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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 13:48

Title: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 13:48: Has anyone ever tried this.....

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/NEVR-DULL_Magic_Polishing_Wadding

Apparently removes the stuck on carbon to leave your exhaust shiny, and can also be used on alloys to get brake dust off easily....
Seems like wire wool type stuff, thats much more gentle and doesnt scratch....

Was thinking of getting a tin to use on my exhaust now and then, to keep it clean from carbon buildup - just wondering if any of you guys have used it before???
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: Jkctr on 22 April 2009, 14:08: Just dab a bit of 00 wire wool into some metal polish for less money and voila :wink:
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 14:45: Wont wire wool scratch??
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: pitman4u on 22 April 2009, 15:20: wirewool & autosol works spot on for me
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 15:29: Quote from: pitman4u on 22 April 2009, 15:20
wirewool & autosol works spot on for me

So it removes all the baked on carbon etc?
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: Jkctr on 22 April 2009, 15:54: 00 wire wool wont scratch and removes all the baked on carbon. Any minor scratches are removed by the metal polish http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/-00-wire-wool/prod_377.html
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 18:26: Cheers mate - Ive got some autosol, so need to get some 00 wire wool, which seems pretty cheap ;)
Silly me, using autosol with a microfibre cloth! rofl!!
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 April 2009, 18:59: Quote from: ifti on 22 April 2009, 18:26
Cheers mate - Ive got some autosol, so need to get some 00 wire wool, which seems pretty cheap ;)
Silly me, using autosol with a microfibre cloth! rofl!!

I use MF too. But then again, when I clean my exhaust, I use: alloy wheel brush, engine degreaser, WD40, autosol, 00-grade wire wool, washing up sponge, MD cloth.
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 19:00: Quote from: stealthwolf on 22 April 2009, 18:59
Quote from: ifti on 22 April 2009, 18:26
Cheers mate - Ive got some autosol, so need to get some 00 wire wool, which seems pretty cheap ;)
Silly me, using autosol with a microfibre cloth! rofl!!

I use MF too. But then again, when I clean my exhaust, I use: alloy wheel brush, engine degreaser, WD40, autosol, 00-grade wire wool, washing up sponge, MD cloth.

Bloody hell!
What are the steps to cleaning your exhaust then??
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 April 2009, 20:02: 1. Spray engine degreaser in and around the exhaust tips. Leave for a good while.
2. Agitate with brush (I use a cheapo alloy brush from halfrauds), wipe.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times.
4. Start the car up and gently dab the throttle to get rid of any remaining loose crap.
5. Clean using WD40 and MF cloth
6. Dry with cloth and apply polish
7. Work polish using 00-grade wirewool if necessary
8. Work polish using green side of washing up sponge if necessary
9. Work polish using MF cloth
10. Buff off with clean MF cloth
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 20:04: Cool, cheers Stealthwolf ;)
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 April 2009, 20:05: NOTE: If your exhaust is scratch-free, just stick with the autosol + MF cloth. Mine was so thoroughly choked up, I had to use all ten steps to clean it.

The exhaust, like the wheels, is something I do seperately to the rest of my detailing as it's a lot of work involved. I last had to use the 10-step method back in Feb, after four months of no detailing. When I detailed the car a coupla weeks ago, I just used wirewool on the inside of the tips rather than the outside.
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: ifti on 22 April 2009, 20:10: I think I just need the wirewool and polish for now. Is not caked etc, and is pretty clean (I sometimes wipe the exhausts with a tissue after each drive!!) lol.
Just a few little bits of black stuff i wanted to get off and keep off!
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: Jkctr on 22 April 2009, 21:01: I thought you did those 10 steps every clean :shocked:

If you regularly clean your car you shouldnt have to do much at all. I waxed my door and boot shuts today and gave her a quick detail, jetsealed the wheels and massaged some leather conditioner in the seats :cool:

(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/img_0066.jpg)
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: stealthwolf on 22 April 2009, 22:39: Quote from: JulesV6 on 22 April 2009, 21:01
I thought you did those 10 steps every clean :shocked:

No mate. Just as and when required. Will give the car another wash this weekend methinks.
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: illyun on 23 April 2009, 13:55: Quote from: stealthwolf on 22 April 2009, 20:02
1. Spray engine degreaser in and around the exhaust tips. Leave for a good while.
2. Agitate with brush (I use a cheapo alloy brush from halfrauds), wipe.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times.
4. Start the car up and gently dab the throttle to get rid of any remaining loose crap.
5. Clean using WD40 and MF cloth
6. Dry with cloth and apply polish
7. Work polish using 00-grade wirewool if necessary
8. Work polish using green side of washing up sponge if necessary
9. Work polish using MF cloth
10. Buff off with clean MF cloth

And thats just Day 1 of your 10 Day Detailing Process :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Nevr Dull
Post by: stealthwolf on 24 April 2009, 19:44: Lol. Doesn't take 10 days but I do have to break it down as there's nowhere near enough daylight to get it all done on one day.

I do the exhaust on one day
I do the interior + sills/shuts on another day (may or may not be with the exhaust).
I do the wheels on another day.
I do the car over 1-2 days depending on daylight and whether I need to polish as well.