6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FAMVr7)

Dirty rear bumper
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1491/25991637084_3b5f83b56f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FAMWaS)

During:

White marks on alloys gone...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1690/26570848906_6c30d16ad8_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GtYxEA)

Snow foam action
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1606/26596953135_1bde4f656c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gwhkxv)

After:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/26504220432_824f1900aa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Go64kN)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1574/25993875413_59136efaf7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FAZpxK)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1594/26596985225_ac20fbdcd5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gwhv5M)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1551/26570875806_c34068347b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GtYFEo)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1500/26570908636_f718225452_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GtYRqq)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/26597040345_2822b211b9_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GwhMt8)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1621/26504509072_b00e0125b4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Go7x9m)
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Xrayrapid on 23 April 2016, 22:41
Picked my new car up at lunch time (Unwashed and with stickers still attached - the salesman had never had it requested before and was slightly bemused).  My son and I peeled off the easy to remove covers / stickers.  Then I washed / decontaminated it following the excellent guidance on here - many thanks Booth11.  Sorry, no pics yet as (a) I haven't figured out how to (b) I was still going at 8:30 pm and it was a bit dark!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 April 2016, 23:09
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Superb job Dave. Looks absolutely amazing  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Don't take this the wrong way, but in that second alloy close up, look to have a few scratches on the black areas.  Didn't have any grit trapped in your wheel woolie did you?  Should polish out ok though.

Interior looks lovely too.


Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 April 2016, 23:12
Picked my new car up at lunch time (Unwashed and with stickers still attached - the salesman had never had it requested before and was slightly bemused).  My son and I peeled off the easy to remove covers / stickers.  Then I washed / decontaminated it following the excellent guidance on here - many thanks Booth11.  Sorry, no pics yet as (a) I haven't figured out how to (b) I was still going at 8:30 pm and it was a bit dark!

Hi Xrayrapid, welcome to the forum and congrats on picking up your new car.  :smiley:

You made the best first decision by not letting the dealer prep it and sounds like you've given it a very thorough and great start.  Really look forward to seeing the pics. 

For pic posting there are several methods.  You need to sign up to a photo hosting website such as Flickr or Photobucket, and copy and paste the image codes into your post.  For Flickr it's the BBCode, for PB it's the IMG code.  Alternatively you could use this site http://postimage.org.  On the site, select your chosen images (can do mutiple ones), tick family safe, leave the resize box clear, click upload and it will give you the links you can copy into your posts.  I find the Hotlink for Forums1 link works well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 23 April 2016, 23:43
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Superb job Dave. Looks absolutely amazing  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Don't take this the wrong way, but in that second alloy close up, look to have a few scratches on the black areas.  Didn't have any grit trapped in your wheel woolie did you?  Should polish out ok though.

Interior looks lovely too.

Probably scratches from before that I didn't get out (too tired) when I polished them by hand the other month. After having that big scratch that I got rid of, I inspect the mit/woolie after every time it gets rinsed in the bucket now. I knew there was a few left when I polished them, but my arm couldn't take any more and I was concentrating on the shiny parts where they were more obvious.

Was hoping they would do quite a long time without more serious work as the c5 is supposed to last a long time. However I will need to invest in a da and do a full clean up on the paintwork and wheels before the winter. Cant face polishing by hand again, as my arm hasn't fully recovered from that session as it flairs up a bit when I clean the car or lift boxes at work etc

Got quite a few of very tiny black tar spots on the lower doors, some of which I shifted today but guessing the other ones will need tar remover so that will strip off the c2 so would need to apply more. Will wait another month or so before doing that and try and sort the stone chips at the same time.

Da and therefore all the other work is going to have to wait as I've had a few heavy months of spending the past few months with one thing or another :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 April 2016, 00:26
Probably scratches from before that I didn't get out (too tired) when I polished them by hand the other month. After having that big scratch that I got rid of, I inspect the mit/woolie after every time it gets rinsed in the bucket now. I knew there was a few left when I polished them, but my arm couldn't take any more and I was concentrating on the shiny parts where they were more obvious.

Was hoping they would do quite a long time without more serious work as the c5 is supposed to last a long time. However I will need to invest in a da and do a full clean up on the paintwork and wheels before the winter. Cant face polishing by hand again, as my arm hasn't fully recovered from that session as it flairs up a bit when I clean the car or lift boxes at work etc

Got quite a few of very tiny black tar spots on the lower doors, some of which I shifted today but guessing the other ones will need tar remover so that will strip off the c2 so would need to apply more. Will wait another month or so before doing that and try and sort the stone chips at the same time.

Da and therefore all the other work is going to have to wait as I've had a few heavy months of spending the past few months with one thing or another :shocked:

Leave it till Autumn pre winter detail.  :smiley:   Not a cheap business this detailing malarkey. The wheel scratches won't even be visible in the flesh.   Hand polishing is a job and a half, so don't blame you for not wanting to go there again.  I did a few hand polishes on my old car but hard going so it wasn't long before I got a DA.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 24 April 2016, 16:52
Realised I'm an idiot today.

Car had a maintenance wash yesterday and a wax top up with Collinite 845. Been out today for Sunday lunch with my Dad, just got home and went out with some QD and microfiber to see to some bird droppings on the roof. Walked up to the car and thought my front bumper looked a little odd.

Turns out I'd somehow managed to miss removing the wax from that panel alone! How on earth I managed it I've no idea!!!

Luckily day old wax residue is no match for WoWo microfibers and Meguiar's Last Touch! Car now looking how it should do lol!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 April 2016, 18:09
Realised I'm an idiot today.

Car had a maintenance wash yesterday and a wax top up with Collinite 845. Been out today for Sunday lunch with my Dad, just got home and went out with some QD and microfiber to see to some bird droppings on the roof. Walked up to the car and thought my front bumper looked a little odd.

Turns out I'd somehow managed to miss removing the wax from that panel alone! How on earth I managed it I've no idea!!!

Luckily day old wax residue is no match for WoWo microfibers and Meguiar's Last Touch! Car now looking how it should do lol!


Lol.

You are not alone in your idiocy Dan.  A few weeks ago I forgot to remove the metal polish from my tailpipes.  Next day, was walking back to the car after dropping daughter off a school and wondered what the hell had happened to my exhaust tips then realised my error and then remembered it had started raining as I was finishing my car off so took cover indoors, only to completely forget about them. Fortunately always have 2-3 WoWo MF's in the boot, so buffed off the polish in situ no problem, tailpipes extra blingy too.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 24 April 2016, 20:34
Realised I'm an idiot today.

Car had a maintenance wash yesterday and a wax top up with Collinite 845. Been out today for Sunday lunch with my Dad, just got home and went out with some QD and microfiber to see to some bird droppings on the roof. Walked up to the car and thought my front bumper looked a little odd.

Turns out I'd somehow managed to miss removing the wax from that panel alone! How on earth I managed it I've no idea!!!

Luckily day old wax residue is no match for WoWo microfibers and Meguiar's Last Touch! Car now looking how it should do lol!

Yep done that! Mine was interior glass polish!!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: PompeyFC1972 on 30 April 2016, 21:28
I wanted to try AF Illusion on my CSG today, so a quick wash last night and tucked away in the garage ready for today.  Polished with AF Rejuvenate then applied the Illusion and was really happy with the results. Wheels were polished with AF Tripple and topped with C2v3, tyres finished with T2, gives a nice natural matt finish.

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zpsmltjql0i.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zpsmltjql0i.jpeg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zpsim3ugmzv.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zpsim3ugmzv.jpeg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zps9j5vdqqt.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zps9j5vdqqt.jpeg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zpsamt1hc4d.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zpsamt1hc4d.jpeg.html)

Really happy with the results, will be interested to see how long the Illusion lasts as it is a show wax.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 April 2016, 23:31
I wanted to try AF Illusion on my CSG today, so a quick wash last night and tucked away in the garage ready for today.  Polished with AF Rejuvenate then applied the Illusion and was really happy with the results. Wheels were polished with AF Tripple and topped with C2v3, tyres finished with T2, gives a nice natural matt finish.

Really happy with the results, will be interested to see how long the Illusion lasts as it is a show wax.

Your car looks stunning Pompey. My mk6 GTD was Carbon Grey - the best colour!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 May 2016, 17:04
I wanted to try AF Illusion on my CSG today, so a quick wash last night and tucked away in the garage ready for today.  Polished with AF Rejuvenate then applied the Illusion and was really happy with the results. Wheels were polished with AF Tripple and topped with C2v3, tyres finished with T2, gives a nice natural matt finish.

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zpsmltjql0i.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zpsmltjql0i.jpeg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zpsim3ugmzv.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zpsim3ugmzv.jpeg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zps9j5vdqqt.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zps9j5vdqqt.jpeg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/alanedmonds18/image_zpsamt1hc4d.jpeg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/alanedmonds18/media/image_zpsamt1hc4d.jpeg.html)

Really happy with the results, will be interested to see how long the Illusion lasts as it is a show wax.


Stunning job Pompey.  Looks amazing.   :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: p3asa on 03 May 2016, 19:33
As I have mentioned before, I'm not that impressed with the smallest of the wheel woolies so I bought this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush-mini/prod_581.html to supplement the larger wheel woolies.

Just beware with that brush as the tip can come off and it leaves bare metal. It scored my alloy on my previous car. But yeah I do agree they are good brushes.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 03 May 2016, 20:18
As I have mentioned before, I'm not that impressed with the smallest of the wheel woolies so I bought this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush-mini/prod_581.html to supplement the larger wheel woolies.

Just beware with that brush as the tip can come off and it leaves bare metal. It scored my alloy on my previous car. But yeah I do agree they are good brushes.
I thought that as soon as I saw it but it's my go to brush at the moment because it reaches through my front wheel without jamming on the brake disc. I'll keep a look out for the end coming off :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 04 May 2016, 21:42
Evening all,

Had some time on my hands on Saturday so the old girl finally got the clean she was so desperate for.

My detailing arsenal is pretty basic but none the less I treated myself to an autobrite snowfoam lance a few weeks ago and this was the first chance i've had to use it. I have to say, what a piece of kit!
I used it in combination with Quartz snow foam and couldn't believe how thick and creamy it was. I definitely could have covered my car three times, and the foam stayed put for an age. In fact it was so thick it actually felt like snow under foot, and the following morning there was still foam in the gutter out front!
I'd tried the little Karcher lance previously which was a massive let down; The Autobrite lance is worth every extra penny.

I also grabbed up Wo-Wo's easter bundle and again this was the first chance I've had to use the products, which did not disappoint! The wash mitt is simply awesome. It holds so much water and shampoo, it stays warm and you can flip it over without going back to the bucket. The drying towel, MF cloths and glass cloth are what they are, but the quality is obvious and they do their job better than any other i've used. I could defintely do with a second towel though, and I'm not sure how well it will cope after a few washes.

Now i know a lot of you guys here use this stuff all the time and then some, so of course I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. I'd still be using a bucket and sponge if it wasn't for you lot, so cheers! and i'll let the photo's do the rest of the talking:

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/work_horse_02_low_res_zpsc2veiexd.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/detailing_gear_low_res_zpscvulp2g4.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/snow_foam_03_low_res_zpswciatora.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/Golf_01_low_res_zpspx4w8qjc.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2016, 22:06

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/Golf_01_low_res_zpspx4w8qjc.jpg)

A beauty. :cool:  I love your car.

There is no substitute for a proper snow foam lance. To keep it free from snow foam residue - run some fresh water through it at the end of a snow foam session, once all the solution is used up, which helps clear out the residue before it dries in the mechanism.  Stick it in some descaler now and then if you have hard water and it should perform well for years. 

You'll be pleased to hear WoWo towels cope admirably with many many washes. I have mine now from when the first came out and they are in fantastic condition - machine washed after every use (don't use fabric conditioner) and tumbled dried (don't use dryer sheets).  Perfect condition. Same with their wash mitts - treat them as you would a favourite wool jumper - good rinse and gentle squeeze out after use, reshape and leave to air dry in their own mesh bag.  Last much longer than any other mitt I had.

Great job.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 May 2016, 22:27
Evening all,

Had some time on my hands on Saturday so the old girl finally got the clean she was so desperate for.

My detailing arsenal is pretty basic but none the less I treated myself to an autobrite snowfoam lance a few weeks ago and this was the first chance i've had to use it. I have to say, what a piece of kit!
I used it in combination with Quartz snow foam and couldn't believe how thick and creamy it was. I definitely could have covered my car three times, and the foam stayed put for an age. In fact it was so thick it actually felt like snow under foot, and the following morning there was still foam in the gutter out front!
I'd tried the little Karcher lance previously which was a massive let down; The Autobrite lance is worth every extra penny.

I also grabbed up Wo-Wo's easter bundle and again this was the first chance I've had to use the products, which did not disappoint! The wash mitt is simply awesome. It holds so much water and shampoo, it stays warm and you can flip it over without going back to the bucket. The drying towel, MF cloths and glass cloth are what they are, but the quality is obvious and they do their job better than any other i've used. I could defintely do with a second towel though, and I'm not sure how well it will cope after a few washes.

Now i know a lot of you guys here use this stuff all the time and then some, so of course I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. I'd still be using a bucket and sponge if it wasn't for you lot, so cheers! and i'll let the photo's do the rest of the talking:

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/work_horse_02_low_res_zpsc2veiexd.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/detailing_gear_low_res_zpscvulp2g4.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/snow_foam_03_low_res_zpswciatora.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/Golf_01_low_res_zpspx4w8qjc.jpg)
One of the very best number plates I have ever seen. Brilliant :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 05 May 2016, 12:49
Car looks mint Jimmy and thanks for the feedback on the wowo products too. With regard the DT, I actually think that they perform better after a few uses and I'm still using the pre-production prototypes.

Cheers

Neil
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Ganno on 05 May 2016, 15:11
Evening all,

Had some time on my hands on Saturday so the old girl finally got the clean she was so desperate for.

My detailing arsenal is pretty basic but none the less I treated myself to an autobrite snowfoam lance a few weeks ago and this was the first chance i've had to use it. I have to say, what a piece of kit!
I used it in combination with Quartz snow foam and couldn't believe how thick and creamy it was. I definitely could have covered my car three times, and the foam stayed put for an age. In fact it was so thick it actually felt like snow under foot, and the following morning there was still foam in the gutter out front!
I'd tried the little Karcher lance previously which was a massive let down; The Autobrite lance is worth every extra penny.

I also grabbed up Wo-Wo's easter bundle and again this was the first chance I've had to use the products, which did not disappoint! The wash mitt is simply awesome. It holds so much water and shampoo, it stays warm and you can flip it over without going back to the bucket. The drying towel, MF cloths and glass cloth are what they are, but the quality is obvious and they do their job better than any other i've used. I could defintely do with a second towel though, and I'm not sure how well it will cope after a few washes.

Now i know a lot of you guys here use this stuff all the time and then some, so of course I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. I'd still be using a bucket and sponge if it wasn't for you lot, so cheers! and i'll let the photo's do the rest of the talking:

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/work_horse_02_low_res_zpsc2veiexd.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/detailing_gear_low_res_zpscvulp2g4.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/snow_foam_03_low_res_zpswciatora.jpg)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/jimmerehab/VW/Golf_01_low_res_zpspx4w8qjc.jpg)

Agree with the other comments, excellent example of the MK3 Jimmy. Interesting to see you use some Simoniz products, I work for the company that makes them but freely admit to Dodo Juice being my weapons of choice when it comes to shampoo and waxes!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 06 May 2016, 11:09
Looking great Jimmy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 08 May 2016, 21:01

A beauty. :cool:  I love your car.

There is no substitute for a proper snow foam lance. To keep it free from snow foam residue - run some fresh water through it at the end of a snow foam session, once all the solution is used up, which helps clear out the residue before it dries in the mechanism.  Stick it in some descaler now and then if you have hard water and it should perform well for years. 

You'll be pleased to hear WoWo towels cope admirably with many many washes. I have mine now from when the first came out and they are in fantastic condition - machine washed after every use (don't use fabric conditioner) and tumbled dried (don't use dryer sheets).  Perfect condition. Same with their wash mitts - treat them as you would a favourite wool jumper - good rinse and gentle squeeze out after use, reshape and leave to air dry in their own mesh bag.  Last much longer than any other mitt I had.

Great job.  :smiley:

Sound advise, Thank you!

One of the very best number plates I have ever seen. Brilliant :smiley:

Just some photoshop trickery i'm afraid  :whistle: I tried a few different reg combo's to get something that resembled 'rehab' but nothing came close! strictly a future show plate

Car looks mint Jimmy and thanks for the feedback on the wowo products too. With regard the DT, I actually think that they perform better after a few uses and I'm still using the pre-production prototypes.

Cheers

Neil

excellent! it will certainly be getting a fair bit of use this summer, and i'll undoubtedly be ordering a couple more!

Agree with the other comments, excellent example of the MK3 Jimmy. Interesting to see you use some Simoniz products, I work for the company that makes them but freely admit to Dodo Juice being my weapons of choice when it comes to shampoo and waxes!

To be honest they were a bit of an impulse buy a couple of weeks ago, at half price it seemed rude not too! I really rate their rattle cans and have used them loads for different little projects. The shampoo/wax did a great job, soaped up real nice, and the glass cleaner was great too; It actually rained the night after this clean and the whole car was covered in dusty water spots the next morning, all other than the glass! I've got the wax to try out next time too.

Looking great Jimmy!

Thank you everyone for the kind words! Hoping to get her mopped next time, see if i can really get her to shine!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today (Saturday)?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 May 2016, 11:50
Had a bit of a hectic weekend with a puncture on Friday night and ended up using as an excuse to ditch the front bridgestones and get Michelin PS4s fitted on Saturday, I decided to treat the car to a full wash afterwards - mainly to remove tyre fitting gunk. See this thread for more detail on the tyre situation... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277824.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=277824.0)

My usual method based upon the teachings of Rebecca is:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7630/26875711445_1a62def166_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GWV3Fg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/26271411403_337a871fd6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G2vRk2)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/26808113161_0f9c118713_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GQWA4B)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7724/26271402463_11dc39bd17_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G2vNET)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 09 May 2016, 12:38
Nice work Dave, exactly the routine I use with a few product differences :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today (Saturday)?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 May 2016, 13:11
Just incase anyone spots it... the white mark in this pic below the GTD badge on the edge of the front wing isn't a chip (thankfully).. it's the triple LED flash going off on my Lumia 950 when I took the photo! (I did panic for a second when I looked at it just now though)  :laugh:


(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/26271411403_337a871fd6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G2vRk2)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 May 2016, 15:13
Great job Dave! I did wonder about that white mark!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 May 2016, 20:36
Just incase anyone spots it... the white mark in this pic below the GTD badge on the edge of the front wing isn't a chip (thankfully).. it's the triple LED flash going off on my Lumia 950 when I took the photo! (I did panic for a second when I looked at it just now though)  :laugh:


(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/26271411403_337a871fd6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G2vRk2)


Phew! Thank god for that!

Car looks stunning Dave, such a delicious deep gloss.  Amazing shine, superb job you've done.  :cool: :cool: :cool: 

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 10 May 2016, 22:01
Phew! Thank god for that!

Car looks stunning Dave, such a delicious deep gloss.  Amazing shine, superb job you've done.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Yes its pretty good considering as I don't do all that much to it, except snow foam most weeks and give it a full wash every few weeks! :laugh:

Its only had one coat of c2v3 a couple of months ago and a coat of c5 on the wheels
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 14 May 2016, 21:34
So after putting my back out last week it was about time my car got given some TLC:-

Usual wash and dry routine
OCD Finish Panel Wipe
Sealed with PB Black Hole via the DA
Waxed with DJ Purple Haze
Wheels sealed with CG Wheel Guard
Interior glass with AG Car Glass Polish
Exterior glass with Gtechniq G5 inc Pano roof
Exhaust sealed with Britemax Metal Sealant
Tyres dressed with Achem HiShine
Vacuumed out using GarageVac

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/image_zpsarybytoz.jpeg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/image_zpsarybytoz.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2016, 22:07
So after putting my back out last week it was about time my car got given some TLC:-

Usual wash and dry routine
OCD Finish Panel Wipe
Sealed with PB Black Hole via the DA
Waxed with DJ Purple Haze
Wheels sealed with CG Wheel Guard
Interior glass with AG Car Glass Polish
Exterior glass with Gtechniq G5 inc Pano roof
Exhaust sealed with Britemax Metal Sealant
Tyres dressed with Achem HiShine
Vacuumed out using GarageVac

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/image_zpsarybytoz.jpeg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/image_zpsarybytoz.jpeg.html)


That's a thing of beauty Neil.  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Ganno on 15 May 2016, 08:21
So after putting my back out last week it was about time my car got given some TLC:-

Usual wash and dry routine
OCD Finish Panel Wipe
Sealed with PB Black Hole via the DA
Waxed with DJ Purple Haze
Wheels sealed with CG Wheel Guard
Interior glass with AG Car Glass Polish
Exterior glass with Gtechniq G5 inc Pano roof
Exhaust sealed with Britemax Metal Sealant
Tyres dressed with Achem HiShine
Vacuumed out using GarageVac

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/image_zpsarybytoz.jpeg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/image_zpsarybytoz.jpeg.html)

Car (and garage!) look immaculate, I'm interested in the OCD panel wipe, I sealed my new GTD 8 weeks ago and have waxed it a couple of times, I have some Poorboys sealant and glaze I would like to try out...being new to this serious detailing would I be best using a panel wipe to 'start again' as it were?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 15 May 2016, 08:29
In simple terms - yes.

A panel wipe is an alcohol based product that strips ant wax residue etc, it also helps remove and debris that your wash may have missed like ground in flies.

It's fast evaporating for a reason, so it doesn't required buffing off, my preferred method is to soak the MF cloth rather than spray it on the panel.

Thanks for you comments too and Bec, sorry it's not a VeeDub and all that!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Ganno on 15 May 2016, 10:41
Thanks for the info / advice, I will invest in some and aee how I get on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 May 2016, 16:19
Washed and waxed

(http://s32.postimg.org/901vob46t/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/u9phz5khd/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/xayyxgfhx/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qx9vu7alt/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/hqj6dmayd/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6qxz20kj5/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/we4futnud/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/eo2r9sa9d/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/vdr62eprp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/n894491ip/full/)

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(http://s32.postimg.org/wyvbm60hh/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qxxmp3dv5/full/)

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(http://s32.postimg.org/pz6p976yd/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/msc5pkmi9/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/7zgc75p85/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8c7qdc7ht/full/)

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(http://s32.postimg.org/gpf81qob9/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x0fby20sx/full/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: C3PO on 15 May 2016, 16:27
Stunning Rebecca as usual :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 15 May 2016, 19:03
Bec, the reflections on your car are insane! Nice one.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 15 May 2016, 22:01
Stunning shine ...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: m19ads on 16 May 2016, 07:25
Looks amazing!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: m19ads on 16 May 2016, 07:27
I collected this on Wednesday.  I asked the dealer not to prep it but sadly they had already done it when I asked.  There are a few swirls which I will sort but even so its come up pretty well:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: m19ads on 16 May 2016, 07:28
I should clarify that the foam pad on the floor was dropped and then left, obviously not used again after that incident :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 16 May 2016, 09:17
I collected this on Wednesday.  I asked the dealer not to prep it but sadly they had already done it when I asked.  There are a few swirls which I will sort but even so its come up pretty well:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg.html)


Looks fantastic! :cool: I do love Tornado Red, but then again, I am biased :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 May 2016, 11:46
Stunning Rebecca as usual :cool:

Bec, the reflections on your car are insane! Nice one.

Stunning shine ...

Looks amazing!

Thanks all!  It scrubs up (not literally, lol) well.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 May 2016, 11:47
I collected this on Wednesday.  I asked the dealer not to prep it but sadly they had already done it when I asked.  There are a few swirls which I will sort but even so its come up pretty well:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpeg.html)

Looks stunning.  :cool:  Congrats on your new car.

Don't worry about the swirls, they can be sorted in due course.

Enjoy.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: PompeyFC1972 on 16 May 2016, 21:06
Washed and waxed

(http://s32.postimg.org/901vob46t/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/u9phz5khd/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/xayyxgfhx/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qx9vu7alt/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/hqj6dmayd/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6qxz20kj5/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/we4futnud/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/eo2r9sa9d/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/vdr62eprp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/n894491ip/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/iakfb301h/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/yybxdkusx/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/qg72mzdo5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/80mlpkzjl/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/wyvbm60hh/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/qxxmp3dv5/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/tx8o6kvsl/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vca8vawvl/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/v4h3iaynp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8sjaowzjl/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/pz6p976yd/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/msc5pkmi9/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/7zgc75p85/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8c7qdc7ht/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/3jynog8s5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vwu5ewui9/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/5lujoyhdh/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x979322k1/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/bdplyzkvp/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3xqcd6x69/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/fcd66ydth/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8lwoxiqnl/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/z0x5arz4l/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q5wb09ac1/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/k7ihq0rdh/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/k7ihq0rdd/full/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/gpf81qob9/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/x0fby20sx/full/)

Absolutely stunning!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: PompeyFC1972 on 16 May 2016, 21:13
I collected this on Wednesday.  I asked the dealer not to prep it but sadly they had already done it when I asked.  There are a few swirls which I will sort but even so its come up pretty well:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_3.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_5.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_4.jpeg.html)
(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_6.jpeg.html)

Red really suits the GTi, enjoy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 18 May 2016, 09:17
Red and Santiagos is a stunning combination.

(Obviously not quite as good as DBP and Santiagos ;))
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: m19ads on 19 May 2016, 16:10
Red and Santiagos is a stunning combination.

(Obviously not quite as good as DBP and Santiagos ;))

Lol! I'm defiantly chuffed with the colour and wheel choice!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 May 2016, 14:31
Had quite a bad week with the birds deciding to use my car as target practise with some particularly stubbon deposits to be removed. Used QD and an MF to remove, followed by another clean MF cloth to wipe down.

Then yesterday, in preparation for a holiday to North Wales next week,  I decided to give the car a full wash (the usual - snow foam, wheels, 2 bucket, dry). My 2 year old (next week) was running about so I let her hold the hose when I was doing the final rinse...

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/27095909656_00aa12f1e5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HhnBW9)

she thought it was highly amusing and was laughing her little head off! :laugh: :grin:

Afterwards we went to a shopping centre, and under the lights in the multi-storey, when walking away from the car, I noticed this on the rear passenger door (photo taken today)...

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7531/26543724953_ad576fe684_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GrzwEe)

So looks like I rubbed a bit hard removing the bird poo and have scratched it a bit (difficult to see scratches in photo)  :sad:, and there's still a mark there as well! They are only very light scratches and don't catch with my nail, so fully expect it to polish out.

Am tempted to have a go at this by hand tonight when I get home. I am thinking of the following process...wash the panel again with shampoo (no snow foam stage as I won't have time to do the whole car) and dry before using a bit of SSR2.5 (only polish I have to hand) and apply with light pressure using wo-wo applicators. Then rinse off and wash panel again. Then rinse and dry followed by a top up of c2v3. The whole car probably wants doing again with c2v3 (last done in march I think) really but I won't have time for this.

After that if there's time, I might do a quick snow foam of the whole car followed by rinse and dry. The interior needs a bit of a clean, so this will take priority over the snow foam.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 16:43
Lovely to see kids getting involved.  Never too early to teach them the ways of the detailing.  :smiley:

There's a lot of it about at the moment (bird poo).  It's such a pain.  That etching and those scratches on yours should polish out, and definitely worth giving it a go by hand.

I had some scratches on mine left by some careless person in my works car park, but they came out by hand.  I used SSR2 and worked well, then refined down with a bit of SSR1. All gone, then sales and relaxed the area.  Didn't take any specific close up 'after' pics yet but you can get the gist.

The scratches
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/f18363ef34683bdf6bef239089128468.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/4b644bbfe6c28c3096fff60a419289d5.jpg)

All gone after a hand polish
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160521/3fae82a81c6695e73970d7e8c50bed0d.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160521/92251f9e43150ee8aaae6aaa51683c2b.jpg)

Good luck. Etching and scratches aside, your car looks fantastic. :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 May 2016, 18:15
Lovely to see kids getting involved.  Never too early to teach them the ways of the detailing.  :smiley:

There's a lot of it about at the moment (bird poo).  It's such a pain.  That etching and those scratches on yours should polish out, and definitely worth giving it a go by hand.

I had some scratches on mine left by some careless person in my works car park, but they came out by hand.  I used SSR2 and worked well, then refined down with a bit of SSR1. All gone, then sales and relaxed the area.  Didn't take any specific close up 'after' pics yet but you can get the gist.

Good luck. Etching and scratches aside, your car looks fantastic. :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. Was going to have a go anyway but good to have confirmation I'm not doing anything daft!  :laugh:

P.S. 'sales and relaxed' - assuming that's some auto correct gone wrong of washed and waxed. Or maybe it's a new detailing technique we've not heard of yet!  :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 19:02
P.S. 'sales and relaxed' - assuming that's some auto correct gone wrong of washed and waxed. Or maybe it's a new detailing technique we've not heard of yet!  :laugh: :wink:

 :grin:

Bloody autocorrect! Should have read 'sealed and waxed'.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 21 May 2016, 19:13
Had my first go at using the new DA today; didn't have much time so only hit it with a cutting compound. Will be booking a full day soon  :smiley:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/6378CE82-9A2D-45A7-AB0D-FF3DBE6F53AD_zpskruk8z0f.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/6378CE82-9A2D-45A7-AB0D-FF3DBE6F53AD_zpskruk8z0f.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/392FAAE3-C51F-476D-9390-72A22CF2E939_zpsw2ahlztm.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/392FAAE3-C51F-476D-9390-72A22CF2E939_zpsw2ahlztm.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/AF5675B5-7C37-420C-B5FF-076D1C83BB67_zps8u7evugs.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/AF5675B5-7C37-420C-B5FF-076D1C83BB67_zps8u7evugs.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/A6056283-ECAD-43B0-9E33-91E0481D93BB_zps3bz7si6g.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/A6056283-ECAD-43B0-9E33-91E0481D93BB_zps3bz7si6g.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 May 2016, 19:34
Lovely to see kids getting involved.  Never too early to teach them the ways of the detailing.  :smiley:

There's a lot of it about at the moment (bird poo).  It's such a pain.  That etching and those scratches on yours should polish out, and definitely worth giving it a go by hand.

I had some scratches on mine left by some careless person in my works car park, but they came out by hand.  I used SSR2 and worked well, then refined down with a bit of SSR1. All gone, then sales and relaxed the area.  Didn't take any specific close up 'after' pics yet but you can get the gist.

Good luck. Etching and scratches aside, your car looks fantastic. :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. Was going to have a go anyway but good to have confirmation I'm not doing anything daft!  :laugh:

P.S. 'sales and relaxed' - assuming that's some auto correct gone wrong of washed and waxed. Or maybe it's a new detailing technique we've not heard of yet!  :laugh: :wink:

Oh well... weather has put paid to that idea... will have to wait until I'm back off my hols now. TBH it's barely noticeable, especially when the car is wet with rain. Getting late too.

I did however sit in the car for 10 mins and give the dash a clean with PBNL, which was the interior cleaning I wanted to do, as it was a bit dusty :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 20:02
Had my first go at using the new DA today; didn't have much time so only hit it with a cutting compound. Will be booking a full day soon  :smiley:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/6378CE82-9A2D-45A7-AB0D-FF3DBE6F53AD_zpskruk8z0f.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/6378CE82-9A2D-45A7-AB0D-FF3DBE6F53AD_zpskruk8z0f.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/392FAAE3-C51F-476D-9390-72A22CF2E939_zpsw2ahlztm.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/392FAAE3-C51F-476D-9390-72A22CF2E939_zpsw2ahlztm.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/AF5675B5-7C37-420C-B5FF-076D1C83BB67_zps8u7evugs.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/AF5675B5-7C37-420C-B5FF-076D1C83BB67_zps8u7evugs.jpg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/A6056283-ECAD-43B0-9E33-91E0481D93BB_zps3bz7si6g.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/A6056283-ECAD-43B0-9E33-91E0481D93BB_zps3bz7si6g.jpg.html)

That's looking fantastic already Rhyso even without the refining. :cool: Nice work.  Hope you enjoyed using your new DA.?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 20:05
Lovely to see kids getting involved.  Never too early to teach them the ways of the detailing.  :smiley:

There's a lot of it about at the moment (bird poo).  It's such a pain.  That etching and those scratches on yours should polish out, and definitely worth giving it a go by hand.

I had some scratches on mine left by some careless person in my works car park, but they came out by hand.  I used SSR2 and worked well, then refined down with a bit of SSR1. All gone, then sales and relaxed the area.  Didn't take any specific close up 'after' pics yet but you can get the gist.

Good luck. Etching and scratches aside, your car looks fantastic. :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. Was going to have a go anyway but good to have confirmation I'm not doing anything daft!  :laugh:

P.S. 'sales and relaxed' - assuming that's some auto correct gone wrong of washed and waxed. Or maybe it's a new detailing technique we've not heard of yet!  :laugh: :wink:

Oh well... weather has put paid to that idea... will have to wait until I'm back off my hols now. TBH it's barely noticeable, especially when the car is wet with rain. Getting late too.

I did however sit in the car for 10 mins and give the dash a clean with PBNL, which was the interior cleaning I wanted to do, as it was a bit dusty :cool:

Shame but can wait.  Heavy rain here too.  Just watching it bead and sheet off the car.  :laugh:

Have a great holiday Dave.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 21 May 2016, 20:09

That's looking fantastic already Rhyso even without the refining. :cool: Nice work.  Hope you enjoyed using your new DA.?

Thanks Booth  :smiley:

I wasn't expecting the amount of vibration you get back from the DA  :undecided:  i certainly found myself taking a few breaks  :sad:

Other than that it was really nice to see pretty much instant results  :smiley:  can't wait to tackle the rest of the car!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 21 May 2016, 21:31
Lovely to see kids getting involved.  Never too early to teach them the ways of the detailing.  :smiley:

There's a lot of it about at the moment (bird poo).  It's such a pain.  That etching and those scratches on yours should polish out, and definitely worth giving it a go by hand.

I had some scratches on mine left by some careless person in my works car park, but they came out by hand.  I used SSR2 and worked well, then refined down with a bit of SSR1. All gone, then sales and relaxed the area.  Didn't take any specific close up 'after' pics yet but you can get the gist.

Good luck. Etching and scratches aside, your car looks fantastic. :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. Was going to have a go anyway but good to have confirmation I'm not doing anything daft!  :laugh:

P.S. 'sales and relaxed' - assuming that's some auto correct gone wrong of washed and waxed. Or maybe it's a new detailing technique we've not heard of yet!  :laugh: :wink:

Oh well... weather has put paid to that idea... will have to wait until I'm back off my hols now. TBH it's barely noticeable, especially when the car is wet with rain. Getting late too.

I did however sit in the car for 10 mins and give the dash a clean with PBNL, which was the interior cleaning I wanted to do, as it was a bit dusty :cool:

Shame but can wait.  Heavy rain here too.  Just watching it bead and sheet off the car.  :laugh:

Have a great holiday Dave.

Literally had a 40 minute window when it stopped raining until I had to leave to pick the mrs up from work. Got it done in that time! :grin:

The scratches came out immediately, but the etching took quite a few goes and elbow grease to do to my satisfaction. Its gone completely now though. Washed panel afterwards and rinsed with hose. Dried and then applied c2v3 with mfs. Looks great now :laugh: :cool:

Now I feel much better!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 22:48

That's looking fantastic already Rhyso even without the refining. :cool: Nice work.  Hope you enjoyed using your new DA.?

Thanks Booth  :smiley:

I wasn't expecting the amount of vibration you get back from the DA  :undecided:  i certainly found myself taking a few breaks  :sad:

Other than that it was really nice to see pretty much instant results  :smiley:  can't wait to tackle the rest of the car!

Yeah, lots of machine vibration, but you do get used to it.  Good excuse to stop fr a cuppa to give the arms a rest. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2016, 22:49
Lovely to see kids getting involved.  Never too early to teach them the ways of the detailing.  :smiley:

There's a lot of it about at the moment (bird poo).  It's such a pain.  That etching and those scratches on yours should polish out, and definitely worth giving it a go by hand.

I had some scratches on mine left by some careless person in my works car park, but they came out by hand.  I used SSR2 and worked well, then refined down with a bit of SSR1. All gone, then sales and relaxed the area.  Didn't take any specific close up 'after' pics yet but you can get the gist.

Good luck. Etching and scratches aside, your car looks fantastic. :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. Was going to have a go anyway but good to have confirmation I'm not doing anything daft!  :laugh:

P.S. 'sales and relaxed' - assuming that's some auto correct gone wrong of washed and waxed. Or maybe it's a new detailing technique we've not heard of yet!  :laugh: :wink:

Oh well... weather has put paid to that idea... will have to wait until I'm back off my hols now. TBH it's barely noticeable, especially when the car is wet with rain. Getting late too.

I did however sit in the car for 10 mins and give the dash a clean with PBNL, which was the interior cleaning I wanted to do, as it was a bit dusty :cool:

Shame but can wait.  Heavy rain here too.  Just watching it bead and sheet off the car.  :laugh:

Have a great holiday Dave.

Literally had a 40 minute window when it stopped raining until I had to leave to pick the mrs up from work. Got it done in that time! :grin:

The scratches came out immediately, but the etching took quite a few goes and elbow grease to do to my satisfaction. Its gone completely now though. Washed panel afterwards and rinsed with hose. Dried and then applied c2v3 with mfs. Looks great now :laugh: :cool:

Now I feel much better!

Lol, nice one! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 22 May 2016, 13:09
Bought ANOTHER DA6 6 Pro Plus  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 May 2016, 13:32
Not today but last week, I hand polished out the scuffs to the rear door inflicted in the works car park.  Came out easily thankfully and one less defect.

Before
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After
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 May 2016, 13:33
Today…….

Gave it a quick maintenance wash. Followed inevitably by rain!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/27100020341_09e2fd62ea_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HhJFU2)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7537/27135392666_e4ca8b8562_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HkRYRG)

A bit of beading
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 22 May 2016, 17:39
Your car paintwork really does have a 'liquidy' look to it Rebecca ( not sure that's a real word but I'll go with it ) :drool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 08:03
Your car paintwork really does have a 'liquidy' look to it Rebecca ( not sure that's a real word but I'll go with it ) :drool:


As black doesn't show off the sharp lines of the mk7 as well as some lighter colours like LSG and Reflex Silver, you have to take what you can get - so the 'liquidy' look it is!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 24 May 2016, 14:15
I've been busy on my door seals and sunroof :cool:; feels like I bought the worlds most expensive lubricant :shocked: - need to get it named on my household insurance now :grin: doesn't feel right leaving it in the garage so I'll be putting it in my safe!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5kzdccm3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5kzdccm3.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 24 May 2016, 14:22
Krytox, almost as expensive as Kryptonite  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2016, 15:22
I've been busy on my door seals and sunroof :cool:; feels like I bought the worlds most expensive lubricant :shocked: - need to get it named on my household insurance now :grin: doesn't feel right leaving it in the garage so I'll be putting it in my safe!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5kzdccm3.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5kzdccm3.jpeg.html)

It's worth the money times over for silent squeak free seals.  And a little goes a long way.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 24 May 2016, 15:47
You are so right Mr's B. Both cars have sunroofs and I'm giving them a bit of TLC. :smug:

Its amazing how much dirt & dust the sunroof/pano collects, the black mesh on the wind breakers was filthy :embarrassed: so I'm cleaning and greasing the mechanisim and lightly oiling the seals, hopefully they'll be running slick and smooth when I've finished :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 May 2016, 11:47
Not really detailing, just a quick wash and tyre dress.

I took it to an old school garage last week, to get it running as it should. What a difference. Since then I've driven nothing else. 300 miles of 'enjoying' it soon saw it splattered with flies, wheels caked in brake dust and looking well used. So out came the cleaning gear last night.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 26 May 2016, 13:16
Very nice... now if only it had a wooden rear deck...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 May 2016, 15:41

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_1780_zpsyoq4drxa.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_1780_zpsyoq4drxa.jpg.html)

That looks fantastic Simon.  Bet those wheels are a joy to clean!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 May 2016, 15:50
Bet those wheels are a joy to clean!

They're not as bad as they look. They are well sealed, so the brake dust doesn't bond. A jet wash followed by shampoo and an old wash mitt poked in each hole soon has them spotless.



Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 26 May 2016, 16:34
Drop dead gorgeous car dubber and good to hear it's being enjoyed again!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 26 May 2016, 20:22
Stunning Dubber!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 27 May 2016, 07:55
Mint  :cool:

Stupid Ebay seller cancelled my order for the 2nd DAS 6 so I went and bought a Shinemate DA as it can take the smaller 3' and 4' inch pads

Booked off next Thursday for a mega detailing session..........
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 27 May 2016, 15:36
Perfect weather for car cleaning so treated it to it's first clean in a fortnight.
Nothing major, just the usual snow foam, two bucket wash, dry off with wo-wo towels ( they really are the dogs )!
Decided to give it it's 3rd coat of C2v3 just for the hell of it and it's so easy to apply.
Couple of pics from a different angle for a change :whistle:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Gtiless on 27 May 2016, 22:30
Perfect weather for car cleaning so treated it to it's first clean in a fortnight.
Nothing major, just the usual snow foam, two bucket wash, dry off with wo-wo towels ( they really are the dogs )!
Decided to give it it's 3rd coat of C2v3 just for the hell of it and it's so easy to apply.
Couple of pics from a different angle for a change :whistle:

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 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Looks fantastic! Carbon grey it really is the dogs!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 28 May 2016, 09:22
Thanks Gtiless.
Carbon grey is gorgeous, especially when it's freshly washed and dried.
I am a massive fan of a clean and shiny DBP as well though  :drool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 May 2016, 14:01
Great job Kalimon, always looks lovely.   :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jimmydub on 28 May 2016, 22:48
looking great everyone! shame about these showers we keep having! I borrowed a mop from a mate this weekend so gonna make a start with that asap!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 May 2016, 16:10
Quick wash today.

•   Wheels and tailpipes sprayed with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
•   Snow foamed with ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam – dwelled for 5 mins
•   Pressure wash rinse
•   Wheels washed with wheel woollies, WoWo Wheel Mitt and shampoo
•   2 bucket wash using Swissvax Car Bath shampoo and WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
•   Pressure wash rinse
•   Open ended hose final rinse
•   Dried off with WoWo Drying Towels
•   Polished tailpipes with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish buffed off with WoWo Microfibre cloth
•   Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine Longlife Tyre Dressing

Snow foamed, pressured wash rinse followed by open ended hose rinse and twel dried off
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Finished
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 29 May 2016, 16:16
I don't even want to ask how you got all your pictures stitched together like that Rebecca :lipsrsealed:
Lovely rear end as well ( picture 7 ) :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 May 2016, 17:01
I don't even want to ask how you got all your pictures stitched together like that Rebecca :lipsrsealed:
Lovely rear end as well ( picture 7 ) :whistle:

Lol.

Just used a photo merge app.  I only did it because another forum I post on only allows 10 pics per post so merging a few together is a good way to cheat!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 31 May 2016, 12:11
Not today but Sunday.Just a quick wash. I was meant to do a full decon, polish and wax this weekend but it didn't quite work out. I had the gear all layed out and everything :sad:.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2016, 20:21
Beautiful job.  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 01 June 2016, 10:08
Did just over 800 miles on a holiday to North Wales last week. Had to do an emergency pit stop at Halfords before setting off as I realised I didn't have enough glass cleaner left. Bought some AG fast glass, along with AG bird poo wipes and some AG insect remover to take with me and put 4 wo-wo MFs and 2 wo-wo glass cloths in the boot as well.

Had a great holiday but the car got covered in dead insects.

When I got home from work yesterday I decided it could wait no longer to be dealt with!

It was a bit of a 'that will have to do' wash as I really didn't have enough time to complete the full process. I was mainly concentrating on the insect removal.


Before:

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After using the AG insect remover and pressure washer rinse. I don't think it did any better job than the snow foam would have done so the only advantage is it comes in a bottle so is portable.

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After:

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There's still a bit of etching from a few bugs on the bonnet so it really needs a polish to sort it out properly I guess. Can only be seen from certain angles when up really close - difficult to see on the photos but it's there:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Blackmass on 01 June 2016, 10:42
Beautiful job.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Thank you Rebecca, much appreciated. :smiley: I’ve bought my first proper wax (ODK Glamour) to try and a pre-wax cleanser by Mitchell & King, ‘Pure’. I’ll report back on how I get on with pictures. :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 June 2016, 20:21
Gave it a quick interior clean this morning, ready for it's trip to the body shop next week.  Always think that if the car looks well cared for they will treat it with a little more respect, lol, well that's the hope anyway.  I've used this body shop before and they know my 'ways'.   The exterior will be washed too before it goes in, and I've got my various "please do not wash" signs including the great WoWo hanger, at the ready.

Anyway today the inside had a good clean.  There was a huge amount of cut grass in the driver's footwell from various site visits.

•   Full interior vacuum with my Metrovac Vac n Blo - upholstery, carpets and mats, using the various attachments.  I love this machine. 
•   Vac n Blo mini tools and compressed air used for nooks and crannies.  
•   ValetPro detailing brushes and compressed air, used to chase dust off delicate areas - piano trim and media       screen.
•   Plastic trim cleaned with Poorboys Natural Look Dressing applied on a WoWo microfibre and buffed off with clean MFs.
•   Leather cleaned with Gliptone Leather Cleaner spray.
•   Interior glass and mirrors cleaned with Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass, used with WoWo Glass Cloths.

Order is now restored!  
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 06 June 2016, 13:15
Neighbour was out cleaning his insignia yesterday (with a sponge  :shocked: - I didn't say anything although was tempted), so I decided mine needed a quick wash as it was looking a bit dusty lol  :rolleyes:

Pressure washer rinse, snow foam, pressure washer rinse and open hose rinse. As an experiment I just let it air-dry (backed the car down the drive so it was in shade). Didn't actually turn out bad. there are just a couple of water spots on the bonnet. I will make sure I towel dry always now. However, I do love that with snow foam, if it's not really dirty, the car looks great with next to no effort. Obviously, it wasn't 'Rebecca clean' but I was ok with that yesterday  :laugh:

No pics as there wouldn't be a visible difference in the before and after photos.  :grin:

Oh yes and the pressure washer (old karcher k2) has started leaking (in addition to pulsing when not pulling the trigger). A quick google revealed that it's something cracked in one of the valves inside. As I don't fancy taking it apart then I'll be buying a new one. Fancy a Karcher K4. http://www.diy.com/departments/karcher-k4-premium-full-control-home-pressure-washer-130-bar/1254861_BQ.prd (http://www.diy.com/departments/karcher-k4-premium-full-control-home-pressure-washer-130-bar/1254861_BQ.prd) We have an old patio cleaner attachment, so could get the one without, but this patio cleaner looks better. Also the premium version has a reel for the high-pressure hose, so should make packing away much easier. And I've got a £10 off voucher for B&Q.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 13:40
^^^ Cheek!  :tongue:

Did mine today.  Half hour speed wash - snow foam, 2BW and dry only.  Ready for body shop tomorrow.  Looking forward to next couple of days in a Skoda Fabia 1.0L  :laugh:

Rebecca clean  :wink:.........

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 06 June 2016, 13:46
Nice to see your car from a few different angles Rebecca.
Looks gorgeous as usual.
Compliments to your other half for his gardening efforts as well as I know you wouldn't have time for that due to constant R cleaning :whistle:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 June 2016, 14:07
Nice to see your car from a few different angles Rebecca.
Looks gorgeous as usual.
Compliments to your other half for his gardening efforts as well as I know you wouldn't have time for that due to constant R cleaning :whistle:


Oops sorry kalimon accidentally modified your post instead of quoting it.  Rectified it now.  Moderator senior moment.

Lol, the gardening efforts are mine.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 June 2016, 19:59
^^^ Cheek!  :tongue:

Did mine today.  Half hour speed wash - snow foam, 2BW and dry only.  Ready for body shop tomorrow.  Looking forward to next couple of days in a Skoda Fabia 1.0L  :laugh:

Rebecca clean  :wink:.........


That looks great for 1/2 hrs effort Rebecca. I think it would take me at least an hour to speed wash my car (so not very speedy!) and 2 - 2 and a half hours for a normal clean.

Good move on getting the bodyshop not to wash your car. I had a minor repair carried out on the bottom front edge of the bumper when I had my mk6 GTD and I also asked the bodyshop not to wash my car. They looked really surprised and said no one had ever made that request before. When I collected it after repair, it was covered in bodyshop dust, but at least the paintwork remained swirl-free.

Enjoy the Skoda :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 June 2016, 20:47
^^^ Cheek!  :tongue:

Did mine today.  Half hour speed wash - snow foam, 2BW and dry only.  Ready for body shop tomorrow.  Looking forward to next couple of days in a Skoda Fabia 1.0L  :laugh:

Rebecca clean  :wink:.........


That looks great for 1/2 hrs effort Rebecca. I think it would take me at least an hour to speed wash my car (so not very speedy!) and 2 - 2 and a half hours for a normal clean.

Good move on getting the bodyshop not to wash your car. I had a minor repair carried out on the bottom front edge of the bumper when I had my mk6 GTD and I also asked the bodyshop not to wash my car. They looked really surprised and said no one had ever made that request before. When I collected it after repair, it was covered in bodyshop dust, but at least the paintwork remained swirl-free.

Enjoy the Skoda :)

Thanks. :smiley:

The little Skoda goes back tommorow. :cry:  :cry: :cry: :grin:

(http://s33.postimg.org/ollfrn0qn/IMG_8876.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/leqw80gaj/full/)

I did like the dashboard stickers, especially the one stating it must go back in a clean condition. Their idea of clean differs a bit from mine.  I had to dust the media screen when I first got it as it was filthy, and then because I'd made a clean spot........ :grin:

I decided not to detail it.  :grin:

(http://s33.postimg.org/c1vvdvocf/IMG_8878_JPG_1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3wdtfq03f/full/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 18 June 2016, 09:47
What's going on here?
Has not one owner cleaned their car in over a week?
 :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2016, 11:01
Yes I cleaned mine after collecting it from the bodyshop but it was an uneventful episode with no pics.  :grin:

Then on Monday I cleaned this off the bonnet. Grr, bloody gulls!!! :angry:  Boot supply of QD and microfibre came to the rescue.

Note that bird high in the sky reflected in the bonnet on the first pic - his days are numbered, lol.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 18 June 2016, 12:23
That appears to be a serious turd!!
I always leave a wet cloth on top of hard bird sh!t for 20 mins or so before attempting removal.
I spend my working week scraping bird sh!t of windows :sick:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2016, 15:14
That appears to be a serious turd!!
I always leave a wet cloth on top of hard bird sh!t for 20 mins or so before attempting removal.
I spend my working week scraping bird sh!t of windows :sick:

It came off no problem after a few mins laying a QD soaked microfibre on it.  :smiley:

Car is currently filthy and covered in sand left from all the constant rain.  :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 June 2016, 18:46
Blimey Charlie Bec, you don't half post some shit these days
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2016, 22:22
Blimey Charlie Bec, you don't half post some shit these days

Yeah, I'm just full of it Simon.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 June 2016, 17:03
Sealed my new wheels; 17" (Polo-size) VW Motorsport in anthracite, got tyres fitted (Conti Sport Contact 3), and got the wheels on the car today.

Not a great fan of diamond cut alloys, so was glad to get the Serron alloys off my car and something more durable on in their place. I'm really pleased with the Motorsport alloys, and those of you who saw pictures of my mk6 GTD before I sold it will know I like anthracite alloys! The Serrons, complete with Bridgestones, are now wrapped up and stored away.

The obligatory pictures; not great weather / lighting conditions today for good iPhone photos, so apologies for the poor quality pictures.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 June 2016, 17:28
That looks very smart, the wheels really suit the blue!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 June 2016, 22:39
Sealed my new wheels; 17" (Polo-size) VW Motorsport in anthracite, got tyres fitted (Conti Sport Contact 3), and got the wheels on the car today.

Not a great fan of diamond cut alloys, so was glad to get the Serron alloys off my car and something more durable on in their place. I'm really pleased with the Motorsport alloys, and those of you who saw pictures of my mk6 GTD before I sold it will know I like anthracite alloys! The Serrons, complete with Bridgestones, are now wrapped up and stored away.

The obligatory pictures; not great weather / lighting conditions today for good iPhone photos, so apologies for the poor quality pictures.

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/C7A5936E-6743-4537-B098-A486371B3E90.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C7A5936E-6743-4537-B098-A486371B3E90.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/C5F2A82A-02D5-4F2D-A6FB-10B066A0BB01.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C5F2A82A-02D5-4F2D-A6FB-10B066A0BB01.jpg.html)

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Lovely looking Polo.  :cool: Like the wheels a lot, really make it special.  Much better than diamond cuts.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 June 2016, 23:57
Thanks Watts and Rebecca for the comments.

In my opinion, diamond cut alloys have great showroom appeal, but can be a bit fragile, and more expensive to refurb than powder coated wheels. In spite of me looking after mine really carefully on my mk6 GTD; regular washing, sealing and waxing, and touching in any stonechip damage with clear lacquer, two of my diamond cut alloys still succumbed to whiteworm corrosion.

Ditching the diamond cut alloys also gave me an excuse for ditching the Bridgestones too!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2016, 00:25
Thanks Watts and Rebecca for the comments.

In my opinion, diamond cut alloys have great showroom appeal, but can be a bit fragile, and more expensive to refurb than powder coated wheels. In spite of me looking after mine really carefully on my mk6 GTD; regular washing, sealing and waxing, and touching in any stonechip damage with clear lacquer, two of my diamond cut alloys still succumbed to whiteworm corrosion.

Ditching the diamond cut alloys also gave me an excuse for ditching the Bridgestones too!  :grin:

Aw, come on, you know you are missing the Bridgestones already.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 24 June 2016, 10:15
I had a bit of a session on my wife's car yesterday.It had picked up a lot of tar. Its not a VW but it is German :rolleyes:

So I washed, Tardis, Ironx, clayed, resealed, sealant and also topped off with some reload (a bit excessive, but wanted to try it) it looks and feels so much nicer - a couple of shots.........

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2016, 20:58
^^

That looks really good.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 26 June 2016, 09:17
^^

That looks really good.  :cool:

Thanks Madame Booth......one more for you, pleased with this, especially since it's difficult to capture on a white car & using my iPhone !

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 June 2016, 09:23
^^

That looks really good.  :cool:

Thanks Madame Booth......one more for you, pleased with this, especially since it's difficult to capture on a white car & using my iPhone !

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsqoply6to.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsqoply6to.jpeg.html)

Yeah, great reflections you've achieved there Watts.  Nice work.  :cool:

Btw, it's Mademoiselle Booth.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 27 June 2016, 12:58
^^

That looks really good.  :cool:

Thanks Madame Booth......one more for you, pleased with this, especially since it's difficult to capture on a white car & using my iPhone !

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsqoply6to.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsqoply6to.jpeg.html)

Yeah, great reflections you've achieved there Watts.  Nice work.  :cool:

Btw, it's Mademoiselle Booth.  :laugh:

Apologies Mademoiselle Booth, it was so presumptuous of me.

I think you have me confused with Watts................. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 June 2016, 17:27
^^

That looks really good.  :cool:

Thanks Madame Booth......one more for you, pleased with this, especially since it's difficult to capture on a white car & using my iPhone !

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/gpe/image_zpsqoply6to.jpeg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/gpe/media/image_zpsqoply6to.jpeg.html)

Yeah, great reflections you've achieved there Watts.  Nice work.  :cool:

Btw, it's Mademoiselle Booth.  :laugh:

Apologies Mademoiselle Booth, it was so presumptuous of me.

I think you have me confused with Watts................. :rolleyes:

Oops, sorry Eccie.  Still, another excuse to repost the stunning reflection shot.  :wink: :laugh:

LOL, I just can't stand the word Madame.  Besides technically I am a Mademoiselle as not actually married although as good as in practice if not in law!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2016, 20:28
Coucou, c'est moi!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 June 2016, 21:12
Coucou, c'est moi!  :smiley:

Were your ears burning?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 June 2016, 21:43
Chargrilled!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 June 2016, 22:52
Chargrilled!

 :grin:

Well, now you are here, complete with singed ears, done any detailing today?   :laugh:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 June 2016, 09:10
No, not for a while :embarrassed: Have had the mark across the rear bumper caused by VW's poor fitting of the bumper protector (ironic!) polished out, that was good.

While I think about it, are there any good leather cleaning wipes or similar? I only have the steering wheel and gear lever gaitor (assuming that actually is leather...) to clean so I didn't really want to get a big bottle of stuff - any recommendations? Thanks.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 June 2016, 10:45
No, not for a while :embarrassed: Have had the mark across the rear bumper caused by VW's poor fitting of the bumper protector (ironic!) polished out, that was good.

While I think about it, are there any good leather cleaning wipes or similar? I only have the steering wheel and gear lever gaitor (assuming that actually is leather...) to clean so I didn't really want to get a big bottle of stuff - any recommendations? Thanks.

Baby wipes are useful for odd leather bits. Or you could just use the same as you use on the rest of the interior trim.

I have full leather interior so use Gliptone Leather Cleaner and sometimes the conditioner.  But also always have a spray bottle of their handy spray cleaner to hand which is great. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00B1SX4HG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467106414&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=gliptone+leather+cleaner&dpPl=1&dpID=31RhXgY3z4L&ref=plSrch

Or leather wipes - Gliptone used to do them but not sure if they still do. Perhaps Dr Leather ones https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00DU7LZN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467106477&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=dr+leather+wipes&dpPl=1&dpID=41sHzl-DiyL&ref=plSrch
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 28 June 2016, 15:09
I've just used a Flash Magic Eraser on my Mk6 steering wheel. They go shiny over time due to the oils that transfer from our hands. Now it's lovely and matt, just like new. I've heard that this should not be done too many times tho', as it can strip the colour dye off eventually.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 June 2016, 17:31
Thanks Booth, thanks dubber, those wipes look ideal.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2016, 17:56
Bit dirty this morning….

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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7122/27981929721_9edb91dd56_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCEGQa)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7460/27982042921_ec59b85c7c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCFhtT)
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 (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7086/28059243125_c9759183c0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JKuXpT)

And then, finally a break in the bizarre weather and a chance to give it a clean and a coat of wax.

Full wash and wax:
Wheels and tailpipes sprayed with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam and lance using DI water
DI water pressure rinse
Wheels washed with DJ Supernatural Shampoo, WoWo Wheel Mitt and Wheel Woollies
2 bucket wash (DI water) with Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo and WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
DI water pressure wash rinse
DI water open ended hose rinse
Bodywork dried with WoWo Drying Towel
Wheels dried with WoWo Wheel Towel
Entire car (except glass and wheels) waxed with one coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock high carnauba content wax – applied with DJ finger wax applicator and buffed on with WoWo microfibers
Tailpipes polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish
Tyres dressed with one coat of Achem Hi Shine Longlife Tyre Dressing
Glass protected with Gtechniq C2v3

All clean now….

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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7371/27983698041_cfd1b0d005_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCPLur)

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(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7529/28027100326_8f4fced435_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JGEdtG)

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(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7395/28060897365_1caaf65b93_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JKDrag)
 
Finally….

Deep Black Pearl Flake with Swissvax Crystal Rock

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: p3asa on 03 July 2016, 18:14
Stunning Bec
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 July 2016, 18:33
Stunning job!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Talk-torque on 03 July 2016, 19:05
Can't have too many photos of your work Rebecca!  :wink:

Did a good wash on mine, today. Very impressed with Wo Wo drying microfibre towels. I have 2 now and I can dry the whole car, fast enough to prevent water marks, even in today's sun, without even wringing one out! Only have to blot the car to suck off the water, so no chance of causing any swirls. Definitely a convert, after a lifetime of using the old chamois leather!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 03 July 2016, 20:55
Fantastic shots Rebecca. It's great to see the car from different angles.
Some of those images could be straight from a VW brochure :drool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JamesR27 on 03 July 2016, 21:40
Brilliant job and great pics. I try my best to keep it looking nice but those results are just brilliant.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 03 July 2016, 21:53
I have been busy a lot recently upping my detailing game. I have done a lot of research and purchased some new stuff.

Karcher K2 and snow foam lance
Das6Pro DA Polisher with 5" and 6" backing plates
Meguaires cutting compound
Megauires Finishing wax
Fusso Sealant
Massive array of MF cloths
IronX
RainX
Megauires endurance tyre gel

Here are a few shots


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(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0663_zpsbhy7nwhr.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0663_zpsbhy7nwhr.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0604_zpsg13jjkgt.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0604_zpsg13jjkgt.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0191_zpstrmege9b.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0191_zpstrmege9b.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0180_zpstdmfdgzj.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0180_zpstdmfdgzj.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0050_zpsogis5f9n.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0050_zpsogis5f9n.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0024_zpsa9e3vnvu.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0024_zpsa9e3vnvu.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag237/lee_palmer4/IMG_0048_zpsyiccszi9.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/lee_palmer4/media/IMG_0048_zpsyiccszi9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2016, 22:21
^^

Looks fantastic remlapeel.  :cool:  A pillars have come up really well, they are a pain for showing swirls being plastic, but at least you can DA them fairly regularly (more than the paintwork).

Some good stuff on your list.  Same DA as I have. Is it the Meguiars Microfibre system pads and compounds you are using?  I've switched to that a few months back to simplify things a little from my previous pad/polish combo.

Great work. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2016, 22:25
Stunning job!

Cheers Watts.  :smiley:

Can't have too many photos of your work Rebecca!  :wink:

Did a good wash on mine, today. Very impressed with Wo Wo drying microfibre towels. I have 2 now and I can dry the whole car, fast enough to prevent water marks, even in today's sun, without even wringing one out! Only have to blot the car to suck off the water, so no chance of causing any swirls. Definitely a convert, after a lifetime of using the old chamois leather!

Sorry, got a bit carried away with the pics. Promise not to post any for a while.  :embarrassed:

WoWo towels are the best. What they lack in size they more than make up for in absorbency.  Have you committed the chamois to the bin now?  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2016, 22:32
Fantastic shots Rebecca. It's great to see the car from different angles.
Some of those images could be straight from a VW brochure :drool:

Thanks kalimon.  I had to go up to my other half industrial unit to pick something up today and it was deserted so took the opportunity to take a few photos.

Brilliant job and great pics. I try my best to keep it looking nice but those results are just brilliant.

Thanks James.  I'm sure yours looks great.  It's nice to have it clean again after 3 weeks of grime - it was getting to me, lol.  Every time I wanted to wash it it's been raining but the weather was kind today so grabbed the chance to get another coat of wax on it too.  Uncharacteristically it didn't chuck it down the minute I finished.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dave7268 on 03 July 2016, 22:37
And then, finally a break in the bizarre weather and a chance to give it a clean and a coat of wax.

Full wash and wax:
Wheels and tailpipes sprayed with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam and lance using DI water
DI water pressure rinse
Wheels washed with DJ Supernatural Shampoo, WoWo Wheel Mitt and Wheel Woollies
2 bucket wash (DI water) with Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo and WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
DI water pressure wash rinse
DI water open ended hose rinse
Bodywork dried with WoWo Drying Towel
Wheels dried with WoWo Wheel Towel
Entire car (except glass and wheels) waxed with one coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock high carnauba content wax – applied with DJ finger wax applicator and buffed on with WoWo microfibers
Tailpipes polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish
Tyres dressed with one coat of Achem Hi Shine Longlife Tyre Dressing
Glass protected with Gtechniq C2v3

All clean now….

Wow, absolutely stunning.... please come and do my car  :drool:

Curious.... just how long did this mere task take you?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 July 2016, 22:58
And then, finally a break in the bizarre weather and a chance to give it a clean and a coat of wax.

Full wash and wax:
Wheels and tailpipes sprayed with Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam and lance using DI water
DI water pressure rinse
Wheels washed with DJ Supernatural Shampoo, WoWo Wheel Mitt and Wheel Woollies
2 bucket wash (DI water) with Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo and WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
DI water pressure wash rinse
DI water open ended hose rinse
Bodywork dried with WoWo Drying Towel
Wheels dried with WoWo Wheel Towel
Entire car (except glass and wheels) waxed with one coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock high carnauba content wax – applied with DJ finger wax applicator and buffed on with WoWo microfibers
Tailpipes polished with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish
Tyres dressed with one coat of Achem Hi Shine Longlife Tyre Dressing
Glass protected with Gtechniq C2v3

All clean now….

Wow, absolutely stunning.... please come and do my car  :drool:

Curious.... just how long did this mere task take you?


Thanks.  :smiley:

It took 2.5 hours in total, including a couple breaks for cups of tea.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 03 July 2016, 23:10
^^

Looks fantastic remlapeel.  :cool:  A pillars have come up really well, they are a pain for showing swirls being plastic, but at least you can DA them fairly regularly (more than the paintwork).

Some good stuff on your list.  Same DA as I have. Is it the Meguiars Microfibre system pads and compounds you are using?  I've switched to that a few months back to simplify things a little from my previous pad/polish combo.

Great work.

Thanks!

I have a video walk around after its paint correction and full detail I did over 2 weekends, which I'll upload tomorrow, shows the true condition of the paint.

I got a kit from cleanyourcar with pads and some 300/301 compound and finishing wax. Although next time I'll get some 105/205 which have amazing reviews.

Have you seen the reviews for Fusso yet? Unreal stuff!

Really getting into this detailing stuff.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 00:06
^^

Looks fantastic remlapeel.  :cool:  A pillars have come up really well, they are a pain for showing swirls being plastic, but at least you can DA them fairly regularly (more than the paintwork).

Some good stuff on your list.  Same DA as I have. Is it the Meguiars Microfibre system pads and compounds you are using?  I've switched to that a few months back to simplify things a little from my previous pad/polish combo.

Great work.

Thanks!

I have a video walk around after its paint correction and full detail I did over 2 weekends, which I'll upload tomorrow, shows the true condition of the paint.

I got a kit from cleanyourcar with pads and some 300/301 compound and finishing wax. Although next time I'll get some 105/205 which have amazing reviews.

Have you seen the reviews for Fusso yet? Unreal stuff!

Really getting into this detailing stuff.

Yeah the 300/301 plus cutting and finishing pads is the the Megs Microfibre DA Correction System.  I'll be using it on mine with the DAS-6 Pro Plus come early autumn, most likely to do a 2 stage refinement polish as not much in the way of swirls or scratches, so no real correction required as yet.  I'll be using only the MF Finishing pad (5") with some Sonax Perfect Finish compound and then a final 'jewelling' polish with my Meguiars 205 compound on another finishing MF pad. 

Seen lots about Fusso, looks great stuff and others on here use it, but not tempted as into Swissvax waxes atm.

Sounds like you have been bitten by the detailing bug! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 04 July 2016, 17:55
Stunning pics as always Bec.

I've been a bit busy recently to get chance to come on here. Also the cleanliness of the car is suffering. It's gotten to the point now I actually can't remember the last time I gave it any sort of clean, let alone a proper 2-bucket wash (I realise if I looked further back down this thread I'd be able to find out!)  :shocked: :embarrassed:

Hoping for a break in the weather as I will have time Thursday or Friday morning this week to get it done. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 22:56
Stunning pics as always Bec.

I've been a bit busy recently to get chance to come on here. Also the cleanliness of the car is suffering. It's gotten to the point now I actually can't remember the last time I gave it any sort of clean, let alone a proper 2-bucket wash (I realise if I looked further back down this thread I'd be able to find out!)  :shocked: :embarrassed:

Hoping for a break in the weather as I will have time Thursday or Friday morning this week to get it done. Fingers crossed!

Cheers Dave.

Yeah it can be hard find time for this car malarkey sometimes.  Hope you get a chance to get yours done very soon.  Fingers and toes crossed for you.  Sure it will looking back to its beautiful best soon.  :smiley: 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 July 2016, 23:11
Good weather in Norfolk today, so having got the new Motorsport wheels on last week, gave the Polo a bit of attention.

3 bucket method, wheels cleaned with Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt and Autoglym shampoo. Bodywork washed with Chemical Guys Bodywash and Wax shampoo and WoWo lambswool mitt. Dried with WoWo drying towel and Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster (which I found is also good at removing the static dust off piano black interior trim and the clear plastic on the instrument dials!). Tyres dressed with FinishKare Top Kote tyre dressing. Bodywork waxed with Collinite 845 Insulator Wax. The obligatory pictures;

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/F79D7B11-0DE6-4277-8E64-753DF79F2A92.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F79D7B11-0DE6-4277-8E64-753DF79F2A92.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/CB3A85D6-3B4B-4970-851D-37D392B783D0.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CB3A85D6-3B4B-4970-851D-37D392B783D0.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/834FBEC1-4688-4190-9174-06F5644C5D65.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/834FBEC1-4688-4190-9174-06F5644C5D65.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/A533533E-456D-4EF9-9604-51E99D2895C0.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A533533E-456D-4EF9-9604-51E99D2895C0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 July 2016, 23:14
Good weather in Norfolk today, so having got the new Motorsport wheels on last week, gave the Polo a bit of attention.

3 bucket method, wheels cleaned with Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt and Autoglym shampoo. Bodywork washed with Chemical Guys Bodywash and Wax shampoo and WoWo lambswool mitt. Dried with WoWo drying towel and Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster (which I found is also good at removing the static dust off piano black interior trim and the clear plastic on the instrument dials!). Tyres dressed with FinishKare Top Kote tyre dressing. Bodywork waxed with Collinite 845 Insulator Wax. The obligatory pictures;

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/F79D7B11-0DE6-4277-8E64-753DF79F2A92.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F79D7B11-0DE6-4277-8E64-753DF79F2A92.jpg.html)

Lovely.   :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 July 2016, 23:22
Good weather in Norfolk today, so having got the new Motorsport wheels on last week, gave the Polo a bit of attention.

3 bucket method, wheels cleaned with Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt and Autoglym shampoo. Bodywork washed with Chemical Guys Bodywash and Wax shampoo and WoWo lambswool mitt. Dried with WoWo drying towel and Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster (which I found is also good at removing the static dust off piano black interior trim and the clear plastic on the instrument dials!). Tyres dressed with FinishKare Top Kote tyre dressing. Bodywork waxed with Collinite 845 Insulator Wax. The obligatory pictures;


Lovely.   :cool: :cool: :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. Not quite up to your impeccable standard, but I'm working on it. Not sure I'll get there though! :smiley:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 July 2016, 15:46
Great job SRGTD, looks really good. What area of Norfolk are you based in? I was near Sandringham at the weekend visiting my mum (we had the flag at full mast :wink:) and had a nice trip out towards Norwich along some lovely quiet Norfolk A and B roads, very relaxing! Oh, and a couple of pints of good Norfolk beer (plus a visit to the world's biggest beer shop near Kings Lynn).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 July 2016, 17:06
Great job SRGTD, looks really good. What area of Norfolk are you based in? I was near Sandringham at the weekend visiting my mum (we had the flag at full mast :wink:) and had a nice trip out towards Norwich along some lovely quiet Norfolk A and B roads, very relaxing! Oh, and a couple of pints of good Norfolk beer (plus a visit to the world's biggest beer shop near Kings Lynn).

Thanks Watts.

I'm in South Norfolk, just south of Norwich. Yes, there are some decent quiet A and B 'driving' roads, and a fair few decent beers. We have a couple of decent pubs in my village and I'll be visiting one of them tonight for a beer or two!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 July 2016, 14:58
I'm in South Norfolk, just south of Norwich. Yes, there are some decent quiet A and B 'driving' roads, and a fair few decent beers. We have a couple of decent pubs in my village and I'll be visiting one of them tonight for a beer or two!

Now that sounds a very sensible plan!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mwad gti on 06 July 2016, 18:40
Good weather in Norfolk today, so having got the new Motorsport wheels on last week, gave the Polo a bit of attention.

3 bucket method, wheels cleaned with Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt and Autoglym shampoo. Bodywork washed with Chemical Guys Bodywash and Wax shampoo and WoWo lambswool mitt. Dried with WoWo drying towel and Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster (which I found is also good at removing the static dust off piano black interior trim and the clear plastic on the instrument dials!). Tyres dressed with FinishKare Top Kote tyre dressing. Bodywork waxed with Collinite 845 Insulator Wax. The obligatory pictures;

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/F79D7B11-0DE6-4277-8E64-753DF79F2A92.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F79D7B11-0DE6-4277-8E64-753DF79F2A92.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/CB3A85D6-3B4B-4970-851D-37D392B783D0.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CB3A85D6-3B4B-4970-851D-37D392B783D0.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/834FBEC1-4688-4190-9174-06F5644C5D65.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/834FBEC1-4688-4190-9174-06F5644C5D65.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/A533533E-456D-4EF9-9604-51E99D2895C0.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A533533E-456D-4EF9-9604-51E99D2895C0.jpg.html)

Looks great Steve
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 July 2016, 19:44
Good weather in Norfolk today, so having got the new Motorsport wheels on last week, gave the Polo a bit of attention.

3 bucket method, wheels cleaned with Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt and Autoglym shampoo. Bodywork washed with Chemical Guys Bodywash and Wax shampoo and WoWo lambswool mitt. Dried with WoWo drying towel and Metro Vac Sidekick Blaster (which I found is also good at removing the static dust off piano black interior trim and the clear plastic on the instrument dials!). Tyres dressed with FinishKare Top Kote tyre dressing. Bodywork waxed with Collinite 845 Insulator Wax.

Looks great Steve

Thanks Mark!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 07 July 2016, 21:19
Great job SRGTD, looks really good. What area of Norfolk are you based in? I was near Sandringham at the weekend visiting my mum (we had the flag at full mast :wink:) and had a nice trip out towards Norwich along some lovely quiet Norfolk A and B roads, very relaxing! Oh, and a couple of pints of good Norfolk beer (plus a visit to the world's biggest beer shop near Kings Lynn).

Thanks Watts.

I'm in South Norfolk, just south of Norwich. Yes, there are some decent quiet A and B 'driving' roads, and a fair few decent beers. We have a couple of decent pubs in my village and I'll be visiting one of them tonight for a beer or two!

Give me a wave if you see me around. I live in Yarmouth but work between there, Norwich and wymondham 👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 July 2016, 22:11
Great job SRGTD, looks really good. What area of Norfolk are you based in? I was near Sandringham at the weekend visiting my mum (we had the flag at full mast :wink:) and had a nice trip out towards Norwich along some lovely quiet Norfolk A and B roads, very relaxing! Oh, and a couple of pints of good Norfolk beer (plus a visit to the world's biggest beer shop near Kings Lynn).

Thanks Watts.

I'm in South Norfolk, just south of Norwich. Yes, there are some decent quiet A and B 'driving' roads, and a fair few decent beers. We have a couple of decent pubs in my village and I'll be visiting one of them tonight for a beer or two!

Give me a wave if you see me around. I live in Yarmouth but work between there, Norwich and wymondham

Will do Lee  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 08 July 2016, 19:44
Its nice when things work out as planned. Was planning to give the car it's first proper (2 bucket) wash today since 1st June(! :shocked:), and the weather held out this morning. Dropped daughter off at childminder a bit earlier than ususal and then I had 2.5hrs before I needed to get ready for work.

Usual process followed:

The obligatory pics....


Before - the red does hide dirt quite well but it was pretty bad by my standards:

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Snow foam action:

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After:

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Thought I'd try a couple of different angles today for a change..

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7422/27556575973_6f08d1da34_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HZ5DYR)

including 'the dutch angle' (as it's called in photography... or tilting the camera to you and me  :wink:)... yes I did pinch the idea from Rebecca's recent pics  :laugh:

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7315/28093818101_e5faa04e36_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNyama)

There's still a couple of tiny tar spots here and there and I've discovered a scratch at the bottom of the driver's side rear door, but I think this should polish out as it doesn't catch my nail. There's also 4 or 5 stone chips. I might sort the scratch soon, but the rest will be left to winter prep time.

Now I just need to find time to give the inside a proper clean (although it's not that bad really).

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2016, 22:11
Its nice when things work out as planned.

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7315/28093818101_e5faa04e36_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNyama)

I'm glad the day worked out for you as planned, because, that looks magnificent Dave.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

That's the reddest Tornado Red I've ever seen.  Love the Dutch tilt shot.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mwad gti on 08 July 2016, 22:27
Great job SRGTD, looks really good. What area of Norfolk are you based in? I was near Sandringham at the weekend visiting my mum (we had the flag at full mast :wink:) and had a nice trip out towards Norwich along some lovely quiet Norfolk A and B roads, very relaxing! Oh, and a couple of pints of good Norfolk beer (plus a visit to the world's biggest beer shop near Kings Lynn).

Thanks Watts.

I'm in South Norfolk, just south of Norwich. Yes, there are some decent quiet A and B 'driving' roads, and a fair few decent beers. We have a couple of decent pubs in my village and I'll be visiting one of them tonight for a beer or two!

Give me a wave if you see me around. I live in Yarmouth but work between there, Norwich and wymondham 👍

I'm Yarmouth too
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 08 July 2016, 23:42
Its nice when things work out as planned.

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7315/28093818101_e5faa04e36_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNyama)

I'm glad the day worked out for you as planned, because, that looks magnificent Dave.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

That's the reddest Tornado Red I've ever seen.  Love the Dutch tilt shot.  :wink:

thanks Bec :cool:

I feel much better now it's clean again! I must admit I do love the colour. Photos are actually quite close to how it looks in the metal.. camera on the Lumina 950 is pretty good :nerd:

Probably could use another coat of c2v3 (sterile and glassy remember :wink:) as it was last done in march, but I neither had the time nor the arm muscles for it today! :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 10 July 2016, 08:54
Looks great, i need to do a full tar removal too on mine. Resurfacing has a lot to answer for!!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2016, 21:06
Good wash and wax today, making use of my Finish Kare FK1000p which I originally bought for my wheels. Obviously it wasn't too long before we had some rain :rolleyes:

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(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160715_134423_zpson44tb5p.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160715_134423_zpson44tb5p.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2016, 21:13
It looks very beautiful Watts.  Pics like this always make me want TR.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2016, 21:48
Cheers Booth, very kind words. My first red car and really enjoying the change. My last car was pearl black like yours and I loved it, still do as I see it most days but needed a change after 13 years. Could easily be tempted again.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 July 2016, 00:17
Looks great Watts :cool:. Have you tried the Finish Kare 108AS Top Kote Tire Dressing to complement the FK1000p sealant on your wheels? This is my current favourite tyre dressing; not too shiny and I find a couple of coats applied with a foam tyre dressing applicator gives good durability and maintains that new look to your tyres for a good few weeks. Good reviews on CYC website and because it's a liquid and not a gel, there's no 'sling' onto your bodywork when your on the move either. It can also be used on lots of other rubber / plastic trim too.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/finishkare-108as-top-kote-tire-dressing/prod_635.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 July 2016, 08:57
Cheers :smiley: I'm running out of tyre dressing so I'll have a look at that, thanks!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 16 July 2016, 17:56
Took advantage of a break in the weather to give it a wash.
The usual procedure but didn't have time to add any more protection to it.
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Depending on the angle, it looks grey, black or green!! (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 July 2016, 20:29
Took advantage of a break in the weather to give it a wash.
The usual procedure but didn't have time to add any more protection to it.

Depending on the angle, it looks grey, black or green!!

Looking good Kalimon. When I had my Carbon Grey mk6 GTD, I always thought that depending on the light and the angle it could be one of the above 3 colours. My favourite was when sun brought out the metallic flake and it looked grey/green with a hint of sparkle!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 July 2016, 21:49
Very smart Kalimon, great effort :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2016, 23:23
Cheers :smiley: I'm running out of tyre dressing so I'll have a look at that, thanks!

If you are in the market for a new tyre dressing - consider this:

http://www.achem.co.uk/shop/product-details.php?prdID=62

Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing - goes on with the ease of a water based gel but is silicone based so lasts ages and doesn't sling.  Can be matte/satin or gloss depending on whether you wipe it down after application and how many coats you apply.  It really is superb stuff.  Best tyre dressing I've ever used and I've tried a lot.  It states a lifespan of 2-3 weeks on their website but it's much longer than that.  During the last winter my car went 5 weeks without a clean (eons in my world) and the only part that was clean was the tyre sidewalls!   This is the Achem Hi Shine still repelling the mud and dirt after 5 weeks:
 
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5792/23383164039_7c4c0445dc_o.jpg)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2016, 23:25
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Lovey job as usual.  I like the way it changes with the light, like 3 cars in one!   :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 July 2016, 10:26
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Lovey job as usual.  I like the way it changes with the light, like 3 cars in one!   :smiley:
Thanks Rebecca. I thought I would take a few pics of the car somewhere other than my driveway , just to change things up :smiley:
Also, I used a real camera for once as my 6plus is still being repaired ( 3 weeks and counting ) :sad:
I like the car best when it appears to be black, maybe should have gone for DBP like you :smiley:
It would be nice if VW actually made racing green or something similar available to order on the Golf :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 13:41
Very quick 35 min wash.  Started to rain as I was drying it off, so no time even to dress tyres or polish tailpipes.  Was hoping to get another coat of Cystal Rock wax on but that will have to wait now till another day. 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 July 2016, 14:54
Very quick 35 min wash.  Started to rain as I was drying it off, so no time even to dress tyres or polish tailpipes.  Was hoping to get another coat of Cystal Rock wax on but that will have to wait now till another day. 

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It's a minor miracle achieving that in 35 mins Rebecca, very impressive work.
I may need to tinker with my snow foam lance settings because you appear to be getting better results than me by the looks of it :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Tory on 17 July 2016, 16:47
(https://instagram.com/p/BH95qPNjRTC4hfVTuwMSWLDd55eZMRsOVzWlJM0/)

Roped my mum into helping me seal the new wheels. She's a good egg
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 20:26
It's a minor miracle achieving that in 35 mins Rebecca, very impressive work.
I may need to tinker with my snow foam lance settings because you appear to be getting better results than me by the looks of it :cool:

Thanks kalimon.  Lol, it was a quick event today even by my standards!  I was taken aback when I finished and looked at the time.

Snow foam (and lance) can be very temperamental at time.  From your pics looks like your spray stream might be a little inconsistent or perhaps the foam is a little thick and you need to up the dilution via the control knob on the top of the lance.  But very hard to tell from photos as it depends when in the process they are taken?  Maybe the lance mechanism needs a bit of a descale?  Soak in kettle descaler or in a bucket of petrol - this dissolves shampoo residue which clogs it up over time.  Also after every snow foam, I find running clear water through it via the jet washer helps flush things through, avoiding spray issues next time.  As I say, maybe there isn't an issue.  As long as it's doing the job then all good.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 20:27
(https://instagram.com/p/BH95qPNjRTC4hfVTuwMSWLDd55eZMRsOVzWlJM0/)

Roped my mum into helping me seal the new wheels. She's a good egg

Good on your mum.  :smiley:  My mum would be more of a hindrance than a help I think, lol.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 July 2016, 22:23
It's a minor miracle achieving that in 35 mins Rebecca, very impressive work.
I may need to tinker with my snow foam lance settings because you appear to be getting better results than me by the looks of it :cool:

Thanks kalimon.  Lol, it was a quick event today even by my standards!  I was taken aback when I finished and looked at the time.

Snow foam (and lance) can be very temperamental at time.  From your pics looks like your spray stream might be a little inconsistent or perhaps the foam is a little thick and you need to up the dilution via the control knob on the top of the lance.  But very hard to tell from photos as it depends when in the process they are taken?  Maybe the lance mechanism needs a bit of a descale?  Soak in kettle descaler or in a bucket of petrol - this dissolves shampoo residue which clogs it up over time.  Also after every snow foam, I find running clear water through it via the jet washer helps flush things through, avoiding spray issues next time.  As I say, maybe there isn't an issue.  As long as it's doing the job then all good.  :smiley:
I think it may just need a slight adjustment. I always remove the bottle and run water through the lance for about 30 secs after every use so it shouldn't need descaling just yet.
The photo was taken between 5 and 10 mins after snow foaming.
PS
Who told you about my inconsistent spray stream ?
That is personal information :laugh: :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 July 2016, 22:41
PS
Who told you about my inconsistent spray stream ?
That is personal information :laugh: :wink:

You're a man aren't you.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 23 July 2016, 22:22
After some long overdue TLC, wash, dry, black hole, sealant, wax, wheels cleaned and sealed all the right bits buffed, interior complete clean, engine cleaned.

A few pics on a ride out to Ashridge Park today. Photography not one of my strong points but you get the idea...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 July 2016, 22:34
After some long overdue TLC, wash, dry, black hole, sealant, wax, wheels cleaned and sealed all the right bits buffed, interior complete clean, engine cleaned.

A few pics on a ride out to Ashridge Park today. Photography not one of my strong points but you get the idea.


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Looks gorgeous Peter.  :cool: Lovely to see your Ed35 in here, makes me nostalgic for my old mk6 and Glendales!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 24 July 2016, 17:51
thanks Rebecca,

I'm down your way next weekend, i will keep a look out for your R !

Today was the first time i had both cars clean together, apologies for the non VW brand but they go well together.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 01:17
^^
Very cute couple Peter.

Don't bother looking out for my R next weekend, as it's currently residing in a Gatwick car park - I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 July 2016, 10:04
I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.

And you're posting on a car forum???
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 10:50
I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.

And you're posting on a car forum???

Yep, what else is there do to when you're awake in the middle of the night because you haven't adjusted to the time difference.  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 25 July 2016, 13:48
I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.

And you're posting on a car forum???

Yep, what else is there do to when you're awake in the middle of the night because you haven't adjusted to the time difference.  :tongue:
Enjoy your hols Rebecca, I'll be away soon and I will certainly be paying the forum more than a few visits.
What could be better than a few cold beers, a bit of sun and a quick read about car detailing ?  :cool: :kiss:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 25 July 2016, 18:42
^^
Very cute couple Peter.

Don't bother looking out for my R next weekend, as it's currently residing in a Gatwick car park - I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.

Enjoy the holiday, there will be a dusty grimy car waiting for you when you get back. The thought of airport car parks puts the fear of dread in me... I'm glad I get to use the staff car park and can park away from everybody else. I'm off to Austin, Dallas and Houston TX in a couple of weeks, I can't wait for it to start.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 20:40
I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.

And you're posting on a car forum???

Yep, what else is there do to when you're awake in the middle of the night because you haven't adjusted to the time difference.  :tongue:

Enjoy your hols Rebecca, I'll be away soon and I will certainly be paying the forum more than a few visits.
What could be better than a few cold beers, a bit of sun and a quick read about car detailing ?  :cool: :kiss:

Exactly what I'm doing right this sec. Cocktail instead of beer.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 July 2016, 20:40
^^
Very cute couple Peter.

Don't bother looking out for my R next weekend, as it's currently residing in a Gatwick car park - I'm in the Carribean - St Lucia , at the moment.

Enjoy the holiday, there will be a dusty grimy car waiting for you when you get back. The thought of airport car parks puts the fear of dread in me... I'm glad I get to use the staff car park and can park away from everybody else. I'm off to Austin, Dallas and Houston TX in a couple of weeks, I can't wait for it to start.

Yes, it's always a tense time when it's at the airport.  Thank goodness you have the staff car park.  Enjoy your trip to the US Peter.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 July 2016, 17:28
Given it a quick wash and finished with a spray of quick detailer (Bouncers Done and Dusted). Last wash included a wax with Finish Kare FK1000p, first time since the G-Techniq C2v3 had worn off and I must say I'm liking the feel of the paint and the glossy finish but don't want to waste the G-Techniq, not sure whether or not to use it this winter or just to keep the layers of wax up to date. Anyway, some shiny pictures :smiley:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 31 July 2016, 18:28
Given it a quick wash and finished with a spray of quick detailer (Bouncers Done and Dusted). Last wash included a wax with Finish Kare FK1000p, first time since the G-Techniq C2v3 had worn off and I must say I'm liking the feel of the paint and the glossy finish but don't want to waste the G-Techniq, not sure whether or not to use it this winter or just to keep the layers of wax up to date.

Looks good Watts :cool: Makes me feel guilty, as my car remained unwashed this weekend.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 July 2016, 19:11
Cheers :smiley: It's difficult to find the time isn't it? Then it's either raining or too hot and if you do find the time and get the job done it rains soon after :rolleyes:

Looking forward to a few new pictures of you pocket rocket :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2016, 20:03
Looking superb Watts.  :cool:  Great reflections and gloss. 

Enjoying the wax finish then.  You could always just use the C2v3 on the wheels on a monthly basis, and regularly on the glass.  That's all I use C2 for.  Not impressed with it on paintwork, doesn't match up to a wax finish IMO, but fine for wheels and windscreen/other glass.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 July 2016, 20:49
Looking superb Watts.  :cool:  Great reflections and gloss. 

Enjoying the wax finish then.  You could always just use the C2v3 on the wheels on a monthly basis, and regularly on the glass.  That's all I use C2 for.  Not impressed with it on paintwork, doesn't match up to a wax finish IMO, but fine for wheels and windscreen/other glass.

Thanks for that, a bit of a change though since I bought the wax for the wheels and the C2v3 for the bodywork! Good idea though and I think that's what I'll do :smiley:

Must do a decontamination soon as I can feel particles embedded in the paint. Problem is though presumably I'll need a machine polish afterwards and I haven't got one. Not sure about investing in one as I'll be enthusiastic to start but soon lose interest :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 July 2016, 21:41
Looking superb Watts.  :cool:  Great reflections and gloss. 

Enjoying the wax finish then.  You could always just use the C2v3 on the wheels on a monthly basis, and regularly on the glass.  That's all I use C2 for.  Not impressed with it on paintwork, doesn't match up to a wax finish IMO, but fine for wheels and windscreen/other glass.

Thanks for that, a bit of a change though since I bought the wax for the wheels and the C2v3 for the bodywork! Good idea though and I think that's what I'll do :smiley:

Must do a decontamination soon as I can feel particles embedded in the paint. Problem is though presumably I'll need a machine polish afterwards and I haven't got one. Not sure about investing in one as I'll be enthusiastic to start but soon lose interest :rolleyes:

C2 much better for wheels than wax. Nice slick finish.  Great on glass too and no wiper judder.

If you are doing a full decontamination, one that includes claying, I strongly advise you follow it with a DA polish. No matter how careful, claying is a process that commonly leaves some marring, quite normal, and a DA polish will get rid of marring no problem at all.  Plus the other obvious benefits of having a DA for any correction work or paint refinement.  I wouldn't worry about losing early enthusiasm as, apart from B pillars, you should only be looking to polish one or twice a year.  Get a DA.  :evil:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 July 2016, 22:01
Looking superb Watts.  :cool:  Great reflections and gloss. 

Enjoying the wax finish then.  You could always just use the C2v3 on the wheels on a monthly basis, and regularly on the glass.  That's all I use C2 for.  Not impressed with it on paintwork, doesn't match up to a wax finish IMO, but fine for wheels and windscreen/other glass.

Thanks for that, a bit of a change though since I bought the wax for the wheels and the C2v3 for the bodywork! Good idea though and I think that's what I'll do :smiley:

Must do a decontamination soon as I can feel particles embedded in the paint. Problem is though presumably I'll need a machine polish afterwards and I haven't got one. Not sure about investing in one as I'll be enthusiastic to start but soon lose interest :rolleyes:

C2 much better for wheels than wax. Nice slick finish.  Great on glass too and no wiper judder.

If you are doing a full decontamination, one that includes claying, I strongly advise you follow it with a DA polish. No matter how careful, claying is a process that commonly leaves some marring, quite normal, and a DA polish will get rid of marring no problem at all.  Plus the other obvious benefits of having a DA for any correction work or paint refinement.  I wouldn't worry about losing early enthusiasm as, apart from B pillars, you should only be looking to polish one or twice a year.  Get a DA.  :evil:

What I thought, thanks. It's quite an investment though and would cost me a vase, maybe I can sell a kidney :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 August 2016, 14:30
Given the Passat it long overdue post winter detox. When I say post winter, I mean winter 2013.  :embarrassed:

First off I sprayed the wheels, arches and lower parts of the car with Fenwicks bike cleaner, followed by a pressure washer muck shaving stage. Next I would usually snow foam, but this time completely against what felt right was a 2BM wash with G3 body prep shampoo. This stuff has amazing cleaning power and can also be used for wax stripping. There wasn't a bead of water on the car after this. The water just sat on it, the paint was about as naked as it could be.

Due to not having much time to do much more, I filled the snowfoam bottle up with AG shampoo and covered the whole car, leaving it to dwell for about 10 minutes before pressure washing off. The water was now beading and the following open hose rinse just sheeted it off cleanly. Drying was done using AG rapid detailer as an aid, buffed with a fluffy mf cloth, then tyres dressed to finish.

For the vast majority of the car driving public, the results were superb. I wouldn't quite go that far, but it was a relatively quick preparation ready for polishing and waxing. That might happen some time quite soon, as I quite like the old car again now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 August 2016, 17:44
Given the Passat it long overdue post winter detox. When I say post winter, I mean winter 2013.  :embarrassed:

First off I sprayed the wheels, arches and lower parts of the car with Fenwicks bike cleaner, followed by a pressure washer muck shaving stage. Next I would usually snow foam, but this time completely against what felt right was a 2BM wash with G3 body prep shampoo. This stuff has amazing cleaning power and can also be used for wax stripping. There wasn't a bead of water on the car after this. The water just sat on it, the paint was about as naked as it could be.

Due to not having much time to do much more, I filled the snowfoam bottle up with AG shampoo and covered the whole car, leaving it to dwell for about 10 minutes before pressure washing off. The water was now beading and the following open hose rinse just sheeted it off cleanly. Drying was done using AG rapid detailer as an aid, buffed with a fluffy mf cloth, then tyres dressed to finish.

For the vast majority of the car driving public, the results were superb. I wouldn't quite go that far, but it was a relatively quick preparation ready for polishing and waxing. That might happen some time quite soon, as I quite like the old car again now.

Nice to hear the Passat had some TLC.  But you forgot the pics.... :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 August 2016, 18:46
You don't need pics of a silver Passat. Everyone knows what they look like. They are almost as common a sight as a 7R.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 August 2016, 22:50
You don't need pics of a silver Passat. Everyone knows what they look like. They are almost as common a sight as a 7R.

In all honesty I hardly ever see any silver Passats, so.....I need the pics.  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 August 2016, 13:59
Bath Time!

Washed off the airport car park dirt and grime.  Sat for 2 weeks in Gatwick car park and then a week’s daily use at home left it pretty grubby.

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Pre wash phase

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Sprayed windscreen, bonnet and front with Auto Finesse Citrus Power Bug cleaner. 

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Wheels sprayed with ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner.

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Snow foam next – ValetPro Advanced Neutral

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After a few mins dwelling

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And snow foam rinsed off

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Wheel wash with Swisswax Car Bath Shampoo, Wheel Woollies and WoWo Wheel mitt

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2 bucket wash – SV Car Bath, WoWo and Lambswool mitt (no pics)

Pressure wash rinse followed by open ended hose rinse to leave mimiunum standing water

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Dried with WoWo Drying Towels and Metrovac Vac n Blo air dryer.

Pre wash and main wash phase complete, moved onto final touches.  Finished off by polishing tailpipes with Mothers Mag and Aluminium polish, dressed tyres with Achem Hi Shine Longlife Tyre Dressing.  Removed a few stubborn marks on paintwork with Bouncers Done and Dusted QD.  Finally, gave the whole car a going over with Swissvax Quick Finish QD to add a bit of gloss and refresh the Swissvax Cystal Rock wax applied 3 weeks ago.

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Cleaned up okay - results

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(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8684/28942720126_bc3eb3d4e8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L6z1kY)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7776/28942812946_1ae2d9b715_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L6ztWj)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8658/28898870031_80dbafa371_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L2GgeR)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7723/28870241472_887df778b5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KZawY1)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8831/28942847316_61c3b0ea21_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L6zE9U)

Car is in need of a good decontamination and a DA polish though - as some residue that wouldn’t shift and there’s a line of bird footprints across the corner of the bonnet which are etched into the clearcoat!  Looking to do a full detail in Sept/Oct but will have to do until then.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 14 August 2016, 15:14
Geat pics as usual Rebecca and a few different views, which is nice to see :smiley:
I like the close up of the Pretoria with the wo-wo wheel mitt in particular.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 August 2016, 15:58
Amazing job as ever, the glossy finish really is superb.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 August 2016, 07:57
Cheers Kalimon and Watts.  It was good to get rid of the grime!

Does need a full detail now, when I get a spare 2 days to do it. Coming up for a year old 1st Oct so that can be it's birthday present.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2016, 14:18
Good clean this morning (the car, not me), vacuumed and dusted the interior, then gave the wheels a going over with a few good soaks with Bilberry wheel cleaner. Washed the bodywork with Gtechniq G Wash (it does smell nice), bit of a struggle to stop it drying too quickly, open ended hose rinse then dried off with a Wo-Wo drying towel. Topped up the shine with Bouncers Done and Dusted QD (including the wheels) and Gtechniq C2v3 did a great job on the glass. Very pleased with the results and the great beading still from the FK1000p wax applied a few weeks ago. Muck was just rinsing off!

A few shiny pictures :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140844_zpsjvrn6lil.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140844_zpsjvrn6lil.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140917_zpsiiikq8zl.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140917_zpsiiikq8zl.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140817_zpshn1sv0ok.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140817_zpshn1sv0ok.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160817_140947_zpszpznui8n.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160817_140947_zpszpznui8n.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 August 2016, 15:18
Good clean this morning (the car, not me), vacuumed and dusted the interior, then gave the wheels a going over with a few good soaks with Bilberry wheel cleaner. Washed the bodywork with Gtechniq G Wash (it does smell nice), bit of a struggle to stop it drying too quickly, open ended hose rinse then dried off with a Wo-Wo drying towel. Topped up the shine with Bouncers Done and Dusted QD (including the wheels) and Gtechniq C2v3 did a great job on the glass. Very pleased with the results and the great beading still from the FK1000p wax applied a few weeks ago. Muck was just rinsing off! :smiley:

Lovely! Very shiny :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 17 August 2016, 15:33
Very nice!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: KyleB on 17 August 2016, 16:47
Both cars look great. I'm a big fan of Bouncers Done and Dusted as a final QD wipe down, really keeps the paintwork looking glossy.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2016, 17:14
Cheers all :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 August 2016, 17:22
Looks epic Watts.  :cool:

Another fan of Done & Dusted.  Great QD.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2016, 18:00
Thanks :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 August 2016, 13:49
Gave the interior a good clean.....

Metro Vac n Blo for vacumming duties

Compressed air and Valet Pro detailing brush for those hard to reach areas 

Poorboys Natural Look Trim Dressing on all plastic trim / piano / dials

Gliptone Leather Cleaner and Leather Conditioner on all leather

Gtechniq G6 Perfect Glass on all glass

WoWo microfibre and glass cloths and DoDo Juice Fantastic Fur buffing cloths

The gear

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8100/28798761730_834f7b8dbd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KSRbwE)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8556/28979891602_2873051563_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L9Rw8u)

Quick pic of clean dash with my WoWo hanger

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8373/28466660803_eedba40104_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Knv5uB)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 19 August 2016, 14:29
Very clean and tidy, immaculate even :smiley: And your car looks tidy too :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 August 2016, 16:35
Very clean and tidy, immaculate even :smiley: And your car looks tidy too :grin:

Haha, thank you on both counts.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2016, 15:44
Replaced the resin in my water filter then gave the exterior a quick wash.  Only washed a week ago but covered in sand from last week's rain.  And as the inside was all cleaned a couple days ago, couldn't neglect the outside. Must say I’m very impressed with the Swissvax Quick Finish QD I used on it after last week’s wash, very nice stuff!

Before…
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8561/29130974595_cd540e98cd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LocRQF)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8339/29025801882_3cda7546ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LdUPE3)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8337/28844782500_64f807e1a8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KWV3Ud)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8019/28844202940_28c4e982c2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KWS5BN)

After…
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8325/29098560846_49cb9e44cd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkkJmW)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8116/28509120814_2e34506d2b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KrfGnL)

Bit of water beading during the rinse phase…
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8155/29098362376_18ee86bd83_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkjHn3)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8231/29098342626_f744eab3d2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkjBuw)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 August 2016, 11:42
No detailing as such but started looking at DAs ready for winter prep. See my other thread... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=278613.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=278613.0)  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 24 August 2016, 13:47
Again, not really detailing as such but I spent my £100 voucher on the Karcher website last night. Got this as there was a promotion for getting an accessory pack when I bought it, and they had ran out of them so got a £100 voucher instead. :smug: This was better anyway as I wouldn't have used most of the stuff in the accessory pack as it included their snow foam and nozzle and some other car related cleaning brushes, which I doubt is as good as the VP foam I use and I wouldn't let the brushes near the paint work! :grin:

Ordered a 10m high-pressure replacement hose for my K4, which originally comes with a 6m hose, so now I will be able to wash the car without having to move the machine! (yes lazy but will save time!)  :laugh:

Also ordered some other bits and bobs for using on the garden/drive, stone cleaner, wood cleaner, etc.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 27 August 2016, 20:46
Got the car washed today ready for it's 1st service on Thursday. Got chance to use the new 10m high-pressure hose on the pressure washer, so I can leave the machine at the back and get right around the front of the car now without having to move it! :laugh:

Usual process followed:
Pressure washer rinse
VP advanced snow foam and pw rinse
wash wheels with VP bilberry wheel cleaner, big wheel woolie and wo-wo wheel mit and rinse with pw
2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and wo-wo lambswool mit
pressure washer rinse
open hose rinse
towel dry with DDJ/wo-wo towels
exterior glass clean with AG fastglass and wo-wo glass cloth

Only took the after pics today...

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8533/28650899943_2742a36aa7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDMmnv)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7732/28648870094_45ba9a75aa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDAWY7)

Thought I'd steal bec's idea from a couple of months back and take a pic from above for a different angle :cool:
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8460/28648869204_13232d4f71_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDAWGL)

Hopefully will get chance to clean, or at least vacuum the inside tomorrow depending on SWMBO's plans (and of course the F1 is on as well) :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: cosmos on 27 August 2016, 21:24
Usual process followed:
Pressure washer rinse
VP advanced snow foam and pw rinse
wash wheels with VP bilberry wheel cleaner, big wheel woolie and wo-wo wheel mit and rinse with pw
2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and wo-wo lambswool mit
pressure washer rinse
open hose rinse
towel dry with DDJ/wo-wo towels
exterior glass clean with AG fastglass and wo-wo glass cloth


Snap! First attempt at a proper bit of detailing today with almost exactly the same method and identical products but also waxed with Dodo Juice Purple Haze. I think I buffed off the wax a bit too quickly but it was getting sunny so I didn't want to risk leaving it too long, I also missed a few bits in the wheels which only became apparent after I got back on the drive and the wheels had turned but will know for next time. Other than that (and a sore arm) I'm pretty pleased.

Still wonder whether I should have gone for tornado red but happy with the carbon steel grey:

(https://s3.postimg.io/3n1nnvocz/DSC_0629.jpg)

(https://s3.postimg.io/x0xe3gr2r/DSC_0634.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 August 2016, 22:53
Got the car washed today ready for it's 1st service on Thursday. Got chance to use the new 10m high-pressure hose on the pressure washer, so I can leave the machine at the back and get right around the front of the car now without having to move it! :laugh:

Usual process followed:
Pressure washer rinse
VP advanced snow foam and pw rinse
wash wheels with VP bilberry wheel cleaner, big wheel woolie and wo-wo wheel mit and rinse with pw
2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and wo-wo lambswool mit
pressure washer rinse
open hose rinse
towel dry with DDJ/wo-wo towels
exterior glass clean with AG fastglass and wo-wo glass cloth

Only took the after pics today...

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8533/28650899943_2742a36aa7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDMmnv)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7732/28648870094_45ba9a75aa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDAWY7)

Thought I'd steal bec's idea from a couple of months back and take a pic from above for a different angle :cool:
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8460/28648869204_13232d4f71_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KDAWGL)

Hopefully will get chance to clean, or at least vacuum the inside tomorrow depending on SWMBO's plans (and of course the F1 is on as well) :laugh:

Looks really good Dave.  Never shots. :wink:  Esoecially like the last one, really emphasises the great contrast of the black against the TR - looking amazing!   :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 August 2016, 22:55
Usual process followed:
Pressure washer rinse
VP advanced snow foam and pw rinse
wash wheels with VP bilberry wheel cleaner, big wheel woolie and wo-wo wheel mit and rinse with pw
2 bucket wash with DDJ supernatural shampoo and wo-wo lambswool mit
pressure washer rinse
open hose rinse
towel dry with DDJ/wo-wo towels
exterior glass clean with AG fastglass and wo-wo glass cloth


Snap! First attempt at a proper bit of detailing today with almost exactly the same method and identical products but also waxed with Dodo Juice Purple Haze. I think I buffed off the wax a bit too quickly but it was getting sunny so I didn't want to risk leaving it too long, I also missed a few bits in the wheels which only became apparent after I got back on the drive and the wheels had turned but will know for next time. Other than that (and a sore arm) I'm pretty pleased.

Still wonder whether I should have gone for tornado red but happy with the carbon steel grey:

(https://s3.postimg.io/3n1nnvocz/DSC_0629.jpg)

(https://s3.postimg.io/x0xe3gr2r/DSC_0634.jpg)

Superb first detail.  Beautiful, the CSG looking sublime with a coat of Purple Haze.  :cool:

The arm ache will soon subside.........until next time.  :laugh:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 August 2016, 20:56
Washed it, but will spare you the repetitive pics as it looks the same as it did last week and the week before that.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 28 August 2016, 21:07
Washed it, but will spare you the repetitive pics as it looks the same as it did last week and the week before that.

I seem to remember a certain person telling me off for not putting up pics once :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 August 2016, 23:23
Washed it, but will spare you the repetitive pics as it looks the same as it did last week and the week before that.

I seem to remember a certain person telling me off for not putting up pics once :laugh:

True, but I also remember a certain someone saying it got boring seeing the same cars over and over.  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 August 2016, 09:25
Hopefully will get chance to clean, or at least vacuum the inside tomorrow depending on SWMBO's plans (and of course the F1 is on as well) :laugh:

Got the car fully vacuumed and the boot and back cleaned with PBNL & AG fast glass on the interior of the windows yesterday afternoon when I got home from work. Just need to do the front dashboard etc today.

Sorry no pics as I didn't have time.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 September 2016, 15:40
Not today, but earlier this week over a 2 day period, washed, decontaminated, machine polished, glazed and waxed my Polo GTI. After about 15 hours effort and lots of aches and pains, here is the finished result. Quite happy with the outcome  :smiley:

The sunshine shots;
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/0A14DCA5-F1C5-4183-91DD-7874A82F923D.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0A14DCA5-F1C5-4183-91DD-7874A82F923D.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/F589313F-3B8A-4431-B1E0-663B11DF3557.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F589313F-3B8A-4431-B1E0-663B11DF3557.jpg.html)

The shade shots;
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/40EBA6EE-1C55-4E86-B1A3-99E189AD915B.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/40EBA6EE-1C55-4E86-B1A3-99E189AD915B.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/954C9C16-C492-45B5-879A-E08132C7E059.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/954C9C16-C492-45B5-879A-E08132C7E059.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/D56564C9-67F6-4E47-8400-ADDC3B262DB8.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D56564C9-67F6-4E47-8400-ADDC3B262DB8.jpg.html)




Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 09 September 2016, 15:57
Car went back to dealers for software updates this morning that they couldn't do last week. Again, they didn't wash it like I asked (I asked when I handed over the keys and also had my wo-wo hangar back in). I could tell they didn't wash it as the boot lid was still dirty when I went back to it!  :laugh:

After I got back home, I gave it a quick clean ready for trip down south tomorrow (had a full clean inside and out last week so wasn't in need of much):

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2016, 19:45
Not today, but earlier this week over a 2 day period, washed, decontaminated, machine polished, glazed and waxed my Polo GTI. After about 15 hours effort and lots of aches and pains, here is the finished result. Quite happy with the outcome  :smiley:

The sunshine shots;
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/0A14DCA5-F1C5-4183-91DD-7874A82F923D.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0A14DCA5-F1C5-4183-91DD-7874A82F923D.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/F589313F-3B8A-4431-B1E0-663B11DF3557.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F589313F-3B8A-4431-B1E0-663B11DF3557.jpg.html)

The shade shots;
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/40EBA6EE-1C55-4E86-B1A3-99E189AD915B.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/40EBA6EE-1C55-4E86-B1A3-99E189AD915B.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/954C9C16-C492-45B5-879A-E08132C7E059.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/954C9C16-C492-45B5-879A-E08132C7E059.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/D56564C9-67F6-4E47-8400-ADDC3B262DB8.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D56564C9-67F6-4E47-8400-ADDC3B262DB8.jpg.html)

Wow! Stunning! Such a great colour and beautifully finished. Those wheels really suit it too. Great job!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 September 2016, 20:00
Thanks Watts. It was a hard slog, but I'm pleased with the outcome. Not quite up to Rebecca's (Booth11) standards, but that's something to aim for next time.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:29
Not today, but earlier this week over a 2 day period, washed, decontaminated, machine polished, glazed and waxed my Polo GTI. After about 15 hours effort and lots of aches and pains, here is the finished result. Quite happy with the outcome  :smiley:

The sunshine shots;
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/0A14DCA5-F1C5-4183-91DD-7874A82F923D.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0A14DCA5-F1C5-4183-91DD-7874A82F923D.jpg.html)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/F589313F-3B8A-4431-B1E0-663B11DF3557.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F589313F-3B8A-4431-B1E0-663B11DF3557.jpg.html)

The shade shots;
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/40EBA6EE-1C55-4E86-B1A3-99E189AD915B.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/40EBA6EE-1C55-4E86-B1A3-99E189AD915B.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/954C9C16-C492-45B5-879A-E08132C7E059.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/954C9C16-C492-45B5-879A-E08132C7E059.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/D56564C9-67F6-4E47-8400-ADDC3B262DB8.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D56564C9-67F6-4E47-8400-ADDC3B262DB8.jpg.html)


That's looks absolutely amazing SRGTD.  Awesome job.  What a cracking Polo. :afro:  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 20:34
Car went back to dealers for software updates this morning that they couldn't do last week. Again, they didn't wash it like I asked (I asked when I handed over the keys and also had my wo-wo hangar back in). I could tell they didn't wash it as the boot lid was still dirty when I went back to it!  :laugh:

After I got back home, I gave it a quick clean ready for trip down south tomorrow (had a full clean inside and out last week so wasn't in need of much):

  • Pressure washer rinse
  • Snow foam, dwell for 5 mins and PW rinse
  • open hose rinse
  • Towel dry bodywork and glass (didn't do wheels)
  • Cleaned all exterior glass using AG fastglass
  • Applied gTechniq c2v3 to all exterior glass (sprayed directly on then wiped/buffed with wo-wo MFs)
  • Quick vacuum of carpet mats with dyson handheld/li]
    • Touch up clean of piano black/faux carbon fibre trim inside using PBNL & 2 wo-wo MFs (1 to apply, 1 to buff off)

    Sorry didn't get chance for any pics. It rained a bit on the way to work afterwards and I am impressed with the beading of water on the windscreen (I also fitted new wiper blades as they just turned up in time before I left for work). Luckily it was 'clean rain' (guess the roads weren't dirty), as the car still looked spotless when I got to work.  :grin:
Nice work Dave.  C2v3 is fantastic on glass and with your new wiper blades so should have wiper harmony.  :cool:

Looking forward to giving mine a good wash when I get it back from bodyshop. Will no doubt be full of dust. Horror of horrors they had to wash it prior to doing the work. :shocked:  I did give them my ok to do so, and they said they'd be gentle with it so not too worried as it will be getting machine polished in Oct at pre winter detail anyway. [/list]
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 09 September 2016, 20:47
Glad to hear you have got the R in quickly Booth and it wont be long till its back to A1 condition again .
Meanwhile (and I am afraid to ask ) have you given the courtesy car a good machining yet or are you going to do the Amorak to keep your hand in ( although you don't need to as your car is always pristine )
If you are missing cleaning you could come to Bonnie Scotland ( Its been torrential rain all day today and the roads are awful flooded )and I will arrange two white VWs for you to do .
Look forward to seeing the car when its repaired .
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2016, 21:00
Glad to hear you have got the R in quickly Booth and it wont be long till its back to A1 condition again .
Meanwhile (and I am afraid to ask ) have you given the courtesy car a good machining yet or are you going to do the Amorak to keep your hand in ( although you don't need to as your car is always pristine )
If you are missing cleaning you could come to Bonnie Scotland ( Its been torrential rain all day today and the roads are awful flooded )and I will arrange two white VWs for you to do .
Look forward to seeing the car when its repaired .

West London is enroute :whistle: I'll get the kettle on :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 September 2016, 22:12
That's looks absolutely amazing SRGTD.  Awesome job.  What a cracking Polo. :afro:  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Thanks Rebecca; appreciate the comments.

Looking forward to seeing your R back to how it should be very soon.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 September 2016, 22:12
Glad to hear you have got the R in quickly Booth and it wont be long till its back to A1 condition again .
Meanwhile (and I am afraid to ask ) have you given the courtesy car a good machining yet or are you going to do the Amorak to keep your hand in ( although you don't need to as your car is always pristine )
If you are missing cleaning you could come to Bonnie Scotland ( Its been torrential rain all day today and the roads are awful flooded )and I will arrange two white VWs for you to do .
Look forward to seeing the car when its repaired .

Thanks. I hope it will be A1 condition, always a worry when anything has to be replaced and resprayed.

I haven't touched the courtesy car at all.  It will get a wash before it gets returned but that's all. Although it's white I did notice swirls on it when looking in the driver's mirror - you can just about see them on the door panels, tempting haha, but I won't be wasting my DA polish on it.

As for the Amarok, I sorry to say that is a lost cause. I would feed my need to detail on the Beast but it is now beyond help, unless I have a spare month to devote to it.  It’s fair to say that my other half has not taken the best of care with it, some things not his fault, but most are.  On the same week I got my door ding back in Spring, he got one in a car park in exact same place on driver’s door.  Then he put a massive, down to the primer, scratch the full length of the top of the tailgate transporting our daughter’s old swings somewhere.  Then, I arrived home one day and noticed the front side bumper all scratched up badly.  Very odd plastic that bumper is - very unlike Golf plastic bumpers, the plastic is sort of shredded and hanging off.  When I mentioned it, he confessed he had caught it on a wall!  Add to that it now has a year’s worth of swirls courtesy of our eastern european supermarket car wash cousins!  So although it's had a couple of sessions previously from me, I have given up on it for the time being.  Maybe one day I will restore it to former glory though the bumper, door and tailgate damage is beyond any machine polisher and all need respraying.  To be fair it is his business workhorse vehicle.

Haha funny you should mention coming up to Scotland, I was just joking with someone about going up to Bonnie Scotland so they could do some VCDS stuff on my car, so yep, line up the white VW's for me and I'll do Watts' car in on the way up. :laugh: 

By contrast it's been brilliant sunshine down here all week. Proper summer this year.  :cool:

West London is enroute :whistle: I'll get the kettle on :wink:

:grin: Nice hot cuppa please.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 September 2016, 22:21
Excellent! It's brewing now :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 14 September 2016, 18:51
Finally got round to giving the car it's first wash in 5 weeks.
It really needs a bit of protection but I ran out of steam as usual :embarrassed:

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8057/29054432754_c13f61ea72_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LgryBL) (https://flic.kr/p/LgryBL)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8502/29599612801_4705f80a37_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M6BKDK) (https://flic.kr/p/M6BKDK)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8787/29599615451_aca0032d67_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M6BLrr) (https://flic.kr/p/M6BLrr)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8893/29569700452_790105db72_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3YrKA) (https://flic.kr/p/M3YrKA)  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8425/29569701962_d31a36104e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3YscC) (https://flic.kr/p/M3YscC)   (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 September 2016, 21:19
Looks fab as ever, and super glossy.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 September 2016, 21:47
Great job kalimon!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 14 September 2016, 22:15
What's happening with the black beauty Rebecca?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 September 2016, 23:02
What's happening with the black beauty Rebecca?


You mean black not so beauty, lol.

It's still in the bodyshop.  The refurbed wheel was due back at the bodyshop yesterday and am hoping that I might get it back maybe end of the week.  Will be calling them tomorrow to get an update.  Fed up with the Micra now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 15 September 2016, 13:38
What's happening with the black beauty Rebecca?


You mean black not so beauty, lol.

It's still in the bodyshop.  The refurbed wheel was due back at the bodyshop yesterday and am hoping that I might get it back maybe end of the week.  Will be calling them tomorrow to get an update.  Fed up with the Micra now.
I have a feeling that when you get it back, it's going to get the detailing sh!t kicked out of it :grin:
I for one , can't wait to see the results :cool: :drool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 September 2016, 16:42
What's happening with the black beauty Rebecca?


You mean black not so beauty, lol.

It's still in the bodyshop.  The refurbed wheel was due back at the bodyshop yesterday and am hoping that I might get it back maybe end of the week.  Will be calling them tomorrow to get an update.  Fed up with the Micra now.
I have a feeling that when you get it back, it's going to get the detailing sh!t kicked out of it :grin:
I for one , can't wait to see the results :cool: :drool:

I'm getting it back tomorrow morning.  Don't hold your breath for the mother of all detailings though, lol - tons of other commitments at the moment, not least daughter's 10th birthday which is the higher priority than tarting my car up, lol.  But, hoping to squeeze a speed wash in tomorrow afternoon to rid it of bodyshop dust so I can properly scrutinise the repair and respraying (had weeks of sunshine but rain forecast for tomorrow!)  There's been lots of issues over paint matching on Pretoria wheels so will be looking closely at that too. 

Next Friday front and rear dash cams are being installed so that the next t**t that damages it won't get off scott free.

And then one day I might finally be able to get another full detail and machine polish done......one day!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2016, 17:44
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160915_174925_zpsawoxiaa4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160915_174925_zpsawoxiaa4.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160915_174955_zpsixocdwgc.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160915_174955_zpsixocdwgc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 15 September 2016, 21:32
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160915_174925_zpsawoxiaa4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160915_174925_zpsawoxiaa4.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160915_174955_zpsixocdwgc.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160915_174955_zpsixocdwgc.jpg.html)
Looking good Watts. How do u find the Santiagos to clean?
They certainly look the dogs.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2016, 22:02
Cheers kalimon :smiley: They are a bit of a pain, particularly the deep grove behind the spokes. But not too bad, just need to keep on top of them. I think they look great especially against red. Having said that, I rather like the Austins too and they (at least) look a bit easier to maintain.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 September 2016, 22:03
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:


Nice job Watts.  C2 works really well on wheels topped up once a month or so. 

3 kerbed wheels though :sad:  At least that's one less than I had on my last GTI. You only have to look at diamond cuts the wrong way and they mark.  The very reason I chose powder coated Prets for the R.  That plus the fact I don't like Cadiz.

Prets have the same dirt trap groove as the Santiago's.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 September 2016, 22:09
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:


Nice job Watts.  C2 works really well on wheels topped up once a month or so. 

3 kerbed wheels though :sad:  At least that's one less than I had on my last GTI. You only have to look at diamond cuts the wrong way and they mark.  The very reason I chose powder coated Prets for the R.  That plus the fact I don't like Cadiz.

Prets have the same dirt trap groove as the Santiago's.

Thanks :smiley: They aren't marked too badly, just more than I realised. I'll wait a year or two more then get them refurbed unless a more significant event occurs...

Bet you are beside yourself for tomorrow! Hope all goes very well :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 September 2016, 22:17
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:


Nice job Watts.  C2 works really well on wheels topped up once a month or so. 

3 kerbed wheels though :sad:  At least that's one less than I had on my last GTI. You only have to look at diamond cuts the wrong way and they mark.  The very reason I chose powder coated Prets for the R.  That plus the fact I don't like Cadiz.

Prets have the same dirt trap groove as the Santiago's.

Thanks :smiley: They aren't marked too badly, just more than I realised. I'll wait a year or two more then get them refurbed unless a more significant event occurs...

Bet you are beside yourself for tomorrow! Hope all goes very well :smiley:

I'm looking forward to getting it back (and getting rid of the Micra), but feeling a little bit of trepidation about it. Silly really as I know the bodyshop is excellent as they have done previous stuff on my cars, but I guess none of us like having to have a load of repair work on their car and always a bit nervous about respray and blending.  We've had glorious sunshine for days here but heavy rain forecast tomorrow so hope I am able to inspect it properly.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 16 September 2016, 12:54
Watts did you fnd the C2 really tacky before its first wash? I've done Bevs JCW and made a right hash of it, they now have minor dust particles embedded on the faces.

Don't get me wrong the product is brilliant, no swirls, no marks what so ever and its probably me being really particular and gutted that she can finally pick me up on something to do with car cleaning!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 16 September 2016, 14:15
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:


Nice job Watts.  C2 works really well on wheels topped up once a month or so. 

3 kerbed wheels though :sad:  At least that's one less than I had on my last GTI. You only have to look at diamond cuts the wrong way and they mark.  The very reason I chose powder coated Prets for the R.  That plus the fact I don't like Cadiz.

Prets have the same dirt trap groove as the Santiago's.
Austins also have the gunge groove.
Must be a VW thing to piss owners off.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 September 2016, 15:03
Watts did you fnd the C2 really tacky before its first wash? I've done Bevs JCW and made a right hash of it, they now have minor dust particles embedded on the faces.

Don't get me wrong the product is brilliant, no swirls, no marks what so ever and its probably me being really particular and gutted that she can finally pick me up on something to do with car cleaning!

Hi Neil, no, no problems at all. Just a quick spray and buffed straightaway. Did you leave it a while before buffing perhaps? Luckily for me my OH takes a solutely no notice whatsoever of my efforts at car cleaning. I could ask her what she thought of my latest wash if it hadn't been touched for a month and she'd say how shiny it was :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 16:34
Watts did you fnd the C2 really tacky before its first wash? I've done Bevs JCW and made a right hash of it, they now have minor dust particles embedded on the faces.

Don't get me wrong the product is brilliant, no swirls, no marks what so ever and its probably me being really particular and gutted that she can finally pick me up on something to do with car cleaning!



Neil, I've been using C2 on my wheels for months now and like Watts, never had any tackiness at all. I spray it on liberally and buff off straight away, leaves a really very slick finish.  Love it on wheel and glass but still wax for me on paintwork.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 September 2016, 16:36
All four wheels off today, cleaned then treated to a coating of G-Techniq C2v3, will get a second coating on in the near future. Was pleased to see how little muck was on the barrels and the rear of the spokes. Calipers given a good clean too. Only disappointment was finding out that I now only have one un-kerbed wheel left :angry:


Nice job Watts.  C2 works really well on wheels topped up once a month or so. 

3 kerbed wheels though :sad:  At least that's one less than I had on my last GTI. You only have to look at diamond cuts the wrong way and they mark.  The very reason I chose powder coated Prets for the R.  That plus the fact I don't like Cadiz.

Prets have the same dirt trap groove as the Santiago's.
Austins also have the gunge groove.
Must be a VW thing to piss owners off.

Yeah, VW love that groove!  My mk6 GTI Glendales had it too, thought I would be free from it when moved to the mk7 but no such luck.  Still it makes the little Wheel Woollie earn its keep.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 19 September 2016, 17:29
On Friday I gave the car a full wash with the usual process (snow foam, wheels, 2 bucket wash, rinse, dry) after our trip down south (914 miles total!).

Also ordered 'road rash' kit from chipex as I have quite a few very small stone chips on the bonnet now in addition to the 2 quite bad ones.

Decided it's probably best to do the full decontamination clean first before doing the touch up paint as don't want the tardis or iron x to mess up the new paint, so this morning I've ordered:

From CYC:


used DW05 discount code of course!

I found they sold tardis in 5L tins on motorgeek.co.uk for the same price as the ebay ones including better/quicker delivery so ordered from there - also found a 5% discount code as well.

planning the decon clean for Thursday/Friday weather dependant as I'm off those days this week, and have roped my parents into toddler sitting so I can get it done! :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 September 2016, 23:22
On Friday I gave the car a full wash with the usual process (snow foam, wheels, 2 bucket wash, rinse, dry) after our trip down south (914 miles total!).

Also ordered 'road rash' kit from chipex as I have quite a few very small stone chips on the bonnet now in addition to the 2 quite bad ones.

Decided it's probably best to do the full decontamination clean first before doing the touch up paint as don't want the tardis or iron x to mess up the new paint, so this morning I've ordered:

From CYC:

  • C2V3 500ml Kit (inc 3 cloths and a spray bottle)
  • Iron X 500ml
  • VP advanced snow foam 5L as it's starting to run low
  • G6 perfect glass - AG fastglass running low and have been wanting to try G6 for a while now
  • Autoglym interior shampoo - seats need a clean

used DW05 discount code of course!

I found they sold tardis in 5L tins on motorgeek.co.uk for the same price as the ebay ones including better/quicker delivery so ordered from there - also found a 5% discount code as well.

planning the decon clean for Thursday/Friday weather dependant as I'm off those days this week, and have roped my parents into toddler sitting so I can get it done! :laugh:


Sounds like some serious detailing about to take place.  Look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour.  Hope the weather favours you.  :smiley:

Must get a CYC order in myself, a few bits need topping up.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: golfhappy on 21 September 2016, 22:26
Was going to polish my windscreen but alas a skip wagon threw up a stone and cracked the windscreen! so am no going to bother now!repair on friday...hoping all goes well
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 22 September 2016, 20:42
Weather was great today so got my decon done :grin: I got a couple of cheap MFs from Aldi for the Tardis/Iron X so I wouldn't have to throw any of my good MFs away. Here's what I got up to - took about 5 hrs in total...

PW rinse
Snow foam and PW rinse
2 bucket wash
PW rinse, open hose rinse and towel dry. Then left to dry in the sun for 10 mins so the car was completely dry.
Covered wheels with opened plastic bags as I didn't want the tardis or iron x stripping any of the C5 I have on the wheels as it's still working well. Secured the bags to the tyres with masking tape :laugh:
Tardis sprayed on and wiped with an MF
PW rinse
Iron X sprayed on and wiped with an MF
PW rinse
Snow foam and PW rinse
Break for lunch :laugh:
Removed/reduced scratches on drivers side back door using Poorboys SSR 2.5 and a wo-wo foam applicator
PW rinse panels that polish was applied to
2 bucket wash
PW rinse, open hose rinse and towel dry. Then left to dry in the sun for whilst I tidied most of the equipment away.
Exterior glass clean with G6 and wo-wo glass cloth.
Applied (very generously) C2V3 to all exterior paintwork and glass, and wiped/buffed using 3x gTechniq MFs (which are very good).
Tidy up
Take photos! :laugh:

Here's the pics...

All the cleaning stuff ready for some hard work!
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8114/29230018013_1f33031d32_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwXtZP)

Tar spots (before)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8480/29742858592_d7c7393ee7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgVCL)

Wheel protection. Jasper the dog looks on wondering what on earth I'm doing!
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8571/29856472115_2aa23cc264_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MujdYB)

Tar spots gone
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5502/29230022063_ed9d4ba1ba_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwXvcD)

Iron X doing it's thing...
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8065/29742860452_00ae98a146_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgWbQ)

Scratch on the rear door (also a stone chip visible). The scratch barely needed any elbow grease to remove.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8260/29856479485_5a09d4fb82_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MujgaF)

More scratches on the same door
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8017/29742863122_baed860015_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgWYS)

Big scratch gone
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8316/29742864072_bafc435427_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgXgf)

Smaller scratches greatly reduced, but didn't want to knacker my shoulder as I still had work to do :cool:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5783/29856482855_2cd9702b65_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MujhaM)

Now for the after photos...

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5650/29742867062_86cc661c18_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgY9N)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7470/29773616541_e8dc369124_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MmZyUe)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5335/29742868192_983a8d64de_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgYuh)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8378/29563273460_f247a1a4c6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3pveo)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8066/29563273480_3b94880bc4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3pveJ)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8876/29856494305_ae8cfb1f8e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mujkzc)

Pretty pleased with my day's work, although when I was putting the C2 on I did notice I missed a couple of tar spots, and also spotted a hologram on the rear passenger door that will need sorted another time. And of course I still have the stone chips to repair :whistle:

Thanks to my parents for toddler sitting, and my Dad even cut the back lawn for me which is nice :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 September 2016, 21:00
Looks fantastic dave! Probably going down the same routine myself in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2016, 21:37


All the cleaning stuff ready for some hard work!
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8114/29230018013_1f33031d32_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwXtZP)

Tar spots (before)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8480/29742858592_d7c7393ee7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgVCL)

Wheel protection. Jasper the dog looks on wondering what on earth I'm doing!
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8571/29856472115_2aa23cc264_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MujdYB)

Tar spots gone
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5502/29230022063_ed9d4ba1ba_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwXvcD)

Iron X doing it's thing...
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8065/29742860452_00ae98a146_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgWbQ)

Scratch on the rear door (also a stone chip visible). The scratch barely needed any elbow grease to remove.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8260/29856479485_5a09d4fb82_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MujgaF)

More scratches on the same door
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8017/29742863122_baed860015_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgWYS)

Big scratch gone
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8316/29742864072_bafc435427_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgXgf)

Smaller scratches greatly reduced, but didn't want to knacker my shoulder as I still had work to do :cool:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5783/29856482855_2cd9702b65_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MujhaM)

Now for the after photos...

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5650/29742867062_86cc661c18_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgY9N)

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7470/29773616541_e8dc369124_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MmZyUe)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5335/29742868192_983a8d64de_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MjgYuh)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8378/29563273460_f247a1a4c6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3pveo)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8066/29563273480_3b94880bc4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3pveJ)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8876/29856494305_ae8cfb1f8e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mujkzc)

Pretty pleased with my day's work, although when I was putting the C2 on I did notice I missed a couple of tar spots, and also spotted a hologram on the rear passenger door that will need sorted another time. And of course I still have the stone chips to repair :whistle:

Thanks to my parents for toddler sitting, and my Dad even cut the back lawn for me which is nice :laugh:

Awesome job Dave. Looks absolutely fantastic.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 September 2016, 23:05
Been a bit of a detailing dearth for me of late.  Car has not been washed since before it went into the bodyshop for repairs at end of August. Not had time to do anything with it since getting it back 2 weeks ago due to being very busy.  But it's going in for its 1st Service in the morning and absolutely filthy, and I hate sending my car in like that, as a) they think you don't care about your car and b ) you can't easily see any damage they might have inflicted, so have just managed to squeeze in a quick snow foam and jet wash in the semi dark tonight after getting home from work.  Very rare that I don't give it a full 3 bucket wash, but racing the failing light and nightfall won!  No pics as it's too dark, lol.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 30 September 2016, 10:53
Mine hasn't been washed for weeks either but surprisingly doesn't look too bad, especially if you squint from a distance...

Still, this lot has just been delivered and along with a couple of other deliveries yet to arrive, will be put to good use :smiley: Eventually :rolleyes:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20160930_105736_zps0fdzpbi8.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20160930_105736_zps0fdzpbi8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 30 September 2016, 20:56
Gave it a quick swill with some jif, scouring pad and an old pair of pants !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3073_zpsjeiwrqqv.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3073_zpsjeiwrqqv.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3072_zpsr3gvmfnz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3072_zpsr3gvmfnz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3070_zpsshuqexa0.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3070_zpsshuqexa0.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3063_zpscz6mo5tp.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3063_zpscz6mo5tp.jpg.html)





Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 September 2016, 21:11
Gave it a quick swill with some jif, scouring pad and an old pair of pants !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3073_zpsjeiwrqqv.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3073_zpsjeiwrqqv.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3072_zpsr3gvmfnz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3072_zpsr3gvmfnz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3070_zpsshuqexa0.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3070_zpsshuqexa0.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3063_zpscz6mo5tp.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3063_zpscz6mo5tp.jpg.html)


That old pair of pants must have magical properties.  Beautiful.

And about time your car showed up in a detailing section somewhere.  :whistle:  Best Lapiz I see.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 30 September 2016, 21:29
Gave it a quick swill with some jif, scouring pad and an old pair of pants !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg.html)


Stunning! Think Lapiz is my favourite golf colour, except for Tornado Red of course :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: lemski on 01 October 2016, 09:57
Gave it a quick swill with some jif, scouring pad and an old pair of pants !!

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3073_zpsjeiwrqqv.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3073_zpsjeiwrqqv.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3074_zpso2gdtdp2.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3072_zpsr3gvmfnz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3072_zpsr3gvmfnz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3070_zpsshuqexa0.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3070_zpsshuqexa0.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3063_zpscz6mo5tp.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3063_zpscz6mo5tp.jpg.html)
Thats an absolutly stunning picture.
If it wasnt raining id be cleaning the mk2 off and putting it up
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 October 2016, 12:23
If it wasnt raining id be cleaning the mk2 off and putting it up

I need to clean my Mk2 ready for hibernation, but breaking my arm earlier this week has buggered that idea.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 12:34
If it wasnt raining id be cleaning the mk2 off and putting it up

I need to clean my Mk2 ready for hibernation, but breaking my arm earlier this week has buggered that idea.

Oh no!  How did you do that Simon?  Anyone you can get to clean it for you?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 12:35
Washed it in the rain and then the hail came, so detailing cut short but at least it was clannish for a couple of minutes. Few crap pics of it in the rain:

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5070/30041229415_7483c0aea1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MLD9Ti)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8546/30006588996_b5c29ea3ed_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MHzBuG)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8763/29927102172_7060b0dda5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MAydQd)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5800/30006594886_33e2744ebf_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MHzDff)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: lemski on 01 October 2016, 13:42
If it wasnt raining id be cleaning the mk2 off and putting it up

I need to clean my Mk2 ready for hibernation, but breaking my arm earlier this week has buggered that idea.
Thats never good. Id put mine away but with only a drive, I might aswell just keep driving it for the smile
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 October 2016, 18:44
I need to clean my Mk2 ready for hibernation, but breaking my arm earlier this week has buggered that idea.

Oh no!  How did you do that Simon?  Anyone you can get to clean it for you?
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I came off my bike...in Surrey. I have a job in Oxted, so thought I'd take the opportunity to get a ride in that included Box Hill. I didn't quite make it tho', the front wheel slipped as I tried to hop over a kerb and over I went. The bike is fine, except for some ripped bar tape.

I wouldn't want anyone else to clean my Golf. It's in my parents garage now, so if it doesn't get cleaned, it just won't get the cover put on it, so will get dusty, that's all.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 October 2016, 18:57
I need to clean my Mk2 ready for hibernation, but breaking my arm earlier this week has buggered that idea.

Oh no!  How did you do that Simon?  Anyone you can get to clean it for you?

I came off my bike...in Surrey. I have a job in Oxted, so thought I'd take the opportunity to get a ride in that included Box Hill. I didn't quite make it tho', the front wheel slipped as I tried to hop over a kerb and over I went. The bike is fine, except for some ripped bar tape.

I wouldn't want anyone else to clean my Golf. It's in my parents garage now, so if it doesn't get cleaned, it just won't get the cover put on it, so will get dusty, that's all.
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Ouch :shocked: Hope it heals quickly for you dubber and isn't painful :smiley: Box Hill is rather lovely though and a great place for running and cycling, here's hoping you are back to it soon! (Oh, and car cleaning of course).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2016, 19:14
I need to clean my Mk2 ready for hibernation, but breaking my arm earlier this week has buggered that idea.

Oh no!  How did you do that Simon?  Anyone you can get to clean it for you?

I came off my bike...in Surrey. I have a job in Oxted, so thought I'd take the opportunity to get a ride in that included Box Hill. I didn't quite make it tho', the front wheel slipped as I tried to hop over a kerb and over I went. The bike is fine, except for some ripped bar tape.

I wouldn't want anyone else to clean my Golf. It's in my parents garage now, so if it doesn't get cleaned, it just won't get the cover put on it, so will get dusty, that's all.

Sorry to hear that Simon.  Hope it's a straightforward break.  Frustrating not just from the car cleaning but more from the cycling perspective.  Guess you'll be laid off it for a few weeks.  Can you do a bit in a turbo trainer instead just to keep the fitness up?  Should be easier to keep your arm fairly still.

Sure the mk2 will be fine with a layer of dust until you can give it a clean when your arm is healed.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 October 2016, 08:06
I snapped my radius clean through, now have a plate and screws holding it together.

I went out and bought a turbo so can at least keep my legs going.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2016, 07:36
I snapped my radius clean through, now have a plate and screws holding it together.

I went out and bought a turbo so can at least keep my legs going.

Ouch.  Turbo trainers are great pieces of kit for this type of thing and for the winter months.  Hope it mends well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 October 2016, 08:24
Thanks Bec.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 October 2016, 13:53
Used some IronX for the first time today, a bit smelly but not too bad. Didn't seem to find too many contaminants, mostly round the front but I was expecting a sea of purple and just didn't get it. Something else I didn't get was my tar remover I ordered, was hoping to get that done today too but nevermind. Once rinsed off and dried I gave the car a once over with a QD, then windows outside with C2v3 and inside with AG Fast Glass then a good clean of the interior plastics with Poorboys Natural Look. Once I've been over with the Tardis then there'll be a couple of coats of wax going on.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161004_134706_zpsxaktfdum.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161004_134706_zpsxaktfdum.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161004_134832_zpsm2ryjzfu.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161004_134832_zpsm2ryjzfu.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161004_134624_zpsergresja.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161004_134624_zpsergresja.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161004_134848_zpswtudobee.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161004_134848_zpswtudobee.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2016, 17:39
 Looks fab as ever Watts.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 October 2016, 18:34
Cheers :smiley:

A question if I may, thinking about polishing but don't want to invest in a DA as yet, is hand polishing worthwhile and if so are you able to recommend one and what else would I need to do it? Also, should I clay first? Wasn't intending to clay but I can still feel some particles still in the paint.

Thanks again!

Oh, nearly forgot to say thanks again for advising using the C2v3 on the wheels, it's much better than the Finish Kare which ironically is so much better on the bodywork than the C2v3 was!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2016, 21:34
Cheers :smiley:

A question if I may, thinking about polishing but don't want to invest in a DA as yet, is hand polishing worthwhile and if so are you able to recommend one and what else would I need to do it? Also, should I clay first? Wasn't intending to clay but I can still feel some particles still in the paint.

Thanks again!

Oh, nearly forgot to say thanks again for advising using the C2v3 on the wheels, it's much better than the Finish Kare which ironically is so much better on the bodywork than the C2v3 was!

You can hand polish but it's VERY hard work and IMO only really useful for dealing with small specific areas. Hand polishing a whole car is a killer tbh, and has limited effect on swirls.  What a DA can achieve in a just a few hours will take considerably longer by hand and the results will not be as good.  I occasionally do a bit of hand polishing but only confined to spot areas like bird etching and minor marring and that's only if I can't be bothered to break out the DA.  But all that said, you can achieve reasonable results with hand polishing if you don't mind putting the effort in.

Worth having a read of this hand polishing guide  http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/what-does-polishing-do.html   Scroll to bottom of page and select hand polishing link.

With regards to choices of polish pretty much as you would choose if you had a DA, so all dependent on the level of swirls/scratches etc to be corrected.  If just for a refinement then a finishing polish such as Sonax Perfect Finish is a good choice or Meguiars 205 Finishing Polish.  If more correction is required then something with some cut such as Meguiars 105 Ultra Cut Polish, or Poorboys SSR 2 / 2.5, applied and worked using a foam applicator.

This is also worth a read and VW paint is on the harder side of automotive paints.  http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/what-polish-should-i-use.html

Regarding claying, yes I would recommend claying prior to polishing whether it's by hand or DA, especially if even after Tar and Iron remover you can still feel embedded contaminants on the paintwork.  If you polish and don't remove these then you will be pushing them further into the paint.  A clay mitt is a very user friendly introduction to claying if you've not done it before and I can highly recommend the WoWo Clay Mitt (20% forum discount) which is very easy to use.   But you haven't done the tar remover stage yet, so wait until your Tar remover arrives and do that then check the paint for remaining contaminants using the sandwich bag test - hand inside a plastic sandwich bag and run palm over panels, if glassy smooth then clear of particles, if still rough to touch then claying required.

Glad you are liking the C2v3 on wheels - it's a great wheel sealant and so easy on and off, and quick to do monthly, same with the glass.  Sounds like you've got it the right way round now, with your FK on the paint and C2 on wheels.  I know many love C2 on paint but not for me I'm afraid.

Hope this helps.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 October 2016, 22:24
Thanks very much for your time in posting that, very useful. I'll have a read of the guides you recommended. Once I've de-tarred, I think I'll have a good check on contaminants on each panel and see just how much is left, perhaps another go with the IronX will remove some more. My car cleans up pretty well so I may just postpone polishing until next year when I may decide to get a DA. My OH's minging Lupo would justify the outlay alone!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 October 2016, 16:19
Finally got round to using the Tardis today. A good wax after and used some proper metal polish on my tail pipes which came up a treat (well, marginally better than when I used to use the washing up pad...). It looks great but the sandwich bag tests proves there are still lots of little bits stuck to/embedded in the paint. I think that'll be a task for the spring, for now I'm just going to keep the layers of protection up over the winter.

No pictures as I have to admit I didn't have time to wash the wheels which although aren't too bad, I don't want to embarrass myself :embarrassed: If I can get a bit of a distance shot in that masks my laziness, I may post that later.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 October 2016, 17:12
Finally got round to using the Tardis today. A good wax after and used some proper metal polish on my tail pipes which came up a treat (well, marginally better than when I used to use the washing up pad...). It looks great but the sandwich bag tests proves there are still lots of little bits stuck to/embedded in the paint. I think that'll be a task for the spring, for now I'm just going to keep the layers of protection up over the winter.

No pictures as I have to admit I didn't have time to wash the wheels which although aren't too bad, I don't want to embarrass myself :embarrassed: If I can get a bit of a distance shot in that masks my laziness, I may post that later.

Needs claying by the sounds of it.  No need for embarassment, post the pics, we will avert our eyes from the wheel area :-D
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 October 2016, 17:27
Just what I thought, thanks for confirming that. Definitely something to consider next year, will have to save some pennies. Getting to dark now for pictures, hopefully I'll get on with it tomorrow, probably....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: remlapeel on 13 October 2016, 21:01
Here is the two details I have done this summer. The first on my Golf R with a stage 2 and then a winter protection detail on my merc. I did video walkarounds just to be different.

https://youtu.be/GpxlXE1Hr1U

https://youtu.be/b1vQsKezmTY

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 October 2016, 22:41
Here is the two details I have done this summer. The first on my Golf R with a stage 2 and then a winter protection detail on my merc. I did video walkarounds just to be different.

https://youtu.be/GpxlXE1Hr1U

https://youtu.be/b1vQsKezmTY



Great walkaround.  Both look epic.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 October 2016, 16:38
Finally got round to using the Tardis today. A good wax after and used some proper metal polish on my tail pipes which came up a treat (well, marginally better than when I used to use the washing up pad...). It looks great but the sandwich bag tests proves there are still lots of little bits stuck to/embedded in the paint. I think that'll be a task for the spring, for now I'm just going to keep the layers of protection up over the winter.

No pictures as I have to admit I didn't have time to wash the wheels which although aren't too bad, I don't want to embarrass myself :embarrassed: If I can get a bit of a distance shot in that masks my laziness, I may post that later.

Got the wheels cleaned today and took a few photos despite the rather dull light. One thing I really love about TR is the near luminous quality when clean in strong light, makes it easier to spot in the car park at Tesco! Today though is not one of those days :rolleyes:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/49514f51-33bb-4b08-ab81-ff8f880044a7_zpsvyn8erca.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/49514f51-33bb-4b08-ab81-ff8f880044a7_zpsvyn8erca.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161014_155857_zpsnxf2bm9z.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161014_155857_zpsnxf2bm9z.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161014_160013_zpsucaa7egc.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161014_160013_zpsucaa7egc.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161014_160033_zps69mnnqcj.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161014_160033_zps69mnnqcj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 October 2016, 23:33
^^^
Looks superb in any light.  Always love hat super gloss that a well detailed TR has, unlike any other colour.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 15:18
Gave it a quick wash between rain showers.

Snow foam – ValetPro Advanced Neutral & Snow foam lance
Wheels pre-wash – ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Wheels washed – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, Wheel Woolies, WoWo Wheel Mitt
2 bucket wash – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Open ended hose rinse – DI water
Microfibre towel dry – WoWo Drying Towels
Tailpipes polish – Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish
Tyres Dressed – Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing.

 A dull day for pics but here’s a few.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5600/30325649226_29f8a9a1dd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLSZ9)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5701/30360979935_51dabcf086_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTXzi)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5332/29730494414_9c4e41243d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibych)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5499/30325645416_5494ded3e7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRRs)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8553/29730488834_4e2448e5a2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibwx5)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8133/30360970705_c007836c8f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTUQa)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5444/29730472054_450d99745e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MibrxL)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5691/30244327782_73aa08b0ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5A5Xh)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7537/30325645206_3a90996f47_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRMQ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5540/30244819472_ef56623fb5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5CB7G)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 October 2016, 16:27
That truly is stunning, as ever and from a quick wash!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 October 2016, 18:24
That truly is stunning, as ever and from a quick wash!

Thanks.  It was a bit of a rushed job due to the weather but an improvement on before.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 16 October 2016, 22:01
Gave it a quick wash between rain showers.

Snow foam – ValetPro Advanced Neutral & Snow foam lance
Wheels pre-wash – ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Wheels washed – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, Wheel Woolies, WoWo Wheel Mitt
2 bucket wash – Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo, WoWo Lambswool Wash Mitt
Jet wash rinse – DI water
Open ended hose rinse – DI water
Microfibre towel dry – WoWo Drying Towels
Tailpipes polish – Mothers Mag & Aluminium Polish
Tyres Dressed – Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing.

 A dull day for pics but here’s a few.

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5600/30325649226_29f8a9a1dd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLSZ9)

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5701/30360979935_51dabcf086_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTXzi)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5332/29730494414_9c4e41243d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibych)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5499/30325645416_5494ded3e7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRRs)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8553/29730488834_4e2448e5a2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mibwx5)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8133/30360970705_c007836c8f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NfTUQa)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5444/29730472054_450d99745e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MibrxL)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5691/30244327782_73aa08b0ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5A5Xh)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7537/30325645206_3a90996f47_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NcLRMQ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5540/30244819472_ef56623fb5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5CB7G)
absolutely stunning ............ :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2016, 10:19
absolutely stunning ............ :smiley:

Thank you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 October 2016, 16:44
I thought it was about time my lad learned how to wash a car, so under strict supervision and with lots of instruction, he washed the red Golf. To be fair he did a pretty good job. Not all that methodical, having to go over areas again, but on the whole, he did well.

He very nearly reversed it into my Passat when turning it around on the drive, but he reckons he could see how close he was and in his mind all was fine.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 October 2016, 17:54
I thought it was about time my lad learned how to wash a car, so under strict supervision and with lots of instruction, he washed the red Golf. To be fair he did a pretty good job. Not all that methodical, having to go over areas again, but on the whole, he did well.

He very nearly reversed it into my Passat when turning it around on the drive, but he reckons he could see how close he was and in his mind all was fine.

Did your boy enjoy it?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 October 2016, 10:55
He's like every other 12 year old boy. He just want to do the absolute minimum, then rush off back to his xbox as soon as he's nearly finished. Like his lawn mowing. Too big a hurry to make sure the stripes are straight. So in answer to your question Bec, I'd say no.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2016, 16:18
Gave the interior a good clean today, wasn't too bad considering we'd been away for a week. All plastics treated with Poorboys Natural Look and came up a treat with a nice clean smell too. Dusted, vacuumed and leather treated with a Dr Leather disposable wipe. Next, all 4 wheels removed, washed, dried then their second coating of Gtechniq C2v3 applied so all good now until the spring. Went a bit mad and washed, dried and treated the black plastic wheelnut caps with Finish Kare Top Kote Tire Dressing! Last job of the day was to wash the black plastics at the bottom of the car all round. Once dried they also got some Finish Kare as did the tyres. Hopefully tomorrow I'll get the bodywork done.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 08 November 2016, 17:08
Went a bit mad and washed, dried and treated the black plastic wheelnut caps with Finish Kare Top Kote Tire Dressing!

I did exactly the same to mine recently, Watts. Also used FK Top Kote Tyre Dressing on mine. They look good when done, and set the wheels off nicely, especially if the tyres have been dressed too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2016, 18:25
Went a bit mad and washed, dried and treated the black plastic wheelnut caps with Finish Kare Top Kote Tire Dressing!

I did exactly the same to mine recently, Watts. Also used FK Top Kote Tyre Dressing on mine. They look good when done, and set the wheels off nicely, especially if the tyres have been dressed too.

So either I'm sane after all or we're both mad :laugh:

I also thoght they went back on smoother too, probably imagining it... Pleased with the FK though, also does a great job on the window seals.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 08 November 2016, 18:47
Went a bit mad and washed, dried and treated the black plastic wheelnut caps with Finish Kare Top Kote Tire Dressing!

I did exactly the same to mine recently, Watts. Also used FK Top Kote Tyre Dressing on mine. They look good when done, and set the wheels off nicely, especially if the tyres have been dressed too.

So either I'm sane after all or we're both mad :laugh:

I also thoght they went back on smoother too, probably imagining it... Pleased with the FK though, also does a great job on the window seals.

Ha ha, I'm sure the neighbours think I'm mad when they see the lengths I go to cleaning / detailing my car!

I really like FK Top Kote Tyre Dressing. The name is a bit misleading, as it is an all round exterior plastic and rubber dressing. Because it's a liquid, there's no 'sling' when applied to tyres. I find it has good durability too, especially on tyres.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 November 2016, 17:01
Cleaned it again and gave it a full wax, except half bonnet, half roof and half rear, on which I tried some new Obsessive Detail products out.  Then it rained!

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5503/30453855514_22c9b5a88c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Np6Yfo)

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5328/31164199531_971fdd65fb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PtSEM2)

And some beading http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=157465.msg2553056#msg2553056
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 17:09
Managed to squeeze in a snowfoam, wash and wax this afternoon. I think I'm pleased with the result but the light was going and I was cold so not really been able to examine too closely. Tailpipes and glass polished, tyres dressed. At least it should still be fairly tidy for a 500 mile round trip this weekend!

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20161128_161114_zpsm9mii8y4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2016, 18:04
^^Looks very nice.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2016, 19:23
^^Looks very nice.  :smiley:

Thanks :smiley: It is frustrating though at this time of year when you slave away beautifying and at the end you can't really see the fruit of your labours!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 05 December 2016, 09:34
I'm not much of one for cleaning cars but gave it a go at the weekend.

Got to say the Wo-Wo stuff is top class.

Will be ordering a batch of stuff for racing next year.

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/FullSizeRender_zpsq2qhyndo.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 05 December 2016, 12:55
I'm not much of one for cleaning cars but gave it a go at the weekend.

Got to say the Wo-Wo stuff is top class.

Will be ordering a batch of stuff for racing next year.

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/FullSizeRender_zpsq2qhyndo.jpg)

Nice one - thanks for the feedback!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 12 December 2016, 10:48
Well my GTI has been far too neglected recently! 2000 miles roughly in the last month, and not a free day with the weather to suit resulted in it looking very sorry for itself indeed!

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5608/30753560794_149b1612f7_b.jpg)
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5575/30785247983_8d239e96e6_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/718/30785241273_ee73d18390_b.jpg)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5593/31478952941_c09e1ab2a5_b.jpg)
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/724/31448223092_e4d00bc67d_b.jpg)

So with a morning off work I set about making matters right again. Protection from FK1000p is holding up well, and a well protected car is so much easier to clean! It really wasn't long at all before the car was looking more like itself, though probably not for long!

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/276/30785240113_062df430d1_b.jpg)
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/448/31448222662_2763f6ecea_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/601/30785245913_2fb63715dc_b.jpg)
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5567/30785249123_312c6e8c03_b.jpg)

And now for some poorly executed 50:50/compilation shots to show full scale of the transformation!

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/283/31478947831_5a3f7be63f_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/732/30785236953_4d0f9b7ee8_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/325/31222514000_9dbbd9febb_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 December 2016, 11:58
Well my GTI has been far too neglected recently! 2000 miles roughly in the last month, and not a free day with the weather to suit resulted in it looking very sorry for itself indeed!

So with a morning off work I set about making matters right again. Protection from FK1000p is holding up well, and a well protected car is so much easier to clean! It really wasn't long at all before the car was looking more like itself, though probably not for long!

Great transformation! I think there's a lot of satisfaction at this time of year in getting rid of the grime and seeing it nice and clean and shiny again, even if it is short-lived.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 12 December 2016, 13:05
Well my GTI has been far too neglected recently! 2000 miles roughly in the last month, and not a free day with the weather to suit resulted in it looking very sorry for itself indeed!

So with a morning off work I set about making matters right again. Protection from FK1000p is holding up well, and a well protected car is so much easier to clean! It really wasn't long at all before the car was looking more like itself, though probably not for long!

Great transformation! I think there's a lot of satisfaction at this time of year in getting rid of the grime and seeing it nice and clean and shiny again, even if it is short-lived.

Cheers, already been out in the car again so very short-lived! :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 December 2016, 13:21
Great job seabrook :smiley: One thing about them getting that minging is you really get to appreciate the difference once cleaned. Very pleased with FK1000p too, it seems to have some real stamina!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 December 2016, 18:19
Stunning transformation Dan. Love to see this kind of thing, and fantastic to see your lovely mk6 gracing the detailing section, don't see enough of it.  Love the side by side before and after pics.  Beautiful job, and result.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MSR on 12 December 2016, 18:58
Started my CSS

(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae88/m6ttr/81027972-43AC-4505-A2EA-5F1AA90A32C9_zps5fucstnd.jpg) (http://s960.photobucket.com/user/m6ttr/media/81027972-43AC-4505-A2EA-5F1AA90A32C9_zps5fucstnd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 12:45
Is it groundhog day?  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 15:20
Is it groundhog day?  :grin:

Yes, sorry boring familiar photos I know, but I didn't have time to whisk it off to a post wash exotic location for a photoshoot.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 December 2016, 16:33
It would have been dirty again by the time you got there anyway.

I've just washed the red Golf for the first time in about 6 weeks. No photos tho'. I've blocked it in with my Passat so if Jo does need to go somewhere over the weekend, she can go in that filthy tip and keep the Golf clean for a few more days.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2016, 17:11
It would have been dirty again by the time you got there anyway.

I've just washed the red Golf for the first time in about 6 weeks. No photos tho'. I've blocked it in with my Passat so if Jo does need to go somewhere over the weekend, she can go in that filthy tip and keep the Golf clean for a few more days.

Haha, shrewd move.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 December 2016, 13:08
Tackled the disgusting footwell and gave the whole interior a thorough clean.
 
Oh dear!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/782/31763200192_4962d3c05a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QoNGNC)
 
That's better.
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/665/31763199982_0e5f02e4c7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QoNGK1)
 
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/745/31070877874_1b843a0d22_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PkCnuW)
 
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/775/31763448192_9644c0ab27_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QoPYwu)
 
If only the exterior matched :-(
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 December 2016, 18:13
Much better :smiley: Mine is pretty filthy outside and dusty inside but I just haven't found the right combination of availability, inclination and weather! Did manage to get some good shots of frozen beading this morning but photobucket isn't co-operating and keeps trying to spam me with redirecting to some dodgy site :angry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 December 2016, 22:13
Much better :smiley: Mine is pretty filthy outside and dusty inside but I just haven't found the right combination of availability, inclination and weather! Did manage to get some good shots of frozen beading this morning but photobucket isn't co-operating and keeps trying to spam me with redirecting to some dodgy site :angry:

It's hard to get that combination sometimes.  :undecided:   Struggled on the inclination bit today, lol, but dry and bright so knew that t had to be done.

Yes, I heard elsewhere that Photobucket is a bit of a problem with spam at the moment, a few have abandoned it due to ongoing problems.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 29 December 2016, 15:15
Well my GTI has been far too neglected recently! 2000 miles roughly in the last month, and not a free day with the weather to suit resulted in it looking very sorry for itself indeed!

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5608/30753560794_149b1612f7_b.jpg)
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5575/30785247983_8d239e96e6_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/718/30785241273_ee73d18390_b.jpg)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5593/31478952941_c09e1ab2a5_b.jpg)
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/724/31448223092_e4d00bc67d_b.jpg)

So with a morning off work I set about making matters right again. Protection from FK1000p is holding up well, and a well protected car is so much easier to clean! It really wasn't long at all before the car was looking more like itself, though probably not for long!

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/276/30785240113_062df430d1_b.jpg)
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/448/31448222662_2763f6ecea_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/601/30785245913_2fb63715dc_b.jpg)
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5567/30785249123_312c6e8c03_b.jpg)

And now for some poorly executed 50:50/compilation shots to show full scale of the transformation!

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/283/31478947831_5a3f7be63f_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/732/30785236953_4d0f9b7ee8_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/325/31222514000_9dbbd9febb_b.jpg)
Just stumbled across this post and I'm so glad I did.
Fantastic pictures ( how is this achieved by the way? ) and lovely Mk6 GTI :drool:
I know from certain angles the Mk 6 isn't the best looker, but from the front and the rear it's superb.
I love the front and rear lights on this model and the wheels aren't half bad either.
Keep up the good work and get more pictures up :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 29 December 2016, 22:47
Thanks kalimon!  :smiley:

The 50:50 shots are just placed side by side in Photoshop. If I was to do it again I'd use a tripod and mark positions on the ground to get exactly the same angles again but these were just by hand.

I'd get some more pics but it's pretty filthy again currently. Somehow I've managed to lose my SealSkinz waterproof gloves that I use for detailing and I don't fancy the freezing temps without them! There's more pics of my car on my Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/113951758@N06/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/113951758@N06/)) if you're so inclined!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 30 December 2016, 12:35
Thanks kalimon!  :smiley:

The 50:50 shots are just placed side by side in Photoshop. If I was to do it again I'd use a tripod and mark positions on the ground to get exactly the same angles again but these were just by hand.

I'd get some more pics but it's pretty filthy again currently. Somehow I've managed to lose my SealSkinz waterproof gloves that I use for detailing and I don't fancy the freezing temps without them! There's more pics of my car on my Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/113951758@N06/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/113951758@N06/)) if you're so inclined!
I'll be checking them out asap.
I use sealskinz gloves for window cleaning when it's proper cold, I couldn't do the job without them to be honest :embarrassed:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 08 January 2017, 13:57
I wouldn't go so far as to call it detailing but it's a full snow foam, 2 bucket wash and dry off effort :smiley:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/604/31343327254_90006f723c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PKGKd3) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 January 2017, 17:09
I brought the GTI caravan home to wash the winter 'green' off it.

No pictures today, but here's one from last year, as it looks just the same.

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:50
I wouldn't go so far as to call it detailing but it's a full snow foam, 2 bucket wash and dry off effort :smiley:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/604/31343327254_90006f723c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PKGKd3)
 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139403774@N05/)

Nice work Kalimon.  The gloss is really lovely.  :cool:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 January 2017, 18:53
I brought the GTI caravan home to wash the winter 'green' off it.

No pictures today, but here's one from last year, as it looks just the same.

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_1572_zps7wzpzxcy.jpg.html)

Imagine a detailing section where members don't bother posting recent examples of their efforts.  Dull place indeed.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 09 January 2017, 08:00
Didn't the daffs cheers you up Bec? Not long till spring now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 January 2017, 22:16
Didn't the daffs cheers you up Bec? Not long till spring now.

They're not my fav flower Simon.  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: cosmos on 12 January 2017, 20:37
Didn't the daffs cheers you up Bec? Not long till spring now.

Nice detailing on the lawn too!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 January 2017, 16:29
After wallowing in a month of winter salt, grit and grime, time to give it a wash and protection top up.  Also checked coolant oil and windscreen wash levels and tyre pressures.
 
The stuff:
Raceglace Filter - DI water for all washing and rinsing
Auto Finesse Citrus Power
ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam
Swissvax Car Bath Shampoo
Swissvax Quick Finish Detailer on bodywork
Obsessive Detail Clarity Glass Cleaner
Obsessive Detail Clarity Rain Repellant
Gtechniq C2V3 on wheels
Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish on tailpipes
Achem Hi-Shine Longlife Tyre Dressing on tyres
WoWo mitts, towels, applicators and microfibres

Snow foamed
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/555/32183635511_bf29ac27f5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R2Xxzr)

Rinsed off, and ready for the bucket wash
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/435/31462380894_ffd6180894_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PWdVH1)

Washed, dried, and protected
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/286/32154592632_0a883e84c8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QZoG99)

Really need to get the rusty hubs painted this spring!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/411/31926525670_b1c55aa618_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDeMM9)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/600/32303253765_7c821ce001_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdwBV8)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/592/32264176156_22615117d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ra5kvf)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/578/32183645521_bfb0bf29e7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R2XAy2)

Then straight back on mum taxi duty
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/376/31927350730_85f2d6c2f6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDj23j)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/339/32184374231_e1aabbfb5c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R32kaZ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/679/31493227213_09b2f7c0de_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PYX2f6)
 
And after all that, time to defrost with one of these...
(https://s27.postimg.org/vdyqxumab/IMG_2620.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oaqvi8gun/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 14 January 2017, 16:46
Lovely :drool:
I really like the pic of the paint flake glinting nin the winter sun :smiley: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2017, 17:48
Lovely job as usual :smiley: Mine's not been touched bar a quick interior wipe down since the end of October :sad: Off this weekend but been out all day today, in tomorrow but yet again it's set to p**s down :angry: Oh well, the day will come.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 January 2017, 00:22
Lovely :drool:
I really like the pic of the paint flake glinting nin the winter sun :smiley: :cool:

Lovely job as usual :smiley: Mine's not been touched bar a quick interior wipe down since the end of October :sad: Off this weekend but been out all day today, in tomorrow but yet again it's set to p**s down :angry: Oh well, the day will come.

Thanks guys, it was nice to get the muck off, it was starting the look Carbon Grey but without the shine! Nice to see that pearl flake for a change, was beginning to think it had disappeared for good, lol.

The day will come Watts and it will be worth it, even if it is shortlived!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2017, 12:43
Today could be the day for a good wash (not for me, that's next week). Thought I'd start off with a powerful jetwash at a local garage. Gave the wheels and tailpipes a spray with Bilberry wheel cleaner first then 10 minutes of soap then rinse. Result? Looks exactly the same :sad: Still, hopefully a few layers have come off and it'll make the post lunch round a tad easier. A couple of goes with snow foam I think should lift some more before a thorough wash. Or maybe tomorrow. :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2017, 16:23
Perhaps not my best effort but at least it looks loads better, not that it'd be hard not to :rolleyes:

Two goes with Valetpro Advanced snowfoam followed by plenty of rinsing and a two bucket wash with Gtechniq G wash. It was truly minging, particularly the wheels and rear end. Dried off then a spray of Bouncers Done and Dusted QD. Tyres and all rubbers treated to some Finish Kare Top Kote, tail pipes polished with Mothers and all glass with Auto Glym Fast Glass. It was starting to get dark so these were the best I could get with my crappy tablet:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170119_154033_zps208fmks7.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170119_154033_zps208fmks7.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170119_154117_zpsggtoxo30.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170119_154117_zpsggtoxo30.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170119_154134_zps5x6civ7b.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170119_154134_zps5x6civ7b.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170119_154059_zpsccfo2zbp.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170119_154059_zpsccfo2zbp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 January 2017, 19:17
^^ You are too modest Watts.  Looks pretty damn good to me.  :cool:

+1 on the Bouncers Done and Dusted QD.  Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 January 2017, 19:28
Looks great Watts. I washed mine today too; first time I've had to resort to using warm water in my buckets for a long time. Sorry, didn't take any photos, but it was pretty grubby before I started, and I'd only covered about 150 miles since the last wash. Roll on springtime - warmer weather and no salt deposits to wash off the car!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 19 January 2017, 20:51
^^ You are too modest Watts.  Looks pretty damn good to me.  :cool:

+1 on the Bouncers Done and Dusted QD.  Brilliant stuff.

Kind words, thanks :smiley: That reminds me, I need to order some more Bouncers.

Looks great Watts. I washed mine today too; first time I've had to resort to using warm water in my buckets for a long time. Sorry, didn't take any photos, but it was pretty grubby before I started, and I'd only covered about 150 miles since the last wash. Roll on springtime - warmer weather and no salt deposits to wash off the car!

Cheers SR, yep, warm water for me too today and gloves. Hoping it might stay reasonable for a while at least, working nights from tomorrow and the works carpark is underground so should help keep some muck off. Probably :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 20 January 2017, 07:27
Watts - Nice!!!

Really like the carbon mirrors too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 January 2017, 10:27
Watts - Nice!!!

Really like the carbon mirrors too.

Cheers Neil, plenty of excellent Wo-Wo products were used too :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 20 January 2017, 14:02
Watts - Nice!!!

Really like the carbon mirrors too.

Cheers Neil, plenty of excellent Wo-Wo products were used too :smiley:

 :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 January 2017, 17:20
I washed both cars this afternoon. It was only supposed to be a quick wash for the Passat, but you know what it's like when you get started.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 January 2017, 18:17
I washed the loan car today and realised just what a pain the Santiago wheels are to clean. The car has just over a thousand miles on it and 3 wheels are kerbed, one of them is kerbed the whole way around and the car is covered in swirls and it still has a the glue from the transport stickers.

Shameful that a dealer thinks so little of their cars.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 January 2017, 18:58
I washed the loan car today and realised just what a pain the Santiago wheels are to clean. The car has just over a thousand miles on it and 3 wheels are kerbed, one of them is kerbed the whole way around and the car is covered in swirls and it still has a the glue from the transport stickers.

Shameful that a dealer thinks so little of their cars.

Don't be put off by the Santiagos - true they may not be the easiest to clean but you do build up a routine after a while and it's not so bad. Taking them off the car for a thorough clean and seal is worthwhile and doesn't take too long either.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 January 2017, 19:49
I washed the loan car today and realised just what a pain the Santiago wheels are to clean. The car has just over a thousand miles on it and 3 wheels are kerbed, one of them is kerbed the whole way around and the car is covered in swirls and it still has a the glue from the transport stickers.

Shameful that a dealer thinks so little of their cars.

Don't be put off by the Santiagos - true they may not be the easiest to clean but you do build up a routine after a while and it's not so bad. Taking them off the car for a thorough clean and seal is worthwhile and doesn't take too long either.

I do really like them and the more I drive the car the more I like it. I am tempted to get my car before March. I may well get some 19" wheels for the car if the ride on 18's isn't much better. To clean them properly you would definitely need to remove them though as you said.

I'm also really starting to like the car in red and it was a colour I never even thought I'd like.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 January 2017, 12:40
I washed the loan car today and realised just what a pain the Santiago wheels are to clean. The car has just over a thousand miles on it and 3 wheels are kerbed, one of them is kerbed the whole way around and the car is covered in swirls and it still has a the glue from the transport stickers.

Shameful that a dealer thinks so little of their cars.

Don't be put off by the Santiagos - true they may not be the easiest to clean but you do build up a routine after a while and it's not so bad. Taking them off the car for a thorough clean and seal is worthwhile and doesn't take too long either.

I do really like them and the more I drive the car the more I like it. I am tempted to get my car before March. I may well get some 19" wheels for the car if the ride on 18's isn't much better. To clean them properly you would definitely need to remove them though as you said.

I'm also really starting to like the car in red and it was a colour I never even thought I'd like.

Red is the best colour :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: C3PO on 22 January 2017, 18:25
Gave mine a quick wash today despite the cold, wax put on months ago still holding up (dodo juice pro blue). But noticed the chrome on the exhausts starting to lose their shine. Anyone else noticed? I do mine regularly with mother mag. Also bouncer done and dusted, is it as good as everyone seems to suggest? I am told you only need a little to treat the car, so is it like silicone sealant.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 January 2017, 19:18
Gave mine a quick wash today despite the cold, wax put on months ago still holding up (dodo juice pro blue). But noticed the chrome on the exhausts starting to lose their shine. Anyone else noticed? I do mine regularly with mother mag. Also bouncer done and dusted, is it as good as everyone seems to suggest? I am told you only need a little to treat the car, so is it like silicone sealant.

No, exhausts are still holding their shine (15 months old), always treated with Mothers.

Bouncers Done and Dusted is really a quick detailer, best used on top of sealant or wax, to add extra gloss and/or refresh between waxing/sealing.  It's polymer based but can be used on top of both synthetic sealants/waxes and organic compounds too.  Great stuff, super easy to buff off.  One of the best QD's I've used, along with Chemical Guys Speed Wipe.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: C3PO on 22 January 2017, 19:54
Thanks Rebecca, must put more elbow grease into the polishing then :whistle:

Might try the bouncers then, sounds like a great layer of additional protection.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 January 2017, 20:29

exhausts are still holding their shine (15 months old),


15 months!!! Already??? Where has the time gone?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 January 2017, 22:06
Thanks Rebecca, must put more elbow grease into the polishing then :whistle:

Might try the bouncers then, sounds like a great layer of additional protection.

In all honesty, my exhaust tips require minimal effort, just a quick buff up with the mothers, but I do have a bit of a hated of sooty tips so keep right on top of them, lol. 

Try the Bouncers Neil, it's a lovely, lovely QD.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 January 2017, 22:10


exhausts are still holding their shine (15 months old),


15 months!!! Already??? Where has the time gone?

I really don't know Simon, it's moves scary fast, obviously just me getting very very old.  Just celebrated a milestone birthday and feeling sorry for myself, haha.   At least I've had the car longer now than I waited for it! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 January 2017, 08:11
Just celebrated a milestone birthday and feeling sorry for myself, haha.   

You're never 50  :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2017, 11:55
Just celebrated a milestone birthday and feeling sorry for myself, haha.   

You're never 50  :shocked:

Happy Birthday Booth!! Hope you had some fun :laugh: I too have that milestone to enjoy in a few weeks....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2017, 19:58
Just celebrated a milestone birthday and feeling sorry for myself, haha.   

You're never 50  :shocked:

Yep, the half century is upon me.  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Happy Birthday Booth!! Hope you had some fun :laugh: I too have that milestone to enjoy in a few weeks....

Thanks Watts, it was actually on 6th Jan but I'm still celebrating commiserating, lol.  Actually was a great one, celebrated it in the Maldives, and have just returned from a girls spa girls weekend, a birthday treat from some girlfriends.  Back down to earth now and the drudge of car cleaning, lol.

Pre-Happy 50th to you too.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 23 January 2017, 20:27
Sounds like you commiserated in style Bec!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 January 2017, 20:34
Yeah, that sounds like you did it properly! I'm going to bury myself in a gallery or two in Paris.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2017, 20:39
Sounds like you commiserated in style Bec!!

Thanks Dan, I tried, lol.

How's your lovely mk6?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 January 2017, 20:40
Yeah, that sounds like you did it properly! I'm going to bury myself in a gallery or two in Paris.

Sounds like a great plan.  Can't fight it, might as well embrace and celebrate!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 January 2017, 08:15
50 is the new 30 these days. With that in mind, I'm a mere 27.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 24 January 2017, 18:37
Just celebrated a milestone birthday and feeling sorry for myself, haha.   

You're never 50  :shocked:

Happy Birthday Booth!! Hope you had some fun :laugh: I too have that milestone to enjoy in a few weeks....
Stop moaning you 2 young whippersnappers, you've not peaked yet  :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 24 January 2017, 19:45
Sounds like you commiserated in style Bec!!

Thanks Dan, I tried, lol.

How's your lovely mk6?

Thanks for asking, it's sailed happily past 90,000 miles now. I'm very much in the school of thought that regular use is good for a car and high miles are not a turn off. 100k is a bit of a personal milestone  :smiley: :cool:

Afraid in the spirit of detailing not a lot has occurred over here recently! The car is looking quite sorry for itself inside and out an I can only hope for a mild Sunday that may give me chance to rectify the matter!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 February 2017, 16:36
Used my new Autobrite snow foam lance / Nilfisk pressure washer combination for the first time today. Autobrite Direct currently have their heavy duty snow foam lance, plus a 1/2 litre of Magifoam snow foam for £34 (their normal price would be £50; £40 for the lance and £10 for the snow foam).

The lance looks to be really well constructed and I was surprised at how little of the snow foam I needed to use; about 1 cm in the bottle attached to the lance, topped up to about 400 ml with warm water. Made lots of thick, clinging foam and I didn't use all of the 400 ml. The foam was still thick and clinging 20 minutes after I applied it to the car - picture below. Sorry, no 'befores' or 'afters', but it was pretty dirty and is now nice and clean!

Very pleased with my purchase and foaming adds a new fun element to car cleaning!  :smiley:

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/3CD06ABF-BF73-462C-9CE2-C6D7C7F2B9EC.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3CD06ABF-BF73-462C-9CE2-C6D7C7F2B9EC.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 February 2017, 17:48
Why have you lifted the wipers?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 February 2017, 18:00
Why have you lifted the wipers?

Force of habit; but ready for washing the screen, once I'd pressure washed the snow foam off after it had dwelled long enough on the bodywork.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 February 2017, 22:24
Used my new Autobrite snow foam lance / Nilfisk pressure washer combination for the first time today. Autobrite Direct currently have their heavy duty snow foam lance, plus a 1/2 litre of Magifoam snow foam for £34 (their normal price would be £50; £40 for the lance and £10 for the snow foam).

The lance looks to be really well constructed and I was surprised at how little of the snow foam I needed to use; about 1 cm in the bottle attached to the lance, topped up to about 400 ml with warm water. Made lots of thick, clinging foam and I didn't use all of the 400 ml. The foam was still thick and clinging 20 minutes after I applied it to the car - picture below. Sorry, no 'befores' or 'afters', but it was pretty dirty and is now nice and clean!

Very pleased with my purchase and foaming adds a new fun element to car cleaning!  :smiley:

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/3CD06ABF-BF73-462C-9CE2-C6D7C7F2B9EC.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3CD06ABF-BF73-462C-9CE2-C6D7C7F2B9EC.jpg.html)

Looks a good snow foam on the car.  I always put my wipers in service position too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: TweedsideR on 04 February 2017, 10:42
  I always put my wipers in service position too.

Yeah, me too. Except that I always forget to do it until after I've done the snow foam. The I open the door, sit in with the door open, go through the service position procedure and splatter snow foam all over the inside of the door and the edge of the seat, dash and sills. Oh well...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 February 2017, 11:22
Looks a good snow foam on the car. I always put my wipers in service position too.

Yeah, me too. Except that I always forget to do it until after I've done the snow foam. The I open the door, sit in with the door open, go through the service position procedure and splatter snow foam all over the inside of the door and the edge of the seat, dash and sills. Oh well...

Yes, I was surprised just how little I needed to make that much foam!

I'll try and remember not to put the wipers into the service position with the drivers door open after I've snow foamed the car. :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 February 2017, 15:40
Used my new Autobrite snow foam lance / Nilfisk pressure washer combination for the first time today. Autobrite Direct currently have their heavy duty snow foam lance, plus a 1/2 litre of Magifoam snow foam for £34 (their normal price would be £50; £40 for the lance and £10 for the snow foam).

The lance looks to be really well constructed and I was surprised at how little of the snow foam I needed to use; about 1 cm in the bottle attached to the lance, topped up to about 400 ml with warm water. Made lots of thick, clinging foam and I didn't use all of the 400 ml. The foam was still thick and clinging 20 minutes after I applied it to the car - picture below. Sorry, no 'befores' or 'afters', but it was pretty dirty and is now nice and clean!

Very pleased with my purchase and foaming adds a new fun element to car cleaning!  :smiley:

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/3CD06ABF-BF73-462C-9CE2-C6D7C7F2B9EC.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3CD06ABF-BF73-462C-9CE2-C6D7C7F2B9EC.jpg.html)
I really like your VW motorsport alloys.
How is the finish on them holding up ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 February 2017, 16:52
I really like your VW motorsport alloys.
How is the finish on them holding up ?

Thanks. I'm really I'm pleased with them too. I've had them on the car just over 6 months now and the finish is holding up well - they're still like new; being powder coated they're much more durable than the diamond cut alloys that were on the car, especially this time of year.

My Wheel Woolies fit through the spokes nicely for cleaning the barrels, and I can clean the backs of the spokes with my WoWo wheel mitt. IMO they're a nice simple design, so the fronts are easy to clean too.

Glad I bought them when I did as I don't think VW do them in anthracite any more to fit the Polo; only gloss black or white.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 13:50
Bathtime.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 February 2017, 16:24
Looks like another perfect job! The gloss is amazing :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 10 February 2017, 22:12
Excellent Job, Rebecca...must say I do like the Achem's tyre dressing. You've converted me as my megs is now second best. 😎
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 22:28
Looks like another perfect job! The gloss is amazing :smiley:

Thanks very much watts.  Only had time for a quick wash/dry today but needed it.  It will soon be back to its 'before' state though as driving it 260 miles north tomorrow.  And then.....fun on some proper roads!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 February 2017, 22:29
Excellent Job, Rebecca...must say I do like the Achem's tyre dressing. You've converted me as my megs is now second best. 😎

It really is an excellent tyre dressing.  Best I've ever used (there's been a few).  I also love the chemically smell, lol.  Glad you rate it too Mr GTD. 👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 February 2017, 21:56
As it's my birthday today I did what any sane person would do. I washed the car  :laugh:.

Normal procedure but tried out Dodo Juice Orange Crush for the first time as an LSP. Lovely stuff, smells great, easy to work with and the gloss it brings out is fantastic! Pics don't do it justice at all!

Before  :sick::
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Afters  :cool::
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 13 February 2017, 22:01
Happy Birthday!!

Very nice indeed, loving the gloss... :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 February 2017, 22:44
Looks great Dan. Looks particularly shiny in the 2nd and 3rd photos.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 February 2017, 23:49
Fantastic Dan.  DJ Orange Crush looks phenomenal.  I've seen it in a few mk7 Tornado Reds and works so well, really pops the colour. 

Happy Birthday to you and seems a perfectly sensible way to spend it.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 14 February 2017, 17:20
Thank you all :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 February 2017, 17:37
Excellent job seabrook, TR really is stunning when polished up well! And a very happy birthday to you!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 February 2017, 11:19
Washed the red Golf on Saturday, but that wasn't without it's dramas.

The Nilfisk pressure washers started to make some very strange noises before getting extremely hot and emitting smoke. This was halfway through the initial power wash stage, so well beyond the point of no return. I drove up to my parents house to borrow my Dads Karcher. What a useless thing that turned out to be. I hadn't got enough power to wash cheese from under a foreskin, never mind shave the crud off the car. Still at least I could use it to snow foam. I was paranoid about maring the half of the car that hadn't been pre-washed, so did 3 bucket changes during that side. Much more long winded that usual, but got it all done and packed away just before it went dark.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 February 2017, 12:25
Washed the red Golf on Saturday, but that wasn't without it's dramas.

The Nilfisk pressure washers started to make some very strange noises before getting extremely hot and emitting smoke. This was halfway through the initial power wash stage, so well beyond the point of no return. I drove up to my parents house to borrow my Dads Karcher. What a useless thing that turned out to be. I hadn't got enough power to wash cheese from under a foreskin, never mind shave the crud off the car. Still at least I could use it to snow foam. I was paranoid about maring the half of the car that hadn't been pre-washed, so did 3 bucket changes during that side. Much more long winded that usual, but got it all done and packed away just before it went dark.

Cracking turn of phrase ( :sick: ), I must try and remember it :grin:

So was the Karcher just poor compared to the Nilfisk (barring the smoking) or was that dodgy too?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 February 2017, 13:22
I think that the Karcher lance may have been dropped, or rammed down drains too many times. It looks fairly chewed up and the spray pattern is all over the place.

I looked up Nilfisk trouble shooting, and they say to take off the high pressure hose and run water through the machine for 5 minutes. During this time it did a fair amount of coughing and sputtering as it seemed to be clearing an air lock. It seems to be OK at the moment, but I haven't run it for long enough to get really hot yet.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 February 2017, 16:46
What a delightful description Simon, lol.

I think all pressure washers, regardless of make throw a wobbler at some point and usually when you are right in the middle of a job. A few weeks ago I couldn't uncouple my snow foam lance for love nor money from the PW lance handle, eventually resorting to various tools and grease.  Spent more time trying to get it apart than takes to clean the car.  Was prepared for battle the next time I used it but Sod's Law came as easy as anything!

Anyway I won't be eating cheese for a while now.   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 21 February 2017, 15:15
I think that the Karcher lance may have been dropped, or rammed down drains too many times. It looks fairly chewed up and the spray pattern is all over the place.

That's probably just an age thing.
My personal spray pattern leaves a lot to desired as the wife will attest :wink:

I looked up Nilfisk trouble shooting, and they say to take off the high pressure hose and run water through the machine for 5 minutes. During this time it did a fair amount of coughing and sputtering as it seemed to be clearing an air lock. It seems to be OK at the moment, but I haven't run it for long enough to get really hot yet.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2017, 13:32
Gave it a wash as 3 weeks since last done and was a dirty girl.

Before
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-•   Pre-wash: VP Advanced Neutral Snow foam followed by VP Citrus pre-wash, VP Bilberry on wheels and tailpipes
•   3 bucket wash with Swissvax Car Bath
•   Rinse and dry
•   Tailpipes polished with Mothers Mag & Aluminium polish
•   Tyres dressed with Achem Hi-shine Longlife Tyre Dressing
•   Glass cleaned with Obsessive Detail Clarity Glass Cleaner and finished with Obsessive Detail Clarity Rain Repellent (except windscreen)


During
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Back to some semblance of cleanliness on a dull miserable day!

After
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And then a bird crapped all over it, grrr. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 04 March 2017, 14:54
Looks Stunning Bec... :cool:

Was all set to do the full works on mine and then it started lashing it down..... :angry:

Ah yes the bird poo! On collection of my car I reversed into my drive and within minutes had bird sh1t over the spoiler and rear window. He must of been waiting for me. :grin:


Here's hoping the weather turns for the better soon.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2017, 15:41
Looks Stunning Bec... :cool:

Was all set to do the full works on mine and then it started lashing it down..... :angry:

Ah yes the bird poo! On collection of my car I reversed into my drive and within minutes had bird sh1t over the spoiler and rear window. He must of been waiting for me. :grin:


Here's hoping the weather turns for the better soon.

Thanks Mr GTD.  It was forecast to have showers here all day but still waiting!  Anyway got up early and decided come rain or shine (non of that) it was going to get cleaned.  Was a bit of a painful experience though, as I tripped backwards and fell @rse over t!t onto nice gravel driveway, and now have grazed elbow, knee and arm to show for my efforts, lol.   Needs waxing but no time for that today as errands to run and nursing my detailing bruises.

Hope the weather picks up soon for you to do yours.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 March 2017, 17:19
Another lovely job :smiley: Looks stunning!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 04 March 2017, 21:13
Looks Stunning Bec... :cool:

Was all set to do the full works on mine and then it started lashing it down..... :angry:

Ah yes the bird poo! On collection of my car I reversed into my drive and within minutes had bird sh1t over the spoiler and rear window. He must of been waiting for me. :grin:


Here's hoping the weather turns for the better soon.

Thanks Mr GTD.  It was forecast to have showers here all day but still waiting!  Anyway got up early and decided come rain or shine (non of that) it was going to get cleaned.  Was a bit of a painful experience though, as I tripped backwards and fell @rse over t!t onto nice gravel driveway, and now have grazed elbow, knee and arm to show for my efforts, lol.   Needs waxing but no time for that today as errands to run and nursing my detailing bruises.

Hope the weather picks up soon for you to do yours.

Ouch!!!

Hope your ok and not to bruised.

The effort was well worth it though!! :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 March 2017, 08:59
I find the app Dark Sky to be the best weather app out there.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 08 March 2017, 19:00
Looks Stunning Bec... :cool:

Was all set to do the full works on mine and then it started lashing it down..... :angry:

Ah yes the bird poo! On collection of my car I reversed into my drive and within minutes had bird sh1t over the spoiler and rear window. He must of been waiting for me. :grin:


Here's hoping the weather turns for the better soon.

Thanks Mr GTD.  It was forecast to have showers here all day but still waiting!  Anyway got up early and decided come rain or shine (non of that) it was going to get cleaned.  Was a bit of a painful experience though, as I tripped backwards and fell @rse over t!t onto nice gravel driveway, and now have grazed elbow, knee and arm to show for my efforts, lol.   Needs waxing but no time for that today as errands to run and nursing my detailing bruises.

Hope the weather picks up soon for you to do yours.
Who knew detailing your car was such a dangerous business ? :grin:
I always wear skateboarding elbow and knee pads when I do mine :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 10 March 2017, 21:29
After 2 years in the garage sitting on the shelf, I braved the clay bar on my paintwork ! and how easy and rewarding this simple process is. I thought this was going to be fraught with danger but WOW ! the finish is super smooth, all the rough tree sap, tar and other road grime has been clayed away leaving a very smooth finish. So it's been a good 2 - 3 months since my car was last cleaned. So you can imagine the crime scene... so i stated with a pressure blast to take away lose dirt. Then i applied some Auto Finesse Citrus power, let that settle and jet wash off. Then a snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam but on this one i used a wool mitt to wash the car. jet wash off and then dry. Applied some iron out to the wheels and then washed. Put the car into the garage and then started the clay process and I'm really happy with the results, just wish I braved the task years ago... just got the front bumper and side skirts to do tomorrow before trying out my new Das 6 Pro DA. Picked up the Auto Finesse kit from the guys at VRT in Slough, what a great find they were, real VW Audi heads, my car will be visiting them for some tic in the future and some soft mods...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 10 March 2017, 21:39
^^^ Sounds good and I'm sure it was well worth the effort as Black is the best when all clean shiny and cared for.

Got any pics of your work…?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 March 2017, 23:14
After 2 years in the garage sitting on the shelf, I braved the clay bar on my paintwork ! and how easy and rewarding this simple process is. I thought this was going to be fraught with danger but WOW ! the finish is super smooth, all the rough tree sap, tar and other road grime has been clayed away leaving a very smooth finish. So it's been a good 2 - 3 months since my car was last cleaned. So you can imagine the crime scene... so i stated with a pressure blast to take away lose dirt. Then i applied some Auto Finesse Citrus power, let that settle and jet wash off. Then a snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam but on this one i used a wool mitt to wash the car. jet wash off and then dry. Applied some iron out to the wheels and then washed. Put the car into the garage and then started the clay process and I'm really happy with the results, just wish I braved the task years ago... just got the front bumper and side skirts to do tomorrow before trying out my new Das 6 Pro DA. Picked up the Auto Finesse kit from the guys at VRT in Slough, what a great find they were, real VW Audi heads, my car will be visiting them for some tic in the future and some soft mods...

Peter, I think that there's an element of nervousness about new and unfamiliar cleaning / detailing processes, like claying and using a DA polisher. A bit of practice and and that nervousness soon disappears, and the results are really rewarding.

I've given my car a thorough 'spring clean' over the last couple of days, including pre-wash snow foam, wash, decontamination, wash, machine polish and wax, sealing the wheels and dressing the tyres / exterior trim. Really satisfying and it looks good again and will hopefully stay that way for a few days, now the weather seems to have improved :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 March 2017, 00:46
After 2 years in the garage sitting on the shelf, I braved the clay bar on my paintwork ! and how easy and rewarding this simple process is. I thought this was going to be fraught with danger but WOW ! the finish is super smooth, all the rough tree sap, tar and other road grime has been clayed away leaving a very smooth finish. So it's been a good 2 - 3 months since my car was last cleaned. So you can imagine the crime scene... so i stated with a pressure blast to take away lose dirt. Then i applied some Auto Finesse Citrus power, let that settle and jet wash off. Then a snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam but on this one i used a wool mitt to wash the car. jet wash off and then dry. Applied some iron out to the wheels and then washed. Put the car into the garage and then started the clay process and I'm really happy with the results, just wish I braved the task years ago... just got the front bumper and side skirts to do tomorrow before trying out my new Das 6 Pro DA. Picked up the Auto Finesse kit from the guys at VRT in Slough, what a great find they were, real VW Audi heads, my car will be visiting them for some tic in the future and some soft mods...

Lol, well it's only taken you 2 years to pop your claying cherry. :laugh:  Really good to read your experiences and to hear you are happy with the results. 

It's just as SRGTD says, there's often a real fear and trepidation with some of these processes such as claying and machine polishing, a fear of  of messing up the car.  But you just have to take a deep breath and give it a go, and then these fears are soon overcome.  Key is taking your time, doing some research and arming yourself with with a bit of info and a the confidence will increase each time, and the results make it all worthwhile. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 March 2017, 12:51
After 2 years in the garage sitting on the shelf, I braved the clay bar on my paintwork ! and how easy and rewarding this simple process is. I thought this was going to be fraught with danger but WOW ! the finish is super smooth, all the rough tree sap, tar and other road grime has been clayed away leaving a very smooth finish. So it's been a good 2 - 3 months since my car was last cleaned. So you can imagine the crime scene... so i stated with a pressure blast to take away lose dirt. Then i applied some Auto Finesse Citrus power, let that settle and jet wash off. Then a snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam but on this one i used a wool mitt to wash the car. jet wash off and then dry. Applied some iron out to the wheels and then washed. Put the car into the garage and then started the clay process and I'm really happy with the results, just wish I braved the task years ago... just got the front bumper and side skirts to do tomorrow before trying out my new Das 6 Pro DA. Picked up the Auto Finesse kit from the guys at VRT in Slough, what a great find they were, real VW Audi heads, my car will be visiting them for some tic in the future and some soft mods...

Peter, I think that there's an element of nervousness about new and unfamiliar cleaning / detailing processes, like claying and using a DA polisher. A bit of practice and and that nervousness soon disappears, and the results are really rewarding.

I've given my car a thorough 'spring clean' over the last couple of days, including pre-wash snow foam, wash, decontamination, wash, machine polish and wax, sealing the wheels and dressing the tyres / exterior trim. Really satisfying and it looks good again and will hopefully stay that way for a few days, now the weather seems to have improved :smiley:.

Meant to post a couple of pictures of my 'spring clean' (only 'afters' I'm afraid; forgot to take any 'before' pictures);

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/58002BFB-63F9-437F-A480-0D13C9FDE0F3.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/58002BFB-63F9-437F-A480-0D13C9FDE0F3.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/9EDB3CE5-C804-4D13-8CB8-2BA0AF78A264.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9EDB3CE5-C804-4D13-8CB8-2BA0AF78A264.jpg.html)



Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 March 2017, 14:13
After 2 years in the garage sitting on the shelf, I braved the clay bar on my paintwork ! and how easy and rewarding this simple process is. I thought this was going to be fraught with danger but WOW ! the finish is super smooth, all the rough tree sap, tar and other road grime has been clayed away leaving a very smooth finish. So it's been a good 2 - 3 months since my car was last cleaned. So you can imagine the crime scene... so i stated with a pressure blast to take away lose dirt. Then i applied some Auto Finesse Citrus power, let that settle and jet wash off. Then a snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam but on this one i used a wool mitt to wash the car. jet wash off and then dry. Applied some iron out to the wheels and then washed. Put the car into the garage and then started the clay process and I'm really happy with the results, just wish I braved the task years ago... just got the front bumper and side skirts to do tomorrow before trying out my new Das 6 Pro DA. Picked up the Auto Finesse kit from the guys at VRT in Slough, what a great find they were, real VW Audi heads, my car will be visiting them for some tic in the future and some soft mods...

Peter, I think that there's an element of nervousness about new and unfamiliar cleaning / detailing processes, like claying and using a DA polisher. A bit of practice and and that nervousness soon disappears, and the results are really rewarding.

I've given my car a thorough 'spring clean' over the last couple of days, including pre-wash snow foam, wash, decontamination, wash, machine polish and wax, sealing the wheels and dressing the tyres / exterior trim. Really satisfying and it looks good again and will hopefully stay that way for a few days, now the weather seems to have improved :smiley:.

Meant to post a couple of pictures of my 'spring clean' (only 'afters' I'm afraid; forgot to take any 'before' pictures);

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/58002BFB-63F9-437F-A480-0D13C9FDE0F3.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/58002BFB-63F9-437F-A480-0D13C9FDE0F3.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/9EDB3CE5-C804-4D13-8CB8-2BA0AF78A264.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9EDB3CE5-C804-4D13-8CB8-2BA0AF78A264.jpg.html)


Such a cracking looking car.  Nice work!  Colour is beautiful and the gloss is amazing.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 March 2017, 14:14
As the sun being out in the sky finally coincided with a day off, I grabbed the opportunity to give it another wash and a coat of Swissvax Lotospeed.  First time I've used this.  What a lovely product to work with, possibly one of the easiest QD/sealants I’ve ever used.  Spray on panels, spread with a microfibre and wipe off, took 10 mins to do whole car (bar wheels) - no streaking or residue and buffed off with unbelievable ease.  Gives a very nice depth and gloss to the DBP, is both sealant and wax friendly so can be applied on top of both and great hydrophobicity too.  Great QD.  http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-lotos-speed-cat14.html

Swissvax products are pricy but having used a good number of different ones now, I continue to be very impressed by their ease of use and quality of finish.   

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3896/33335493766_a03d0e311a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SMK7Uw)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/582/33375952135_670b927a15_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SRjtLB)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2819/33375964365_c2b092e4f4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SRjxpt)

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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/666/32561645153_4e3cd1138d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBmWF4)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 March 2017, 15:52
I've given my car a thorough 'spring clean' over the last couple of days, including pre-wash snow foam, wash, decontamination, wash, machine polish and wax, sealing the wheels and dressing the tyres / exterior trim. Really satisfying and it looks good again and will hopefully stay that way for a few days, now the weather seems to have improved :smiley:.

Such a cracking looking car.  Nice work!  Colour is beautiful and the gloss is amazing.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. I used a 'wax' I've not used before; a synthetic wax, so I suppose it's really a sealant. It's Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax - a Japanese product. I'd read good things about it so decided to give it a go. Mini review below;

It's a paste product and is very easy to apply. It comes in a 200g tin that looks much bigger than 200g, but that's because there's a sponge applicator inside the large lid. Reference to 'Dark' in the name means it's intended for dark coloured cars (there's a Light version too), and not the colour of the paste, which is pale green. The first thing you notice when you remove the lid is the smell - quite a strong solvent smell that isn't very nice. The supplied applicator feels quite a coarse grade of sponge, so I used one of my existing smooth sponge applicators (like the small Wo-Wo ones) to apply it. Curing takes about 10 minutes, and then just wipe it off with a microfibre cloth; easy to remove if you've applied it sparingly. After application, paintwork feels very slick and slippery, but that will partly be down to decontaminating and polishing the paintwork prior to applying the Fusso. Judging by the small amount used on my car, a 200g tin will last for many years and multiple applications.

As the name suggests, it's meant to give 12 months protection, but I'll reserve judgement on that claim, although from the reviews I've read and the videos I've watched on YouTube, it does have very good durability and the beading is amazing, due to it being highly hydrophobic. Depending on how it holds up, I plan on reapplying it in around 6 months time. I'll give an update on how it performs over the coming months.

Nice job as usual on your car Rebecca. It's looking incredibly shiny with some great flake pop! :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: NewCsS on 11 March 2017, 19:31
Hi was in Halfords today and notice 20% off autoglym products . Has anybody used autoglyms new HD shampoo? And feed back welcome current use autoglyms shampoo and conditioner is the HD shampoo worth the extra cost ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 March 2017, 20:33
After 2 years in the garage sitting on the shelf, I braved the clay bar on my paintwork ! and how easy and rewarding this simple process is. I thought this was going to be fraught with danger but WOW ! the finish is super smooth, all the rough tree sap, tar and other road grime has been clayed away leaving a very smooth finish. So it's been a good 2 - 3 months since my car was last cleaned. So you can imagine the crime scene... so i stated with a pressure blast to take away lose dirt. Then i applied some Auto Finesse Citrus power, let that settle and jet wash off. Then a snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam but on this one i used a wool mitt to wash the car. jet wash off and then dry. Applied some iron out to the wheels and then washed. Put the car into the garage and then started the clay process and I'm really happy with the results, just wish I braved the task years ago... just got the front bumper and side skirts to do tomorrow before trying out my new Das 6 Pro DA. Picked up the Auto Finesse kit from the guys at VRT in Slough, what a great find they were, real VW Audi heads, my car will be visiting them for some tic in the future and some soft mods...

Peter, I think that there's an element of nervousness about new and unfamiliar cleaning / detailing processes, like claying and using a DA polisher. A bit of practice and and that nervousness soon disappears, and the results are really rewarding.

I've given my car a thorough 'spring clean' over the last couple of days, including pre-wash snow foam, wash, decontamination, wash, machine polish and wax, sealing the wheels and dressing the tyres / exterior trim. Really satisfying and it looks good again and will hopefully stay that way for a few days, now the weather seems to have improved :smiley:.

Meant to post a couple of pictures of my 'spring clean' (only 'afters' I'm afraid; forgot to take any 'before' pictures);

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/58002BFB-63F9-437F-A480-0D13C9FDE0F3.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/58002BFB-63F9-437F-A480-0D13C9FDE0F3.jpg.html)

(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/SRGTD2011/Mobile%20Uploads/9EDB3CE5-C804-4D13-8CB8-2BA0AF78A264.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/user/SRGTD2011/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9EDB3CE5-C804-4D13-8CB8-2BA0AF78A264.jpg.html)

Looks awesome that does SRGTD, great job!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 March 2017, 20:57
Looks awesome that does SRGTD, great job!  :cool:

Thanks!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 March 2017, 21:44
Yeah, another awesome here too SRGTD, cracking job :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 March 2017, 21:47
Hi was in Halfords today and notice 20% off autoglym products . Has anybody used autoglyms new HD shampoo? And feed back welcome current use autoglyms shampoo and conditioner is the HD shampoo worth the extra cost ?

I used to use AG shampoo many moons ago, haven't tried the HD though. Currently using Gtechniq which is great. Perhaps if it's a good deal it might be worth a punt - I'm sure people would be interested in your opinion if you were to review it :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 March 2017, 21:54
Yeah, another awesome here too SRGTD, cracking job :smiley:

Thanks Watts.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 March 2017, 22:34
I've given my car a thorough 'spring clean' over the last couple of days, including pre-wash snow foam, wash, decontamination, wash, machine polish and wax, sealing the wheels and dressing the tyres / exterior trim. Really satisfying and it looks good again and will hopefully stay that way for a few days, now the weather seems to have improved :smiley:.

Such a cracking looking car.  Nice work!  Colour is beautiful and the gloss is amazing.  :cool:

Thanks Rebecca. I used a 'wax' I've not used before; a synthetic wax, so I suppose it's really a sealant. It's Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax - a Japanese product. I'd read good things about it so decided to give it a go. Mini review below;

It's a paste product and is very easy to apply. It comes in a 200g tin that looks much bigger than 200g, but that's because there's a sponge applicator inside the large lid. Reference to 'Dark' in the name means it's intended for dark coloured cars (there's a Light version too), and not the colour of the paste, which is pale green. The first thing you notice when you remove the lid is the smell - quite a strong solvent smell that isn't very nice. The supplied applicator feels quite a coarse grade of sponge, so I used one of my existing smooth sponge applicators (like the small Wo-Wo ones) to apply it. Curing takes about 10 minutes, and then just wipe it off with a microfibre cloth; easy to remove if you've applied it sparingly. After application, paintwork feels very slick and slippery, but that will partly be down to decontaminating and polishing the paintwork prior to applying the Fusso. Judging by the small amount used on my car, a 200g tin will last for many years and multiple applications.

As the name suggests, it's meant to give 12 months protection, but I'll reserve judgement on that claim, although from the reviews I've read and the videos I've watched on YouTube, it does have very good durability and the beading is amazing, due to it being highly hydrophobic. Depending on how it holds up, I plan on reapplying it in around 6 months time. I'll give an update on how it performs over the coming months.

Nice job as usual on your car Rebecca. It's looking incredibly shiny with some great flake pop! :cool:

I've heard only very good things about Fusso wax, and know a few that use it and are very impressed with it.  Certainly looks the part on your Polo. I think you're right...that 6 months is a more realistic lifespan, manufacturers always overstate durability, but you never know!  Anyway, keep us updated on how it's faring over the coming months.  And some beading shots would be good.   :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 12 March 2017, 09:46
As the sun being out in the sky finally coincided with a day off, I grabbed the opportunity to give it another wash and a coat of Swissvax Lotospeed.  First time I've used this.  What a lovely product to work with, possibly one of the easiest QD/sealants I’ve ever used.  Spray on panels, spread with a microfibre and wipe off, took 10 mins to do whole car (bar wheels) - no streaking or residue and buffed off with unbelievable ease.  Gives a very nice depth and gloss to the DBP, is both sealant and wax friendly so can be applied on top of both and great hydrophobicity too.  Great QD.  http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-lotos-speed-cat14.html

Swissvax products are pricy but having used a good number of different ones now, I continue to be very impressed by their ease of use and quality of finish.   

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3896/33335493766_a03d0e311a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SMK7Uw)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/582/33375952135_670b927a15_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SRjtLB)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2819/33375964365_c2b092e4f4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SRjxpt)

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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/625/33375944785_fbe23df492_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SRjrzT)

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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/32993319270_d58069ba60_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sgvomf)
You've outdone yourself with these stunning pictures Rebecca, it looks magnificent :drool: :smiley: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gabruno on 13 March 2017, 08:04
Just gave her a quick wash then I used Turtlewax icespray wax for instant shine.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 March 2017, 21:06

You've outdone yourself with these stunning pictures Rebecca, it looks magnificent :drool: :smiley: :cool:

Thanks Kalimon.  Was good to get a bit of shine back.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 14 March 2017, 22:40

Thanks for the encouragement, i will post some more pictures after Friday when it comes out the garage, but it looks great inside so should look even better outside. A couple of pictures till then, because we all love a picture...

(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t678/violator-doa/VW%20Golf%20GTI%2035%20Edition/B254B296-CC15-467F-8786-D20A4BF9D0FE_zpsotqvvudp.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/violator-doa/media/VW%20Golf%20GTI%2035%20Edition/B254B296-CC15-467F-8786-D20A4BF9D0FE_zpsotqvvudp.jpg.html)
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(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t678/violator-doa/VW%20Golf%20GTI%2035%20Edition/4CA4AEC1-C92D-44E6-AF9F-6D4FEA11A1FC_zps335t8rlr.jpg) (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/violator-doa/media/VW%20Golf%20GTI%2035%20Edition/4CA4AEC1-C92D-44E6-AF9F-6D4FEA11A1FC_zps335t8rlr.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 March 2017, 03:29

Thanks for the encouragement, i will post some more pictures after Friday when it comes out the garage, but it looks great inside so should look even better outside. A couple of pictures till then, because we all love a picture...

Wow! That looks stunning Peter. It's been a while since I've seen such a shiny DBP mk6 GTI, and the shine on yours looks almost like liquid!

Look forward to seeing some more pictures.......
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 15 March 2017, 06:29
Congrats Peter that looks stunning.

I don't see many MK6 GTI DBP round here so to see one that shiny and well looked after is awesome!!  :cool:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 March 2017, 08:17
Gorgeous Peter.  Eddy is looking stunning.  Still think the mk6 is a better looking car than mk7.

Seeing those Glendales makes me nostalgic about my old ones.  So much easier to clean than Pretorias!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 March 2017, 14:28

Thanks for the encouragement, i will post some more pictures after Friday when it comes out the garage, but it looks great inside so should look even better outside. A couple of pictures till then, because we all love a picture...

Stunning job! Is that before a polish??!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 15 March 2017, 17:54


Stunning job! Is that before a polish??!
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Thanks for all your comments, the picture outside is post wash and just been dried, the ones in the garage are post polishing, I have a cheeky day off tomorrow and have a plan for wheels off clean, engine bay and full interior tidy up not that it is bad, but as I'm there  :whistle:

Ready for spring and summer, I have some trips planned down Rebecca's way, Silverstone and brands hatch...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 March 2017, 18:01


Stunning job! Is that before a polish??!

Thanks for all your comments, the picture outside is post wash and just been dried, the ones in the garage are post polishing, I have a cheeky day off tomorrow and have a plan for wheels off clean, engine bay and full interior tidy up not that it is bad, but as I'm there  :whistle:

Ready for spring and summer, I have some trips planned down Rebecca's way, Silverstone and brands hatch...
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That certainly looks a great job. We seem to be in the same general area so if I get blinded by the shine from a black mk6 going by I'll give you a friendly flash (headlights of course, just in case :wink:)  :laugh:

Planning on giving mine a wash tomorrow, first since door and wing respray so I'll get to have a good close up inspection of the work. Unless I can't be arsed in which case a 'feet up' day of rest instead :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 March 2017, 06:39
So I gave mine another wash yesterday as I'm dropping it off this morn to get the wheel repaired that my bro caused damage to when fitting the SR's and I used for the first time the wax Bec(thanks Bec) sorted for me through VWROC and Obsessive Detail's group buy. It was percific to my "pure white" paint but Obsessive Detail do all the colours for the MK7

It smelled lovely and was a pleasure to use. After the usual snow foam and 2 bucket wash I applied it to one panel as a tester and left it for 10mins to cur and simply gently wiped off and buffed up. The wax left my paint work very shiny and glossy like a "wet look" finish so I proceeded to do the rest of the car.

Sadly I didn't get any pics this time round as I didn't start my clean till late on in the day and by the time I had finished the wife called me in for tea and the light was fading so any pics wouldn't of been a true reflection.

I will of course next time round get some pics up to show how well it works.

Bec has the same wax but obviously for her colour car so I'm sure in due course she will post her own review.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 15:54
So I gave mine another wash yesterday as I'm dropping it off this morn to get the wheel repaired that my bro caused damage to when fitting the SR's and I used for the first time the wax Bec(thanks Bec) sorted for me through VWROC and Obsessive Detail's group buy. It was percific to my "pure white" paint but Obsessive Detail do all the colours for the MK7

It smelled lovely and was a pleasure to use. After the usual snow foam and 2 bucket wash I applied it to one panel as a tester and left it for 10mins to cur and simply gently wiped off and buffed up. The wax left my paint work very shiny and glossy like a "wet look" finish so I proceeded to do the rest of the car.

Sadly I didn't get any pics this time round as I didn't start my clean till late on in the day and by the time I had finished the wife called me in for tea and the light was fading so any pics wouldn't of been a true reflection.

I will of course next time round get some pics up to show how well it works.

Bec has the same wax but obviously for her colour car so I'm sure in due course she will post her own review.

Wax sounds very promising Mr GTD.  Yet to try the black but should get some on after the big Spring detail in April. 

Hope all goes well with the Wheel refurbishment.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2017, 17:14
So, car washed today, as it was particularly minging I washed it a second time with a different mitt. Also gave it a coat of my FinishKare FK1000p wax. Once the sun was out (briefly :rolleyes:) the TR really glowed and made the effort all worth while. Pipes polished and rubber/plastic trims including tyres all given a wipe with FinishKare Top Kote which does a great job.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170316_140650_zpsficgakpa.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170316_140650_zpsficgakpa.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170316_140540_zps6m7mdrk7.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170316_140540_zps6m7mdrk7.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170316_140613_zpsbiqmmxsp.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170316_140613_zpsbiqmmxsp.jpg.html)

One problem though is a stain on the paint of the ns windscreen pillar, also on the plastic trim adjacent. It was very difficult to photograph:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170316_165522_zpsroerubyp.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170316_165522_zpsroerubyp.jpg.html)

I though at first it was an oily paw mark but it didn't clean off even with a solvent, presumably it will need polishing out, could it be done by hand and if so what would be the best product to use? Grateful for all good advice :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 18:35
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2017, 18:55
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Thanks for that, will order some and update. Hopefully I won't get carried away like Father Ted....

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/BGJvD4x_zpsfgf5xpyz.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/BGJvD4x_zpsfgf5xpyz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 March 2017, 21:22
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Thanks for that, will order some and update. Hopefully I won't get carried away like Father Ted....

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/BGJvD4x_zpsfgf5xpyz.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/BGJvD4x_zpsfgf5xpyz.jpg.html)

Haha! :laugh: Knowing when to call it quits is an art.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 16 March 2017, 21:37
@Watts - Stunning work you done there, it really does look awesome.  :cool:

I'm sure your be able to shift that mark with said products, I had one similar on the MK6 but luckily it was sorted with the panel wipe.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 March 2017, 21:55
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Thanks for that, will order some and update. Hopefully I won't get carried away like Father Ted....

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/BGJvD4x_zpsfgf5xpyz.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/BGJvD4x_zpsfgf5xpyz.jpg.html)

Haha! :laugh: Knowing when to call it quits is an art.

Unfortunately an art I don't possess :rolleyes:

@Watts - Stunning work you done there, it really does look awesome.  :cool:

I'm sure your be able to shift that mark with said products, I had one similar on the MK6 but luckily it was sorted with the panel wipe.

Cheers Mr GTD, it's not a disaster, many probably wouldn't notice but, well I'm sure you know what I mean.

Thinking about getting a clay bar and DA next, really notice the difference in the new paint being so smooth and reflections are ultra sharp compared with the original paint. If I had really deep pockets a full top quality respray would be on the cards but those pockets still elude me....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 March 2017, 22:45
@Watts, Looks great; super shiny :cool:

Glad you're happy with your repairs and the quality of the new paintwork (looks good in your photos). But respray? - noooooo!, surely not necessary on a car as youthful as yours that looks as good as it does. If the original paintwork looks a little below par compared to the new paint, a good polish with a DA would soon put that right. Buying a machine polisher is quite a large investment, but using it to polish your car is very satisfying and with a little practice, you can get very good results. Much cheaper than a respray too!

Bought mine 3 years ago and I'm really pleased I did. It probably paid for itself after a couple of uses when you consider what a professional retailer would charge to do a correction or enhancement detail on your car.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2017, 14:03
@Watts, Looks great; super shiny :cool:

Glad you're happy with your repairs and the quality of the new paintwork (looks good in your photos). But respray? - noooooo!, surely not necessary on a car as youthful as yours that looks as good as it does. If the original paintwork looks a little below par compared to the new paint, a good polish with a DA would soon put that right. Buying a machine polisher is quite a large investment, but using it to polish your car is very satisfying and with a little practice, you can get very good results. Much cheaper than a respray too!

Bought mine 3 years ago and I'm really pleased I did. It probably paid for itself after a couple of uses when you consider what a professional retailer would charge to do a correction or enhancement detail on your car.

Cheers SRGTD, I won't be going down the route of a respray but having said that I have got three panels done already.....

It really does need a clay and polish now so it's either a professional job or a purchase, would like to do it myself but I am a bit clumsy and impatient at times but I'll have to decide soon as it'd be nice to have it all sorted long before the summer.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 18 March 2017, 08:04
Here are a few more from the deep clean... I will post up some outside car shots later as I'm taking the Golf for a well deserved blast  :smiley:
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 18 March 2017, 08:44
Looks great Peter.

I'm liking the close ups of the Glendales  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 18 March 2017, 15:07
Thanks Mr GTD, now going to leave it in a work car park for 5days while I'm away on business.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 18 March 2017, 17:25
^^^hopefully it won't suffer from bird lime while your away....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 March 2017, 18:11
^^^hopefully it won't suffer from bird lime while your away....

Just what I was thinking :grin: Beautiful job though, looks amazing Peter :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 March 2017, 18:35
Looking superb Peter.  Top job on the deep clean, must have been hard work but very satisfying when you see the car looking so good.  Ahhh, the lovely Glendales........looking pristine too.  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2017, 17:15
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Excellent, 5 minutes polishing and the marks are gone! Thanks for the advice :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2017, 21:35
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Excellent, 5 minutes polishing and the marks are gone! Thanks for the advice :smiley:

Ah, that's great that you've sorted it Watts.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 26 March 2017, 23:03
A quick wash, dry and detail before heading away for the weekend.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 March 2017, 23:11
Looking good Peter!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 26 March 2017, 23:19
+1 Excellent work Peter.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 26 March 2017, 23:35
Mine had a bath too today even though it was Mother's Day.  :evil:
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0197_zpsdkjysfz6.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0197_zpsdkjysfz6.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0198_zpsl0iulivr.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0198_zpsl0iulivr.jpg.html)
(http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/SWIFTGTS/IMG_0201_zpskpc5iqfw.jpg) (http://s802.photobucket.com/user/SWIFTGTS/media/IMG_0201_zpskpc5iqfw.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 27 March 2017, 12:28
Thought I'd get the Wo-Wo gear out at the weekend and give Mrs LRWmotorsports CS a wash before racing kicks off and I dont have time for a shower let alone washing the car.....

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 March 2017, 12:30
Both Peter and Mr GTD, two cracking jobs there, both look fantastic especially the reflections in your first shot Peter!

And a very lucky Mrs LRWmotorsports - getting an excellent wash done for her and a CS!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 March 2017, 12:34
Spent about 4 hours getting the santis ready to go back on the Gti now the good weather is on its way..
Washed polished waxed and 2 coats poorboys wheel sealant  :whistle: hubs to be painted black nxt weekend then the Santis go back yippeeeeeeee lol

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 27 March 2017, 13:06
And a very lucky Mrs LRWmotorsports - getting an excellent wash done for her and a CS!

Thanks, you were more grateful than she was....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 27 March 2017, 13:27
Both Peter and Mr GTD, two cracking jobs there, both look fantastic especially the reflections in your first shot Peter!

And a very lucky Mrs LRWmotorsports - getting an excellent wash done for her and a CS!

+1  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 27 March 2017, 13:33
Spent about 4 hours getting the santis ready to go back on the Gti now the good weather is on its way..
Washed polished waxed and 2 coats poorboys wheel sealant  :whistle: hubs to be painted black nxt weekend then the Santis go back yippeeeeeeee lol


Great effort! 4 hours is hardcore dedication but they do look good, and all that effort should mean they're easy to maintain and keep looking good now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 March 2017, 13:35
Spent about 4 hours getting the santis ready to go back on the Gti now the good weather is on its way..
Washed polished waxed and 2 coats poorboys wheel sealant  :whistle: hubs to be painted black nxt weekend then the Santis go back yippeeeeeeee lol


Great effort! 4 hours is hardcore dedication but they do look good, and all that effort should mean they're easy to maintain and keep looking good now.

Thanks :-) and yeah that's the idea graft a little now makes easier in the future lol and the 4 hrs did include a couple of tea breaks
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 27 March 2017, 14:51
Thought I'd get the Wo-Wo gear out at the weekend and give Mrs LRWmotorsports CS a wash before racing kicks off and I dont have time for a shower let alone washing the car.....

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/H5-Front_zpsl857gc0l.jpg)

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3574_zpsc8rr2koo.jpg)

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Excellent work LRWmotorsport - If my mrs car looked as good as that I would make the effort to wash hers more than twice a year.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 March 2017, 19:00
Great work all round.  :cool:

@Mr Gtd - fab job, looks amazing in the sunshine.

@ LRWMotorspot - cracking looking, lucky Mrs LRW.

@gtiaps - hardcore effort on those wheels, look perfect.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 March 2017, 19:22

@gtiaps - hardcore effort on those wheels, look perfect.
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Thanks Becky little bit of graft pays off lol may try something else next time round as I saw a post of yours after I'd bought the P.B sealant that you have found something better or easier.
And following your tips and advice from earlier posts the other stuff must be ok  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 27 March 2017, 21:04
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys n girls  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 28 March 2017, 08:41
Very kind words from all  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 April 2017, 13:28
HI all couple of pics done over the weekend while the sun was out lol now that the weather is picking up and the salt has gone.
Quick decom clean with iron x for bodywork ( worked wonders even the I was sceptical and nervous ) about using on bodywork just followed Booths advise  :grin: followed by a good rinse x2 snow foam pre washes rinsed and used Autoglym shampoo conditioner for the 1st time ever impressed with that too blow and dab dried followed by Pb Natty wax and dark glaze to finish off glad the rain held off lol.. Hubs to paint and the santis back on next weekend  :whistle:. ..

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 April 2017, 14:50
Great job! I like your winter wheels, are they 17s? A more comfy ride presumably?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 April 2017, 16:36
Great job! I like your winter wheels, are they 17s? A more comfy ride presumably?


Thanks Watts appreciated comments.

No they are 16s buddy swapped the tyres off my new steelies lol just gotta get rid of my steelies now haha
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 17:40
Not exactly detailing but closely related.

Had a new detailing storage shed built over last few days, and today moved my stuff I'm.

It begins...

 (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_03/IMG_3849.thumb.JPG.cbadbb82c223721fb4da79e5b689e7d0.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_03/IMG_3849.JPG.4ee39cdc57f27ea337ebdc9b0ab9b0ad.JPG)
 
(http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_03/IMG_3842.thumb.JPG.5ad3d1d0730c59621da396d60382c8fe.JPG) (http://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/vwroc/monthly_2017_03/IMG_3842.JPG.75b272398153c7f8a5d183aa094462f3.JPG)

Progress...

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Complete...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2893/33005481383_25d09da27d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ShzHHR)

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 :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 03 April 2017, 18:17
Well done Becky wide selection and plenty of storage I've got 6 shelves in my garage taking up my total supplies to date lol but it's expanding   :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 April 2017, 18:40
Not exactly detailing but closely related.

Had a new detailing storage shed built over last few days, and today moved my stuff I'm.

Wow; that's great; it's as big as my garage!

Wish I had room for a detailing storage shed...............mmmmm, maybe not - I'd spend far too much on supplies to fill it up!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr GTD on 03 April 2017, 20:44
@ gtiaps - Car looks great Neil, nice work  :cool:

@ Bec - Now that's a proper detailing setup  :cool: I'm proper jealous.  I have to make do with my two man sheds  :laugh:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 April 2017, 22:11
Well done Becky wide selection and plenty of storage I've got 6 shelves in my garage taking up my total supplies to date lol but it's expanding   :whistle:

Wow; that's great; it's as big as my garage!

Wish I had room for a detailing storage shed...............mmmmm, maybe not - I'd spend far too much on supplies to fill it up!

@ Bec - Now that's a proper detailing setup  :cool: I'm proper jealous.  I have to make do with my two man sheds  :laugh:

Thanks guys, I'm really chuffed with it.  It's my 'woman cave'.  :laugh:

I think HWMBO is pretty happy too as it means he gets his office back, now relieved of all my car crap, lol.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: golfhappy on 04 April 2017, 23:33
Could do with that shed, ave just bought probably the best mk2 xr2 in the country! it's going to be an uphill struggle slapping polish on this thing...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 April 2017, 03:58
Could do with that shed, ave just bought probably the best mk2 xr2 in the country! it's going to be an uphill struggle slapping polish on this thing...

A mk2 XR2? I remember going through the 'should I get an XR2 or XR3' dilemma in my youth back in the early 80's. The XR3 won, but I now know I really should have bought a Golf GTI!

I have a slight regret at not getting either a mk1 or mk2 XR2 though; an 80's pocket rocket.

Would love to see some pictures of yours :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 April 2017, 09:40
Could do with that shed, ave just bought probably the best mk2 xr2 in the country! it's going to be an uphill struggle slapping polish on this thing...

Make sure you share some pics of the XR2 when all detailed, would love to seee it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: golfhappy on 05 April 2017, 22:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIESTA-XR2/292071378988?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Dfe885ca2b2be4672bead6db99f4bed4d%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D142247940629&autorefresh=true  try this link to the ebay listing.

yip it works.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 April 2017, 06:42
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIESTA-XR2/292071378988?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Dfe885ca2b2be4672bead6db99f4bed4d%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D142247940629&autorefresh=true  try this link to the ebay listing.

yip it works.

Nice........just got my nostalgia fix :smiley:. Really liked the 1980's fast Fords (I had 3).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 April 2017, 15:12
After 3 weeks of neglect, gave it a maintenance wash to tide it over until the full spring detail. 

Bilberry pre-soak on dirty wheels
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2915/33932067955_086fba3f94_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TGsHCp)

ValetPro Advanced snow foam followed by VP Citrus Wash
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WoWo detailing brushes on bolt covers and behind spokes.
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After the bucket wash, Mothers Mag & Aluminuim polish on tailpipes
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Clean again
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Tucked away up side of house to avoid the dreaded hockey pitch irrigation spray which usually coats nice clean car with dirty water 2 mins after drying off!
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Bit of DBP flake in the sun
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 April 2017, 15:42
Looks as stunning as ever! Makes me feel guilty as mine is pretty mucky inside and out. Perhaps next week :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 April 2017, 22:09
Looks as stunning as ever! Makes me feel guilty as mine is pretty mucky inside and out. Perhaps next week :whistle:

Thanks Watts.

Lol, that's what I was saying for last 3 weeks, but couldn't take it any longer!  All being well get started on spring detail next weekend.  Have already warned family I'll be incommunicado for the duration.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 April 2017, 14:41
Just a fairly thorough wash done today, the inside can wait a bit longer. Also tried out my new QD, Bouncers Done and Dusted being, well, done, I thought I'd give some Chemical Guys Speed Wipe a go. Impressed with how easy it was to apply and buff off and it left a good gloss but on balance I think I prefer Bouncers.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170411_134205_zpsrqo64nr1.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170411_134205_zpsrqo64nr1.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170411_134244_zps0qkcqxba.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170411_134244_zps0qkcqxba.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170411_134150_zpstzlejz5j.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170411_134150_zpstzlejz5j.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170411_134054_zpst5qtpuvd.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170411_134054_zpst5qtpuvd.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170411_134115_zpscdj7qgho.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170411_134115_zpscdj7qgho.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2017, 15:21
^^^
Beautiful Watts.  :cool:  Knew you couldn't leave it for long, lol.

Agree about the QD.  I have both which live in boot of the car, and they are both brilliant QD's, best I've found, but Bouncers just slightly edges it...just.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 11 April 2017, 16:32
Bit delayed from the weekend but....

Detailed this:

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3657_zpsnqewbcg7.jpg)

Then the pilot went and won these.

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3691_zpswangmsqi.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 April 2017, 18:12
^^^
Beautiful Watts.  :cool:  Knew you couldn't leave it for long, lol.

Agree about the QD.  I have both which live in boot of the car, and they are both brilliant QD's, best I've found, but Bouncers just slightly edges it...just.

Thanks :smiley: I'm certainly not disappointed with the Speed Wipe! Next time I might do a bit of a test just to see which one I definitely prefer as I think the Bouncers might not be quite so quick to buff off. So it might come down to laziness  :laugh:

Bit delayed from the weekend but....

Detailed this:

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3657_zpsnqewbcg7.jpg)

Then the pilot went and won these.

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3691_zpswangmsqi.jpg)


That looks mega!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 April 2017, 18:58
Bit delayed from the weekend but....

Detailed this:

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3657_zpsnqewbcg7.jpg)

Then the pilot went and won these.

(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w433/LRWMotorsport/IMG_3691_zpswangmsqi.jpg)


Love, love, love that.  What a gem of a car.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 13 April 2017, 09:28
Thanks both  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wo-Wo on 13 April 2017, 13:59
Looking good Luke!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 April 2017, 16:27
Not done by me and done over the last few days. Thanks to Barry at Auto Detox http://www.autodetox.co.uk

Stunning job I think.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg.html)
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(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/160D7DE1-CAF9-46AD-B93C-60ABCE6D39E7_zpsxablv4bh.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/160D7DE1-CAF9-46AD-B93C-60ABCE6D39E7_zpsxablv4bh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 14 April 2017, 17:52
Not done by me and done over the last few days. Thanks to Barry at Auto Detox http://www.autodetox.co.uk

Stunning job I think.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg.html)

Indeed, that does look stunning. You must be pleased with the results  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 April 2017, 18:59
Not done by me and done over the last few days. Thanks to Barry at Auto Detox http://www.autodetox.co.uk

Stunning job I think.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/24C24870-5565-4D84-B65B-549BA5D7A103_zpsoactv1fp.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/FAB697DA-0E99-42E9-A7EA-4728C114C43C_zps47oqe2iw.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/FAB697DA-0E99-42E9-A7EA-4728C114C43C_zps47oqe2iw.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/2576F9AD-BCB3-488A-ADC2-F10A5D89E5EA_zpsprb1nuny.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/2576F9AD-BCB3-488A-ADC2-F10A5D89E5EA_zpsprb1nuny.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/160D7DE1-CAF9-46AD-B93C-60ABCE6D39E7_zpsxablv4bh.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/160D7DE1-CAF9-46AD-B93C-60ABCE6D39E7_zpsxablv4bh.jpg.html)

Simply stunning!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 14 April 2017, 19:02
Love that colour
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 14 April 2017, 20:34
Thanks everyone, after the crap I had with the dealer and collection day it is a relief to see it looking so good.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 April 2017, 08:17
It needed a spring clean  :smiley:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3514_zpstk7y69hz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3514_zpstk7y69hz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/WP_20170415_08_43_00_Pro_zpswqxux7yz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/WP_20170415_08_43_00_Pro_zpswqxux7yz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3539_zpsu51a6ii1.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3539_zpsu51a6ii1.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3537_zpsifueaf76.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3537_zpsifueaf76.jpg.html)

Didn't go mad as it really needs a bit of paint correction so just a wash DoDo Juice Lime Prime and a coat Of DoDo Juice Blue Velvet Pro was all it got.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 April 2017, 08:44
Looks good JB GTI  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 April 2017, 09:45
It needed a spring clean  :smiley:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3514_zpstk7y69hz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3514_zpstk7y69hz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/WP_20170415_08_43_00_Pro_zpswqxux7yz.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/WP_20170415_08_43_00_Pro_zpswqxux7yz.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3539_zpsu51a6ii1.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3539_zpsu51a6ii1.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/IMG_3537_zpsifueaf76.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/IMG_3537_zpsifueaf76.jpg.html)

Didn't go mad as it really needs a bit of paint correction so just a wash DoDo Juice Lime Prime and a coat Of DoDo Juice Blue Velvet Pro was all it got.

Stunning JB!   :cool:

Still think Blue Velvet Pro is hard to beat on Lapiz. Fantastic job.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 April 2017, 11:09
It needed a spring clean  :smiley:

Didn't go mad as it really needs a bit of paint correction so just a wash DoDo Juice Lime Prime and a coat Of DoDo Juice Blue Velvet Pro was all it got.

Looks fantastic, that colour on a 3 door R is stunning.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 16 April 2017, 13:06
Thanks. I am biased but Lapiz looks great when it is clean but it is almost as painful as Black to keep the swirls and marks at bay  :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 23 April 2017, 21:30
polished me wheels  :whistle:
and trying to upload pics for the first time ..(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170422_155800_zps5sjjgval.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 23 April 2017, 21:32
polished me wheels  :whistle:
i done it lol  :grin:(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/f0195f45-4a08-45ca-96f9-f456b3ce924f_zpsxldsyotu.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 April 2017, 23:00

:(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/f0195f45-4a08-45ca-96f9-f456b3ce924f_zpsxldsyotu.jpg)


Nice, super shiny!   :cool:

Did you take a nap on the job :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 24 April 2017, 17:57


:(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/f0195f45-4a08-45ca-96f9-f456b3ce924f_zpsxldsyotu.jpg)


Nice, super shiny!   :cool:

Did you take a nap on the job :laugh:

for my knees lol  :grin:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 April 2017, 18:36

(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/f0195f45-4a08-45ca-96f9-f456b3ce924f_zpsxldsyotu.jpg)

Nice, super shiny!   :cool:

Did you take a nap on the job :laugh:

for my knees lol  :grin:


Get yourself one of these.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001K9ZAU/ref=pe_1909131_77697121_tnp_email_TE_AMZLdp_1

Great for low level wheel work, had two heights, wouldn't be without mine, saves your knees.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Rhyso on 28 April 2017, 19:10
Played with my new toy  :smiley:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/Audi%20A6/9A5DD7E5-3915-4FE6-8872-B32F38806ADD_zpsyvyofafp.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/Audi%20A6/9A5DD7E5-3915-4FE6-8872-B32F38806ADD_zpsyvyofafp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 April 2017, 17:04
First maintenance wash since the easter spring detail.  It had picked up a lot of sandy residue from recent rains, so two stage pre-wash to get the maximum off with minimum touch to prevent swirls.

ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner spritz on wheels and tailpipes
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam all over
DI pressure wash rinse
ValetPro Citrus Wash all over
DI pressure wash rinse
Wheels cleaned
2 bucket wash with Swissvax Car Bath shampoo
Rinse and final open ended hose rinse
Towel dabbed dry
Mothers Mag polish on tailpipes
Achem Hi-Shine on tyres

Before

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/33957560890_664c6de81c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJHnML)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/33957504860_45bc42de0f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJH68J)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2879/34341144815_af72576f86_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjBkVH)

During

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2829/34341148175_e5904c5737_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjBmVD)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2848/33957583550_424f7676ea_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJHuws)

After

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2831/34341153985_47d573aea2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjBoDP)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2827/34210666721_3a569c8707_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U85Bkp)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34300335126_19d0cc93ca_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ug1bCo)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2807/34300333756_569051fa10_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ug1bdL)


Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 29 April 2017, 17:18
Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 April 2017, 18:40
Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 08:13
Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 09:04
Thanks all.  Was an easy wash, 90% of dirt came off with snow foam and citrus pre-wash, and the mitt almost floated above the paintwork and off came the last 10%, lol.  Even my suds were beading!

Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.

Lol, get it done.  It will be the easiest wash you ever have.........but.......also the first nerve racking moment of potentially introducing new swirls to the pristine paint.  :shocked:  Have I put you off?   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 30 April 2017, 20:00
Thanks all.  Was an easy wash, 90% of dirt came off with snow foam and citrus pre-wash, and the mitt almost floated above the paintwork and off came the last 10%, lol.  Even my suds were beading!

Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.

Lol, get it done.  It will be the easiest wash you ever have.........but.......also the first nerve racking moment of potentially introducing new swirls to the pristine paint.  :shocked:  Have I put you off?   :grin:

In a word, yes :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 April 2017, 21:09
Thanks all.  Was an easy wash, 90% of dirt came off with snow foam and citrus pre-wash, and the mitt almost floated above the paintwork and off came the last 10%, lol.  Even my suds were beading!

Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.

Lol, get it done.  It will be the easiest wash you ever have.........but.......also the first nerve racking moment of potentially introducing new swirls to the pristine paint.  :shocked:  Have I put you off?   :grin:

In a word, yes :cry:

Lol, so you are now taking the extreme minimum touch approach - never wash again.  You know it's got to be done sometime.   :evil:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 May 2017, 18:35
Thanks all.  Was an easy wash, 90% of dirt came off with snow foam and citrus pre-wash, and the mitt almost floated above the paintwork and off came the last 10%, lol.  Even my suds were beading!

Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.

Lol, get it done.  It will be the easiest wash you ever have.........but.......also the first nerve racking moment of potentially introducing new swirls to the pristine paint.  :shocked:  Have I put you off?   :grin:

In a word, yes :cry:

Lol, so you are now taking the extreme minimum touch approach - never wash again.  You know it's got to be done sometime.   :evil:

You would be surprised how much a heavy shower of rain has helped, I recon I could get a few more weeks out of it until it goes in to get the scratch sorted out :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 May 2017, 19:07
Thanks all.  Was an easy wash, 90% of dirt came off with snow foam and citrus pre-wash, and the mitt almost floated above the paintwork and off came the last 10%, lol.  Even my suds were beading!

Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.

Lol, get it done.  It will be the easiest wash you ever have.........but.......also the first nerve racking moment of potentially introducing new swirls to the pristine paint.  :shocked:  Have I put you off?   :grin:

In a word, yes :cry:

Lol, so you are now taking the extreme minimum touch approach - never wash again.  You know it's got to be done sometime.   :evil:

You would be surprised how much a heavy shower of rain has helped, I recon I could get a few more weeks out of it until it goes in to get the scratch sorted out :whistle:

Wuss!   :grin:

A shower of rain hasn't helped mine, it's now yet again covered in sandy leopard spots.  :angry:  I much prefer maintaining cars over winter than spring/summer!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 May 2017, 19:53
Thanks all.  Was an easy wash, 90% of dirt came off with snow foam and citrus pre-wash, and the mitt almost floated above the paintwork and off came the last 10%, lol.  Even my suds were beading!

Stunning, amazing reflections :smiley:

+1. I always enjoy doing the first wash after my car's been treated to the full works (decon, polish, wax) as it's really easy to clean :smiley:.

As above, looks stunning. I'm still working myself up to the first wash after the detail that was done on it a few weeks ago.

Lol, get it done.  It will be the easiest wash you ever have.........but.......also the first nerve racking moment of potentially introducing new swirls to the pristine paint.  :shocked:  Have I put you off?   :grin:

In a word, yes :cry:

Lol, so you are now taking the extreme minimum touch approach - never wash again.  You know it's got to be done sometime.   :evil:

You would be surprised how much a heavy shower of rain has helped, I recon I could get a few more weeks out of it until it goes in to get the scratch sorted out :whistle:

Wuss!   :grin:

A shower of rain hasn't helped mine, it's now yet again covered in sandy leopard spots.  :angry:  I much prefer maintaining cars over winter than spring/summer!

I blame Africa, they're not in the EU so we can't blame it on Brexit :whistle:


Wuss? Yeah and proud :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 04 May 2017, 12:46
OK So I'm back. Been away from here for quite some time. Not much has been going on - driving the car, and occasionally washing it, and just life in general. It's held up well over the winter, but have added a few more stone chips (seemingly more each month). I did fix some of them with Chipex, which I mean to put up on here but then forgot about.

It's time for the decon tomorrow. I've bought myself a DA - DAS 6 pro+ meguires 105/205 + hex logic kit from CYC. Have a long day planned for tomorrow whilst the Mrs is at work, and will be shipping the little one off to Grandparents so can give the car my full attention!

I'll be concentrating on only the body work, and will look at the wheels in a few weeks time. Planned process is:

usual snow foam, and 2 bucket wash this afternoon when I get home from work - hope it will stay dry and bird poo free (they've not been good to me lately) overnight as this will save me 90 mins tomorrow.
If not then a quick snow foam wash in the morning before decon - might do this anyway regardless, but the worst of the dirt will be off already.
use Tardis and then Iron X for decon with a PW rinse in between.
Full wash and dry.
DA polish - hoping the meguires 205 + white pad will be enough, followed by the black pad to finish.
gTechniq Panel wipe.
Apply c2v3

Should be able to get all this in tomorrow, especially if I don't need to do a full wash before starting. Weather is forecast to be good tomorrow. No rain and between 10 & 15C. I'll need to get a move on with the decon in the morning before the shadow of our house moves away from the front. I can back the car down the drive if necessary when doing the polishing.

Will let you know how I get on!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2017, 17:37
Welcome back Dave! Will this be your first time using a DA? If so will be interested in how you get on with it. I'm planning on a decom soon but will clay mine too. Will definitely need polishing afterwards but it's quite a big investment, especially if I balls it up...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: davewilliams000 on 04 May 2017, 20:23
Welcome back Dave! Will this be your first time using a DA? If so will be interested in how you get on with it. I'm planning on a decom soon but will clay mine too. Will definitely need polishing afterwards but it's quite a big investment, especially if I balls it up...

Yes will be first time using a da. Watched a few videos on YouTube and I went and found the thread on here last time I was going to do it and didn't buy one for Rebecca's advice, so I think I know what I'm doing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2017, 21:00
Welcome back Dave.  Hope the weather holds tomorrow for the decon and DA work. Take it slowly and make sure you eat a good breakfast to set you up for the day.  Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 04 May 2017, 21:11
First wash after the Detailer work.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg.html)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 May 2017, 22:33
First wash after the Detailer work.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/613119F1-4CB9-4FE4-8F73-457E77945EB3_zpsenffelye.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1A46B4BE-9F22-47B0-91FB-1739C144EA59_zpspu14dbep.jpg.html)



Bet you treated it like a newborn baby, lol.  Looks gorgeous.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 May 2017, 09:12
First wash after the Detailer work.



Bet you treated it like a newborn baby, lol.  Looks gorgeous.

Your not wrong there but having the right kit makes such a difference.

Bilberry wheel cleaner with Gtechniq spray bottle
EZ wheel brush
Valet pro snow foam with Mesto foamer pressure sprayer
Dodo juice supernatural shampoo
Lambskin wash mitt
Clean your car huge fluffy towel
Couple of buckets, one with grit guards and a separate small bucket for wheels
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 May 2017, 14:48
The usual maintenance wash.

Car was full of sand left by the recent rains so wanted to get rid of as much of that at the ‘touchless’ pre-wash stage.

Snow foam and citrus pre-wash at the ready

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/34466650336_9789af94cb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvGAm1)

Snow foam

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34466714066_3de5b9c12a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvGVhN)

Wheels rinsed off after just snow foam (and a squirt of Bilberry)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4185/34507948535_9babab9d46_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UzmfRV)
 
Citrus pre-wash

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/33697802813_d3e4dcf435_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TkL3Le)
 
90% clean after the pre-wash stages, before the 2 bucket wash 

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/34122453700_4580db9a40_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TZhuFf)
 
Bucket wash done and final open-ended final hose rinse - Swissvax Best of Show wax still repelling water well

https://youtu.be/JXpQtVwGCsU

Few after pics on a very dull day (what’s happened to the sun!)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4173/34377477551_18cdf9581a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UnPyoc)
 
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/33665534664_3ff8a13a5c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThUEyQ)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34466698556_1214382e8c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvGQFo)
 
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/33697715063_a440b47b01_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TkKAFi)

Tucked away for the rest of the day

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/34466811126_c4612f6130_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UvHq9f)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Pinky1959 on 07 May 2017, 17:34
None been at Kames race circuit Muirkirk watching a car rally .
Have to go wash the cars now as they are both covered in dust and flies .
Then will watch British Touring cars on tv
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mwad gti on 07 May 2017, 18:05
Detailed the car.
Started with a power wash/snow foam
Then used iron X
Then a de-tar
Then clayed
Washed again
Used Werkstatt Prime
Applied 3 coats of sealant
Waxed the wheels

Then realised I missed the exhaust trims which are filthy.

Started at 9:30,finished 4:30
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 07 May 2017, 18:06
Detailed the car.
Started with a power wash/snow foam
Then used iron X
Then a de-tar
Then clayed
Washed again
Used Werkstatt Prime
Applied 3 coats of sealant
Waxed the wheels

Then realised I missed the exhaust trims which are filthy.

Started at 9:30,finished 4:30

No pics?  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 07 May 2017, 19:58
Nothing. But have made a Wo-Wo order including a clay mitt. Looking forward to giving it a go and thenconsidering a DA.....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2017, 07:50
Gave her a good going over at the weekend - been 3 weeks since the last wash and it was looking pretty minging. Also having seen a CSG Clubsport at the dealership over the weekend, I needed to get my GTD's mojo back :-)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4169/33683427264_a0b0104d5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TjunpW)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/34526305305_a561eb9568_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UAYkFX)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/34526303235_43f206fc09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UAYk5g)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/34526301295_c754ba0072_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UAYjuP)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/34356551482_a4fb292139_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UkYiMU)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/33715744853_42a989847e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tnm1iK)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4160/33706903453_0a27b60691_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TmyG4P)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34387115891_89e4cc5d32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UoEXwt)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 10:26
^^ Definitely rocking its mojo.  Fab!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2017, 11:38
Thanks Rebecca - no idea why all the images came out different sizes BTW ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2017, 11:59
Thanks Rebecca - no idea why all the images came out different sizes BTW ?

No idea why it's resizing some images, but it's been doing the same randomly with some of mine for the last few posts, and I'm having to go into the post and type in the correct image size to stop them showing as stretched or squashed up.  Same problems with rotation of some images.  Not sure what the issue is but it's not the photo hosting site, seems to be this forum, as I have no problems posting up elsewhere.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 08 May 2017, 12:16
If they are over a certain width it scales the images back - if you click on the images in restores them to full size.

Stunning work as always from the cleaning :nerd:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2017, 13:14
pics sizes all sorted now - thanks.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2017, 17:24
Wanted to give it a wash today but there were intermittent showers with the constant threat inbetween :angry: So, rather than waste the day I concentrated on the really grubby lower parts, wheels, plastics and exhaust tips. Not ideal but at least if I get a chance at the weekend I can just do the bodywork and glass. Removed all the wheelnut covers and gave them a clean too plus the wheels were finished off with a spray of QD. Was also pleased to discover that two wheels (touchwood) are yet to be kerbed albeit they are the two buckled ones  :rolleyes: but all wheels have small chips and scratches - another year perhaps and then they will need a refurb however I think they are holding up quite well.

I like this FK Top Kote, gives a good clean non-shiny finish and does a great job on all the glass surrounds too.

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170512_155517_zpsimka1grl.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170512_155517_zpsimka1grl.jpg.html)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170512_161810_zpsjmnqfrre.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170512_161810_zpsjmnqfrre.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 May 2017, 19:28

I like this FK Top Kote, gives a good clean non-shiny finish and does a great job on all the glass surrounds too.

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@Watts, the vagaries of the British weather :angry:. Fortunately, I had ideal weather conditions earlier this week for washing my car; dry, dull and overcast / no sunshine so no problem with warm paintwork or water spots.

+1 for FK Top Kote. Used it on the black grained plastic parts (rear diffuser, sills and front lip) and dressed the tyres with it earlier this week when I washed my car; forgot to do the wheel bolt covers though!  :embarrassed:. Really like this product and it's non-shiny finish, and it has good durability too. I don't use it after every wash (I find it's not necessary), so a bottle lasts me ages.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2017, 19:46
forgot to do the wheel bolt covers though!  :embarrassed:.

Embarrassed? So you should be!  :laugh: Not seen much of your pocket rocket recently - all going well?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 May 2017, 21:17
forgot to do the wheel bolt covers though!  :embarrassed:.

Embarrassed? So you should be!  :laugh: Not seen much of your pocket rocket recently - all going well?

Ha ha - I did wash them; just forgot to dress them. The pocket rocket's fine; going really well and still puts a smile on my face when I drive it :smiley:.

I didn't post any pictures from this week's cleaning efforts as they'd be pretty much the same as the previous ones. One thing I will say though is that I'm pretty impressed with the Fusso 12 Months Wax that I applied when I did my post-winter detail a couple of months ago. Water repellency and beading is as good as it was just after I applied the Fusso, and the dirt doesn't seem to stick to the paintwork. Makes regular maintenance washes easy :smiley:. I try and video the water repellency and beading next time I clean it, although I'm not very good at video-ing and using the pressure washer at the same time!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 May 2017, 21:42
@Watts - nice job and attention to detail (well it is the name of it after all, lol).   The FK Top Cote looks a good product.  I like Aerospace 303 for these types of jobs.  Have you tried the FK TC on window rubbers yet? 

I haven't done any detailing today but the overnight rain kinda did it for me.  Car was covered in a layer of yellow pollen (find this time of year worse than winter because of pollen), but it rained all night and by morning the pollen was gone and most of the other dirt had been washed off too, bonus.

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A bit of bonnet beading just before I took off and blasted it off!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 May 2017, 14:34
@Watts - nice job and attention to detail (well it is the name of it after all, lol).   The FK Top Cote looks a good product.  I like Aerospace 303 for these types of jobs.  Have you tried the FK TC on window rubbers yet? 

I haven't done any detailing today but the overnight rain kinda did it for me.  Car was covered in a layer of yellow pollen (find this time of year worse than winter because of pollen), but it rained all night and by morning the pollen was gone and most of the other dirt had been washed off too, bonus.

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A bit of bonnet beading just before I took off and blasted it off!

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Thanks :smiley: I haven't tried it on the window rubbers just yet, only the plastic surrounds but I will give it a go. Your R is looking mega as usual! Got a Wo-Wo clay mitt in the post today, now just got to find a suitable day to give it a go which won't be so easy....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 May 2017, 14:06
Gave the interior a much overdue clean as it was starting to resemble Miss Havisham’s parlour.  Despite a few impromptu traffic light dusting episodes, the dust bunnies had set up home and half the gravel driveway had migrated into the footwell.  Maybe a slight exaggeration but it was doing my head in. 
 
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So I rounded up the troops and in we went.

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That’s better.

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Weather permitting, exterior clean tomorrow.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: CHB100 on 21 May 2017, 12:11
So all the kit ordered has arrived , so made my first attempt at snow foaming, not entirely successful as have an older Karcher with tube separate container, did not really work correct mix to water thorough the machine. Did it to a fashion, left and rinsed, dried off. The car was not dirty anyway, waxed with Lapiz OD a small area of N/S bonnet to crease and top of wing - then it lashed down so took a pic of beading.

Today my first 2 bucket shampoo/wash with Dodo juice supernatural 3 pumps for 9 litres and very little foam or suds even agitated and using a wool mitt bare any showed on the car? Is this normal or maybe using a new mitt? But not very satisfying seeing no suds. However rinsed/ dried nice day onto some more waxing.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2017, 12:56
^^
The DJ Supernatural shampoo should sud up well at that ratio.  One tip for getting better suds, is pump shampoo into bucket (grit guard out) and then fill the bucket using your pressure washer lance (on lowish pressure setting) to fill the bucket, this increases the foam much more.  But usually a good vigourous swishing with your hand (before putting grit guard in) as you start to add water to the shampoo, should be enough to get a decent foam.  Also make sure your mitt is thoroughly saturated before starting to wash.  But masses of suds is not everything, (I've used very sudsy shampoos that don't clean near as well as some with less suds), the key is lubricity, as long as the shampoo solution is lubricious (and Supernatural is), then the mitt should glide very well and smoothly over the paintwork, meaning effective cleaning with least amount of resistance/pressure required which in turn means less risk of swirling at washing stage.

Car looks great.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: CHB100 on 21 May 2017, 13:12
Yes, think your'e right,I left grit guard in which was daft as not being agitated and waste of shampoo, water pressure hot and cold taps not great, I know from window cleaning you get a lot more foam from cold due to that. Next time I'll sort it, like next week!! Thanks.
Am well into polishing and 5/6 mins drying seems perfect just the right grab. fairly warm today.I guess to early and you just take the polish off.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2017, 15:23
Yes, think your'e right,I left grit guard in which was daft as not being agitated and waste of shampoo, water pressure hot and cold taps not great, I know from window cleaning you get a lot more foam from cold due to that. Next time I'll sort it, like next week!! Thanks.
Am well into polishing and 5/6 mins drying seems perfect just the right grab. fairly warm today.I guess to early and you just take the polish off.


Yes, cold water is much better for suds, I only ever use cold water.  Impossible to sud shampoo up properly with a grit guard so put it in after you've got the suds up, but it's very easy to forget so find a way of remembering to put the guard in before commencing washing. 

With the OD wax, 5-10 mins if good hazing time, 10 mins max.  When I first tested it I left it on a panel for 15 mins to compare and it was actad too long and much harder to buff off without needing to apply more pressure than is good for the paintwork. Depends on temperature and humidity but at this time if year sub 10 mins is sweet spot.  You can always check by running a fingertip across the applied wax after 5 mins - if it goes through very easily then leave a bit longer. The aim is for fingertip to just catch, too much catch and it hazed a bit too long.  If that happens, apply a little more wax on top and buff off immediately and it will take the dried on wax off.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: CHB100 on 21 May 2017, 18:20
Yes, think your'e right,I left grit guard in which was daft as not being agitated and waste of shampoo, water pressure hot and cold taps not great, I know from window cleaning you get a lot more foam from cold due to that. Next time I'll sort it, like next week!! Thanks.
Am well into polishing and 5/6 mins drying seems perfect just the right grab. fairly warm today.I guess to early and you just take the polish off.


Yes, cold water is much better for suds, I only ever use cold water.  Impossible to sud shampoo up properly with a grit guard so put it in after you've got the suds up, but it's very easy to forget so find a way of remembering to put the guard in before commencing washing. 

With the OD wax, 5-10 mins if good hazing time, 10 mins max.  When I first tested it I left it on a panel for 15 mins to compare and it was actad too long and much harder to buff off without needing to apply more pressure than is good for the paintwork. Depends on temperature and humidity but at this time if year sub 10 mins is sweet spot.  You can always check by running a fingertip across the applied wax after 5 mins - if it goes through very easily then leave a bit longer. The aim is for fingertip to just catch, too much catch and it hazed a bit too long.  If that happens, apply a little more wax on top and buff off immediately and it will take the dried on wax off.

Well happy to get some wax on the blue one, feel it has some protection. Went on well, buffed off in 5/6 mins , warm bright sunshine. I used all 3 wo wo microfibers, basically used one for initial buff and 2nd for finish. Don't know if others use more in whole car job? Love the pan roof - less to polish!
Have to see how well it does, but reckon only 3 months, then I'm not commuting and doing only around 6K miles a year. Whatever so far so good. :smiley:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 May 2017, 18:52
Looks great CHB100. :cool:

Enjoy your new car!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 May 2017, 20:32
No detailing or even driving today because I was looking at the BTCC but I just wanted to ask if it is okay to mix/dilute Bilberry wheel cleaner and leave it in the sprayer? If I was to do it it could be a few weeks from the time I mix it to using it all.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 May 2017, 20:47
No detailing or even driving today because I was looking at the BTCC but I just wanted to ask if it is okay to mix/dilute Bilberry wheel cleaner and leave it in the sprayer? If I was to do it it could be a few weeks from the time I mix it to using it all.

I hope so as I do that all the time :undecided: - not noticed any issues.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 May 2017, 20:56
No detailing or even driving today because I was looking at the BTCC but I just wanted to ask if it is okay to mix/dilute Bilberry wheel cleaner and leave it in the sprayer? If I was to do it it could be a few weeks from the time I mix it to using it all.

I hope so as I do that all the time :undecided: - not noticed any issues.

Cool, that will make it much easier :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2017, 20:59
No detailing or even driving today because I was looking at the BTCC but I just wanted to ask if it is okay to mix/dilute Bilberry wheel cleaner and leave it in the sprayer? If I was to do it it could be a few weeks from the time I mix it to using it all.

Absolutely fine and can't imagine why you wouldn't do that. If you use it regularly there's little point in only making up a bit for every use.  Makes sense to make up a whole spray bottle at a time, diluted to a ratio suitable for maintenance use, it's what I've always done, it's designed to be diluted.  Just give the bottle a shake before spraying it on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 May 2017, 21:35
No detailing or even driving today because I was looking at the BTCC but I just wanted to ask if it is okay to mix/dilute Bilberry wheel cleaner and leave it in the sprayer? If I was to do it it could be a few weeks from the time I mix it to using it all.

Absolutely fine and can't imagine why you wouldn't do that. If you use it regularly there's little point in only making up a bit for every use.  Makes sense to make up a whole spray bottle at a time, diluted to a ratio suitable for maintenance use, it's what I've always done, it's designed to be diluted.  Just give the bottle a shake before spraying it on.

Not sure why but I thought it might get fecked up by leaving it. Happy days :laugh:

Btw Booth11, still waiting for the exterior detail photos :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2017, 22:00
No detailing or even driving today because I was looking at the BTCC but I just wanted to ask if it is okay to mix/dilute Bilberry wheel cleaner and leave it in the sprayer? If I was to do it it could be a few weeks from the time I mix it to using it all.

Absolutely fine and can't imagine why you wouldn't do that. If you use it regularly there's little point in only making up a bit for every use.  Makes sense to make up a whole spray bottle at a time, diluted to a ratio suitable for maintenance use, it's what I've always done, it's designed to be diluted.  Just give the bottle a shake before spraying it on.

Not sure why but I thought it might get fecked up by leaving it. Happy days :laugh:

Btw Booth11, still waiting for the exterior detail photos :rolleyes:

You'll have to wait, because I went to the out to the cinema instead.  Car can stay grubby for another week. Wasn't going to post any pics anyway, as peoole get sick of seeing same pics.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 May 2017, 18:11
Needed to switch the wheels around today as there was 1mm less tread on the fronts. So to make it worthwhile, wheels washed, de-tarred, IronX applied, barrels clayed, a possibly pointless polish given how much effort I put in and a coat of Gtechniq C2v3 to seal them. I think they came up pretty good. I was a bit surprised as to how little pink staining there was from the IronX on the front faces but anyway, done now. Will need to do the rest of the car once I've recovered :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2017, 09:47
Too pooped yesterday for photos but this morning the sun was showing the TR off at it's best and fortunately the car wasn't pooped (on)! No real close ups as it might be too obvious that I hadn't cleaned the calipers :whistle:

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And some general shots, sorry if they are samey, very limited space outside my house..

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 12:32
Lovely Watts.  The red is looking super vibrant in the sub.  Nice wheel work too. 👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 May 2017, 12:46
Looks good Watts. You're making me feel guilty as I planning on cleaning mine today, but it's too sunny (shouldn't complain about the sunshine though) and there aren't any shady spots to move the car to!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2017, 18:24
Lovely Watts.  The red is looking super vibrant in the sub.  Nice wheel work too. 👍

Thanks :smiley: It became one of those jobs that I wished I'd never started, took far too long.
Looks good Watts. You're making me feel guilty as I planning on cleaning mine today, but it's too sunny (shouldn't complain about the sunshine though) and there aren't any shady spots to move the car to!

It is tricky on a sunny day, I was lucky yesterday as it was overcast. Perhaps better then that you rest up and enjoy the rays :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 May 2017, 19:29
Looking good Watts 😆 hoping to get mine done saturday weather pending heard it's forcast rain but il keep my fingers crossed for overcast as I'm in the same boat plenty of room on the drive but no shade after 8am mite be an early start lol
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2017, 20:42
Looking good Watts 😆 hoping to get mine done saturday weather pending heard it's forcast rain but il keep my fingers crossed for overcast as I'm in the same boat plenty of room on the drive but no shade after 8am mite be an early start lol

Cheers Neil mate, getting it out of the way early is good, leaves the afternoon for beer and crisps :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 May 2017, 21:42
Looking good Watts 😆 hoping to get mine done saturday weather pending heard it's forcast rain but il keep my fingers crossed for overcast as I'm in the same boat plenty of room on the drive but no shade after 8am mite be an early start lol

Cheers Neil mate, getting it out of the way early is good, leaves the afternoon for beer and crisps :whistle:

Now why didn't I think of that lol  :shocked: thanks Peter
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 May 2017, 22:19
Looking good Watts 😆 hoping to get mine done saturday weather pending heard it's forcast rain but il keep my fingers crossed for overcast as I'm in the same boat plenty of room on the drive but no shade after 8am mite be an early start lol

 getting it out of the way early is good, leaves the afternoon for beer and crisps :whistle:

With you on that, I have an aversion to cleaning the car in the afternoon, so unless I can get an earlish start I won't bother.  Plus it gives you more time to tinker with a few bits after the clean is out of the way.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2017, 14:25
Looking good Watts 😆 hoping to get mine done saturday weather pending heard it's forcast rain but il keep my fingers crossed for overcast as I'm in the same boat plenty of room on the drive but no shade after 8am mite be an early start lol

 getting it out of the way early is good, leaves the afternoon for beer and crisps :whistle:

With you on that, I have an aversion to cleaning the car in the afternoon, so unless I can get an earlish start I won't bother.  Plus it gives you more time to tinker with a few bits after the clean is out of the way.

Only if 'tinker with a few bits' is code for the aforementioned beer and crisps :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 15:37
Looking good Watts 😆 hoping to get mine done saturday weather pending heard it's forcast rain but il keep my fingers crossed for overcast as I'm in the same boat plenty of room on the drive but no shade after 8am mite be an early start lol

 getting it out of the way early is good, leaves the afternoon for beer and crisps :whistle:

With you on that, I have an aversion to cleaning the car in the afternoon, so unless I can get an earlish start I won't bother.  Plus it gives you more time to tinker with a few bits after the clean is out of the way.

Only if 'tinker with a few bits' is code for the aforementioned beer and crisps :wink:

Tinkering = a long stay on 'Sofa Island'  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 May 2017, 17:35
I would rather clean the car later in the day. Get the jobs out of the way that are likely to cause a mess first. Grass and hedge cutting makes dust. Also having to move the car out of the way to do the garden jobs would mean having to drive in socks with shoes held out of an open drivers door in order not to bring anything onto the freshly hoovered mats.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 18:09
I would rather clean the car later in the day. Get the jobs out of the way that are likely to cause a mess first. Grass and hedge cutting makes dust. Also having to move the car out of the way to do the garden jobs would mean having to drive in socks with shoes held out of an open drivers door in order not to bring anything onto the freshly hoovered mats.

Allocate garden and car jobs to separate days if time permits?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2017, 18:13
I would rather clean the car later in the day. Get the jobs out of the way that are likely to cause a mess first. Grass and hedge cutting makes dust. Also having to move the car out of the way to do the garden jobs would mean having to drive in socks with shoes held out of an open drivers door in order not to bring anything onto the freshly hoovered mats.

How about a large delivery of hot tarmac?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 May 2017, 18:25
I would rather clean the car later in the day. Get the jobs out of the way that are likely to cause a mess first. Grass and hedge cutting makes dust. Also having to move the car out of the way to do the garden jobs would mean having to drive in socks with shoes held out of an open drivers door in order not to bring anything onto the freshly hoovered mats.

How about a large delivery of hot tarmac?

Or a tree surgeon using a woodchipper on the driveway.  Fortunately I foresaw the terror and parked the car about half a mile downwind from the sawdust.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 May 2017, 08:05
I would rather clean the car later in the day. Get the jobs out of the way that are likely to cause a mess first. Grass and hedge cutting makes dust. Also having to move the car out of the way to do the garden jobs would mean having to drive in socks with shoes held out of an open drivers door in order not to bring anything onto the freshly hoovered mats.

How about a large delivery of hot tarmac?

The new house in the planning will have it's drive and garaging some way from the green stuff.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2017, 11:36
Hi all
Well as I said the other day looked like being an early start and it was 6am down to the yard so indoors as the threat of thunderstorms were imminent and didn't wanna start then get caught out lol.
Usual citrus pre wash then 2Bw dried clayed  ( new rubber coated Mf cloth ) and clay lube worked better than I thought it would. Then poorboys dark glaze then Pb wax here's the result all by hand no power polishers lol ouch il pay for that later.
Gone for the arty full car pics more the reflections from angles for a change lol.
Anyways unable to get outside pics as just as I'd finished the heavens opened ans the rain had started oh well least got the job out the way!!   :whistle:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 May 2017, 12:03
Neil, that's is just stunning!   :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2017, 12:05
Neil, that's is just stunning!   :cool: :cool: :cool:

Thank you very much Rebecca  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 29 May 2017, 16:33
Today I did a quick decontmination, wash and wax of the white Golf. There was still transit wax in places and some embedded iron particles. All I had to hand was Fenwicks concentrated bike cleaner, so I gave the car a spray over with that, agitated where needed with a soft paint brush then rinsed off after leaving it to dwell.

AG shampoo was then used as a snow foam and left to dwell whilst I filled up the buckets for the 2BM hand wash. An open hose final rinse left very little water to pat dry with a big fully MF towel, Tyres were dressed using AG instant tyre dressing, before a coat of Collinite 476 was applied. I found that spitting in the wax kept it damp and made it really easy to apply.

The little black runaround was washed yesterday and spent the night out in the rain, so doesn't look too good. The paint is quite cloudy and has buffer trails from the dealer prep. Good job it's booked in for an enhancement detail in about 3 weeks.

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The Golf is due to have some black bits added in a few weeks too, which should make it look a little different from the bog standard thing that it is.

   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 29 May 2017, 17:26
Both look great Simon.  They make a lovely pair on the driveway. A bit of added black detailing on the Golf should give it a bit of individuality. Very nice.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 May 2017, 17:53
Nice pair of VW's there dubber36. The Amarok is a big beast compared to the Golf!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 29 May 2017, 20:21
gtiaps, the car looks fantastic.

dubber36, the only time I drove an Amarok was about 2 years ago pulling my friend around a wet field who was on a snowboard, ended up with him in hospital for a few weeks with a broken leg, arm, collar bone and a few ribs. Trying to explain why he had the injuries was interesting. It was great fun though, for me anyway.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 29 May 2017, 22:24
First go with DAS ,only done back of car for a test with meguires mf kit and then a coat of fusso99 king of gloss (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/2c094747-eb3b-4069-9e74-44070f39004f_zpsisdbomug.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 29 May 2017, 22:51
First go with DAS ,only done back of car for a test with meguires mf kit and then a coat of fusso99 king of gloss

Nice glossy finish that can be difficult to photograph on a white car. There's quite a lot of satisfaction from seeing your car shiny and swirl-free when it's been machine polished.

Look forward to seeing some more pictures when you've done the whole car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 30 May 2017, 07:11
gtiaps, the car looks fantastic.

Cheers for nice comment  :whistle:

Dubber36.. nice looking motors well done
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 May 2017, 12:32
First go with DAS ,only done back of car for a test with meguires mf kit and then a coat of fusso99 king of gloss (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/2c094747-eb3b-4069-9e74-44070f39004f_zpsisdbomug.jpg)

Looks nice and smooth and glossy. :cool:  How did you get on with the Megs MF system?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 31 May 2017, 09:35
First go with DAS ,only done back of car for a test with meguires mf kit and then a coat of fusso99 king of gloss (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/2c094747-eb3b-4069-9e74-44070f39004f_zpsisdbomug.jpg)

Looks nice and smooth and glossy. :cool:  How did you get on with the Megs MF system?
not a bad system for first timers, who dont know what pads n polish to buy  :undecided: with good results ,i think i done it right,polish come off with ease, one thing im not sure about is how often to add polish to pads??
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2017, 10:37
First go with DAS ,only done back of car for a test with meguires mf kit and then a coat of fusso99 king of gloss

Looks nice and smooth and glossy. :cool:  How did you get on with the Megs MF system?
not a bad system for first timers, who dont know what pads n polish to buy  :undecided: with good results ,i think i done it right,polish come off with ease, one thing im not sure about is how often to add polish to pads??

After first priming the pad, which you need to do every time you change pads, add a couple more drops of polish after each pad clean (spur).  You only want to add a little once the pad is primed. Regular cleaning of the pad during the course of polishing is critical, to stop pads getting clogged.  For example, I spur the pad in use after every few section passes, as work in 12 x 12" sections, or 18 x 18" max.  So I do required number of section passes, then stop and clean the pad using spurring brush. A soft toothbrush works too,  Just run the brush across the pad a few times with the machine running at speed 3/4, and you'll see them fluff back up, then I add a couple more spots of polish and continue.  I switch to a fresh clean pad (and re-prime) after every couple of panels, or after every big panel, i.e roof, bonnet.
 
You've probably seen this but is a very useful guide.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/blog/2011/08/meguiars-da-microfibre-correction-system/
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 31 May 2017, 11:11
oops ..thanks for info , ill do it properly next time  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2017, 14:57
oops ..thanks for info , ill do it properly next time  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 May 2017, 15:07
Finally found time to give it a much needed clean after over 3 weeks without.  But had to dodge the rain.

Usual pre-wash, wash and dry regime, followed by coat of wax on bodywork and sealant on wheels.  Part way through buffing off wax, the heavens started to open but I powered on through to the end!

Dirty Prets and tips

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Bilberried then snowfoamed

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Pressure wash rinse commenced
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Pretty clean after rinsing off snow foam, before washing with wheel woolies
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Separate wheel woolie for tailpipes and front grill
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After the 2 bucket wash....

Prets sealed with C2v3
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Tailpipes polished with Mothers
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Paintwork waxed with Swissvax Onyx
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 31 May 2017, 20:08
Stunning as usual Rebecca 😆😆
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 May 2017, 20:50
+1 for that, perfect.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 June 2017, 17:09
Stunning as usual Rebecca 😆😆

+1 for that, perfect.

Thanks for kind words both.  :smiley:

It was nice to get it looking decent again, of course it's already now covered in a layer of pollen again.  I hate this time if year, but I also love this time of year!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 01 June 2017, 19:13
Stunning as usual Rebecca 😆😆

+1 for that, perfect.

Thanks for kind words both.  :smiley:

It was nice to get it looking decent again, of course it's already now covered in a layer of pollen again.  I hate this time if year, but I also love this time of year!

Yeah I know exactly what you mean when I got mine home I washed dried polished and waxed the wife's Scirocco but of course it rained and then both card were covered in wet pollen  :angry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 June 2017, 21:07
Washed, dried, waxed and vac'd the white Golf, all in under 4 hours. It's so easy looking after a new car. I'm not so sure the black Hammercock is going to be quite so straightforward, even after it's upcoming stint at the detailers.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 15:18
The usual maintenance wash.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2017, 15:21
Still looking amazing :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 17:39
Still looking amazing :smiley:

Thanks Watts. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 11 June 2017, 18:38
Now here's a stupid question, but do you wet it after drying it to get the beading shots?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 19:04
Now here's a stupid question, but do you wet it after drying it to get the beading shots?

No Simon, those 2 pics were taken after snow foaming, and after citrus pre-wash but before the 2 bucket wash. I just liked the way the sun was highlighting a few of the droplets.  The only time I would wet it after drying is if I'm doing a beading test on a new wax or sealant.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 11 June 2017, 19:52
The usual maintenance wash.

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Your car redefines the word 'clean'!....obviously lots and lots of work (& products!) gone into achieving that finish, amazing. New on forum but I've been lurking for a little while (only veedub owner for one week)......saw your reviews on the OD stuff and yesterday the glass and wheel cleaner arrived so looking forward to trying them out, cheers Rich



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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 19:55

Your car redefines the word 'clean'!....obviously lots and lots of work (& products!) gone into achieving that finish, amazing. New on forum but I've been lurking for a little while (only veedub owner for one week)......saw your reviews on the OD stuff and yesterday the glass and wheel cleaner arrived so looking forward to trying them out, cheers Rich


Thanks Rich. :smiley:

Let us know how you get on with the OD stuff, both are excellent products.  What car have you got?

Welcome along.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 11 June 2017, 20:13
Its a Carbon Grey Clubsport Edition 40, 19" black Pretoria's, recaro's & sunroof option, its been in my local Reep Detailing most of the week having full front end Llumar PPF and Gtechniq treatment......once I work out the pics hosting etc I'll get some uploaded to the site :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2017, 20:17
Its a Carbon Grey Clubsport Edition 40, 19" black Pretoria's, recaro's & sunroof option, its been in my local Reep Detailing most of the week having full front end Llumar PPF and Gtechniq treatment......once I work out the pics hosting etc I'll get some uploaded to the site :smiley:

Sounds lovely.  Look forward to seeing it.

Here's some pic posting guidance:

For pic posting there are several methods. You can sign up to a photo hosting website such as Flickr or Photobucket, and copy and paste the image codes into your post. For Flickr it's the BBCode, for PB it's the IMG code. For decent resolution choose a larger file size.   
If using Flickr you can only access the BBCode only from the full website, not available in app. 

Alternatively you could use this site  https://postimage.org  On your device, go to the website, select choose images (can upload multiple pics at once), select 'do not resize my image' then upload, and it will give you the links you can copy into your posts - use the 'hotlink for forums' links for full size pics  - copy and paste the link into your forum post.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 11 June 2017, 21:05
Thanks for the info  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 June 2017, 10:16
The usual maintenance wash.

Really, is there any need to post the photos here too, I've just had to look at all your photos twice now...




...and then go and look at my dirty car :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 June 2017, 13:19
The usual maintenance wash.

Really, is there any need to post the photos here too, I've just had to look at all your photos twice now...




...and then go and look at my dirty car :whistle:

F**k off.  :kiss:  :grin:

Go clean it.  :tongue: 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 12 June 2017, 14:04
The usual maintenance wash.

Really, is there any need to post the photos here too, I've just had to look at all your photos twice now...




...and then go and look at my dirty car :whistle:

F**k off.  :kiss:  :grin:

Go clean it.  :tongue:

I'm just revving up to it now :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 June 2017, 11:55
Washed it today but what a pita :angry: I thought if I started early I could avoid the heat but what a scorcher of a morning :rolleyes: It wasn't drying quicker than I could dry it, it was drying far quicker than I could wash it! Tried to keep it wet as I went but inevitably now I have a load of water stains that aren't overly eager to shift. Still, it looks good and shiny, windows got a spray of C2v3 and I realised the benefit of the deep clean, clay, polish and seal last month of the wheels - they cleaned easily and the paint even in the groove behind the spokes and the barrels felt silky smooth :smiley:

I really wanted to get on with a decontamination, clay, polish and wax but unless this weather cools off I can't see it getting done before the autumn. I've ordered a couple of hand polishing pads as I don't really want to invest in a DA as I can see it loitering in the shed unmolested until it gets disposed of but if the hand polishing turns out to be pants I may raid my new tyres savings fund....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 June 2017, 16:33
Washed it today but what a pita :angry: I thought if I started early I could avoid the heat but what a scorcher of a morning :rolleyes: It wasn't drying quicker than I could dry it, it was drying far quicker than I could wash it! Tried to keep it wet as I went but inevitably now I have a load of water stains that aren't overly eager to shift. Still, it looks good and shiny, windows got a spray of C2v3 and I realised the benefit of the deep clean, clay, polish and seal last month of the wheels - they cleaned easily and the paint even in the groove behind the spokes and the barrels felt silky smooth :smiley:

I really wanted to get on with a decontamination, clay, polish and wax but unless this weather cools off I can't see it getting done before the autumn. I've ordered a couple of hand polishing pads as I don't really want to invest in a DA as I can see it loitering in the shed unmolested until it gets disposed of but if the hand polishing turns out to be pants I may raid my new tyres savings fund....

Raid the funds, bite the bullet and get a DA.  You won't be using it every week (once twice a year) but much better than hand polishing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 June 2017, 17:45
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 June 2017, 22:21
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.

What would be handy in cases like this is if you got another person or a couple of people to share the cost of the initial outlay of the stuff needed and share it at preferable one persons house(how would pay less because they are supplying premises and power) so a few people could all help others out on each others cars.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 June 2017, 08:12
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.

I'd hazard a guess that you've got a decent cordless drill, maybe a jigsaw and other such power tools sitting in your shed. Do they get used often?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 June 2017, 11:39
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.

I think you would get your money's worth Watts. I've owned my DA polisher just over three years and in that time, used it five times; to polish my previous car twice, current car twice and a friend's car once. Also used it a few times to spot polish areas of etching left from bird poo, polish the swirls from the black shiny plastic on the B pillars, and polish some etching and car parking scratches from my brother's car.

Admittedly, I don't get quite the same finish that a professional detailer would (or Rebecca does on her R), but IMO I can get reasonsble results that I'm more than happy with. If I paid a professional detailer to carry out the same work, I would've spent far more than I spent on my DA + pads and polishes so my investment has more than paid for itself many times over.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 16 June 2017, 12:59
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.
I got one for £30 off a friend so snapped his hands off  :wink:
the difference to the shine on the car is amazing , even if i only used it once at full price it would have been worth it  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 13:56
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.

As everyone above has pretty much said or suggested, it's an investment and once that rather quickly shows it worth.  And they can be sold on too, there's always a market for second hand DA's so if you find you want to upgrade later or that you aren't using it, you'll get something back. 

But more importantly you will achieve with much less effort and in less time, far better results than you can with hand polishing.  Even the most dedicated hand polisher cannot come close to paint/swirl/defect correction than someone using a DA.  Same goes for refining the paint.  As already mentioned it not just for full detailing polishing but spot defect removal and the B Pillars.  If you go for a DA with a kit that gives you what you need to get started.  Anyway just a suggestion as you have proved yourself to be someone who takes a great pride in their car and already do pretty much everything else on the amateur detailing front, it's the logical next step.  And though daunting at first, DA's are very easy and safe to use. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2017, 14:46
I'm sure you're right, it's a question of will I use it enough to justify the expense? I'm just not sure.

I'd hazard a guess that you've got a decent cordless drill, maybe a jigsaw and other such power tools sitting in your shed. Do they get used often?

Actually, no, no and one yes. I've been idle (for reasons beyond my control) for many years on the diy front as evidenced by a very small and yet rather empty shed :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2017, 14:52
Thanks everybody for the advice, all rather compelling I must admit. I'll see how my pennies look this payday, perhaps I'll start a DA fund alongside my new tyres fund! Seriously though, it has got me thinking so thanks again eveyone.

Just had a look on-line - DAS6 or DAS6 Pro Plus? With the microfibre kits there seems to be £70 in it. Is the Pro Plus worth the extra?

Next I'll be being told off for not having a jet washer :rolleyes: :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 June 2017, 15:38
Not detailing that I've done, but I collected my Amarok from having a two day enhancement detail yesterday at perfectpolish.co.uk The results are amazing, and these photos taken today after a night outside really don't do their work justice. They took some pictures during the process, so I'll post them up when they send them to me.

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_2566_zpsyqheeh9w.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_2566_zpsyqheeh9w.jpg.html)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_2567_zpst2yacih1.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_2567_zpst2yacih1.jpg.html)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/SAM_2568_zpsqzgag2ry.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/SAM_2568_zpsqzgag2ry.jpg.html)

It only went in to have the paintwork attended to, but they polished the shiny stuff and the wheels too. I'm not sure if I like the almost chrome wheels now. I think they should be the same grey are the side stripes. However, being an Ultimate and one of only 350, perhaps I should leave it as it was intended. Comments welcome.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2017, 15:56
No, I think that looks spot on. I wouldn't want to be the one cleaning it though, it's quite big :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 June 2017, 16:26
No, I think that looks spot on. I wouldn't want to be the one cleaning it though, it's quite big :shocked:

Looks great. Exactly what I was thinking Watts. It usually takes me 2-3 hours to clean the outside of my Polo. Goodness knows how long it'd take me to clean a big beast like that.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 17:00
Looks superb Simon, what a fantastic job.  I like the wheels shiny silver, they really suit it, and as someone who has a Dark Label limited edition version on their driveway which has black wheels, I think the silver provides great contrast to the bodywork and ties in perfectly with the other chrome. The black wheels just look dirty the whole time.

Though they look like they'd be daunting to clean, on the rare ocassions I've cleaned (and clayed) ours, I actually found it easier in many ways than a Golf, being slab-sided and the doors at perfect height to access.  Just the roof thats quite high to reach but a step ladder helps.  And much less contouring so straightforward really.  The usual car cleaning gear, a bottle of Aerospace 303, which is great on the black plastics including the rear roll cover, and an economy sized bottle of tyre dressing and you are good to go, lol.

Look forward to seeing the other pics.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 19:29
Though I hate the pollen and splattered bugs that summer brings, I do like the long light evenings which means you can get stuff done after work.  Topped and tailed it this evening. 

Engine bay - wasn’t too bad as was done just after Easter detail, so just a spruce up and dressing with Aerospace 303, a WoWo detailing brush and compressed air for getting into tight dusty nooks.  Forgot to take before pics. Here’s the after:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4278/34959646590_ce1609beba_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VggjXq)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/35307163656_bd71b005da_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VMYrEY)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4257/35307164236_1acb59e064_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VMYrQY)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4290/35347066255_54f85075e8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VRuXjP)

Boot -  was a bit of a state, bootliner had a big patch of dried on yoghurt where it fell out of a shopping bag and spilt.  Plus general detritus from work stuff.  Bootliner out and boot floor vacuumed with Metorvac Van n Blo, then Auto Finesse Dressle used on plastic trim and bootliner. 

Before
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4224/35179843662_c7973fdbd7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAHTSE)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/35179846812_8dfc91feff_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VAHUNY)

After
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4277/34503463614_8460a8df2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UyXgDG)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4272/34503461004_413384c382_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UyXfSG)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/35217237761_289ce257a1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VE2xQv)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2017, 19:42
Shocking state of your boot! :shocked: :laugh: Good to see that your car is not wrapped in cotton wool and gets some proper use. Engine bay looks mint too. Funny as I was checking my oil and water today and thinking it needed a good clean under there. This could be the push I needed. :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 20:12
Shocking state of your boot! :shocked: :laugh: Good to see that your car is not wrapped in cotton wool and gets some proper use. Engine bay looks mint too. Funny as I was checking my oil and water today and thinking it needed a good clean under there. This could be the push I needed. :laugh:


It's my daily driver workhorse car - used for work business as well as personal use, so it can take a bit of beating.  :laugh:

I can go months without touching the engine bay.  I didn't get time to do it at my big easter detail but gave it a going over a bit later on.  But as I was sorting the boot tonight, thought I'd just give it the once over as trying to keep on top of it, as it's a pita to clean if you let it go ages.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 June 2017, 21:10
I just pressure wash by 'boot' out. :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 21:14
I just pressure wash by 'boot' out. :laugh: :laugh:

Redneck.  :wink:  Pretty soon we'll be seeing you on one of those YouTube vids showing people jet washing the insides of their cars/trucks.   Popular method of cleaning in America, are you going to start a uk trend.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2017, 23:36
Thanks everybody for the advice, all rather compelling I must admit. I'll see how my pennies look this payday, perhaps I'll start a DA fund alongside my new tyres fund! Seriously though, it has got me thinking so thanks again eveyone.

Just had a look on-line - DAS6 or DAS6 Pro Plus? With the microfibre kits there seems to be £70 in it. Is the Pro Plus worth the extra?

Next I'll be being told off for not having a jet washer :rolleyes: :whistle: :laugh:

You don't have a jet washer.  :shocked: :grin:

Good question about the DAS6 v Da6 Pro Plus.  £70 is a big difference.  The main difference is the 'throw' of the Pro Plus.  At 15mm compared to the 8mm of the standard DAS6 you will find the main benefit to be the ability to achieve greater correction with less physical effort in less time, as the oscillating head (and pad) covers more ground (15mm) with each oscillation.  I switched to Pro Plus last year and have found it to be a better DA (I moved from a Meguiars G220 which is similar to the DAS6).  But for someone starting out with a DA, the DAS6 is a really good option and has one advantage over the Pro Plus - the former can take normal pads (5", 6" etc) and also spot pads (3" on a smaller backing plate).  The Pro Plus design means that you can use the 5 and 6" backing plates that come with it, but due to the nature of the backing plate fixing to the machine, you cannot fit a smaller (75mm) backing plate and therefore you cannot use spot pads with it.  This is quite an important thing to consider as there are many areas on the mk7 golf that really need a spot pad.  I'm going to be looking at adding to my DA kit later this year to add a machine for spot pad use to supplement my DAS6 Pro Plus.  For this reason plus taking into account you are a complete newcomer to DA polishing, imo the DAS6 would be the better buy.  You can always upgrade later to a machine with a longer throw. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 17 June 2017, 07:15
I just pressure wash by 'boot' out. :laugh: :laugh:

Redneck.  :wink:  Pretty soon we'll be seeing you on one of those YouTube vids showing people jet washing the insides of their cars/trucks.   Popular method of cleaning in America, are you going to start a uk trend.  :grin:

If I had pleather seats, maybe, but I've got alcantara don't you know.

We did stop at an OK Diner and had burgers with stars and stripes flags holding them together. The flags were erected on the back corners of the bed for the ride home. :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 June 2017, 08:56
I just pressure wash by 'boot' out. :laugh: :laugh:

Redneck.  :wink:  Pretty soon we'll be seeing you on one of those YouTube vids showing people jet washing the insides of their cars/trucks.   Popular method of cleaning in America, are you going to start a uk trend.  :grin:

If I had pleather seats, maybe, but I've got alcantara don't you know.



Posh trailer trash then.  :tongue: :laugh:

The alcantara is very nice, comfortable too.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2017, 19:13
Thanks everybody for the advice, all rather compelling I must admit. I'll see how my pennies look this payday, perhaps I'll start a DA fund alongside my new tyres fund! Seriously though, it has got me thinking so thanks again eveyone.

Just had a look on-line - DAS6 or DAS6 Pro Plus? With the microfibre kits there seems to be £70 in it. Is the Pro Plus worth the extra?

Next I'll be being told off for not having a jet washer :rolleyes: :whistle: :laugh:

You don't have a jet washer.  :shocked: :grin:

Good question about the DAS6 v Da6 Pro Plus.  £70 is a big difference.  The main difference is the 'throw' of the Pro Plus.  At 15mm compared to the 8mm of the standard DAS6 you will find the main benefit to be the ability to achieve greater correction with less physical effort in less time, as the oscillating head (and pad) covers more ground (15mm) with each oscillation.  I switched to Pro Plus last year and have found it to be a better DA (I moved from a Meguiars G220 which is similar to the DAS6).  But for someone starting out with a DA, the DAS6 is a really good option and has one advantage over the Pro Plus - the former can take normal pads (5", 6" etc) and also spot pads (3" on a smaller backing plate).  The Pro Plus design means that you can use the 5 and 6" backing plates that come with it, but due to the nature of the backing plate fixing to the machine, you cannot fit a smaller (75mm) backing plate and therefore you cannot use spot pads with it.  This is quite an important thing to consider as there are many areas on the mk7 golf that really need a spot pad.  I'm going to be looking at adding to my DA kit later this year to add a machine for spot pad use to supplement my DAS6 Pro Plus.  For this reason plus taking into account you are a complete newcomer to DA polishing, imo the DAS6 would be the better buy.  You can always upgrade later to a machine with a longer throw.

I am thinking about a jet washer :wink: Thanks for the advice, I'm considering the pro as it has the better motor of the plus and can take the different sized pads. I'm very much a middle of the road chap, except for colours on occasion...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 18 June 2017, 10:16
Thanks everybody for the advice, all rather compelling I must admit. I'll see how my pennies look this payday, perhaps I'll start a DA fund alongside my new tyres fund! Seriously though, it has got me thinking so thanks again eveyone.

Just had a look on-line - DAS6 or DAS6 Pro Plus? With the microfibre kits there seems to be £70 in it. Is the Pro Plus worth the extra?

Next I'll be being told off for not having a jet washer :rolleyes: :whistle: :laugh:

You don't have a jet washer.  :shocked: :grin:

Good question about the DAS6 v Da6 Pro Plus.  £70 is a big difference.  The main difference is the 'throw' of the Pro Plus.  At 15mm compared to the 8mm of the standard DAS6 you will find the main benefit to be the ability to achieve greater correction with less physical effort in less time, as the oscillating head (and pad) covers more ground (15mm) with each oscillation.  I switched to Pro Plus last year and have found it to be a better DA (I moved from a Meguiars G220 which is similar to the DAS6).  But for someone starting out with a DA, the DAS6 is a really good option and has one advantage over the Pro Plus - the former can take normal pads (5", 6" etc) and also spot pads (3" on a smaller backing plate).  The Pro Plus design means that you can use the 5 and 6" backing plates that come with it, but due to the nature of the backing plate fixing to the machine, you cannot fit a smaller (75mm) backing plate and therefore you cannot use spot pads with it.  This is quite an important thing to consider as there are many areas on the mk7 golf that really need a spot pad.  I'm going to be looking at adding to my DA kit later this year to add a machine for spot pad use to supplement my DAS6 Pro Plus.  For this reason plus taking into account you are a complete newcomer to DA polishing, imo the DAS6 would be the better buy.  You can always upgrade later to a machine with a longer throw.

I am thinking about a jet washer :wink: Thanks for the advice, I'm considering the pro as it has the better motor of the plus and can take the different sized pads. I'm very much a middle of the road chap, except for colours on occasion...

I've only recently (earlier this year) acquired a pressure washer; an entry level Nilfisk model. I wish I'd got one sooner. I find it makes car cleaning much easier, and with a good (Autobrite) snowfoam lance, I find it's possible to remove most of the dirt before having to make any contact between paintwork and woolly mitt, so helps further minimise the risk of swirls. It's also really useful for jobs around the home  - removing the green algae and dirt from paths, garden shed etc. If you get one, you won't regret it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 18 June 2017, 19:42
2nd attempt with DAS,done front end with megs MF kit .. 99% swirl free  :shocked:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170618_163918_zpsfd4mren2.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170618_163727_zpsyo2f9fat.jpg)
Thanks to booth for her advice ,and the toothbrush worked a treat . think i done a better job this time , just the sides and roof to do ,maybe in the morning ill get it finished..
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 June 2017, 20:42
Thanks everybody for the advice, all rather compelling I must admit. I'll see how my pennies look this payday, perhaps I'll start a DA fund alongside my new tyres fund! Seriously though, it has got me thinking so thanks again eveyone.

Just had a look on-line - DAS6 or DAS6 Pro Plus? With the microfibre kits there seems to be £70 in it. Is the Pro Plus worth the extra?

Next I'll be being told off for not having a jet washer :rolleyes: :whistle: :laugh:

You don't have a jet washer.  :shocked: :grin:

Good question about the DAS6 v Da6 Pro Plus.  £70 is a big difference.  The main difference is the 'throw' of the Pro Plus.  At 15mm compared to the 8mm of the standard DAS6 you will find the main benefit to be the ability to achieve greater correction with less physical effort in less time, as the oscillating head (and pad) covers more ground (15mm) with each oscillation.  I switched to Pro Plus last year and have found it to be a better DA (I moved from a Meguiars G220 which is similar to the DAS6).  But for someone starting out with a DA, the DAS6 is a really good option and has one advantage over the Pro Plus - the former can take normal pads (5", 6" etc) and also spot pads (3" on a smaller backing plate).  The Pro Plus design means that you can use the 5 and 6" backing plates that come with it, but due to the nature of the backing plate fixing to the machine, you cannot fit a smaller (75mm) backing plate and therefore you cannot use spot pads with it.  This is quite an important thing to consider as there are many areas on the mk7 golf that really need a spot pad.  I'm going to be looking at adding to my DA kit later this year to add a machine for spot pad use to supplement my DAS6 Pro Plus.  For this reason plus taking into account you are a complete newcomer to DA polishing, imo the DAS6 would be the better buy.  You can always upgrade later to a machine with a longer throw.

I am thinking about a jet washer :wink: Thanks for the advice, I'm considering the pro as it has the better motor of the plus and can take the different sized pads. I'm very much a middle of the road chap, except for colours on occasion...

I've only recently (earlier this year) acquired a pressure washer; an entry level Nilfisk model. I wish I'd got one sooner. I find it makes car cleaning much easier, and with a good (Autobrite) snowfoam lance, I find it's possible to remove most of the dirt before having to make any contact between paintwork and woolly mitt, so helps further minimise the risk of swirls. It's also really useful for jobs around the home  - removing the green algae and dirt from paths, garden shed etc. If you get one, you won't regret it.

You people are gonna cost me a fortune!

hepton, that looks superb and is adding even more pressure on me to get some money out :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2017, 22:14
2nd attempt with DAS,done front end with megs MF kit .. 99% swirl free  :shocked:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170618_163918_zpsfd4mren2.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170618_163727_zpsyo2f9fat.jpg)
Thanks to booth for her advice ,and the toothbrush worked a treat . think i done a better job this time , just the sides and roof to do ,maybe in the morning ill get it finished..

That is looking stunning, what a superb job you've done. 👍  Fantastic work, you should be really proud.   :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2017, 22:18

You people are gonna cost me a fortune!


I think we should take bets on how long it is until you crumble and dust off the wallet.  Priorities though:

1) Pressure washer
2) DA
3) something else critical
4) something else critical
5) something else critical
6) something else critical.........

 :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 19 June 2017, 06:01
2nd attempt with DAS,done front end with megs MF kit .. 99% swirl free  :shocked:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170618_163918_zpsfd4mren2.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170618_163727_zpsyo2f9fat.jpg)
Thanks to booth for her advice ,and the toothbrush worked a treat . think i done a better job this time , just the sides and roof to do ,maybe in the morning ill get it finished..

That is looking stunning, what a superb job you've done. 👍  Fantastic work, you should be really proud.   :cool:
Thanks  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 June 2017, 10:51
Looks great hepton. I find it very satisfying to see the results after I've Polished my car with my DA and I hope you do too.

Look forward to seeing pictures of the whole car, when you've finished it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 11:45

You people are gonna cost me a fortune!


I think we should take bets on how long it is until you crumble and dust off the wallet.  Priorities though:

1) Pressure washer
2) DA
3) something else critical
4) something else critical
5) something else critical
6) something else critical.........

 :laugh:

I've just seen my car and it was covered in dust, I think Watts has just opened his wallet  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2017, 13:49

You people are gonna cost me a fortune!


I think we should take bets on how long it is until you crumble and dust off the wallet.  Priorities though:

1) Pressure washer
2) DA
3) something else critical
4) something else critical
5) something else critical
6) something else critical.........

 :laugh:

I've just seen my car and it was covered in dust, I think Watts has just opened his wallet  :laugh:

 :grin:

That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 19 June 2017, 16:33
Early start this morning all done now..  :whistle:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170619_125510_zpskfh6wavk.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170619_111656_zpshu6h5m8r.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/8354426d-5eb5-4fa0-baf3-c509ffa4eb4d_zpsnviem11k.jpg)

Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 19 June 2017, 17:57
Early start this morning all done now..  :whistle:

Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:

Looks brilliant hepton. Great effort - in this heatwave weather too. Not surprised you're feeling knackered.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 June 2017, 18:13
That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:

Is that why hundreds of the little bugggers stick themselves on my night time dew covered black bonnet and roof?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 19 June 2017, 19:17
Early start this morning all done now..  :whistle:

Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:

Looks brilliant hepton. Great effort - in this heatwave weather too. Not surprised you're feeling knackered.
cheers mate , i was sweating buckets doing it , ice cold beers now to cool me down  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2017, 19:50
That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:

Is that why hundreds of the little bugggers stick themselves on my night time dew covered black bonnet and roof?
Early start this morning all done now..  :whistle:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170619_125510_zpskfh6wavk.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170619_111656_zpshu6h5m8r.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/8354426d-5eb5-4fa0-baf3-c509ffa4eb4d_zpsnviem11k.jpg)

Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:

So good, I'll quote it again. Top job hepton.  Better than new.  Now go get an ice cold beer and lie down, and rest your DA arm....apart from raising bottle to mouth of course.  :wink:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2017, 19:51
That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:

Is that why hundreds of the little bugggers stick themselves on my night time dew covered black bonnet and roof?

Yep, blame Watts.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 19 June 2017, 22:16
That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:

Is that why hundreds of the little bugggers stick themselves on my night time dew covered black bonnet and roof?

Yep, blame Watts.

No, can't be me, I haven't opened my wallet yet. Do the shops still take the white five pound notes? :laugh:

Anyways, I'm away on holiday right now so can't be buying any shed fillers.....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 22:18
I managed to give it a good seeing to over the weekend.

(http://i.imgur.com/FbTlMzj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kOkPSvO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/h6l4TPB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/w7iBQdx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7zA50DJ.jpg)

Look no fogs!

(http://i.imgur.com/8LCbhXi.jpg)

This is one for the people in the know/Rebecca. What on earth is this? It looks to me like mineral deposits from standing water after a wash, but it is completely smooth to the touch and didn't budge when I tried a bit of SRP on it. I hope it's not something that I have inflicted!

(http://i.imgur.com/icNqgYX.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 22:33
Early start this morning all done now..  :whistle:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170619_125510_zpskfh6wavk.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/20170619_111656_zpshu6h5m8r.jpg)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/hepton69/8354426d-5eb5-4fa0-baf3-c509ffa4eb4d_zpsnviem11k.jpg)

Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:

Seriously, that looks perfect but in today's weather, you're properly hard core. Me, I'd be dead if I done half that in half the temperature today.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 June 2017, 22:34
I managed to give it a good seeing to over the weekend.

(http://i.imgur.com/FbTlMzj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kOkPSvO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/h6l4TPB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/w7iBQdx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7zA50DJ.jpg)

Look no fogs!

(http://i.imgur.com/8LCbhXi.jpg)

This is one for the people in the know/Rebecca. What on earth is this? It looks to me like mineral deposits from standing water after a wash, but it is completely smooth to the touch and didn't budge when I tried a bit of SRP on it. I hope it's not something that I have inflicted!

(http://i.imgur.com/icNqgYX.jpg)

Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 22:38
That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:

Is that why hundreds of the little bugggers stick themselves on my night time dew covered black bonnet and roof?

Yep, blame Watts.

No, can't be me, I haven't opened my wallet yet. Do the shops still take the white five pound notes? :laugh:

Anyways, I'm away on holiday right now so can't be buying any shed fillers.....

Not going to bother washing the car in anticipation of the incoming dust in that case :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 19 June 2017, 22:39
That explains the news headline "Freak plague of moths hits UK".  :laugh:

Is that why hundreds of the little bugggers stick themselves on my night time dew covered black bonnet and roof?
Early start this morning all done now..

Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:

So good, I'll quote it again. Top job hepton.  Better than new.  Now go get an ice cold beer and lie down, and rest your DA arm....apart from raising bottle to mouth of course.  :wink:
thanks was hard work  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 19 June 2017, 22:42
Early start this morning all done now..  :whistle:


Im bloody knackered now  :cry:  :cry: looks brand new  :cool:

Seriously, that looks perfect but in today's weather, you're properly hard core. Me, I'd be dead if I done half that in half the temperature today.
thanks ,only chance i had to do it ,its killed me off , ill rest tomorrow  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 19 June 2017, 22:44
I managed to give it a good seeing to over the weekend.

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Look no fogs!

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This is one for the people in the know/Rebecca. What on earth is this? It looks to me like mineral deposits from standing water after a wash, but it is completely smooth to the touch and didn't budge when I tried a bit of SRP on it. I hope it's not something that I have inflicted!

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stunning  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 19 June 2017, 22:49
Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.

Thanks for your reply Rebecca.

I won't get round to washing it for another couple of weeks so I'll try your suggestions. Failing that I'll inspect all four alloys and possibly send it into the stealers to request replacements.

The only thing that has touched them is tap water, snow foam, tardis and fallout remover. The latter two were rinsed thoroughly away and were not left to dry, even so I shouldn't imagine that they would leave such a mark that almost resembles scratches.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 20 June 2017, 09:20
Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.

Thanks for your reply Rebecca.

I won't get round to washing it for another couple of weeks so I'll try your suggestions. Failing that I'll inspect all four alloys and possibly send it into the stealers to request replacements.

The only thing that has touched them is tap water, snow foam, tardis and fallout remover. The latter two were rinsed thoroughly away and were not left to dry, even so I shouldn't imagine that they would leave such a mark that almost resembles scratches.

I'd get it to the dealer asap, the longer you leave it the more chance of them saying 'it wasn't like that when you picked it up'
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 20 June 2017, 20:50
Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.

Thanks for your reply Rebecca.

I won't get round to washing it for another couple of weeks so I'll try your suggestions. Failing that I'll inspect all four alloys and possibly send it into the stealers to request replacements.

The only thing that has touched them is tap water, snow foam, tardis and fallout remover. The latter two were rinsed thoroughly away and were not left to dry, even so I shouldn't imagine that they would leave such a mark that almost resembles scratches.

I'd get it to the dealer asap, the longer you leave it the more chance of them saying 'it wasn't like that when you picked it up'

I'll give all four alloys a good clean this weekend, inspect them all thoroughly, try Rebecca's suggestion and then go from there. If I have no joy then I'll book it in. I picked it up dirty so they didn't touch it at all, I'm not sure if that will go in my favour.

I'm not trying to pull a fast one with them though, if I have inflicted it somehow I would hold my hands up and live with it. I just can't imagine how on earth I could have done it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 21 June 2017, 12:07
Congrats Heptonstall on a job well done looks spot on :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 22 June 2017, 07:26
Coming from a man who's just managed to put a small swirl mark on his recently professionally detailed Gti I don't trust myself with a DA polisher  :rolleyes: seriously nice job Hepton well done and also Hog your car looks great, good luck with the alloys  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 June 2017, 09:38
Coming from a man who's just managed to put a small swirl mark on his recently professionally detailed Gti I don't trust myself with a DA polisher  :rolleyes: seriously nice job Hepton well done and also Hog your car looks great, good luck with the alloys  :wink:

But the DA will get the swirl mark out, lol. I wouldn't beat yourself up about the swirl mark you inflicted - why do you think we all use DA's.  :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 22 June 2017, 18:09
Coming from a man who's just managed to put a small swirl mark on his recently professionally detailed Gti I don't trust myself with a DA polisher  :rolleyes: seriously nice job Hepton well done and also Hog your car looks great, good luck with the alloys  :wink:

But the DA will get the swirl mark out, lol. I wouldn't beat yourself up about the swirl mark you inflicted - why do you think we all use DA's.  :wink: :laugh:

Its just that I envisage there being no paint left to swirl after me being let loose with one!  :grin: my self inflicted swirl mark was done after I'd spotted where my hand had been casually resting whilst filling up earlier in day on edge of roof spoiler, I just grabbed a cloth (probably more like t-shirt material than a decent microfibre!) and thought I'd quickly remove it..... :whistle:

Since joining the forum I have bought some gear from WoWo which included some mf cloths so I have no defence
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 June 2017, 18:48
Coming from a man who's just managed to put a small swirl mark on his recently professionally detailed Gti I don't trust myself with a DA polisher  :rolleyes: seriously nice job Hepton well done and also Hog your car looks great, good luck with the alloys  :wink:

But the DA will get the swirl mark out, lol. I wouldn't beat yourself up about the swirl mark you inflicted - why do you think we all use DA's.  :wink: :laugh:

Its just that I envisage there being no paint left to swirl after me being let loose with one!  :grin: my self inflicted swirl mark was done after I'd spotted where my hand had been casually resting whilst filling up earlier in day on edge of roof spoiler, I just grabbed a cloth (probably more like t-shirt material than a decent microfibre!) and thought I'd quickly remove it..... :whistle:

Since joining the forum I have bought some gear from WoWo which included some mf cloths so I have no defence

The paintwork is so easily marked, if you use anything other than kitten's breath to remove marks, it swirls.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 22 June 2017, 19:24
Thanks Rebecca, I think in future if I spot anything other than bird poop on it then I'll leave it until I wash the car, probably safer, either that or a quick spray of a detailer with a good mf?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 13:12
Just a quick maintenance wash today to get rid of the summer pollen, bug splatter and some other crap left behind from yesterday’s storm.  As always the 2-step pre-wash did all the hard work leaving very little for the bucket wash.

Summer grime

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ValetPro Advanced Snow Foam

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Quickie action vid pressure rinsing the snow foam off.  Removed a fair amount of the grime.  And good to see the Swissvax Oryx wax showing its value.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Hh3Qf_22I

Quickie action vid applying ValetPro Citrus Pre-wash via snow foam lance (not quite as fluid a technique as usual, as hard holding an iphone in one hand and controlling pressure washer and lance with the other, lol). 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzkXY2qbQeQ

Followed by quick bucket wash, dry, polish tailpipes and dress tyres.

All done.

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Yes the hubs still need painting, and I missed a little spot near the bolt cover but sorted now. Off to go give it a drink of V Power.....

In its natural habitat - at the watering hole....

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 15:00
Cracking job - and videos! Jet wash porn! Interesting to see how the pre wash goes on and it's consistency, my snowfoam is more like bubblebath on the car. I'm not bothering now but will once I do finally get a jet wash... :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 June 2017, 15:01

Bit dirty to start
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Snow foam
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Vac n Blo dry off
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WoWo Wheel towels
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1 hour later
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Good work as usual Bec.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2017, 15:14
Cracking job - and videos! Jet wash porn! Interesting to see how the pre wash goes on and it's consistency, my snowfoam is more like bubblebath on the car. I'm not bothering now but will once I do finally get a jet wash... :whistle:

+1 for the cracking job Rebecca. Is pump no.7 for regular VIP customers who have a car that's partial to frequent fill-ups from the high octane nozzle? :grin:

Watts, add a decent snow foam lance to your list of up-coming purchases if you want to get a good thick application of snow foam. I have an Autobrite one, which I rate highly.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 15:51
Cracking job - and videos! Jet wash porn! Interesting to see how the pre wash goes on and it's consistency, my snowfoam is more like bubblebath on the car. I'm not bothering now but will once I do finally get a jet wash... :whistle:

+1 for the cracking job Rebecca. Is pump no.7 for regular VIP customers who have a car that's partial to frequent fill-ups from the high octane nozzle? :grin:

Watts, add a decent snow foam lance to your list of up-coming purchases if you want to get a good thick application of snow foam. I have an Autobrite one, which I rate highly.

Autobrite, okay thanks, that's on the list. Just been looking at jet washers trying to find a bargain, just to ease the pain a little :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 16:21
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 16:25
Cracking job - and videos! Jet wash porn! Interesting to see how the pre wash goes on and it's consistency, my snowfoam is more like bubblebath on the car. I'm not bothering now but will once I do finally get a jet wash... :whistle:

+1 for the cracking job Rebecca. Is pump no.7 for regular VIP customers who have a car that's partial to frequent fill-ups from the high octane nozzle? :grin:


Haha, yes, it's an R only pump.  And it sure does like to suckle from the 99RON teat.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 16:36
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html

Very useful, thanks :smiley: Oh my poor wallet :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 16:48
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html

Very useful, thanks :smiley: Oh my poor wallet :cry:

Get it out for just these two items, then you can put it away again for another hundred years. :laugh:

In all seriousness, you will find these two things will transform car cleaning. 

Go on, you know you're worth it....well your car is).  :kiss:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 June 2017, 16:48
It is 2017 you know  :whistle:

Your videoing in portrait  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2017, 16:49
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

Watts, I'd recommend that you get your pressure washer first; Nilfisk and Karcher each have their own unique style of connectors for attachments to their pressure washers, so when you order your snow foam lance, you'll need to know if you want one with a Nilfisk or Karcher connector.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 16:54
It is 2017 you know  :whistle:

Your videoing in portrait  :tongue:

Do this sum:

Right-handed operative + iPhone 7 plus + female hands + iPhone in left hand + trigger action pressure washer in right hand + full snow foam lance on pressure washer + gravel driveway underfoot = ?




Answer:  Portrait videos.  :kiss:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 17:28
Thanks all for the jet washer advice, Nilfisk on order. Dust storm and release of previously believed extinct species of moth (last seen alive before the war) expected Tuseday....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 17:50
Thanks all for the jet washer advice, Nilfisk on order. Dust storm and release of previously believed extinct species of moth (last seen alive before the war) expected Tuseday....

Hurrah!  Two of the best detailing purchases you can make. :smiley:  Bring on the moth-fest!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 23 June 2017, 17:51
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

This is something I've been thinking about getting for a while, thanks for the links, is the Magifoam that comes with the AB one a good product do you know?

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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2017, 18:35
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

This is something I've been thinking about getting for a while, thanks for the links, is the Magifoam that comes with the AB one a good product do you know?

I found it was very good; thick and clingy with a good long dwell time and it's ph neutral so won't strip any wax or sealant from your car. I'd didn't replace it with more Magifoam as I already had a 5 litre container of Valet Pro ph neutral snow foam which I also find to be very good, and it's cheaper than Magifoam.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 23 June 2017, 18:55
Cheers for that SRGTD, think I'll give it a go and see how I get on with it........I'll also try to improve my "quote" posting skills  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 18:59

This is something I've been thinking about getting for a while, thanks for the links, is the Magifoam that comes with the AB one a good product do you know?


I've not ever used Magifoam, but I think it's quite well regarded. 

My preferred snow foams are ValetPro Advanced Neutral http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

and, Bilt Hamber Auto Foam  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165

Both are of a thinner consistency than some which I personally prefer as I find some of the thicker (shaving foam consistency) ones don't do much other than cling to the car.  The thinner foams, cling long enough but then run well off the paintwork carrying the grime with them. 

I would avoid Meguiars Hyper Wash which is not very effective. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 19:26
Thanks all for the jet washer advice, Nilfisk on order. Dust storm and release of previously believed extinct species of moth (last seen alive before the war) expected Tuseday....

Hurrah!  Two of the best detailing purchases you can make. :smiley:  Bring on the moth-fest!

Not so fast! Argos withdrew from the deal, no idea why. Tried to get a C110 from the cleanstore and their website went down! Still, I'm committed now and will try again later.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 June 2017, 19:33
It is 2017 you know  :whistle:

Your videoing in portrait  :tongue:

Do this sum:

Right-handed operative + iPhone 7 plus + female hands + iPhone in left hand + trigger action pressure washer in right hand + full snow foam lance on pressure washer + gravel driveway underfoot = ?




Answer:  Portrait videos.  :kiss:

Simple, you hold the phone in your left hand in landscape and when you want to start the video you press the volume button and then press it again to stop the video.  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 19:41
It is 2017 you know  :whistle:

Your videoing in portrait  :tongue:

Do this sum:

Right-handed operative + iPhone 7 plus + female hands + iPhone in left hand + trigger action pressure washer in right hand + full snow foam lance on pressure washer + gravel driveway underfoot = ?




Answer:  Portrait videos.  :kiss:

Simple, you hold the phone in your left hand in landscape and when you want to start the video you press the volume button and then press it again to stop the video.  :whistle:

 :rolleyes: 

I know the camera can be operated via the volume buttons, but with the protective case I currently have it's easier said than done.  Anyway most (maybe not you) get the gist with the vid I'm sure. It wasn't planned, just done spontaneously on a whim.  I wasn't going for Palme d'Or winning production.

Anything else? 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 19:57
Thanks all for the jet washer advice, Nilfisk on order. Dust storm and release of previously believed extinct species of moth (last seen alive before the war) expected Tuseday....

Hurrah!  Two of the best detailing purchases you can make. :smiley:  Bring on the moth-fest!

Not so fast! Argos withdrew from the deal, no idea why. Tried to get a C110 from the cleanstore and their website went down! Still, I'm committed now and will try again later.

Bummer!  Keep persisting and a Nilfisk PW will be yours soon I'm sure.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 23 June 2017, 20:00

This is something I've been thinking about getting for a while, thanks for the links, is the Magifoam that comes with the AB one a good product do you know?


I've not ever used Magifoam, but I think it's quite well regarded. 

My preferred snow foams are ValetPro Advanced Neutral http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

and, Bilt Hamber Auto Foam  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165

Both are of a thinner consistency than some which I personally prefer as I find some of the thicker (shaving foam consistency) ones don't do much other than cling to the car.  The thinner foams, cling long enough but then run well off the paintwork carrying the grime with them. 

I would avoid Meguiars Hyper Wash which is not very effective.

Thanks Rebecca, was about to order some wash buckets from CYC so I might get the VP as well so I can compare with the Magifoam
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 June 2017, 20:59
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

Watts, I'd recommend that you get your pressure washer first; Nilfisk and Karcher each have their own unique style of connectors for attachments to their pressure washers, so when you order your snow foam lance, you'll need to know if you want one with a Nilfisk or Karcher connector.

Which Nilfisk connector do I need? Quick release or Alto? Annoyingly the Nilfisk website doesn't use the same terms and I don't want to get the wrong one....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 23 June 2017, 21:08
It is 2017 you know  :whistle:

Your videoing in portrait  :tongue:

Do this sum:

Right-handed operative + iPhone 7 plus + female hands + iPhone in left hand + trigger action pressure washer in right hand + full snow foam lance on pressure washer + gravel driveway underfoot = ?




Answer:  Portrait videos.  :kiss:

Simple, you hold the phone in your left hand in landscape and when you want to start the video you press the volume button and then press it again to stop the video.  :whistle:

 :rolleyes: 

I know the camera can be operated via the volume buttons, but with the protective case I currently have it's easier said than done.  Anyway most (maybe not you) get the gist with the vid I'm sure. It wasn't planned, just done spontaneously on a whim.  I wasn't going for Palme d'Or winning production.

Anything else?

My post was meant as a bit of a p!ss take, not seriously taking a dig at your videoing efforts.  :embarrassed: sorry
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 21:16
My post was meant as a bit of a p!ss take, not seriously taking a dig at your videoing efforts.  :embarrassed: sorry

It's ok, I know you were just taking the piss (again, lol).  The vids were just done on the hoof, impromptu, as a sort of lance-eye-view snapshot of a clean in-progress, I didn't expect such critical scrutiny. :tongue:  If was doing an instructional video I'd make an effort.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 June 2017, 21:17

This is something I've been thinking about getting for a while, thanks for the links, is the Magifoam that comes with the AB one a good product do you know?


I've not ever used Magifoam, but I think it's quite well regarded. 

My preferred snow foams are ValetPro Advanced Neutral http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

and, Bilt Hamber Auto Foam  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165

Both are of a thinner consistency than some which I personally prefer as I find some of the thicker (shaving foam consistency) ones don't do much other than cling to the car.  The thinner foams, cling long enough but then run well off the paintwork carrying the grime with them. 

I would avoid Meguiars Hyper Wash which is not very effective.

Thanks Rebecca, was about to order some wash buckets from CYC so I might get the VP as well so I can compare with the Magifoam

Great, let us know how they compare.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 23 June 2017, 22:58
the magicfoam leaves stains on your windows when you drop them a few days later,  :sick:
valet pro much beter :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 June 2017, 23:06
Thanks Watts, Simon and SRGTD.  :smiley:

Watts, follow SRGTD's very good advice and get yourself a proper snowfoam lance to complement your impending pressure washer purchase  :wink:  Appying snow foam (and citrus pre wash) is on another level with a decent lance.  The Autobrite one is great, as is the CYC one. Both are made by Italian company PA and have very robust bottles, just different shapes. 

I have one of each.  The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one. Apart from price (AB one is on offer), and bottle shape, the only difference between the two, is the CYC lance blades are horizontal so you spray up/down, and the AB blades are vertical so spray back/forth.

Watts, I'd recommend that you get your pressure washer first; Nilfisk and Karcher each have their own unique style of connectors for attachments to their pressure washers, so when you order your snow foam lance, you'll need to know if you want one with a Nilfisk or Karcher connector.

Which Nilfisk connector do I need? Quick release or Alto? Annoyingly the Nilfisk website doesn't use the same terms and I don't want to get the wrong one....

Don't know if different models of Nilfisk pressure washer have different types of connector but for mine - the C110, it was connector at the bottom of the drop down list on the Autobrite website; the Nilfisk/Kew/Alto (bayonet) connector.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 June 2017, 00:50
Taa very muchly, that's on order now too!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 June 2017, 07:15
Taa very muchly, that's on order now too!

No problem. I found it's quite a tight fit the first few times I attached it to my pressure washer. I lightly greased the connector and it was much better after that.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 June 2017, 09:37
Taa very muchly, that's on order now too!

No problem. I found it's quite a tight fit the first few times I attached it to my pressure washer. I lightly greased the connector and it was much better after that.

Good tip, thanks :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bdm85 on 24 June 2017, 23:18
picked up my 7.5 GTI in Isaac blue this morning.  Asked the dealer for it not to be prepped, so I spent all of today detailing it.  Thankfully it stayed dry but unfortunately there weren't enough hours in the day. Still have Gtechniq wheel and windscreen sealant to apply.

Sorry only the one photo, will take more once fully finished.

The car was decon washed, clayed, Blackfire GEP, AFPP and finished with a coat of midnight sun wax (may give it another coat).

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4208/35343916182_e5e43f79ef_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VRdNVd)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2017, 23:24
picked up my 7.5 GTI in Isaac blue this morning.  Asked the dealer for it not to be prepped, so I spent all of today detailing it.  Thankfully it stayed dry but unfortunately there weren't enough hours in the day. Still have Gtechniq wheel and windscreen sealant to apply.

Sorry only the one photo, will take more once fully finished.

The car was decon washed, clayed, Blackfire GEP, AFPP and finished with a coat of midnight sun wax (may give it another coat).

https://flic.kr/p/VRdNVd

Looks fabulous!  Great work.  :cool:

To get the pic to embed you need to copy and paste the BBCode which you can only do from full Flickr website (not an option with mobile app).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 June 2017, 23:27
picked up my 7.5 GTI in Isaac blue this morning.  Asked the dealer for it not to be prepped, so I spent all of today detailing it.  Thankfully it stayed dry but unfortunately there weren't enough hours in the day. Still have Gtechniq wheel and windscreen sealant to apply.

Sorry only the one photo, will take more once fully finished.

The car was decon washed, clayed, Blackfire GEP, AFPP and finished with a coat of midnight sun wax (may give it another coat).

https://flic.kr/p/VRdNVd

Looks great. I like the red accents of the GTI with Isaac Blue. Look forward to seeing some more pictures.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bdm85 on 24 June 2017, 23:40
Colour looks great in the flesh, photos don't do it justice.  I bought it based on a small swatch, so glad I did. Works well with the red accents.

So many other details I picked up when cleaning, like the honeycomb profile has been carried into the lights.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2017, 23:43
Colour looks great in the flesh, photos don't do it justice.  I bought it based on a small swatch, so glad I did. Works well with the red accents.

So many other details I picked up when cleaning, like the honeycomb profile has been carried into the lights.



I've taken the liberty of embedding your pic, hope you don't mind, but it's nice to see it in all it's glory!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: bdm85 on 24 June 2017, 23:45
Thanks 😀

I couldn't face starting the laptop up. Will do tomorrow once the cars finished!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 25 June 2017, 01:54

This is something I've been thinking about getting for a while, thanks for the links, is the Magifoam that comes with the AB one a good product do you know?


I've not ever used Magifoam, but I think it's quite well regarded. 

My preferred snow foams are ValetPro Advanced Neutral http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/valet-pro-advanced-neutral-snow-foam/prod_1087.html

and, Bilt Hamber Auto Foam  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1165

Both are of a thinner consistency than some which I personally prefer as I find some of the thicker (shaving foam consistency) ones don't do much other than cling to the car.  The thinner foams, cling long enough but then run well off the paintwork carrying the grime with them. 

I would avoid Meguiars Hyper Wash which is not very effective.

Thanks Rebecca, was about to order some wash buckets from CYC so I might get the VP as well so I can compare with the Magifoam

I have used lots of magifoam and although it's great at being thick and foamy, that's all it's good for. It doesn't really clean like a lot of the other foams on the market do and it stays on the drive for hours. I use Bilt Hamber Auto Foam and it only needs a 5 minute dwell time and it actually cleans really well, it's especially handy in the winter for a touch-less wash/rinse.

In my experience I would steer clear of Autobrite as you can buy better products elsewhere for a lot cheaper.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 June 2017, 18:51
Well we got back after a run about yesterday decided to give the Gti a clean and quick wax nothing over the top but as I walked back to the car caught a glimpse of this reflection so thought I'd share it  :whistle: you can get a good result with minimal effort at times

(https://s22.postimg.org/3ry5ft7hd/20170624_181028.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hlmi4v02l/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 25 June 2017, 23:29
Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.

Thanks for your reply Rebecca.

I won't get round to washing it for another couple of weeks so I'll try your suggestions. Failing that I'll inspect all four alloys and possibly send it into the stealers to request replacements.

The only thing that has touched them is tap water, snow foam, tardis and fallout remover. The latter two were rinsed thoroughly away and were not left to dry, even so I shouldn't imagine that they would leave such a mark that almost resembles scratches.

I'd get it to the dealer asap, the longer you leave it the more chance of them saying 'it wasn't like that when you picked it up'

I tried white vinegar soaked cotton wool pads and then a small bit a clay. Both efforts didn't touch the marks. I did notice that they aren't that visible when not in direct sunlight and I have had a long think about what to do next.

I have decided that I can't be bothered to do anything about them and I'll just live with them along with my drivers side floor crunch, passenger door bass vibrations (fixed with furry velcro tape between the door and door card) and the rear seat shuffling (fixed with a microfibre wedged inside the armrest). I just can't be bothered with the hassle of sending in into the dealers when I know that any normal person wouldn't have noticed any of these issues at all.

I got my first stone chip last week so I have bigger fish to fry at the moment!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 June 2017, 09:44
Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.

Thanks for your reply Rebecca.

I won't get round to washing it for another couple of weeks so I'll try your suggestions. Failing that I'll inspect all four alloys and possibly send it into the stealers to request replacements.

The only thing that has touched them is tap water, snow foam, tardis and fallout remover. The latter two were rinsed thoroughly away and were not left to dry, even so I shouldn't imagine that they would leave such a mark that almost resembles scratches.

I'd get it to the dealer asap, the longer you leave it the more chance of them saying 'it wasn't like that when you picked it up'

I tried white vinegar soaked cotton wool pads and then a small bit a clay. Both efforts didn't touch the marks. I did notice that they aren't that visible when not in direct sunlight and I have had a long think about what to do next.

I have decided that I can't be bothered to do anything about them and I'll just live with them along with my drivers side floor crunch, passenger door bass vibrations (fixed with furry velcro tape between the door and door card) and the rear seat shuffling (fixed with a microfibre wedged inside the armrest). I just can't be bothered with the hassle of sending in into the dealers when I know that any normal person wouldn't have noticed any of these issues at all.

I got my first stone chip last week so I have bigger fish to fry at the moment!

Shame they haven't cleaned off, must be marks in the paint, which tbh, they do look like, must have got knocked.  :sad:

Also annoying about all your other issues and the first stone chip, I've stopped counting my stone chips.  Get completely your reluctance to go to the dealer. I'd but the same, rather live with a few niggles than have the dealer mess about with the car, and maybe end up worse than it went in, plus all the hassle. Shouldn't be that way but is often.  Can you touch the marks in with a touch up paint and a smidge of lacquer?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 26 June 2017, 17:49
Wow!  Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  That tailpipe.  :cool:

They don't look like normal mineral deposits to me, though that is where the water would pool  Try a bit of white vinegar on them and see if they budge.  Also try claying them. 

Great pics.

Thanks for your reply Rebecca.

I won't get round to washing it for another couple of weeks so I'll try your suggestions. Failing that I'll inspect all four alloys and possibly send it into the stealers to request replacements.

The only thing that has touched them is tap water, snow foam, tardis and fallout remover. The latter two were rinsed thoroughly away and were not left to dry, even so I shouldn't imagine that they would leave such a mark that almost resembles scratches.

I'd get it to the dealer asap, the longer you leave it the more chance of them saying 'it wasn't like that when you picked it up'

I tried white vinegar soaked cotton wool pads and then a small bit a clay. Both efforts didn't touch the marks. I did notice that they aren't that visible when not in direct sunlight and I have had a long think about what to do next.

I have decided that I can't be bothered to do anything about them and I'll just live with them along with my drivers side floor crunch, passenger door bass vibrations (fixed with furry velcro tape between the door and door card) and the rear seat shuffling (fixed with a microfibre wedged inside the armrest). I just can't be bothered with the hassle of sending in into the dealers when I know that any normal person wouldn't have noticed any of these issues at all.

I got my first stone chip last week so I have bigger fish to fry at the moment!

Shame they haven't cleaned off, must be marks in the paint, which tbh, they do look like, must have got knocked.  :sad:

Also annoying about all your other issues and the first stone chip, I've stopped counting my stone chips.  Get completely your reluctance to go to the dealer. I'd but the same, rather live with a few niggles than have the dealer mess about with the car, and maybe end up worse than it went in, plus all the hassle. Shouldn't be that way but is often.  Can you touch the marks in with a touch up paint and a smidge of lacquer?

If it was important such as anything mechanical related then it will be going in to see the dealer but I time is very precious for me due to my job and I can't afford to write of a Saturday sitting about the dealership and only have one full day in the week to see the Mrs.

I have two pots of touch up paint on order already :grin: One Pure White and one Gloss Black for the alloys, I'll see how I get on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 June 2017, 14:57
At last! Just in case anyone thought I was all mouth and no wallet, these beauties have arrived :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170628_144432_zpsiahkkbob.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170628_144432_zpsiahkkbob.jpg.html)

Unfortunately so has the rain :angry: but I'm off Friday and if the rain behaves I'll give them a trial run :smiley: I bought the autobrite lance, any suggestions as to what settings to use or suck it and see? Also, anything I need to know about maintenance/cleaning of both products, run them through with just water after use or similar?

Thanks!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 June 2017, 15:59
At last! Just in case anyone thought I was all mouth and no wallet, these beauties have arrived :smiley:

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah214/pete_caz/20170628_144432_zpsiahkkbob.jpg) (http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/pete_caz/media/20170628_144432_zpsiahkkbob.jpg.html)

Unfortunately so has the rain :angry: but I'm off Friday and if the rain behaves I'll give them a trial run :smiley: I bought the autobrite lance, any suggestions as to what settings to use or suck it and see? Also, anything I need to know about maintenance/cleaning of both products, run them through with just water after use or similar?

Thanks!

The detailing world is a better place today.   :smiley:

After each use, flush through your lance whilst still hooked up to the jet washer until water runs well clear, this will clear out soap residue and minimise clogging.

If you ever need to service your lance, at some point in the distant future, here is a guide.  http://www.detailingnation.com/M-Files/Foam-Lance-Service-Manual.pdf

Enjoy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 June 2017, 16:50
Excellent, thanks! If my pennies hold out a DA could be on it's way soon once I've recovered from this round of spending....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 June 2017, 17:29
It must seem like Christmas has come early Watts :grin:. I also flush my lance through until the water runs clear after I've used it. 

There'll be no holding back if you get a DA. I hope you've got a big enough man shed to keep all those new detailing supplies in that you'll be buying :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 June 2017, 17:47
It must seem like Christmas has come early Watts :grin:. I also flush my lance through until the water runs clear after I've used it. 

There'll be no holding back if you get a DA. I hope you've got a big enough man shed to keep all those new detailing supplies in that you'll be buying :smiley:.

Sort of but traditionally I don't pay for my own :laugh: Unfortunately for my OH though, accidentally my new toys were ordered on our joint credit card :whistle: My man shed though is more of a man box, 4x4! But it's no problem as I threw out all the DIY stuff last year....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 July 2017, 08:24
After a close encounter with a holly hedge, I needed to DA the side of my recently detailed truck. I met a farmer in his double cab down a narrow lane, despite him virtually driving into the hedge on his side, there was hardly any room for me to get past. Ordinarily I would have reversed for as long as it took, but with two other cars behind me, this wasn't an option.

Anyway, on the bright side, it gave me the opportunity to try out my new pot of Auto Finesse Illusion wax. I'd post some pics, but with Photobucket playing up at the moment, they'll have to wait.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 July 2017, 13:49
After a close encounter with a holly hedge, I needed to DA the side of my recently detailed truck. I met a farmer in his double cab down a narrow lane, despite him virtually driving into the hedge on his side, there was hardly any room for me to get past. Ordinarily I would have reversed for as long as it took, but with two other cars behind me, this wasn't an option.

Anyway, on the bright side, it gave me the opportunity to try out my new pot of Auto Finesse Illusion wax. I'd post some pics, but with Photobucket playing up at the moment, they'll have to wait.

I've quit photobucket and gone with Flickr. Bit of a fiddly site to use for a numpty like me but I think I'm getting there. Definitely not paying to use photobucket especially considering how unreliable their site has been...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 July 2017, 15:48
Finally got to try out my lovely new pressure washer and lance. The car wasn't too bad actually, despite having been oop north and back plus some cross country and commuting for a week. After a rinse and a snowfoam (must remember to cut back on quantities next time, I didn't think it'd ever run out :rolleyes:) it looked pretty clean but there were more squashed bugs on the front than I'd realised so they took some time to clear. Once washed and dried, I gave it a good spray of Iron X then I gave another toy a go, my Wo-Wo clay mitt. Don't think I spent enough time at it but even so the results were good with some areas that have clearly needed doing feeling a lot smoother so pleased with that. No polish as I still don't have a DA but I did get a coat of my Finish Kare FK1000p wax on. One thing I did note about using a pressure washer was how quickly all the various cables and hoses got knotted!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4121/35546070192_76829ae1e7_o.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4255/35546139062_e51d9b34cc_o.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4125/35583958801_b88050d29e_o.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4038/35675338396_b533dc1532_o.jpg)

Flickr - should be re-named a pita :angry: What a fiddly annoying process to host images, that fourth one I just couldn't get it to show in the correct rotation, I even tried rotating it on Flickr first then posting it and it still came out wrong. Bloody buggery arse biscuits. If anyone can tell me where I'm going wrong I'd be grateful. Otherwise I may give up on posting images, it's such a faff.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 July 2017, 16:43
Looking shiny Watts. The last picture looks quite arty :grin:

Glad you're enjoying your new pressure washer. I also have the problem with the hoses and cables getting tangled! :angry: I usually half fill the snow foam lance bottle with a mix of water and snow foam and I find that's plenty for my small car, otherwise it does go on forever as you've found out.

I also need to switch from Photobucket; need to do a bit of research on what the alternatives are.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 July 2017, 17:04
Cheers SR. Must say I did enjoy using the pressure washer, must remember though not to snowfoam my neighbour's house too and definitely not the pressure washer itself :rolleyes: :laugh:

It's a shame about photobucket, although the site was unreliable it was at least easy to use. Flickr though, it's a better site, very slick looking but so far I've found it really difficult to use. I'm probably not the best yardstick though so you might want to give it a go.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 04 July 2017, 17:18
Try Imgur, their iOS app is pretty good too :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 July 2017, 20:49
I use postimg.org very simple to use once uploaded copy the hotlink for forum and past to message simplezzzz  :whistle:

Cars looking very well Peter and I know what you mean about the unwanted coverage wife's car, fence, erm wife's washing lol all on a days detail lol
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 July 2017, 21:11
Car looks great as ever Watts.   :cool:

Now you need to start saving for a decent replacement pressure hose to replace the kinky (not in the good sense) nylon and plastic hose. A rubber hose with metal braid is the way to go.  Qwashers do great ones (i bought mine off eBay).  These do not kink or twist at all.  Something for the future maybe.

Flickr is a good photo hosting site but with a couple of downsides - getting the BBCode (required for posting on forums) is a bit longwinded and the Flickr app does not allow for BBCode copying which means you need to use the full desktop website. But the linked quality is good, I switched a few years back from Photobucket and much prefer Flickr.  Your issues with distorted images are I think related to this forum.  I never had any issues with image distortion or wrong orientation until last few months and it will randomly resize some images but not others.  I now manually have to go into the post and change the width and length sizes of the distorted pics.  Now I post the same images and links on another forum and have no such issues so I definitely think it something to do with this forum.  I did mention it to JV who runs the site in a post a few weeks back but not sure he got what I was saying.  It's a pita. 

On occasion I use postimage mentioned above.  http://postimages.org  and copy and past the Hotlink for Forums link.  However, (and this depends how picky you are with your images), the quality of the photos through postimage is down on the quality of Flickr linked images.  If this doesn't bother you then no problem. The upside of postimage is you can upload multiple pics at once, but the downside is that it doesn't matter what order you upload them in, the site will randomly mix them up.  No biggie unless you are trying to organise a forum post with in sequence photos.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 July 2017, 21:46
I use postimg.org very simple to use once uploaded copy the hotlink for forum and past to message simplezzzz  :whistle:

Cars looking very well Peter and I know what you mean about the unwanted coverage wife's car, fence, erm wife's washing lol all on a days detail lol

Cheers Neil, that stuff certainly does get everywhere! I'll have a look at that site, Flickr is good but a little frustrating and I have little patience with IT stuff being more of a hammer and nails kind of person :whistle:

Car looks great as ever Watts.   :cool:

Now you need to start saving for a decent replacement pressure hose to replace the kinky (not in the good sense) nylon and plastic hose. A rubber hose with metal braid is the way to go.  Qwashers do great ones (i bought mine off eBay).  These do not kink or twist at all.  Something for the future maybe.

Flickr is a good photo hosting site but with a couple of downsides - getting the BBCode (required for posting on forums) is a bit longwinded and the Flickr app does not allow for BBCode copying which means you need to use the full desktop website. But the linked quality is good, I switched a few years back from Photobucket and much prefer Flickr.  Your issues with distorted images are I think related to this forum.  I never had any issues with image distortion or wrong orientation until last few months and it will randomly resize some images but not others.  I now manually have to go into the post and change the width and length sizes of the distorted pics.  Now I post the same images and links on another forum and have no such issues so I definitely think it something to do with this forum.  I did mention it to JV who runs the site in a post a few weeks back but not sure he got what I was saying.  It's a pita. 

On occasion I use postimage mentioned above.  http://postimages.org  and copy and past the Hotlink for Forums link.  However, (and this depends how picky you are with your images), the quality of the photos through postimage is down on the quality of Flickr linked images.  If this doesn't bother you then no problem. The upside of postimage is you can upload multiple pics at once, but the downside is that it doesn't matter what order you upload them in, the site will randomly mix them up.  No biggie unless you are trying to organise a forum post with in sequence photos.

Thanks for all the good advice, I could definitely do with a longer hose ( :embarrassed:) so I don't have to move the washer around so much, I'll take a look at Qwashers. DA next on the list :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 July 2017, 12:31
That looks well nice Watts, I do love red. I'd be interested in an easy way to post photos as well.

I drove past a house the other day and I think the guy was using his snowfoam Lance for the first time. I couldn't even tell what type of car it was and the foam was about 6" deep, 5' around the car. The poor guy was stood looking at the end of the lance, it was so funny. It looked a bit like he had used washing up liquid or something. My wife said, I don't think he read the instructions.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 July 2017, 12:51
I use postimg.org very simple to use once uploaded copy the hotlink for forum and past to message simplezzzz  :whistle:

Cars looking very well Peter and I know what you mean about the unwanted coverage wife's car, fence, erm wife's washing lol all on a days detail lol

Thanks for the heads up on that, makes Photobucket look clumsy. Thanks
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 July 2017, 20:01
Washed it and gave it a going over of Done & Dusted. Anyone else used it and got streaks? It was in bright sunshine so I may do it again but inside the next time.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 July 2017, 21:18
Washed it and gave it a going over of Done & Dusted. Anyone else used it and got streaks? It was in bright sunshine so I may do it again but inside the next time.

Nope, no streaks which is one of the reasons I love it.  Just ordered a new bottle this week as all got used up on various bird poo 'events'. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 July 2017, 21:45
I use postimg.org very simple to use once uploaded copy the hotlink for forum and past to message simplezzzz  :whistle:

Cars looking very well Peter and I know what you mean about the unwanted coverage wife's car, fence, erm wife's washing lol all on a days detail lol

Test of postimg.org...

(https://s6.postimg.org/6vul0ftw1/20170704_145726.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wrebjmvpp/)

Cheers Neil, that was incredibly easy! Why is Flickr so complicated? Small issue with the size but might be able to change that but that was a great recommendation!

Update - easy to resize too! What a great website, so easy to use, wish I'd known about it before!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 July 2017, 22:03
Washed it and gave it a going over of Done & Dusted. Anyone else used it and got streaks? It was in bright sunshine so I may do it again but inside the next time.

I've had problems with streaks using Bouncers - for me it was the mf I was using, changed to one that was a bit less soft and no further problems. I'm not au fait with the technicalities of mf so can't describe it any better than that!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 July 2017, 08:38
Yesterday was the first time I've used it on a dry car, before I used it to help dry the car.

I used 2 of those small 40cmx40cm buffing towels. I think I need to use more than 2 so I got a load more of them yesterday and I will have another go later. The streaking was mostly on the last side I done.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 06 July 2017, 10:11
I use postimg.org very simple to use once uploaded copy the hotlink for forum and past to message simplezzzz  :whistle:

Cars looking very well Peter and I know what you mean about the unwanted coverage wife's car, fence, erm wife's washing lol all on a days detail lol

Test of postimg.org...

(https://s6.postimg.org/6vul0ftw1/20170704_145726.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wrebjmvpp/)

Cheers Neil, that was incredibly easy! Why is Flickr so complicated? Small issue with the size but might be able to change that but that was a great recommendation!

Update - easy to resize too! What a great website, so easy to use, wish I'd known about it before!

No problem Peter iv used Postimg.org for years they have updated it but you can still use the older version but both are still very simple to use and No Ads etc lol  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 July 2017, 12:11
I've just had a look at postimg.org - looks very user-friendly. For the small number of pictures I post, I'm not too worried about the downsides that Rebecca had pointed out.

Bye bye Photobucket......... :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 July 2017, 14:10
Yesterday was the first time I've used it on a dry car, before I used it to help dry the car.

I used 2 of those small 40cmx40cm buffing towels. I think I need to use more than 2 so I got a load more of them yesterday and I will have another go later. The streaking was mostly on the last side I done.

It was more of a buffing cloth that I had problems with. The Wo-Wo mf and an old one I have from Autoglym are both perfect with no problems. You might also be using too much, only a little is needed.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 July 2017, 16:49
IMO, it's lighter fabric weight microfibre cloths (WoWo are 300gsm) are perfect for buffing off QD initially, then follow with a final buff with a plush cloth for final shine. Less is more is always the mantra with QD, wax, sealants etc, otherwise you are just spending all your time buffing off unnecessary excess product.  The 'spray' quality of the spray head can make a difference, I find Bouncers D&D fine but some spray heads are useless and don't give you an even fine mist.  If that's the case, decant the QD into a decent spray bottle or swap the spray head - Empty Auto finesse bottles/spray heads are good.

For those interested in MF's, this is worth a read.

https://www.theclayclothcompany.co.uk/page_3289214.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 July 2017, 20:22
Thanks Watts and Rebecca, I redone the car this evening with a quick wash and dry and then used D&D again but this time I only sprayed it on the car and not the car and the cloth, 3 shots on each door, 5 on the roof and bonnet and little on the cloth for the other bits. Used another two cloths to buff and it was fine. Gave the car a great finish and all was well....

Drove past a demolition site after and had the car covered in a mixture of dust from the concrete and water from the water that they spraying on the site to keep the dust down. Fecking fuming but gave it a quick wash  :angry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 July 2017, 22:58
Thanks Watts and Rebecca, I redone the car this evening with a quick wash and dry and then used D&D again but this time I only sprayed it on the car and not the car and the cloth, 3 shots on each door, 5 on the roof and bonnet and little on the cloth for the other bits. Used another two cloths to buff and it was fine. Gave the car a great finish and all was well....

Drove past a demolition site after and had the car covered in a mixture of dust from the concrete and water from the water that they spraying on the site to keep the dust down. Fecking fuming but gave it a quick wash  :angry:

Ah that explains why you had hard time bugging it off, doubling up on the amount of QD, just a waste of QD really. Glad you've got it sorted. But sorry it got dusty again, but that's detailing life!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 08 July 2017, 20:59
Gave it another clean today, I still need to do the windows because the Done & Dusted isn't the best on glass.

(https://s5.postimg.org/sls9d7p7r/IMG_0918.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/by0rapug3/)

(https://s5.postimg.org/m9d43dm5j/IMG_0920.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bmjaxye03/)

(https://s5.postimg.org/n05u95oiv/IMG_0923.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hoqxog2g3/)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2017, 13:14
^^ Looking great, I really like Night Blue, understated and classy. Gtechniq C2v3 is very good as a sealant on glass then I just use Autoglym Fast Glass for regular cleaning.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 13:45
Gave it another clean today, I still need to do the windows because the Done & Dusted isn't the best on glass.

(https://s5.postimg.org/sls9d7p7r/IMG_0918.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/by0rapug3/)

(https://s5.postimg.org/m9d43dm5j/IMG_0920.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bmjaxye03/)

(https://s5.postimg.org/n05u95oiv/IMG_0923.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hoqxog2g3/)



Looks superb in the sun.  Gorgeous!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 13:53
Washed it.  Last done two weeks ago and a fair bit of summer detritus on it.  Hot out there today with the full sun.  Usual double pre-wash with VP Advanced snow foam and VP Citrus pre wash.  Wheels washed and 2 bucket wash.  Dried, then all glass done with with Obsessive Detail Glass Cleaner and sealed with OD Rain Repellent sealant, bar the windscreen which got Gtechniq C2 as did the wheels. Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine and tailpipes usual Mother Mag & Aluminum treatment.

All done.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35644878972_0c22f246a7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WiPjEQ)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35682174371_b18172fa4d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn7thX)

(https://s16.postimg.org/ldtz9gac5/IMG_3697.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h4p97a72p/)

(https://s16.postimg.org/8npqwd2dx/IMG_3698.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xtqp373o1/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/rml99n3hj/IMG_3695.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a9ayus86b/)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/34974083014_d3e20f624d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vhxjph)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4263/35773474016_578f7506b1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvbpuL)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35004195013_2dc31f5cbe_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkcDDF)

 
A bit of DBP flake in the sun

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4290/35814430875_03a2ed866d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WyNjxv)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35682184831_3383c1b2d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn7wpi)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/34974146494_045116e835_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhxDgL)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2017, 16:39
^^ Those reflections are so sharp, beautiful! So, how far down the exhaust do you clean? (Imagining you with a 6' long flexible pad with metal polish on....) :shocked: :laugh: I've really got to step it up a level....or three.

Serious question now, do you give inside the filler cap a thorough going over? I was eyeing it up the other day for a go with some trim cleaner but thought perhaps that's going too far? I do give it a wipe over and dry so it's fairly tidy in there.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 July 2017, 16:42
^^ Looking great, I really like Night Blue, understated and classy. Gtechniq C2v3 is very good as a sealant on glass then I just use Autoglym Fast Glass for regular cleaning.

Thanks, yeah my favourite colour and also one that you don't see too often. The Detailer did put something on the windows because the water still beads off it. I just need to give them a wipe over to get rid of the smears on the out side with ValetPro glass cleaner I got. I ran out of time yesterday to do it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 July 2017, 16:45
Gave it another clean today, I still need to do the windows because the Done & Dusted isn't the best on glass.

Looks superb in the sun.  Gorgeous!

Thanks, but looking at yours makes mine look dirty.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 July 2017, 16:47
^^ Those reflections are so sharp, beautiful! So, how far down the exhaust do you clean? (Imagining you with a 6' long flexible pad with metal polish on....) :shocked: :laugh: I've really got to step it up a level....or three.

Serious question now, do you give inside the filler cap a thorough going over? I was eyeing it up the other day for a go with some trim cleaner but thought perhaps that's going too far? I do give it a wipe over and dry so it's fairly tidy in there.

I clean mine. Can you go too far?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 17:00
^^ Those reflections are so sharp, beautiful! So, how far down the exhaust do you clean? (Imagining you with a 6' long flexible pad with metal polish on....) :shocked: :laugh: I've really got to step it up a level....or three.

Serious question now, do you give inside the filler cap a thorough going over? I was eyeing it up the other day for a go with some trim cleaner but thought perhaps that's going too far? I do give it a wipe over and dry so it's fairly tidy in there.

Haha!  I use a long handled big wheel woolie on the tailpipes, takes care of it all.   

Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 17:01
^^ Those reflections are so sharp, beautiful! So, how far down the exhaust do you clean? (Imagining you with a 6' long flexible pad with metal polish on....) :shocked: :laugh: I've really got to step it up a level....or three.

Serious question now, do you give inside the filler cap a thorough going over? I was eyeing it up the other day for a go with some trim cleaner but thought perhaps that's going too far? I do give it a wipe over and dry so it's fairly tidy in there.

I clean mine. Can you go too far?

Depends what your definition of clean is  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 09 July 2017, 17:01
Washed it.  Last done two weeks ago and a fair bit of summer detritus on it.  Hot out there today with the full sun.  Usual double pre-wash with VP Advanced snow foam and VP Citrus pre wash.  Wheels washed and 2 bucket wash.  Dried, then all glass done with with Obsessive Detail Glass Cleaner and sealed with OD Rain Repellent sealant, bar the windscreen which got Gtechniq C2 as did the wheels. Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine and tailpipes usual Mother Mag & Aluminum treatment.

All done.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35644878972_0c22f246a7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WiPjEQ)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35682174371_b18172fa4d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn7thX)

(https://s16.postimg.org/ldtz9gac5/IMG_3697.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h4p97a72p/)

(https://s16.postimg.org/8npqwd2dx/IMG_3698.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xtqp373o1/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/rml99n3hj/IMG_3695.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a9ayus86b/)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/34974083014_d3e20f624d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vhxjph)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4263/35773474016_578f7506b1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvbpuL)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35004195013_2dc31f5cbe_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkcDDF)


If you dont mind me saying the reflective qualities of your bodywork are truly amazing!!  :laugh: looks fantastic........I tried PA lance yesterday along with 2 bucket clean for first time, not only do my foaming skills need serious improvement but remembering to go to the right bucket when was also challenging....yes I know there's only 2  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 17:01
Gave it another clean today, I still need to do the windows because the Done & Dusted isn't the best on glass.

Looks superb in the sun.  Gorgeous!

Thanks, but looking at yours makes mine look dirty.

Yours looks incredible, be proud.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2017, 17:29
Serious question now, do you give insi :laugh:de the filler cap a thorough going over? I was eyeing it up the other day for a go with some trim cleaner but thought perhaps that's going too far? I do give it a wipe over and dry so it's fairly tidy in there.

I clean mine. Can you go too far?

Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 18:12

If you dont mind me saying the reflective qualities of your bodywork are truly amazing!!  :laugh: looks fantastic........I tried PA lance yesterday along with 2 bucket clean for first time, not only do my foaming skills need serious improvement but remembering to go to the right bucket when was also challenging....yes I know there's only 2  :whistle:

Thanks very much.  :smiley:

You'll soon get the hang of it, and lances are funny things and often need slight tweaks to the lance adjustment each time you use it so don't worry if you are finding that as it's quite normal.  Lol, yeah the buckets - very easy to mix them up once you've rinsed the mitt a few times and they both have suds!  But you are not alone in that, that's why you can buy buckets labelled Wash and Rinse. Just get a big permanent marker pen and label them up. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 18:15


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 July 2017, 18:26


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:

+1 for cleaning inside the filler cap each time I wash my car. As my Polo has the hard black plastic wheel arch liners (not the carpet type) inside the rear arches as well as the front, all the arch liners also get a good clean each time the car gets cleaned. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2017, 18:39
 :angry:


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:

+1 for cleaning inside the filler cap each time I wash my car. As my Polo has the hard black plastic wheel arch liners (not the carpet type) inside the rear arches as well as the front, all the arch liners also get a good clean each time the car gets cleaned. :smiley:

It's getting worse! Still, what the eye can't see :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 July 2017, 18:52
:angry:


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:

+1 for cleaning inside the filler cap each time I wash my car. As my Polo has the hard black plastic wheel arch liners (not the carpet type) inside the rear arches as well as the front, all the arch liners also get a good clean each time the car gets cleaned. :smiley:

It's getting worse! Still, what the eye can't see :whistle:

Ha, ha! But I can see the wheel arch liners and if the bodywork's clean and shiny, the OCD in me isn't happy to leave the plastic liners covered in road dirt :grin:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 18:53


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:

+1 for cleaning inside the filler cap each time I wash my car. As my Polo has the hard black plastic wheel arch liners (not the carpet type) inside the rear arches as well as the front, all the arch liners also get a good clean each time the car gets cleaned. :smiley:

Yep arch liners constitute part of the weekly/fortnightly wash. If it can be reached, wash it!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 18:56
:angry:


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:

+1 for cleaning inside the filler cap each time I wash my car. As my Polo has the hard black plastic wheel arch liners (not the carpet type) inside the rear arches as well as the front, all the arch liners also get a good clean each time the car gets cleaned. :smiley:

It's getting worse! Still, what the eye can't see :whistle:

But the brain knows it's there. Left untouched and wallowing in filth whilst the bits you can see sparkle  :cry:  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wolfie67 on 09 July 2017, 19:23
^^ Those reflections are so sharp, beautiful! So, how far down the exhaust do you clean? (Imagining you with a 6' long flexible pad with metal polish on....) :shocked: :laugh: I've really got to step it up a level....or three.

Serious question now, do you give inside the filler cap a thorough going over? I was eyeing it up the other day for a go with some trim cleaner but thought perhaps that's going too far? I do give it a wipe over and dry so it's fairly tidy in there.

Hi Booth11, your car looks amazing! Which pre wash snow foam do you use first?

I clean mine. Can you go too far?

Depends what your definition of clean is  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 09 July 2017, 19:27
:angry:


Yes of course the filler cap gets attention, it goes without saying.  :laugh:  Aerospace 303 is its friend.  :wink:

Oh dear! I should've just done it and not asked :embarrassed: I'm not sure I'm up to all this detailing malarkiness :undecided: :laugh:

But you did ask. :laugh:  Why the embarrassment? I'm only teasing. I do the filler cap by hand along with the bodywork with wash mitt, them dry off as we all know its one of the much loved water traps, then it gets a lick of dressing (303) just to restore the colour.  Any decent rubber treatment is good for it, or just give it a wipe out with a damp cloth.  How far you go is up to you.  :smiley:

+1 for cleaning inside the filler cap each time I wash my car. As my Polo has the hard black plastic wheel arch liners (not the carpet type) inside the rear arches as well as the front, all the arch liners also get a good clean each time the car gets cleaned. :smiley:

It's getting worse! Still, what the eye can't see :whistle:

But the brain knows it's there. Left untouched and wallowing in filth whilst the bits you can see sparkle  :cry:  :wink:

Watts, now don't tell me that next time you wash your car, you won't think about washing your wheel arch liners now that the seed has been planted. Oh, and don't forget the inside of the exhaust tailpipes :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2017, 19:31

Hi Booth11, your car looks amazing! Which pre wash snow foam do you use first?


Hi, I use ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1087

It's very very effective stuff and is a little less shaving foamy than some which means it clings long enough to encapsulate the dirt but then runs off properly taking the muck away with it. 

I also follow it with ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash which I use as a second phase pre-wash to further deep cleanse before letting loose with a bucket and mitt.  It means that much of the work is done in a 'touchless' method meaning much less work to do with a mitt and therefore reducing the risk of swirls at the mitt stage.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728

Been using this 2-step pre wash approach for a few months now and have to say the car is the cleanest it's ever been and cleaner that any other car I've had.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wolfie67 on 09 July 2017, 19:40

Hi Booth11, your car looks amazing! Which pre wash snow foam do you use first?


Hi, I use ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1087

It's very very effective stuff and is a little less shaving foamy than some which means it clings long enough to encapsulate the dirt but then runs off properly taking the muck away with it. 

I also follow it with ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash which I use as a second phase pre-wash to further deep cleanse before letting loose with a bucket and mitt.  It means that much of the work is done in a 'touchless' method meaning much less work to do with a mitt and therefore reducing the risk of swirls at the mitt stage.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728

Been using this 2-step pre wash approach for a few months now and have to say the car is the cleanest it's ever been and cleaner that any other car I've had.


Thanks for the info. I will take your advice and try it out.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 09 July 2017, 19:46
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.

(https://s5.postimg.org/5elekgg9z/IMG_0922.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ytr2tgktf/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 July 2017, 19:50
:angry:
It's getting worse! Still, what the eye can't see :whistle:

But the brain knows it's there. Left untouched and wallowing in filth whilst the bits you can see sparkle  :cry:  :wink:

Watts, now don't tell me that next time you wash your car, you won't think about washing your wheel arch liners now that the seed has been planted. Oh, and don't forget the inside of the exhaust tailpipes :grin:

I do clean the edges but not much further. BUT, I do clean inside the exhaust just not too far.
Anyway, some of us have to go to work now so I'm off before someone tells me to clean the engine bay :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 09 July 2017, 20:01
Washed it.  Last done two weeks ago and a fair bit of summer detritus on it.  Hot out there today with the full sun.  Usual double pre-wash with VP Advanced snow foam and VP Citrus pre wash.  Wheels washed and 2 bucket wash.  Dried, then all glass done with with Obsessive Detail Glass Cleaner and sealed with OD Rain Repellent sealant, bar the windscreen which got Gtechniq C2 as did the wheels. Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine and tailpipes usual Mother Mag & Aluminum treatment.

All done.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35644878972_0c22f246a7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WiPjEQ)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35682174371_b18172fa4d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn7thX)

(https://s16.postimg.org/ldtz9gac5/IMG_3697.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h4p97a72p/)

(https://s16.postimg.org/8npqwd2dx/IMG_3698.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xtqp373o1/)

(https://s21.postimg.org/rml99n3hj/IMG_3695.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a9ayus86b/)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/34974083014_d3e20f624d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vhxjph)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4263/35773474016_578f7506b1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvbpuL)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4207/35004195013_2dc31f5cbe_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VkcDDF)

 
A bit of DBP flake in the sun

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4290/35814430875_03a2ed866d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WyNjxv)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35682184831_3383c1b2d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn7wpi)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/34974146494_045116e835_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhxDgL)
stunning as usual ....great pics too.. :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 10 July 2017, 09:16

Hi Booth11, your car looks amazing! Which pre wash snow foam do you use first?


Hi, I use ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1087

It's very very effective stuff and is a little less shaving foamy than some which means it clings long enough to encapsulate the dirt but then runs off properly taking the muck away with it. 

I also follow it with ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash which I use as a second phase pre-wash to further deep cleanse before letting loose with a bucket and mitt.  It means that much of the work is done in a 'touchless' method meaning much less work to do with a mitt and therefore reducing the risk of swirls at the mitt stage.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728

Been using this 2-step pre wash approach for a few months now and have to say the car is the cleanest it's ever been and cleaner that any other car I've had.

With the PA lance I ended up winding the dilution adjustment all the way to end of minus marker (fully clockwise nozzle facing away from you) to get what I thought was an effective clingy foam?... had about 1.5" of Auto Finesse Avalanche solution in the bottle topped up with cool water. Not tried any other foams yet so I'll try tweaking things next time, possibly had it too thick.....took me half hour to jet the foam off the drive afterwards  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 July 2017, 09:37
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.


You must dry your wheels, otherwise rust particles off the brake discs will get held in the moisture left on the wheels. This will cause reddish brown streaks inside the wheels.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 10 July 2017, 09:46
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.

(https://s5.postimg.org/5elekgg9z/IMG_0922.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ytr2tgktf/)

I must admit in the past I haven't always dried off wheels and relied on taking it for a spin but after joining the forum I found WoWo site and ordered a few things including wheel drying towel which I used first time at weekend, really pleased with it. I guess it depends on how much time you've got when cleaning and if you're being stared at by your other half waiting to go out!  :whistle:
What I've found useful for cleaning wheels is the wheel woolies brush kit set from CYC, the smallest one perfectly fits the little groove I have on mine just behind the spokes that runs round the rim, flexible handles mean I can get all way round without too much knuckle damage.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 July 2017, 09:48
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.


You must dry your wheels, otherwise rust particles off the brake discs will get held in the moisture left on the wheels. This will cause reddish brown streaks inside the wheels.

Ah right, I'll start drying them in that case although I can't see anything on the inside of the wheels, they are shiny black.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 July 2017, 11:52
stunning as usual ....great pics too.. :wink:

Cheers hepton.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 July 2017, 11:54

Hi Booth11, your car looks amazing! Which pre wash snow foam do you use first?


Hi, I use ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam.  http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1087

It's very very effective stuff and is a little less shaving foamy than some which means it clings long enough to encapsulate the dirt but then runs off properly taking the muck away with it. 

I also follow it with ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash which I use as a second phase pre-wash to further deep cleanse before letting loose with a bucket and mitt.  It means that much of the work is done in a 'touchless' method meaning much less work to do with a mitt and therefore reducing the risk of swirls at the mitt stage.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=728

Been using this 2-step pre wash approach for a few months now and have to say the car is the cleanest it's ever been and cleaner that any other car I've had.

With the PA lance I ended up winding the dilution adjustment all the way to end of minus marker (fully clockwise nozzle facing away from you) to get what I thought was an effective clingy foam?... had about 1.5" of Auto Finesse Avalanche solution in the bottle topped up with cool water. Not tried any other foams yet so I'll try tweaking things next time, possibly had it too thick.....took me half hour to jet the foam off the drive afterwards  :laugh:

I usually have the dilution knob fully closed or very slightly open but it can depend on all sorts. That's with VP Advanced snow foam which is by nature runnier than some.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 July 2017, 11:57
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.


You must dry your wheels, otherwise rust particles off the brake discs will get held in the moisture left on the wheels. This will cause reddish brown streaks inside the wheels.

Ah right, I'll start drying them in that case although I can't see anything on the inside of the wheels, they are shiny black.

Yep drying wheels is a must even if you use filtered water due to reasons Simon says. And if you don't use filtered water then you may well get water spots too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 10 July 2017, 12:12
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.


You must dry your wheels, otherwise rust particles off the brake discs will get held in the moisture left on the wheels. This will cause reddish brown streaks inside the wheels.

Ah right, I'll start drying them in that case although I can't see anything on the inside of the wheels, they are shiny black.

Yep drying wheels is a must even if you use filtered water due to reasons Simon says. And if you don't use filtered water then you may well get water spots too.

Do you dry the insides or just the faces?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 10 July 2017, 12:47
If you can reach to wash the insides, you really out to dry them too.

My Match only has 16" wheels and they are a bugger, as there's little room to get between the brake backing plates, calipers and the wheels. They'll need to be taken off periodically to be cleaned and sealed properly.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 July 2017, 13:09
While we're at it do people dry their wheels? I don't but I don't wash the car at home so the short spin home does the trick.

In this photo the car has covered about 50 miles so there is some dust on it.


You must dry your wheels, otherwise rust particles off the brake discs will get held in the moisture left on the wheels. This will cause reddish brown streaks inside the wheels.

Ah right, I'll start drying them in that case although I can't see anything on the inside of the wheels, they are shiny black.

Yep drying wheels is a must even if you use filtered water due to reasons Simon says. And if you don't use filtered water then you may well get water spots too.

On the photo of my wheel on the previous page I didn't dry it and I'm fairly sure the place I use(BP station) doesn't filter the water, but before they get a chance to start to dry I drive the car home the mile or so and by the time I get home they are bone dry. I do try to do little to no braking for the trip.

What do you dry the wheels with? Without wanting to sound stupid, do I just cut up a big towel?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 July 2017, 13:22

Yep drying wheels is a must even if you use filtered water due to reasons Simon says. And if you don't use filtered water then you may well get water spots too.

On the photo of my wheel on the previous page I didn't dry it and I'm fairly sure the place I use(BP station) doesn't filter the water, but before they get a chance to start to dry I drive the car home the mile or so and by the time I get home they are bone dry. I do try to do little to no braking for the trip.

What do you dry the wheels with? Without wanting to sound stupid, do I just cut up a big towel?

Cut up towel is a good idea.  Used to do just that with old towels but now I have a couple of WoWo wheel towels which are the perfect size and being black hide the stains.  They are actually my favourite towrls as find them great for other small areas too.  https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/alloy-wheel-drying-towel

I usually take the car down the road for a quick spin to clear the rust off the brakes but do that after drying wheels as if they are wet they pick up road dirt en-route.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 10 July 2017, 14:02
Cheers Rebecca.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 July 2017, 14:31
Washed my Polo GTI today. Sorry, no before and after pictures, just one picture to show how the Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax is holding up that I applied to my car at the beginning of March.

Since I applied it, the car has been washed roughly every 2 weeks and the only products applied to the paintwork in that time have been Valet Pro snow foam as part of the pre-wash, and Chemical Guys Extreme Body Wash and Wax shampoo. I've deliberately not topped up the Fusso, or used a quick detailer as I wanted to see how well it would hold up, given Fusso's 12 months durability claim.

I think it's holding up pretty well; the picture was taken after washing, and pressure washing the suds off the car. IMO the beading is still pretty good, bearing in mind I'm in a hard water area and no other products have been applied to the paintwork to boost the longevity of the Fusso since it was applied just over 4 months ago.

Realistically, in spite of its name, I never expected to get 12 months protection from it, but it looks as if it would comfortably provide pretty good protection for 6 months, especially if it had a little help from a few applications of quick detailer during the drying off stage of the cleaning process. I'll be re-applying the Fusso in a couple of months time when I give my car it's autumn detail.

Anyone looking for an inexpensive synthetic wax that's easy to apply and has good durability, I'd recommend it.

(https://s20.postimg.org/u89bwexvh/IMG_0151.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8lubfdzax/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 July 2017, 18:21
Washed my Polo GTI today. Sorry, no before and after pictures, just one picture to show how the Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax is holding up that I applied to my car at the beginning of March.

Since I applied it, the car has been washed roughly every 2 weeks and the only products applied to the paintwork in that time have been Valet Pro snow foam as part of the pre-wash, and Chemical Guys Extreme Body Wash and Wax shampoo. I've deliberately not topped up the Fusso, or used a quick detailer as I wanted to see how well it would hold up, given Fusso's 12 months durability claim.

I think it's holding up pretty well; the picture was taken after washing, and pressure washing the suds off the car. IMO the beading is still pretty good, bearing in mind I'm in a hard water area and no other products have been applied to the paintwork to boost the longevity of the Fusso since it was applied just over 4 months ago.

Realistically, in spite of its name, I never expected to get 12 months protection from it, but it looks as if it would comfortably provide pretty good protection for 6 months, especially if it had a little help from a few applications of quick detailer during the drying off stage of the cleaning process. I'll be re-applying the Fusso in a couple of months time when I give my car it's autumn detail.

Anyone looking for an inexpensive synthetic wax that's easy to apply and has good durability, I'd recommend it.

(https://s20.postimg.org/u89bwexvh/IMG_0151.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8lubfdzax/)

That's holding up pretty well. Paintwork looks great too, such a lovely colour. I doubt the claims of any wax being able to last 12 months but if you can get 6 months that good going imo.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 July 2017, 18:38
Washed my Polo GTI today. Sorry, no before and after pictures, just one picture to show how the Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax is holding up that I applied to my car at the beginning of March.

Since I applied it, the car has been washed roughly every 2 weeks and the only products applied to the paintwork in that time have been Valet Pro snow foam as part of the pre-wash, and Chemical Guys Extreme Body Wash and Wax shampoo. I've deliberately not topped up the Fusso, or used a quick detailer as I wanted to see how well it would hold up, given Fusso's 12 months durability claim.

I think it's holding up pretty well; the picture was taken after washing, and pressure washing the suds off the car. IMO the beading is still pretty good, bearing in mind I'm in a hard water area and no other products have been applied to the paintwork to boost the longevity of the Fusso since it was applied just over 4 months ago.

Realistically, in spite of its name, I never expected to get 12 months protection from it, but it looks as if it would comfortably provide pretty good protection for 6 months, especially if it had a little help from a few applications of quick detailer during the drying off stage of the cleaning process. I'll be re-applying the Fusso in a couple of months time when I give my car it's autumn detail.

Anyone looking for an inexpensive synthetic wax that's easy to apply and has good durability, I'd recommend it.

That's holding up pretty well. Paintwork looks great too, such a lovely colour. I doubt the claims of any wax being able to last 12 months but if you can get 6 months that good going imo.

Thanks Rebecca. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up through the winter months when I re-apply it in a couple of months time.

The paintwork looks OK in overcast conditions but I noticed some light swirling in today's sunshine :shocked:, so the autumn detail will be the full works!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: wantmygti on 15 July 2017, 21:54
Finally got round to giving the Clubsport a good clean. Washed twice with a coat of iron-x in between (amazing how much stuff that picks out), then a coat of collinite 476s and chemical guys blitz sealer. Pretty pleased with the results but no time to do the wheels or polish up the glass so don't look too closely!

Looking forward to seeing how it beads in the rain but couldn't bring myself to hose it down again!

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/IMG_0737_zpsvfrxixnj.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/IMG_0737_zpsvfrxixnj.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/IMG_0736_zpsup1cobh3.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/IMG_0736_zpsup1cobh3.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/IMG_0734_zpst0srjifz.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/IMG_0734_zpst0srjifz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 July 2017, 22:06
Finally got round to giving the Clubsport a good clean. Washed twice with a coat of iron-x in between (amazing how much stuff that picks out), then a coat of collinite 476s and chemical guys blitz sealer. Pretty pleased with the results but no time to do the wheels or polish up the glass so don't look too closely!

Looking forward to seeing how it beads in the rain but couldn't bring myself to hose it down again!

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/IMG_0737_zpsvfrxixnj.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/IMG_0737_zpsvfrxixnj.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/IMG_0736_zpsup1cobh3.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/IMG_0736_zpsup1cobh3.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/IMG_0734_zpst0srjifz.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/IMG_0734_zpst0srjifz.jpg.html)

Looks superb.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 16 July 2017, 18:14
Great colour/wheel combo, very nice!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: wantmygti on 16 July 2017, 22:05
Finally got round to giving the Clubsport a good clean. Washed twice with a coat of iron-x in between (amazing how much stuff that picks out), then a coat of collinite 476s and chemical guys blitz sealer. Pretty pleased with the results but no time to do the wheels or polish up the glass so don't look too closely!

Looking forward to seeing how it beads in the rain but couldn't bring myself to hose it down again!


Looks superb.  :cool:

Something strange about getting praise from the master, especially after reading so many of your hints/tips/experiences!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: wantmygti on 16 July 2017, 22:05
Great colour/wheel combo, very nice!  :cool:

Ta very much!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 July 2017, 22:36
Finally got round to giving the Clubsport a good clean. Washed twice with a coat of iron-x in between (amazing how much stuff that picks out), then a coat of collinite 476s and chemical guys blitz sealer. Pretty pleased with the results but no time to do the wheels or polish up the glass so don't look too closely!

Looking forward to seeing how it beads in the rain but couldn't bring myself to hose it down again!


Looks superb.  :cool:

Something strange about getting praise from the master, especially after reading so many of your hints/tips/experiences!

Hints and tips will only get you so far.  This is all your own work.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wide on 19 July 2017, 22:00
All of this.... And a Video that was even harder... :grin: :grin:

**Carwash not easy anymore. *Youtube fault* ;)**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYeAR8aWOFU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYeAR8aWOFU)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2017, 11:21
Gave it a pre Gatwick airport carpark wash.  It will get filthy sitting there for 2 weeks but at least it won’t be filth upon filth!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/35253100623_ccdbb4d729_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHcmBH)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4294/35253193563_ce3b835bd5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHcQf8)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 July 2017, 12:21
Gave it a pre Gatwick airport carpark wash.  It will get filthy sitting there for 2 weeks but at least it won’t be filth upon filth!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/35253100623_ccdbb4d729_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHcmBH)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4294/35253193563_ce3b835bd5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHcQf8)

Lovely as ever :smiley: I'm surprised you are not leaving it at the airport tucked up inside your detailing marquee! :laugh: Enjoy your holiday!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2017, 12:58
Gave it a pre Gatwick airport carpark wash.  It will get filthy sitting there for 2 weeks but at least it won’t be filth upon filth!

Lovely as ever :smiley: I'm surprised you are not leaving it at the airport tucked up inside your detailing marquee! :laugh: Enjoy your holiday!

Haha, don't give me ideas. :laugh:  Someone else gave me the idea of a detailing marquee once and look how that ended.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 August 2017, 14:52
Gave the interior a really good clean today as it’s been a while and was in dire need!

The stuff:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/36352560152_a101940222_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XomnCu)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4331/36520671775_bfc1e6f7f0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XDcZmK)

In progress:

(https://s24.postimg.org/cwmko2ved/78_A8327_E-72_D5-4_AED-9786-_F90_FFAC94_BD2.jpg)[/url]

(https://s24.postimg.org/rejrw2mph/AB0_AC3_A1-_D963-49_AA-8_F03-_A847764_E29_EA.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/dkvf70u41/)

(https://s15.postimg.org/rtwmlavl7/6_CD05846-_E840-44_F1-89_B8-654487237_CE9.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/mv946rrs7/)

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Finished:

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Really love the vent woolie which is pretty versatile and gets right into the deep aircon vents and other hard to reach areas.

Feels much better now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 17:09
Looks good Rebecca, your car certainly does get used!!   :laugh: .....I tried some Koch Chemie Multi Interior cleaner today on carpet & mats and have to say I like it, did a good job and smells nice which is always a benefit, can I ask where you get the vent woolly from?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 August 2017, 17:30
Looks good Rebecca, your car certainly does get used!!   :laugh: .....I tried some Koch Chemie Multi Interior cleaner today on carpet & mats and have to say I like it, did a good job and smells nice which is always a benefit, can I ask where you get the vent woolly from?

It's used every day.  :smiley:  The Koch stuff sounds good.

Got the vent woolie from here http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/wheel-woolies/wheel-woolie-vent-brush.aspx
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 12 August 2017, 18:25
Great thx  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 August 2017, 14:09
Following from yesterdays interior brush up......

Gave it a much needed wash after over 3 weeks without and being stuck at airport for 2 weeks then a week on the road.  Tried out a couple of new WoWo products which I’ll post up a proper review on in the coming days (if anyone’s interested) and after I’ve used them a second time.

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The process was as usual with the couple of new bits tried and gave the car a full going over with some QD:

WoWo Wheel Cleaner – first use of this new product
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam
ValetPro Citrus Prewash
Wheel wash and 2 bucket body wash – first use of WoWo High Foaming Shampoo
Rinse and dry
Obsessive Detail Clarity Glass Cleaner to all glass
Swissvax Lotospeed QD to all paint (and most glass)
Mothers Mag & Aluminium metal polish
Achem Longlife Tyre Dressing

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 August 2017, 14:12
Putting me to shame Bec, mine hasn't been washed in about 2 months!!! Been too crazy with my time being taking up with all things wedding and house!

Planning to rectify the situation soon, in fact today I just placed an order for my first ever pressure washer  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 August 2017, 14:25
Putting me to shame Bec, mine hasn't been washed in about 2 months!!! Been too crazy with my time being taking up with all things wedding and house!

Planning to rectify the situation soon, in fact today I just placed an order for my first ever pressure washer  :laugh:

Hey Dan, how's you?  Don't feel too bad, wedding and house more important than car washing, that can come when the everything else is in place. 

I never knew you didn't have a pressure washer!  Which puts your usual results into greater admiration category as it's tough work without a PW.

Hope once the wedding and house stuff allow, you can give the mk6 some tlc and treat us to some pics.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 August 2017, 15:26
Putting me to shame Bec, mine hasn't been washed in about 2 months!!! Been too crazy with my time being taking up with all things wedding and house!

Planning to rectify the situation soon, in fact today I just placed an order for my first ever pressure washer  :laugh:

Hey Dan, how's you?  Don't feel too bad, wedding and house more important than car washing, that can come when the everything else is in place. 

I never knew you didn't have a pressure washer!  Which puts your usual results into greater admiration category as it's tough work without a PW.

Hope once the wedding and house stuff allow, you can give the mk6 some tlc and treat us to some pics.  :smiley:

I'm great Bec, cheers for asking. How are you? Well wedding is over and done now but honeymoon planning and writing thank you cards etc are still ongoing. There's always a list of house stuff to do so just need to set aside some time for the car, hoping next weekend will be nice as the pressure washer should be here by then. Went for a Nilfisk C130.1.6. Yeah I've never owned one before! Used to foam with a Mesto pump action foam sprayer but the resulting foam was never really worth the effort of manually pressurising it every 20 seconds! Now we have our own place with an outside tap it is definitely the right time to invest in one.

I'm thinking Autobrite HD Foam Lance, any experience with one or recommendations for others?

Incredible pics of your pride and joy as always. Can't wait to see mine shine again. I really do need to treat it and I shall of course share the results her  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 August 2017, 15:53
Putting me to shame Bec, mine hasn't been washed in about 2 months!!! Been too crazy with my time being taking up with all things wedding and house!

Planning to rectify the situation soon, in fact today I just placed an order for my first ever pressure washer  :laugh:

Hey Dan, how's you?  Don't feel too bad, wedding and house more important than car washing, that can come when the everything else is in place. 

I never knew you didn't have a pressure washer!  Which puts your usual results into greater admiration category as it's tough work without a PW.

Hope once the wedding and house stuff allow, you can give the mk6 some tlc and treat us to some pics.  :smiley:

I'm great Bec, cheers for asking. How are you? Well wedding is over and done now but honeymoon planning and writing thank you cards etc are still ongoing. There's always a list of house stuff to do so just need to set aside some time for the car, hoping next weekend will be nice as the pressure washer should be here by then. Went for a Nilfisk C130.1.6. Yeah I've never owned one before! Used to foam with a Mesto pump action foam sprayer but the resulting foam was never really worth the effort of manually pressurising it every 20 seconds! Now we have our own place with an outside tap it is definitely the right time to invest in one.

I'm thinking Autobrite HD Foam Lance, any experience with one or recommendations for others?

Incredible pics of your pride and joy as always. Can't wait to see mine shine again. I really do need to treat it and I shall of course share the results her  :wink:

Well Congratulations on the nuptials Dan.  :smiley:  Hope it was a wedding to remember (for the right reasons, lol).

And thanks for the kind words about my car, I just keep doing it week in week out, it's a bit like an extension of breathing.  :laugh:

The AB lance is great.  It's the same (albeit with different shaped bottle and different colour plastics) as the CYC PA lance.  Both are made by PA and italian company and IMO are the very best lances you can buy and if looked after will last you years and years.  The only other difference between the two is the CYC PA bases are set to spray up/down, whilst the Autobrite ones are set to spray side to side - down make any difference to the results.  I have 2 lances, one of each of these and they are equal, but I think the AB is cheaper as it's often on offer so that would be a no-brainer.

Here's how they differ:

The black one is the CYC one and the red to AB one.

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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-heavy-duty-foam-snow-foam-lance-magifoam-500ml.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 13 August 2017, 16:05
It was such a perfect day, it's literally hard to describe! All the stresses of planning paid off tremendously!

Thanks for the quick and concise response. Yeah that linked deal with the 500ml of Magifoam is what I've been looking at. Will get an order placed!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mattwilko92 on 13 August 2017, 17:42
Complete maintenance wash including interior. Boy did it need it! Looking fresh now and a top up layer of Gtechniq C2v3 added :-)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 15 August 2017, 15:36


Got the vent woolie from here http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/wheel-woolies/wheel-woolie-vent-brush.aspx

I was nearly tempted until I saw the price.

Can anyone recommend a carpet brush suitable to clean between the seat and the sill, it`s really difficult to vacuum that area.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 August 2017, 17:58
Did a little wash n wax as it was a nice day with my new wax R222 very happy with the results  :whistle:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 15 August 2017, 18:39
^^^ Super, smashing, lovely!   :cool:

Some serious gloss you have going on there.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 August 2017, 19:25
Did a little wash n wax as it was a nice day with my new wax R222 very happy with the results  :whistle:

Wow! Looks brilliant; super shiny :cool:. And the best colour too (IMO of course!).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 August 2017, 19:57
Did a little wash n wax as it was a nice day with my new wax R222 very happy with the results  :whistle:

Wow! Looks brilliant; super shiny :cool:. And the best colour too (IMO of course!).

Thanks  Rebecca and SRGTD yeah I'm happy with this new wax as they say easy on easy off and it is lol  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: LRWmotorsport on 16 August 2017, 09:56
That looks bloody amazing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 16 August 2017, 10:19
That looks bloody amazing.

Cheers for your comental  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 17 August 2017, 15:12
Really shiny Gti in Yorkshire in the best colour.....whats not to like!!  :laugh: ...nice work
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 17 August 2017, 18:49
Cheers buddy  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2017, 18:06
Gave it an evening speed wash before it goes into Lepsons in the morning for wheel refurb and new tyres fitting.  Tried the new Gyeon Silk Dryer Towel too.  Very good!     

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 August 2017, 18:45
Looking stunning as ever! What tyres are you going for?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 August 2017, 18:59
Gave it an evening speed wash before it goes into Lepsons in the morning for wheel refurb and new tyres fitting.  Tried the new Gyeon Silk Dryer Towel too.  Very good!     

Looking stunning as ever!

+1 for stunning!

That drying towel looks huge! Of the drying towels I've tried, my favourite is the Wo-Wo one. I like the fact that it's not too big, so no risk of dragging on the ground, and the double thickness means it's really absorbent.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2017, 20:30
Looking stunning as ever! What tyres are you going for?

Thanks. :smiley:

Michelin PS4S all round.  Had Conti 5Ps on last two cars now and they are brilliant but fancy a change.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2017, 20:33
Gave it an evening speed wash before it goes into Lepsons in the morning for wheel refurb and new tyres fitting.  Tried the new Gyeon Silk Dryer Towel too.  Very good!     

Looking stunning as ever!

+1 for stunning!

That drying towel looks huge! Of the drying towels I've tried, my favourite is the Wo-Wo one. I like the fact that it's not too big, so no risk of dragging on the ground, and the double thickness means it's really absorbent.

Thanks  :smiley:

It is a big towel, they do a smaller one but I wanted the bigger on as I like a big towel for the roof and windscreen.  I usually use a Chemical Guys Wooly Mammoth on the roof but wanted to try something new.  WoWo towels are still my favourites as I love twin layer towels but the Gyeon is very very good. Not better but just dries in a different way and is excellent for the big panels horizontal where water sits.  I will probably get the smaller one too.  My all time favourite towel is the WoWo wheel towel - it is just perfect.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 23 August 2017, 11:15
Gave it an evening speed wash before it goes into Lepsons in the morning for wheel refurb and new tyres fitting.  Tried the new Gyeon Silk Dryer Towel too.  Very good!     

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Looking good as normal Rebecca  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 August 2017, 11:39
Looking good as normal Rebecca  :grin:

Thanks!

Currently enjoying the delights of this.  It will not get the 'treatment'.  :laugh:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 August 2017, 12:45
Could be worse!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 August 2017, 13:26
Could be worse!

(http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p87145615-2.jpg) (http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p15328396/e531bc8f)

It's ok, a bit of fun actually.  I don't mind a crap car for a few days, makes me appreciate what I've got.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 28 August 2017, 11:44
Gave it an evening speed wash before it goes into Lepsons in the morning for wheel refurb and new tyres fitting.  Tried the new Gyeon Silk Dryer Towel too.  Very good!     

Looking stunning as ever!

+1 for stunning!

That drying towel looks huge! Of the drying towels I've tried, my favourite is the Wo-Wo one. I like the fact that it's not too big, so no risk of dragging on the ground, and the double thickness means it's really absorbent.

Thanks  :smiley:

It is a big towel, they do a smaller one but I wanted the bigger on as I like a big towel for the roof and windscreen.  I usually use a Chemical Guys Wooly Mammoth on the roof but wanted to try something new.  WoWo towels are still my favourites as I love twin layer towels but the Gyeon is very very good. Not better but just dries in a different way and is excellent for the big panels horizontal where water sits.  I will probably get the smaller one too.  My all time favourite towel is the WoWo wheel towel - it is just perfect.

It is the definition of shine!....as always looks great Rebecca, I tried the Gyeon towel for first time last weekend and have to say I really do like it, like you say for doing large panels its excellent. I tried Aqua Deluxe towel from AF a while back and found I got loads of tiny fibres (fluff?) being left on bodywork which I wasn't impressed with.....sent it back and had it replaced but not used it since, can only imagine I had a duff one as it gets plenty of great reviews  :undecided: .........if they made it in a bath towel size though I'd buy another, its really luxurious  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 28 August 2017, 16:56
Wife was out working all day so i took the opportunity to have a good detailing sesh!

Snowfoamed with Autobrite Magifoam.
Usual two bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo.
Paintwork cleansed with Dodo Juice Lime Prime.
Base coat of Collinite 845 and then Dodo Juice Orange Crush over that.
Glass cleaned with Carpro Eraser, exhausts polished with Mothers Mag and Alloy, tyres dressed with Zaino Z16.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 August 2017, 17:05
Wife was out working all day so i took the opportunity to have a good detailing sesh!

Snowfoamed with Autobrite Magifoam.
Usual two bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo.
Paintwork cleansed with Dodo Juice Lime Prime.
Base coat of Collinite 845 and then Dodo Juice Orange Crush over that.
Glass cleaned with Carpro Eraser, exhausts polished with Mothers Mag and Alloy, tyres dressed with Zaino Z16.

Looks great! It's good to see a well cared for mk6 GTI :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 August 2017, 17:38
Superb Dan.  Beautiful TR gloss!   So good to see your mk6 again and looking its best.  Lovely job.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 September 2017, 14:04
The usual.

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Tailpipe order restored!
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 September 2017, 19:16
^^ Another top job! Mine is shoddy, shoddy, shoddy. Not been touched for probably a month but, with a count of my pennies due, with enough left I might get my DA soon. Only flies in the ointment being insurance and four tyres to pay for soon :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 September 2017, 20:09
^^ Another top job! Mine is shoddy, shoddy, shoddy. Not been touched for probably a month but, with a count of my pennies due, with enough left I might get my DA soon. Only flies in the ointment being insurance and four tyres to pay for soon :rolleyes:

I bet it's shoddy to you, but probably pretty good by some other's standards;-)

Ooh, DA buying, a very worthwhile investment. I feel your pain Watts, having just shelled out for 4 bits of choice rubber and wheel refurbs, funds are a little depleted!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2017, 15:05
Bit of a rushed job today as it'd been threatening to rain all morning. Started just after I finished which was something I suppose...

Gave my pressure washer a good go, was misbehaving to start with, perhaps an air block? Anyway, got it going in the end and after a good rinse was a few minutes soaking with snowfoam. Had a problem with the Autobrite lance too, just dribbling out, thought it was blocked until I realised the pressure washer wasn't switched on :rolleyes:

Bilberry wheel cleaner, G-Techniq wash, Wo-Wo microfibres and mitts got all the muck off (front wheels were so bad I had to use a second mitt). Rinse, dry then a good spray of QD. Will definitely go back to Bouncers Done and Dusted when the Chemical Guys Speed Wipe runs out, it wasn't removing some water marks that I'm sure Bouncers would've. Glass cleaned with AG Fast Glass then coated with G-Techniq C2v3 then final task was to dress the tyres with FinishKare Top Kote. A few jobs left but I have a couple of long journeys over the next few days and no doubt it'll all be back to square one by the weekend.

One thing I did notice which I'm pleased with was how smooth a section was after I clayed it with the Wo-Wo clay mitt earlier in the year so that was a very worthwhile job. I was hoping to get a DA and give the car a polish before the winter but the gods of the bills has decreed that funds are precious right now so perhaps another good decon and a claying will have to suffice unless a miracle occurs...

Only managed to grab a couple of pictures before it tipped it down. Pretty pleased all things considered.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 September 2017, 17:01
Nice Job! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 September 2017, 17:05
Looking good Watts. I was planning on giving mine 'the works' this week (clean, decontamination, machine polish, sealant, wax), but it hasn't happened. I really need 2-3 days of good detailing weather (dry and not sunny or windy) and the showers this week so far put paid to that.

Hopefully, there'll be an opportunity sometime before the end of the month.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2017, 17:54
Thanks both :smiley:

SR - the weather is making things difficult, luckily I'm off next week so will try to put the extra effort in for a wheels off job. Actually if truth be told I'm off this week too, and the last two weeks of September! Was planning on some relaxation but jobs and family visits keep taking over.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 September 2017, 20:13
What you both need, is a detailing tent.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 September 2017, 20:52
What you both need, is a detailing tent.  :laugh:

Ha ha! :grin: I was thinking about your detailing tent when I saw it raining and there was quite a blustery breeze blowing.

I'm one of the few in my road who garages their car in the garage, rather than parking it on the driveway; one of the benefits of having a small car - it fits in my small garage. Unfortunately, the downside of a small garage is there's not enough room to work on my car when it's in the garage. At least I can spread my detailing over a 2-3 day period and put the car in the garage when I'm not working on it so it doesn't need washing between polishing sessions.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2017, 20:55
What you both need, is a detailing tent.  :laugh:

Not quite what I think I'd have considered but, perhaps, yes. Where did you get yours? My neighbours might think there'd been a murder or something though.... The reason I keep doing the shots I do is because there's little room for movement out the front of our house so a car tent will be very obvious :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 September 2017, 21:21
Rock Awnings 3m by 6m in white with sidewalls.

https://rockawnings.co.uk/gazebos/explorer-series-pop-up-gazebos/3m-x-6m/exp3x6



It's multi-functional and will be doing other duty in a couple weekends as a disco marquee for my daughter's birthday party.  Then back on detailing duty in Oct/Nov most likely will kids footprints all over it.  :laugh:

SRGTD, that's great you have a garage, even if it's a too snug to work in at least you can get the car under cover during the big details. 

Watts - let the neighbours think what they like, be mysterious!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2017, 21:55
That looks pretty reasonable, handy for a barbecue in inclement weather too...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2017, 18:58
Nothing on my GTI today but instead, just because I'm nice (and didn't want to have to do work in the garden :whistle:), I gave my OH's Lupo a good going over. We've had it from new (April 2003) and I doubt it has ever had this much attention before. There were parts of the car that could easily have supported a crop of spuds, it was minging. The interior wasn't too bad just tired and grubby. A good vacuum and dust to start, a wipe over everything inside with a damp mf then a good spray and wipe with Poorboys natural look dressing. Inside of windows got a clean with AG Fast Glass then I washed all the door shuts, dried, treated with Tardis as there were marks which I think had always been there that wouldn't wash off, that did it though. Then washed dried and a QD had the door shuts looking really good :smiley:

Exterior washed, Tardis where needed then a good go with my Wo-Wo clay mitt. That had it all really good and smooth. Wash, rinse, dry, wax (FinishKare 1000P) and a QD all over. All black plastics, seals and tyres treated to FinishKare Top Kote and glass given a coating of Gtechniq C2v3. Really pleased how it came out, I think it could do with another good clean to finish some of the niggly bits that I missed this time plus a polish once I get a DA (good for a practise, better than trying it out on mine for the first time :laugh:). All in all though, I think it doesn't look too bad for a 14 year old car that has never been garaged!

(https://s6.postimg.org/uhuh7t8r5/20170913_173614.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 September 2017, 19:44
That's a good effort Watts; looks great. I always liked the Lupo, especially the GTI.

Good idea to use the Lupo as a guinea pig for your polishing skills when you get your DA. I'm hoping I can use mine next week, so praying for 2-3 decent days weather!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2017, 20:41
Cheers SR, I'd have preferred a GTI but have to make do with our beast of a 1.0!

Not seen much of your pocket rocket recently, all going well and happy? The new MK6 GTI looks like it could be a little belter and very smart too :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 September 2017, 20:51
Cheers SR, I'd have preferred a GTI but have to make do with our beast of a 1.0!

Not seen much of your pocket rocket recently, all going well and happy? The new MK6 GTI looks like it could be a little belter and very smart too :smiley:

It's going well thanks. If I give it 'the works', detailing-wise in the next few days (weather permitting), I'll put some pictures up.

Yes, I really like the look of the new Polo GTI. It will be on the list of possible replacements when the time comes to change the pocket rocket (won't be for some time though!).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 September 2017, 22:16
That looks a very smart little Lupo Watts, very nicely turned out motor.  Great job and sure you will continue to tinker with it now you've started.  Lovely!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 September 2017, 22:50
That looks a very smart little Lupo Watts, very nicely turned out motor.  Great job and sure you will continue to tinker with it now you've started.  Lovely!

Thanks :smiley: OH never cleans it, maybe I'll maintain it if I get let off some household tasks...

Shame though as I found some rust bubbling up under the paint in one of the roof gullies, awkward location for a repair. Needs 4 new tyres and the windscreen is showing signs of delaminating. But she likes it and it has been of little bother so far (only done about 45k miles). What to do, repair, ignore or replace :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 September 2017, 12:17
Nothing on my GTI today but instead, just because I'm nice (and didn't want to have to do work in the garden :whistle:), I gave my OH's Lupo a good going over. We've had it from new (April 2003) and I doubt it has ever had this much attention before. There were parts of the car that could easily have supported a crop of spuds, it was minging. The interior wasn't too bad just tired and grubby. A good vacuum and dust to start, a wipe over everything inside with a damp mf then a good spray and wipe with Poorboys natural look dressing. Inside of windows got a clean with AG Fast Glass then I washed all the door shuts, dried, treated with Tardis as there were marks which I think had always been there that wouldn't wash off, that did it though. Then washed dried and a QD had the door shuts looking really good :smiley:

Exterior washed, Tardis where needed then a good go with my Wo-Wo clay mitt. That had it all really good and smooth. Wash, rinse, dry, wax (FinishKare 1000P) and a QD all over. All black plastics, seals and tyres treated to FinishKare Top Kote and glass given a coating of Gtechniq C2v3. Really pleased how it came out, I think it could do with another good clean to finish some of the niggly bits that I missed this time plus a polish once I get a DA (good for a practise, better than trying it out on mine for the first time :laugh:). All in all though, I think it doesn't look too bad for a 14 year old car that has never been garaged!

(https://s6.postimg.org/uhuh7t8r5/20170913_173614.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/d1vpsdkep/20170913_173648.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/opprmx9jl/20170913_173700.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/727yopzm9/20170913_173625.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

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I think Mrs Watts is due an upgrade.
You could have bought her an Up! GTI with all the money you've spent on detailing products this year :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2017, 12:32
I think Mrs Watts is due an upgrade.
You could have bought her an Up! GTI with all the money you've spent on detailing products this year :wink:

I have offered many times but she loves her Lupo (not quite enough to keep it clean though :rolleyes:). It's only done 45k miles so loosening up nicely now! I think she likes to retain old outdated stuff, probably why I'm still around :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 September 2017, 12:41
After a few weeks without, found time for a quick wash between rain showers.  Want it clean for when it goes in for service next week.  Was pretty grubby.  Probably was a waste of time as the sky is looking menacing! 
 
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 September 2017, 14:22
After a few weeks without, found time for a quick wash between rain showers.  Want it clean for when it goes in for service next week.  Was pretty grubby.  Probably was a waste of time as the sky is looking menacing!

Looks good Rebecca.

I also try and make sure my car is clean and looking it's best when it goes back to the dealer for servicing or warranty work, as I think it's easier to spot any dealer inflicted damage on a clean car. Not always easy to get it there clean though as it's a 25-30 mile trip to the dealer, and the service is due at the beginning of March when the weather can be messy. So, it might be clean when I set out, but anything other than clean when I get there.  :angry:

All being well, I'll be giving my car 'the works' this week, but it's dependent on the weather staying fine. If the weather is kind to me, I'll post some pictures up.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2017, 15:21
After a few weeks without, found time for a quick wash between rain showers.  Want it clean for when it goes in for service next week.  Was pretty grubby.  Probably was a waste of time as the sky is looking menacing!

It's never a waste of time with results like that!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 September 2017, 16:42
After a few weeks without, found time for a quick wash between rain showers.  Want it clean for when it goes in for service next week.  Was pretty grubby.  Probably was a waste of time as the sky is looking menacing!

Looks good Rebecca.

I also try and make sure my car is clean and looking it's best when it goes back to the dealer for servicing or warranty work, as I think it's easier to spot any dealer inflicted damage on a clean car. Not always easy to get it there clean though as it's a 25-30 mile trip to the dealer, and the service is due at the beginning of March when the weather can be messy. So, it might be clean when I set out, but anything other than clean when I get there.  :angry:

All being well, I'll be giving my car 'the works' this week, but it's dependent on the weather staying fine. If the weather is kind to me, I'll post some pictures up.

Thanks STGTD.  I always send mine in to the dealer clean with the usual do not wash hangers, key tag and instructions.  That way I can take them round it at pre-service inspection and no risk of them saying later it was dirty and any dealer damage was there already.  Don't take any chances with stuff like that. But my dealer is only 3 miles down road so I don't have the challenge you have hit being miles away.  :sad:

Well fingers crossed the weather is good for you. I look forward to hearing about it and seeing the pics.  :smiley:  It's frustrating when you want to crack on and do a full detail and then the weather is crap.  Mine needs planning in but as I have the tent, I'm no longer at the mercy of the weather (unless it's very windy), but finding time is the challenge instead!  A spare 2/3 days without commitments/work are very hard to come by!  :undecided:



Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 September 2017, 16:43
After a few weeks without, found time for a quick wash between rain showers.  Want it clean for when it goes in for service next week.  Was pretty grubby.  Probably was a waste of time as the sky is looking menacing!

It's never a waste of time with results like that!

Well so far so good, the rain has kept away although I've probably just jinxed by saying that.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 17 September 2017, 17:00
I think Mrs Watts is due an upgrade.
You could have bought her an Up! GTI with all the money you've spent on detailing products this year :wink:

I have offered many times but she loves her Lupo (not quite enough to keep it clean though :rolleyes:). It's only done 45k miles so loosening up nicely now! I think she likes to retain old outdated stuff, probably why I'm still around :laugh:
Fair play to her then.
It sounds like she'd rather upgrade you then her Lupo: )
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 18 September 2017, 20:14
Gave the car a mini valet using all auto finesse products. After wash used triple and then illusion. Dressed the plastic and tyres. Very pleased with the result :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 September 2017, 21:18
Just a quick wash today, 45 minutes worth. Came up pretty good but couldn't do more as gone on holiday :smiley: Pi$$ed down nearly all the way so not looking so clever now. Good day though at Wightwick Manor near Wolverhampton (highly recommended to any fans of pre-raphaelite art and aesthetic interiors) and now staying in a fantastic pub in Penkridge, Staffordshire before travelling on tomorrow to West Yorkshire. Gave the interior a quick go a couple of days ago, hate travelling in a dirty car :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 September 2017, 23:17
I've given my car 'the works' over the last three days; full detail, including a 2 stage machine polish. Process and products used;

The obligatory pictures; apologies for the poor quality - taken on my phone and I had my finger partially obscuring the lens in the top right corner of the first one! :grin:

It didn't stay clean for long; when out this evening and it was raining. At least there was some good beading on the car when I came home, but unfortunately no beading shots as it was dark.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 00:05
Looks fabulous. SRGTD. Great detailing. What a little smasher it looks, loving the whole shiny package. And those wheels with that paint colour - to die for!  Love it.

@MjrSharpe and Watts - sounds like some more top cleaning going on.  The weather always tries to undo it but never give in!!! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 September 2017, 07:34
Thanks Rebecca. It's not perfect, but I'm pleased with the results.

The weather was pretty good for detailing, and the neighbours who always make the predictable comments were away on holiday so that was an added bonus; they'd probably think I was mad, spending 3 days cleaning my car! :grin:

I actually use a .................sponge on a part of the washing phase :shocked: Not on the bodywork or wheels, but I find it's great for washing the plastic wheel arch liners after I've pre-rinsed them. It's the last job I do with my wheel washing water in bucket 3, so I don't transfer any dirt to the wheels though.

Now to tackle the interior. It shouldn't take too long, just a quick wipe with Pootboys Natural Look dressing and, clean the glass and a quick vacuum and all done. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 September 2017, 07:37
I second the above SR, fantastic job, looks amazing :smiley: The wheels really do suit the car, colour and styling. Big driveway too :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 September 2017, 09:59
Thanks Watts. It didn’t stay looking like that for long, after using it in the rain yesterday evening  :grin:

Big driveway? Ha ha, unfortunately not. It’s the car park at my local garden centre; the overflow section that no one else seems to use, so perfect to park in to avoid door ding damage  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 22 September 2017, 14:28
Is buzzing..............my slims detailing delivery has just arrived ...............im like a kid on xmas morning..........collect my foam lance later and BOOOOOM this weekend i will be detailing times like this im grateful my dad has a car port screw you windy wet weather you wont hold me back on my quest to perfect my new baby  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 16:13
Is buzzing..............my slims detailing delivery has just arrived ...............im like a kid on xmas morning..........collect my foam lance later and BOOOOOM this weekend i will be detailing times like this im grateful my dad has a car port screw you windy wet weather you wont hold me back on my quest to perfect my new baby  :laugh:

Someone sounds excited!  :laugh:  Enjoy the detailing, snow foaming is great fun!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 September 2017, 17:01
Is buzzing..............my slims detailing delivery has just arrived ...............im like a kid on xmas morning..........collect my foam lance later and BOOOOOM this weekend i will be detailing times like this im grateful my dad has a car port screw you windy wet weather you wont hold me back on my quest to perfect my new baby  :laugh:

Someone sounds excited!  :laugh:  Enjoy the detailing, snow foaming is great fun!  :smiley:

Jeni_R_; just be prepared to become addicted to this car cleaning and detailing malarkey. Next step will be machine polishing, so make sure you put a DA polisher on your Christmas present list :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 22 September 2017, 17:52
Is buzzing..............my slims detailing delivery has just arrived ...............im like a kid on xmas morning..........collect my foam lance later and BOOOOOM this weekend i will be detailing times like this im grateful my dad has a car port screw you windy wet weather you wont hold me back on my quest to perfect my new baby  :laugh:

Someone sounds excited!  :laugh:  Enjoy the detailing, snow foaming is great fun!  :smiley:

Jeni_R_; just be prepared to become addicted to this car cleaning and detailing malarkey. Next step will be machine polishing, so make sure you put a DA polisher on your Christmas present list :grin:

(https://s20.postimg.org/npulcjbbt/20170922_170921.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/npulcjbbt/)

And that was just the freebies !
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 September 2017, 18:15
Is buzzing..............my slims detailing delivery has just arrived ...............im like a kid on xmas morning..........collect my foam lance later and BOOOOOM this weekend i will be detailing times like this im grateful my dad has a car port screw you windy wet weather you wont hold me back on my quest to perfect my new baby  :laugh:

Someone sounds excited!  :laugh:  Enjoy the detailing, snow foaming is great fun!  :smiley:

Jeni_R_; just be prepared to become addicted to this car cleaning and detailing malarkey. Next step will be machine polishing, so make sure you put a DA polisher on your Christmas present list :grin:

(https://s20.postimg.org/npulcjbbt/20170922_170921.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/npulcjbbt/)

And that was just the freebies !

Cool.  :cool:

Jeni, if you are using postimage for posting pics, use the 'hotlnk for forums' link rather than the thumbnail link which will make your pic bigger.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 22 September 2017, 20:54
I've not had my GTI for long, and the preparation from the dealer was actually quite good.  I recently sold a black Honda S2000, so I already have a DA polisher, which will be used to prepare the paintwork before the bad weather starts in earnest.

So far, then, I've given the wheels (Austins) a good clean, and a coat of Poorboys wheel wax, and done the exterior trim with Auto Finesse Dressle.  This can be layered so I'm going to make sure that areas such as the front grilles get a few treatments before the winter, and I'll use it on the engine as well.

The interior is very clean, so just regular "maintenance" cleaning required, and it's just a case of making sure that the paintwork and glass are water and crud repellent, with Dodo Juice Supernatural wax for the paint every month or so and Poorboys windscreen cleaner, which incorporates a water repellent, on all of the glass. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 23 September 2017, 07:54
Is buzzing..............my slims detailing delivery has just arrived ...............im like a kid on xmas morning..........collect my foam lance later and BOOOOOM this weekend i will be detailing times like this im grateful my dad has a car port screw you windy wet weather you wont hold me back on my quest to perfect my new baby  :laugh:

Someone sounds excited!  :laugh:  Enjoy the detailing, snow foaming is great fun!  :smiley:

Jeni_R_; just be prepared to become addicted to this car cleaning and detailing malarkey. Next step will be machine polishing, so make sure you put a DA polisher on your Christmas present list :grin:

(https://s20.postimg.org/npulcjbbt/20170922_170921.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/npulcjbbt/)

And that was just the freebies !

Cool.  :cool:

Jeni, if you are using postimage for posting pics, use the 'hotlnk for forums' link rather than the thumbnail link which will make your pic bigger.  :smiley:

Thanks Rebecca, i did wonder which one i was supposed to use  :rolleyes: suns out this morning so coffee then I am off to get stuck in about the car  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 September 2017, 10:02
I've not had my GTI for long, and the preparation from the dealer was actually quite good.  I recently sold a black Honda S2000, so I already have a DA polisher, which will be used to prepare the paintwork before the bad weather starts in earnest.

So far, then, I've given the wheels (Austins) a good clean, and a coat of Poorboys wheel wax, and done the exterior trim with Auto Finesse Dressle.  This can be layered so I'm going to make sure that areas such as the front grilles get a few treatments before the winter, and I'll use it on the engine as well.

The interior is very clean, so just regular "maintenance" cleaning required, and it's just a case of making sure that the paintwork and glass are water and crud repellent, with Dodo Juice Supernatural wax for the paint every month or so and Poorboys windscreen cleaner, which incorporates a water repellent, on all of the glass. 

Sounds a great job.  Any pics?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 September 2017, 10:02

Thanks Rebecca, i did wonder which one i was supposed to use  :rolleyes: suns out this morning so coffee then I am off to get stuck in about the car  :grin:

Have fu Jeni!  Be great to see some pics too.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 25 September 2017, 19:03

Thanks Rebecca, i did wonder which one i was supposed to use  :rolleyes: suns out this morning so coffee then I am off to get stuck in about the car  :grin:

Have fu Jeni!  Be great to see some pics too.  :smiley:

Second wash today as was in getting the roof done very pleased with auto finesse kit and got the snow foam lance working perfectly just needs her own plate on and will be sorted !

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 September 2017, 19:06
Looking very smart there Jeni, you must be very pleased :smiley: Are you going to get your mirror caps wrapped black too?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 September 2017, 19:08

Thanks Rebecca, i did wonder which one i was supposed to use  :rolleyes: suns out this morning so coffee then I am off to get stuck in about the car  :grin:

Have fu Jeni!  Be great to see some pics too.  :smiley:

Second wash today as was in getting the roof done very pleased with auto finesse kit and got the snow foam lance working perfectly just needs her own plate on and will be sorted !

(https://s20.postimg.org/f7akulb8d/20170925_183348.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7rbb8snix/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/o11hboy71/20170925_183354.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/noa35ifx5/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/scq30p53x/20170925_183315.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/boyky7ac9/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/jvv63ipst/20170925_183300.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h1s0q2nmh/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/5qpd1pgrh/20170925_183246.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ch5ub53x5/)

(https://s20.postimg.org/jclhgi90d/20170925_183410.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/izu3abqqh/)

Fantastic job Jeni!  Looks stunning!  Great work, you should be proud.  :cool: :smiley:

Love the roof, agree with Watts - gloss black mirror caps would finish it off nicely, oh and your new plates.   :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 25 September 2017, 19:42
I've not had my GTI for long, and the preparation from the dealer was actually quite good.  I recently sold a black Honda S2000, so I already have a DA polisher, which will be used to prepare the paintwork before the bad weather starts in earnest.

So far, then, I've given the wheels (Austins) a good clean, and a coat of Poorboys wheel wax, and done the exterior trim with Auto Finesse Dressle.  This can be layered so I'm going to make sure that areas such as the front grilles get a few treatments before the winter, and I'll use it on the engine as well.

The interior is very clean, so just regular "maintenance" cleaning required, and it's just a case of making sure that the paintwork and glass are water and crud repellent, with Dodo Juice Supernatural wax for the paint every month or so and Poorboys windscreen cleaner, which incorporates a water repellent, on all of the glass. 

Sounds a great job.  Any pics?

They'll have to wait.  Down here in the New Forest it's been one of "those" days weather-wise, and the car is now filthy once more.  Hey-ho.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 25 September 2017, 22:31
Looking very smart there Jeni, you must be very pleased :smiley: Are you going to get your mirror caps wrapped black too?

I had considered it but thot maybe just too much ? Would b gd to see what it would look like i suppose :) been a lovely day here so gave her the full clean and gtechniq on me wheels
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 September 2017, 23:17
I think it would be just right. Not too much of a risk to give it a go, £60ish. Or you can get a set of genuine VW caps sprayed and delivered for about £75 on ebay (avoid the non-oem ones, they may not fit quite right and as I found are a bit brittle and the catches snap easily) then you can have the best of both worlds or if you don't like them you'll sell them easily enough and get most of your money back :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 26 September 2017, 08:18
I think it would be just right. Not too much of a risk to give it a go, £60ish. Or you can get a set of genuine VW caps sprayed and delivered for about £75 on ebay (avoid the non-oem ones, they may not fit quite right and as I found are a bit brittle and the catches snap easily) then you can have the best of both worlds or if you don't like them you'll sell them easily enough and get most of your money back :smiley:

have you done yours in black ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-GLOSS-BLACK-DOOR-WING-MIRROR-COVERS-CAPS-PAIR-LEFT-RIGHT-GTI-GTD-R-/292183131802?fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&epid=2144223612&hash=item440778c69a:g:iTwAAOSwQ59ZaMnv

like these or are these the crap ones ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 26 September 2017, 09:56
I had mine wrapped in pretend carbon fibre but a lorry took exception and removed the entire mirror from one side :angry:. Then I bought some genuine CF replacements but as they weren't genuine VW one of the clips snapped in fitting, as I mentioned above I found the clips to be more rigid than the genuine covers so they were easy to break. Also the fit wasn't 100% so I wasn't happy with them which is why I would steer you away from the ones you have linked to. These:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-GENUINE-OEM-WING-MIRROR-COVERS-2013-2017-NEW-ANY-VW-COLOUR-PAIR/272059569162?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

are allegedly genuine VW but before buying I would call them to confirm first and reject if on arrival it turns out they are not. There are a few peopleon here who have or had white GTIs with the black mirror caps and they do look great, also look good on red but something out there seems determined to stop me from having them :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2017, 11:07
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 26 September 2017, 11:24
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

They're bound to get dirty at some stage :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2017, 13:16
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

They're bound to get dirty at some stage :whistle:

Way too tenuous a link, you'll have to do better than that.  :tongue:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 26 September 2017, 13:58
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

They're bound to get dirty at some stage :whistle:

Way too tenuous a link, you'll have to do better than that.  :tongue:


 :evil: :laugh:

#hangsheadinshameforhijackingathread
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 26 September 2017, 13:59
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2017, 14:10
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too

Well now I'm gonna have to go off topic and tell myself off.  :grin:  Shut up, Watts!   :laugh:

I used a photo merge/photostitch app to just join pics together. Easy Merge it was but there are loads out there.   :smiley: 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 26 September 2017, 15:27
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too

Well now I'm gonna have to go off topic and tell myself off.  :grin:  Shut up, Watts!   :laugh:

I used a photo merge/photostitch app to just join pics together. Easy Merge it was but there are loads out there.   :smiley:

Super thanks chick.........no more off topic chat now i promise  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2017, 17:12
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too

Well now I'm gonna have to go off topic and tell myself off.  :grin:  Shut up, Watts!   :laugh:

I used a photo merge/photostitch app to just join pics together. Easy Merge it was but there are loads out there.   :smiley:

Super thanks chick.........no more off topic chat now i promise  :wink:

Look forward to seeing the new sig Jeni.   :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 26 September 2017, 17:48
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too

Well now I'm gonna have to go off topic and tell myself off.  :grin:  Shut up, Watts!   :laugh:

I used a photo merge/photostitch app to just join pics together. Easy Merge it was but there are loads out there.   :smiley:

 :lipsrsealed: :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2017, 18:11
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too

Well now I'm gonna have to go off topic and tell myself off.  :grin:  Shut up, Watts!   :laugh:

I used a photo merge/photostitch app to just join pics together. Easy Merge it was but there are loads out there.   :smiley:

 :lipsrsealed: :whistle:

 :grin:  :kiss:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st332 on 26 September 2017, 20:42
These pictures are a culmination of a few evenings detailing.

Got the car last Tuesday and did the following:
Snow Foam with Dodo Juice Apple iFoam
2-bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
De-Tar with TarX
De-Iron with IronX
another 2-bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
Primed the body with Lime Prime Lite
Waxed the body with Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro

Had a bit more free time on Sunday Afternoon so gave it another snow foam and 2-bucket wash.
Removed each wheel and did another de-tar and de-iron on them, followed by a prime with Lime Prime Lite
Waxed the wheels and calipers with Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid Wax and dressed the tyres with Tyromania
Also gave the pipes a wax with the Supernatural Hybrid wax. Also gave the body another coat of Purple Haze Pro.

Ran out of light on Sunday, so continued on Monday evening with a glass clean using Dodo Juice Clearly Menthol, followed by a wax with Supernatural Hybrid wax on all glass except the windscreen.

(http://thumb.ibb.co/ekvfpQ/IMG_20170925_181954.jpg) (http://ibb.co/ekvfpQ)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/itfPG5/IMG_20170925_182006.jpg) (http://ibb.co/itfPG5)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/gEuUik/IMG_20170925_182014.jpg) (http://ibb.co/gEuUik)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 September 2017, 21:48
These pictures are a culmination of a few evenings detailing.

Got the car last Tuesday and did the following:
Snow Foam with Dodo Juice Apple iFoam
2-bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
De-Tar with TarX
De-Iron with IronX
another 2-bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
Primed the body with Lime Prime Lite
Waxed the body with Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro

Had a bit more free time on Sunday Afternoon so gave it another snow foam and 2-bucket wash.
Removed each wheel and did another de-tar and de-iron on them, followed by a prime with Lime Prime Lite
Waxed the wheels and calipers with Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid Wax and dressed the tyres with Tyromania
Also gave the pipes a wax with the Supernatural Hybrid wax. Also gave the body another coat of Purple Haze Pro.

Ran out of light on Sunday, so continued on Monday evening with a glass clean using Dodo Juice Clearly Menthol, followed by a wax with Supernatural Hybrid wax on all glass except the windscreen.

(http://thumb.ibb.co/ekvfpQ/IMG_20170925_181954.jpg) (http://ibb.co/ekvfpQ)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/itfPG5/IMG_20170925_182006.jpg) (http://ibb.co/itfPG5)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/gEuUik/IMG_20170925_182014.jpg) (http://ibb.co/gEuUik)

Looks fab! Some nice products there too.   :cool:

Shame pics aren't bigger. Are you using thumbnail links as opposed to full size pic links? 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 26 September 2017, 21:59
Great job and the results to show for it! Did you do all that at the side of the road??

Hope you don't mind, full size images for all to enjoy, just use the full size code as Booth says below :smiley:

(http://preview.ibb.co/cCK6UQ/IMG_20170925_181954.jpg) (http://ibb.co/ekvfpQ)

(http://preview.ibb.co/dbKvOk/IMG_20170925_182006.jpg) (http://ibb.co/itfPG5)

(http://preview.ibb.co/ndzvOk/IMG_20170925_182014.jpg) (http://ibb.co/gEuUik)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st332 on 26 September 2017, 22:22
Great job and the results to show for it! Did you do all that at the side of the road??

Hope you don't mind, full size images for all to enjoy, just use the full size code as Booth says below :smiley:

Thanks, saved me the job, still learning the ropes with image posting.

Borrowed the mothers driveway to do the work, didn't do it at the side of the road!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 27 September 2017, 10:45
Has the detailing section moved?  Is this the new modding section?  No it's not. This way to the mk7 section.  🔽 :wink:

Rebecca how did you make that fancy wee signature with the pics ? i would like one too

Well now I'm gonna have to go off topic and tell myself off.  :grin:  Shut up, Watts!   :laugh:

I used a photo merge/photostitch app to just join pics together. Easy Merge it was but there are loads out there.   :smiley:

Super thanks chick.........no more off topic chat now i promise  :wink:

Look forward to seeing the new sig Jeni.   :laugh:

i cant work it  :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 September 2017, 11:54
^^

Can you elaborate Jeni? The app or getting a sig up?

If you want, PM me your pics you want to use and tell me in what order you want them and I'll do one for you tonight after work, and PM it to you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 27 September 2017, 12:13
^^

Can you elaborate Jeni? The app or getting a sig up?

If you want, PM me your pics you want to use and tell me in what order you want them and I'll do one for you tonight after work, and PM it to you.  :smiley:

Ive made a sig but its a wee square i want one like yours :) LANDSCAPE i shall send them on to you thanks lovely xx
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 September 2017, 12:34
^^

Can you elaborate Jeni? The app or getting a sig up?

If you want, PM me your pics you want to use and tell me in what order you want them and I'll do one for you tonight after work, and PM it to you.  :smiley:

Ive made a sig but its a wee square i want one like yours :) LANDSCAPE i shall send them on to you thanks lovely xx

Ok Jeni x

Have PM'd you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeni_R_ on 27 September 2017, 14:25
^^

Can you elaborate Jeni? The app or getting a sig up?

If you want, PM me your pics you want to use and tell me in what order you want them and I'll do one for you tonight after work, and PM it to you.  :smiley:

Ive made a sig but its a wee square i want one like yours :) LANDSCAPE i shall send them on to you thanks lovely xx

Ok Jeni x

Have PM'd you.  :smiley:

wooohoooooooooo its worked thanks Rebecca xxxxxxxx
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 September 2017, 14:26
^^

Can you elaborate Jeni? The app or getting a sig up?

If you want, PM me your pics you want to use and tell me in what order you want them and I'll do one for you tonight after work, and PM it to you.  :smiley:

Ive made a sig but its a wee square i want one like yours :) LANDSCAPE i shall send them on to you thanks lovely xx

Ok Jeni x

Have PM'd you.  :smiley:

wooohoooooooooo its worked thanks Rebecca xxxxxxxx

Cool!   :cool:

x
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 05 October 2017, 14:26
And back to the boring stuff about detailing.

I'm in the middle of mine right now.  Washed this morning with Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild, and now waxing with Autobrite carnauba, which is a bit of a pain because it's gone a bit smeary.  I'll have a look at it later under lights, but I suspect that I'll have to go over it with some Poorboys QD+ (a Quick Detailer with Carnauba) to sort it out.  I'll do the windows today (Stoners Invisible Glass) and I might, if I have any enthusiasm left, do the wheels with Poorboys Wheel Glaze and the tyres with GTechniq T1 Tyre and Trim. 

Tomorrow I'll do the grilles (honeycomb grilles are a pain in the backside) and the rest of the black trim and rubber seals - I bought some Honda Shin-etsu grease which is really good for door seals, and it should be for the price, and I'll use the GTechniq T1 for the trim, because it lasts a long time.

And that will be the first stage of my winter preparation.  I'll probably give the paintwork another good waxing next month, then keep on top of it by washing weekly with Dodo Juice Sour Power, which contains Carnauba.

I like Carnauba.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 05 October 2017, 16:51
For those anxious for an update, I've gone over the paintwork with QD+, and it looks less smeary now.  I'll check it under lights later.  Windows are all done, together with the wheels and tyres - Austins are easy to clean, but I'm not completely sure about diamond cut wheels, and there's a lot of diamond cutting on a set of Austins, so a good clean and waxing on a regular basis seems like a good idea.  The tyres are new, and look good with a light application of GTechniq T1.

That's it for now.  Time for a Chinese and a couple of beers.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 October 2017, 20:17
And back to the boring stuff about detailing.

I'm in the middle of mine right now.  Washed this morning with Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild, and now waxing with Autobrite carnauba, which is a bit of a pain because it's gone a bit smeary.  I'll have a look at it later under lights, but I suspect that I'll have to go over it with some Poorboys QD+ (a Quick Detailer with Carnauba) to sort it out.  I'll do the windows today (Stoners Invisible Glass) and I might, if I have any enthusiasm left, do the wheels with Poorboys Wheel Glaze and the tyres with GTechniq T1 Tyre and Trim. 

Tomorrow I'll do the grilles (honeycomb grilles are a pain in the backside) and the rest of the black trim and rubber seals - I bought some Honda Shin-etsu grease which is really good for door seals, and it should be for the price, and I'll use the GTechniq T1 for the trim, because it lasts a long time.

And that will be the first stage of my winter preparation.  I'll probably give the paintwork another good waxing next month, then keep on top of it by washing weekly with Dodo Juice Sour Power, which contains Carnauba.

I like Carnauba.

For those anxious for an update, I've gone over the paintwork with QD+, and it looks less smeary now.  I'll check it under lights later.  Windows are all done, together with the wheels and tyres - Austins are easy to clean, but I'm not completely sure about diamond cut wheels, and there's a lot of diamond cutting on a set of Austins, so a good clean and waxing on a regular basis seems like a good idea.  The tyres are new, and look good with a light application of GTechniq T1.

That's it for now.  Time for a Chinese and a couple of beers.

Sounds a thorough job, glad you got rid of the smearing.  :cool:  Any pics to share?  Always nice to see the fruits of hard Detailing labour.

Smearing can be a pita. Less is always more with wax.

I like carnauba too, in fact I love carnauba.  The more carnauba the better.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 15:09
Gave it an overdue wash this morning. 

Snow foamed – rinsed – Citrus Pre-washed – rinsed – wheel wash – 2 bucket wash – rinsed – dried - Tailpipes polished - wheels dressed.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/37530025601_89a019dc04_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zbpc5V)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4451/37271837030_618023f76f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YMzUBQ)

Few reflections and a bit of pearl flake.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4474/37529975841_c0b245a283_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZboWhZ)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4468/37529974921_75088d4522_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZboW28)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4470/36820160224_0488ffe9e4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y6EWQG)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4446/37271818420_b5078149b8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YMzP5Y)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4499/37271848890_ea5ae4ed35_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YMzY9j)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/36820253224_b4cff0f450_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y6Fqu9)

Been trying WoWo’s new Wheel Cleaner for the last few washes and it’s really good stuff. 
Super easy to use as it’s pre-diluted so just spray on and rinse off.  I always spray wheel cleaner on prior to snow foaming then rinse it off along with the snow foam. 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4362/36494285766_0b66c9c5ea_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XASKHy)

Here’s a little vid just showing the Prets after being sprayed with WoWo Wheel Cleaner, snow foamed on top, then both rinsed off with pressure washer lance but before any further ‘touch’ cleaning, not much needed though, just a bit of attention behind the spokes.  Wheels are sealed with Gtechniq C2v3 which was applied a few weeks back.  Not the most graceful jet washing action in the vid but was holding phone in one hand and lance in other, so a bit tricky! 

https://youtu.be/zfqg-BdnDss

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 06 October 2017, 16:34

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4468/37529974921_75088d4522_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZboW28)


My pics are normally of a gleaming black Amarok with a grubby Golf 7 in its reflections.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 16:42

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4468/37529974921_75088d4522_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZboW28)


My pics are normally of a gleaming black Amarok with a grubby Golf 7 in its reflections.  :grin:

 :grin:

I'm balancing things out then. :grin:  One gleaming black Golf R with a very grubby Amarok in its reflections.  :evil:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 October 2017, 17:12
Looks good Rebecca; nice flake pop too. How long does it normally take you to do a straightforward wash?

Is the Amarok next to get your treatment? :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 17:27
Looks good Rebecca; nice flake pop too. How long does it normally take you to do a straightforward wash?

Is the Amarok next to get your treatment? :wink:

Today it took an hour and half, from start to finish.

Nope!  HWMBO likes to do his own thing with his truck, which means letting the Eastern Europeans loose on it at the supermarket.  I have detailed it a couple of times but it's absolutely pointless. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 October 2017, 17:55
Booth, that's a mega result in 1.5 hours! :smiley: Reflections are stunning!

I only managed to clean my wheels today but gave them a really good going over. One at a time removed from the car, sprayed wheel and caliper in Bilberry wheel cleaner, cleaned caliper, rinsed wheel, washed in Gtechniq car wash, rinsed, dried and checked for finish (all 4 still felt very smooth after April's clay and polish, very pleased with that :smiley:), then sprayed with Gtechniq C2v3 and buffed off with Wo-Wo mf. Tyre dressed with FinishKare Top Kote and bolt caps washed and also treated with TK. Repeat x3. Really pleased at how well the wheels are holding up, there are marks here and there with a few minor kerbings but nothing that makes me want to rush into refurbing any time soon. Just the rest of the car to do now....

(https://s6.postimg.org/t24wfh8pd/20171006_172503.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/is2hg8itp/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/o3he10pht/20171006_172452.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/tewalqbkd/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 October 2017, 18:23
Looks good Rebecca; nice flake pop too. How long does it normally take you to do a straightforward wash?
Today it took an hour and half, from start to finish.

Agree with Watts, that’s a fantastic result for an hour and a half’s effort. It normally takes me 2 - 2.5 hours to do a straightforward wash.

Is the Amarok next to get your treatment? :wink:
Nope!  HWMBO likes to do his own thing with his truck, which means letting the Eastern Europeans loose on it at the supermarket.  I have detailed it a couple of times but it's absolutely pointless. :rolleyes:

Ha ha! My brother hinted to me that it would be good if I gave his car ‘the works’ before the winter weather gets here. As he uses his local Eastern European hand car wash, I politely declined, as they’d just undo all my efforts in one or two washes.

@Watts; great effort on the wheels. I like the styling of the Santiago alloys, but don’t envy you the task of cleaning them as they’re quite a ‘busy’ design! Nice to see you’ve dressed the bolt caps too. The OCD in me would have to re-fit the centre cap on the wheel in the second picture though, so the bottom of the VW logo lines up with the tyre valve, like it does in the first picture :smiley:. I’d wait until you next have the wheels off though, so you can push the centre cap out from the back, rather than risk damaging the lacquered surface by trying to prise it out from the front.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 October 2017, 18:37
@Watts; great effort on the wheels. I like the styling of the Santiago alloys, but don’t envy you the task of cleaning them as they’re quite a ‘busy’ design! Nice to see you’ve dressed the bolt caps too. The OCD in me would have to re-fit the centre cap on the wheel in the second picture though, so the bottom of the VW logo lines up with the tyre valve, like it does in the first picture :smiley:. I’d wait until you next have the wheels off though, so you can push the centre cap out from the back, rather than risk damaging the lacquered surface by trying to prise it out from the front.

Thanks :smiley: They are rather fiddly but I'm used to them now and when they're clean the looks are worth the extra effort. You've got me thinking about the centre caps now :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 18:42
Wheels are looking excellent Watts. Sounds a very thorough job.  :cool:

Look forward to seeing the rest of it to match.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 18:43
Looks good Rebecca; nice flake pop too. How long does it normally take you to do a straightforward wash?
Today it took an hour and half, from start to finish.

Agree with Watts, that’s a fantastic result for an hour and a half’s effort. It normally takes me 2 - 2.5 hours to do a straightforward wash.

Is the Amarok next to get your treatment? :wink:
Nope!  HWMBO likes to do his own thing with his truck, which means letting the Eastern Europeans loose on it at the supermarket.  I have detailed it a couple of times but it's absolutely pointless. :rolleyes:

Ha ha! My brother hinted to me that it would be good if I gave his car ‘the works’ before the winter weather gets here. As he uses his local Eastern European hand car wash, I politely declined, as they’d just undo all my efforts in one or two washes.



You should see the swirls on it!  Makes me want to tear my eyes out!   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 18:48
Booth, that's a mega result in 1.5 hours! :smiley: Reflections are stunning!



Agree with Watts, that’s a fantastic result for an hour and a half’s effort. It normally takes me 2 - 2.5 hours to do a straightforward wash.

Thanks both.   :smiley:  I have been known to turn it around in 45 mins, but today I took it leisurely.  :grin:  The addition of the post snow foam citrus pre wash stage extends the time a bit but not by much as it takes less time to do the bucket wash as not much left to do after the 2-stage pre wash.  Big pre winter detail in a couple weeks time. Full decon and single stage polish on the cards, plus the usual protection.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 06 October 2017, 19:28
A couple of iPhone Q&D's from today, after I'd finished off the black trim parts:

(https://image.ibb.co/mF9eRG/fullsizeoutput_2f5.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/dd5VYw/IMG_1473.jpg)

White doesn't reward the effort put into polishing and waxing as well as other colours, but for me there's satisfaction in knowing that the paintwork, wheels and trim are all protected from the elements as the weather deteriorates.

The car is kept under cover, but my parking spaces are open at each end, and when the wind blows from certain directions it becomes a wind tunnel.  Good for keeping the car dry, not so good when the ambient temperature drops and I'm washing the car in what feels like an Arctic wind.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 19:37
A couple of iPhone Q&D's from today, after I'd finished off the black trim parts:

(https://image.ibb.co/mF9eRG/fullsizeoutput_2f5.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/dd5VYw/IMG_1473.jpg)

White doesn't reward the effort put into polishing and waxing as well as other colours, but for me there's satisfaction in knowing that the paintwork, wheels and trim are all protected from the elements as the weather deteriorates.

The car is kept under cover, but my parking spaces are open at each end, and when the wind blows from certain directions it becomes a wind tunnel.  Good for keeping the car dry, not so good when the ambient temperature drops and I'm washing the car in what feels like an Arctic wind.

Looks excellent.  :cool:   All the colours reward the detailing effort, just in their own way.  You have great gloss on the white paintwork.  Wheels look great too. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 October 2017, 19:41
Wheels are looking excellent Watts. Sounds a very thorough job.  :cool:

Look forward to seeing the rest of it to match.  :laugh:

Thanks :smiley: The rest could be a while :whistle:

Dr Mike - that's a top job, looks superb and as Booth says, the finish does show off the effort :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 06 October 2017, 19:52
Thank you - you're too kind.  As I said, at this time of year there's a certain smugness from knowing that the car is well protected against the elements.

The wheels are refreshingly easy to clean.  My previous two cars (Golf 2.0 Diesel and Honda S2000) both had wheels with multiple spokes which demanded much more effort to keep clean.  I used GTechniq C5 on them, which helped, and I'm trying Poorboys Wheel Glaze on the GTI.

One drive in the rain and it will look scruffy again.  I don't know how VW designers manage to produce Golfs which attract so much crap on the tailgate in wet weather.  You would think that they haven't got access to a wind tunnel.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 October 2017, 20:55
Looks great Dr Mike. White is one of the more forgiving colours to maintain and if you are unfortunate enough to get any swirls on your paintwork, white hides them quite well.

It’s a good feeling, knowing your car’s well protected against the weather. I gave my car ‘the works’ a couple of weeks ago so it’s also well protected against the elements; there’s some quite impressive water beading on the paintwork when it rains, and weekly/fortnightly washing is currently a doddle as any dirt cleans off easily.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 October 2017, 20:57
I don't know how VW designers manage to produce Golfs which attract so much crap on the tailgate in wet weather.  You would think that they haven't got access to a wind tunnel.

It's the VW gift that keeps on giving.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 07 October 2017, 08:20
Looks great Dr Mike. White is one of the more forgiving colours to maintain and if you are unfortunate enough to get any swirls on your paintwork, white hides them quite well.

It’s a good feeling, knowing your car’s well protected against the weather. I gave my car ‘the works’ a couple of weeks ago so it’s also well protected against the elements; there’s some quite impressive water beading on the paintwork when it rains, and weekly/fortnightly washing is currently a doddle as any dirt cleans off easily.

The ease of washing the car after you've waxed it is an added bonus.  Inevitably the weather's carp, so the less time you have to spend faffing about with cold water in cold weather the better.

My nephew has installed a hot water outside tap at his new house.  Naturally I called him a pansy, but as winter looms I'm starting to accept that it might not be a bad idea.  My apartment block only has cold water available from the outside taps, and juggling with buckets of warm water in the lift or down two flights of stairs will probably not end well. 

Still, I would rather put up with the (minor) difficulties of washing my own car through the winter months than hand it over to any of the local "we'll scratch up your paintwork for £15" hand car wash establishments favoured by most of my neighbours.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2017, 18:50
Gave the engine bay a tidy up today plus the honeycomb front grill, used one of my new Wo-Wo brushes for the first time too :smiley: I must get out more :rolleyes: Anyway, not sure how appropriate it was but dressed the plastics with Poorboys Natural Look and they certainly looked good. First time the under bonnet area has had a clean :embarrassed: and couldn't be described as spotless now but a big improvement all the same :smiley: When pennies allow I might get the missing front engine cover as that area does look rather untidy, anyone know what the part number is?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2017, 21:01
Gave the engine bay a tidy up today plus the honeycomb front grill, used one of my new Wo-Wo brushes for the first time too :smiley: I must get out more :rolleyes: Anyway, not sure how appropriate it was but dressed the plastics with Poorboys Natural Look and they certainly looked good. First time the under bonnet area has had a clean :embarrassed: and couldn't be described as spotless now but a big improvement all the same :smiley: When pennies allow I might get the missing front engine cover as that area does look rather untidy, anyone know what the part number is?

Sounds a good job. Very satisfying doing the engine bay. Bet the PB Natural works well.  I like Aerospace 303 for engine bay.

Have a look at this r forum thread for lower engine cover. Part no is in first post.  I bought the cover ages ago from TPS but have still yet to fit it!

http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/17640-mk7-golf-r-fitting-the-lower-engine-cover/
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 October 2017, 21:33
Thanks for that :smiley:, looks straightforward (famous last words :rolleyes:) and would definitely tidy things up. On the list of things to buy/do.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 12 October 2017, 23:27
Thanks for that :smiley:, looks straightforward (famous last words :rolleyes:) and would definitely tidy things up. On the list of things to buy/do.
2 min job 👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 October 2017, 09:55
Thanks for that :smiley:, looks straightforward (famous last words :rolleyes:) and would definitely tidy things up. On the list of things to buy/do.
2 min job 👍

Thanks, looks very easy but I have a well deserved reputation for impatience and ultimately breaking stuff, this has all the hallmarks for the potential of another example :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: brettblade on 13 October 2017, 10:24
Not quite today, but yesterday evening at least.

Two bucket wash with a Wax Planet development shampoo and a Wo-Wo mitt.  Wax Planet Oblivion top up, and finished with Poly Gloss.  First time using Poly Gloss, and it's a fantastic product.  Well worth a look for anyone in the market for a QD or gloss enhancer.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 13 October 2017, 10:48
Thanks for that :smiley:, looks straightforward (famous last words :rolleyes:) and would definitely tidy things up. On the list of things to buy/do.
2 min job 👍

Thanks, looks very easy but I have a well deserved reputation for impatience and ultimately breaking stuff, this has all the hallmarks for the potential of another example :rolleyes:

In that case.. if needed, use the smallest hammer  :laugh: :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 13 October 2017, 11:07
  First time using Poly Gloss, and it's a fantastic product.  Well worth a look for anyone in the market for a QD or gloss enhancer.

I found PolyGloss hard work, maybe I used too much product.

The results were `OK` but nothing special.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: brettblade on 13 October 2017, 12:22
  First time using Poly Gloss, and it's a fantastic product.  Well worth a look for anyone in the market for a QD or gloss enhancer.

I found PolyGloss hard work, maybe I used too much product.

The results were `OK` but nothing special.

What did you find hard work?  I sprayed and wiped with one microfibre, by the time I'd got around the whole car it was ready to buff off with a fresh microfibre.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 13 October 2017, 14:45
  First time using Poly Gloss, and it's a fantastic product.  Well worth a look for anyone in the market for a QD or gloss enhancer.

I found PolyGloss hard work, maybe I used too much product.

The results were `OK` but nothing special.

What did you find hard work?  I sprayed and wiped with one microfibre, by the time I'd got around the whole car it was ready to buff off with a fresh microfibre.

I just found the stuff a bit `sticky`, like I said maybe I used too much product.

I`ll give it another go though  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: brettblade on 13 October 2017, 15:21
  First time using Poly Gloss, and it's a fantastic product.  Well worth a look for anyone in the market for a QD or gloss enhancer.

I found PolyGloss hard work, maybe I used too much product.

The results were `OK` but nothing special.

What did you find hard work?  I sprayed and wiped with one microfibre, by the time I'd got around the whole car it was ready to buff off with a fresh microfibre.

I just found the stuff a bit `sticky`, like I said maybe I used too much product.

I`ll give it another go though  :smiley:

3-4 sprays per panel is plenty, though I treat each half of the roof as a panel!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 16 October 2017, 21:35
Early start this morning cars never been washed for weeks.
Filled a garden pump sprayer up with bilt hamber snow foam gave it two coats, then rinsed (results were amazing 99% of muck gone)
Then snow foamed with lance.
3 bucket wash & dry , car was gleaming then went in house to get me MF cloths ready for a nice coat of wax ,but then ...
The sky went dark orange and the rain came , 5 minutes later the car was covered in muck ..WTF ??
No joke my gleaming white car was f***ing brown......not happy wanted it looking pretty for its MOT tomorrow.  :angry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 October 2017, 23:52
Early start this morning cars never been washed for weeks.
Filled a garden pump sprayer up with bilt hamber snow foam gave it two coats, then rinsed (results were amazing 99% of muck gone)
Then snow foamed with lance.
3 bucket wash & dry , car was gleaming then went in house to get me MF cloths ready for a nice coat of wax ,but then ...
The sky went dark orange and the rain came , 5 minutes later the car was covered in muck ..WTF ??
No joke my gleaming white car was f***ing brown......not happy wanted it looking pretty for its MOT tomorrow.  :angry: :cry: :cry:

It’s so annoying when that happens just after you’ve finished washing your car - you have my sympathies. I was going to wash my car today, but heard of the dust issue (apparently a consequence of hurricane Ophelia) so decided to wait until the end of the week to wash mine, weather permitting.

Good luck with the MOT.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2017, 12:58
Early start this morning cars never been washed for weeks.
Filled a garden pump sprayer up with bilt hamber snow foam gave it two coats, then rinsed (results were amazing 99% of muck gone)
Then snow foamed with lance.
3 bucket wash & dry , car was gleaming then went in house to get me MF cloths ready for a nice coat of wax ,but then ...
The sky went dark orange and the rain came , 5 minutes later the car was covered in muck ..WTF ??
No joke my gleaming white car was f***ing brown......not happy wanted it looking pretty for its MOT tomorrow.  :angry: :cry: :cry:



It is so frustrating when that happens!  :cry:  But it should clean up pretty quickly next time as you did such a thorough job.  Best of luck with the MOT today.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 October 2017, 18:02
No detailing today but an addition to the detailing gear family.  Rupes Mini Bigfoot DA, pads and polishes for spot work.  And top up of a couple of detailing staples.

(https://s1.postimg.org/58yh46m833/C4_D62429-_D23_A-47_AB-9_A6_E-49_F3_EABFC592.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4us1dbdx7v/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 17 October 2017, 21:14
Quick jet wash at garage to get rid of yesterdays failed detailing session  :angry:
Passed its MOT too  :grin: :grin:
Ill try again later in the week for a days pampering ..... :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 17 October 2017, 21:16
No detailing today but an addition to the detailing gear family.  Rupes Mini Bigfoot DA, pads and polishes for spot work.  And top up of a couple of detailing staples.

(https://s1.postimg.org/58yh46m833/C4_D62429-_D23_A-47_AB-9_A6_E-49_F3_EABFC592.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4us1dbdx7v/)
Looks posh i want one lol ....... :grin: :grin:
just had quick google nice bit of kit , not cheap :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 October 2017, 16:51
Maintenance wash today in preparation for going in tomorrow for a new rear bumper. It was pretty bad as it hadn't been washed since before my holiday in Yorkshire a month ago :embarrassed: and it has been used for regular target practice by the local birds :angry:. So annoying though as every wash reveals yet more chips, I've never known a car to collect so many so quickly before. And swirltastic, once I've got the financial pain of new tyres into my distant memory then a DA will be purchased, perhaps I'll get a deal in the sales after the festive period (I'm not going to utter the 'C' word in October....).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 22 October 2017, 21:39
Maintenance wash today in preparation for going in tomorrow for a new rear bumper. It was pretty bad as it hadn't been washed since before my holiday in Yorkshire a month ago :embarrassed: and it has been used for regular target practice by the local birds :angry:. So annoying though as every wash reveals yet more chips, I've never known a car to collect so many so quickly before. And swirltastic, once I've got the financial pain of new tyres into my distant memory then a DA will be purchased, perhaps I'll get a deal in the sales after the festive period (I'm not going to utter the 'C' word in October....).
Christmas...im all done... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Why not ask santa for a DA??
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 13:30
Gave it a wash and quick wax.

WoWo Wheel Cleaner and Bilberry Wheel Cleaner on wheels and tailpipes
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow foam
Pressure wash rinse (DI water)
Valet Pro Citrus Pre Wash
Pressure wash rinse (DI water)
Wheel wash with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II; Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt
2 bucket wash with Swissvax Car Bath and WoWo Wheel Mitts
Pressure wash rinse
Open ended hose rinse
Dries with Gyeon Silk Dryer and WoWo Drying Towels
Glass cleaned with Obsessive Detail Clarity Glass Cleaner
Tailpipes cleaned with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish
Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine LongLife Tyre Dressing
Swissvax Lotospeed on all body work, glass and wheels (bar front windscreen)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37933713802_3c6731b662_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN5cwj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 October 2017, 21:29
^^^ Those reflections are amazing, lovely job :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 October 2017, 23:37
^^^ Those reflections are amazing, lovely job :smiley:

Thanks Watts, hope it stays that way for a few hours!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 29 October 2017, 21:33
Gave it a wash and quick wax.

WoWo Wheel Cleaner and Bilberry Wheel Cleaner on wheels and tailpipes
ValetPro Advanced Neutral Snow foam
Pressure wash rinse (DI water)
Valet Pro Citrus Pre Wash
Pressure wash rinse (DI water)
Wheel wash with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II; Wheel Woolies and WoWo Wheel Mitt
2 bucket wash with Swissvax Car Bath and WoWo Wheel Mitts
Pressure wash rinse
Open ended hose rinse
Dries with Gyeon Silk Dryer and WoWo Drying Towels
Glass cleaned with Obsessive Detail Clarity Glass Cleaner
Tailpipes cleaned with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish
Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine LongLife Tyre Dressing
Swissvax Lotospeed on all body work, glass and wheels (bar front windscreen)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/37933713802_3c6731b662_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN5cwj)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/26188896979_74d8d66d2f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUdWEx)
Amazing as usual :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 30 October 2017, 14:22
Maintenance wash today in preparation for going in tomorrow for a new rear bumper. It was pretty bad as it hadn't been washed since before my holiday in Yorkshire a month ago :embarrassed: and it has been used for regular target practice by the local birds :angry:. So annoying though as every wash reveals yet more chips, I've never known a car to collect so many so quickly before. And swirltastic, once I've got the financial pain of new tyres into my distant memory then a DA will be purchased, perhaps I'll get a deal in the sales after the festive period (I'm not going to utter the 'C' word in October....).
Christmas...im all done... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Why not ask santa for a DA??

I did ask Santa for a VR turbo inlet elbow but got the impression it was unlikely... :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 30 October 2017, 17:59
I've just finished washing the white Golf...in the dark, before it's visit to the dealers tomorrow. I just hope it looks OK in the morning. I did my usual, wash a panel, then wash it again just in case I missed a bit the first time.

The Auto Finesse Illusion wax is holding up well too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2017, 21:19

Amazing as usual :cool: :cool:

Thank you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 30 October 2017, 21:20
I've just finished washing the white Golf...in the dark, before it's visit to the dealers tomorrow. I just hope it looks OK in the morning. I did my usual, wash a panel, then wash it again just in case I missed a bit the first time.

The Auto Finesse Illusion wax is holding up well too.

Where's the moody nighttime shots.   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 31 October 2017, 11:01
I've not bottherd taking any photos since Photobuckets ransom note.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 31 October 2017, 11:32
I've not bottherd taking any photos since Photobuckets ransom note.

Ditch PB.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 November 2017, 14:44
Gave the green Golf it's first wash in over a year for it's MOT today. I was a virtually contactless wash as it had been sat in the garage collecting dust all year. Just 78 miles between MOTs, but it came up gleaming with it's wax still intact.

No pics because I couldn't be bothered, also you've all seen it before anyway.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 November 2017, 12:20
Bought myself a Flex Rotary...

(https://s19.postimg.org/dz0q5h68z/IMG_0343.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yj5k3ylzz/)

And first job was an C-reg 420SL...  :cool:

(https://s19.postimg.org/i0htb5ter/image1_3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/v4ndnulgf/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 November 2017, 12:31
^^ Nice purchase.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 November 2017, 12:39
^^ Nice purchase.

Thanks.

Currently (slowly) turning a hobby into a potential business. Went on the Slim's 3 day course in August which was fantastic and is the only course with a recognised qualification at the end.

Lots to learn and much practice needed though...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 November 2017, 13:00
^^ Nice purchase.

Thanks.

Currently (slowly) turning a hobby into a potential business. Went on the Slim's 3 day course in August which was fantastic and is the only course with a recognised qualification at the end.

Lots to learn and much practice needed though...

Good luck with your new business venture.  And good luck with the practising.

I know quite a few making the transition from detailing hobby to business. Many of them are scared to go down the rotary route though, so that’s brave of you and sensible imo.  If I were going to do it as a living that’s exactly the route I would take, to have both technical capabilities - DA and Rotary.  The course sounds good.  I’ve, in passing, looked at courses KDS Keltec run, maybe for the future when the day job is less full on. 

Did you enjoy the course?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 November 2017, 13:47
Yes the course was really good. Just 4 of us and run by a guy called Phil from Deville Detailing. As it's a small group you get plenty of hands time as well the learning element. As much as I have been a keen detailer for quite a few years, I'd never used a machine polisher of any sort. We used both DA and rotary and having used both, I felt the rotary is better suited if you are only going to purchase 1 machine as its has more capabilities. I think there is a lot of horror stories with rotaries but if you follow simple rules you should be fine. And the Flex came highly recommended as been the best to get.

This is a link to the course and whats covered - I didn't learn too much new on day 1 regarding washing but some great tips and insights regarding products etc. The other 2 days were great and you a small exam at the end to make sure you've understood everything.

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/slims-master-detailing-training-academy
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 November 2017, 14:38
^^ Nice purchase.

Thanks.

Currently (slowly) turning a hobby into a potential business. Went on the Slim's 3 day course in August which was fantastic and is the only course with a recognised qualification at the end.

Lots to learn and much practice needed though...

Stunning job on the SL :smiley: Shame you aren't closer as otherwise I'd let you practice on mine :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 November 2017, 15:04
^^ Nice purchase.

Thanks.

Currently (slowly) turning a hobby into a potential business. Went on the Slim's 3 day course in August which was fantastic and is the only course with a recognised qualification at the end.

Lots to learn and much practice needed though...

Stunning job on the SL :smiley: Shame you aren't closer as otherwise I'd let you practice on mine :wink: :laugh:

Ha yes probably a bit too far for a practice!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 November 2017, 17:26
I'm seriously considering buying a DA quite soon due to my wife pranging her car slightly and me just wanting one :grin:
Any recommendations for a machine and accessories costing a max of about £250 ?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 November 2017, 17:31
I'm seriously considering buying a DA quite soon due to my wife pranging her car slightly and me just wanting one :grin:
Any recommendations for a machine and accessories costing a max of about £250 ?

I've got my eye on one of these: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-meguiars-microfiber-system/prod_963.html

Seems to be a good combination of spec v price. Hoping there'll be a good deal to be had at the same time as my pocket has some capacity :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 November 2017, 17:35
That looks pretty decent Watts :smiley:
I think Rebecca has/had one of these so it must be ok :wink:
ps
She may have the pro plus
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-microfibre-kit/prod_1454.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 November 2017, 18:28
That looks pretty decent Watts :smiley:
I think Rebecca has/had one of these so it must be ok :wink:
ps
She may have the pro plus
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-microfibre-kit/prod_1454.html

I'm very much a middle of the road, not quite reaching the dizzying heights of a "plus" model sort of person :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 November 2017, 18:58
That looks pretty decent Watts :smiley:
I think Rebecca has/had one of these so it must be ok :wink:
ps
She may have the pro plus
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-microfibre-kit/prod_1454.html

I'm very much a middle of the road, not quite reaching the dizzying heights of a "plus" model sort of person :laugh:
Lets face it, you will be getting the plus now you know that I am :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 November 2017, 19:15
That looks pretty decent Watts :smiley:
I think Rebecca has/had one of these so it must be ok :wink:
ps
She may have the pro plus
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-microfibre-kit/prod_1454.html

I'm very much a middle of the road, not quite reaching the dizzying heights of a "plus" model sort of person :laugh:
Lets face it, you will be getting the plus now you know that I am :laugh:

I knows me place... :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 November 2017, 20:41
That looks pretty decent Watts :smiley:
I think Rebecca has/had one of these so it must be ok :wink:
ps
She may have the pro plus
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-meguiars-microfibre-kit/prod_1454.html

I have the Pro Plus, which has a 15mm throw, which means faster results with less effort in less time basically.  It’s a great machine and I’m currently using it with the Meguiars MF DA System although often use alternative polishes and pads too.

Anyone considering getting the Pro Plus be fully aware that it does not take spot pads, only 5” and 6” pads as it’s restricted to those size backing plates due to the figment. 5” pads are preferable imo as give you more control, but the reality is, whilst you can cover a lot of a Golf with it, there are a fair few areas that really need spot pads which is why I’ve just added to my DA family with a Rupes Mini Bigfoot just for spot work.

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/accessories-kits-and-tools/polishing-machines/rupes-mini-big-foot-polisher-kit-2470.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 November 2017, 21:12
Thanks for the info Rebecca.
I’ll think I’ll be ordering very soon, just to force Watts hand: )
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 November 2017, 21:16
Thanks for the info Rebecca.
I’ll think I’ll be ordering very soon, just to force Watts hand: )

Haha, competitive DA ordering.  :laugh:  Its about time you and Watts sorted yourselves out and got yourselves DAs.  You’re about to push the button, but is he?   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 04 November 2017, 22:51
I appreciate that this is a polisher and not a DA machine, but due to it's smaller size, do you think this would be easier to use and possibly more versatile?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex/pe8-4-80-mini-rotary-machine-polisher.aspx
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 November 2017, 23:22
I appreciate that this is a polisher and not a DA machine, but due to it's smaller size, do you think this would be easier to use and possibly more versatile?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex/pe8-4-80-mini-rotary-machine-polisher.aspx

A rotary polisher generates a lot more heat between the pad and paintwork than a DA polisher does (there’s hardly any heat build up with a DA), so a rotary increases the risk of strike-through or burning through the clear coat, especially when in inexperienced hands. The risk of strike-through or burning through the clear coat is minimal with a DA.

IMO, for a first polishing machine, I’d recommend investing in a DA that will take both 5” and 3” backing plates and pads. That way, you’ll have the versatility of being able to tackle larger areas and most of the harder to access areas too. The Das 6 Pro is a good all round machine and perfect for first-time polishers. I’ve had mine for just over 3.5 years and it’s given good service and paid for itself many times over.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 November 2017, 23:22
I appreciate that this is a polisher and not a DA machine, but due to it's smaller size, do you think this would be easier to use and possibly more versatile?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex/pe8-4-80-mini-rotary-machine-polisher.aspx

No.  Just my opinion but I don’t think your first foray into machine polishing should be with a Rotary without some amount of practice and training, due to the nature of its rotation, which can, in inexperienced hands, lead to a build up of heat in one area, and potential risk of burning through the paint.  Far better to start out with a DA which is the safer option for your paintwork in novice hands because it randomly oscillates removing the risk of heat build up. 

Also for your first DA you’ll find it hard work covering and entire car with a spot machine, so unless you are planning on buying 2 machines, look for a machine that can take spot pads and normal pads.  My first DA was Meguiars (8mm throw) which was a great start out machine, until I outgrew it and wanted something with a longer throw, and so I sold it and moved onto the Pro Plus.  So if you start out with something like the DAS6 Pro, you can always upgrade later and part fund a new machine buy selling your old one.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2017, 07:25
I appreciate that this is a polisher and not a DA machine, but due to it's smaller size, do you think this would be easier to use and possibly more versatile?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex/pe8-4-80-mini-rotary-machine-polisher.aspx

A rotary polisher generates a lot more heat between the pad and paintwork than a DA polisher does (there’s hardly any heat build up with a DA), so a rotary increases the risk of strike-through or burning through the clear coat, especially when in inexperienced hands. The risk of strike-through or burning through the clear coat is minimal with a DA.

IMO, for a first polishing machine, I’d recommend investing in a DA that will take both 5” and 3” backing plates and pads. That way, you’ll have the versatility of being able to tackle larger areas and most of the harder to access areas too. The Das 6 Pro is a good all round machine and perfect for first-time polishers. I’ve had mine for just over 3.5 years and it’s given good service and paid for itself many times over.
Thanks for the input :smiley:
So does the Das 6 Pro accept a 3'' backing plate as well as the larger ones that come supplied with it?
It doesn't make it clear on the website.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2017, 07:31
I appreciate that this is a polisher and not a DA machine, but due to it's smaller size, do you think this would be easier to use and possibly more versatile?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex/pe8-4-80-mini-rotary-machine-polisher.aspx

No.  Just my opinion but I don’t think your first foray into machine polishing should be with a Rotary without some amount of practice and training, due to the nature of its rotation, which can, in inexperienced hands, lead to a build up of heat in one area, and potential risk of burning through the paint.  Far better to start out with a DA which is the safer option for your paintwork in novice hands because it randomly oscillates removing the risk of heat build up. 

Also for your first DA you’ll find it hard work covering and entire car with a spot machine, so unless you are planning on buying 2 machines, look for a machine that can take spot pads and normal pads.  My first DA was Meguiars (8mm throw) which was a great start out machine, until I outgrew it and wanted something with a longer throw, and so I sold it and moved onto the Pro Plus.  So if you start out with something like the DAS6 Pro, you can always upgrade later and part fund a new machine buy selling your old one.
Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Do you think it's worth the extra £35 to invest in the pro plus rather than the pro?
The odd review I've read suggests that the plus is just as easy to control but offers a step up in performance.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 November 2017, 08:18
So does the Das 6 Pro accept a 3'' backing plate as well as the larger ones that come supplied with it?
It doesn't make it clear on the website.

Yes, it does. Here’s mine with a 3” backing plate and pad attached;

(https://s20.postimg.org/o5o7k674d/569381_B8-1_A32-4_A03-_BE9_E-_A0_A8_B730_CDD9.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5dccglaq1/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2017, 08:38
So does the Das 6 Pro accept a 3'' backing plate as well as the larger ones that come supplied with it?
It doesn't make it clear on the website.

Yes, it does. Here’s mine with a 3” backing plate and pad attached;

(https://s20.postimg.org/o5o7k674d/569381_B8-1_A32-4_A03-_BE9_E-_A0_A8_B730_CDD9.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5dccglaq1/)
I'm assuming then that the pro plus will also accept a 3'' backing plate?
If so, I think that's the way forward for me :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2017, 09:24
I appreciate that this is a polisher and not a DA machine, but due to it's smaller size, do you think this would be easier to use and possibly more versatile?
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/flex/pe8-4-80-mini-rotary-machine-polisher.aspx

No.  Just my opinion but I don’t think your first foray into machine polishing should be with a Rotary without some amount of practice and training, due to the nature of its rotation, which can, in inexperienced hands, lead to a build up of heat in one area, and potential risk of burning through the paint.  Far better to start out with a DA which is the safer option for your paintwork in novice hands because it randomly oscillates removing the risk of heat build up. 

Also for your first DA you’ll find it hard work covering and entire car with a spot machine, so unless you are planning on buying 2 machines, look for a machine that can take spot pads and normal pads.  My first DA was Meguiars (8mm throw) which was a great start out machine, until I outgrew it and wanted something with a longer throw, and so I sold it and moved onto the Pro Plus.  So if you start out with something like the DAS6 Pro, you can always upgrade later and part fund a new machine buy selling your old one.
Thanks Rebecca :smiley:
Do you think it's worth the extra £35 to invest in the pro plus rather than the pro?
The odd review I've read suggests that the plus is just as easy to control but offers a step up in performance.

Spot pad issue aside, yes I do. I haven’t used the normal DAS6 PRO but it’s very much like my old Megs 220, and compared to that, the Plus is much nicer to use all round, better ergonomics, the head of the machine is better to grip, the weight of the machine is good and most importantly, being 15mm throw, the machine has much lesss vibration.

It’s a toughie really due to the spot pad issue.  In spring I did my entire car with 5”pads but felt that 3” were definitely needed and it was something that I missed, hence the recent purchase of the Rupes Mini.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 November 2017, 09:27
So does the Das 6 Pro accept a 3'' backing plate as well as the larger ones that come supplied with it?
It doesn't make it clear on the website.

Yes, it does. Here’s mine with a 3” backing plate and pad attached;

(https://s20.postimg.org/o5o7k674d/569381_B8-1_A32-4_A03-_BE9_E-_A0_A8_B730_CDD9.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5dccglaq1/)
I'm assuming then that the pro plus will also accept a 3'' backing plate?
If so, I think that's the way forward for me :smiley:

No, the Pro Plus will not accept a 3”backing plate as I’ve explained!  The backing plate assembly is different so it will only take the 5 and 6” that come with it (or replacements).  You cannot use spot pads on the Plus unless you somehow adapt it, which I have seen people do, but clearly a makeshift job and compromising the balance of the machine.

Pro Plus backing assembly.

(https://s21.postimg.org/5v7p8a91j/IMG_2029.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/swoae18oz/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2017, 10:44
So does the Das 6 Pro accept a 3'' backing plate as well as the larger ones that come supplied with it?
It doesn't make it clear on the website.

Yes, it does. Here’s mine with a 3” backing plate and pad attached;

(https://s20.postimg.org/o5o7k674d/569381_B8-1_A32-4_A03-_BE9_E-_A0_A8_B730_CDD9.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5dccglaq1/)
I'm assuming then that the pro plus will also accept a 3'' backing plate?
If so, I think that's the way forward for me :smiley:

No, the Pro Plus will not accept a 3”backing plate as I’ve explained!  The backing plate assembly is different so it will only take the 5 and 6” that come with it (or replacements).  You cannot use spot pads on the Plus unless you somehow adapt it, which I have seen people do, but clearly a makeshift job and compromising the balance of the machine.

Pro Plus backing assembly.

(https://s21.postimg.org/5v7p8a91j/IMG_2029.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/swoae18oz/)
Well that's a bummer!
Back to drawing board again :sad:
Thanks for clarifying Rebecca, it looks like I need a DAS pro like SRGTD's or a similar machine to the pro plus that's in the same price bracket but will accept a 3'' backing plate :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 November 2017, 13:24
DAS Pro then for you kalimon? :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2017, 13:56
DAS Pro then for you kalimon? :laugh:
Looks that way doesn’t it?
I suppose it’s cheaper so can spend a few quid on accessories for it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 November 2017, 14:12
DAS Pro then for you kalimon? :laugh:
Looks that way doesn’t it?
I suppose it’s cheaper so can spend a few quid on accessories for it.

£35 will be very handy for some post detailing essentials, beer, crisps, pork scatchings....mmmmm :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 November 2017, 14:20
DAS Pro then for you kalimon? :laugh:
Looks that way doesn’t it?
I suppose it’s cheaper so can spend a few quid on accessories for it.

The Das6 Pro is a good machine for a first time user of a DA polisher to get some pretty decent results with an appropriate combination of pads and polish. It’s also really useful for dealing with those annoying small scuffs and scratches that your car may pick up from time to time.

I may upgrade my Das6 Pro next year (I quite like the look of the Vertool DAS 21E; http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/vertool-das-21e-dual-action-polisher-v2-/prod_1391.html), but I’ll be keeping my DAS6 Pro for the small spot pad work.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kalimon on 05 November 2017, 14:26
DAS Pro then for you kalimon? :laugh:
Looks that way doesn’t it?
I suppose it’s cheaper so can spend a few quid on accessories for it.

The Das6 Pro is a good machine for a first time user of a DA polisher to get some pretty decent results with an appropriate combination of pads and polish. It’s also really useful for dealing with those annoying small scuffs and scratches that your car may pick up from time to time.

I may upgrade my Das6 Pro next year (I quite like the look of the Vertool DAS 21E; http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/vertool-das-21e-dual-action-polisher-v2-/prod_1391.html), but I’ll be keeping my DAS6 Pro for the small spot pad work.
Thinking about it, the Das6 Pro is probably all a cack handed f**ker like myself should be allowed to use :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 November 2017, 08:28
Gave a mine the weekly wash yesterday.. well in this case it was 2 weeks!

The exhausts get pretty sooted on the GTI, I often do quite a few shorter runs in the week so always give them a good clean after the wheels. However, on closer inspection there was lots of tar spots/contamination, even after such a short period of time - only got the got early July and its done 4k now.

(https://s19.postimg.org/5sqp12fk3/IMG_0836.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hhuop16in/)

Anyway, everything came off with a combination of clay, Autoglym tar remover and then Carbon Collective metal polish. What do people use to seal these to help keep them looking clean - maybe some wax? I do have the Carbon Collective Platinum wheels which is a ceramic type coating, that could work?

(https://s19.postimg.org/wqkm2sshf/IMG_0835.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9ccmqvajz/)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 06 November 2017, 10:48
@Jim-mk7.5  after cleaning I use carlack complete then top it off with FK1000p - seems to last 4-6 months, still pick up tar but that all depends on the roads your on
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 November 2017, 11:25
As said in other thread, great job, the GTI looks stunning.  :cool:

I polish exhaust tips using Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish, then seal with C2v3 or Sonax BSD. I've gjust got some Britemax Metal Twins so will use that sealant next time.  Any decent protection will do.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 November 2017, 11:52
As said in other thread, great job, the GTI looks stunning.  :cool:

I polish exhaust tips using Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish, then seal with C2v3 or Sonax BSD. I've gjust got some Britemax Metal Twins so will use that sealant next time.  Any decent protection will do.

Yes thanks for the nice comments!

I saw the Britemax metal twins on Instagram and nearly ordered some but ended up with the Carbon Collective stuff. Must get something on them now they are really clean again..
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 November 2017, 17:25
Gave a mine the weekly wash yesterday.. well in this case it was 2 weeks!

The exhausts get pretty sooted on the GTI, I often do quite a few shorter runs in the week so always give them a good clean after the wheels. However, on closer inspection there was lots of tar spots/contamination, even after such a short period of time - only got the got early July and its done 4k now.

(https://s19.postimg.org/5sqp12fk3/IMG_0836.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hhuop16in/)

Anyway, everything came off with a combination of clay, Autoglym tar remover and then Carbon Collective metal polish. What do people use to seal these to help keep them looking clean - maybe some wax? I do have the Carbon Collective Platinum wheels which is a ceramic type coating, that could work?

(https://s19.postimg.org/wqkm2sshf/IMG_0835.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/9ccmqvajz/)

Looks great Jim! So much so I had shiny tip envy :whistle: :wink: and had to go out and sort mine. While I was at it I washed my wheels and cleaned the black sill extensions underneath. So basically a bottom end buff-up :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 November 2017, 20:18
Haha nice work! Can't stand to see the exhaust tips dirty!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 08 November 2017, 21:25
Came out of work today ...car covered in the biggest bird poop ever ,whole car covered..
So a couple of coats bilt hamber snow applied with a garden sprayer left to soak for ten mins ,
then a coat with snow foam lance and a good rinse......cars shining like s**t and i didnt even touch it ....
bilt hamber snow foam is magic i can highly recommend it .... :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 08 November 2017, 21:38
Came out of work today ...car covered in the biggest bird poop ever ,whole car covered..
So a couple of coats bilt hamber snow applied with a garden sprayer left to soak for ten mins ,
then a coat with snow foam lance and a good rinse......cars shining like s**t and i didnt even touch it ....
bilt hamber snow foam is magic i can highly recommend it .... :grin:

Sounds good (the foam, not the bird sh!t...). I need to do an order soon, will look it up :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 08 November 2017, 21:47
Came out of work today ...car covered in the biggest bird poop ever ,whole car covered..
So a couple of coats bilt hamber snow applied with a garden sprayer left to soak for ten mins ,
then a coat with snow foam lance and a good rinse......cars shining like s**t and i didnt even touch it ....
bilt hamber snow foam is magic i can highly recommend it .... :grin:

Sounds good (the foam, not the bird sh!t...). I need to do an order soon, will look it up :smiley:
5 litres only 16.95 on cyc bargin will last ages  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2017, 10:50
Bilt Hamber auto foam is great stuff, my second favorite snow foam after VP Advanced. I used it previously but it gave way to the VP.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 09 November 2017, 21:23
Bilt Hamber auto foam is great stuff, my second favorite snow foam after VP Advanced. I used it previously but it gave way to the VP.
VP Advanced was my favorite too till i tried bilt hamber the price alone is a no brainer....it takes all the muck off without touching the panels (maybe because im giving it a pre coat with a garden sprayer i dont know ),which is going to make my life easier this winter :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 November 2017, 22:09
Bilt Hamber auto foam is great stuff, my second favorite snow foam after VP Advanced. I used it previously but it gave way to the VP.
VP Advanced was my favorite too till i tried bilt hamber the price alone is a no brainer....it takes all the muck off without touching the panels (maybe because im giving it a pre coat with a garden sprayer i dont know ),which is going to make my life easier this winter :grin: :grin: :grin:

They are both great snow foams. For me VP just edges it but not by much. I find the combo of snow foam, followed by citrus pre wash gives amazing touchless results.  I dont skip the bucket wash though.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 November 2017, 22:36
Agreed, no matter how clean it looks after snow foam and rinse, its always a hand wash with the lambswool mitt. Or else you'll be rubbing some small particles into your paint for sure and causing swirls.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 14:05
Washed it. 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/38359423961_360ca6fc83_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21rG5jD)

Winter detail delayed atm due to other commitments but decided to try out Swissvax Shield on bonnet and roof in the meantime, as this is what it will have on as protection over winter months.   Prepped both by with panel wipe/cleaner fluid and applied.  A breeze to apply as with any other Swissvax wax, needs less hazing time though, and buffs off equally easily. Looking forward to seeing how it is before I do the whole car with it, when time permits.

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/swissvax-shield-wax.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1fbzs5a51wIVDbobCh2ZUQA4EAAYASAAEgLbLfD_BwE
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 November 2017, 14:30
Once I get my DA and have used it, if I could get even halfway towards a result like that I'll be very very pleased :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 November 2017, 19:12
Once I get my DA and have used it, if I could get even halfway towards a result like that I'll be very very pleased :smiley:

I think you achieve great as it is results Watts.  A DA just makes it even better.  The first wash after a DA is the easiest ever.  I haven’t had time to get the DA on mine yet pre winter but looking forward to giving it a single stage polish.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 12 November 2017, 23:00
Agreed, no matter how clean it looks after snow foam and rinse, its always a hand wash with the lambswool mitt. Or else you'll be rubbing some small particles into your paint for sure and causing swirls.
if your not touching it .. how can you rub small particles into your paint ???? :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 November 2017, 00:01
Agreed, no matter how clean it looks after snow foam and rinse, its always a hand wash with the lambswool mitt. Or else you'll be rubbing some small particles into your paint for sure and causing swirls.
if your not touching it .. how can you rub small particles into your paint ???? :whistle:

He might mean if you were drying the car off after just no touch washing, without doing a bucket wash, which, if that was the case, would most likely result in pressing/rubbing dirt particles into the paint, causing swirls. Most swirls are inflicted at the drying stage.. But if you aren’t drying it then no issues, apart from potential water spots if hard water and no DI filter.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 13 November 2017, 10:30
Agreed, no matter how clean it looks after snow foam and rinse, its always a hand wash with the lambswool mitt. Or else you'll be rubbing some small particles into your paint for sure and causing swirls.
if your not touching it .. how can you rub small particles into your paint ???? :whistle:

He might mean if you were drying the car off after just no touch washing, without doing a bucket wash, which, if that was the case, would most likely result in pressing/rubbing dirt particles into the paint, causing swirls. Most swirls are inflicted at the drying stage.. But if you aren’t drying it then no issues, apart from potential water spots if hard water and no DI filter.
:grin: :grin: im not that daft lol  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 November 2017, 11:24
Agreed, no matter how clean it looks after snow foam and rinse, its always a hand wash with the lambswool mitt. Or else you'll be rubbing some small particles into your paint for sure and causing swirls.
if your not touching it .. how can you rub small particles into your paint ???? :whistle:

He might mean if you were drying the car off after just no touch washing, without doing a bucket wash, which, if that was the case, would most likely result in pressing/rubbing dirt particles into the paint, causing swirls. Most swirls are inflicted at the drying stage.. But if you aren’t drying it then no issues, apart from potential water spots if hard water and no DI filter.
:grin: :grin: im not that daft lol  :grin: :grin:

Good!  You might not be but some people are.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 November 2017, 12:51
Washed it. 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/38359423961_360ca6fc83_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21rG5jD)

Winter detail delayed atm due to other commitments but decided to try out Swissvax Shield on bonnet and roof in the meantime, as this is what it will have on as protection over winter months.   Prepped both by with panel wipe/cleaner fluid and applied.  A breeze to apply as with any other Swissvax wax, needs less hazing time though, and buffs off equally easily. Looking forward to seeing how it is before I do the whole car with it, when time permits.

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/swissvax-shield-wax.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1fbzs5a51wIVDbobCh2ZUQA4EAAYASAAEgLbLfD_BwE

Looks superb  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 13 November 2017, 13:37
Washed it. 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/38359423961_360ca6fc83_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21rG5jD)


This is the reason I bottled having Deep Black Pearl !!
Knowing I would never be able to maintain this level of finish would have done my head in......Looks superb as normal 👍👏
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 November 2017, 16:53

Looks superb  :cool:

Thanks  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 November 2017, 16:54

This is the reason I bottled having Deep Black Pearl !!
Knowing I would never be able to maintain this level of finish would have done my head in......Looks superb as normal 👍👏

Thanks.

I reckon you would have managed DBP no problem. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kane1210 on 19 November 2017, 16:14
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbrjbBQHzdC/

Spent a few hours on the GTI today!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2017, 16:41
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbrjbBQHzdC/

Spent a few hours on the GTI today!!!

Looks excellent, great gloss! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 19 November 2017, 19:23
Cringed as I watched my lad 'help' me wash my truck. I did only let him do the contactless stages tho'.

It was much needed as it must have been 3 weeks since the last one, and for those that know how dirty Amaroks get, it was hanging. I kind of liked the muddy look, but I'm liking it even better now it's clean. DBP is certainly worth the effort.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2017, 21:45
Cringed as I watched my lad 'help' me wash my truck. I did only let him do the contactless stages tho'.

It was much needed as it must have been 3 weeks since the last one, and for those that know how dirty Amaroks get, it was hanging. I kind of liked the muddy look, but I'm liking it even better now it's clean. DBP is certainly worth the effort.

Got to teach them! 

They get filthy don’t they.   Look great when clean though so it is worth the effort. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 November 2017, 08:10
The bed was especially dirty due to the crap I had been carrying away from our house build. I bet there's no one else using this section that has stood in their boot and pressure washed it.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 November 2017, 09:18
The bed was especially dirty due to the crap I had been carrying away from our house build. I bet there's no one else using this section that has stood in their boot and pressure washed it.  :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

I think you win that bet.  I’ve stood in the boot but without PW in hand. 

House build???
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 November 2017, 09:53
House build???

Yes. I've have this bungalow for the past 20 odd years that I have let. The tenants gave notice earlier in the year, so I thought I'd measure it to see what else I could make out of it. We have just finished knocking down and putting in foundations for the timber frame which arrives a week today.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 November 2017, 12:24
House build???

Yes. I've have this bungalow for the past 20 odd years that I have let. The tenants gave notice earlier in the year, so I thought I'd measure it to see what else I could make out of it. We have just finished knocking down and putting in foundations for the timber frame which that arrives a week today.

Sounds really interesting.  I like a house build project.  Hope it all goes well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2017, 08:05
Bought a set of Detail Guardz to stop that pita of pressure wash hose getting caught under wheels.

(https://s2.postimg.org/y2bvbpent/4_D42_D219-_B008-4_AAE-86_D5-6_B400_E0_A830_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/pk2f7d851/)

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http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/general-accessories/detail-guardz-hose-eez-pkg/4/prod_1838.html

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 November 2017, 08:12
Bought a set of Detail Guardz to stop that pita of pressure wash hose getting caught under wheels.

I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with them Rebecca. I’ve been thinking of getting a set as it’s something that I find really irritating.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 November 2017, 09:06
Bought a set of Detail Guardz to stop that pita of pressure wash hose getting caught under wheels.

I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with them Rebecca. I’ve been thinking of getting a set as it’s something that I find really irritating.

Yeah I’ll report back.  It’s one of those things that’s part and parcel of car washing but is actually really annoying.  For the price these are worth a punt.  Will let you know.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 November 2017, 09:48
Bought a set of Detail Guardz to stop that pita of pressure wash hose getting caught under wheels.

I’ll be interested to hear how you get on with them Rebecca. I’ve been thinking of getting a set as it’s something that I find really irritating.

Yeah I’ll report back.  It’s one of those things that’s part and parcel of car washing but is actually really annoying.  For the price these are worth a punt.  Will let you know.

Thanks!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 November 2017, 11:52
Washed the winter muck off.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/38582974432_b01dc2d290_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21MrQ67)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4567/24743366048_0115b0f199_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DGudFs)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 November 2017, 13:56
Super glossy! Must get my lazy behind out today and give the interior a clean. The exterior will have to wait until next week.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 November 2017, 14:26
Shiny :cool:. It’s just a shame it doesn’t stay looking that way for long this time of year.

Nice vwroc sticker :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 November 2017, 14:31
Super glossy! Must get my lazy behind out today and give the interior a clean. The exterior will have to wait until next week.

Don’t mention the interior!  Mine’s horrific - job for Sunday.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 November 2017, 14:34
Shiny :cool:. It’s just a shame it doesn’t stay looking that way for long this time of year.

Nice vwroc sticker :smiley:

Annoyingly the Detail Guardz are turning up later today but I only had time to clean it the car this morning. But I’ve kept the pressure washer out so I can test it when they are delivered, to see if they really do work. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 24 November 2017, 21:56
Washed the winter muck off.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/38582974432_b01dc2d290_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21MrQ67)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4567/24743366048_0115b0f199_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DGudFs)
stunning as usual ,wish i had time to clean mine :sad: :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 13:44
Not Golf related but VAG... Picked up a '15 plate RS3 on Friday that was in need of some attention... When I washed there was a not a single bit of water beading..  :cry:

Carried out snow foam pre-wash, 2 bucket wash (with some Gtechniq wash), clay bar (the car was very contaminated), single stage machine polish, panel wipe then coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant (ceramic coat). Glass was cleaned and sealed, tyres dressed and the exhausts received some much need work - it was like they hadn't been cleaned more than once!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 13:45
Washed the winter muck off.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/38582974432_b01dc2d290_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21MrQ67)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4567/24743366048_0115b0f199_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DGudFs)

Lovely blanket of foam!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 November 2017, 14:50
Not Golf related but VAG... Picked up a '15 plate RS3 on Friday that was in need of some attention... When I washed there was a not a single bit of water beading..  :cry:

Carried out snow foam pre-wash, 2 bucket wash (with some Gtechniq wash), clay bar (the car was very contaminated), single stage machine polish, panel wipe then coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant (ceramic coat). Glass was cleaned and sealed, tyres dressed and the exhausts received some much need work - it was like they hadn't been cleaned more than once!

Looks a different car Jim, fantastic job! The owner must've been pleased! :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 27 November 2017, 16:05
Not Golf related but VAG... Picked up a '15 plate RS3 on Friday that was in need of some attention... When I washed there was a not a single bit of water beading..  :cry:

Carried out snow foam pre-wash, 2 bucket wash (with some Gtechniq wash), clay bar (the car was very contaminated), single stage machine polish, panel wipe then coat of Polish Angel Master Sealant (ceramic coat). Glass was cleaned and sealed, tyres dressed and the exhausts received some much need work - it was like they hadn't been cleaned more than once!

Looks a different car Jim, fantastic job! The owner must've been pleased! :smiley:

Looks brilliant and great colour. You’ve done a cracking job there Jim. Especially like it in this picture;

(https://s19.postimg.org/674pmxokj/IMG_1227.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/svtwmi5y7/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 November 2017, 16:51
Excellent work Jim.  Very satisfying turning those tailpipes around I can imagine, as well as the rest of the car.  Fab work, looks a stunning result.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 November 2017, 16:59
Thanks all - my first chargeable job. And got to drive it for a few days as he's a friend  :smiley:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2017, 14:19
Amazing, my day off only a few days before we head off to the frozen north and it's not raining! So, a good wash (with warm water in the bucket and gloves on) following a snow foam, not too dirty but went over it all twice before cleaning the wheels which also were fairly clean. Then a check of all panels leading to my trusty Wo-Wo clay mitt being let loose on the roof, bonnet and a couple of other isolated areas. Once dried off a coat of wax all over. Annoyingly whilst just starting to buff it off there were a few spots of rain but luckily it passed over. C2v3 applied to the windscreen and AG Fast Glass all round. It was nice for a change not to be rushed so I rather enjoyed the whole process :smiley: Pleased with the results, shame the sun disappeared over the back of our house as I couldn't capture the full effect of the glossiness.

Anyway:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 November 2017, 16:40
Amazing, my day off only a few days before we head off to the frozen north and it's not raining! So, a good wash (with warm water in the bucket and gloves on) following a snow foam, not too dirty but went over it all twice before cleaning the wheels which also were fairly clean. Then a check of all panels leading to my trusty Wo-Wo clay mitt being let loose on the roof, bonnet and a couple of other isolated areas. Once dried off a coat of wax all over. Annoyingly whilst just starting to buff it off there were a few spots of rain but luckily it passed over. C2v3 applied to the windscreen and AG Fast Glass all round. It was nice for a change not to be rushed so I rather enjoyed the whole process :smiley: Pleased with the results, shame the sun disappeared over the back of our house as I couldn't capture the full effect of the glossiness.


Looks great; good effort on a cold day. Don’t blame you for using warm water!
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Post by: Booth11 on 28 November 2017, 16:48
Top job Watts.   :cool:

Even just a pair of nitrile gloves on during the wash makes a hell of a difference to freezing hands.
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Post by: Watts on 28 November 2017, 17:10
Amazing, my day off only a few days before we head off to the frozen north and it's not raining! So, a good wash (with warm water in the bucket and gloves on) following a snow foam, not too dirty but went over it all twice before cleaning the wheels which also were fairly clean. Then a check of all panels leading to my trusty Wo-Wo clay mitt being let loose on the roof, bonnet and a couple of other isolated areas. Once dried off a coat of wax all over. Annoyingly whilst just starting to buff it off there were a few spots of rain but luckily it passed over. C2v3 applied to the windscreen and AG Fast Glass all round. It was nice for a change not to be rushed so I rather enjoyed the whole process :smiley: Pleased with the results, shame the sun disappeared over the back of our house as I couldn't capture the full effect of the glossiness.


Looks great; good effort on a cold day. Don’t blame you for using warm water!

Cheers SR :smiley: It was a bit parky but there was a point when I felt the temperature really drop, just before it tried to rain. That's when I got my skates on, finished off and got in for a cuppa and some hot food. I've probably added tons more swirls with the clay mitt but it's great, so easy to use and you really feel the difference. Will definitely see about a DA in the new year, keen to see what it'll do.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2017, 17:13
Top job Watts.   :cool:

Even just a pair of nitrile gloves on during the wash makes a hell of a difference to freezing hands.

Cheers :smiley: They certainly do help, well worth it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 November 2017, 21:53
Looking good, red looks fantastic when fully cleaned!

Agreed, don't do any washing without them now - save your hands as well with certain products!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2017, 22:13
Looking good, red looks fantastic when fully cleaned!

Agreed, don't do any wasting with them now - save your hands as well with certain products!

Thanks Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 03 December 2017, 18:32
I'm not doing anything at the moment.  Not through laziness or because of the cold weather, although today was a bit less cold than the last few days, but because I've done something painful to my right shoulder.  Painful enough to require some strong painkillers and the services of a physio.

So I've been idly watching rugby on TV (great win for Quins this afternoon!) and surfing the interweb.  As a result I've stocked up on some goodies for when my shoulder isn't hurting - a blow dryer called a Bigboi (stop tittering at the back), a citrus pre-wash and some DodoJuice carnauba wax.

I'm very much looking forward to using them, particularly the dryer.  The honeycomb grilles on the GTI look good, but they're a royal pain in the backside to dry when you're cleaning the car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 December 2017, 21:30
Just a quick wash for the GTI today and finished it with a coat of Auto Finesse Glisten.

(https://s26.postimg.org/k7xy2pmyx/IMG_1398.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jv6jwj4p1/)

Then spent 4 hours on my wife's Mazda 3 as it has been neglected and need a full clay and some machine polishing. Pearlescent White and was suffering from yellow decontamination spots. Didn't get any pics of it as was dark when I finished!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 03 December 2017, 21:36
Just a quick wash for the GTI today and finished it with a coat of Auto Finesse Glisten.

(https://s26.postimg.org/k7xy2pmyx/IMG_1398.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jv6jwj4p1/)

Then spent 4 hours on my wife's Mazda 3 as it has been neglected and need a full clay and some machine polishing. Pearlescent White and was suffering from yellow decontamination spots. Didn't get any pics of it as was dark when I finished!
stunning results ...........love that colour... :wink: :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 December 2017, 22:05
^^^ +1, cracking job jim! I wish I lived closer to you, mind you I am a bit now as near Bradford for the next couple of days :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 December 2017, 22:24
Lovely job Jim.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 09 December 2017, 19:55
Some very cold maintenance wash action this afternoon. After pics are before LSP as I was running out of light  :laugh:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 09 December 2017, 22:36
Some very cold maintenance wash action this afternoon. After pics are before LSP as I was running out of light  :laugh:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/38055417825_6bcbc6293a_b.jpg)
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That’s just stunning Dan!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 December 2017, 00:16
Looks really great seabrook and good to see a non-mk7 for a change :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 December 2017, 21:39
That looks fantastic!!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 15 December 2017, 09:22
Thanks all 😎😊
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 15 December 2017, 19:29
The weather forecast for tomorrow is for effectively sub-zero temperatures (taking wind chill into account) for most of tomorrow, and not much better on Sunday.  Monday, however, we're looking at 5-6c.

I'll be washing my Golf on Monday then.  And hoping that my dryer arrives before the following weekend.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 17 December 2017, 17:21
De-greased, washed, dried and re-lubed my road bike after a thorough 60mile soaking this morning.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2017, 19:17
De-greased, washed, dried and re-lubed my road bike after a thorough 60mile soaking this morning.

Oi!  Pics! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 December 2017, 09:49
I've not bothered to sort out any other hosting platform since Photophuckit, so no.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 December 2017, 13:41
I've not bothered to sort out any other hosting platform since Photophuckit, so no.  :grin:

Lazy git.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 20 December 2017, 16:08
Today the weather was less horrible than the last few days, and my new Bigboi dryer arrived yesterday, so today has been lost in a whirl of snow-foam, citrus pre-wash, Gyeon bathe+ shampoo and air drying!

Air drying is the future, I have decided.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 December 2017, 22:09
Today the weather was less horrible than the last few days, and my new Bigboi dryer arrived yesterday, so today has been lost in a whirl of snow-foam, citrus pre-wash, Gyeon bathe+ shampoo and air drying!

Air drying is the future, I have decided.

Had a demo on the BigBoi mini today at UF, great product! Going to ordering one after Xmas as they have more stock arriving.

Been working on this... the paint was absolutely terrible but got it looking pretty good.. Sorry, look away now if you don't like pimped up Wranglers....  :whistle:

Did and before and after on my IG - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc25h1NH39Q/?taken-by=jimmo_hods

(https://s26.postimg.org/f6mk5l8jt/IMG_1859.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lkbn8udfp/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 December 2017, 09:09
Blimey, had they been washing it with a brillo pad? :shocked: Great result Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 December 2017, 09:28
Blimey, had they been washing it with a brillo pad? :shocked: Great result Jim :smiley:

Ha that's what I thought! He'd just bought it, previous owner was pop idol turned soap star and reckon it had spent its entire life at the £6 hand wash....  :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 December 2017, 09:28
Great transformation Jim. Nice motor cycle too.  :cool:

Blimey, had they been washing it with a brillo pad? :shocked: Great result Jim :smiley:

I’ve seen quite a few ‘befores’ in a similar condition over on Detailing World. I think I’d have sleepless nights if mine ever looked like that.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 December 2017, 10:12
Great transformation Jim. Nice motor cycle too.  :cool:

Blimey, had they been washing it with a brillo pad? :shocked: Great result Jim :smiley:

I’ve seen quite a few ‘befores’ in a similar condition over on Detailing World. I think I’d have sleepless nights if mine ever looked like that.  :grin:

Thanks, its a friend's garage but I've ridden the Thruxton and its a great fun!

The funny thing is that it did look ok when washed, only when you get the lights on it that you could see it was mullered!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 10:54
Detailing is so yesterday.  Anti-detailing is tge new detailing!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 December 2017, 11:10
And I thought mine was mucky! :laugh: Good to see you use it properly and makes it so incredible as to how amazing it looks when clean :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 December 2017, 11:20
Detailing is so yesterday.  Anti-detailing is the new detailing!


Wow! Makes me feel a bit better about my (‘clean’, by comparison) dirty car. Perhaps an anti-detailing thread is needed.

That’s the thing I hate most about this time of year; wash the winter’s worst off the car, and in no time at all, it’s dirty again.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 21 December 2017, 17:22
It's still clean under the dirt.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 December 2017, 18:10
It's still clean under the dirt.

Of course it is. They are all clean under the dirt.  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jord91 on 23 December 2017, 16:09
finally got to give it a clean after many weeks of winter filth !!

what can i use to upload pics guess photobucket not working anymore
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 January 2018, 14:22
finally got to give it a clean after many weeks of winter filth !!

what can i use to upload pics guess photobucket not working anymore

I now use https://postimages.org - free and easy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jord91 on 03 January 2018, 23:37
Thank you
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 January 2018, 18:29
Gave mine a thorough vacuum and dust inside to finally get the horrors of having collected our Christmas tree in it from a muddy farm... The outside may well still be bogging having had no attention since November but I can ignore that, get in, annnnnnd relax :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 January 2018, 10:17
Gave mine a thorough vacuum and dust inside to finally get the horrors of having collected our Christmas tree in it from a muddy farm... The outside may well still be bogging having had no attention since November but I can ignore that, get in, annnnnnd relax :smiley:

Bet that feels better inside at least!

Mine’s still not been done inside or out, it’s now deep matte grey.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 January 2018, 10:34
Gave mine a thorough vacuum and dust inside to finally get the horrors of having collected our Christmas tree in it from a muddy farm... The outside may well still be bogging having had no attention since November but I can ignore that, get in, annnnnnd relax :smiley:

Bet that feels better inside at least!

Mine’s still not been done inside or out, it’s now deep matte grey.

Some people pay a lot of money to spec a matt grey!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 January 2018, 12:21
Gave mine a thorough vacuum and dust inside to finally get the horrors of having collected our Christmas tree in it from a muddy farm... The outside may well still be bogging having had no attention since November but I can ignore that, get in, annnnnnd relax :smiley:

Bet that feels better inside at least!

Mine’s still not been done inside or out, it’s now deep matte grey.

Some people pay a lot of money to spec a matt grey!

I know!  I get the ultimate Carbon Grey/Nardo finish for free!   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 January 2018, 17:08
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 January 2018, 18:13
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.

I'm hoping to get around to cleaning mine tomorrow too. If I can be bothered. Strange thing is that although it is pretty filthy, it still shines under good lighting and looks cleaner in my work carpark than most of my colleagues' cars.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 January 2018, 18:37
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.

I'm hoping to get around to cleaning mine tomorrow too. If I can be bothered. Strange thing is that although it is pretty filthy, it still shines under good lighting and looks cleaner in my work carpark than most of my colleagues' cars.

Did mine today as it was a nice dry day and not too cold (for January, anyway); 3 hours effort to get it looking nice and clean again. It won’t stay looking that way for long though!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 January 2018, 19:02
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.

I'm hoping to get around to cleaning mine tomorrow too. If I can be bothered. Strange thing is that although it is pretty filthy, it still shines under good lighting and looks cleaner in my work carpark than most of my colleagues' cars.

Did mine today as it was a nice dry day and not too cold (for January, anyway); 3 hours effort to get it looking nice and clean again. It won’t stay looking that way for long though!

Nice one SR, how's your pocket rocket going?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 January 2018, 20:10
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.

I'm hoping to get around to cleaning mine tomorrow too. If I can be bothered. Strange thing is that although it is pretty filthy, it still shines under good lighting and looks cleaner in my work carpark than most of my colleagues' cars.

Did mine today as it was a nice dry day and not too cold (for January, anyway); 3 hours effort to get it looking nice and clean again. It won’t stay looking that way for long though!

Nice one SR, how's your pocket rocket going?

It’s going very well thanks. Second service is due in just over a month, and I have my ‘Do not wash this car’ mirror hanger ready so the dealer doesn’t inflict the free complimentary swirls. :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 13 January 2018, 16:45
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.

Phew, that's better.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 January 2018, 17:22
My DBP Amarok is that colour at the moment too. Tomorrow things may have to change.

Phew, that's better.

Cleaned? Didn't get around to mine. There's always another day.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 January 2018, 12:54
Dreamt about it!  8 weeks and counting since last wash!


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/0f2e31671919e7bcaf5de8c229e3dd0d.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/e6e6a9e4873446bab55660c15d589c99.jpg)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 22 January 2018, 13:00
This morning I have just treated the Mk6 to a wash and a quick spruce up with Zaino Z8.

The interior is filthy so that`s this afternoons task.

It`s about 7 deg. outside, so quite warm really.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 January 2018, 14:13
Come on now Booth, that's a shocker! Mine is almost as long, 28th of November, I remember it well....

o'Neil, good effort, any pictures to come? I need some encouragement :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 22 January 2018, 15:29


o'Neil, good effort, any pictures to come? I need some encouragement :laugh:

Sorry Watts, no pics. since  Photobucket gave up on us and I can`t be bothered to sort anything else out.

Encouragement you say? Just look a Booths and that`s more than enough encouragement anyone will need  :whistle:

This aft, interior carpets hoovered, rubber mats and pedals cleaned and a quick polish of the tailpipes with Autosol.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 January 2018, 15:38
Bloody Photobucket ripping the guts out of detailing threads.  :grin:  Just use postimages.org to upload and then copy/paste the hotlink for forums link. No excuse for no pics  :tongue:  :laugh:

I’m glad the abject filth horror of my R is providing much needed encouragement for some, yes you Watts.  :tongue:   Unfortunately, of late, I have matters than have proved a tiny bit more pressing than car cleaning and when not, the weather has buggered things up.  But such is life!  The DBP R will rise again like a phoenix!   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 January 2018, 19:31
Had the pleasure of working on this... Didn't have any shine. Full machine polish with Koch Chemie M8 using my Flex rotary and then a coat of Swissvax Best of Show, ready for sale now...  :cool:

(https://s19.postimg.org/seez58apv/IMG_2455.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o5a9327gf/)

(https://s19.postimg.org/lb73pmd03/IMG_2456.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gpazh9rgv/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 January 2018, 19:56
Another cracking job there Jim! I do like an Austin Healey, did you get to give it a spin?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 22 January 2018, 22:24
Another cracking job there Jim! I do like an Austin Healey, did you get to give it a spin?

Thanks, no didn't get to have a spin.. drives quite well apparently, done 30k so had some decent use  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 January 2018, 22:29
Had the pleasure of working on this... Didn't have any shine. Full machine polish with Koch Chemie M8 using my Flex rotary and then a coat of Swissvax Best of Show, ready for sale now...  :cool:

(https://s19.postimg.org/seez58apv/IMG_2455.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o5a9327gf/)

(https://s19.postimg.org/lb73pmd03/IMG_2456.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gpazh9rgv/)

Looks a superb job.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2018, 16:50
Gave it a thorough interior clean because it was totally disgusting.  Tried Gtechniq Tri-clean on the whole interior. Found it very good on seats and textured plastics etc, but rubbish on piano gloss trim, left a smeary residue which required too much buffing to effectively remove. Was ok on carpet.  Very antiseptic smell which I didn’t mind. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 26 January 2018, 19:31
I gave the Mk6 it`s second wash this week.


I`m sure it`ll be filthy again by Sunday.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 27 January 2018, 05:04
Nothing yet because it's not even 5am
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 16:24
Finally cleaned after nearly 9 weeks neglect.  Lots of commitments, crap weather, other stuff meant the car had had to take a back seat (pardon pun), but good to have a return to form, no matter how short-lived it may be.

As ever, the key is touchless pre-wash stages.

Before

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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39237031324_ea9c1a29d1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mf3q5)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/25075898387_98d6bc1c24_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcSwXD)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/39237024944_31d6184cde_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mf1w5)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/39947345711_a5a694b65e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23S1A8R)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/39049252375_b1fac107f8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDCgZ)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4754/39049235385_1881019e85_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDxe4)

Essential touchless pre-wash gear (prior to wheel and 2 bucket wash) - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner; Orange Degreaser; ValetPro Citrus Pre-Wash; ValetPro Advanced Snow Foam;

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4719/39049254475_bbdd100951_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDCUc)

Snow foam

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4767/25075830677_36da33a481_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcSbQe)

Citrus Pre-wash

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4694/28167670169_ff75ef4edb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JV5EZF)

After

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4614/25075830647_4a9cb53942_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcSbPH)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4629/39049273675_ec452f8f3c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDJBe)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4602/28167938119_9c8cb7cfda_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JV73Dv)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4665/39049251015_4a32bdb345_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22uDBSx)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4712/25075815117_1b260b8299_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcS7cX)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4663/39915392522_6891d7d643_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23PbPyN)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39237307474_56988c4d4c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Mgsvh)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4723/25076130677_4256f8cf22_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcTJ1D)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4708/39947569601_c6e2dd9e4f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23S2JG2)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 January 2018, 17:10
Finally cleaned after nearly 9 weeks neglect.  Lots of commitments, crap weather, other stuff meant the car had had to take a back seat (pardon pun), but good to have a return to form, no matter how short-lived it may be.

As ever, the key is touchless pre-wash stages.

Now that looks better! How are you finding the Detail Guardz Rebecca?

As it’s a (relatively speaking) warm day today (12-13*c), l also washed mine this morning. It’s now looking clean and shiny again :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 18:25
Finally cleaned after nearly 9 weeks neglect.  Lots of commitments, crap weather, other stuff meant the car had had to take a back seat (pardon pun), but good to have a return to form, no matter how short-lived it may be.

As ever, the key is touchless pre-wash stages.

Now that looks better! How are you finding the Detail Guardz Rebecca?

As it’s a (relatively speaking) warm day today (12-13*c), l also washed mine this morning. It’s now looking clean and shiny again :smiley:

The Detail Guardz are great!  Just pop them under the wheels and forget about them.  No pressure hose catching at all.  Love ‘em.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 January 2018, 18:34
Fantastic transformation! Mine will have to wait a bit longer, too many competing factors for me too. I dont't think I've ever missed two whole months between cleans! Perhaps next weekend.

Still no shiny pictures SR? I'm sure it'll be another top job though :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 January 2018, 18:57
Fantastic transformation! Mine will have to wait a bit longer, too many competing factors for me too. I dont't think I've ever missed two whole months between cleans! Perhaps next weekend.

Still no shiny pictures SR? I'm sure it'll be another top job though :smiley:

Sorry Watts, no shiny pictures, but you’ve seen what it looks like after I’ve cleaned it. Perhaps I need to put some ‘before’ pictures up next time showing what it looks like dirty!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 January 2018, 19:08
Looks fantastic Rebecca!

Gave mine a quick wash.

(https://s26.postimg.org/9hmqaa6tl/IMG_3078.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/o0tvbozyd/)

Then got to work on this - snow foam, wash, decotamination, single stage machine polish and a ceramic coating. Only a few month old but had been poorly washed.. Looking as it should now!

(https://s26.postimg.org/688b3s8fd/IMG_3076.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xvl0hvtlx/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 January 2018, 20:38
Looks great Jim.

That’s some achievement to wash yours and do a full decon, single stage polish and ceramic coating on the L/R in a day (which looks like a top job!). I’m not usually a fan of black wheels, but they look perfect on the Land Rover.

Edit; is the Land Rover model a Range Rover Sport?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 January 2018, 20:48
Lovely duo of jobs Jim. Very good going.  Both look fab!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 January 2018, 22:04
Looks great Jim.

That’s some achievement to wash yours and do a full decon, single stage polish and ceramic coating on the L/R in a day (which looks like a top job!). I’m not usually a fan of black wheels, but they look perfect on the Land Rover.

Edit; is the Land Rover model a Range Rover Sport?

Sorry, I cheated a bit.. the Golf was done yesterday!  :whistle:

It's a Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic. Really nice spec. Took about 5 hours or so.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 01 February 2018, 13:38
With the ambient temperature at 7c and set to drop over the next few days, it was today or not at all to give mine a quick wash.  Anything below 7c and it stays grubby, but my route to work, albeit only two days per week, is rather agricultural as I refuse to use the M3 in the mornings, so the Golf takes on the appearance of a white car with a graduated matt brown finish, which becomes browner towards the sills.

It's a miserable job at this time of year, but I've got it down to an hour - rinse, wash with Gyeon Bathe +, rinse, dry, wheels, dry around door shuts, dry wheels and finally clean the windscreen, mirrors and rear window with Stoner's Invisible Glass.

And indoors for a cup of tea.  I don't care what the weather does for the next few days.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 February 2018, 16:07
Fantastic transformation! Mine will have to wait a bit longer, too many competing factors for me too. I dont't think I've ever missed two whole months between cleans! Perhaps next weekend.

Still no shiny pictures SR? I'm sure it'll be another top job though :smiley:

Sorry Watts, no shiny pictures, but you’ve seen what it looks like after I’ve cleaned it. Perhaps I need to put some ‘before’ pictures up next time showing what it looks like dirty!

@Watts; I’ve relented! As it’s raining, I thought I’d take the opportunity to take an aerial shot from upstairs (bathroom shot  :grin:) to show how the Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax is holding up - applied in September.

It’s still protecting well and the water is beading up nicely and rolling off the car. No additional protection (wax, sealant or QD) has been applied since the Fusso went on 4.5 months ago. IMO it’s a good product, offering good protection and is great value for money. Recommended!  :smiley:

(https://s20.postimg.org/ag9o6bn3x/0749_D836-10_D3-40_A2-_A7_BB-7_E8535_F1006_F.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mi520gwc9/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 February 2018, 16:44
Fantastic transformation! Mine will have to wait a bit longer, too many competing factors for me too. I dont't think I've ever missed two whole months between cleans! Perhaps next weekend.

Still no shiny pictures SR? I'm sure it'll be another top job though :smiley:

Sorry Watts, no shiny pictures, but you’ve seen what it looks like after I’ve cleaned it. Perhaps I need to put some ‘before’ pictures up next time showing what it looks like dirty!

@Watts; I’ve relented! As it’s raining, I thought I’d take the opportunity to take an aerial shot from upstairs (bathroom shot  :grin:) to show how the Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax is holding up - applied in September.

It’s still protecting well and the water is beading up nicely and rolling off the car. No additional protection (wax, sealant or QD) has been applied since the Fusso went on 4.5 months ago. IMO it’s a good product, offering good protection and is great value for money. Recommended!  :smiley:

(https://s20.postimg.org/ag9o6bn3x/0749_D836-10_D3-40_A2-_A7_BB-7_E8535_F1006_F.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mi520gwc9/)

Looks fantastic, such a great colour :smiley: Hopefully you didn't take that from a seated position.... :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 01 February 2018, 18:02
Looks fantastic, such a great colour :smiley: Hopefully you didn't take that from a seated position.... :laugh:

Thanks.

Ha ha :smiley:. No, definitely not seated. :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 19:47
Gave the Mk6 its regular Friday wash. Also gave it quick going over with Pinnacle spray wax.


Also could someone help me with a quick query regarding polishing machines -

What areas of a Golf would require being worked on with a 3 inch spot pad?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 02 February 2018, 20:20

Also could someone help me with a quick query regarding polishing machines -

What areas of a Golf would require being worked on with a 3 inch spot pad?

A lot of areas are best worked with a spot pad.  A pillars; B pillars; wing mirrors; door sills/shuts; side skirts; areas of rear and front bumpers; rear and front lights, for example.  Sure some of these can be tackled with 5 or 6” pads but far better with a 3” spot pad ime.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 02 February 2018, 20:30

Also could someone help me with a quick query regarding polishing machines -

What areas of a Golf would require being worked on with a 3 inch spot pad?

A lot of areas are best worked with a spot pad.  A pillars; B pillars; wing mirrors; door sills/shuts; side skirts; areas of rear and front bumpers; rear and front lights, for example.  Sure some of these can be tackled with 5 or 6” pads but far better with a 3” spot pad ime.

Thanks, just weighing up the options  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 February 2018, 14:56
Hi all not the best of pics due to weather but finally managed a decent wash and wax ready for the harsher weather.
Even managed to get my snow tyres on we've got snow forecast back end of nxt week  :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/etf25nto9/20180204_142507.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/m9ebrghdh/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/pg8vb01sp/20180204_142523.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bmkily979/)

(https://s18.postimg.org/k63wjj22h/2018-02-04_14.39.25.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5zo5oar79/)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 February 2018, 15:18
^^looks amazing, superb reflections.  Nice work.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 04 February 2018, 16:07
^^looks amazing, superb reflections.  Nice work.

Thanks Rebecca just glad to finally get it washed  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 February 2018, 22:07
Bought a few bits from Slims this week including Valet Pro Citrus Prewash. Not bothered using one before so thought I'd give it a try. Just used in the bog standard Karcher snow foam attachment prior to full snow foam.

(https://s26.postimg.org/q5n08lre1/IMG_3229.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/etaeqtip1/)

Snow Foam

(https://s26.postimg.org/awx2uv0ah/IMG_3232.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jrxx5dp2t/)

Also had a new Meguiars wash mitt - you forget how nice the new ones are! Think I might start getting a new one everything 2-3 months as getting used more with my side line detailing.

Managed to finish it while it was still light which was a bonus!

(https://s26.postimg.org/icwcgn0uh/IMG_3235.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bz79ddvyd/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/z1xscln61/IMG_3258.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/sbhb36005/)

Took a few pics and had a play with the red filter on PS  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.org/8gv9h27y1/IMG_3257.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qjoc8a3sl/)


Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 February 2018, 22:16
Bought a few bits from Slims this week including Valet Pro Citrus Prewash. Not bothered using one before so thought I'd give it a try. Just used in the bog standard Karcher snow foam attachment prior to full snow foam.

Also had a new Meguiars wash mitt - you forget how nice the new ones are! Think I might start getting a new one everything 2-3 months as getting used more with my side line detailing.

Managed to finish it while it was still light which was a bonus!

Took a few pics and had a play with the red filter on PS  :cool:


Looks brilliant Jim. :cool: Top job!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 February 2018, 15:13
Bought a few bits from Slims this week including Valet Pro Citrus Prewash. Not bothered using one before so thought I'd give it a try. Just used in the bog standard Karcher snow foam attachment prior to full snow foam.

Also had a new Meguiars wash mitt - you forget how nice the new ones are! Think I might start getting a new one everything 2-3 months as getting used more with my side line detailing.

Managed to finish it while it was still light which was a bonus!

Took a few pics and had a play with the red filter on PS  :cool:


Looks brilliant Jim. :cool: Top job!

+1 to that :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 05 February 2018, 20:09
Bought a few bits from Slims this week including Valet Pro Citrus Prewash. Not bothered using one before so thought I'd give it a try. Just used in the bog standard Karcher snow foam attachment prior to full snow foam.

Also had a new Meguiars wash mitt - you forget how nice the new ones are! Think I might start getting a new one everything 2-3 months as getting used more with my side line detailing.

Managed to finish it while it was still light which was a bonus!

Took a few pics and had a play with the red filter on PS  :cool:


Looks brilliant Jim. :cool: Top job!

+1 to that :smiley:

Also another  +1  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 05 February 2018, 21:24
+ 3.  Look fab Jim, another great job! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 February 2018, 07:04
Cheers all, nearly racked up 7k and do love the Golf. This took about 1.5hrs but did clean the inside and carpets as well :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 February 2018, 21:57
A friend purchased this last weekend, a 2014 XKR and asked me to get straight onto it so a busy weekend for me...

Before
(https://s26.postimg.org/h16pvuxcp/IMG_3426.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/jiih34h91/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/c2j7h2th5/DSC01029.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/lzu8a512t/)(https://s26.postimg.org/kxk1rlxp5/DSC01031.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/pw7k651hx/)

Paint was pretty good, minor swirls plus an area where he'd just this week tried to remove some bird crap..
(https://s26.postimg.org/d4tdzwudl/DSC01054.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/49sjpe5l1/)

Multi stage paint correction and ceramic coat applied... Ultimate Black looking as it should!(https://s26.postimg.org/dg68z5qnd/DSC01091.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nq8nyegit/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/t1nkj4xgp/DSC01090.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/xasalb0px/)
(https://s26.postimg.org/6ecwqfwx5/IMG_3427.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/98g23vz39/)(https://s26.postimg.org/cfalnfbsp/DSC01079.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/fm5571w8l/)(https://s26.postimg.org/606zde5ix/DSC01092.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ndh9s90tx/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 February 2018, 22:14
Superb work Jim.  Must have been hard work, but satisfying to bring it to that standard. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: andy28 on 11 February 2018, 22:18
Looks great Jim! Excellent work!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 February 2018, 22:34
Superb work Jim.  Must have been hard work, but satisfying to bring it to that standard.

Thanks, yes it's great getting results like this. As you will know, black cars are the hardest to work on but the best when done right. He said wow when he saw it, not driven it home yet as weather has turned a bit grim here in Sheffield again this evening....  And just went out now...

(https://s26.postimg.org/n5y891rzd/IMG_3430.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b42uewiqt/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 February 2018, 22:34
Looks great Jim! Excellent work!

Cheers Andy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 12 February 2018, 13:52
Superb work Jim.  Must have been hard work, but satisfying to bring it to that standard.

Thanks, yes it's great getting results like this. As you will know, black cars are the hardest to work on but the best when done right. He said wow when he saw it, not driven it home yet as weather has turned a bit grim here in Sheffield again this evening....  And just went out now...

(https://s26.postimg.org/n5y891rzd/IMG_3430.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/b42uewiqt/)

Spot on job Jim looks very nice and ueah I know what ya mean about the weather yesterday on and off all day.... :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 February 2018, 15:12
Great job on the Jag Jim, your friend gave a suitable reaction!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 February 2018, 15:52
Looks brilliant Jim. Nice car; I dare say it sounds great too :cool:

@Watts; when I saw you’d posted in this thread, I thought I was about to see some pictures of a nice clean and shiny Tornado Red Golf GTI :grin:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 12 February 2018, 17:06
(https://s20.postimg.org/9m2dsmwod/20180212_115404.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/870t3wvl5/)
Took wheels of gave them full clean and decon
Sealed and refitted.
Also did brake calipers. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 February 2018, 17:14
Looks brilliant Jim. Nice car; I dare say it sounds great too :cool:

@Watts; when I saw you’d posted in this thread, I thought I was about to see some pictures of a nice clean and shiny Tornado Red Golf GTI :grin:.

Not much chance of that at the moment unfortunately :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 13 February 2018, 09:09
(https://s20.postimg.org/9m2dsmwod/20180212_115404.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/870t3wvl5/)
Took wheels of gave them full clean and decon
Sealed and refitted.
Also did brake calipers.

With the valve in the 6 o clock position, the VW badge should be the right way up.  :wink: Now get those wheels off, and sort it out.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 13 February 2018, 18:38
(https://s20.postimg.org/9m2dsmwod/20180212_115404.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/870t3wvl5/)
Took wheels of gave them full clean and decon
Sealed and refitted.
Also did brake calipers.

With the valve in the 6 o clock position, the VW badge should be the right way up.  :wink: Now get those wheels off, and sort it out.

Doh! I knew something didn't look right, I'll go and do it now :whistle:
I actually noticed you can get centre caps with a red circle like they fit on clubsport, I thought they would look good with the tornado red...... then I saw the price £100 for 4!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 February 2018, 20:49
(https://s20.postimg.org/9m2dsmwod/20180212_115404.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/870t3wvl5/)
Took wheels of gave them full clean and decon
Sealed and refitted.
Also did brake calipers.

With the valve in the 6 o clock position, the VW badge should be the right way up.  :wink: Now get those wheels off, and sort it out.

Doh! I knew something didn't look right, I'll go and do it now :whistle:
I actually noticed you can get centre caps with a red circle like they fit on clubsport, I thought they would look good with the tornado red...... then I saw the price £100 for 4!!

No need to pay that much. Look here - https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm - still a bit pricey but better :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 14 February 2018, 08:27
(https://s20.postimg.org/9m2dsmwod/20180212_115404.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/870t3wvl5/)
Took wheels of gave them full clean and decon
Sealed and refitted.
Also did brake calipers.

With the valve in the 6 o clock position, the VW badge should be the right way up.  :wink: Now get those wheels off, and sort it out.

Doh! I knew something didn't look right, I'll go and do it now :whistle:
I actually noticed you can get centre caps with a red circle like they fit on clubsport, I thought they would look good with the tornado red...... then I saw the price £100 for 4!!

No need to pay that much. Look here - https://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/wheels-wheel-hub-cap-chrome-red-vw-golf-7-genuine-volkswagen.htm - still a bit pricey but better :smiley:

Nice find much appreciated. , thanks I'll put that on my list of little mods.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 14 February 2018, 18:04
I have these on my CG Gti with 19' Santiagos and they look well got them from the same place took about 1wk from ordering to receiving  :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/9xjqqbund/2017-08-15_17.34.04-1-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 14 February 2018, 21:26
I have thesent on my CG Gti with 19' Santiagos and they look well got them from the same place took about 1wk from ordering to receiving  :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/9xjqqbund/2017-08-15_17.34.04-1-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I likey  :grin:

Good to see you put the vw inline with the valve at 6 o'clock, some people might pick up on that :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 14 February 2018, 21:31
I have thesent on my CG Gti with 19' Santiagos and they look well got them from the same place took about 1wk from ordering to receiving  :whistle:

(https://s18.postimg.org/9xjqqbund/2017-08-15_17.34.04-1-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I likey  :grin:

Good to see you put the vw inline with the valve at 6 o'clock, some people might pick up on that :rolleyes:

Lol yeah probably a little anal for some ppl but I things as I like em lol  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 15 February 2018, 15:12

Good to see you put the vw inline with the valve at 6 o'clock, some people might pick up on that :rolleyes:

It's all about the detail, and this is the detailing section after all.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 February 2018, 19:42
Carried a maintenance wash for a guy I know. Came up looking pretty good....  :cool:

Before

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After

(https://s26.postimg.org/vfsiu4k2h/IMG_3520.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6miyth11x/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/yzegjxui1/IMG_3508.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/g72lgcy3p/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/ef9mlgu6h/IMG_3510.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/g72lgddj9/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 February 2018, 21:29
A half-decent day yesterday, sunny and not too cold, so the car received a wash with Gyeon Bathe+, dried off with my BigBoi dryer, wheels treated with Poorboys wheel sealant, tyres with GTechniq Tyre and Trim, black external trim with Auto Finesse Dressle and windows with Stoners Invisible Glass.

A cathartic experience after the rubbish weather of the last month or so.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2018, 14:38
Washed 3 weeks off filth of it.  Sealed wheels.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 February 2018, 16:14
Looks great as ever!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2018, 16:49
All I did was clean the windows on the outside as they were truly disgusting. Only took a few minutes but my poor little digits were frozen! I don't think I'll be doing a full wash in the current weather conditions unless on Wednesday when I'm off I'm feeling unusually bold :whistle:

Anybody braved the arctic conditions and completed any real detailing?

I think we should have some kind of picture with posts so in the absence of anything relating to my clean windows, here's my old mutt Clarence:

(https://s6.postimg.org/oaw7jts4h/Clarence_March4-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 February 2018, 17:06
Sunday shopping this morning started full wash snow foam both cars 2 bucket  hand washed both and dried windows done on the outside and all shuts dried.
Wasn't that bad Peter only when I stopped for cuppas did the cold start to bite lol
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 25 February 2018, 18:10
here's my old mutt Clarence:

(https://s6.postimg.org/oaw7jts4h/Clarence_March4-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Mine was filthy so washed it yesterday once the sun came out.

More pics of Clarence required  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2018, 19:11
Sunday shopping this morning started full wash snow foam both cars 2 bucket  hand washed both and dried windows done on the outside and all shuts dried.
Wasn't that bad Peter only when I stopped for cuppas did the cold start to bite lol

You're tougher than me then Neil, that breeze was biting today, brrrrrr...

Mine was filthy so washed it yesterday once the sun came out.

More pics of Clarence required  :smiley:

Your dog or your car? :laugh:

Just a couple then, I can feel a mod swiping me around my ear.....

This was rather a while ago, my hair has a large dose of the Norwegian blond about it now...

(https://s6.postimg.org/sp4ovvsgx/P1050047.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/d3ndbxgil/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/hpjhk9uc1/P5090040.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/scdapp2h9/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kane1210 on 25 February 2018, 19:30
(https://preview.ibb.co/iG5ZtH/20180225_155159.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0j50x)

(https://preview.ibb.co/jJ1Kcc/20180225_152622.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jAJMqx)
upload pic (https://imgbb.com/)

Wet down
Snowfoam
Rinse
Two bucket wash
Rinse
Carbon collective react wheel cleaner
Rinse

Dry


Poor boys white diamond


Oh and polished the pipes !!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2018, 19:47
(https://preview.ibb.co/iG5ZtH/20180225_155159.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0j50x)

(https://preview.ibb.co/jJ1Kcc/20180225_152622.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jAJMqx)
upload pic (https://imgbb.com/)

Wet down
Snowfoam
Rinse
Two bucket wash
Rinse
Carbon collective react wheel cleaner
Rinse

Dry


Poor boys white diamond


Oh and polished the pipes !!!

Lovely job, makes me feel ashamed of mine :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2018, 19:50
(https://preview.ibb.co/iG5ZtH/20180225_155159.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0j50x)

(https://preview.ibb.co/jJ1Kcc/20180225_152622.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jAJMqx)
upload pic (https://imgbb.com/)

Wet down
Snowfoam
Rinse
Two bucket wash
Rinse
Carbon collective react wheel cleaner
Rinse

Dry


Poor boys white diamond


Oh and polished the pipes !!!


Looks stunning.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 February 2018, 19:51
@Watts

Swipe!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 25 February 2018, 20:10
I did give mine a good clean today.
Connected pressure washer to the hot tap though :grin:
It came up Nice, I was impressed how easily it cleaned as I had used Gtechniq c2 last time. And used it diluted as a drying aid which to be honest was sceptical about but nicely impressed.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2018, 20:25
I did give mine a good clean today.
Connected pressure washer to the hot tap though :grin:
It came up Nice, I was impressed how easily it cleaned as I had used Gtechniq c2 last time. And used it diluted as a drying aid which to be honest was sceptical about but nicely impressed.

Hot tap is very sensible! No pictures? :whistle:

@Watts

Swipe!  :grin:

Ow! :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 25 February 2018, 20:37
I did give mine a good clean today.
Connected pressure washer to the hot tap though :grin:
It came up Nice, I was impressed how easily it cleaned as I had used Gtechniq c2 last time. And used it diluted as a drying aid which to be honest was sceptical about but nicely impressed.

Hot tap is very sensible! No pictures? :whistle:

@Watts

Swipe!  :grin:

Ow! :cry:
(https://s20.postimg.org/wr3bpn9pp/20180225_162019.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6is709pm1/)
Forgot till I came back from Sunday lunch at pub and it was already a bit dirty, thought about taking pics then but I knew someone would complain about the dirt already.
Got pic of my chipped wheel though! 3 weeks old!@@!!$$#@
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 26 February 2018, 13:32
Thought I'd give it a once over before the "beast from the east" snow storm hits us this week (typical).

No befores but car was absolutely minging.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2018, 16:34
^^^Beautiful! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 02 March 2018, 09:13
(https://s20.postimg.org/mgikv8ib1/20180302_090029.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5sr2sqnjd/)
Who's detailing theirs today?
Can't go to work...yay......can't play in the toy :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 02 March 2018, 14:36
Who's detailing theirs today?
Can't go to work...yay......can't play in the toy :sad:

Not a chance, been to work, going tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. Strained my back, the dog ate my homework....... I think that about covers it :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2018, 11:18
Finally made a start!

(https://s6.postimg.org/71qayuj0x/20180306_110737.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6oywso0r1/)

Is that enough snow foam? :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 March 2018, 11:46
Finally made a start!

(https://s6.postimg.org/71qayuj0x/20180306_110737.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6oywso0r1/)

Is that enough snow foam? :laugh:

Well done! Making me feel guilty now. That looks good for snow foam. You’ll have a nice clean driveway too :grin:.Last time I washed my car, I managed to get almost as much snow foam on my neighbours garage door as I did on my car! He has a nice clean garage door now. :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2018, 13:18
Finally made a start!

(https://s6.postimg.org/71qayuj0x/20180306_110737.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6oywso0r1/)

Is that enough snow foam? :laugh:

Well done! Making me feel guilty now. That looks good for snow foam. You’ll have a nice clean driveway too :grin:.Last time I washed my car, I managed to get almost as much snow foam on my neighbours garage door as I did on my car! He has a nice clean garage door now. :whistle:

Not turned out to be the productive day I'd hoped for :angry: Bloody BBC weather forecast. It was all going so well, was just about finished drying the body and about to start on the wheels when it started raining. The worst held off long enough to get the wheels sort of dry, then it really persisted down. Didn't even get a chance to stand back and admire my efforts let alone get a coat of wax on :sad:

Going up to Middlesbrough on Saturday and wanted it to look presentable, oh well, I've done my best.

(https://s6.postimg.org/bsurutr0x/20180306_130521.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/bsurutr0t/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 06 March 2018, 17:21


Going up to Middlesbrough on Saturday and wanted it to look presentable


I hope you`ve got locking wheels nuts.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2018, 17:49


Going up to Middlesbrough on Saturday and wanted it to look presentable


I hope you`ve got locking wheels nuts.

I have. But it's very nice where I'm going, never had any bother at all. Other than the dirty crows leaving their mark on my car...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 06 March 2018, 20:30


Going up to Middlesbrough on Saturday and wanted it to look presentable


I hope you`ve got locking wheels nuts.

I have. But it's very nice where I'm going, never had any bother at all. Other than the dirty crows leaving their mark on my car...

That soon to be purchased DA polishing machine will sort out those dirty crows marks in next to no time! :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 March 2018, 21:07


Going up to Middlesbrough on Saturday and wanted it to look presentable


I hope you`ve got locking wheels nuts.

I have. But it's very nice where I'm going, never had any bother at all. Other than the dirty crows leaving their mark on my car...

That soon to be purchased DA polishing machine will sort out those dirty crows marks in next to no time! :grin:

Eh? Soon to be purchased what? :wink: :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 06 March 2018, 21:33


I have. But it's very nice where I'm going, never had any bother at all. Other than the dirty crows leaving their mark on my car...


I`m no too sure what kinda weekend you`re up there for but I`ve heard there`s a few dirty cows in the `borough.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 09 March 2018, 13:52
Washed it hoping to at least get some QD or ideally some wax on and amazingly it started raining just before drying this time :angry: I should be shipped out to any drought regions across the globe as one quick wave of my sponge (sorry, I mean't mitt :wink:) and the heavens open :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 10 March 2018, 18:00
(https://s20.postimg.org/dmh7bwvzh/20180310_174420.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/a2v9m3t9l/)
Finally got round to cleaning the muck off after long drive to Worksop and back last weekend with all the salt on the road.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 10 March 2018, 20:45
Same here, was a rushed job this morning so no time to polish exhaust tips or tyre dress etc, but it was great to get all the salt and grime off from the last few weeks.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/38923133770_72b7a06717_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2018, 18:24
After the last 2 weeks of snow, grit and general crappy weather, gave the GTI a quick detail. 2 hours work. Back to shiny! Tried out Carbon Collective Speciale which is a top up ceramic detailing spray, supposed to give up to 3 months protection so will report back.

Pre wash, snow foam, 2 bucket wash, dry and then applied the Speciale. Bit of trim and wheel dressing.

(https://s26.postimg.org/kmy2g4m7d/IMG_4125.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/iidpf1kkl/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 March 2018, 18:48
After the last 2 weeks of snow, grit and general crappy weather, gave the GTI a quick detail. 2 hours work. Back to shiny! Tried out Carbon Collective Speciale which is a top up ceramic detailing spray, supposed to give up to 3 months protection so will report back.

Pre wash, snow foam, 2 bucket wash, dry and then applied the Speciale. Bit of trim and wheel dressing.

Looks great Jim. Mine looks like your ‘before’ pictures at the moment :sad:. Hoping to get it looking clean and shiny again this week, weather permitting.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2018, 19:03
After the last 2 weeks of snow, grit and general crappy weather, gave the GTI a quick detail. 2 hours work. Back to shiny! Tried out Carbon Collective Speciale which is a top up ceramic detailing spray, supposed to give up to 3 months protection so will report back.

Pre wash, snow foam, 2 bucket wash, dry and then applied the Speciale. Bit of trim and wheel dressing.

Looks great Jim. Mine looks like your ‘before’ pictures at the moment :sad:. Hoping to get it looking clean and shiny again this week, weather permitting.

It's not a great time of year. But keeping on top it is always my preferred option. Had lots of tar spots as well so had to get the Glue and tar remover out.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 11 March 2018, 19:11
Gave mine a one bucket and sponge wash today  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 11 March 2018, 19:34
Gave mine a one bucket and sponge wash today  :cool:

I hope you only did the windows  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 13 March 2018, 15:41
A good snow-foaming followed by a shampoo with Gyeon Bathe+ and dried off with my BigBoi, which really makes drying the honeycomb grilles so easy.

The weather forecast for tomorrow is dry, but it goes rapidly downhill over the next few days until we get snow at the weekend.  Luckily, I'm not going to Goodwood's Members Meeting this year, so I'll probably spend part of the weekend watching the live stream from the comfort of my own home, and won't need to go out in the freezing cold to wash the car.

I like being (semi) retired!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2018, 18:37
Washed 1000 miles of salty road muck off today, had to do it after work so it wasn't quite as indepth as I'd have liked but it did come up 100% better. Gtechniq C2v3 on all glass and lights and a wipe over with Chemical Guys Speed Wipe. Don't need to be embarrassed driving it now :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 March 2018, 19:04
Washed 1000 miles of salty road muck off today, had to do it after work so it wasn't quite as indepth as I'd have liked but it did come up 100% better. Gtechniq C2v3 on all glass and lights and a wipe over with Chemical Guys Speed Wipe. Don't need to be embarrassed driving it now :smiley:

I did the same!

Not 1,000 miles of dirt but a month’s worth of dirt to remove, including pressure hosing the underside and the wheel arches, followed by the usual routine. 4 - 4.5 hours later, it was looking the way I like it to look again.

Had to relent and use warm water for washing though!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2018, 19:36
Washed 1000 miles of salty road muck off today, had to do it after work so it wasn't quite as indepth as I'd have liked but it did come up 100% better. Gtechniq C2v3 on all glass and lights and a wipe over with Chemical Guys Speed Wipe. Don't need to be embarrassed driving it now :smiley:

I did the same!

Not 1,000 miles of dirt but a month’s worth of dirt to remove, including pressure hosing the underside and the wheel arches, followed by the usual routine. 4 - 4.5 hours later, it was looking the way I like it to look again.

Had to relent and use warm water for washing though!

Sounds a top job there SR :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 21 March 2018, 20:06


Had to relent and use warm water for washing though!


Southerner ?  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2018, 20:10


Had to relent and use warm water for washing though!


Southerner ?  :wink:

Warm water and gloves for me :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 March 2018, 21:05


Had to relent and use warm water for washing though!


Southerner ?  :wink:

Warm water and gloves for me :whistle:

I can remember cleaning a car I owned in the eighties with water from the water butt, and I had to break the ice on top of the water before I started, so I’m usually OK using cold water.

I think it was the N-NE wind adding that extra chill factor that made me resort to using warm water.....and my poor stiff, ageing finger joints. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2018, 22:12
I cleaned mine today. 

Oh wait a minute.....no!  That was a dream I had last night! 

(https://s31.postimg.org/t5v8pb6az/30_B97279-9517-448_C-_ADB1-1518_CFC7_CE04.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gr8gozesn/)

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(https://s31.postimg.org/re29udkd7/7_F95_A3_D0-_EA35-4_CF0-_B5_BC-428128111_A5_A.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/adjdlp7br/)

(https://s31.postimg.org/knlskys2j/A822_AE85-2_E6_F-4_FDD-81_B3-0578_B40_AF7_C0.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wcps8xj13/)

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 :grin:

 :cry:


Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 March 2018, 22:25
That's bogging. I think you should be ashamed :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2018, 23:01
That's bogging. I think you should be ashamed :laugh:

Nope, I have no shame.  The dirtier the car, the more satisfying the cleaning.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 March 2018, 23:07
That's bogging. I think you should be ashamed :laugh:

Nope, I have no shame.  The dirtier the car, the more satisfying the cleaning.  :laugh:

That’s so true. Got a lot of satisfaction cleaning mine today. It was probably the dirtiest it’s been, but not as dirty as yours is. :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 March 2018, 23:56
That's bogging. I think you should be ashamed :laugh:

Nope, I have no shame.  The dirtier the car, the more satisfying the cleaning.  :laugh:

That’s so true. Got a lot of satisfaction cleaning mine today. It was probably the dirtiest it’s been, but not as dirty as yours is. :shocked:

No pain, no gain!    :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2018, 12:31
That's bogging. I think you should be ashamed :laugh:

Nope, I have no shame.  The dirtier the car, the more satisfying the cleaning.  :laugh:

That’s so true. Got a lot of satisfaction cleaning mine today. It was probably the dirtiest it’s been, but not as dirty as yours is. :shocked:

No pain, no gain!    :grin:

True, there was satisfaction to be had but if I'd had more time it would've been greater, perhaps more a relief!

This:

(https://s6.postimg.org/8rkiyde8x/20180319_132228.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/7ciy9nd5p/)

To this:

(https://s6.postimg.org/vgslntild/20180322_121404.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ajwdj5kkd/)

(https://s6.postimg.org/4vq2s98i9/20180322_121415.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ddziwlf0t/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 March 2018, 12:42
Well done Peter I'm hoping the weather stays off for Saturday so I can get on mine lol
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 March 2018, 13:02
Well done Peter I'm hoping the weather stays off for Saturday so I can get on mine lol

Cheers Neil, hope you get your 'blinking' hazards sorted!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 March 2018, 13:24
@Watts; Now that looks better. :cool: Hopefully the worst of this winter’s road gritting is behind us now, and the need to use warm water for washing. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 22 March 2018, 14:50
Well done Peter I'm hoping the weather stays off for Saturday so I can get on mine lol

Cheers Neil, hope you get your 'blinking' hazards sorted!

As do I Peter least there's been no damage done to it and if I can't sort it got its service next Saturday  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 23 March 2018, 12:48
Washed the Mk6 this morning. Of course it`s raining now.

I used Bilt Hamber wheel cleaner for the first time, amazing product.


And I thought my wheels were clean beforehand :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 March 2018, 17:18
Well eventually managed to get the car looking like it should even managed to get the wife's Scirocco done too.. extra brownie points lol  :whistle: :whistle:

(https://s7.postimg.org/nzb2j1t6j/20180324_141333.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/x73azr08n/)

(https://s7.postimg.org/tapz3s2ej/20180324_141346.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/vs1qb1mav/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 18:24
Very smart (x2) :smiley:
Did you get to the bottom of your hazards?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 March 2018, 19:01
Very smart (x2) :smiley:
Did you get to the bottom of your hazards?

Thank you Peter  :smiley: as for the hazards no nothing definitive it's in for service nxt Saturday and on the list to be checked so I will report back any findings.

Although I did notice last nite when I got back to the car when I started it up the display was showing the boot open and I noticed the inner lights not illuminated quick press on the lid and the lights came on and the display cleared so it's got me thinking may have been that.
I think I mentioned I checked on my app and the cars battery level was steady all wk at around 12.7 v.
Will double check issue with dealers Saturday  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 March 2018, 20:18
The boot not being properly latched sounds like the answer, I'm pretty sure it'll be fine and at worst the latch may need a minor adjustment.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 24 March 2018, 21:41
The boot not being properly latched sounds like the answer, I'm pretty sure it'll be fine and at worst the latch may need a minor adjustment.

Fingers crossed Peter yeah il let you know
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 March 2018, 09:23
Worked on Andy28's white MK7.5 GTI this weekend. It had not been protected from new so was suffering from severe tar spots and tiny rust dots, often caused from iron particles. The lower side of the car and tailgate were the worst affected areas.

Car was pre washed, then snow foamed then hand washed. I used glue and tar remover then set about claying the whole car. This took a long time as the rust spots were hard to remove but after nearly 2 hours the car was starting to look good. Engine bay was cleaned. I then hand polished the car using Auto Finesse Tipple, before applying 2 coats of Polish Angel Master Sealant which should protect the car for up to 12 months. Wheels were cleaned and spray wax applied. Tailpipes were treated with glue and tar removed then polished using Carbon Collective metal polish and finally sealed with Platinum Wheels. Interior was fully cleaned and the windows were sealed.

(https://s26.postimg.org/penrec16x/IMG_4629.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/whvmty6md/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 March 2018, 11:31
Top job Jim looks well buddy  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2018, 13:23
Another great job Jim :smiley: Andy28 must be over the moon! Perfect example too of why it's so important to decontaminate - showed my OH so she could see why I use all the products I do. I think she took it in but the rolling of the eyes had me a bit confused :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 25 March 2018, 16:47
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Reasonable weather let me give it a nice wash.
Citrus prewash
Snowfoam
2 bucket wash
Dry
Quick Gtechniq C2
Polished exhaust tips
Glass cleaned and G1 applied
Dressed tyres
Vacumed and dusted inside
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2018, 17:05
Lovely job MK :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 25 March 2018, 17:57
Lovely job MK :smiley:

I'm with Peter nice job
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: andy28 on 25 March 2018, 21:18
Another great job Jim :smiley: Andy28 must be over the moon! Perfect example too of why it's so important to decontaminate - showed my OH so she could see why I use all the products I do. I think she took it in but the rolling of the eyes had me a bit confused :rolleyes: :laugh:

I am indeed, the car looks great! I had a nice drive over to Sheffield and spent the day in the centre whilst James did all the hard work - I couldn't believe how much of a battering the paint had taken but hopefully the coating will now offer some protection.

James is a top bloke and really takes pride in his work - highly recommended.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 March 2018, 11:46
Another great job Jim :smiley: Andy28 must be over the moon! Perfect example too of why it's so important to decontaminate - showed my OH so she could see why I use all the products I do. I think she took it in but the rolling of the eyes had me a bit confused :rolleyes: :laugh:

I am indeed, the car looks great! I had a nice drive over to Sheffield and spent the day in the centre whilst James did all the hard work - I couldn't believe how much of a battering the paint had taken but hopefully the coating will now offer some protection.

James is a top bloke and really takes pride in his work - highly recommended.

Cheers Andy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 26 March 2018, 19:47
Another great job Jim :smiley: Andy28 must be over the moon! Perfect example too of why it's so important to decontaminate - showed my OH so she could see why I use all the products I do. I think she took it in but the rolling of the eyes had me a bit confused :rolleyes: :laugh:

I am indeed, the car looks great! I had a nice drive over to Sheffield and spent the day in the centre whilst James did all the hard work - I couldn't believe how much of a battering the paint had taken but hopefully the coating will now offer some protection.

James is a top bloke and really takes pride in his work - highly recommended.

Cheers Andy!


All your work looks great Jim !  :cool:

Is this your job or something you do on the side / for fun?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st332 on 26 March 2018, 20:09
Gave the car it's first major detail yesterday (apart from the initial detailing when I got it in Sept.)

Before:
(https://preview.ibb.co/gLA8Zn/IMG_20180325_101119e.jpg) (https://ibb.co/emrt0S)

(https://preview.ibb.co/kob4Pn/IMG_20180325_101127.jpg) (https://ibb.co/niLW4n)

After:
(https://preview.ibb.co/joK2un/IMG_20180325_182540.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bD4D0S)

(https://preview.ibb.co/j4WFEn/IMG_20180325_183618e.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bUGRLS)

(https://preview.ibb.co/m9kxS7/IMG_20180325_183625.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ctCcS7)

(https://preview.ibb.co/hRqxS7/IMG_20180325_183637e.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nfTj77)

(https://preview.ibb.co/b9HNun/IMG_20180325_183645e.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jjXBn7)

Rinsed with pressure washer
Snow foam wash with Dodo Juice Apple iFoam
Rinsed with pressure washer
2-Bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
Rinsed with pressure washer, open hose rinse
De-tar with CarPro TarX
Rinsed with pressure washer, open hose rinse
De-Iron with Auto Finesse Iron Out (and the end of a bottle of CarPro IronX)
Rinsed with pressure washer
Another 2-bucket wash with Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo
Rinsed with pressure washer, open hose rinse, dried (probably didn't need to bother drying it at this stage in retrospect)
Clayed with Dodo Juice Supernatural Fine Grade Clay and Dodo Juice Born Slippy lube
Rinsed with pressure washer, open hose rinse, dried
Hand polished/primed with Dodo Juice Lime Prime and a soft foam pad
Waxed with Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro
Waxed outside of rims with Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid wax (still need to do a proper job on the other surfaces of these)
Polished pipes with Autosol Metal Polish
Dressed tyres with Auto Finesse Satin

First time using clay and polish.
Lesson learned: Buy a DA; my arms are wrecked!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 26 March 2018, 20:43
Your arms might be wrecked st332 but at least you have the results to be proud of! :smiley: And I'm fairly sure they'll still lift a cold refreshing beverage of your choice :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 March 2018, 23:46
Another great job Jim :smiley: Andy28 must be over the moon! Perfect example too of why it's so important to decontaminate - showed my OH so she could see why I use all the products I do. I think she took it in but the rolling of the eyes had me a bit confused :rolleyes: :laugh:

I am indeed, the car looks great! I had a nice drive over to Sheffield and spent the day in the centre whilst James did all the hard work - I couldn't believe how much of a battering the paint had taken but hopefully the coating will now offer some protection.

James is a top bloke and really takes pride in his work - highly recommended.

Cheers Andy!


All your work looks great Jim !  :cool:

Is this your job or something you do on the side / for fun?

Qualified as a detailer last year so just working on things as a side line at the moment  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 27 March 2018, 19:17

Qualified as a detailer last year so just working on things as a side line at the moment  :smiley:


Nice one  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 28 March 2018, 08:04
Well, last weekend. Not even going to show you the before photos as I was ashamed. Was absolutely filthy, so my usual routine left this.

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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/41024028542_9835334231_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25v9SqW)

Pre rinsed
Snow foamed with Auto Finesse snow foam and lance
Badges and grills hit with a soft brush and Megs APC
Rinsed then washed with 2 bucket method using Megs Shampoo Plus and a Wo-Wo lambswool mit
Rinsed
Wheels cleaned with Valet Pro Bilberry and various brushes - rinsed
Dried with my Metro Vac Sidekick blower and patted dry with my GYEON - Q2M Silk Dryer
Glass cleaned with Auto Glym Fast Glass
tyres dressed with Megs Endurance tyre gel
Interior wiped over with a dampened microfibre and all carpets hoovered.
That's it.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 March 2018, 09:47
Looks great :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 29 March 2018, 13:13
Looks great :smiley:

Plus 1 looks spot on... great job.. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 31 March 2018, 18:41
Busy few days....

1 week old Macan S - New Car Protection

(https://s26.postimg.org/yp0doy5e1/IMG_4832.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ds45ka7d1/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/4kbx3ai7t/DSC01216.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/z1rruu5kl/)

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RRS - Enhancement Detail

(https://s26.postimg.org/8ykef2vc9/IMG_4827.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h42gd8jl1/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 April 2018, 00:38
Top work Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 April 2018, 17:18
Yesterday, the white Golf got it's first was this year. I have always used Fenwicks bike cleaner on the wheels, spray on, leave to dwell and power wash off. This time, as the paint really needed some decontamination, I used it on the whole car, to great effect. After powerwashing that off, it got a snow foaming, followed by a 3BM wash using lots of AG shampoo. After one pass with the wash mitt, I used a DoDo clay mitt in the second bucket of clean, shampooy water, followed by a second pass with the wash mitt and a powerwash rinse. Having rinsed again with an open hose, it looked like it was about to rain, so the tyres got dressed and that was it...for now.

I found a couple of stone chips on the bonnet, but have a chipex kit waiting in the wings. They will get addressed, hopefully tomorrow, then it will be left for a couple of days before it gets a couple of fresh coats of Auto Finesse Illusion wax.

The interior has been hoovered within an inch of it's life, and I have just coated the mats with AG Lifeshine interior Scotch Guard type stuff, just to see if it's any good.

Given that the car is just over a year old now, and it's not had much love. I have to say it's looking pretty good. If you can stand it, my extreme minimal contact over the winter aproach, could be the way forward in preventative maintenance.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 08 April 2018, 13:20
Well not done a great deal due to the rain again  but managed a foam and 2 bucket wash quick spruce inside and got the car dressed in its best clobber again ( got my 19" Santis ) back on after doin the C2 wheel armour last weekend  lol fingers crossed now no more snow  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 10 April 2018, 15:55
My attempts to give my GTI a proper post-winter wash (well, post-March snow storms wash) have so far been thwarted by circumstance and the weather, but today I grabbed my chance (dry, and 11 degrees):

Pressure wash followed by snow-foam
Rinse
Citrus pre-wash
Rinse
Shampoo with Gyeon Bathe+
Rinse

I was going to dry the car with my BigBoi dryer, but went for the microfibre option.  The wheels were washed, waxed with Poorboys Wheel Wax (I prefer GTechniq C5, but thought I'd give the Poorboys wax a try.  It's easy to use, but really needs to be applied every few weeks, whereas the Gtechiq need only be applied two or three times per year), tyres dressed with GTechniq Tyre and Trim, glass cleaned with Stoners Invisible Glass and the black trim and grilles treated with Auto Finesse Dressle.  Honeycomb grilles are a pain in the backside.  No pics, sorry, but I'm pleased to have the car now looking as it should.

Next job will be the paintwork, which is ok apart from a few tar spots on the lower half of the body, so it will need a quick claying and a light going-over with the DA polisher. 


Quick edit 11 April 2018:  Woke this morning to find that it had been chucking it down with rain all night.  Imagine my delight.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 17 April 2018, 18:53
Well seeing as forecast today was dull and overcast (they were right) and next few days sunny....ish.... :laugh: I thought I'd try new Karcher K4 for first time. Having upgraded from the K2 I have to say its a totally different animal, like its been to the gym and taken steroids. Really pleased with it...far easier to manoeuvre around the car and connections a lot better including lance holder storage, overall impression, excellent. I'll still probably look to upgrade the lance hose to the qwashers variety but its better than the hose on the K2.

Another first today was trying out VP Advanced Neutral snow foam instead of my previous AF Avalanche and another result!!...its really very good, good clingy foam coverage a lot better than the AF....I did think I'd gone too much in the dilution initially (approx 1:3 or 4 I think) but after a minute it was just starting to thin out, left it 5 minutes and it was running off nicely before I hosed it.......and it smells nice  :whistle:

Overall good day until it started to rain.....but I'd just got it towelled off in time so back in garage, polishy bits for tomorrow.

(https://s20.postimg.cc/i9d2dw6hp/Snowfoam1.jpg)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2018, 22:26
^^^
Looking good.

K4 is a good machine.  And VP ANSF is the best ime.  Built Hamburg Auto Foam very good too, but ANSW edges it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 18 April 2018, 20:14
Thanks Rebecca, once you've diluted the foam mix does it keep for any period of time say couple of weeks?....only reason for asking is that I made a full bottle and only used half foaming yesterday, being a tight ar5e I didn't want to waste it! :tongue:

I did try some Chemical Guys microfibres today, the red one for external bodywork seems a nice edgeless cloth but dont know why they've chosen to slap a decent sized sticker on the fabric which isn't possible to pull off without snipping the fibres?! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 April 2018, 21:48
Thanks Rebecca, once you've diluted the foam mix does it keep for any period of time say couple of weeks?....only reason for asking is that I made a full bottle and only used half foaming yesterday, being a tight ar5e I didn't want to waste it! :tongue:

I did try some Chemical Guys microfibres today, the red one for external bodywork seems a nice edgeless cloth but dont know why they've chosen to slap a decent sized sticker on the fabric which isn't possible to pull off without snipping the fibres?! 

Yeah your made up solution will be fine for couple weeks. 

Labels let a good cloth down, although it depends what the label is made of. If it’s silky they are ok, but if scratchy!!! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 19 April 2018, 09:37
I impulse purchased a K4 Premium with the hose reel from their refurb store when they had an easter sale on.  I have to say I'm really pleased with it.  Its much easier to wheel about and the cables and hoses don't get tangled as easily.

The whole full control with LED display is a bit of a gimmick though.  Its the same as my old Karcher where you twist the nozzle to change the pressure and all the display does is represent that.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 19 April 2018, 15:06
Agreed, much easier moving it about, decent weight in it.....I did get a bit carried away when I saw the fancy handle graphics thinking it was touch control!  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 April 2018, 12:14
Washed it this morning, had to do it today as we are on our holidays tomorrow and it was rather mucky. Only problem was I didn't appreciate just how strong the sun was at 9am, whilst jet washing you could see the steam coming off :shocked: so avoiding the car drying was really difficult. Still, managed to let the snowfoam dwell for 10 or 15 minutes, jet washed and cleaned but I had to dry the car before cleaning the wheels. There was a fair few tar spots which I've not seen before plus various chips and scratches on the wheels and calipers. My car is getting old :sad: Plus the bright sun really shows up swirls :cry:

I did take a couple of pictures but postimage wasn't playing ball, t0hey would've been pretty much the same as usual anyway.

Now I've got postimage working again, just a couple of samey images:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/u32e2b841/20180420_115053.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4ka1paojx/)

(https://s6.postimg.cc/9ixk3tcxd/20180420_115110.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/usl6ent7x/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 23 April 2018, 09:16
Managed to get a clean in while the shade was on my side yesterday morning. Just a maintenance wash due to time, but I have a list of jobs to get into over the next few weeks hopefully. Desperately needs a good tar removal session, it's everywhere at the minute! Also there's a very big stone chip on the bonnet that needs a touch up session and I have some horrible marking from ribbons when it was used as a wedding car a couple of weeks ago. Looks like I'll be getting the DA out soon, but for now this will have to do!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/809/41601988862_460796a598_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 April 2018, 10:27
Managed to get a clean in while the shade was on my side yesterday morning. Just a maintenance wash due to time, but I have a list of jobs to get into over the next few weeks hopefully. Desperately needs a good tar removal session, it's everywhere at the minute! Also there's a very big stone chip on the bonnet that needs a touch up session and I have some horrible marking from ribbons when it was used as a wedding car a couple of weeks ago. Looks like I'll be getting the DA out soon, but for now this will have to do!

Looks great and it’s wearing its 114k miles well. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 23 April 2018, 17:34
Managed to get a clean in while the shade was on my side yesterday morning. Just a maintenance wash due to time, but I have a list of jobs to get into over the next few weeks hopefully. Desperately needs a good tar removal session, it's everywhere at the minute! Also there's a very big stone chip on the bonnet that needs a touch up session and I have some horrible marking from ribbons when it was used as a wedding car a couple of weeks ago. Looks like I'll be getting the DA out soon, but for now this will have to do!

Looks great and it’s wearing its 114k miles well. :smiley:

Thanks! It definitely needs a few bits cosmetically but I’m happy with how it looks after a hard life so far! Taking it on a trip to Naples this summer via a few other places so there certainly won’t be any slowing down in the mileage gain!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 April 2018, 17:54
Seabrook, to have a car looking that smart with that mileage is a credit to you. Barely looks like it has been out! Superb :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 23 April 2018, 19:09
Seabrook, to have a car looking that smart with that mileage is a credit to you. Barely looks like it has been out! Superb :smiley:

Thanks Watts. I’ve owned it 4 years and since 36k so it’s been well pampered for most of its life :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 April 2018, 08:31
Managed to get a clean in while the shade was on my side yesterday morning. Just a maintenance wash due to time, but I have a list of jobs to get into over the next few weeks hopefully. Desperately needs a good tar removal session, it's everywhere at the minute! Also there's a very big stone chip on the bonnet that needs a touch up session and I have some horrible marking from ribbons when it was used as a wedding car a couple of weeks ago. Looks like I'll be getting the DA out soon, but for now this will have to do!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/809/41601988862_460796a598_b.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/924/41601988992_5390d1cce8_b.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/874/41641682991_7619d5f8fc_b.jpg)

Looks fantastic! Can't beat a shiny TR...!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 April 2018, 16:05
It's been a while! 

10 weeks without a clean due to being busy and crap weather etc, longest any car of mine has been without a clean, but finally got time to give it a wash. 

Bit grubby

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Lots of pre washing

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Clean at last

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 28 April 2018, 16:29
As ever Rebecca 10/10 looking fantastic again  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 April 2018, 17:17
Looks super shiny again Rebecca. IMO it actually didn’t look that bad before you cleaned it, considering it was wearing 10 weeks-worth of grime. Just goes to show the benefits you get from a good coating or two of wax or sealant.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 April 2018, 18:31
+1 for both comments above, looks amazing. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 01 May 2018, 14:35

10 weeks without a clean due to being busy and crap weather etc, longest any car of mine has been without a clean. 


Minimal contact method. I like it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st33ly on 02 May 2018, 06:25
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/st33ly/E8335496-E48F-45F2-ADEB-BF15FFA6ED39_zpsk4ddaf2x.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/st33ly/media/E8335496-E48F-45F2-ADEB-BF15FFA6ED39_zpsk4ddaf2x.jpeg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/st33ly/47D6F1FF-77FC-4068-A66B-42C265593FD5_zps2m638jbz.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/st33ly/media/47D6F1FF-77FC-4068-A66B-42C265593FD5_zps2m638jbz.jpeg.html)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/st33ly/C20166CA-1A2B-4179-8646-8281DEA8EDFD_zpsh4cdvzay.jpeg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/st33ly/media/C20166CA-1A2B-4179-8646-8281DEA8EDFD_zpsh4cdvzay.jpeg.html)

Did a wee front arch strip,degrease and BH Dynax UC. Amazed at how easy this stuff is to apply.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 05 May 2018, 16:05
Now that ^^^^^ does look good!

I've finally, after all sorts of delays, got around to claying my GTI and giving it a decent coat of wax.

I used my new Wo-Wo clay mitt, which worked very well, using a Quick Detailer as a lubricant, and used DoDo Juice Super Hybrid wax.  Quite a lot of work, but well worth the effort.  I'll repeat the exercise in the Autumn, as preparation for winter.  Tomorrow I'm hoping to finish off by waxing the wheels with Poorboys Wheel Wax, giving the tyres a wipe over with Gtechniq Tyre and Trim, and using Auto Finesse Dressle on the rest of the trim.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2018, 14:32
Hot out there today! 

Washed and waxed with Swissvax Onyx.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2018, 14:47
^^^ Stunning.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2018, 14:50
 :kiss:
^^^ Stunning.

Thanks Watts.  :smiley:

Still needs a full on detail - decon, DA etc, but I think it scrubs up (not literally :grin:) pretty well for a daily driver that’ll be 3 years old this Sept.  Still love it as much as the day I got it.  More in fact.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 06 May 2018, 15:16
Looks great Rebecca  :cool:

What microfiber cloths are you using to buff off the wax?

I`m asking because last week I waxed my black Mk6, it looked great until the next day in the sunshine then it looked like I had a dull `haze` on the paint.

Too much product? Product not removed properly or do I need better microfibers? Or all three? lol.

I have washed it since and then QD`d it but it still looks the same. I feel I might have to start again   :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 May 2018, 16:23
Ordered some goodies as I've run out of a few bits. Thought I'd try out some Gtechniq W4 citrus snowfoam, just to see what it's like as I find others of their products to be very good. Also ordered some FinishKare Pink Wax, I use their 1000P high temperature sealant which is very good and they recommend the Pink Wax to be applied on top for a deeper wet look gloss. For £18 it seemed worth a go :smiley: Plus a few other replacements.

Must give some thought to repairing the many stonechips, when my car last went in for bodywork the garage sorted a couple on the hatch door. Just paint, no clear coat, but even so I don't even notice them anymore so I can't make too much of a hash of it. Probably :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 06 May 2018, 17:00
Looks great Rebecca  :cool:

What microfiber cloths are you using to buff off the wax?

I`m asking because last week I waxed my black Mk6, it looked great until the next day in the sunshine then it looked like I had a dull `haze` on the paint.

Too much product? Product not removed properly or do I need better microfibers? Or all three? lol.

I have washed it since and then QD`d it but it still looks the same. I feel I might have to start again   :undecided:

Thanks.  :smiley:

That dull haze will be combo of too much product and not buffed off fully.  Easily done.  Don’t know about your microfibres as don’t know what kind you’re using.

I use a mix of MF’s but my absolute favourites for buffing off wax are Swissvax buffing towels.  They cost a bomb but are better than anything else I’ve ever used. One is enough for the whole car, though I actually use two.  I fold each cloth into half then fold again into quarters, and buff off with a quarter, turning to a fresh side after a few sections, and then folding and refolding to reveal fresh other side. 

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000007.pl?WD=swissvax&PN=swissvax%2dmicro%2dfluffy%2dtowels%2dcat24%2ehtml#aSVMF0002

My other all time fav plush buffing cloth is DoDo Juice Fantastic Fur. A fraction of the price is Swissvax.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=948

I recently bought some Gyeon softwipes, but whilst they might be ok for sealants, found them to be lacking for buffing off wax.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/microfibre-cloths/microfibre-buffing-towels/gyeon-q2m-soft-wipe/prod_1641.html

I only use a thin layer of wax to avoid too much wax.  After buffing off all the wax, I go round the whole car again with a fresh plush microfibres and give a final buff to make sure all traces of wax are gone.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 06 May 2018, 17:29
Thanks for the advice, I`ll invest in a couple of quality buffing cloths and just use them for exactly that.
The ones I have were freebies with a former purchase and might not be up to the job.

I may well have used to much product too  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st33ly on 08 May 2018, 09:19
Booth11. Car looks great. Something about a wax that just gives that wet look. I have C1 coating but only use it on the wheels, brake calipers and roof. The rest of the body is waxed.  It works for me.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 May 2018, 15:39
Not posted for bit in here as don't want to bore anyone of my none Golf detailing!

Here's a couple of pics from the weekend - had this for 4 or 5 days, looking after and detailing for a friend while he's away. Was covered in tar spots so removed those, hand polish and sealant. Needs full machine polish but he didn't want it doing at this stage.

Makes a nice change to the GTI, love the high up driving position and its pretty quick for diesel SUV  :smiley:

(https://s19.postimg.cc/548eng2v7/IMG_5831.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6w1dicm7z/)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/5gzstmdf7/IMG_5844.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/asepebzhr/)



Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 08 May 2018, 17:35
Great reflections there Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 08 May 2018, 18:10
What are you all using to apply wax?

I think part of my problem is that  I`ve been using cheap foam applicators too
and even after buffing I can see on the paint where I`ve been.

Maybe I`ve pressed to hard with the foam applicator?

I`m a bit miffed with it really, the car looks great from a distance but close up is a different story.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2018, 19:07
Booth11. Car looks great. Something about a wax that just gives that wet look. I have C1 coating but only use it on the wheels, brake calipers and roof. The rest of the body is waxed.  It works for me.

Thanks.  Agree.  I’ve tried nano sealants, Gtechniq included on the bodywork and it just doesn’t do it for me on dark paint. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 May 2018, 19:09
What are you all using to apply wax?

I think part of my problem is that  I`ve been using cheap foam applicators too
and even after buffing I can see on the paint where I`ve been.

Maybe I`ve pressed to hard with the foam applicator?

I`m a bit miffed with it really, the car looks great from a distance but close up is a different story.

I use either one of these (used on Sun)

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/dodo-juice-basics-of-bling-finger-wax-applicator/prod_977.html

Or these

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/autofinesse-wax-mate-applicator/prod_1082.html

Both very good. 

And they can both just be chucked in the washing machine too.  Mine have lasted years.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 08 May 2018, 20:01
Thanks, I like the look of those Autofinesse ones  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 May 2018, 20:09
Great reflections there Jim :smiley:

Cheers  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 09 May 2018, 05:55
Thanks, I like the look of those Autofinesse ones  :smiley:

They are excellent and fit in their wax pots perfectly too, meaning you can place it in the pot and twist, rather than digging the wax out as you might otherwise do. You get and even layer of wax on the applicator, so it goes onto the car more evenly.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2018, 12:43
Ordered some goodies as I've run out of a few bits. Thought I'd try out some Gtechniq W4 citrus snowfoam, just to see what it's like as I find others of their products to be very good. Also ordered some FinishKare Pink Wax, I use their 1000P high temperature sealant which is very good and they recommend the Pink Wax to be applied on top for a deeper wet look gloss. For £18 it seemed worth a go :smiley: Plus a few other replacements.

Got my new bits 'n bobs today, like getting a little pressie :smiley:, just need to find a chance to use them. I have a weekend off but not sure I'll be allowed to indulge :rolleyes:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/7a2vwj53l/20180510_123954.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mistaayrx/)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 10 May 2018, 19:17
Ordered some goodies as I've run out of a few bits. Thought I'd try out some Gtechniq W4 citrus snowfoam, just to see what it's like as I find others of their products to be very good. Also ordered some FinishKare Pink Wax, I use their 1000P high temperature sealant which is very good and they recommend the Pink Wax to be applied on top for a deeper wet look gloss. For £18 it seemed worth a go :smiley: Plus a few other replacements.

Got my new bits 'n bobs today, like getting a little pressie :smiley:, just need to find a chance to use them. I have a weekend off but not sure I'll be allowed to indulge :rolleyes:

Nice selection of goodies Watts. A reel of blue masking tape too; is that in readiness to start machine polishing?  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 10 May 2018, 19:31
Ordered some goodies as I've run out of a few bits. Thought I'd try out some Gtechniq W4 citrus snowfoam, just to see what it's like as I find others of their products to be very good. Also ordered some FinishKare Pink Wax, I use their 1000P high temperature sealant which is very good and they recommend the Pink Wax to be applied on top for a deeper wet look gloss. For £18 it seemed worth a go :smiley: Plus a few other replacements.

Got my new bits 'n bobs today, like getting a little pressie :smiley:, just need to find a chance to use them. I have a weekend off but not sure I'll be allowed to indulge :rolleyes:

(https://s6.postimg.cc/7a2vwj53l/20180510_123954.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mistaayrx/)

Be a devil and indulge Peter lol no point getting pressies and putting them away.
I did ours last weekend 7.15 am as I knew the forcast worked a treat and rewarded myself with a cpl of cold ones around lunchtime after cutting the grass etc lol   :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2018, 19:35
Ordered some goodies as I've run out of a few bits. Thought I'd try out some Gtechniq W4 citrus snowfoam, just to see what it's like as I find others of their products to be very good. Also ordered some FinishKare Pink Wax, I use their 1000P high temperature sealant which is very good and they recommend the Pink Wax to be applied on top for a deeper wet look gloss. For £18 it seemed worth a go :smiley: Plus a few other replacements.

Got my new bits 'n bobs today, like getting a little pressie :smiley:, just need to find a chance to use them. I have a weekend off but not sure I'll be allowed to indulge :rolleyes:

Nice selection of goodies Watts. A reel of blue masking tape too; is that in readiness to start machine polishing?  :whistle:

Well spotted! Just been picking up the odd bit when I see it in readiness. It really does need it now! Maybe an interim hand polish :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 May 2018, 19:38
Stop pussyfooting about and just buy a DA Watts.    :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 10 May 2018, 20:01
Stop pussyfooting about and just buy a DA Watts.    :grin:

If that's not a moderator bo**ocking I don't know what is :grin:
I like to take my time with the big decisions in life. :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2018, 15:37
Gave my sister's car a pretty full on going over today. Her and my brother-in-law are away and their car has been parked at mine where the local Starlings have been using it for target practice. Apart from the poo it was covered in tar spots. So a lengthy jet wash, snow foam, rinse and wash. Dried it off then I spent a considerable amount of time with TARDIS getting all the tar off. Then a good soak in IronX which revealed loads of contamination.

Jet washed then another wash including the wheels which were remarkably clean compared with the rest of the car. I gave it a good go with my Wo-Wo clay mitt then a final rinse and dry. Then I tried out my Lake Country hand polish pad with some Meguiars 205 and was not only surprised at the improvement it made but also at how much my back ached :rolleyes: Then it was sealed with some FinishKare 1000P and topped off with their Pink Wax, I'm really impressed with the result, looking forward to getting some on my own car. Finished off with some Gtechniq C2v3 on all glass and lights and treated the tyres to some FinishKare Top Kote.

The interior really needs cleaning but I've run out of puff for one day :laugh:

Sorry, my sister likes Toyotas.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 11 May 2018, 16:57
Gave my sister's car a pretty full on going over today. Her and my brother-in-law are away and their car has been parked at mine where the local Starlings have been using it for target practice. Apart from the poo it was covered in tar spots. So a lengthy jet wash, snow foam, rinse and wash. Dried it off then I spent a considerable amount of time with TARDIS getting all the tar off. Then a good soak in IronX which revealed loads of contamination.

Jet washed then another wash including the wheels which were remarkably clean compared with the rest of the car. I gave it a good go with my Wo-Wo clay mitt then a final rinse and dry. Then I tried out my Lake Country hand polish pad with some Meguiars 205 and was not only surprised at the improvement it made but also at how much my back ached :rolleyes: Then it was sealed with some FinishKare 1000P and topped off with their Pink Wax, I'm really impressed with the result, looking forward to getting some on my own car. Finished off with some Gtechniq C2v3 on all glass and lights and treated the tyres to some FinishKare Top Kote.

The interior really needs cleaning but I've run out of puff for one day :laugh:

Sorry, my sister likes Toyotas.

Looks good Watts. I hope your sister appreciates your efforts and you’ll be suitably rewarded with some beer or wine tokens. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2018, 17:29
Looks good Watts. I hope your sister appreciates your efforts and you’ll be suitably rewarded with some beer or wine tokens. :smiley:

Cheers SR, it was a tough day by my usual standard but I enjoyed it :smiley:. Won't be expecting anything in return as they are very generous when we come and stay in their 'B&B' :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2018, 17:53
Be a devil and indulge Peter lol no point getting pressies and putting them away.
I did ours last weekend 7.15 am as I knew the forcast worked a treat and rewarded myself with a cpl of cold ones around lunchtime after cutting the grass etc lol   :whistle:

So I did indulge, just not quite what I had in mind though Neil! It's looking like rain all weekend now :angry: I did give the interior, wheels and lower plastics a clean though yesterday so if the opportunity does present itself I have a head start. The Santiagos add at least an hour to a wash :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 May 2018, 10:19
Great work Jim and Watts. Cars look amazing! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 May 2018, 11:28
Great work Jim and Watts. Cars look amazing!

Taa :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 13 May 2018, 13:27
Well not today but the sun is out and it still looks ok

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 May 2018, 16:51
^^^ That looks great :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 13 May 2018, 17:29
^^^ That looks great :smiley:

👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2018, 21:27
Finally got round to washing mine instead of other peoples cars! It had been parked in Manchester airport for 4 days, plus trip to Cambridge last week. Dirtiest it's been! Might be it's final wash.....  :smug:

Citrus pre wash, snow foam, Autowheel iron remover, hand wash, rinse, Aquawax and a coat of Auto Finesse Glisten to finish. About 1.5hrs from start to finish.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 May 2018, 21:55
Finally got round to washing mine instead of other peoples cars! It had been parked in Manchester airport for 4 days, plus trip to Cambridge last week. Dirtiest it's been! Might be it's final wash.....  :smug:

Citrus pre wash, snow foam, Autowheel iron remover, hand wash, rinse, Aquawax and a coat of Auto Finesse Glisten to finish. About 1.5hrs from start to finish.

Looks good Jim. Must give mine a good wash; it hasn’t been done for 4 weeks. :shocked: Back injury and resultant immobility has prevented me from doing it. :sad:

Are you getting rid of your GTI? What will you be replacing it with?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 May 2018, 22:29
Finally got round to washing mine instead of other peoples cars! It had been parked in Manchester airport for 4 days, plus trip to Cambridge last week. Dirtiest it's been! Might be it's final wash.....  :smug:

Citrus pre wash, snow foam, Autowheel iron remover, hand wash, rinse, Aquawax and a coat of Auto Finesse Glisten to finish. About 1.5hrs from start to finish.

Looks good Jim. Must give mine a good wash; it hasn’t been done for 4 weeks. :shocked: Back injury and resultant immobility has prevented me from doing it. :sad:

Are you getting rid of your GTI? What will you be replacing it with?

Changing jobs and I chose the GTI as a company car... New job, new car coming June... another GTI...  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 14 May 2018, 06:56
Finally got round to washing mine instead of other peoples cars! It had been parked in Manchester airport for 4 days, plus trip to Cambridge last week. Dirtiest it's been! Might be it's final wash.....  :smug:

Citrus pre wash, snow foam, Autowheel iron remover, hand wash, rinse, Aquawax and a coat of Auto Finesse Glisten to finish. About 1.5hrs from start to finish.

Looks good Jim. Must give mine a good wash; it hasn’t been done for 4 weeks. :shocked: Back injury and resultant immobility has prevented me from doing it. :sad:

Are you getting rid of your GTI? What will you be replacing it with?

Changing jobs and I chose the GTI as a company car... New job, new car coming June... another GTI...  :grin:

Good choice! Enjoy your new car. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 13:38
Lovely Indium detailing going on.  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 13:40
Quick(ish) maintenance wash.

- Wheel/tailpipe pre wash spray - ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
- Snow Foam - ValetPro Advanced Neutral
- DI pressure rinse
- Citrus Pre Wash - ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash
- DI pressure rinse
- Wheel bucket wash and rinse - Swissvax Car Bath
- 2 bucket body wash - Swissvax Car Bath
- DI pressure rinse
- Open ended hose rinse DI
- Towel dry - Gyeon Silk Dryer and WoWo towels
- Tailpipes - Mothers Mag & Aluminim Polish
- Tyres dressed - Achem Hi Shine Long Lasting Tyre Dressing


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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 14 May 2018, 14:32
That looks incredible.  There is no other word for it really.

Nice one on recommending the Swissvax Micro-fluffy towels earlier in this thread.  Amazon are currently selling them for £16.11 and I have a prime membership so I impulse bought one at the weekend after struggling to polish the wax of my car with the one I currently have.

It arrived today and it has a really weight about it  :smiley:

When cleaning my car I noticed a few water marks.  Any tips on removing those?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 14:46
That looks incredible.  There is no other word for it really.

Nice one on recommending the Swissvax Micro-fluffy towels earlier in this thread.  Amazon are currently selling them for £16.11 and I have a prime membership so I impulse bought one at the weekend after struggling to polish the wax of my car with the one I currently have.

It arrived today and it has a really weight about it  :smiley:

When cleaning my car I noticed a few water marks.  Any tips on removing those?

Thanks.  :smiley:

Glad you like the SV buffing towels.  That’s a good price, was it the red edged or grey edged ones?   The red edged are very slighter less bulky than the grey ones and my favs bit both are great microfibres. 

Water spots. Pita majorly.  Several years ago I bought a Raceglaze DI water filter because I was sick of battling water spots drying on the car in the sun.  Never looked back.  So that’s the ultimate.  If not, and your car is in the sun when washing, when it time to dry, rinse and dry a panel at a time starting with the ones in the Sun first, not ideal abs dried areas get wet again but it can be done. 

For removing water spots, it can be difficult and in some cases only polishing brings them out as they can each clear coat.  CarPro Spotless is worth having in your kit, or try white vinegar, but both strip protection so any treated areas will need re-sealing/re-waxing.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/carpro-spotless-water-spot-remover/prod_1325.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 14 May 2018, 15:26
That looks incredible.  There is no other word for it really.

Nice one on recommending the Swissvax Micro-fluffy towels earlier in this thread.  Amazon are currently selling them for £16.11 and I have a prime membership so I impulse bought one at the weekend after struggling to polish the wax of my car with the one I currently have.

It arrived today and it has a really weight about it  :smiley:

When cleaning my car I noticed a few water marks.  Any tips on removing those?

Thanks.  :smiley:

Glad you like the SV buffing towels.  That’s a good price, was it the red edged or grey edged ones?   The red edged are very slighter less bulky than the grey ones and my favs bit both are great microfibres. 

Water spots. Pita majorly.  Several years ago I bought a Raceglaze DI water filter because I was sick of battling water spots drying on the car in the sun.  Never looked back.  So that’s the ultimate.  If not, and your car is in the sun when washing, when it time to dry, rinse and dry a panel at a time starting with the ones in the Sun first, not ideal abs dried areas get wet again but it can be done. 

For removing water spots, it can be difficult and in some cases only polishing brings them out as they can each clear coat.  CarPro Spotless is worth having in your kit, or try white vinegar, but both strip protection so any treated areas will need re-sealing/re-waxing.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/carpro-spotless-water-spot-remover/prod_1325.html

Thanks thats really helpful advice all round.  The towel in the picture on Amazon's website has grey edging, but the one I received is red: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FOMDKM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FOMDKM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Wow that water filter looks amazing.  I think I'm just going to treat myself to one of those and save myself some longterm hassle as both my car and my Wife's are deep black pearl and both cars are washed in direct sunlight (depending on the weather).

To be honest I think most of marks I currently have one my car are thanks to the mega poor job the dealership did on it when it arrived from the factory.

Oh one final query, do you have any tips on best practice for removing the dreaded bird droppings?  I'm quite fortunate that my work carpark allows me to park without anyone on either side, but its down on a dockside so seagulls are a nightmare this time of year.

Thanks again for all the advice.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:34
That looks incredible.  There is no other word for it really.

Nice one on recommending the Swissvax Micro-fluffy towels earlier in this thread.  Amazon are currently selling them for £16.11 and I have a prime membership so I impulse bought one at the weekend after struggling to polish the wax of my car with the one I currently have.

It arrived today and it has a really weight about it  :smiley:

When cleaning my car I noticed a few water marks.  Any tips on removing those?

Thanks.  :smiley:

Glad you like the SV buffing towels.  That’s a good price, was it the red edged or grey edged ones?   The red edged are very slighter less bulky than the grey ones and my favs bit both are great microfibres. 

Water spots. Pita majorly.  Several years ago I bought a Raceglaze DI water filter because I was sick of battling water spots drying on the car in the sun.  Never looked back.  So that’s the ultimate.  If not, and your car is in the sun when washing, when it time to dry, rinse and dry a panel at a time starting with the ones in the Sun first, not ideal abs dried areas get wet again but it can be done. 

For removing water spots, it can be difficult and in some cases only polishing brings them out as they can each clear coat.  CarPro Spotless is worth having in your kit, or try white vinegar, but both strip protection so any treated areas will need re-sealing/re-waxing.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/carpro-spotless-water-spot-remover/prod_1325.html

Thanks thats really helpful advice all round.  The towel in the picture on Amazon's website has grey edging, but the one I received is red: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FOMDKM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FOMDKM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Wow that water filter looks amazing.  I think I'm just going to treat myself to one of those and save myself some longterm hassle as both my car and my Wife's are deep black pearl and both cars are washed in direct sunlight (depending on the weather).

To be honest I think most of marks I currently have one my car are thanks to the mega poor job the dealership did on it when it arrived from the factory.

Oh one final query, do you have any tips on best practice for removing the dreaded bird droppings?  I'm quite fortunate that my work carpark allows me to park without anyone on either side, but its down on a dockside so seagulls are a nightmare this time of year.

Thanks again for all the advice.

Ah, lucky, you got the red edged one.  The grey one is quite a tad bulkier. 

For bird droppings, especially baked on ones, soak the area with water, or quick detailer, or even just a dampened cloth, or wet wipes.  Lay the saturated cloth in the bird poo, in til it’s really softened and then very very gently, wipe away bit by bit with a very soft microfibre.  Have some wet wipes, microfibres abd a bottle of QD or water in your boot at all times. I’m near the coast so get seagulls in my works car park so I know your pain.  Sometimes come out to the car to see them stood on the roof! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: maxie on 14 May 2018, 15:36
so wish you lived next door to me so i could do the poor disabled look and beg you to do mine at the same time..lol

it looks so good :) great job :)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 15:41
so wish you lived next door to me so i could do the poor disabled look and beg you to do mine at the same time..lol

it looks so good :) great job :)

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Haha!  Lucky I hate cats.  :grin:

On the othe hand I could be completely lying and actually love cats.   :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 14 May 2018, 16:16
Quote
Ah, lucky, you got the red edged one.  The grey one is quite a tad bulkier. 

For bird droppings, especially baked on ones, soak the area with water, or quick detailer, or even just a dampened cloth, or wet wipes.  Lay the saturated cloth in the bird poo, in til it’s really softened and then very very gently, wipe away bit by bit with a very soft microfibre.  Have some wet wipes, microfibres abd a bottle of QD or water in your boot at all times. I’m near the coast so get seagulls in my works car park so I know your pain.  Sometimes come out to the car to see them stood on the roof!

Great thanks  :smiley: It can be quite soul destroying when you spend the weekend cleaning the car to come out on a Monday evening to find that every seagull in the area has had a shot.  Fortunately I haven't found one perched on my car, but one of my work colleagues ended up with a nice little dent in his bonnet due to a seagull trying to crack a crab shell open from a great height!

Appreciate all the advice.  Its my first brand new car so I'm really trying to do everything as best as time and resource will allow.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: wigit on 14 May 2018, 21:29
is the stool so you can reach the middle of the roof?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 May 2018, 22:01
is the stool so you can reach the middle of the roof?

For washing/drying the roof, no, I can just reach normally, just.  Use it for reaching roof when waxing though to buff off.  The stool is use for wheel work.  Saves my ageing knees! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 16 May 2018, 20:06
I managed to fail to resist the Swissvax microfibre from Amazon mentioned a few posts back, thanks for the link.

I enjoyed the "first wash after a good waxing" experience on my GTI at the weekend.  I believe that you end up doing the same amount of work whether you wax the car (and make subsequent washes easier) or don't bother and have to put more effort into regular washing.

Or I'm in denial about the creeping malaise that is the detailing affliction.  I haven't become so obsessed that I don't take the car out in the rain, as I feel that any crud which sticks to the car will be easy to remove, and the car usually looks presentable.  My Honda S2000 which I sold last year was black, and although it spent most of its life under a cover (we had a semi-tame fox which liked to curl up and sleep on it, the low bonnet proving less of an obstacle to a snooze on a nice warm bonnet or comfy soft top than any of the SUV's which have begun to proliferate around these (and most other) parts).  But I still spent far too much time cleaning it, and far too little time driving it. 

A black car is a lifetime commitment, and I secretly admire the dedication of the stalwarts who persist and produce such stunning results on black paintwork. Other dark colours are available which take up a disproportionate amount of work and commitment to keep clean.

Keep up the good work, and carry on finding and recommending products that work.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 May 2018, 13:57
I managed to fail to resist the Swissvax microfibre from Amazon mentioned a few posts back, thanks for the link.

I enjoyed the "first wash after a good waxing" experience on my GTI at the weekend.  I believe that you end up doing the same amount of work whether you wax the car (and make subsequent washes easier) or don't bother and have to put more effort into regular washing.

Or I'm in denial about the creeping malaise that is the detailing affliction.  I haven't become so obsessed that I don't take the car out in the rain, as I feel that any crud which sticks to the car will be easy to remove, and the car usually looks presentable.  My Honda S2000 which I sold last year was black, and although it spent most of its life under a cover (we had a semi-tame fox which liked to curl up and sleep on it, the low bonnet proving less of an obstacle to a snooze on a nice warm bonnet or comfy soft top than any of the SUV's which have begun to proliferate around these (and most other) parts).  But I still spent far too much time cleaning it, and far too little time driving it. 

A black car is a lifetime commitment, and I secretly admire the dedication of the stalwarts who persist and produce such stunning results on black paintwork. Other dark colours are available which take up a disproportionate amount of work and commitment to keep clean.

Keep up the good work, and carry on finding and recommending products that work.

Black is stunning when clean but unfortunately they stay that way for about 30 minutes! Indium Grey is pretty good for staying clean, as is white surprisingly.

I've found mine to be very easy as I did the hard work when I got it and once properly sealed the weekly or fortnightly wash is very straight forward and relatively quick.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st33ly on 21 May 2018, 17:24
Gave it a wee wash and Gtechniqued C5 the wheels. Love this weather.


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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 May 2018, 17:38
^^^ That does look special :smiley: must, not, be, jealous..... :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jord91 on 21 May 2018, 19:37
amazing work !!! the clubsport does look sooooo good in white !! and those seat are just beautiful  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 May 2018, 22:27
Lovely job on the Clubsport. Looks gorgeous.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 22 May 2018, 20:17
What everybody else said about the white Clubsport.  I wish I hadn't bought the Poorboys wheel wax, and gone for Gtechniq C5 instead, but we live and learn.

I gave my GTI a quick wash today, and enjoyed doing so after a dry week - it makes such a difference, the car was merely dusty, with a few smashed insects on the front bumper and leading edge of the bonnet.  Thanks to a recent waxing, even these washed off easily.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 30 May 2018, 16:12
All four wheels off today (one at a time). Cleaned the calipers then spent ages getting the sticky residue from the removed wheel weights from when my tyres were changed in December. A good clean and inspection. A hand polish of all four barrels then 2 coats of C2v3. Tyres dressed with FinishKare Top Kote which was also used to smarten up the bolt caps. Then the tailpipes were polished with Mothers. This was my second day off and I was hoping to get the bodywork cleaned, sealed and waxed but a thunderstorm all yesterday ruined my plans. So despite 4 or 5 hours work today, the car still looks a mess :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 30 May 2018, 17:33
That sticky residue from the weights is a right royal pita to get off, I was going to post to ask if anyone had any product recommendations to remove it?.....last time used WD but still took ages
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 30 May 2018, 17:43
That sticky residue from the weights is a right royal pita to get off, I was going to post to ask if anyone had any product recommendations to remove it?.....last time used WD but still took ages

The warmer weather helped, when I tried in December it was nigh on impossible. I just picked the worst of it off with my nails then a good soaking in panel wipe or tardis with again nails and a microfibre cloth. Wasn't too bad and I'm not known for my patience :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 30 May 2018, 19:53
All four wheels off today (one at a time). Cleaned the calipers then spent ages getting the sticky residue from the removed wheel weights from when my tyres were changed in December.

So despite 4 or 5 hours work today, the car still looks a mess :rolleyes:

Your car might look a mess, but the wheels will be looking super clean :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 30 May 2018, 20:27
They did come up pretty well but will need a decontamination when I seal them before the winter. The diamond cut finish is holding up much better than I feared inspite of a good selection of kerbing marks :rolleyes: They are showing their age a bit now but don't need a refurb just yet, perhaps next year. Or a good polish with my yet to arrive DA (I'm sure I'd ordered one :wink:) might smarten them up for another year or two :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 June 2018, 14:00
A wash.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1743/40726753130_903f13bf26_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/253TfNN)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1743/28661560398_e13fc407a2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KEHZms)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 June 2018, 14:50
^^I like the way you just say "A wash", in such a mundane, matter of fact way. If I'd achieved that level of a result I'd be shouting about it and how brilliant I was! :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 June 2018, 22:05
^^I like the way you just say "A wash", in such a mundane, matter of fact way. If I'd achieved that level of a result I'd be shouting about it and how brilliant I was! :laugh:

Ha, yep looks like she just went over it with a sponge and some fairly liquid!

Fantastic wash though!

I'm car less this weekend so was busy doing other peoples...

My mum's new Yaris - 1 week old so full decontamination, polish and sealant.

(https://s26.postimg.cc/enbqs59xl/IMG_6975.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pzoc9ximd/)

Then a couple of maintenance washes....

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 June 2018, 22:13
More top work there Jim, that 911 looks superb. And your mum has the same car as my sister!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 June 2018, 08:35
More top work there Jim, that 911 looks superb. And your mum has the same car as my sister!

Cheers Watts, yeah the 911 is a stunner.

Nice little car the Yaris, my mum just changed her 08 plate that she’d had from new so watch this space for a spot of detailing on that before it goes on Autotrader  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 04 June 2018, 14:55
Having washed the car a couple of weeks ago its been sat in the garage due to much outside gardening type work being done  :undecided: ....anyway all work and no play  :tongue:....quick detail spray before taking out up North Yorks Moors way

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 June 2018, 17:35
A wash.


Shiny!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 June 2018, 17:37
Having washed the car a couple of weeks ago its been sat in the garage due to much outside gardening type work being done  :undecided: ....anyway all work and no play  :tongue:....quick detail spray before taking out up North Yorks Moors way

Looks great. Always had a soft spot for a Carbon Grey Golf. Not usually a fan of black wheels, but they look good clean and shiny on a Carbon Grey Clubsport.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 04 June 2018, 17:46
Gave the Polo GTI pocket rocket a much needed wash today, after a 300 mile round trip to Heathrow airport and back yesterday. The front did a great job of catching bugs and flies so they needed to be removed.

Sorry, no pictures :sad:, but I forgot to take any ‘befores’ and I’ve posted quite a few ‘afters’ in the past, so you know what it looks like when it’s clean.

Off topic, but connected to yesterday’s trip. I was quite surprised at the fuel consumption for the journey which was pretty much all dual carriageway and motorway driving; 45.9 mpg according to the car’s fuel computer! Really pleased and impressed with that :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 June 2018, 18:23
Got a few more treats in the post today :smiley:

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Thanks to Booth's recommendation I thought I'd try a Dodo Juice Fantastic Fur buffing cloth and a couple of Auto Finesse Waxmates (for sealant and wax application). I normally use foam pads but that seems a bit wasteful as I usually end up throwing them away and these should give a more even spread. Plus I needed some QD and thought I'd try the FinishKare one. Seems good value as the container was a lot bigger than I had realised, hope it's good! Now all I have to do is clean the bl@@dy car :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2018, 14:48
Gave it a wash today and tried out a few of my new goodies. The Gtechniq W4 Citrus Snowfoam seemed a bit thin to me and was happy to run off the car, I may try a higher product to water ratio next time, the instructions just said an inch of product and fill the container with water. But they don't know the capacity or shape of the container so surely giving a ratio would be better? Anyway, it did seem to do okay at clearing some muck and without 5 minutes dwelling time since it was hot today and I didn't want it drying on the car. The next new to me item was the FinishKare QD as in the picture above. Buffed off really easily and left a great glossy finish, very impressed with that. Wasn't quite as effective as Bouncers Done and Dusted with some water marks but for about the same price and nearly double the quantity of product, excellent value. I'll see how it fares on my next few uses but I may just stick with this one! Then the final new goodie was the Fantastic Fur cloth also pictured above. I initially buffed off the QD with a regular mf then gave it a final go with the fantastic fur, very pleased, it removed any areas that weren't properly finished off by the other mf and added an extra depth to the glossy finish. Well worth buying :smiley:

Sorry, the usual angles, it is very tight out the front of my house. I must get myself a good lottery win and indulge in a nice new big house!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 11 June 2018, 15:15
Every time I read posts on this thread it costs me money :( just ordered some finishkare qd. I'll take a look at that fur cloth now..
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2018, 15:43
Every time I read posts on this thread it costs me money :( just ordered some finishkare qd. I'll take a look at that fur cloth now..

I find it difficult to resist too, but all the stuff I've bought has been good and no waste. Hope you like the QD, I think it is a real bargain!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 11 June 2018, 15:56
After seeing the photos on here I'm beginning to wonder if I'm applying product to my car correctly.  a couple of weeks ago I washed my car thoroughly and applied a coat of Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax.  It was very easy to apply, but I found it incredibly difficult to buff to a shine even using my new swissvax cloth (which is amazing).  I couldn't seem to get shot of this bloom affect. 

Then last week a seagull Kindly dumped a huge load on the roof.  I removed it same evening following tips on here to dampen a sponge and leave it to soften it then rinse off.  The weather wasn't brilliant, and I didn't have time to wash the whole car so I didn't dry the roof in case of scratching.  This then left me with some major water marking which looked like it had etched itself into the coat of wax I had applied previously.  When I cleaned the car on Saturday I literally had to clay bar the entire roof to remove the water marks and re-apply the wax.  I thought the wax would help prevent water marking not make it worse which makes me think I'm doing something wrong.  Should I be applying something else after the wax?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2018, 17:47
Hi ne0star, on the first point you may have just applied too much wax. A very thin spread and check how long it should be left before buffing, maybe you are going in too soon. With the dreaded bird poo, if you are having to remove them at work how about taking a bottle of deionised water with you in the boot? That should help. Otherwise I can only suggest to cover the car! Black is a very unforgiving colour and sounds hard to maintain so don't knock yourself!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2018, 17:51
Looking fab Watts  :cool:  glad you like the DJ Fantastic Fur cloth. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 11 June 2018, 17:55
After seeing the photos on here I'm beginning to wonder if I'm applying product to my car correctly.  a couple of weeks ago I washed my car thoroughly and applied a coat of Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax.  It was very easy to apply, but I found it incredibly difficult to buff to a shine even using my new swissvax cloth (which is amazing).  I couldn't seem to get shot of this bloom affect. 

Then last week a seagull Kindly dumped a huge load on the roof.  I removed it same evening following tips on here to dampen a sponge and leave it to soften it then rinse off.  The weather wasn't brilliant, and I didn't have time to wash the whole car so I didn't dry the roof in case of scratching.  This then left me with some major water marking which looked like it had etched itself into the coat of wax I had applied previously.  When I cleaned the car on Saturday I literally had to clay bar the entire roof to remove the water marks and re-apply the wax.  I thought the wax would help prevent water marking not make it worse which makes me think I'm doing something wrong.  Should I be applying something else after the wax?

You’re using too much wax by the sounds of it.  You only need the thinnest even  layer.  And most likely you’re leaving it to haze too long.  Do a test section, and when you run a fingertip through the wax, your fingertip should just ‘catch’ in the wax, this indicates it’s time to buff it off.  Hazing time depends on temperature and humidity but start with 5 mins and then fingertip test, and then try 10 mins and so on so you’ll know what’s the right hazing time for your wax for the time of year you’re using it. 

Wax will not prevent water marking. Lime cuts through wax and a lot of sealants, as does bird poo lime. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 12 June 2018, 11:09
As always thanks for the tips everyone.  I think your probably right on the too much wax.  I'm definitely leaving it too long though from the advice.  I wax the whole car then buff it off so it will be well over 10 minutes.

Your right though Watts, I love the deep black pearl, but it is a Labour of love.  I'm also not convinced paint jobs are quite as robust as they used to be.

Thanks again

Dan
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 June 2018, 12:46
As always thanks for the tips everyone.  I think your probably right on the too much wax.  I'm definitely leaving it too long though from the advice.  I wax the whole car then buff it off so it will be well over 10 minutes.

Your right though Watts, I love the deep black pearl, but it is a Labour of love.  I'm also not convinced paint jobs are quite as robust as they used to be.

Thanks again

Dan

There are very very few waxes you can wax the entire car with and then buff off (some Swissvax waxes).  Most waxes will have a hazing time of 5-15 mins so you need to wax a panel then move onto the next panel and go back and buff off when the earlier panels have had the right hazing time.  You do the panels in sequence, wax and buff, working your way around the car.  And you’ll get to know how many you can wax before going back to buff off. Waxing the whole car means the first panels wax will have been on ages!  If that happens and it’s hard to buff off hardened wax, then just apply another thin layer of wax on top and buff off almost immediately and it will bring off the first semi-hardened first layer with the uppermost layer.  But best to avoid that by getting your hazing and buffing times right in the first place. And remember, temps and humidity play a part in hazing time.  So in warmer weather the hazing time needs to be reduced to avoid wax baking on.  Winter time you have more leeway.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 12 June 2018, 16:59
Cool thank you, I will come up with a bit of a system to get round the car methodically.  The other problem is the last couple of times I have washed the car it has been blazing sunshine which makes it even more complicated.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 12 June 2018, 17:33
Cool thank you, I will come up with a bit of a system to get round the car methodically.  The other problem is the last couple of times I have washed the car it has been blazing sunshine which makes it even more complicated.

If it’s sunny and I can’t get my car into the shade, I don’t wash it. If you’ve got a dark coloured car, it’ll get very hot in the full sun and the water you’re using to wash it with will dry and leave water marks and steaks.

I’ll wait until the weather conditions are more suitable for car washing - ideally cloudy or overcast and dry. Or alternatively, if we’re having a spell of hot, sunny weather, I’ll either get up early and clean it before the sun’s reaches it’s full strength, or wait until later in the day when the sun’s lower in the sky and casting some shadow.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 June 2018, 17:34
Cool thank you, I will come up with a bit of a system to get round the car methodically.  The other problem is the last couple of times I have washed the car it has been blazing sunshine which makes it even more complicated.

And a few pictures of your pride and joy if you can, always goes down well :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 13 June 2018, 12:03
I think I'm best off washing my car in the evening if the weather is really nice.  The problem is my drive and garage are at the back of the house at the bottom of the garden and my Garden is south facing which means it gets the Sun pretty much all day.  Thats great when you want to sit in it and have a beer, but not so much when you want to wash a jet black car.

Here are some photos from when I washed it Saturday just gone.  Fortunately it was cloudy which made it a lot easier.  The photos make the finish look better than it is.  When the sun shines on it you can see my shoddy wax work  :smiley:

https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0667.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0667.png)
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 13 June 2018, 12:15
that looks fantastic, I really like Black 3 door GTI's, my equal favourite colour with Red  :grin:

(I've had to change those wheels though  :smiley:)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 June 2018, 14:41
I think I'm best off washing my car in the evening if the weather is really nice.  The problem is my drive and garage are at the back of the house at the bottom of the garden and my Garden is south facing which means it gets the Sun pretty much all day.  Thats great when you want to sit in it and have a beer, but not so much when you want to wash a jet black car.

Here are some photos from when I washed it Saturday just gone.  Fortunately it was cloudy which made it a lot easier.  The photos make the finish look better than it is.  When the sun shines on it you can see my shoddy wax work  :smiley:

https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0667.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0667.png)
https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0668.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0668.png)
https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0669.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0669.png)

I think you are doing yourself down there it looks fantastic! We are all our own worst critics. But at least it gives us the impetus to improve both technique and finish, afterall if we didn't, it would be the washing section rather than detailing :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 13 June 2018, 16:51
I think I'm best off washing my car in the evening if the weather is really nice.  The problem is my drive and garage are at the back of the house at the bottom of the garden and my Garden is south facing which means it gets the Sun pretty much all day.  Thats great when you want to sit in it and have a beer, but not so much when you want to wash a jet black car.

Here are some photos from when I washed it Saturday just gone.  Fortunately it was cloudy which made it a lot easier.  The photos make the finish look better than it is.  When the sun shines on it you can see my shoddy wax work  :smiley:

https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0667.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0667.png)
https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0668.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0668.png)
https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0669.png (https://imagestore.orecat.net/IMG_0669.png)


That looks superb!   Beautiful Deep Black Pearl.    :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: ne0star on 14 June 2018, 10:12
Thanks for the kind comments everyone.  I genuinely love my car.  I have always tried to keep my cars well maintained, but this is the first brand new car I have bought so I'm keen to go that extra mile.

I have learned loads from this forum, so hopefully things will continue to improve  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 14 June 2018, 11:21
We are building a new house at the moment. One of the main design considerations was to have a well shaded area that's partially covered to wash the vehicles. Bugger having somewhere to sit in the sun and drink beer. If I've got any spare time, I'll be riding one of my bikes.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2018, 12:31
We are building a new house at the moment. One of the main design considerations was to have a well shaded area that's partially covered to wash the vehicles. Bugger having somewhere to sit in the sun and drink beer. If I've got any spare time, I'll be riding one of my bikes.

Now that really is dedication!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 June 2018, 13:58
Washed and QD’d with Swissvax Lotospeed.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2018, 14:25
^^^ Lovely job :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 June 2018, 21:36
Very clean Rebecca  :cool:

I would seriously love a black car again but think it would end my marriage as I'd probably end up cleaning it daily....!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 June 2018, 21:40
Seems I only get to work on Silver cars now....

Maintenance wash for this pair for a friend then a quick wash and dry on mine today. The Tungsten is starting to grow on me now, wasn't quite sure to start with. Definitely changes depending on the light.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2018, 22:16
That Austin Healey is gorgeous :kiss:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2018, 08:05
^^^ Lovely job :smiley:

Thanks Watts.  It’s nice to have it free frompollen, sand, bug splat.......for a day!   :grin:

Very clean Rebecca  :cool:

I would seriously love a black car again but think it would end my marriage as I'd probably end up cleaning it daily....!

Thanks Jim.  :smiley:

Haha!   But if it never gets dirty, you never have that satisfaction of bring it back from the brink.  :laugh: Well, that’s my excuse for not cleaning it daily, lus a few other things! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 June 2018, 08:06
What a superb silver trio Jim.  Very nice work!   :cool:  I think the tungsten is a beautiful colour.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 19 June 2018, 11:15
My son and I are going to the Players Classic at Goodwood on Saturday.  AKA the Goodwood Festival of Chav, it's a magnet for modified cars of all types, from the "money no object" full-on professional builds to the "shattered dreams" variety, usually slammed and/or stanced with more enthusiasm than budget or skill.  All of life is there, including a good selection of detailing equipment and potion suppliers, often with special show offers.

It's a good day out for any enthusiast of the modified motor vehicle, and a warning not to get carried away when you start a project car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 19 June 2018, 23:36
I spent a few hours on my GTI this afternoon..

Started off with the wheels, used "Williams" wheel cleaner ( just had it in the shed).

I used Farecla Body Prep shampoo to get of all the previous wax off.

Then I tried Autoglym Magma iron remover. It seemed to work, noticed a few black marks here and there, and it smelt nice..

I washed again with the Body Prep shampoo after that.

Then I used Poor Boys Natty Red Wax, which smelt even better, and was lovely to use.

Finally, dressed tyres with Meguires Endurance tyre gel, oh and Autoglym Glass Polish on the windows :)


Looking back, I've learned not to skip on the Tar Remover stage, and I've decided that I want to buy a Blower :)

Sorry the pics arn't very good, I run out of sun..


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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hog_hedge on 19 June 2018, 23:47
You've done a cracking job! I'm really starting to like Tornado Red :evil:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 June 2018, 08:02
I spent a few hours on my GTI this afternoon..

Started off with the wheels, used "Williams" wheel cleaner ( just had it in the shed).

I used Farecla Body Prep shampoo to get of all the previous wax off.

Then I tried Autoglym Magma iron remover. It seemed to work, noticed a few black marks here and there, and it smelt nice..

I washed again with the Body Prep shampoo after that.

Then I used Poor Boys Natty Red Wax, which smelt even better, and was lovely to use.

Finally, dressed tyres with Meguires Endurance tyre gel, oh and Autoglym Glass Polish on the windows :)


Looking back, I've learned not to skip on the Tar Remover stage, and I've decided that I want to buy a Blower :)

Sorry the pics arn't very good, I run out of sun..


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Great job!  Looks stunning.  :cool:  The red really popping, even if the sun didn’t want to play.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 20 June 2018, 10:15
Thanks  :grin:

Was funny when someone walked past and suggested that I go to Dobbies as they do "all that" for £5,

Still makes a change from "you've missed a bit", or "can you mine later"

 :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 June 2018, 14:24
Looks great Jeff, lovely job. The wheels and ride height look spot on :smiley: How did the paint feel after decontamination, any need for claying?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 20 June 2018, 15:10
Great job Jeff, I like that body/wheels colour combo, v nice  :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 20 June 2018, 21:55
Bit hard to tell if it needs claying or not, dont think it does tbh, the paint feels really smooth.

Thanks for the nice comments, I think that wheel colour (Graphite) goes well with TR, I think it would go nice with White too.


And today, I've bought a Side Kick blaster, mainly for those annoying areas around the tailgate and door handle & fuel filler cap.
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Saw one on ebay that a guy was selling, it said hardly used, got it for £65,

And I've also bought a Snow Foam Lance, one that fits my Challenge Xtreme pressure washer.

I did already have one for another pressure washer that I have, a karcher K2, but that recently died.

It's funny, the Challenge Xtreme was cheap, had if for years, works much better than the Karcher, far more powerful, and it just keeps working :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 June 2018, 23:39
Looks great Jeff. Love the colour of the wheels, but then I’m biased as I’ve got s thing about graphite / anthracite coloured alloys :cool:

And today, I've bought a Side Kick blaster, mainly for those annoying areas around the tailgate and door handle & fuel filler cap.

Saw one on ebay that a guy was selling, it said hardly used, got it for £65,
 

The Side Kick Blaster’s a great little piece of kit. I have one and with a well protected car, with a little practice and using the long nozzle I’ve found it’s possible to pretty much dry my whole car - after the final stage in the washing process (rinse with an open ended hose to ‘sheet’ the water off the car), you can chase any remaining water beads away with the long thin nozzle fitted to the Side Kick. As well as the water traps you’ve mentioned, it’s also great for getting the trapped water out of the door mirror housings, around the wheel bolts / wheel bolt covers and from under the rubber strips along the doors, just below the windows.

I do find it is quite noisy and painful on the ears when you direct the Side Kick at some of the water traps - especially around the door mirror housings and wheel bolt recesses, so you might want to consider getting a few sets of foam ear plugs. I find they really help.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jeff Wood on 20 June 2018, 23:44
thanks for the advice :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 July 2018, 12:53
Grabbed an opportunity to get a maintenance wash done as it's been far too hot recently but there was a smidgen of cloud and a cool breeze this morning. The car was mostly just very dusty but unfortunately while I was away recently it was attacked by our feathered friends and due to the heat the remnants were baked on long before I got to it so I left as is expecting the damage to be done. And it was. Tried a hand polish on the stains but they won't budge :angry: Went around the whole car and removed some tar spots but in doing so discovered a fair few paint defects likely down to the various resprays it's had that weren't quite as good as they first looked. They are very small and very difficult to spot but no less annoying :sad:

Trying not to wind myself up too much about it all, I've got a couple of weeks off in September and whilst my OH believes I'm going to be sorting the garden, I think I'll be tackling as many of these issues as I can with a shiny new DA (not purchased yet but I will, honest).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 July 2018, 13:10
I've got a couple of weeks off in September and whilst my OH believes I'm going to be sorting the garden, I think I'll be tackling as many of these issues as I can with a shiny new DA (not purchased yet but I will, honest).

@Watts, Good to see you’ve got your priorities right. I’d always rank car washing and detailing ahead of gardening! :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 July 2018, 13:28
I've got a couple of weeks off in September and whilst my OH believes I'm going to be sorting the garden, I think I'll be tackling as many of these issues as I can with a shiny new DA (not purchased yet but I will, honest).

@Watts, Good to see you’ve got your priorities right. I’d always rank car washing and detailing ahead of gardening! :grin:

Easy for me to say on here, not sure how well it'll go down when she finds out :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 July 2018, 15:37
Are people actually doing any kind of detailing in this weather? Both my vehicles are covered in bugs and dust, but I've not gone near them in this heat. If it's cool enough at either end of the day, I've been riding my bike, but a crash whilst racing at Rockingham last week resulting in a broken collar bone has scuppered that now. It looks like I'm finally going to have to teach my lad how to wash a car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 July 2018, 16:05
Are people actually doing any kind of detailing in this weather? Both my vehicles are covered in bugs and dust, but I've not gone near them in this heat. If it's cool enough at either end of the day, I've been riding my bike, but a crash whilst racing at Rockingham last week resulting in a broken collar bone has scuppered that now. It looks like I'm finally going to have to teach my lad how to wash a car.

Sorry to hear about your injury dubber36. Hope you make a speedy recovery.

I’ve not washed my car for almost 3 weeks now, and it’s in need of a wash. All being well, I’ll be doing it on Friday, as the forecast in my part of the world is currently partly cloudy/overcast Friday morning.

We don’t have a hosepipe ban yet, but the water authority are urging people not to wash their cars, so I’m anticipating some dirty looks from neighbours and passers by when the pressure washer and three buckets come out!

Good luck with your son cleaning your vehicles. I’m sure he’ll do a decent job with some guidance and tuition from you.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 03 July 2018, 16:40
Good luck with your son cleaning your vehicles. I’m sure he’ll do a decent job with some guidance and tuition from you.

Hmmm, have you ever tried to get a modern day 14 year old boy to do any kind of job to a decent standard or even the best of his ability?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 03 July 2018, 17:09
Good luck with your son cleaning your vehicles. I’m sure he’ll do a decent job with some guidance and tuition from you.

Hmmm, have you ever tried to get a modern day 14 year old boy to do any kind of job to a decent standard or even the best of his ability?

That’s a fair point. Maybe you’ll need to resort to bribery of the folding kind........... :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 July 2018, 18:30
Are people actually doing any kind of detailing in this weather? Both my vehicles are covered in bugs and dust, but I've not gone near them in this heat. If it's cool enough at either end of the day, I've been riding my bike, but a crash whilst racing at Rockingham last week resulting in a broken collar bone has scuppered that now. It looks like I'm finally going to have to teach my lad how to wash a car.

That sounds rather painful, hope it heals quickly :smiley:

Today was the first wash for about three weeks and it was gagging for it. I'd been away in it so two 5+ hour motorway runs and as mentioned, an rather messy bird attack. It's definitely too hot for detailing and for that matter washing but it has to be done!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 12:57
So hot out there today doing a wash. Pollen free! (for five mins).

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 July 2018, 16:09
Are you nuts?  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 08 July 2018, 18:17
Quote from: dubber36 link :=topic=274783.msg2592370#msg2592370 date=1531062544
Are you nuts?  :grin: :grin:

Yes.

How’s your collarbone healing Simon?  Are you clumsy?   :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 July 2018, 21:40
Sometimes I forget about it the move the wrong way  :shocked: :shocked:  :shocked: Not clumsy this time. I was racing at Rockingham and the rider in front cut across and put his rear mech though my front spokes  :angry:.

I did manage to get the Tig washed this afternoon, with a very little amount of 'help' from my lad.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 July 2018, 14:01
Lovely cool overcast morning today, ideal for a wash so what did I do? Exactly, waited until the sun came out :rolleyes: Still, much cooler than it has been. Although it was mostly dusty, no dirt except brake dust on the front wheels, I still gave it a good snowfoam after a lengthy rinse with the pressure washer. A wash with my usual Gtechniq shampoo (also seem to be getting on better with their citrus snowfoam too, good stuff) rinse and dry. As far as I remember, the last time it had a wax was either September or October last year, yet it still beads water well although that could be down to using a QD. Gave it one coat with my new Finish Kare Pink Wax. Easy to apply and buffed off very easily, then a final buff with the lovely Dodo Juice Fantastic Fur mf which I'd thoroughly recommend, it really does get that extra depth to the shine :smiley:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 July 2018, 17:33
Sometimes I forget about it the move the wrong way  :shocked: :shocked:  :shocked: Not clumsy this time. I was racing at Rockingham and the rider in front cut across and put his rear mech though my front spokes  :angry:.

I did manage to get the Tig washed this afternoon, with a very little amount of 'help' from my lad.

Ouch Simon!  Yes I can imagine the apathy of a teenage boy when faced with a car to clean.  Maybe he’ll grow into it.  :grin:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 July 2018, 17:33
Beautiful Watts!  Worth scorching in the sun for.   :cool:

Good to hear your liking your choice of products and the very aptly named DJ Fantastic Fur.  Really is the difference for that final hi-shine buff!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 July 2018, 18:18
Beautiful Watts!  Worth scorching in the sun for.   :cool:

Good to hear your liking your choice of products and the very aptly named DJ Fantastic Fur.  Really is the difference for that final hi-shine buff!

Thanks :smiley: The fantastic fur was a great recommendation, thanks, it would be worth it a twice the price although that might have kept my hands away from my wallet :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 July 2018, 08:28
Plus 1 Peter looking well :-)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2018, 10:06
Plus 1 Peter looking well :-)

Cheers Neil :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 13 July 2018, 13:46
Very nice Watts  :wink: ......DJFF sounds interesting, has anyone tried the AutoFinesse Aqua Deluxe?..feels fantastic but mine leaves very small fibres on bodywork? I did wash it first before using as I'd read this was recommended but its put me off using it at moment :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 July 2018, 21:54
Very nice Watts  :wink: ......DJFF sounds interesting, has anyone tried the AutoFinesse Aqua Deluxe?..feels fantastic but mine leaves very small fibres on bodywork? I did wash it first before using as I'd read this was recommended but its put me off using it at moment :undecided:

Cheers :smiley: I haven't tried the AF, looking at these reviews it seems to be a common problem - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/auto-finesse-aqua-deluxe-drying-towel
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 14 July 2018, 14:40
Thanks for the link, it does seem to be fairly common, not what you want from drying towel having something else to remove?!  :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 July 2018, 14:41
Decided on an early start yesterday due to the weather forecast bein hot as t turned out to be so 06.30 onwards did both cars full snow and 2 bucket wash dried them off and got some more wax on then.
Grabbed my phone for a cpl of pics before going out on the yellow peril  :whistle: :whistle:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 July 2018, 14:47
Great effort and dedication there Neil! Nice collection you have going on there :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 July 2018, 16:01
Thanks Peter it does put a smile on my face when there both clean and looking respectable  :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 16 July 2018, 08:33
I'm hanging my head in shame and admitting to going to a hand car wash.

Seeing as I'm still crippled, something had to be done as the Amarok was looking grim. This was not done without much consideration and staking out from a distance. I had heard good reviews from  the place, but then most peoples opinions on what makes a good car wash are quite different to people here. Anyway, my observations of their mitt and drying towel cleaning and rotational system showed attention to detail that most of these places ignore.

Into the queue I went with a slight churn in my stomach. I needn't have worried tho', despite swarming round like wasps, the lads worked like a well oiled machine, quickly, but very carefully. The even used a step ladder to reach the roof, rather than standing on the wheels like most would do. Drying was done by patting, then some sort of qd and light buff with brand new out of the packet fluffy mf towel, whilst the tyres were dressed.

Seeing as the truck was not in the best shape to begin with, because of it's size and where it has to go it has the odd brush with the foliage, it was worth the risk. I parked it in the sun in Starbucks carpark and yes, there were swirls, but I'd say few if any were inflicted during the wash. I did crack out the Black Hole when I got home as a quick temporary fix, and will keep doing so until I have the time for a proper detail, but all in all, The DPB truck looks OK again.

Now I am in no way considering this as an alternative to washing at home, but when needs must on the odd occasion, there are some good guys out there. Dobbies car park in Shrewsbury just so you know.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 July 2018, 09:15
It’s good to know that there are a few good hand wash outfits out there dubber36, and as you say, when needs must.......

My brother never washes his car himself but always uses his local hand wash place. Judging by the swirl fest on his car, I’d say they’re not one of the better ones! :smiley:

He asked me if I’d machine polish his car so (in his words) it’d look as shiny as mine does. I politely declined, knowing that 2-3 days effort would be wiped out in about 15 minutes when he next visited the local hand washers!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: scanesare on 21 July 2018, 15:48
Did the standard wash of snow foam + 2BM but this time I used my new AutoFinesse Lambs wool wash mitt. Wow! I'm far from experienced in detailing and only had microfiber wash mitts before (last one was Meguiar's) so maybe I would say the same for any lambs wool mitt but this thing made the whole washing process better and more enjoyable. Very nice, rich feel, retained the shampoo very well and it definitely created more foam when using (did a direct comparison by using the Meguiar's one in the same bucket now degraded to rims cleaning). It's so good I am only going to use it on the mid-upper section of the car and use a cheaper MF one (Kent's for example) for the lower panels which are usually dirtier. Definitely recommended.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2018, 16:04
Did the standard wash of snow foam + 2BM but this time I used my new AutoFinesse Lambs wool wash mitt. Wow! I'm far from experienced in detailing and only had microfiber wash mitts before (last one was Meguiar's) so maybe I would say the same for any lambs wool mitt but this thing made the whole washing process better and more enjoyable. Very nice, rich feel, retained the shampoo very well and it definitely created more foam when using (did a direct comparison by using the Meguiar's one in the same bucket now degraded to rims cleaning). It's so good I am only going to use it on the mid-upper section of the car and use a cheaper MF one (Kent's for example) for the lower panels which are usually dirtier. Definitely recommended.

Don’t use a cheaper MF one on lower panels.  But a second lambswool mitt.  The dirtier lower panels are exactly where you need a lambswool mitt to take away the most debris and hold it deep within the wool fibres, well away from the paintwork. If you want a good mitt anywhere, it’s the dirtiest panels.  Best way is a lambswool mitt for upper panels and another for lower panels. But after getting the worst off with your touchless snowfoam pre wash stage.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: scanesare on 21 July 2018, 19:37
Did the standard wash of snow foam + 2BM but this time I used my new AutoFinesse Lambs wool wash mitt. Wow! I'm far from experienced in detailing and only had microfiber wash mitts before (last one was Meguiar's) so maybe I would say the same for any lambs wool mitt but this thing made the whole washing process better and more enjoyable. Very nice, rich feel, retained the shampoo very well and it definitely created more foam when using (did a direct comparison by using the Meguiar's one in the same bucket now degraded to rims cleaning). It's so good I am only going to use it on the mid-upper section of the car and use a cheaper MF one (Kent's for example) for the lower panels which are usually dirtier. Definitely recommended.

Don’t use a cheaper MF one on lower panels.  But a second lambswool mitt.  The dirtier lower panels are exactly where you need a lambswool mitt to take away the most debris and hold it deep within the wool fibres, well away from the paintwork. If you want a good mitt anywhere, it’s the dirtiest panels.  Best way is a lambswool mitt for upper panels and another for lower panels. But after getting the worst off with your touchless snowfoam pre wash stage.

Makes sense I guess. I was thinking more like "how to soil the mitt as less as possible and prevent stuff from sticking deep inside the fibres". Of-course two will do the trick!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2018, 21:59
Did the standard wash of snow foam + 2BM but this time I used my new AutoFinesse Lambs wool wash mitt. Wow! I'm far from experienced in detailing and only had microfiber wash mitts before (last one was Meguiar's) so maybe I would say the same for any lambs wool mitt but this thing made the whole washing process better and more enjoyable. Very nice, rich feel, retained the shampoo very well and it definitely created more foam when using (did a direct comparison by using the Meguiar's one in the same bucket now degraded to rims cleaning). It's so good I am only going to use it on the mid-upper section of the car and use a cheaper MF one (Kent's for example) for the lower panels which are usually dirtier. Definitely recommended.

Don’t use a cheaper MF one on lower panels.  But a second lambswool mitt.  The dirtier lower panels are exactly where you need a lambswool mitt to take away the most debris and hold it deep within the wool fibres, well away from the paintwork. If you want a good mitt anywhere, it’s the dirtiest panels.  Best way is a lambswool mitt for upper panels and another for lower panels. But after getting the worst off with your touchless snowfoam pre wash stage.

Makes sense I guess. I was thinking more like "how to soil the mitt as less as possible and prevent stuff from sticking deep inside the fibres". Of-course two will do the trick!

The very purpose of the lambswool mitt is to deal with soiling adequately whilst protecting the paintwork, that’s what they are for and why lambswool is one of the very best materials for car washing. 

This is where your touchless pre wash snow foam is important to remove as much loose dirt as possible before moving onto the mitt wash. 

This is also where a good mitt rinse technique comes in, pref with use of grit guards in rinse bucket, which many seem to think serve only to stop grit circulating around the bucket, but when rinsing your lambswool mitt, by running the mitt back and forth across the guard, it helps greatly to release the dirt held within the fibres, thus ridding the mitt of trapped debris and so freshly rinsed ready for use again in the shampoo bucket for the next panels.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 July 2018, 11:30
Wash day!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 22 July 2018, 17:52

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Bloody Golf getting in the way of the correct type of vehicle.

More pics of that needed as I'm thinking of having my wheels black. The stupid chromey type finish on my Ultimate are corroding quite badly.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 22 July 2018, 18:43

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Bloody Golf getting in the way of the correct type of vehicle.

More pics of that needed as I'm thinking of having my wheels black. The stupid chromey type finish on my Ultimate are corroding quite badly.

Beauty before brawn!   :grin:

Here’s some Amarok porn.  Not new pics but some from when it first graced the driveway, and probably the last time it was properly clean! 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 July 2018, 08:11
I like the black wheel on that, but am not sure about on mine, what with my shiny side bars' 'roll' bar, rear bumper and silver mirrors. Plus being one of just 500, should I change it?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 July 2018, 08:44
I like the black wheel on that, but am not sure about on mine, what with my shiny side bars' 'roll' bar, rear bumper and silver mirrors. Plus being one of just 500, should I change it?

The black wheel works on it as it’s not got all the other chrome bits.  It’s a 2104 Dark Label Limited Edition (300 units) so hence the black wheels.  But they are horrific for dirt! 

I think you should keep yours oem Simon, especially if it’s a limited edition.  I actually like the chrome a lot and find the all black can look a bit gloomy especially when dirty, which it usually is!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 27 July 2018, 09:58
Managed to give the car a pre-service clean yesterday while the clouds were out, although it was still far hotter than ideal. Gone in this morning for it's 120K DSG service  :smiley:.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 27 July 2018, 12:55
Dan, that looks just stunning.  Seeing such a beautifully kept Mk6 always gives me a twinge in a way the mk7 never does.  Lovely.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 July 2018, 14:10
Looking as smart as ever there seabrook :smiley: I hope I can keep mine to that standard.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 27 July 2018, 19:43
Thanks guys, I’m sure it won’t look like it for long! I’m taking it on a trip to Naples starting on Thurs so it’s gotta lot more miles coming up!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: deltarikk on 27 July 2018, 20:58
Looks fabulous seabrook  :wink: ....hope Italy trip goes well, we're hoping to get there in ours next year  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 28 July 2018, 09:09
Gave it its first wash for about six weeks yesterday. Had to soak a few bug splats but seem to have got away with any etching. Must have been eco bugs !!  :grin:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259354.8740
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 30 July 2018, 21:35
Quick wash for me tonight, with this weather only managed about 2 washes in 5 weeks or so.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 July 2018, 14:33
Looking great there as usual Jim, I particularly like the diagonal stripes on the mats! :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 August 2018, 09:09
Looking great there as usual Jim, I particularly like the diagonal stripes on the mats! :smiley:

Cheers, went for a diagonal as a change!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 02 August 2018, 17:27
Nice job again Jim, need to do mine but it's gone hot and sunny again.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 22 August 2018, 20:23
I did one of "those" jobs this afternoon, something that I'd been putting off, in the knowledge that inevitably at some point I'd have to do it.

If, like me, you suffer from a back problem, cleaning the inside of the windscreen is even more of a pain than usual.  I just don't bend in the right directions any more.  The only thing I've found which helps is this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Glass-95161-Reach-Windscreens/dp/B0017K69MA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534964764&sr=8-3&keywords=stoners+invisible+glass+cleaner

Used with Stoners Invisible Glass I can get enough pressure on it to get rid of the film which develops all over the inside of the screen, and becomes more noticeable in low sun, or at night with headlights coming towards you.  I tend to use Invisible Glass sparingly when I'm cleaning the outside of the glass, but a bit less sparingly on the inside of the screen, so I spread some large microfibre cloths over the dash.

As far as I can tell, it's done a good job.  So I won't need to do it again for a few months!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 August 2018, 13:34
I did one of "those" jobs this afternoon, something that I'd been putting off, in the knowledge that inevitably at some point I'd have to do it.

If, like me, you suffer from a back problem, cleaning the inside of the windscreen is even more of a pain than usual.  I just don't bend in the right directions any more.  The only thing I've found which helps is this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Glass-95161-Reach-Windscreens/dp/B0017K69MA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534964764&sr=8-3&keywords=stoners+invisible+glass+cleaner

Used with Stoners Invisible Glass I can get enough pressure on it to get rid of the film which develops all over the inside of the screen, and becomes more noticeable in low sun, or at night with headlights coming towards you.  I tend to use Invisible Glass sparingly when I'm cleaning the outside of the glass, but a bit less sparingly on the inside of the screen, so I spread some large microfibre cloths over the dash.

As far as I can tell, it's done a good job.  So I won't need to do it again for a few months!

Good work. Getting the inside of the windscreen clean is a proper PITA!!!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 23 August 2018, 14:43
Thanks, Jim.  It really is!  Give me the windscreen of an early VW Beetle any day.

Anyway, it's been a busy day today.  The car was washed, dried, and the paintwork treated to some Auto Finesse Radiance Carnauba Creme:

https://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/waxes-and-sealants/radiance-500ml

This was the first time I'd used this, and it's very easy to apply, and buffs away nicely.  The container claims a longevity of three months, and I'll aim to get another coat on before winter sets in.

Carnauba is a bit like catnip for me, I love the stuff.  I picked this up at the Auto Finesse stand at the Players meeting at Goodwood, aka the Goodwood Festival of Chav - every kind of modified car is there, it's an eye-opener.  I also bought some Dressle, for use on the black plastic bits: 

https://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/finishing/dressle-500ml

The wheels were treated to a good clean inside and out, using a large conical brush to reach through to the inner surfaces, and while I had the wheel nut covers off I checked the torque of the nuts.  The wheels were waxed with Poorboys Wheel Wax, and the tyres dressed with GTechniq T2:  https://gtechniq.com/products/auto/t2-tyre-dressing  My only criticism of this is that it's quite watery, and isn't easily absorbed by a sponge, so if you're not careful you can end up wasting quite a lot of it.

The windows were cleaned with Stoners Invisible Glass, and that was enough for one day.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 September 2018, 12:56
It’s been a while since last wash.  7 weeks!   :embarrassed:

Bit of citrus pre wash action (following snow foam)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1854/30660253338_fe91dd0217_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NHkP8y)

Not perfect, needs a damn good full-on detail, but presentable. 
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 07 September 2018, 15:13
Looks perfect to me! :smiley:

Mine should get a seeing to next week having been untouched since July 12th :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 07 September 2018, 17:04
Looks perfect to me! :smiley:

And to me too :cool:.

Mine should get a seeing to next week having been untouched since July 12th :rolleyes:

Perhaps we need a new thread; ‘How long has it been since you last washed your car?’ It’s only about 3 - 3.5 weeks for me, and I also plan on doing mine next week, weather and my dodgy back permitting! :smiley:

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 07 September 2018, 20:56
Looks perfect to me! :smiley:

And to me too :cool:.

Mine should get a seeing to next week having been untouched since July 12th :rolleyes:

Perhaps we need a new thread; ‘How long has it been since you last washed your car?’ It’s only about 3 - 3.5 weeks for me, and I also plan on doing mine next week, weather and my dodgy back permitting! :smiley:

Good idea :smiley: I don't have a bad back to excuse my indolence. I still haven't got a DA :embarrassed:, I've had some unexpected expenses of the home entertainment variety (my 30+yr old speakers broke resulting in years of pent up hifi equipment desires being fulfilled....). But I may review the situation very soon :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 September 2018, 19:57
Looking good! What filters do you use on yours pics?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 September 2018, 20:02
Been working on a few cars (and the odd bike recently!) but not had much time for posting

Couldn’t not post this one though, started yesterday and finished today.

Full decontamination, single stage machine polish including headlights and rear lights, 2 coat ceramic sealant. Glass sealed. Owner was very pleased.

What a machine. 380bhp 3.8 flat six, normally aspirated. Noise is unbelievable. Manual box. Buttonless steering wheel. Pretty much driving Perfection.  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/yj0drt4mh/B07_B4_ECB-2213-4_B4_B-_B5_BD-503_E2_C53822_F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9czfkz3c5/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2018, 09:08
Looks perfect to me! :smiley:

Mine should get a seeing to next week having been untouched since July 12th :rolleyes:
Looks perfect to me! :smiley:

And to me too :cool:.

Mine should get a seeing to next week having been untouched since July 12th :rolleyes:

Perhaps we need a new thread; ‘How long has it been since you last washed your car?’ It’s only about 3 - 3.5 weeks for me, and I also plan on doing mine next week, weather and my dodgy back permitting! :smiley:



Thanks both.  :smiley:

It in is desperate need of a full detail and single stage polish, hopefully in the not too distant future.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2018, 09:08
Looking good! What filters do you use on yours pics?

I don’t use filters Jim.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 10 September 2018, 09:09
Been working on a few cars (and the odd bike recently!) but not had much time for posting

Couldn’t not post this one though, started yesterday and finished today.

Full decontamination, single stage machine polish including headlights and rear lights, 2 coat ceramic sealant. Glass sealed. Owner was very pleased.

What a machine. 380bhp 3.8 flat six, normally aspirated. Noise is unbelievable. Manual box. Buttonless steering wheel. Pretty much driving Perfection.  :cool:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/yj0drt4mh/B07_B4_ECB-2213-4_B4_B-_B5_BD-503_E2_C53822_F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9czfkz3c5/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/h70164y7t/508_CCAE0-317_C-4_D36-87_E5-635013_C0_A77_E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/554nbzoz9/)

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Stunning work Jim.  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 10 September 2018, 19:19
That GT4 looks mint  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 14 September 2018, 12:55
The usual!

Snow foam
DI Rinse
Citrus pre wash
DI Rinse
Wheels
2 bucket wash
DI Rinse and free flow DI rinse
Dry
Tailpipes polished
Tyres dressed
Done! 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 15 September 2018, 09:55
Looking superb as normal Rebecca  :grin:

Well after a collection of rainy weekends finally managed to get a wash and quick detail on the cars... :grin:

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(https://s8.postimg.cc/3vcay6aut/20180915_093359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5n59t2u7l/)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2018, 14:49
I don't like cleaning the whole car in one day so today the interior got a good going over, used some Poorboys Natural Look Dressing on all the plastics, came up well particularly since it wasn't actually that dirty. Pooboys has a bit of an odd smell but I quite like it, reminds me that things are clean :smiley: Dr Leather sorted my steering wheel and gear lever gaitor. Then to give me a headstart on the outside, the minging wheels were jet washed, soaked in Valet Pro Bilberry, jetwashed and washed with Gtechniq G Wash shampoo, now that stuff does smell nice. Dried off with a Wo-Wo wheel towel then a spray of FinishKare Ultra Slick Polywipe qd, I really like this qd, does a great job and you get about double the quantity for around the same price as others I've tried, bargain :smiley: Then the tyres were dressed, currently using a spray I bought from either Tesco or Halfords and it does a very good job and lasts well. Easy and clean to apply too.

Tomorrow I'll tackle the muck mountain on the bodywork, I'm pretty sure the thick layer sitting atop the rear bumber could sustain a crop of King Edwards.....

Something else puzzled me today, I had a quick review of kerbing marks on my Santiagos. I'd have thought a minimum of two or three wheels would be affected but amazingly only one (though it had met more than one kerb at my hands). Plenty of small chips here and there but overall in much better condition than I expected after over three years of daily use. Which was nice :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 September 2018, 15:10
@Watts; I always think that Poorboys Natural Look Dressing smells a bit like marzipan.

Gave mine a much needed going over last Friday and Saturday. It’d been almost 4 weeks since it had seen a lambs wool mitt and fluffy drying towel, so was in need of some TLC.

Washed and dried it on Friday, then tucked it away in the garage. On Saturday, it was treated to a coat of Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax, windows cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass, plastics and tyres dressed with Finishkare Top Kote. Interior vacuumed, and plastics dressed with Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

The only thing that lets it down is the wheel balance weights which are clearly visible through the wheel spokes - Blackcircles must use inferior quality steel balance weights as they’ve started rusting.  My OCD tells me I must give them a once over with a coat of Hammerite :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2018, 17:18
@Watts; I always think that Poorboys Natural Look Dressing smells a bit like marzipan.

Gave mine a much needed going over last Friday and Saturday. It’d been almost 4 weeks since it had seen a lambs wool mitt and fluffy drying towel, so was in need of some TLC.

Washed and dried it on Friday, then tucked it away in the garage. On Saturday, it was treated to a coat of Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax, windows cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass, plastics and tyres dressed with Finishkare Top Kote. Interior vacuumed, and plastics dressed with Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

The only thing that lets it down is the wheel balance weights which are clearly visible through the wheel spokes - Blackcircles must use inferior quality steel balance weights as they’ve started rusting.  My OCD tells me I must give them a once over with a coat of Hammerite :smiley:.

I bought a batch of black weights as my local garage only did silver and they too are rusting :sad: I reckon they were just poor quality, I should've gone for silver and hammerite.

Sounds like your pocket rocket is looking good then SR! Mine hasn't been washed now for two months.......
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 September 2018, 17:49
@Watts; I always think that Poorboys Natural Look Dressing smells a bit like marzipan.

Gave mine a much needed going over last Friday and Saturday. It’d been almost 4 weeks since it had seen a lambs wool mitt and fluffy drying towel, so was in need of some TLC.

Washed and dried it on Friday, then tucked it away in the garage. On Saturday, it was treated to a coat of Fusso Coat Dark 12 Months Wax, windows cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass, plastics and tyres dressed with Finishkare Top Kote. Interior vacuumed, and plastics dressed with Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

The only thing that lets it down is the wheel balance weights which are clearly visible through the wheel spokes - Blackcircles must use inferior quality steel balance weights as they’ve started rusting.  My OCD tells me I must give them a once over with a coat of Hammerite :smiley:.

I bought a batch of black weights as my local garage only did silver and they too are rusting :sad: I reckon they were just poor quality, I should've gone for silver and hammerite.

Sounds like your pocket rocket is looking good then SR! Mine hasn't been washed now for two months.......

Yes, it back to looking how I like it; I went to the local branch of Toolstation today and the guy on the desk saw it and commented on how it looked, so I must’ve done a half decent job.

I’m sure yours will be looking good after you’ve sorted it tomorrow :cool:. Enjoy!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 18 September 2018, 08:36
How come you dressed the tyres before washing it?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2018, 09:07
How come you dressed the tyres before washing it?

I washed the wheels yesterday, the rest of the car today although it's very windy this morning and under normal conditions I get snowfoam everywhere......
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 September 2018, 09:21
I don't like cleaning the whole car in one day so today the interior got a good going over, used some Poorboys Natural Look Dressing on all the plastics, came up well particularly since it wasn't actually that dirty. Pooboys has a bit of an odd smell but I quite like it, reminds me that things are clean :smiley: Dr Leather sorted my steering wheel and gear lever gaitor. Then to give me a headstart on the outside, the minging wheels were jet washed, soaked in Valet Pro Bilberry, jetwashed and washed with Gtechniq G Wash shampoo, now that stuff does smell nice. Dried off with a Wo-Wo wheel towel then a spray of FinishKare Ultra Slick Polywipe qd, I really like this qd, does a great job and you get about double the quantity for around the same price as others I've tried, bargain :smiley: Then the tyres were dressed, currently using a spray I bought from either Tesco or Halfords and it does a very good job and lasts well. Easy and clean to apply too.

Tomorrow I'll tackle the muck mountain on the bodywork, I'm pretty sure the thick layer sitting atop the rear bumber could sustain a crop of King Edwards.....

Something else puzzled me today, I had a quick review of kerbing marks on my Santiagos. I'd have thought a minimum of two or three wheels would be affected but amazingly only one (though it had met more than one kerb at my hands). Plenty of small chips here and there but overall in much better condition than I expected after over three years of daily use. Which was nice :wink:

Bit of an odd way to wash the car if you don't mind me saying Watts!

Wheels are always the last job - work from the top down. But I guess what ever works for you. I couldn't just half a job. And in a full day I could wash, decontaminating, machine polish and seal the whole car!   :wink:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 September 2018, 09:30
Managed a quick wash last night before it went completely dark. Been a good 3 weeks or so.

Citrus prewash
Rinse
Snowfoam
Rinse
Handwash
Dry/blowdry

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2018, 09:36
Bit of an odd way to wash the car if you don't mind me saying Watts!

Wheels are always the last job - work from the top down. But I guess what ever works for you. I couldn't just half a job. And in a full day I could wash, decontaminating, machine polish and seal the whole car!   :wink:

I don't mind, it probably is! I need to pace myself a bit with effort. The reasoning behind the wheels first is yes, they are the dirtiest so in splitting the job they are clean when I come to do the bodywork, no risk of getting muck off them on to the body! Also, I needed to do the interior too so it seemed better to spend my time getting that and the wheels done yesterday. I can do the whole exterior done in a day, just not with the interior. If the above description of your work output is a veiled offer to come and sort mine for me, you're on! :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 September 2018, 09:41
Bit of an odd way to wash the car if you don't mind me saying Watts!

Wheels are always the last job - work from the top down. But I guess what ever works for you. I couldn't just half a job. And in a full day I could wash, decontaminating, machine polish and seal the whole car!   :wink:

I don't mind, it probably is! I need to pace myself a bit with effort. The reasoning behind the wheels first is yes, they are the dirtiest so in splitting the job they are clean when I come to do the bodywork, no risk of getting muck off them on to the body! Also, I needed to do the interior too so it seemed better to spend my time getting that and the wheels done yesterday. I can do the whole exterior done in a day, just not with the interior. If the above description of your work output is a veiled offer to come and sort mine for me, you're on! :whistle: :laugh:

Haha I'm sure I could - for the right amount of money!!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2018, 09:52
Looking as smart as ever there Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 September 2018, 10:36
Looking as smart as ever there Jim :smiley:

Cheers Watts  :smiley:

Was too dark to get a good pic!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2018, 12:44
Got mine washed now, first time for two months. Barring the mess on the rear bumper, all things considered I suppose it wasn't quite as bad as I thought. A good powerwash rinse followed by a citrus snow foam got it pretty much sorted. After washing and drying, the glass was cleaned then treated to a spray of Gtechniq C2v3 and the paint was qd'd. A final buff with the Dodo Juice Fur mf brought up a good gloss :smiley: The wind held off other than one big gust that left me with a good covering of snow foam :rolleyes: Finished off with a fluids check under the bonnet and a quick spray and wipe to tidy a few areas up. Much better now :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 September 2018, 13:09
Got mine washed now, first time for two months. Barring the mess on the rear bumper, all things considered I suppose it wasn't quite as bad as I thought. A good powerwash rinse followed by a citrus snow foam got it pretty much sorted. After washing and drying, the glass was cleaned then treated to a spray of Gtechniq C2v3 and the paint was qd'd. A final buff with the Dodo Juice Fur mf brought up a good gloss :smiley: The wind held off other than one big gust that left me with a good covering of snow foam :rolleyes: Finished off with a fluids check under the bonnet and a quick spray and wipe to tidy a few areas up. Much better now :smiley:

Sounds good... but we need pictures....  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 September 2018, 13:51
Got mine washed now, first time for two months. Barring the mess on the rear bumper, all things considered I suppose it wasn't quite as bad as I thought. A good powerwash rinse followed by a citrus snow foam got it pretty much sorted. After washing and drying, the glass was cleaned then treated to a spray of Gtechniq C2v3 and the paint was qd'd. A final buff with the Dodo Juice Fur mf brought up a good gloss :smiley: The wind held off other than one big gust that left me with a good covering of snow foam :rolleyes: Finished off with a fluids check under the bonnet and a quick spray and wipe to tidy a few areas up. Much better now :smiley:

Sounds good... but we need pictures....  :smiley:

Sorry. I had an important engagement as soon as I finished (the kettle)....

(https://i.postimg.cc/9Fc34bYK/20180918_133438.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pycc4D7J)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 September 2018, 14:18
Very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2018, 11:49
Wash day! 

ValetPro Bilberry on wheels
ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash on bodywork
DI pressure wash rinse
Wheel wash with Swissvax Car Bath shampoo; Wheel Woolies; WoWo wheel mitt; VP detailing brush
2 bucket bodywork wash with Swissvax Car Bath, WoWo lambswool mitts.
DI pressure wash rinse
Open ended hose rinse
Dried with Gyeon Silk Dryer towels
Tyres dressed with Achem Hi Shine Long Life Tyre Dressing
Tailpipes polished with Mother’s Mag and Aluminium Polish

Bum shots!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 September 2018, 18:17
A tidy behind indeed! :smiley:

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 September 2018, 18:24
A tidy behind indeed! :smiley:

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Thanks Watts. 

Today I didn’t snow foam as it was too blowy out, so just citrus pre wash, but usually I do both and always snow foam first onto a dry car as the foam clings better to a dry car.  I used to very lightly wet the car before snow foaming but since doing it onto a dry car instead, I noticed that it clings better for sure. Sometimes the protection is so effective, it hinders the snow foam from clinging but less so on a dry car.   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 September 2018, 19:04
A tidy behind indeed! :smiley:

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Thanks Watts. 

Today I didn’t snow foam as it was too blowy out, so just citrus pre wash, but usually I do both and always snow foam first onto a dry car as the foam clings better to a dry car.  I used to very lightly wet the car before snow foaming but since doing it onto a dry car instead, I noticed that it clings better for sure. Sometimes the protection is so effective, it hinders the snow foam from clinging but less so on a dry car.

That makes sense, thanks :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 September 2018, 20:58
Good efforts Watts and Rebecca. Welcome back to the clean car owners club Watts :smiley:.

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Something I also wasn’t sure of when I first got my pressure washer.

Like Rebecca, I also snowfoam onto a dry car as I found it clings better to a dry car than a wet car. While the snow foam’s dwelling, I fill my three buckets and clean the ‘fiddly bits’; wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tailpipes, the bottoms of the sills (the bit below the black extended sill trim that’s covered with stone chip protection), wheel arch liners and (with a detailing brush) badges, front grille and inside the petrol filler flap and door shuts.

By the time I’ve cleaned those bits, most of the snow foam has slid off the car, so if there’s any left in bottle attached to the lance, I give the car a quick second snow foaming until the water runs clear through the snow foam lance, which also helps minimise the risk of the lance clogging up. Then I pressure wash any remaining snow foam off before the main wash.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 September 2018, 21:11
Good efforts Watts and Rebecca. Welcome back to the clean car owners club Watts :smiley:.

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Something I also wasn’t sure of when I first got my pressure washer.

Like Rebecca, I also snowfoam onto a dry car as I found it clings better to a dry car than a wet car. While the snow foam’s dwelling, I fill my three buckets and clean the ‘fiddly bits’; wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tailpipes, the bottoms of the sills (the bit below the black extended sill trim that’s covered with stone chip protection), wheel arch liners and (with a detailing brush) badges, front grille and inside the petrol filler flap and door shuts.

By the time I’ve cleaned those bits, most of the snow foam has slid off the car, so if there’s any left in bottle attached to the lance, I give the car a quick second snow foaming until the water runs clear through the snow foam lance, which also helps minimise the risk of the lance clogging up. Then I pressure wash any remaining snow foam off before the main wash.

Thanks SR. I think I might dedicate my time whilst the snowfoam does it's thing to the appreciation of camellia sinensis :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 21 September 2018, 21:36
Good efforts Watts and Rebecca. Welcome back to the clean car owners club Watts :smiley:.

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Something I also wasn’t sure of when I first got my pressure washer.

Like Rebecca, I also snowfoam onto a dry car as I found it clings better to a dry car than a wet car. While the snow foam’s dwelling, I fill my three buckets and clean the ‘fiddly bits’; wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tailpipes, the bottoms of the sills (the bit below the black extended sill trim that’s covered with stone chip protection), wheel arch liners and (with a detailing brush) badges, front grille and inside the petrol filler flap and door shuts.

By the time I’ve cleaned those bits, most of the snow foam has slid off the car, so if there’s any left in bottle attached to the lance, I give the car a quick second snow foaming until the water runs clear through the snow foam lance, which also helps minimise the risk of the lance clogging up. Then I pressure wash any remaining snow foam off before the main wash.

Thanks SR. I think I might dedicate my time whilst the snowfoam does it's thing to the appreciation of camellia sinensis :smiley:

I wasn’t sure what camellia sinensis was so just had to Google it! :grin: No vegetation near my usual car washing spot to tempt me away from cleaning the fiddly bits while the snow foam’s doing it’s thing. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 September 2018, 21:59
I'm only interested in the brewed form :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 23 September 2018, 19:00
Washed the Tig. White cars are ace  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 September 2018, 09:14
Good efforts Watts and Rebecca. Welcome back to the clean car owners club Watts :smiley:.

Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Something I also wasn’t sure of when I first got my pressure washer.

Like Rebecca, I also snowfoam onto a dry car as I found it clings better to a dry car than a wet car. While the snow foam’s dwelling, I fill my three buckets and clean the ‘fiddly bits’; wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tailpipes, the bottoms of the sills (the bit below the black extended sill trim that’s covered with stone chip protection), wheel arch liners and (with a detailing brush) badges, front grille and inside the petrol filler flap and door shuts.

By the time I’ve cleaned those bits, most of the snow foam has slid off the car, so if there’s any left in bottle attached to the lance, I give the car a quick second snow foaming until the water runs clear through the snow foam lance, which also helps minimise the risk of the lance clogging up. Then I pressure wash any remaining snow foam off before the main wash.

Thanks SR. I think I might dedicate my time whilst the snowfoam does it's thing to the appreciation of camellia sinensis :smiley:

Don't think there's a right or wrong as to when whether to use snow foam before or after an initial rinse. Technically though, the correct method would be to use a citrus pre wash first, then rinse then snow foam.  :smiley:

Whilst you do want some cling, you actually want the foam to work its way off the car on its own which is why when you see these ridiculously thick foams whilst it might look great, it's not really doing its job properly...

My 2 jobs this weekend.... Maintenance wash on the GTS and full deep clean on the BMW - this was a serious task as not been properly washed in 3 years and 4k miles! You can see the snow foam literally dripping off which for me means its working.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Margy on 24 September 2018, 13:45
Introduced myself to a clay bar! Wonderful product! Finished with AF tough prep & tough coat, with a layer of AF Radiance Crème on top. I'd love to post a shiny pic but my lack of IT skills prevent that! Safe to say that it's a very shiny Tornado red GTi.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 September 2018, 13:51
Introduced myself to a clay bar! Wonderful product! Finished with AF tough prep & tough coat, with a layer of AF Radiance Crème on top. I'd love to post a shiny pic but my lack of IT skills prevent that! Safe to say that it's a very shiny Tornado red GTi.

Good work.

Just need to create a free account with https://postimg.cc/

Top tip - for using with a clay bar, don't buy detailing spray. Get a spray bottle, 1 or 2 drops of shampoo and top up with water.

Jim
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 September 2018, 14:04
Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Don't think there's a right or wrong as to when whether to use snow foam before or after an initial rinse. Technically though, the correct method would be to use a citrus pre wash first, then rinse then snow foam.  :smiley:

Whilst you do want some cling, you actually want the foam to work its way off the car on its own which is why when you see these ridiculously thick foams whilst it might look great, it's not really doing its job properly...

Cheers Jim. Mine works it's way off just fine, was concerned that it might be a bit too quick but the car does come up really clean after. I use the Gtechniq Citrus Foam.

Great jobs on the Porsche and BMW :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 September 2018, 14:37

Top tip - for using with a clay bar, don't buy detailing spray. Get a spray bottle, 1 or 2 drops of shampoo and top up with water.


Or use a clay mitt dunked in a bucket of your regular shampoo mixture.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 September 2018, 14:38

Top tip - for using with a clay bar, don't buy detailing spray. Get a spray bottle, 1 or 2 drops of shampoo and top up with water.


Or use a clay mitt dunked in a bucket of your regular shampoo mixture.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 September 2018, 14:39
Just a thought, I powerwash my car first then snowfoam, should I snowfoam first on to a dry car? Taa :smiley:

Don't think there's a right or wrong as to when whether to use snow foam before or after an initial rinse. Technically though, the correct method would be to use a citrus pre wash first, then rinse then snow foam.  :smiley:

Whilst you do want some cling, you actually want the foam to work its way off the car on its own which is why when you see these ridiculously thick foams whilst it might look great, it's not really doing its job properly...

Cheers Jim. Mine works it's way off just fine, was concerned that it might be a bit too quick but the car does come up really clean after. I use the Gtechniq Citrus Foam.

Great jobs on the Porsche and BMW :smiley:

Cheers Watts! Quite like working on bikes, needed a lot of effort though.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 September 2018, 15:45
Great jobs on the Porsche and BMW :smiley:

Cheers Watts! Quite like working on bikes, needed a lot of effort though.

I thought it looked a bit of a faff not to mention about a billion (exaggerating by just a million is so last year :laugh:) water traps....
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 September 2018, 15:53
Great jobs on the Porsche and BMW :smiley:

Cheers Watts! Quite like working on bikes, needed a lot of effort though.

I thought it looked a bit of a faff not to mention about a billion (exaggerating by just a million is so last year :laugh:) water traps....

Well it would be normally - but now I have my heated dryer!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 September 2018, 20:40
Got mine washed now, first time for two months. Barring the mess on the rear bumper, all things considered I suppose it wasn't quite as bad as I thought. A good powerwash rinse followed by a citrus snow foam got it pretty much sorted. After washing and drying, the glass was cleaned then treated to a spray of Gtechniq C2v3 and the paint was qd'd. A final buff with the Dodo Juice Fur mf brought up a good gloss :smiley: The wind held off other than one big gust that left me with a good covering of snow foam :rolleyes: Finished off with a fluids check under the bonnet and a quick spray and wipe to tidy a few areas up. Much better now :smiley:

Sounds good... but we need pictures....  :smiley:

Sorry. I had an important engagement as soon as I finished (the kettle)....

(https://i.postimg.cc/9Fc34bYK/20180918_133438.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pycc4D7J)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hn4fZ8d6/20180918_133510.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MfHPXTcB)

Red looks so good after a bit of tlc.  Lovely Watts. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 September 2018, 20:44

Don't think there's a right or wrong as to when whether to use snow foam before or after an initial rinse. Technically though, the correct method would be to use a citrus pre wash first, then rinse then snow foam.  :smiley:

Whilst you do want some cling, you actually want the foam to work its way off the car on its own which is why when you see these ridiculously thick foams whilst it might look great, it's not really doing its job properly...

My 2 jobs this weekend.... Maintenance wash on the GTS and full deep clean on the BMW - this was a serious task as not been properly washed in 3 years and 4k miles! You can see the snow foam literally dripping off which for me means its working.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2n1B2DX/5507_B5_EF-_E8_E3-4_F57-8_C05-_AF450_E95_EFF9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4ncKzGgt)

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Great work Jim. Both look superb.

I prefer to use snow foam first followed by Citrus Pre Wash.  I’ve always favoured using VP snow foam (a relatively runny snow foam) before the Citrus Pre Wash as that’s logical order to me to get the most effective cleansing out of both pre wash products, use them to their individual strengths.  I know some prefer to use the two the other way round with citrus pre wash first then snow foam, but tbh I never quite seen the point of that - imo that way round reduces the action and effectiveness of the snow foam, on the initial layer loose surface dirt, and is a bit of a waste of the deep cleaning attributes of the Citrus Pre Wash on the more stubborn clingy grime.  The strength of a good snow foam being to initially soften and encapsulate as much of the loose dirt, grit and debris as possible and then carry it off the paint/wheels without the need to touch, the remainder being swept away with the pressure washer at pre wash rinse stage.  So for me it’s snow foam first (applied via a lance to dry car) dwell and rinse off with PW.  Then VP Citrus Pre Wash  (applied via a snow foam lance) sprayed on and left to do it’s deep cleansing work on the stubborn non loose dirt still remaining on the paintwork/wheels, the stuff that snow foam simply doesn’t impact on, then PW rinsed off.  Ime this leaves the car bout 80% clean having massively reduced what the bucket and mitt wash has to tackle which means all that is needed to follow is a very gentle mitt wash and therefore greatly reduced risk of wash inflicted swirls at the 'touch' stage of cleaning.  For me, in that order, it’s a winning pre wash double act.  All personal pref though.
 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 September 2018, 22:36
Red looks so good after a bit of tlc.  Lovely Watts.

Cheers :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 25 September 2018, 13:39
A pre-winter snow foam, wash and wax using Auto Finesse Radiance, a very easy to use carnauba based cream wax.  I'll do this a couple more times before the bad weather sets in, to give the paint some protection and make the car easier to clean when the weather turns cold and miserable.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 26 September 2018, 08:23
Gave the interior of the truck a much needed hoover, clean and trim dressing. The 'boot' could really do with a snow foam and pressure wash next.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Wide on 27 September 2018, 12:55
Did a big Volvo with some NEW Carpro products.

Movie!  :whistle:

https://youtu.be/aiLOGU3mz0I (https://youtu.be/aiLOGU3mz0I)

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2018, 14:10
A hearty wash! 

A bit mucky

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Sodding birds!

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Double trouble pre wash! 

Snowy foamy fun starter

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After a 5 min dwell

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Citrus pre wash amuse-bouche!

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Wheel and 2 bucket wash main! 

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Final open ended hose rinse palette cleanser! 

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Desserts! 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 12 October 2018, 14:39
No need to wait for Simon Mayo to play that bloody Muppet song to tell us it's Friday.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 October 2018, 14:45
No need to wait for Simon Mayo to play that bloody Muppet song to tell us it's Friday.

Sometimes I throw caution to the wind, embrace life on the edge, and wash it on Sunday.  :shocked:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 October 2018, 15:23
@Booth - beautiful job :smiley: Reminds me to get some wheel woolies to cut the hassle from my Santiagos.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 18 October 2018, 07:51
@Booth - beautiful job :smiley:

+1 Rebecca looking well 😎
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2018, 15:13
Thanks Watts and Neil.  :smiley:

It’s that time again!  Although a Sat not a Fri just to confuse Simon (dubber36).  :grin:

Washed it a ready for a trip home to West Yorkshire tomorrow.

Citrus pre wash to clear bug splatter.

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All done ready for more bug slaying! 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 October 2018, 19:07
Same shit, different day :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2018, 19:47
Same shit, different day :grin:

Can’t argue with that.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 20 October 2018, 22:04
Same shit, different day :grin:

But it does look stunning :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 October 2018, 18:47
Same shit, different day :grin:

But it does look stunning :cool:

Thank you SRGTD.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: BobbyT on 24 October 2018, 09:21
Thanks Watts and Neil.  :smiley:

It’s that time again!  Although a Sat not a Fri just to confuse Simon (dubber36).  :grin:

Washed it a ready for a trip home to West Yorkshire tomorrow.

Citrus pre wash to clear bug splatter.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1938/43631690260_728448c839_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29tzPpJ)

All done ready for more bug slaying! 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1974/43631666440_bcff40dafd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29tzGk3)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1968/44724221504_d29cf2d0be_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b98jTj)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/44724220504_557245caa8_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b98jA5)

Best looking black car I've seen, I've only ever had one black car (Bora 1.8T 180) back in the day and it was so hard to keep nice. It showed every little imperfection. Would never own another but your's makes me think again. I know I just couldn't keep as nice yours!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 24 October 2018, 11:59
If you don't have the time to keep it 100%, very careful washing and Poor Boys Black Hole is your friend for a quick (if not long lasting) fix.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 November 2018, 12:33
A spot of midweek detailing....  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cpVCmXT/DSC01964.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkxfHrKf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnX4DNS6/DSC01965.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zRT1YJR)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/jdRjWznw/DSC01980.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23XYMLwr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvRMw4Lp/DSC01992.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPgjrG97)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XYzNDmHd/DSC01993.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/75Sy5syZ)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2018, 17:23

Best looking black car I've seen, I've only ever had one black car (Bora 1.8T 180) back in the day and it was so hard to keep nice. It showed every little imperfection. Would never own another but your's makes me think again. I know I just couldn't keep as nice yours!

Thanks very much Rob. :smiley:  Black isn’t for everyone but I love it and looking after it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 November 2018, 17:25
A spot of midweek detailing....  :cool:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8cpVCmXT/DSC01964.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkxfHrKf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnX4DNS6/DSC01965.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zRT1YJR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/63LXwm0H/DSC01967.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpxcQK0Z)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SK941szb/DSC01969.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqmGnmTx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y6mdYfxC/DSC01968.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bLDKnSK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdRjWznw/DSC01980.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23XYMLwr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qvRMw4Lp/DSC01992.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPgjrG97)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XYzNDmHd/DSC01993.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/75Sy5syZ)

Great work Jim.  :cool:  Bet the owner was chuffed to bits with the result.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 November 2018, 20:00
I've really got to get mine booked in with you Jim, mates rates :wink: :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 November 2018, 21:53
Thanks both, hard work but worth it!

Rebecca - he's not seen in person yet but sure he will be! Hope you get your mirror sorted  :sad:

Watts - sure, bit far away but sure we could sort something!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 November 2018, 19:41
A free weekend so managed to give the GTI a quick wash today. Need to get a sealant on but paint is looking good still although want to get the Flex rotary on it first. Just need some spare time...  :huh:

Snowfoam, hand wash (The G Wash is so nice to use!), dry and and a coat of Aquawax plus quick tidy inside. Got the maintenance wash down to just over an hour and certainly nice doing a normal sized car! Last 2 jobs have been a Velar and RR Autobiography, both pretty big  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/wTdbLcpz/IMG-1814.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6XmN3Ck)

(https://i.postimg.cc/P5T9sb3y/IMG-1815.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPV21Dkv)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 November 2018, 20:51
^^ Looking great there Jim :smiley: I rather like G Wash too, nice smell and feels rather luxurious if a car shampoo can :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 November 2018, 13:36
^^ Looking great there Jim :smiley: I rather like G Wash too, nice smell and feels rather luxurious if a car shampoo can :laugh:

Yes it does!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 05 November 2018, 14:00
A free weekend so managed to give the GTI a quick wash today. Need to get a sealant on but paint is looking good still although want to get the Flex rotary on it first. Just need some spare time...  :huh:

Snowfoam, hand wash (The G Wash is so nice to use!), dry and and a coat of Aquawax plus quick tidy inside. Got the maintenance wash down to just over an hour and certainly nice doing a normal sized car! Last 2 jobs have been a Velar and RR Autobiography, both pretty big  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/wTdbLcpz/IMG-1814.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6XmN3Ck)

(https://i.postimg.cc/P5T9sb3y/IMG-1815.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPV21Dkv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fWdrVq15/IMG-1817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0TcgHby)

(https://i.postimg.cc/52Jd9W0w/IMG-1819.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pps1k7KT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dt8pxNBD/IMG-1823-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJR83K1h)

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1570kB2/IMG-1828.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDWvcjsg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sx56b15b/IMG-1855.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JH45kr6Q)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rwZJn5vK/21361348-B1-E6-4-ABF-AF91-BD28-E4371-FD7-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPMCh1Zs)

Looking well Jim good efforts pay off  :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 08 November 2018, 17:56
Arrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhhh. Stop quoting all the photos in your replies please!!!

 :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2018, 20:37
Shocking! No posts since Nov 8th? What a disgrace :whistle:

Unfortunately I still haven't cleaned my car (work, weather, blah blah blah) but, I did get my wheel woolies today thanks to SRGTD :smiley: They look good and I'm looking forward to trying them out. Mind you forecast for tomorrow is rain, then I'm on night shifts and then I'll be too knackered... :whistle:

There was no information about cleaning them, just rinse them under warm water?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 November 2018, 22:17
Shocking! No posts since Nov 8th? What a disgrace :whistle:

Unfortunately I still haven't cleaned my car (work, weather, blah blah blah) but, I did get my wheel woolies today thanks to SRGTD :smiley: They look good and I'm looking forward to trying them out. Mind you forecast for tomorrow is rain, then I'm on night shifts and then I'll be too knackered... :whistle:

There was no information about cleaning them, just rinse them under warm water?

Glad you’re pleased with the quality of them Watts.

I rinse mine in a bucket of clean warm water to clean them, and then give them a good shake followed by towel drying them. I then hang them up in one of my many Wo-wo net bags and let them dry naturally before storing them away.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2018, 22:28
I rinse mine in a bucket of clean warm water to clean them, and then give them a good shake followed by towel drying them. I then hang them up in one of my many Wo-wo net bags and let them dry naturally before storing them away.

Will do, taa :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 16 December 2018, 14:08
I gave the interior a good clean.  It was very very overdue! 

Used a combo of Swissvax Quick Interior Finish on plastic trim and Gliptone Leather Cleaner and Gliptone Leather Conditioner on all leather (and trusty WoWo microfibres). Metrovac Vac n Blo to vacuum out the piles of gravel, leaves and mud from footwells.  Compressed air, ValetPro detailing brush to chase out the dust in the nooks.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4848/45614702754_19b4d84c4b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cuPgWj)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 December 2018, 14:33
I gave the interior a good clean.  It was very very overdue! 

Used a combo of Swissvax Quick Interior Finish on plastic trim and Gliptone Leather Cleaner and Gliptone Leather Conditioner on all leather (and trusty WoWo microfibres). Metrovac Vac n Blo to vacuum out the piles of gravel, leaves and mud from footwells.  Compressed air, ValetPro detailing brush to chase out the dust in the nooks.

Looks good. I need to sort mine out this next week; interior and exterior.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2018, 14:35
Looking immaculate there :smiley:

Makes me feel better about mine to hear the mess yours was in though :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 16 December 2018, 17:10
Top job as always booth, attention to detail really shows.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2018, 22:02
Usual maintenance wash  :smiley:

Desperately needs a Sealant on though  :sad:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2018, 22:40
Very smart indeed Jim :smiley: If the weather is on my side I'll hopefully give mine a spruce up tomorrow. I don't think it's been cleaned since the 18th of September...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 December 2018, 22:46
Very smart indeed Jim :smiley: If the weather is on my side I'll hopefully give mine a spruce up tomorrow. I don't think it's been cleaned since the 18th of September...

Cheers...! I don’t think I’d sleep if mine hadn’t been washed for that long!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 December 2018, 11:23
Very smart indeed Jim :smiley: If the weather is on my side I'll hopefully give mine a spruce up tomorrow. I don't think it's been cleaned since the 18th of September...

Cheers...! I don’t think I’d sleep if mine hadn’t been washed for that long!  :grin:

I've been very brave :whistle: :laugh:

Anyway, hopefully the mucky horror will be behind me soon, interior cleaned, admittedly perhaps not cleaning's finest hour but more than acceptable. Just warming up with a hot cuppa then if I can just summon up a wee bit more of my bravery then I'm going to get the power washer out. Possibly not the best day for it, cold and very damp, but if I don't do it today my next chance will be mid January, weather permitting...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 December 2018, 14:34
So I took a brave pill and faced the cold and gloomy day. Wish I'd worn a jumper though, brrrr :rolleyes:

Tricky thing was keeping the car dry, it was very damp out so products were difficult to buff off but after washing I did manage to get some C2v3 on the glass and a spray of Finish Kare QD all over.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsgwthGY/20181217-135200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dL35rPbF)

Forgot to say how useful my new wheel woolies were, made cleaning the wheels quicker and easier. Well worth the cost :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 December 2018, 15:13
So I took a brave pill and faced the cold and gloomy day. Wish I'd worn a jumper though, brrrr :rolleyes:

Tricky thing was keeping the car dry, it was very damp out so products were difficult to buff off but after washing I did manage to get some C2v3 on the glass and a spray of Finish Kare QD all over.

Forgot to say how useful my new wheel woolies were, made cleaning the wheels quicker and easier. Well worth the cost :smiley:

Looking good again Watts. Unfortunately it doesn’t stay looking like that for long at this time of year. At least no problems with my summer time hate during the colder months - baked-on flies and bugs!

Glad you found the Wheel Woolies to be good. I wouldn’t be without mine.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 December 2018, 16:54
Looking good again Watts. Unfortunately it doesn’t stay looking like that for long at this time of year. At least no problems with my summer time hate during the colder months - baked-on flies and bugs!

Glad you found the Wheel Woolies to be good. I wouldn’t be without mine.

Cheers SR, each time of the year has it's own 'bug bears' :rolleyes: , I'd have liked to get some wax on today but the conditions weren't conducive.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2018, 18:18

Looks good. I need to sort mine out this next week; interior and exterior.

Looking immaculate there :smiley:

Makes me feel better about mine to hear the mess yours was in though :laugh:

Top job as always booth, attention to detail really shows.

Thanks all.  It’s so much nicer having a clean cabin! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2018, 18:20
@jim - great job, looks great! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 December 2018, 18:22
So I took a brave pill and faced the cold and gloomy day. Wish I'd worn a jumper though, brrrr :rolleyes:

Tricky thing was keeping the car dry, it was very damp out so products were difficult to buff off but after washing I did manage to get some C2v3 on the glass and a spray of Finish Kare QD all over.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FsgwthGY/20181217-135200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dL35rPbF)

Forgot to say how useful my new wheel woolies were, made cleaning the wheels quicker and easier. Well worth the cost :smiley:

Someone’s overdosed on brave pills!  Great side effects though!  A very shiny car and a clean interior too!  Looks lovely Watts.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 December 2018, 09:35
Watts - looks great! TR when clean =  ❤️

Rebecca - thanks and what a tidy interior!  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 December 2018, 09:37

Looks good. I need to sort mine out this next week; interior and exterior.

Looking immaculate there :smiley:

Makes me feel better about mine to hear the mess yours was in though :laugh:

Top job as always booth, attention to detail really shows.

Thanks all.  It’s so much nicer having a clean cabin!

Nothing great than getting in after an interior clean especially when the carpets are striped as well!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 December 2018, 10:13
Someone’s overdosed on brave pills!  Great side effects though!  A very shiny car and a clean interior too!  Looks lovely Watts.

Watts - looks great! TR when clean =  ❤️

Cheers you two :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 28 December 2018, 15:50
(https://i.postimg.cc/W17DPNFd/20181228-145640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXCV4t1x)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGPXDkTp/20181228-145508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YqfwF89)
Spent a few hours with the baby, polished and waxed a couple of panels, dressed black bits and cleaned windows.
Didn't get time to polish the pipes though.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 28 December 2018, 18:47
Spent a few hours with the baby, polished and waxed a couple of panels, dressed black bits and cleaned windows.
Didn't get time to polish the pipes though.
Looks great. Really like the gunmetal Pretorias :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 31 December 2018, 15:30
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I saw the weather forecast for this week, and decided that as it's going to become colder with every passing day, I'd better pull my finger out and get some protection on the car before it becomes very wintery.

Washed yesterday, and today I've waxed the sides, tailgate and rear bumper with Auto Finesse Radiance carnauba cream, which is very easy to use, and gives an excellent wet look finish.  I also treated the black trim with Auto Finesse Dressle, coated the wheels with GTechniq C5 and applied GTechniq T2 tyre dressing - I'm not particularly impressed with the T2, which is rather watery, but isn't absorbed very well by the sponge which I use for tyre treatments.  Once I've used this container up, it will be back to the GTechniq Tyre and Trim gel.

Pictures don't really do justice to the results, especially as the car is under cover, but I'm happy with it, and if winter does put in an appearance, it will be easy to keep the car clean with minimal effort.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 December 2018, 19:38
Looks very smart Dr Mike :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 31 December 2018, 19:56
Looks very smart Dr Mike :smiley:


You're too kind.  I find that sprucing up the black trim, even though it's a real pain to treat the honeycomb grilles properly, together with cleaning the wheels and treating the tyres makes a huge difference and gives the car a "lift".

Meanwhile, winter draws on...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 31 December 2018, 21:16
Looks very smart Dr Mike :smiley:


You're too kind.  I find that sprucing up the black trim, even though it's a real pain to treat the honeycomb grilles properly, together with cleaning the wheels and treating the tyres makes a huge difference and gives the car a "lift".

Meanwhile, winter draws on...

I must admit to generally ignoring the grilles but you're right, it makes a real difference, particularly where it's such a contrast to the paintwork. But I do keep the tyres tidy though as mucky ones are very noticeable.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 01 January 2019, 09:11
Looks very smart Dr Mike :smiley:


You're too kind.  I find that sprucing up the black trim, even though it's a real pain to treat the honeycomb grilles properly, together with cleaning the wheels and treating the tyres makes a huge difference and gives the car a "lift".

Meanwhile, winter draws on...

I must admit to generally ignoring the grilles but you're right, it makes a real difference, particularly where it's such a contrast to the paintwork. But I do keep the tyres tidy though as mucky ones are very noticeable.

My method for treating the grilles is to give them a good brushing with a soft, long bristled brush which I also use for the wheels, using shampoo and water, then rinse with a hose and either allow them to dry overnight, or use my dryer.

Then I mist them over with Auto Finesse Dressle, which has a very fine spray, take two sheets of a good quality kitchen roll (I use Plenty) which doesn't break up and leave fibres behind, and give it a good fingering.  There's no substitute for patience, there are an awful lot of holes in the grilles on a GTI.

The end result is well worth the effort - as you say, Watts, it's about the contrast between the trim and the paint.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 01 January 2019, 15:28

Then I mist them over with Auto Finesse Dressle, which has a very fine spray, take two sheets of a good quality kitchen roll (I use Plenty) which doesn't break up and leave fibres behind, and give it a good fingering.  There's no substitute for patience, there are an awful lot of holes in the grilles on a GTI.

The end result is well worth the effort - as you say, Watts, it's about the contrast between the trim and the paint.

 
I was going to ask how this was done but no need now, I have the products and tools so I have no excuse to make them look good.
And also you can`t beat a good fingering.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 02 January 2019, 16:33
Gave the interior a reasonable going over. In terms of me, it hasn't been that long since it was last done but, my holiday over Christmas was a fairly mucky one and some muddy shoe prints were all over my mats with smears on the trim where those of a less caring nature had been getting in and out :rolleyes:

So everything vacuumed, a damp mf wipe all over followed by a spray of Poorboys Natural Look Dressing. Steering wheel leather and gear lever gaitor wiped over with a Dr Leather wipe. Looks and smells so much better now :smiley: Just got to do the exterior next which is pretty bogging :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 08 January 2019, 11:51
(https://i.postimg.cc/W17DPNFd/20181228-145640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXCV4t1x)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGPXDkTp/20181228-145508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4YqfwF89)
Spent a few hours with the baby, polished and waxed a couple of panels, dressed black bits and cleaned windows.
Didn't get time to polish the pipes though.

That really does look great with TR and the gunmetal wheels. Some black or carbon mirror caps would look fantastic as well  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 11 January 2019, 10:57
A lovely mild morning so washed the Mk6 and topped up the Angelwax Enigma with Angelwax Corona  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 13 January 2019, 13:49
Well i got up this morning and the weather was looking ok apart from the wind but it was dry so I thought time for the golfs late xmas pressie due to rubbish weather over the hols so its had

Pressure wash rinse and snow foamed twice.
Then 2 bucket wash and rinse.
Wheels detoxed.
Blow dry also assisted by the wind and dab dried.
Bodywork and Windows clayed.
Polished waxed and sealed.
Wheels washed polished and sealed and pressures all set.
Tyres and all the black trim blacked.
And finally tailpipes polished to get the shine back.
Sat down now cuppa in hand job done lol  :whistle:

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbBq2Srz/20190113-131138.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhxCR6dB)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2019, 16:00
Grabbed the oppurtunity to give my GTI a good wash and wax before the cold weather hits in a few days. Snow foamed and washed, wheels sprayed with Bilberry cleaner and cleaned with the great Wheel Woolies. Open ended hose rinse and dried with Wo-Wo drying towels. Paint sealed with FinishKare 1000P, whilst that was going off the exhaust tips were polished with Mothers and glass cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass. Buffed off the sealant then one layer of FinishKare Pink Wax. Whilst that was going off the tyres were dressed and a coat of Gtechniq C2v3 applied to all glass. Wax buffed off then given a final buff with a Dodo Juice Fantastic Fur mf. Last job was to apply some FinishKare Ultra Slick Polywipe qd to the wheels for a bit of added gloss :smiley:

I haven't done any decontamination before this winter and I did see a few tar spots but this will have to wait until spring now. Overall I'm happy with the result, apart from the decon though I want to get the wheels off for a deep clean and to move the tyres around since they are now on nearly 10k miles.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 14 January 2019, 16:34
Grabbed the oppurtunity to give my GTI a good wash and wax before the cold weather hits in a few days. Snow foamed and washed, wheels sprayed with Bilberry cleaner and cleaned with the great Wheel Woolies. Open ended hose rinse and dried with Wo-Wo drying towels. Paint sealed with FinishKare 1000P, whilst that was going off the exhaust tips were polished with Mothers and glass cleaned with Autoglym Fast Glass. Buffed off the sealant then one layer of FinishKare Pink Wax. Whilst that was going off the tyres were dressed and a coat of Gtechniq C2v3 applied to all glass. Wax buffed off then given a final buff with a Dodo Juice Fantastic Fur mf. Last job was to apply some FinishKare Ultra Slick Polywipe qd to the wheels for a bit of added gloss :smiley:

I haven't done any decontamination before this winter and I did see a few tar spots but this will have to wait until spring now. Overall I'm happy with the result, apart from the decon though I want to get the wheels off for a deep clean and to move the tyres around since they are now on nearly 10k miles.

Looks good Watts. Planning on doing mine tomorrow, and fitting my new Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2019, 17:13
Cheers SR! Looks like tomorrow will be the last reasonable day for car washing for a while, I find it a bit much when the hose is frozen let alone my poor little digits :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: gtiaps on 14 January 2019, 20:36
Looking spot on as usual Peter very good job well done 👌👍👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 January 2019, 20:53
Looking spot on as usual Peter very good job well done 👌👍👍

Cheers Neil :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 03 February 2019, 20:18
Not had chance to do the GTI this weekend but gave these 2 beauties a maintenance wash  :cool:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 03 February 2019, 21:22
Lovely couple of jobs done there Jim, I know nothing about bikes but that looks like a bit of a beast :evil: Like the TT 240 behind the 911. What a great selection of vehicles in one car park!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 February 2019, 08:52
Lovely couple of jobs done there Jim, I know nothing about bikes but that looks like a bit of a beast :evil: Like the TT 240 behind the 911. What a great selection of vehicles in one car park!

Thanks Watts. The bike is a beast - 1199 Panigale so 195bhp and a wet weight of 188kgs! Plenty of electronic aids to keep it on the road though.

That TT Sport is nice, had a nosey around it and chatted to the owner a bit ago. They are quite a rare sight with lovely bucket seats.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 February 2019, 14:35
Weather-wise it's a glorious week here in deepest Hampshire, and so far this week I've snow-foamed and shampoo'd my Golf on Tuesday, and today I've treated the trim and grilles with Auto Finesse Dressle, and given the tyres a once-over with Gtechniq T2, which I've said before is a bit watery and doesn't soak into the sponge, making it rather messy to apply.  Still, I've got more than half of the bottle left, so I'm going to use it!  I also used it on the sill extensions.

That's it for this week.  At this time of year the name of the game is keeping the weather and salt at bay, so it's a case of power=washing and snow-foaming at every opportunity.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: wildwaves84 on 15 February 2019, 06:00
Had my GTI's interior detailed. My dog pooped and peed inside the car and the smell and stubborn stains won't go away.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kmpowell on 15 February 2019, 10:37
My dog pooped and peed inside the car and the smell and stubborn stains won't go away.
That's ruff. Try and stay pawsitive.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 February 2019, 15:26
My dog pooped and peed inside the car and the smell and stubborn stains won't go away.
That's ruff. Try and stay pawsitive.

That was terrible! (Roughly translated as I wish I'd thought of it first...).
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 February 2019, 15:11

Did a spot of wheel cleaning today. 

Car hasn’t been washed for an embarrassingly long time due to other things taking priority.  It’s in a filthy state and so decided to focus on wheels only today and will tackle the body tomorrow.  Wheels really need to come off for a full detail, but just to tide them over till spring, decided to give them an interim decontamination with iron/fallout remover.  First wheels were sprayed with ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner, then applied ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash (via snow foam lance), left to dwell then pressured washed off.  Iron X applied and left to dwell for 5 mins, then rinsed off, followed by a bucket wash.  Wheels dried and sealed with CarPro Reload (using up stuff I’m my detailing shed). Dressed tyres with Achem Long Life Tyre Dressing.

Grubby Prets
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Decontamination with Iron X
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Front wheel quite contaminated
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Rear wheels not too bad
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Bucket wash with trusty wheel woolies
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Getting into the nooks 
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Looking better
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2019, 14:42
After sorting the wheels yesterday, turned my attention to the minging bodywork. 

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Snow foamed with ValetPro Advanced Neutral snow foam, and then citrus prewashed with ValetPro Citrus Prewash. 

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Followed with a 3 bucket wash with Swissvax Car Bath shampoo. 

Dried off and sealed bodywork and glass (except front windscreen) with CarPro Reload (I’ve run out of my preferred waxes - must order more! - so using up some sealants I’ve got). 

Tailpipes polished with Mother’s Mag & Aluminium polish.  Very baked on carbon so lots of elbow grease required!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 18 February 2019, 15:57
Well it may have been minging but it certainly cleaned up rather well! Sorry to hear about the latest ding, hopefully the miscreant is currently being punished appropriately :angry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 February 2019, 19:40
I've tried and tried with the mothers on my tail pipes and I still can't get rid of the baked on stuff!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 February 2019, 20:12
I've tried and tried with the mothers on my tail pipes and I still can't get rid of the baked on stuff!

If it’s really baked on (mine was as the car had not been washed since last Oct) you just have to plug away at it.  I started my tailpipes yesterday and then had another session today and really worked the polish in on a foam applicator pad and persistance paid off without the need for any use of wire wool etc.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mcmaddy on 18 February 2019, 23:34
Already destroyed two old favourite meguirs pads trying to be slow and patient with them :whistle:
I'll keep plugging away  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 February 2019, 10:01
Well it may have been minging but it certainly cleaned up rather well! Sorry to hear about the latest ding, hopefully the miscreant is currently being punished appropriately :angry:

Thanks Watts.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 February 2019, 06:26
Rebecca, it's all very well posting those pictures, but really? Until you have your wheel center caps on the right way round, it's only half a job and quite frankly just taking upforum space for no good reason.

Come on girl, get it sorted.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 February 2019, 07:54
Rebecca, it's all very well posting those pictures, but really? Until you have your wheel center caps on the right way round, it's only half a job and quite frankly just taking upforum space for no good reason.

Come on girl, get it sorted.

No.   All the time I know that it bothers you Simon, it worth every bit of forum space just to chisel away at your OCD :D
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 23 February 2019, 20:07
After months without a wash, my Mk6 finally saw a wash mitt again today! Hoping for decent weather for a few days now so it still looks vaguely like this come MOT time on Wednesday!  :cool:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 February 2019, 20:30
^^ Looking great as ever :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 February 2019, 17:31
After months without a wash, my Mk6 finally saw a wash mitt again today! Hoping for decent weather for a few days now so it still looks vaguely like this come MOT time on Wednesday!  :cool:

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Your mk6 never disappoints!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 25 February 2019, 21:43
Sadly my 35 Edition looks about as bad as your R Rebecca, prior to cleaning that is. Quick question, can you recommend a wheel polish sealant? Poorboys seems a bit yesterday now with all the new kids on the block and no matter how hard you try there always seems to be pink leftover somewhere.

thanks
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2019, 07:56
There’s lots of decent wheels sealants and coatings out there Peter.  The likes of Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, Gyeon Q2 RIM, CarPro DLUX etc, are all very durable long lasting coatings, but ideally are wheels off applications, as they need 24 hrs to cure.  I just use Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD these days, just applied every month. They are not specific for wheels but I find they’re pretty decent protection if you don’t mind applying regularly. But if you want much greater longevity then one of the aforementioned sealants is what you need.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Peter W on 26 February 2019, 22:33
thanks Rebecca, I will give these ago (Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD)



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There’s lots of decent wheels sealants and coatings out there Peter.  The likes of Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, Gyeon Q2 RIM, CarPro DLUX etc, are all very durable long lasting coatings, but ideally are wheels off applications, as they need 24 hrs to cure.  I just use Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD these days, just applied every month. They are not specific for wheels but I find they’re pretty decent protection if you don’t mind applying regularly. But if you want much greater longevity then one of the aforementioned sealants is what you need.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kmpowell on 27 February 2019, 07:38
There’s lots of decent wheels sealants and coatings out there Peter.  The likes of Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, Gyeon Q2 RIM, CarPro DLUX etc, are all very durable long lasting coatings, but ideally are wheels off applications, as they need 24 hrs to cure.  I just use Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD these days, just applied every month. They are not specific for wheels but I find they’re pretty decent protection if you don’t mind applying regularly. But if you want much greater longevity then one of the aforementioned sealants is what you need.
As well as those, also consider ‘Stance rim coat’ by KAMIKAZE. I had it applied to my wheels due to high levels of durability and heat resistance it gives. The nano tech gives it a two year coating and my experience with it so far has been very positive.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Splashalot on 27 February 2019, 10:50
There’s lots of decent wheels sealants and coatings out there Peter.  The likes of Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, Gyeon Q2 RIM, CarPro DLUX etc, are all very durable long lasting coatings, but ideally are wheels off applications, as they need 24 hrs to cure.  I just use Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD these days, just applied every month. They are not specific for wheels but I find they’re pretty decent protection if you don’t mind applying regularly. But if you want much greater longevity then one of the aforementioned sealants is what you need.
As well as those, also consider ‘Stance rim coat’ by KAMIKAZE. I had it applied to my wheels due to high levels of durability and heat resistance it gives. The nano tech gives it a two year coating and my experience with it so far has been very positive.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the purpose of these wheel sealants?  I've never used one in my life and all my wheels have always looked spot-on.  I'm assuming they just make removal of brake dust a little easier?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kmpowell on 27 February 2019, 11:22
There’s lots of decent wheels sealants and coatings out there Peter.  The likes of Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, Gyeon Q2 RIM, CarPro DLUX etc, are all very durable long lasting coatings, but ideally are wheels off applications, as they need 24 hrs to cure.  I just use Gtechniq C2v3 or Sonax BSD these days, just applied every month. They are not specific for wheels but I find they’re pretty decent protection if you don’t mind applying regularly. But if you want much greater longevity then one of the aforementioned sealants is what you need.
As well as those, also consider ‘Stance rim coat’ by KAMIKAZE. I had it applied to my wheels due to high levels of durability and heat resistance it gives. The nano tech gives it a two year coating and my experience with it so far has been very positive.

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the purpose of these wheel sealants?  I've never used one in my life and all my wheels have always looked spot-on.  I'm assuming they just make removal of brake dust a little easier?
A lot will come down to the type of driving you do in your car, but in general road grime/salts/dirt/water and oils adhere to wheel lacquer and over-time will bake onto the wheel. Brake dust immediately bonds to the wheel while hot and starts the oxidisation process and causes pitting an immovable marks/stains.

So if you are regular doing high speed/energy braking, it will clause an issue quickly. A good coat protects the wheel from this and has the upside of making the wheel so much easier to clean, ensuring you can get rid of all the road grime and brake dust. :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Splashalot on 28 February 2019, 02:28
Thanks for that.  I guess you blokes also have salt on the roads to deal with.  I give my rims a clean roughly once a week with an Enjo microfibre mit and that seems to keep them pristine.  And the driving I do is mostly easy on brakes, so that would be a contributing factor.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 March 2019, 16:05
Quick maintenance wash on this over the weekend so mine remains rather dirty. Wheels off this weekend though...

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 March 2019, 21:28
Wheels swapped front to back so gave them and the calipers a serious clean and applied ceramic coat.

The job was made nice and easy with vinyl coated wheel nuts, breaker bar, torque wrench and a 3 tonne jack  :smiley:

Clean process - Snow foam, Fallout/Iron remover, Billberry wheel cleaner, claybar, hand polish, metal polish to diamond cut ares and then Platinum Wheels.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 18 March 2019, 11:24
Great job on the wheels and calipers :) Thats the exact same socket set I have :)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 18 March 2019, 13:50
Great job on the wheels and calipers :) Thats the exact same socket set I have :)

Cheers. Yes, remember I scratched the black part of the wheels using the std wheel socket when I did them on my previous Mk7.5 and we used them on the detailing course I did back in 2017 so invested in a set! Plus the breaker bar means no issues getting them loose.  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: AmbushReality on 19 March 2019, 16:42
Great job on the wheels and calipers :) Thats the exact same socket set I have :)

Cheers. Yes, remember I scratched the black part of the wheels using the std wheel socket when I did them on my previous Mk7.5 and we used them on the detailing course I did back in 2017 so invested in a set! Plus the breaker bar means no issues getting them loose.  :smiley:

When you scratched the black part did you use anything to sort it out or just leave it? I've got marks on the barrel of 2 of my wheels that I wouldn't mind trying to sort myself. Not too bothered though so not really willing to fork out for a bodyshop to sort them.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 21 March 2019, 16:24
Great job on the wheels and calipers :) Thats the exact same socket set I have :)

Cheers. Yes, remember I scratched the black part of the wheels using the std wheel socket when I did them on my previous Mk7.5 and we used them on the detailing course I did back in 2017 so invested in a set! Plus the breaker bar means no issues getting them loose.  :smiley:

When you scratched the black part did you use anything to sort it out or just leave it? I've got marks on the barrel of 2 of my wheels that I wouldn't mind trying to sort myself. Not too bothered though so not really willing to fork out for a bodyshop to sort them.

I just left it on my old one. Guess some black touch up paint would do the trick as wouldn't be that noticeable once you pop the plastic bolt covers back on.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2019, 14:09
Finally got around to cleaning it today, 10 weeks since the last time so 2 goes with snow foam and 2 washes. Gave the window seals and the sill extensions a coat of FinishKare Top Kote, gives a nice natural sheen and the tail pipes cleaned with Mothers. After drying some QD was added and buffed off - FinishKare #425 Ultra Slik, very easy to use and no mess. The wheels got a spray with that too. Pleased with the end result only tempered by discovering a small dent and a small collection of stone chips :rolleyes: Is it possible to keep any paint on the car?

(https://i.postimg.cc/YSsNssQK/20190325-132654.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sB5ZBKnw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wj9kyJ9P/20190325-132815.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7nSwYdg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0FQGB6L/20190325-132715.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gxCZk1Kx)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 March 2019, 14:38
Looks brand new in these pics!!  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2019, 15:30
Cheers Jim :smiley: Stone chips are driving me mad though, no panel is unmarked and the bonnet and bumper are pretty bad. So frustrating, my Audi didn't seem to suffer at all yet this one could do with a respray in places! As for the dent, it's very small and paint unmarked, I might see about getting that sorted.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 25 March 2019, 18:44
Looks stunning  :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2019, 19:38
Cheers Newbie :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Ganno on 28 March 2019, 13:17
Great job on the wheels and calipers :) Thats the exact same socket set I have :)

Cheers. Yes, remember I scratched the black part of the wheels using the std wheel socket when I did them on my previous Mk7.5 and we used them on the detailing course I did back in 2017 so invested in a set! Plus the breaker bar means no issues getting them loose.  :smiley:

Having had to use the standard set this week to put my space saver on (puncture) I'd like to look at alternative, could you share the details on your preferred choice please?

Thanks
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 April 2019, 11:58
Great job on the wheels and calipers :) Thats the exact same socket set I have :)

Cheers. Yes, remember I scratched the black part of the wheels using the std wheel socket when I did them on my previous Mk7.5 and we used them on the detailing course I did back in 2017 so invested in a set! Plus the breaker bar means no issues getting them loose.  :smiley:

Having had to use the standard set this week to put my space saver on (puncture) I'd like to look at alternative, could you share the details on your preferred choice please?

Thanks

Think I got these ones:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FFFXWBI/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1

And then a breaker bar is a must and a torque wrench a nice extra.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: st332 on 01 April 2019, 13:57
First time using a DA.

(https://i.postimg.cc/LqXmP6CB/20190331-095856.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqXmP6CB)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 01 April 2019, 15:08
First time using a DA.

(https://i.postimg.cc/LqXmP6CB/20190331-095856.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LqXmP6CB)

This will be easier to see! Just copy the hotlink for forums code.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 04 May 2019, 17:48
Gave mine a wash and used  BSD quick detailer to seal newly repaired panels. Will use something better when get time. I want to machine polish rest of car soon.
Then it rained!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 04 May 2019, 19:46
Got the bucket and sponge out today!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: andy28 on 04 May 2019, 20:59
Very nice!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2019, 21:00
Looking great as ever there Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 May 2019, 13:45
Looking great as ever there Jim :smiley:

Very nice!

Cheers both! Ended up claying and putting on a ceramic sealant as Swissvax was long gone!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jdm owner on 07 May 2019, 19:42
Rear lights removed polished sealed and waxed the housing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 May 2019, 14:08
Friday bath!

DI water
ValetPro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (wheels and tailpipes)
ValetPro Advanced Neutral snow foam
ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash 
Swissvax Car Bath shampoo
Swissvax Lotospeed QD (body, wheels, glass)
Mothers Mag & Aluminium polish (tailpipes)
Achem Hi-shine Tyre dressing 

dressing 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 May 2019, 14:29
Looking fantastic! :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 May 2019, 16:58
Looking fantastic! :smiley:

Thanks Watts!   :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 17 May 2019, 17:50
Looks great how long did it take to do?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 17 May 2019, 18:08
Looks great how long did it take to do?

Thanks.   :smiley:

It took a couple hours all in, including changing the resin in my water filter. Hard water and black cars do not mix! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 17 May 2019, 19:30
Excellent job! I need to invest in a decent ceramic coating sealant or lok into a good recommened detailer.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2019, 12:08
Excellent job! I need to invest in a decent ceramic coating sealant or lok into a good recommened detailer.

There’s certainly excellent choices of ceramic coatings. Some are pro only application, such as Gtechniq Crystal Serum, but plenty can be applied yourself (with some care) such as Gyeon coatings.  I guess it depends whether you prefer to have the car sorted by a pro detailer or have a go yourself.  I’m in the latter category and wax is my pref, but whatever you choose, a good choice of protection and importantly, good prep, will make the car much easier to maintain.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2019, 17:57
Exterior sorted, turned my attention to the interior today, which was in a bit of need! 

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: watchdog on 18 May 2019, 18:19
Exterior sorted, turned my attention to the interior today, which was in a bit of need! 

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47823083192_3a0ef76e09_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fRXNv7)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46959063495_147f71b830_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2exBtxM)

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Fantastic shine on the paintwork.  Do you still use the Blue Velvet Pro wax?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 18 May 2019, 18:42


Fantastic shine on the paintwork.  Do you still use the Blue Velvet Pro wax?

Not used Blue Velvet for a few years now, though it’s a great wax. Last few years I’ve been using a variety of different Swissvax waxes (Onyx; Best of Show; Crystal Rock; Shield).  Currently using SV Crystal Rock wax with occasional top up of SV Lotospeed QD. Pricy but a 50ml pot lasts a long long time.

A lot of the shine comes from thorough cleansing with good pre wash products and a good shampoo. Then decent wax to bring out the flake and add extra gloss.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 19 May 2019, 16:22
Booth, can you tell me where I might find one of those metal folding stools?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 19 May 2019, 16:55
Booth, can you tell me where I might find one of those metal folding stools?

It’s a Draper one I got from Amazon. Really useful, great for wheel work and lower level work, has two levels (you just flip it over) and folds flat.  Very robust, had mine 3 years now and still as strong as ever.

This one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-64970-Folding-Seat-Kneeler/dp/B0001K9ZAU/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2HIRNP0331RJL&keywords=draper+folding+kneeler+and+seat&qid=1558281013&s=gateway&sprefix=Draper+fol%2Coutdoor%2C257&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: o`Neil on 19 May 2019, 18:19
Booth, can you tell me where I might find one of those metal folding stools?

It’s a Draper one I got from Amazon. Really useful, great for wheel work and lower level work, has two levels (you just flip it over) and folds flat.  Very robust, had mine 3 years now and still as strong as ever.

This one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-64970-Folding-Seat-Kneeler/dp/B0001K9ZAU/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=2HIRNP0331RJL&keywords=draper+folding+kneeler+and+seat&qid=1558281013&s=gateway&sprefix=Draper+fol%2Coutdoor%2C257&sr=8-1-fkmrnull


Thanks for that Rebecca, looks more robust than the two plastic ones I have, neither of which take much abuse.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Hebegeebee on 06 June 2019, 19:06
A wash and clean over the weekend with some Fusso applied, the first time I’ve used it and so far I’m impressed. Beading this morning and later on.
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 11 June 2019, 13:37
Wash day today making the most of the break in the weather. It was still pretty clean after the last effort but I wanted to get it tidy before we go on holiday to Yorkshire on Friday. Once clean a spray with FinishKare QD and gave the exhaust tips a polish. The tyres got a spray and buff up too.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MjrSharpe on 13 June 2019, 15:46
Looking fantastic Watts  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2019, 11:51
Looking fantastic Watts  :smiley:

Cheers :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: kmpowell on 14 June 2019, 13:02
Maintenance wash:

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2019, 14:35
That's looking rather good :smiley: Nice colour too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: MKgti on 16 June 2019, 19:27
Maintenance wash:


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Very nice, lovely colour.

Finally got round to cleaning mine today after a bit of rain again!
Bit annoyed as noticed a ding in rear passenger door😤
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 July 2019, 08:50
Little spruce up...

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 02 July 2019, 14:55
Little spruce up...

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Lovely job, looks great Jim :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2019, 12:14
Rid it of sand pox!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Mkelly123 on 21 July 2019, 12:25
Not recent but thought would share, 2 weeks after ownership car was ceramic coated inc wheels.

So easy to wash now. The weather we have had this week was awful and tbh it didn’t even get dirty 😱

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 July 2019, 13:55
Rid it of sand pox!

It was an interesting look! Lovely now though!

Not recent but thought would share, 2 weeks after ownership car was ceramic coated inc wheels.

So easy to wash now. The weather we have had this week was awful and tbh it didn’t even get dirty 😱

Looks lovely too, TR is great! Mine hasn't been cleaned for weeks and still has bird poo remnants from my last holiday :embarrassed: But I did manage to clean the interior a few days ago so at least I'm happy once I get inside :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2019, 15:58
Rid it of sand pox!

It was an interesting look! Lovely now though!


Thanks Watts. 

Leopard print better on shoes than Rs!   :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 July 2019, 17:36
Rid it of sand pox!

It was an interesting look! Lovely now though!


Thanks Watts. 

Leopard print better on shoes than Rs!   :laugh:

I don't know, leopard print trousers probably good too  :wink: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2019, 19:44
 
Rid it of sand pox!

It was an interesting look! Lovely now though!


Thanks Watts. 

Leopard print better on shoes than Rs!   :laugh:

I don't know, leopard print trousers probably good too  :wink: :grin: :grin:

Your driving trousers?   :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 August 2019, 15:30
Finally all the planets were aligned and I was able to give my filthy car a decent wash! Only been 2 months :rolleyes:

A good soak in Gtechniq snowfoam and 2 washes was all I'd planned for but for whatever reason I decided to tackle the dozens of tar spots. Then a careful going over with my handy clay mitt and another quick wash. Once dried a single coat of wax with a final buffing from my lovely fluffy cloth. Wheels had a spray of QD and tyres dressed. Fastglass on the windows. A couple of minor scuffs were removed with some Meguiars 105 which did a great job. Yet more stone chips discovered, no panel is unscathed and the bonnet and front bumper are looking rather sad in places. It's getting so bad now I beginning to think it'll need a respray!

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbqDqZkY/20190815_151316.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PLDgNgWq)

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 25 August 2019, 18:10
My GTI has spent the last two days at the local dealer having a replacement thermostat housing, and I've been driving around in a courtesy car, a white Polo proclaiming in large red numerals on both sides to the great unwashed that they could be driving one too, for the paltry sum of £199 down, and £199 per month thereafter.

Only a couple of my neighbours noticed, and were kind enough to comment!

Yesterday, the world was restored to its axis, and I got my car back, complete with a greasy hand print on the front of the bonnet, so I treated it to a full snow foam, rinse, citrus pre-wash, shampoo with Gyeon Bathe+ and a blow-dry with my BigBoi dryer.

The plan for today was to treat the black plastic bits with Auto Finesse Dressle, and the tyres with Gyeon tyre dressing, but I've been watching the Test match instead.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 26 August 2019, 10:33
Update:  We won, so today I'm back on the case and have already done the black plastic trim, including the grilles, which always seem to take forever, tyres, and got slightly carried away and given the engine bay a quick wipe and a going-over with Aerospace 303, which I'd been meaning to do, but never actually got around to it.

I'm now about to tackle what I consider to be one of the worst, and most awkward, cleaning jobs on any modern car - the inside of the windscreen.

Maybe it's because it involves unnatural contortions in a confined space, and I have some titanium rods and screws holding my lower back together, but I hate this job.  The only tool that I've found which makes it less unpleasant is this:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Glass-95161-Reach-Windscreens/dp/B0017K69MA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=160LK3DSMUC87&keywords=stoners+invisible+glass+cleaner&qid=1566811786&s=gateway&sprefix=stoners%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-5

Even so, the sooner it's done, the better.  Then it's just a quick interior dusting and vacuuming, and I can sit back and relax in the warm glow of a job well done. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 16 September 2019, 19:07
Nobody else cleaning their car at the moment?

I'm taking advantage of the nice weather to start my Autumn/pre-Winter regime, which involves regular application of a good Carnauba wax (Auto Finesse Radiance), wheel sealing with GTechniq C5, and treating the black trim and tyres with Auto Finesse Dressle and Gyeon tyre dressing. 

I tend to do one thing every time I wash the car, so it doesn't mean that I spend an entire day cleaning, because I actually have a life, so none of the above in isolation adds more than an hour or so when I wash it.

I managed to kerb the front nearside wheel a while back, and it annoys me every time I look at it, so I've arranged to have it dealt with in  the next few weeks, so I'll have a matching set of immaculate Austins.  They wouldn't have been my first choice if I was speccing the car new, but I bought it pre-enjoyed.  I must say, though, of all the alloy wheels I've owned, and there have been many, they are by far the easiest to clean.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 September 2019, 10:03
Nobody else cleaning their car at the moment?

I'm taking advantage of the nice weather to start my Autumn/pre-Winter regime, which involves regular application of a good Carnauba wax (Auto Finesse Radiance), wheel sealing with GTechniq C5, and treating the black trim and tyres with Auto Finesse Dressle and Gyeon tyre dressing. 

I tend to do one thing every time I wash the car, so it doesn't mean that I spend an entire day cleaning, because I actually have a life, so none of the above in isolation adds more than an hour or so when I wash it.

I managed to kerb the front nearside wheel a while back, and it annoys me every time I look at it, so I've arranged to have it dealt with in  the next few weeks, so I'll have a matching set of immaculate Austins.  They wouldn't have been my first choice if I was speccing the car new, but I bought it pre-enjoyed.  I must say, though, of all the alloy wheels I've owned, and there have been many, they are by far the easiest to clean.

It has gone a bit dead in here hasn't it?

Sounds like you are still keeping the flag flying though with some good efforts! Mine had a wash a few days ago, next job will be to get the wheels off for a thorough clean and decontamination. Then swap them around to even up the wear.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 September 2019, 15:25
My R had not been washed since mid July :shocked:  I went over to the dark side and gleefully embraced the dirt for a few weeks. 😈   Anyway that came to an end today when I finally broke out the pressure washer and potions and rejoined the (detailing) Force! 

Dirty boots!
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Snow foam doing its thing
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Cleaned and sealed
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: watchdog on 28 September 2019, 18:26
My R had not been washed since mid July :shocked:  I went over to the dark side and gleefully embraced the dirt for a few weeks. 😈   Anyway that came to an end today when I finally broke out the pressure washer and potions and rejoined the (detailing) Force! 

Dirty boots!
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Snow foam doing its thing
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Cleaned and sealed
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What a fantastic shine, looks really well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 September 2019, 18:46
Looks mega Booth! No clean since July? I hope all is okay :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 September 2019, 19:05
Have you been getting the front block paved Rebecca? Looks great if you have 👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 September 2019, 19:19
Looks mega Booth! No clean since July? I hope all is okay :smiley:

Thanks Watts!  Everything ok thanks. I was on hols for a couple weeks and then driveway out of action for a month being overhauled, plus a few more important things taking precedence.  Good to get it clean again!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 28 September 2019, 19:23
Have you been getting the front block paved Rebecca? Looks great if you have 👍

Yes Chris.  Thanks!  Finally got rid of the ageing and worn out resin bonded gravel driveway and pointless lawn, and had it block paved with sandstone blocks.  So much nicer all round and no footwells and tyre treads full of gravel. 

Went from this...
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To this....
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A few things still to do, boundary fencing and gates to go in but getting there!

Few pics of the project here...
https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/10839-thoughts-on-the-r-becs-dbp/?do=findComment&comment=501190
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 September 2019, 19:54
Looks mega Booth! No clean since July? I hope all is okay :smiley:

Thanks Watts!  Everything ok thanks. I was on hols for a couple weeks and then driveway out of action for a month being overhauled, plus a few more important things taking precedence.  Good to get it clean again!

Good stuff! Driveway looks great too!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 28 September 2019, 23:00
ABOUT TIME and thats one big drive way..  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 September 2019, 07:44
Have you been getting the front block paved Rebecca? Looks great if you have 👍

Yes Chris.  Thanks!  Finally got rid of the ageing and worn out resin bonded gravel driveway and pointless lawn, and had it block paved with sandstone blocks.  So much nicer all round and no footwells and tyre treads full of gravel. 

Went from this...
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To this....
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A few things still to do, boundary fencing and gates to go in but getting there!

Few pics of the project here...
https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/10839-thoughts-on-the-r-becs-dbp/?do=findComment&comment=501190
Looks absolutely huge now. I did the same when I moved into my current place. Totally changes the look. Brake dust is the only bugger now though from washing haha
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Ryan90GTI on 30 September 2019, 17:23
That looks brilliant. The car doesn't look bad either.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2019, 08:04
ABOUT TIME and thats one big drive way..  :grin:

It does look huge!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2019, 08:05
Have you been getting the front block paved Rebecca? Looks great if you have 👍

Yes Chris.  Thanks!  Finally got rid of the ageing and worn out resin bonded gravel driveway and pointless lawn, and had it block paved with sandstone blocks.  So much nicer all round and no footwells and tyre treads full of gravel. 

Went from this...
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To this....
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A few things still to do, boundary fencing and gates to go in but getting there!

Few pics of the project here...
https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/10839-thoughts-on-the-r-becs-dbp/?do=findComment&comment=501190
Looks absolutely huge now. I did the same when I moved into my current place. Totally changes the look. Brake dust is the only bugger now though from washing haha

I can’t believe how different it looks. Yes, already got dirt on it from washing! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 01 October 2019, 08:05
That looks brilliant. The car doesn't look bad either.

Thanks and thanks!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 October 2019, 14:03
The new driveway looks good. I always thought the grass being lower than the edging sleepers looked like a pain to mow.

Is is permeable paving? Or does your stormwater make its way onto the road?

Nice Amarok by the way. Mines gone now, replaced with a Caravelle.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 04 October 2019, 15:36
The new driveway looks good. I always thought the grass being lower than the edging sleepers looked like a pain to mow.

Is is permeable paving? Or does your stormwater make its way onto the road?

Nice Amarok by the way. Mines gone now, replaced with a Caravelle.

Thanks Simon.  It’s sandstone blocks with kiln dried sand jointing, so has some permeability.  A soak away was put in, but also the levels were brought up in certain areas so the driveway is sloped  and angled towards the road so water runs off into it and down the hill.

The Amarok now has a canopy and more useable side bars fitted.

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How are you liking the Caravelle? 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 October 2019, 16:02
The Caravelle is ace. So much more useful than the Rok for what we (I) want now. The space and flexibility is brilliant and it's very un-van like to drive. It makes the Tig seem like a tiny city car.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 07 October 2019, 14:02
Never mind all that, when are you having your detailing marquee installed?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2019, 18:59
The Caravelle is ace. So much more useful than the Rok for what we (I) want now. The space and flexibility is brilliant and it's very un-van like to drive. It makes the Tig seem like a tiny city car.

Sounds a very good switch for you Simon.  I can imagine the Tig seems small by contrast.  You’re going bigger and bigger! 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 07 October 2019, 18:59
Never mind all that, when are you having your detailing marquee installed?

Ah my detailing marquee!  Alas that will have to wait a bit as still work being done out the front.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 18 October 2019, 11:39
Time on my hands today, so having washed the car yesterday I intended to treat the grilles and window surrounds with Auto Finesse Dressle, and ended up doing the tyres (using Gyeon Tire (sic) Dressing), and giving the wheels a pre-winter coating of GTechniq C5.

Having become carried away and already done more than I intended, I then treated all of the rubber door seals, another pre-winter job that I'd planned, and while I had the car outside, and was grovelling about with the wheels and tyres, it seemed like a good opportunity. 

The old "As long as..." syndrome.  I'm sure that you're familiar with it.

From my Honda S2000 days I have a tube of silicone grease especially for treating door seals.  It's really good stuff, called "Shin-Etsu" and it works just as well on VW rubber:  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-FOR-HONDA-SHIN-ETSU-SILICONE-GREASE/172684079977?epid=1415924740&hash=item2834c5f369:g:Zy8AAOSwMjpcClkX

Not cheap, but you use it sparingly, and a tube will last for years.

And finally, as I had the kneeling mat out, I gave the tailpipe trims a spot of tlc with Solvol Autosol.

That's enough for now.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2019, 12:39
Managed to get a quick wash in today, under threatening skies!

Routine:
Wo-Wo Wheel cleaner on wheels
Bilt Hamber Auto Foam via snow foam lance to whole car
DI water pressure wash rinse
ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash via snow foam lance to whole car
DI water pressure wash rinse
Swissvax Car Bath shampoo (capful of ONR in wash bucket) for wheel wash followed by 2 bucket wash for bodywork
DI water pressure wash rinse
Final open ended hose rinse
Gyeon Silk Dryer towel dry
Mothers Mag Polish on tailpipes
Achem Hi-Shine LL Tyre dressing on tyres.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 October 2019, 13:07
Looking as great as ever! But a word or two of caution, your cleaning area/drive is looking so good it is becoming a distraction from all the lovely glossiness :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2019, 13:20
Looking as great as ever! But a word or two of caution, your cleaning area/drive is looking so good it is becoming a distraction from all the lovely glossiness :laugh:

Haha!  Thanks, I can gladly live with that Watts!  :laugh:  It is such a nice space to work in!  But I do have to spend a bit of time at the end washing the dirt from the car off the drive,so cleaning the cleaning area! grin:  I need to upgrade my kneeler stool to a version with wheels now so I can zoom around at speed, for wheel work and those lower panels!  Getting old, and need all the help I can get!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 20 October 2019, 15:18
No need to Kneel down with one of these. https://www.vehiclelifts4home.co.uk/product/quickjack/
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 20 October 2019, 15:59
No need to Kneel down with one of these. https://www.vehiclelifts4home.co.uk/product/quickjack/

Exactly what I need.

But, I’ll settle for this https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/slims-fully-adjustable-multi-shaped-car-creeper-z-l-shaped.html?refSrc=1226&nosto=nosto-page-product2

And maybe a couple bucket dollys.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 20 October 2019, 17:26
No need to Kneel down with one of these. https://www.vehiclelifts4home.co.uk/product/quickjack/

That's brilliant! The price is a bit eyewatering though :cry: I'll stick with a sore back for now :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 October 2019, 21:12
Over the last 2-3 days, I’ve been getting my car’s bodywork ready to cope with whatever the winter weather throws at it; two bucket method wash, full decontamination (iron fallout remover, tar remover, clay), wash, machine polish, sealant, clean glass, dress tyres and exterior black trim, polish chrome exhaust tailpipes, vacuum interior and dress interior trim.

Paintwork Is swirl free and really shiny and feels super slick, so regular maintenance washes should be really easy. Just the wheels to do now........ :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 October 2019, 05:22
Over the last 2-3 days, I’ve been getting my car’s bodywork ready to cope with whatever the winter weather throws at it; two bucket method wash, full decontamination (iron fallout remover, tar remover, clay), wash, machine polish, sealant, clean glass, dress tyres and exterior black trim, polish chrome exhaust tailpipes, vacuum interior and dress interior trim.

Paintwork Is swirl free and really shiny and feels super slick, so regular maintenance washes should be really easy. Just the wheels to do now........ :smiley:

You’ve been busy!  Sounds like it’s all set for the long winter months!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 October 2019, 09:55
Over the last 2-3 days, I’ve been getting my car’s bodywork ready to cope with whatever the winter weather throws at it; two bucket method wash, full decontamination (iron fallout remover, tar remover, clay), wash, machine polish, sealant, clean glass, dress tyres and exterior black trim, polish chrome exhaust tailpipes, vacuum interior and dress interior trim.

Paintwork Is swirl free and really shiny and feels super slick, so regular maintenance washes should be really easy. Just the wheels to do now........ :smiley:

You’ve been busy!  Sounds like it’s all set for the long winter months!

Yes I have  :smiley:. It was long overdue though, and I’m aching in places I didn’t know I could today!  :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 October 2019, 15:19
Over the last 2-3 days, I’ve been getting my car’s bodywork ready to cope with whatever the winter weather throws at it; two bucket method wash, full decontamination (iron fallout remover, tar remover, clay), wash, machine polish, sealant, clean glass, dress tyres and exterior black trim, polish chrome exhaust tailpipes, vacuum interior and dress interior trim.

Paintwork Is swirl free and really shiny and feels super slick, so regular maintenance washes should be really easy. Just the wheels to do now........ :smiley:

You’ve been busy!  Sounds like it’s all set for the long winter months!

Yes I have  :smiley:. It was long overdue though, and I’m aching in places I didn’t know I could today!  :grin:

Good effort there SR! Mine just had a wash yesterday but it did have a decon, clay and wax a few weeks back. Swapped my wheels around last week and cleaned them as best as I could since it was raining! Need to get them off again for sealing.

Like you, I ache after doing these simple jobs now, must be time catching up :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 23 October 2019, 17:18
Speaking of aches.  My bucket dollys turned up today!  So that’s one less ache saved by not lugging buckets of water about. 

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The Slims creeper seat turns up tomorrow!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 October 2019, 17:31
Over the last 2-3 days, I’ve been getting my car’s bodywork ready to cope with whatever the winter weather throws at it; two bucket method wash, full decontamination (iron fallout remover, tar remover, clay), wash, machine polish, sealant, clean glass, dress tyres and exterior black trim, polish chrome exhaust tailpipes, vacuum interior and dress interior trim.

Paintwork Is swirl free and really shiny and feels super slick, so regular maintenance washes should be really easy. Just the wheels to do now........ :smiley:

You’ve been busy!  Sounds like it’s all set for the long winter months!

Yes I have  :smiley:. It was long overdue though, and I’m aching in places I didn’t know I could today!  :grin:

Good effort there SR! Mine just had a wash yesterday but it did have a decon, clay and wax a few weeks back. Swapped my wheels around last week and cleaned them as best as I could since it was raining! Need to get them off again for sealing.

Like you, I ache after doing these simple jobs now, must be time catching up :laugh:

Thanks! I was lucky with the weather - pretty much ideal for car washing / detailing at this time of year; decent temperature, dry, no wind and mainly cloudy, so no problem with dried on water spots.

Aches and pains seem to be an unfortunate consequence of getting old(er) - my mind tells me I’m still 18-20 years old, but my body quickly reminds me that I’m not!

Speaking of aches.  My bucket dollys turned up today!  So that’s one less ache saved by not lugging buckets of water about. 

The Slims creeper seat turns up tomorrow!

I like those! I could’ve made good use of a creeper seat yesterday :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2019, 18:22
The wheelie creeper seat arrived.  It’s fantastic!  That’s based on randomly wheeling it and myself around the driveway on it on arriving home from work, as it’s a bit dark for actual car washing tonight!

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Very versatile with the three positions but especially the Z seat position which is perfect for lower panel work and lowest seat position for wheel work.  The seat is moved into different positions via two quick release pins and takes only a second to alter. Also works on sloping ground and doesn’t roll away provided the castors are at the right angle.
 
Great buy!   
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 24 October 2019, 19:17
The wheelie creeper seat arrived.  It’s fantastic!  That’s based on randomly wheeling it and myself around the driveway on it on arriving home from work, as it’s a bit dark for actual car washing tonight!

Very versatile with the three positions but especially the Z seat position which is perfect for lower panel work and lowest seat position for wheel work.  The seat is moved into different positions via two quick release pins and takes only a second to alter. Also works on sloping ground and doesn’t roll away provided the castors are at the right angle.
 
Great buy!

A great addition to your detailing equipment Rebecca. When you’ve finished using it for car washing, you (or your daughter) could have hours of fun with it on your new paved driveway! :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 24 October 2019, 19:20
The wheelie creeper seat arrived.  It’s fantastic!  That’s based on randomly wheeling it and myself around the driveway on it on arriving home from work, as it’s a bit dark for actual car washing tonight!


Great buy!

Tell us that you had a torch in your hand and were making engine noises!!
Your neighbours can't possibly get bored...
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 24 October 2019, 19:26
The wheelie creeper seat arrived.  It’s fantastic!  That’s based on randomly wheeling it and myself around the driveway on it on arriving home from work, as it’s a bit dark for actual car washing tonight!


Great buy!

Tell us that you had a torch in your hand and were making engine noises!!
Your neighbours can't possibly get bored...

Ah, sorry to disappoint but no, no torch or engine noises. I’d actually promised someone I’d test out the seat on a sloping part of the drive to see if it rolled away, as they are considering one for themselves but have a sloping drive and concerned that the seat would whizz off. I’m not around at home next week so thought I’d test it before I went and let them know.  My neighbours are lovely, and the retired husband is a vintage motorbike nut who races Norton bikes and is often tinkering with his bikes, so he’s no stranger to such things!  In fact he’d probably want one himself!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2019, 12:45
Ran some snow foam and a soapy mitt over it.  Only four days since I last washed it but it’s been a grubby week’s driving to lots of muddy places.  Makes up for me leaving it I cleaned for weeks on end.

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The wheeled seat and bucket dollys I bought in the week have already proved their worth. Make things that much easier when moving around the car and working low down, especially the seat in the lowest position with the backrest, that’s really good. And a lot less aches afterwards!  
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 October 2019, 14:54
Can you sit on the seat with your legs under the car for working on the lower panels? That would be ace.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2019, 15:04
Can you sit on the seat with your legs under the car for working on the lower panels? That would be ace.

Well I guess much depends on the length of your legs but if positioned at angle to the car, I can slide my lower legs up to my knees under the body of the car, so that means I’m right up close to the panel. That’ll be really good for machine polishing.  The backrest makes all the difference, it’s very upright so puts you in just the right position whilst supporting you.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: dubber36 on 25 October 2019, 15:43
That's what I was thinking. I've sat on the floor with my legs under the car for that very job. Having the machine between chest and waist height in front of you is good. With the backrest it would make the job even more comfortable.

It's easy to think "oh sod it, it'll do," when it comes to the lower panels due to being awkward to get at comfortably.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 25 October 2019, 16:59
That's what I was thinking. I've sat on the floor with my legs under the car for that very job. Having the machine between chest and waist height in front of you is good. With the backrest it would make the job even more comfortable.

It's easy to think "oh sod it, it'll do," when it comes to the lower panels due to being awkward to get at comfortably.

Yes I know exactly what you mean when it comes doing the lower panels, the discomfort makes you settle for a substandard job.  This seat should definitely make a difference there.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 October 2019, 08:59
That's what I was thinking. I've sat on the floor with my legs under the car for that very job. Having the machine between chest and waist height in front of you is good. With the backrest it would make the job even more comfortable.

It's easy to think "oh sod it, it'll do," when it comes to the lower panels due to being awkward to get at comfortably.

That's where you need one of these...  :smiley:

https://www.quickjacklift.co.uk/car-lift-systems/bl-3500slx-portable-car-lift.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 November 2019, 15:07
Gave the inside a good clean and vacuum, it needed it!  All leather (incl steering wheel) cleaned with Gliptone Leather Cleaner, warm water and a soft upholstery brush.  Swissvax Quick Interior Finish used on rest of interior trim, Obsessive Detail glass cleaner on windows/infotainment screen.
 
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The outside is filthy but that’ll have to wait till next weekend.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 November 2019, 09:21
^ As always, looks great Booth.

Currently got nowhere to wash the cars so mine has had 3 make do washes in 3 months.

Had a chance to give a proper wash yesterday, forgot how much I love seeing it clean.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Adam T7 on 25 November 2019, 09:46
A bit damp yesterday, but managed a decent clean for first time in weeks.
Power wash, Dragons Breath on the wheels, Demon Shine Snow Foam, rinse, wash with Meguiars ultimate was and wax, rinse, dry and wax with Meguiars quick wax - rained last night, paint work beading up well.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 02 December 2019, 11:18
My ONR (Optimum No-Rinse) arrived last week, so on a very cold day I decided to give it a try.

I used my battery power washer to attack the lower side panels and rear hatch, then doing one side at a time I sprayed the ONR on to the car, and despite the name, rinsed it off with the power washer (using the bottle attachment, a 2-litre mineral water bottle is enough to thoroughly clean one side of the car).

Most of the dirt remaining after the initial wash came off with the power-washer rinse, and what was left was easily wiped away using a microfibre cloth.  I'm reluctant to believe the claims made for ONR, believing that if you wipe dirt away using a cloth, you're still dragging a dirt-encrusted cloth over your paintwork, but even so, the results were acceptable. 

I might try it a few more times over the winter, then have a good look at the paint and check for swirls under a powerful torch.  The worst-case scenario is that I may have to break out my DA polisher when the weather improves.

As a means to give your car a quick, and apparently effective clean during the winter months, or a hosepipe ban, this might have something going for it.  I'll report back at some point, and let you know if there's any paint damage.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 08 December 2019, 15:09
As the weather this weekend has not been as bad as the forecast would have us believe, I took the opportunity to give my Golf a wash yesterday, using Gyeon Bathe+ followed by a once-over with Gyeon Quick Detailer, with the windows cleaned with Stoners Invisible Glass.

Today, I finished the exterior with Auto Finesse on the black trim and window rubbers, Gyeon Tire (sic) treatment (not convinced by this, it's quite viscous, goes on easily, but doesn't last very long) on the tyres and sill extensions, and Solvol Autosol on the tailpipes.  The only thing I haven't done is another coating of Gtechniq C5 on the wheels, but I can do that after the next wash.

With the weather next week forecast as a mix of rain and wind, sometimes both together, it's a case of keeping the paintwork protected, and making regular washes as easy as possible.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 08 December 2019, 15:52
Dr Mike, CarPlan Tyre Slik is good stuff, cheap, very easy to apply and lasts well. At around £4, might be worth giving it a go?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 08 December 2019, 16:19
Dr Mike, CarPlan Tyre Slik is good stuff, cheap, very easy to apply and lasts well. At around £4, might be worth giving it a go?

Thanks, I'll give that a go next time - the problem is that the Gyeon stuff seems to last forever, it's very economical in use.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2019, 12:15
Dr Mike, CarPlan Tyre Slik is good stuff, cheap, very easy to apply and lasts well. At around £4, might be worth giving it a go?

Thanks, I'll give that a go next time - the problem is that the Gyeon stuff seems to last forever, it's very economical in use.

With Gyeon, you need to make sure the tyre is nice and clean and dry first (APC, stiff brush etc) and then it works really well if you can dry it on - hairdryer is perfect. It's a really good product is used correctly. I've just finished using a Chemical Guys one which is quite good but going back to Gyeon now. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 December 2019, 12:16
Single-stage paint correction and ceramic sealant for this manual V10.... What a noise it makes!

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 17 December 2019, 14:13
That looks very nice, Jim!

I've just spent an unpleasant hour and a half washing bits of the New Forest from my Golf.  It's one of the great ironies that we have to spend more time cleaning cars when the weather is, frankly, unsuitable for car cleaning.

It's damp, and while the water doesn't evaporate and leave residual spots on the paintwork, it doesn't dry properly either.

I hate winter.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: X42 on 22 December 2019, 18:14
That looks very nice, Jim!

I've just spent an unpleasant hour and a half washing bits of the New Forest from my Golf.  It's one of the great ironies that we have to spend more time cleaning cars when the weather is, frankly, unsuitable for car cleaning.

It's damp, and while the water doesn't evaporate and leave residual spots on the paintwork, it doesn't dry properly either.

I hate winter.


You and me both. I was wiping away at the rooftop for about 20 minutes when I realised all I was wiping was condensation. I managed to snag a free box from VW containing the full Diamondbrite Protection Kit.

It’s a used car GTI I’ve picked up but I’m a bit of a clean freak and always give a car a full once over if it’s been used before.

Started with a full dust down of the car
Pressure wash
Diamondbrite Shampoo sponge wash
Pressure wash X2 rinse and chamois dry
Waterless wash & wax all car clean and wipe
Diamondbrite Stage 1 & Stage 2 applied to all panels
Fast Glass / Meguairs Tire Gel applied

So the diamondbrite stuff does give off an absolutely lovely shine. I’m yet to see it’s “lifetime guarantee” and would be interested to see if it really does repel rain and protect the car. Still need something for the alloys, I’ve found the 19 inch Santiago’s to be particularly difficult to clean. Any recommendations from anyone for these?

Couldn’t get any pictures unfortunately as today is Winter Solstice and it was already sunset by the time I finished.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 22 December 2019, 18:47
I treat my Santiagos to a coating or two of Gtechniq C2v3. A powerwash gets the worst of the muck off then a mf wheel mitt for the faces, behind the spokes and the gulley behind the spokes. Wheel Woolies sort out the barrels a treat and I always give them a spray of QD. I try and get them off the car occasionally for a more thorough clean which probably doesn't take that much longer and keeps more of my skin on my hands rather than on the disc backing plates :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 24 December 2019, 11:16
GTechniq is the answer to most questions about keeping wheels looking good in winter.

They still become plastered with crud and brake dust, but a coating of GTechniq (I use C5) at least makes it come off easily, either with a pressure washer or snow foam.

There's no point in becoming too precious about the state of the roads, and the amount of crud which transfers itself to your car during the winter months, which seem to last from September to May.  All you can do is try to make it easier (or less of a problem) to remove.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 February 2020, 15:09
I've taken advantage of the lull before Storm Dennis to wash parts of Hampshire from the car, and give the paintwork a coat of Gyeon Quick Detailer, which I must say isn't the best QD that I've used.

It seemed like a good idea when I bought it, because I use Gyeon Bathe+ shampoo to wash the car, but the QD can leave some light smears on the paint. It's not as user-friendly as my favourite Quick Detailer, Poorboys QD+, which leaves a nice finish, and has Carnauba in it.  Carnauba is like catnip for me!

Still, at this time of year it's more about protection than appearance, and given how well the Bathe+ makes water bead and makes washing easier, I'm not complaining.

Apart from taking my son to collect his new (to him) Polo GTI this evening, I'm planning a weekend indoors!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 10 March 2020, 15:20
A good day, weather-wise, so out with the power washer and snow foam!  Followed by a spritzing with citrus pre-wash, a good rinse, shampoo with Gyeon Bathe+ and a quick coat of Gyeon Quick Detailer. 

I had bought a bottle of Gyeon snow foam several months ago, but the appalling weather of recent weeks has meant shampoo and dry only, but apart from the wind being a bit gusty today, it was ideal for a full-on clean, and I'm really pleased with the result.

You may have guessed by now that I'm quite keen on Gyeon stuff, and the results and beading show that it leaves a very good hydrophobic coating.  Snow foaming is a bit of a pain at the moment, requiring a long extension lead, but I'm in the process of having a power socket installed in my parking space, which will make life easier.  For now, I'm happy with what I achieved today - I might have a go at giving the wheels another coating of GTechniq C5 tomorrow, and treating the black trim with some Auto Finesse Dressle, which always makes the car look better, as it emphasises the contrast with the white paint.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 12 March 2020, 15:29
And now finished.

Yesterday I treated the black plastic trim with Auto Finesse Dressle, and today I polished the tailpipes with the Autoglym alternative to Solvol Autosol, wiped the tyres with Gyeon Tyre Dressing and gave the wheels a coat of GTechniq C5:

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Rain is now guaranteed for the next forty days and forty nights.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 12 March 2020, 16:49
Looking good there Dr Mike and yes, biblical downpours are guaranteed :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 25 March 2020, 23:03
First proper wash in 5 months  :shocked:
grime out on wheels & tires then rinse
gyone iron remover on wheels then rinse
auto gylym snow foam ,soak then rinse
bilt hamber shampoo wash then rinse
clayed ....
bilt hamber snow foam then rinse
dryed
bilt hamber double speed wax
tyres and trim gyone q2 tire
windows polished & exhaust
SHINEY AS....HAPPY NOW :grin: :grin: :grin:
THE JOYS OF SOCIAL DISTANCING
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 27 March 2020, 20:29
Good effort there hepton! Any photographic evidence?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: hepton on 28 March 2020, 12:54
Good effort there hepton! Any photographic evidence?
Didnt take any mate ,covered in bird poo next morning :angry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 28 March 2020, 12:59
Good effort there hepton! Any photographic evidence?
Didnt take any mate ,covered in bird poo next morning :angry:

Bloody birds!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 29 March 2020, 10:58
Lockdown has been productive, spent two days deep cleaning and polishing the old gurl

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 29 March 2020, 14:35
I like that extra image Eccie, great reflections! I'm looking forward to getting my car properly washed and decontaminated soon, well hopefully soon. Needs a good polish too, just debating whether to do it myself or get it done for me. Had the same debate with the last car which didn't get resolved in 4 years though :whistle: :rolleyes: :embarrassed:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Eccie on 01 April 2020, 08:44
One last reflection shot

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 April 2020, 17:04
Been a fair while since I posted anything in here! The Mk6 got a good clean today and then a wax top up with Collinite 845. Direct sunlight was a PITA for panel temps but it was nice to be outside for a bit at least! Not looking too shabby for 150,000 miles on the clock.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 05 April 2020, 17:27
Wow, still looking amazing, and on 150k miles? :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 April 2020, 17:45
Wow, still looking amazing, and on 150k miles? :smiley:

Yeah just over 150,500 miles now. It looks good in these pics but they flatter it. It definitely is showing it's age in certain places now. The Monzas are badly white wormed again now after they were refurbed in 2014. The front bumper and bonnet have stone chips galore and some of the lacquer is peeling on the front bumper. In addition to this it's still got scratches from where it's been hit while parked on tight roads in the UK and in Italy, a dirty football or something has bounced off the bonnet and left it's mark, and there are car park dings from careless people at the supermarket. Apart from that it looks good haha!

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 05 April 2020, 18:31
Haven't seen you in a while!

Just stand further back, looks great then  :tongue: :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: seabrook132 on 05 April 2020, 22:26
Haven't seen you in a while!

Just stand further back, looks great then  :tongue: :cool:

Haha that is definitely the answer! Cosmetic things will get sorted in time, mechanical stuff more important as obviously I do a lot of miles and depend on it.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 06 April 2020, 11:20
Wow, still looking amazing, and on 150k miles? :smiley:

Yeah just over 150,500 miles now. It looks good in these pics but they flatter it. It definitely is showing it's age in certain places now. The Monzas are badly white wormed again now after they were refurbed in 2014. The front bumper and bonnet have stone chips galore and some of the lacquer is peeling on the front bumper. In addition to this it's still got scratches from where it's been hit while parked on tight roads in the UK and in Italy, a dirty football or something has bounced off the bonnet and left it's mark, and there are car park dings from careless people at the supermarket. Apart from that it looks good haha!

Well it looks great for a scrapper!! My MK7 looked great but there were plenty of stonechips and a few odd dings too.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 April 2020, 15:31
Can't believe it's been nearly 2 years since getting the GTI - how time flies

Due to the current crisis and working from home for the last 3 weeks, I just haven't had the time to give it a good clean. It's actually been 6 weeks since the last wash (I know shameful), but last weekend with the good weather, I managed to give it a good bath and decontaimination with Autosmart Tardis, Iron-X, followed by a good mild clay.

Then applied Dodo Juice Lime prime with a DA, then two coats of Dodo Juice Purple Haze also with the DA. Pretty pleased with it overall, and the 19" alloys are still looking very smart with no white work or kerb damage at all.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 07 April 2020, 17:53
Looks fantastic, great job! :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: N14ll on 07 April 2020, 18:18
Still waiting on my new pressure washer & foam gun so just had a couple of buckets to work with but seeing as the sun was out & I had a day off work it got a quick basic clean using poorboys super slick & suds pH neutral car wash & stoner invisible glass. Didn't travel anywhere for scenic photos so just have to crappy ones from my driveway. Also one from couple of days ago parked beside a colleagues Transporter camper.
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And just a couple of nicer shots in the sun
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: karlos on 18 April 2020, 16:18
Last monday I gave mine a wash followed by a light DA polish with Auto Glym SRP topped off with Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax. Rain we've had today has brought out some nice beading.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 21 May 2020, 16:34
^^^ I love a nice beading shot, that looks good.

I've just rinsed the dust off of mine, again.  It's been seven weeks since I last filled up with fuel, the car has just been sitting under cover and doing a few short local journeys, so I have occasionally plugged my CTEK battery conditioner in to keep the battery topped up. 

One day the madness will end.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: N14ll on 24 May 2020, 16:27
Car has been with dealer the last 7 days getting paint correction & prepared for modesta ceramic coating which is due to start tomorrow. Took it out front of his garage this afternoon to inspect it in sunlight & I couldn’t believe it. Can’t wait to see how it looks when finished.
The wheels, callipers, inside wheel arches & front grille are ceramic coated just this morning. This guys attention to detail is crazy!
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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 May 2020, 17:03
Looking great!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: N14ll on 25 May 2020, 09:02
Looking great!
Just need some carbon mirrors now & it’ll be in good shape 😎😂
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 May 2020, 10:15
Looking great!
Just need some carbon mirrors now & it’ll be in good shape 😎😂

Actually that's good you say that as I'm thinking with things easing off I will see about going to the Post Office. They might be on their way to you quite soon!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 13 June 2020, 16:01
Well, I had to try out my newly-installed electrical socket in my parking bay, so I got out my power washer and mixed up a fairly concentrated snow foam (Ultimate Finish's in-house stuff, they sent me a five-litre container of it, and due to having to faff about with extension leads in the past to use the power washer, it would have been a lifetime's supply). 

I thought that I would try snow-foaming the car before I rinsed it.  I can't give a scientific analysis of the results, but the thicker foam "dwelt" well, and once rinsed away, I shampoo'd it with Gyeon Bathe+, rinsed and dried, then gave the upper surfaces a quick spritz with Gyeon QD, and the results are quite impressive.  The car becomes very dusty very quickly at he moment, hence the QD straight after drying.  The combination of Gyeon Bathe+ and Gyeon QD gives very satisfying beading whenever the car becomes wet. 

No pics, sorry, because I didn't have my phone with me.  Next time, perhaps. 
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 13 June 2020, 16:19
I'd wondered in the past about snowfoaming first, maybe I'll give it a go next time.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 13 June 2020, 19:09
I don’t do a pre-rinse before snowfoaming. I snowfoam first and then go round with a soft detailing brush to clean the fiddly bits on the car (grilles, door shuts, around fuel filler flap, exhaust tips, around the wheel bolt covers, the recessed parts of the wheels, brake callipers etc.) while the snow foam is doing its thing.

By the time I’ve finished those fiddly bits, the snow foam is well on the way to sliding off the paintwork. I‘ve usually got enough snow foam mix in the lance bottle to give it a second snowfoaming and leave it to dwell again while I fill my buckets and get my wash mitts and drying towels ready. Rinse off the snow foam and I’m ready to go, and pretty much all dirt is off the car before I start my usual three bucket wash.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dr Mike Oxgreen on 14 June 2020, 08:31
I had seen it discussed on other Forums, and thought that it was worth a try, on the basis of "what could possibly go wrong"?

I just left it to dwell, but SR's method above seems to make perfect sense, so I'll give that a try next time.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Adam T7 on 14 June 2020, 13:59
Each to their own, but I always rinse first based on the thought that anything that softens the crud has to be good news - just a thought, as I said, each to their own.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2020, 17:06
Each to their own, but I always rinse first based on the thought that anything that softens the crud has to be good news - just a thought, as I said, each to their own.

My thought too but on the other hand the snowfoam might hold on and soak in better on a dry car? Perhaps a chicken and egg situation. I'll try it and see what I prefer.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 14 June 2020, 19:04
Each to their own, but I always rinse first based on the thought that anything that softens the crud has to be good news - just a thought, as I said, each to their own.

My thought too but on the other hand the snowfoam might hold on and soak in better on a dry car? Perhaps a chicken and egg situation. I'll try it and see what I prefer.

That was my thinking on snowfoaming a dry car - better cling-ability (is that a word? :grin:). Also, as I usually double snow foam, any dirt should get softened pretty well the second time around if it hasn’t the first time.

During the winter months, I have occasionally done a pre-rinse before applying snow foam if my car is caked in dirt, but it’s the exception rather than the norm, as it’s very rarely caked in dirt.

IMO of the two methods - pre-rinse or no pre-rinse - there’s no right or wrong method. It’s what works best for you ;smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 December 2020, 16:54
Thought I’d pop into the Detailing section of the forum and brush off the cobwebs as there’s been no activity over here on the Detailing forum board since 22 September. Maybe it’s in lockdown? :whistle:

Gave my car a pre-winter clean and wax (Collinite 845 Insulator Wax) over the last couple of days. Oh, and ditched the Bridgestones and diamond cut Brescias and got my new wheels and tyres (Michelin PS4) fitted today. Wheels are RC Design RC32 in Ferric Grey Matt powdercoat finish; 7.5J x 18” ET51.

The car’s not quite as clean as it was yesterday as the roads were wet this morning on the way to get the wheels and tyres fitted. Hopefully it’s still clean enough to post a picture in the ‘what detailing have you done’ discussion thread :smiley:.

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Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Al1040 on 16 December 2020, 18:14
Thought I would follow your example SR, but nowhere in your league SR.
Gave the car a power wash pre-rise as it was filthy from a return trip to London and then snow-foam wash. Still not hugely convinced about the benefits of the snow foam, but probably as close as we will get to a white xmas :grin:
Unfortunately had to give next door's car a quick was down as it benefited from some of my foam! :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 December 2020, 19:18
Thought I would follow your example SR, but nowhere in your league SR.
Gave the car a power wash pre-rise as it was filthy from a return trip to London and then snow-foam wash. Still not hugely convinced about the benefits of the snow foam, but probably as close as we will get to a white xmas :grin:
Unfortunately had to give next door's car a quick was down as it benefited from some of my foam! :lipsrsealed:

Ha, ha. Perhaps I’ve started something.

I don’t use snow foam every time, as I don’t usually let my car get excessively dirty. If it does have dirt clinging to it, then I’ll get the snow foam out.

For me, I find the snow foam works best if it’s not too thick, so it runs off the car better - hopefully taking the dirt with it. I snowfoam on a dry car, then go around the car with a soft detailing brush and shampoo solution cleaning the fiddly bits while the snow foam’s doing its thing - fiddly bits are the wheel barrels, brake calipers, door shuts, inside fuel filler flap, honeycomb grilles, exhaust tailpipes etc. - by the time I’ve finished the fiddly bits, most of the snow foam will have run off the car. I give it a second snow foaming if I’ve got any solution left in the lance bottle, get my cleaning stuff ready, rinse off ant snow foam that’s left on the car and I’m ready to start the ‘safe’ wash.

I usually end up giving the neighbours garage door a quick snow foaming if the wind’s blowing from the wrong direction. I’ve avoided their car so far! :grin:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2020, 20:22
Looking great SR, the new wheels really suit it!

Confession time from me, for a variety of reasons, my car hasn't been washed since early September :embarrassed:. I've cleaned it inside a few times but that's all.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 16 December 2020, 21:03
Thanks @Watts. A forum member over on uk-polos.net forum has the 17” black version on their GTI and made the comment that they think they’re quite OEM in style, so maybe that’s why they suit the car.

I’d had the wheels bookmarked many months before I actually got the car. Being aftermarket alloys, even though the centre bore is standard VW size at 57.1, the centre caps are an odd size, so it’s looking unlikely that I’ll find VW centre caps. It doesn’t really bother me though.

Maybe you should be making your confession over in the ‘what detailing haven’t you done today’ thread :whistle:. Perhaps you can treat it to a wash over the Christmas period; consider it as your Christmas present to your car.

Exonian wanted me to post up a picture of my car. Do you think he’ll find the one in my earlier post as it’s on the Detailing forum board? I don’t think this is a place he visits much, if ever :grin:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 16 December 2020, 21:21
I don't think I can manage making that confession twice! It's been a difficult over the last few months, it's either been raining on my days off or if my day's off coincide with my OH's we have been going on days out. Not been feeling 100% either a fair bit of the time so the chances of washing the car have been few and far between. Still, it'll get done eventually and will look just as mucky again a few days after!

Exonian does look in I think but given there's been nothing for so long your post will be easily missed. Might be worth posting it in the what have you done in the MK7 section, I think there'll be a fair few people interested.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Al1040 on 17 December 2020, 12:44
Thanks SR, I may not be leaving it on long enough then.... as I have been rising it off after 10 mins or so :undecided:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 December 2020, 13:59
Thanks SR, I may not be leaving it on long enough then.... as I have been rising it off after 10 mins or so :undecided:

I think if it's so thick to be able to stay on for 10 minutes or more then it does sound like it needs diluting more. 5 minutes should be long enough. Even if it doesn't look like the snowfoam is shifting much it will be getting rid of some muck and losening what's left. Definitely worth doing, I too will try and give it a second go if there is enough left. You could also consider a citrus pre-wash too, not tried it myself but it does get recommended. Ultimately it's worth shifting as much muck as you can touchless.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: McCrae1971 on 17 January 2021, 20:47
Finally got the weather albeit still a bit cold and more importantly the time to give the car a wash since taking delivery.

Bilt Hamber Auto foam (no pre-rinse).
Bilt Auto wash
Decontamination using Korrosol
Clay bay although.
Scholl s40
Klasse sealant . Although ran out of time for 2nd coat.
Maguiers endurance  tyre gel
Scotch guard fabric.
 





(https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/41fb67d3eafa402a806ab345dc4b2077)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 January 2021, 20:52
Finally got the weather albeit still a bit cold and more importantly the time to give the car a wash since taking delivery.

Bilt Hamber Auto foam (no pre-rinse).
Bilt Auto wash
Decontamination using Korrosol
Clay bay although.
Scholl s40
Klasse sealant . Although ran out of time for 2nd coat.
Maguiers endurance  tyre gel
Scotch guard fabric.
 





(https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/41fb67d3eafa402a806ab345dc4b2077)

Good effort especially considering current temperatures! It looks like you tried to post an image, perhaps it was the wrong code you pasted?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: McCrae1971 on 17 January 2021, 21:21
Haven’t got a photobucket account so tried Lightroom. Obviously hasn’t worked :sad:

Shame we can’t just use photos straight from my IPad.

https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/b1b31536d9e84c299886a1cce39a2fe5


Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jv on 17 January 2021, 23:05
Indeed, that's Adobe making things difficult.

1 degree outside earlier so my car stays filthy  :laugh: lightweight  :laugh:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: McCrae1971 on 31 January 2021, 20:18
Indeed, that's Adobe making things difficult.

JV Thanks for sorting the upload off images out.



(https://i.postimg.cc/Zn45466q/53-E59749-9671-4111-893-E-2-EE59-FBF17-A3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9Y3q94L)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dave1rs on 21 February 2021, 19:06
Spent all day cleaning ,polishing,waxing etc

Used auto finesse products they worked well(were a gift). But not as good as some of my usual products.

Wanted to get it waxed having just been repaired at the body shop.

Pleased with the results but will look better when my new wheels arrive.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yr3yHX9/7-DB5-B34-F-2-E73-4-FC7-A736-5-A75930-AB608.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nMTj4ty9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/85s2DBp2/BE6-B3234-2-B44-4-CDA-932-E-6247716-C2-F7-E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQd64WZm)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 February 2021, 19:31
Lovely job! Nice to see some action in the detailing section for a change :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 24 February 2021, 22:09
Ok. So I know it’s not a Golf anymore but just wanted to show you my car now it’s been detailed and ceramic coated in case anyone needs convincing about getting a ceramic coating done 😎
All paint  given a decontamination wash and gloss enhancement then treated with a coat of Kamikaze Miyabi then another coat of Kamikaze Zipang for a deep glossy shine. Wheels removed and treated with Kamikaze Stance Rim. Brake callipers also treated with Stance Rim All exterior plastic trims given a coat of Gtechniq C4 and Glass with Gtechniq G1

(https://i.postimg.cc/DwQR1ctb/6-D8-FD62-C-76-B7-4806-8325-26-E045776-D59.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G42MCv3c)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLpRzygv/CF7-F53-FA-C769-425-D-80-D5-CEF8753-EEBE5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1GwT33D)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2bfw7BW/CF95-A0-C0-EC77-4531-965-E-0-E46405-C1164.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8Ct30zkp/ED6-A55-BF-D94-D-4487-8635-4-C1-FC0710771.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p95q9xn4)

Thanks
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 25 February 2021, 07:50
Looks fantastic! Lovely colour, a very smart Mini :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: mgregory on 25 February 2021, 08:30
That's gorgeous — can't believe the finish!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Kpow99 on 25 February 2021, 14:27
Looks amazing, who did it and how much may I ask?

I was thinking of a ceramic job myself.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 February 2021, 23:51
Spent all day cleaning ,polishing,waxing etc

Used auto finesse products they worked well(were a gift). But not as good as some of my usual products.

Wanted to get it waxed having just been repaired at the body shop.

Pleased with the results but will look better when my new wheels arrive.

@Dave1rs; Looks great - Moonstone grey is my favourite colour for the mk8 GTI. What wheels are you getting to replace the standard alloys with?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 26 February 2021, 23:54
Ok. So I know it’s not a Golf anymore but just wanted to show you my car now it’s been detailed and ceramic coated in case anyone needs convincing about getting a ceramic coating done 😎
All paint  given a decontamination wash and gloss enhancement then treated with a coat of Kamikaze Miyabi then another coat of Kamikaze Zipang for a deep glossy shine. Wheels removed and treated with Kamikaze Stance Rim. Brake callipers also treated with Stance Rim All exterior plastic trims given a coat of Gtechniq C4 and Glass with Gtechniq G1

@JB GTI; that’s one super shiny Mini. That colour will really ‘pop’ in the sunshine - looks great and you must be well pleased with the results.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 February 2021, 00:34
Looks fantastic! Lovely colour, a very smart Mini :smiley:
Thank you 🙂
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 February 2021, 00:35
That's gorgeous — can't believe the finish!

Thanks 👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 February 2021, 00:41
Looks amazing, who did it and how much may I ask?

I was thinking of a ceramic job myself.

Pristine Detailing in Loughborough I paid just over £800 and they had it for 4 days to allow sufficient time for curing between the ceramic coats on the paintwork plus all the other work.  I am really pleased with the results and happy to recommend them 👍👍👍
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: JB GTI on 27 February 2021, 00:42
Ok. So I know it’s not a Golf anymore but just wanted to show you my car now it’s been detailed and ceramic coated in case anyone needs convincing about getting a ceramic coating done 😎
All paint  given a decontamination wash and gloss enhancement then treated with a coat of Kamikaze Miyabi then another coat of Kamikaze Zipang for a deep glossy shine. Wheels removed and treated with Kamikaze Stance Rim. Brake callipers also treated with Stance Rim All exterior plastic trims given a coat of Gtechniq C4 and Glass with Gtechniq G1

@JB GTI; that’s one super shiny Mini. That colour will really ‘pop’ in the sunshine - looks great and you must be well pleased with the results.

Thanks. I am really pleased with the outcome 😎
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 April 2021, 11:36
So a question:

Just how effective is the coating on the brake calipers? Would imagine that the constant heating cooling would tear it off in next to no time? Did detailer have any info on this or is there anything from the supplier of the coating that I can look at?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 21 April 2021, 16:55
Finally made a start at washing the car. It's so bad I couldn't face doing it in one go :embarrassed:. So today the brown wheels became mostly black but they are going to have to come off for a thorough decontamination. Exhaust tips were polished, interior of the fuel flap and the sunroof was opened for all the hidden bits to be cleaned. Then the interior was vacuumed, dusted and all the plastics cleaned with Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 22 April 2021, 09:48
Finally made a start at washing the car. It's so bad I couldn't face doing it in one go :embarrassed:. So today the brown wheels became mostly black but they are going to have to come off for a thorough decontamination. Exhaust tips were polished, interior of the fuel flap and the sunroof was opened for all the hidden bits to be cleaned. Then the interior was vacuumed, dusted and all the plastics cleaned with Poorboys Natural Look Dressing.

I never look forward to cleaning a really dirty car, although going from really dirty to spotlessly clean is quite a rewarding outcome :cool:.

Look forward to seeing some pictures when it’s all clean and shiny :smiley:.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dave1rs on 23 April 2021, 20:54
Yesterday(and today)was all about car cleaning.

Car has been cleaned,clayed decontaminated etc to within an inch of its life,polished with a da then cleaned down and purely to satisfy my curiosity I tried out a diy ceramic coating. I was just curious how well they work so thought I’d give it a try.I opted for the Auto Finesse caramics kit,this consists of 4 individual kits inside,a ceramic kit for each of paint,wheels,glass and interior.
I’ve used the paint and glass kits so far they were very easy to use,and I think the results are pretty impressive for a kit that is priced at £100(I paid £53 using various discounts).admittedly they only last around 12 months but still good value if they last anywhere near that length of time. Wheels will be coming off tomorrow so that I can clean and coat them properly.

(https://i.postimg.cc/6pTjh7yz/0-BE7-D044-9251-4-CFF-AE6-B-BCD77-F1412-F2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FY5VrHbJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HnHv0By7/3-CC04626-B665-46-D8-B0-E4-197-CA38-E3-E92.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXSKmy4Y)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gkzBntpC/7285-B486-F72-E-4-A55-AC76-45-C5592439-CF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0QLQcCH)

(https://i.postimg.cc/kGnwRG0Q/7562-EB88-0-FC1-4949-A2-D2-72-BA8588-E5-A1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mz570L2k)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh5dSHmx/B9-B4218-F-BCA6-4-ADD-ADDD-9-DFB2-A68362-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4Y6bmRw2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gjNsVdpf/C937170-B-CED8-44-B1-87-EF-DF8549-EF221-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxx5yJcz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLQ8ZB5g/C98-BD17-F-EB47-4-BD9-BA84-922-FD298-A9-C3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZxfkKRw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fL7BbmrW/CD27-EC31-3947-4-A6-B-B5-DF-763210622047.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CB1jPB09)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fT8qX7TJ/E0-D67265-0976-48-CD-9836-8520190-F05-B4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2VBxNZWD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNZLwwhZ/E87-E4-C2-E-F874-43-B6-898-A-7955-F7-DD0-BCB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9JPNsMb)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 23 April 2021, 21:13
Great job there :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 23 April 2021, 23:03
@Dave1rs; good work - car looks great. Good to see shiny exhaust tips and dressed tyres - aspects that sometimes get missed. I’ll be interested to hear how the DIY ceramic coating holds up over the coming months.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Brocky_ on 24 April 2021, 02:14
Looks like you've done a pretty thorough job, Dave.  The car is looking very slick.  Nice work!  Thanks for posting the pic's.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Kpow99 on 24 April 2021, 21:05
Looks amazing. Tyre dressing, I find that once on it lasts one trip out and tyres are back to normal! 🙄 is there anything decent out there to keep them black a bit longer?
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 24 April 2021, 21:12
I've been using Car Plan for years. Reasonably priced, easy to apply and looks good. Lasts pretty well too.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/wheel-and-tyre-cleaning/carplan-tyre-slik-500ml-333815.html
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Dave1rs on 24 April 2021, 21:47
Looks amazing. Tyre dressing, I find that once on it lasts one trip out and tyres are back to normal! 🙄 is there anything decent out there to keep them black a bit longer?

Whatever you use,scrub the tyres first with a small soft brush,you will be amazed how much dirt comes off.....then the tyre dressing is on the tyre not dirt.

I currently use a Meguiars dressing.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Brocky_ on 25 April 2021, 01:50
Looks amazing. Tyre dressing, I find that once on it lasts one trip out and tyres are back to normal! 🙄 is there anything decent out there to keep them black a bit longer?
I recommend this - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/tuf-shine-tyre-shine-kit.

Gives you everything you need.  Apply one coat for a more factory matte finish and apply additional coats for more of a wet-look finish.  Lasts a good few weeks and, most importantly, doesn't sling onto the paintwork.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Kpow99 on 25 April 2021, 08:13
Looks amazing. Tyre dressing, I find that once on it lasts one trip out and tyres are back to normal! 🙄 is there anything decent out there to keep them black a bit longer?

Whatever you use,scrub the tyres first with a small soft brush,you will be amazed how much dirt comes off.....then the tyre dressing is on the tyre not dirt.

I currently use a Meguiars dressing.

Cheers, I’ll spend a bit more time scrubbing and see how I get on 😁😉
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: jf111 on 09 June 2021, 23:13
Actually managed to wash the car twice in two weeks and even apply some sealant/polish! Looks alright. Not perfect but it'll do!
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: willni on 10 June 2021, 23:02
Nothing exciting just a wash and a coat of sealant, the light had gone by the time I go round to getting a proper photo, not a bad thing though as it takes 24 hours for the gloss to full come through the sealant.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGdMD12g/IMG-0043.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3vwGKrb)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Brocky_ on 11 June 2021, 13:05
Looking good, Willni.  There's just something about a spankingly clean and shiny red GTI that's iconic.  It's a shame that the Mk.8 red isn't really red.

Just about to go out and give mine a bath too.

By the way, what are you using to blank out your reg plate?  I always have to 'splodge' mine out using MS Paint and it kinda ruins the photo.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: willni on 11 June 2021, 14:45
Looking good, Willni.  There's just something about a spankingly clean and shiny red GTI that's iconic.  It's a shame that the Mk.8 red isn't really red.

Just about to go out and give mine a bath too.

By the way, what are you using to blank out your reg plate?  I always have to 'splodge' mine out using MS Paint and it kinda ruins the photo.

There really is, I'd only ever have a GTI in red for it's heritage but like the shift from Mars Red to Tornado red the Mk8 Kings Red is moving with the times!

I've an iphone and when you hit edit there's an option in the top right corner for 'Mark up', where you can colour match a sample from where you want in the photo then I just draw a line over. I'm sure there's a high-tech method of it but it's easy and works  :grin:

If you're on an android try googling "Android Picture mark-up equivalent" might find something just as easy.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Brocky_ on 11 June 2021, 19:16
There really is, I'd only ever have a GTI in red for it's heritage but like the shift from Mars Red to Tornado red the Mk8 Kings Red is moving with the times!

That's one hell of a move, though.  I am sure they could've stayed a little closer to red than burgundy, as KR just doesn't look GTI enough, in my opinion.


I've an iphone and when you hit edit there's an option in the top right corner for 'Mark up', where you can colour match a sample from where you want in the photo then I just draw a line over. I'm sure there's a high-tech method of it but it's easy and works  :grin:

If you're on an android try googling "Android Picture mark-up equivalent" might find something just as easy.

Oh, really? Yours looks like it has been blanked automatically by the app. You've basically used the same method as mine but you've clearly got better technique than me....or not as fat fingers!  :grin:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51068542416_a5bc13cab7_b.jpg)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: willni on 11 June 2021, 20:27

That's one hell of a move, though.  I am sure they could've stayed a little closer to red than burgundy, as KR just doesn't look GTI enough, in my opinion.

Oh, really? Yours looks like it has been blanked automatically by the app. You've basically used the same method as mine but you've clearly got better technique than me....or not as fat fingers!  :grin:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51068542416_a5bc13cab7_b.jpg)

I agree probably could've stayed closer to red but having seen a Cupra in a similar colour it looks very smart.

You can zoom in on the photo and draw over it, it makes it much more accurate  :smiley:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 14 June 2021, 10:28
Hopefully this won't ruin my plans but tomorrow could be wash day for my car! And if so, for the second time this year :embarrassed:. I've a day off, looks like it won't be too hot and hopefully a bit overcast. Feeling like I might have the energy for it as well so the stars could all be aligned at last! All going well I'd like to de-tar and get some wax on it too. Fingers crossed :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 June 2021, 10:58
I think I'm just going to have to use either a car wash or the local hand car wash people. I'm just never going to get my car looking clean :cry:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 15 June 2021, 12:31
I think I'm just going to have to use either a car wash or the local hand car wash people. I'm just never going to get my car looking clean :cry:

Don’t give up - where there’s a will, there’s a way :smiley:.

Mine’s looking reasonably clean just now, if you look past the stuck on squashed bugs on the front, and the thick layer of dust on the roof and bonnet. I’ll be using it over the next few days when rain and thunderstorms are forecast in my part of the world, so it’ll soon look dirty.

Car clean is on my ‘to do’ list for the weekend or early next week.

Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 15 June 2021, 14:26
Cheers SR. It's just so frustrating. The last wash was in January! Perhaps I'll pour some shampoo on it when the storms come :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2021, 16:32
Finally managed to give it a wash. Not my finest hour and really didn't enjoy doing it. Was after an early shift at work and it was rather humid. Plus the filth that came off was unbelievable :sad:. Still, it's looking a lot better (from a distance) but does need decontaminating and sealing. I'm seriously thinking about going down the ceramic coating route but there are a few stonechips to sort out on the front end first.

Don't look closely at the wheels, there just wasn't time today :rolleyes:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wkXqPch/20210617-162509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9hvBDms)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mrKYW8vH/20210617-162353.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wtcyhcTq)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 June 2021, 17:14
Finally managed to give it a wash. Not my finest hour and really didn't enjoy doing it. Was after an early shift at work and it was rather humid. Plus the filth that came off was unbelievable :sad:. Still, it's looking a lot better (from a distance) but does need decontaminating and sealing. I'm seriously thinking about going down the ceramic coating route but there are a few stonechips to sort out on the front end first.

Don't look closely at the wheels, there just wasn't time today :rolleyes:

Looks good again @Watts. :cool:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2021, 19:21
Looks good again @Watts. :cool:

Cheers, I had to rush it as we go away tomorrow and I do like the car to look reasonable before a long journey (or three...). The wheels need a lot of effort but if I decide to get it ceramic coated, the detailer can have that little pleasure :whistle:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Markee on 10 April 2022, 23:23
As the weather was good this weekend i spent most of it cleaning the car, i didn't intend to do any more after the Saturday but today was good so i took the opportunity for some super resin polish and ceramic spray.
Vacuumed, interior shampoo and fast glass for the shiny bits inside. Polar blast/wash/seal, wheel cleaner and fast glass for the outside. Happy with the result, i quite enjoy cleaning cars but i couldn't do it for a living, it's back breaking!

(https://i.postimg.cc/76cnWXvF/Snow-Foam.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFGZDG18)
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNRgK2kF/Super-Resin-Polish-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5FMmWTL)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NjwptNyY/Rapid-Ceramic-Spray-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WhXM6w6f)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fy9y8RC7/Rapid-Ceramic-Spray-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y377dBwW)

Also fitted some wind deflectors, i appreciate they're marmite but as someone who drives everywhere with the window open i need them otherwise i get dripped on  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/FHmg87qH/Wind-Deflectors-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJTMzNkB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VLXWKjKh/Wind-Deflectors-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JG4XnBV3)

The downside to this weekend is i have spotted a few more stone chips than i'd originally seen, whether that was down to the dealership covering them up well or in my excitement of buying the car i'd missed them (or a combo of both). Now i need to decide if i'm going down the route of touch ups and cocktail sticks or bite the bullet and get it down properly  :sad:
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: willni on 11 April 2022, 19:16
As the weather was good this weekend i spent most of it cleaning the car, i didn't intend to do any more after the Saturday but today was good so i took the opportunity for some super resin polish and ceramic spray.
Vacuumed, interior shampoo and fast glass for the shiny bits inside. Polar blast/wash/seal, wheel cleaner and fast glass for the outside. Happy with the result, i quite enjoy cleaning cars but i couldn't do it for a living, it's back breaking!

Also fitted some wind deflectors, i appreciate they're marmite but as someone who drives everywhere with the window open i need them otherwise i get dripped on  :grin:


The downside to this weekend is i have spotted a few more stone chips than i'd originally seen, whether that was down to the dealership covering them up well or in my excitement of buying the car i'd missed them (or a combo of both). Now i need to decide if i'm going down the route of touch ups and cocktail sticks or bite the bullet and get it down properly  :sad:

I think your the first tornado red TCR I've ever seen, it's very refreshing to see!

I went the Xpel Self-Healing PPF route on my TR, expensive yes, do I regret it? Absolutely not if anything I wish I ppf'd more! It's worth looking into if you're thinking of keeping the car long term and get the stone chips touched in with a pen before it's wrapped.

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SJW0KBZ/IMG-2537.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yv6j98Rr)
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Markee on 11 April 2022, 21:24
I think your the first tornado red TCR I've ever seen, it's very refreshing to see!
Thanks Will, your PP is looking very nice  :wink:  My journey to getting the TCR over the last 8 months has been a bit odd. I was very much in SUV territory (i had a knee replacement 3 years ago so getting in and out of higher vehicles was easier) last August when i p/x'd my Kia Sportage in for a 67 plate Tiguan R-Line, it was almost perfect for me, except that it just felt a bit too sensible. I also felt with the 'R-Line' i was getting an exclusive range, i soon realised that VW slapped the 'R-Line' badge on a lot of models! This got me thinking about the Tiguan R, however i couldn't justify the £46k-£50k price tag, especially when compared to the Golf R. This in turn got me thinking about the PP and whilst looking into the PP i discovered the TCR. I was fortunate that the dealership had two, my red one and a black one, what swung it was the extra body kit and decals stood out more. It's been a long long time since a car has put a smile on my face, the TCR has done that and more, i actually want to go out for a drive even if i don't need to go anywhere.......which is great with fuel prices going through the roof  :grin: The added bonus as well is that i have had no issues getting in and out with my knee, the Golf is a miracle worker!

I went the Xpel Self-Healing PPF route on my TR, expensive yes, do I regret it? Absolutely not if anything I wish I ppf'd more! It's worth looking into if you're thinking of keeping the car long term and get the stone chips touched in with a pen before it's wrapped.
Something Protection Film? I saw it mentioned somewhere when i was looking for detailers near me but didn't look into it, i plan to keep the TCR for a long time, dare i say it i might even be the last owner of it, so PPF might be something worth looking into.
Title: Re: What detailing have you done today?
Post by: Adam T7 on 12 April 2022, 08:28
I've been using Car Plan for years. Reasonably priced, easy to apply and looks good. Lasts pretty well too.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/wheel-and-tyre-cleaning/carplan-tyre-slik-500ml-333815.html

I use Autoglym Tyre Dressing but ditch the spray and sponge it on - less mess. Seems to last a few weeks.