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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Wide on 19 July 2017, 18:19
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A common car wash now when you have been influenced by all detailing movies on Youtube. :grin: :grin:
It was easier before ... * :angry:
Are there more than I who have ten doubled their account for detailing products ?! :laugh:
But I love to wash, so this is done just to reflect how it was earlier to today when everything is so easy to be influenced by ..
When i hade my GTI Mk2 about 15 years ago, i probably had 5 bottles of detailing products.
Today a have probably 50 different of bottles with "clever" things, think i been pranked.. :whistle: :grin:
https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU (https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU)
*update*
Based on your comments and tips on my previous washing video.
So I have now changed how I wash the car. :)
What has changed.
Run with two bucket method.
A separate bucket for rims and insect cleaning
Rinse off the car with water directly from the water hose
Wipe with air compressor to begin with.
Yes, it's not simple, but fun;)
https://youtu.be/4rnoS-oqM88 (https://youtu.be/4rnoS-oqM88)
New PPF on the facelift GTI ( Paint Protection Film )
https://youtu.be/BC6N5dAYBac (https://youtu.be/BC6N5dAYBac)
And detailing the Calipers ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEFM52cpwM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEFM52cpwM)
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I've got a few bottles.....
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4301/35987674496_cc6a6a7140_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WQ7eQu)
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A common car wash now when you have been influenced by all detailing movies on Youtube. :grin: :grin:
It was easier before ... * :angry:
Are there more than I who have ten doubled their account for detailing products ?! :laugh:
But I love to wash, so this is done just to reflect how it was earlier to today when everything is so easy to be influenced by ..
When i hade my GTI Mk2 about 15 years ago, i probably had 5 bottles of detailing products.
Today a have probably 50 different of bottles with "clever" things, think i been pranked.. :whistle: :grin:
https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU (https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU)
Just a tip...
If you make your final rinse of the car a rinse using just the open end of a hose (unhooked from the pressure washer), it will leave much less standing water on the car to be dried off with drying towels which can inflict a surprising amount of swirls. Helps keep your paintwork in good shape. :smiley:
You may find some fellow ex-common car wash buddies here. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0
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A common car wash now when you have been influenced by all detailing movies on Youtube. :grin: :grin:
It was easier before ... * :angry:
Are there more than I who have ten doubled their account for detailing products ?! :laugh:
But I love to wash, so this is done just to reflect how it was earlier to today when everything is so easy to be influenced by ..
When i hade my GTI Mk2 about 15 years ago, i probably had 5 bottles of detailing products.
Today a have probably 50 different of bottles with "clever" things, think i been pranked.. :whistle: :grin:
https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU (https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU)
Just a tip...
If you make your final rinse of the car a rinse using just the open end of a hose (unhooked from the pressure washer), it will leave much less standing water on the car to be dried off with drying towels which can inflict a surprising amount of swirls. Helps keep your paintwork in good shape. :smiley:
You may find some fellow ex-common car wash buddies here. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0
I only followed that tip for the first time last weekend and its a really good one, makes a big difference.....Rebecca can I place an order please?.... :shocked: .....actually best not Ive had too much delivered this week already.... mind you plastic containers look a good idea :whistle:
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I'm no expert in detailing but I don't think I would use the same wash mitt for the wheels and the paintwork
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I've got a few bottles.....
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4301/35987674496_cc6a6a7140_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WQ7eQu)
Jesus :laugh: :laugh: You win big time!
Nice order you have! :wink:
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A common car wash now when you have been influenced by all detailing movies on Youtube. :grin: :grin:
It was easier before ... * :angry:
Are there more than I who have ten doubled their account for detailing products ?! :laugh:
But I love to wash, so this is done just to reflect how it was earlier to today when everything is so easy to be influenced by ..
When i hade my GTI Mk2 about 15 years ago, i probably had 5 bottles of detailing products.
Today a have probably 50 different of bottles with "clever" things, think i been pranked.. :whistle: :grin:
https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU (https://youtu.be/nYeAR8aWOFU)
Just a tip...
If you make your final rinse of the car a rinse using just the open end of a hose (unhooked from the pressure washer), it will leave much less standing water on the car to be dried off with drying towels which can inflict a surprising amount of swirls. Helps keep your paintwork in good shape. :smiley:
You may find some fellow ex-common car wash buddies here. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=56.0
:huh:That was smart!.
Thanks will try that next time! :smiley:
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I only followed that tip for the first time last weekend and its a really good one, makes a big difference.....Rebecca can I place an order please?.... :shocked: .....actually best not Ive had too much delivered this week already.... mind you plastic containers look a good idea :whistle:
It makes a big difference.
Tell me what you want and I'll see if I have it in stock. :laugh:
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I'm no expert in detailing but I don't think I would use the same wash mitt for the wheels and the paintwork
O No :smiley:: Uses a "special" glove to the wheels and the exhaust tip and a bucket for that..
Then a bucket and wash mitt for the rest of the car... :smiley:
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I've got a few bottles.....
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4301/35987674496_cc6a6a7140_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WQ7eQu)
Jesus :laugh: :laugh: You win big time!
If I'd known it was a competition, I'd have upped my game. :laugh:
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
:grin: :grin: Probibly..
I am in the board in this area, so most people know I like cars .. ( and wash them.. ) :grin: :grin: :grin:
Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
:grin: :grin: Probibly..
I am in the board in this area, so most people know I like cars .. ( and wash them.. ) :grin: :grin: :grin:
Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
I do
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
:grin: :grin: Probibly..
I am in the board in this area, so most people know I like cars .. ( and wash them.. ) :grin: :grin: :grin:
Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
I do
With brushes?! :sad:.
In the winter i do some automative car wash, but not with brushes.. But it is Worthless will not be clean at all .. :grin::grin:
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I give away my old detailing products to friends and neighbours it keeps the count down. I only keep the products im currently using. It also helps to stop them thinking im crazy as they slowly get addicted too.
As for drying, I do get a few odd looks as I blow dry the cars.. :evil:
Ive never used automated car washes or any other type not because of youtube but because you just don't know whats in them.
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
:grin: :grin: Probibly..
I am in the board in this area, so most people know I like cars .. ( and wash them.. ) :grin: :grin: :grin:
Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
I do
With brushes?! :sad:.
In the winter i do some automative car wash, but not with brushes.. But it is Worthless will not be clean at all .. :grin::grin:
I bring all my detailing stuff there and only use the pressure washer part of it. Only touch it with my own stuff, except for the water.
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Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
Yes. I took a car to an auto car wash in 2015. It was the loaner Audi VW gave me whilst waiting for my R to arrive.
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I've never taken my own car to a car wash. I was always taught from a very young age that they're bad for paintwork. Growing up my dad's cars used to be covered in fine scratches from the brushes. I imagine modern car washes are better, but i'm far too tight to pay for something I can do myself.
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Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
Yes. I took a car to an auto car wash in 2015. It was the loaner Audi VW gave me whilst waiting for my R to arrive.
Haven't used an auto wash since 1983 and wouldn't. I'd rather leave my car dirty until I've time to wash it properly.
I bought a new car from a garage in 1986 and they used to put all their new cars through the auto wash prior to customers collecting them. Even back then, in the days of single bucket and sponge washing, I instructed them not to put my car through the car wash!
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I give away my old detailing products to friends and neighbours it keeps the count down. I only keep the products im currently using. It also helps to stop them thinking im crazy as they slowly get addicted too.
As for drying, I do get a few odd looks as I blow dry the cars.. :evil:
Ive never used automated car washes or any other type not because of youtube but because you just don't know whats in them.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
I will try to blow dry my car next time!!. I haven´t used my air compress yet.. :sad: :grin:
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I give away my old detailing products to friends and neighbours it keeps the count down. I only keep the products im currently using. It also helps to stop them thinking im crazy as they slowly get addicted too.
As for drying, I do get a few odd looks as I blow dry the cars.. :evil:
Ive never used automated car washes or any other type not because of youtube but because you just don't know whats in them.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
I will try to blow dry my car next time!!. I haven´t used my air compress yet.. :sad: :grin:
what about using one of these?
https://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=5623&?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-drpjOya1QIV16ntCh2ZjgkWEAQYAyABEgLWdvD_BwE
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I give away my old detailing products to friends and neighbours it keeps the count down. I only keep the products im currently using. It also helps to stop them thinking im crazy as they slowly get addicted too.
As for drying, I do get a few odd looks as I blow dry the cars.. :evil:
Ive never used automated car washes or any other type not because of youtube but because you just don't know whats in them.
I will try to blow dry my car next time!!. I haven´t used my air compress yet.. :sad: :grin:
what about using one of these?
https://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=5623&?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-drpjOya1QIV16ntCh2ZjgkWEAQYAyABEgLWdvD_BwE
When i read your comment! .. :grin: :grin:
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p408/Mangewide/DSC_0140_zpsgyniqnw8.jpg)
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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I give away my old detailing products to friends and neighbours it keeps the count down. I only keep the products im currently using. It also helps to stop them thinking im crazy as they slowly get addicted too.
As for drying, I do get a few odd looks as I blow dry the cars.. :evil:
Ive never used automated car washes or any other type not because of youtube but because you just don't know whats in them.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
I will try to blow dry my car next time!!. I haven´t used my air compress yet.. :sad: :grin:
what about using one of these?
https://www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=5623&?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-drpjOya1QIV16ntCh2ZjgkWEAQYAyABEgLWdvD_BwE
I don't think the Karcher window cleaner / dryer would be good to use on a car's bodywork. It looks as if you have to drag it across the surface to be dried, making contact with the bodywork; if so, it would be a great scratch and swirl inducer, and it wouldn't fit all the contours of the bodywork.
I dry my car by rinsing with an open ended hose to 'sheet' most of the water off. I then blow dry with one of these;
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/metro-vac-sidekick-blaster/prod_1152.html
it's really good for all those water traps like the grill, badges, door mirrors, door handles number plate surrounds, wheel bolt recesses etc. too.
Any small amount of water drops that are left on the bodywork and wheels, I finish off with fluffy drying towels.
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For drying, I use this MetroVac Vac n Blo, which is a vacuum and dryer (separate chambers) and does both very well. I upgraded to this from the Sidekick mentioned above by SRGTD, which is also great, but the Vac n Blo has a more powerful motor so greater drying power.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html
After washing and a jet wash rinse, I make the final rinse an open ended hose method previously recommended, to chase majority of water off with the vac n blo, and blot last few drops with WoWo drying towels which are ace. The drying stage is one of the most important for minimising swirls.
https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/twin-layer-drying-towel
Mk7 Mods - shouldn't this thread be shifted to the Detailing Section?
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For drying, I use this MetroVac Vac n Blo, which is a vacuum and dryer (separate chambers) and does both very well. I upgraded to this from the Sidekick mentioned above by SRGTD, which is also great, but the Vac n Blo has a more powerful motor so greater drying power.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html
After washing and a jet wash rinse, I make the final rinse an open ended hose method previously recommended, to chase majority of water off with the vac n blo, and blot last few drops with WoWo drying towels which are ace. The drying stage is one of the most important for minimising swirls.
https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/twin-layer-drying-towel
Mk7 Mods - shouldn't this thread be shifted to the Detailing Section?
Jesus.. :shocked:
The Kerscher was a joke!, i have used it to the house today.. :wink:
But the Sidekick Blaster, look lite a awsome thing!!. Time to spend some more.. :sad: :grin:
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For drying, I use this MetroVac Vac n Blo, which is a vacuum and dryer (separate chambers) and does both very well. I upgraded to this from the Sidekick mentioned above by SRGTD, which is also great, but the Vac n Blo has a more powerful motor so greater drying power.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html
After washing and a jet wash rinse, I make the final rinse an open ended hose method previously recommended, to chase majority of water off with the vac n blo, and blot last few drops with WoWo drying towels which are ace. The drying stage is one of the most important for minimising swirls.
https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/twin-layer-drying-towel
Mk7 Mods - shouldn't this thread be shifted to the Detailing Section?
Jesus.. :shocked:
Jesus, what? :huh:
Glad the Karcher blade was a joke because that would **** up your paintwork good and proper! :sick:
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I can vouch for the Sidekick as a really good piece of kit ( I was the one who benifitted from Booth's upgrade :wink:) open ended hose followed by the side kick and a WoWo plush drying towel to mop up what's left makes the job a breeze even if you do look a total tool :whistle:
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For drying, I use this MetroVac Vac n Blo, which is a vacuum and dryer (separate chambers) and does both very well. I upgraded to this from the Sidekick mentioned above by SRGTD, which is also great, but the Vac n Blo has a more powerful motor so greater drying power.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html
After washing and a jet wash rinse, I make the final rinse an open ended hose method previously recommended, to chase majority of water off with the vac n blo, and blot last few drops with WoWo drying towels which are ace. The drying stage is one of the most important for minimising swirls.
https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/twin-layer-drying-towel
Mk7 Mods - shouldn't this thread be shifted to the Detailing Section?
Jesus.. :shocked:
Jesus, what? :huh:
Glad the Karcher blade was a joke because that would **** up your paintwork good and proper! :sick:
Sorry :), i was impressed of the stuff you have. Al in a possitive way ;).
Hard to write in English sometime.. :grin:
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I can vouch for the Sidekick as a really good piece of kit ( I was the one who benifitted from Booth's upgrade :wink:) open ended hose followed by the side kick and a WoWo plush drying towel to mop up what's left makes the job a breeze even if you do look a total tool :whistle:
Yep, when my car's covered in snow foam and when I'm using the Sidekick it usually provokes some predictable comments from the neighbours who are members of the single bucket and sponge club.
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For drying, I use this MetroVac Vac n Blo, which is a vacuum and dryer (separate chambers) and does both very well. I upgraded to this from the Sidekick mentioned above by SRGTD, which is also great, but the Vac n Blo has a more powerful motor so greater drying power.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/interior/metro-vac-vac-n-blow/prod_1090.html
After washing and a jet wash rinse, I make the final rinse an open ended hose method previously recommended, to chase majority of water off with the vac n blo, and blot last few drops with WoWo drying towels which are ace. The drying stage is one of the most important for minimising swirls.
https://wo-wo.co.uk/collections/wo-wo-car-detailing-products/products/twin-layer-drying-towel
Mk7 Mods - shouldn't this thread be shifted to the Detailing Section?
Jesus.. :shocked:
Jesus, what? :huh:
Glad the Karcher blade was a joke because that would **** up your paintwork good and proper! :sick:
Sorry :), i was impressed of the stuff you have. Al in a possitive way ;).
Hard to write in English sometime.. :grin:
Lol, no worries. Just used to people ridiculing my detailing habit. :laugh: :embarrassed:
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I can vouch for the Sidekick as a really good piece of kit ( I was the one who benifitted from Booth's upgrade :wink:) open ended hose followed by the side kick and a WoWo plush drying towel to mop up what's left makes the job a breeze even if you do look a total tool :whistle:
How is my old Sidekick? Still going strong I hope. :smiley:
Who cares what the neighbours think. :evil:
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Who cares what the neighbours think. :evil:
I don't. I'm happy to let them use grit-laden sponges, so I can admire their nicely swirled paintwork when the sun comes out. :smiley:
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
:grin: :grin: Probibly..
I am in the board in this area, so most people know I like cars .. ( and wash them.. ) :grin: :grin: :grin:
Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
Mate some people live in flats and can't easily wash the car themselves, much as we'd like to. I can't lug buckets of water 50 yards to and from a communal car park to wash mine, let alone do all the detailing stuff. There is a local drive through where the guys there do a good job in my opinion.
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(https://s5.postimg.org/g2h0t6auf/Screenshot_20170720-085317.png) (https://postimg.org/image/eao1y9rhf/)
You do realise that there are people up there looking out saying, Jesus look at the way this guy is washing his car. :laugh:
:grin: :grin: Probibly..
I am in the board in this area, so most people know I like cars .. ( and wash them.. ) :grin: :grin: :grin:
Do anyone dare to admit they wash the car in an automotive car wash?!?! :wink: :laugh:
Mate some people live in flats and can't easily wash the car themselves, much as we'd like to. I can't lug buckets of water 50 yards to and from a communal car park to wash mine, let alone do all the detailing stuff. There is a local drive through where the guys there do a good job in my opinion.
No i didn´t ment like that, i have also lived in a Flat.
But here in Sweden we have a lot of Carwash halls . There you can wash your car by hand yourself. I always go to these places in the Winter :)
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Based on your comments and tips on my previous washing video.
So I have now changed how I wash the car. :)
What has changed.
Run with two bucket method.
A separate bucket for rims and insect cleaning
Rinse off the car with water directly from the water hose
Wipe with air compressor to begin with.
Yes, it's not simple, but fun;)
https://youtu.be/4rnoS-oqM88 (https://youtu.be/4rnoS-oqM88)
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New PPF on the facelift GTI ( Paint Protection Film ) :grin:
https://youtu.be/BC6N5dAYBac (https://youtu.be/BC6N5dAYBac)
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And some detailing of the Calipers.. :grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEFM52cpwM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEFM52cpwM)