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Offline JonnyG

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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #30 on: 15 November 2009, 17:08 »
Quote from: dubplate Dan on 14 November 2009, 15:40
[snowfoam will foam up alot more than standard shampoo will, though that turtlewax stuff is ok for washing it wont do the same job as snowfoam.

Agreed, but the point I was trying to make was that after using all the products and Dodo waxes VWKev has bought, he should'nt need anything more than a mild shampoo to wash his car.   Anything stronger will just remove the wax layers quicker.
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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #31 on: 15 November 2009, 22:00 »
Quote from: JonnyG on 15 November 2009, 17:08
Quote from: dubplate Dan on 14 November 2009, 15:40
[snowfoam will foam up alot more than standard shampoo will, though that turtlewax stuff is ok for washing it wont do the same job as snowfoam.

Agreed, but the point I was trying to make was that after using all the products and Dodo waxes VWKev has bought, he should'nt need anything more than a mild shampoo to wash his car.   Anything stronger will just remove the wax layers quicker.

spot on with the above dude,

you can get ph neutral snowfoam which wont strip wax layers :wink:
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Offline MDSS MK6

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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #32 on: 20 November 2009, 13:02 »
Kev....from what I've just seen come off my car, you really should have a go with the clay bar!!
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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #33 on: 20 November 2009, 13:21 »
Quote from: MDSS MK6 on 20 November 2009, 13:02
Kev....from what I've just seen come off my car, you really should have a go with the clay bar!!

I'll def use it next time around.  :smiley:
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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #34 on: 20 November 2009, 14:16 »
I think I'm starting to understand why the pro detailers charge what they do :wink: I haqve to stop now, I've run out of cloths! (thats my excuse & I'm sticking to it :wink:)
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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #35 on: 20 November 2009, 16:07 »
Quote from: MDSS MK6 on 20 November 2009, 14:16
I think I'm starting to understand why the pro detailers charge what they do :wink: I haqve to stop now, I've run out of cloths! (thats my excuse & I'm sticking to it :wink:)


Can never have enough cloths. I think I need more.  :grin:
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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #36 on: 20 November 2009, 20:41 »
Quote from: MDSS MK6 on 20 November 2009, 14:16
I think I'm starting to understand why the pro detailers charge what they do :wink: I haqve to stop now, I've run out of cloths! (thats my excuse & I'm sticking to it :wink:)



yep :smiley: we charge what we charge due to the time and effort it takes to get cars looking spot on, as your finding out its not a five min job :huh:
its an art my friend :wink:
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Offline MDSS MK6

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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #37 on: 21 November 2009, 12:18 »
And while I'm sure a pro detail would probably look even better, its a rewarding thing to see something like the original quality of finish re-emerge. Mine's a pearlesant grey (the r32 one) so it doesn't gleam quite like a metallic, but the pearl effect itself is so much more obvious, and thats in this dull light. Ran out of daylight last night, so theres a few layers to go yet, but I'm pretty chuffed so far. In particular, the effects of claying (which is really easy so don't be put off) are phenomenal. I think waxamomo's added touch with the sweets is cool too, a few extra calories to help you plough on :wink:
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Re: Just bought myself a tonne of stuff
« Reply #38 on: 21 November 2009, 18:05 »
I agree, it's a great felling when you have worked for a few hours to stand back and see what you have achieved.

I hope tomorrow is good weather so I can get a few hours on my own car  :smiley:

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