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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Jimp on 20 February 2010, 17:01

Title: First wash of the new year
Post by: Jimp on 20 February 2010, 17:01

After spending the winter caked in mud I finally got to wash the car today  :cool: Nothing fancier than water, shampoo and cheapo wax since I can't justify spending any more on cleaning products, but it turned out alright. What do you guys think?
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/jimmycake/Car/Golf%20mk5/CleanCarFeb2010010.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/jimmycake/Car/Golf%20mk5/CleanCarFeb2010014.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/jimmycake/Car/Golf%20mk5/CleanCarFeb2010018.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g309/jimmycake/Car/Golf%20mk5/CleanCarFeb2010015.jpg)

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: TagnuT on 20 February 2010, 17:42

You could have done a before and after picture  :smiley:

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: jaydubveedub on 21 February 2010, 11:41

A tyre shine product would make a world of difference!

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 21 February 2010, 15:12

Quote from: jaydubveedub on 21 February 2010, 11:41

A tyre shine product would make a world of difference!

.....''yes'' every time.

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Hurdy on 21 February 2010, 16:13

Looks good :cool:

But what is the paint condition like close up?  any swirling?

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Jimp on 21 February 2010, 18:00

Quote from: Hurdy on 21 February 2010, 16:13

Looks good :cool:

But what is the paint condition like close up?  any swirling?

There's a little swirling on the front :cry: When I can spare it I'll be doing a full clay bar, polish, etc, but I can't for a while  :lipsrsealed:
Tyre shine sounds like a good idea. I'll definitely look into it!

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 22 February 2010, 07:07

I get my tyre shine off the net.Professional stuff is around 20 quid for 5 litre can.  :wink:

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: ifti on 22 February 2010, 15:38

Megs High Endurance Tyre shine - smells nice too :wink:

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 25 February 2010, 16:21

Finish the front bumper off with GTI splitter.  :cool:

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Jimp on 25 February 2010, 17:51

Quote from: Gene Hunt. on 25 February 2010, 16:21

Finish the front bumper off with GTI splitter.  :cool:

I have an ABT one but it didn't look right without sideskirts so it's off again. I have the rest of the ABT kit too, I got it about a year and a half ago, but after seeing it in the flesh I didn't like it  :sad:
I WILL be getting a GTI front bumper conversion though, and will be replacing the honeycomb grills with Jetta grills :cool:

Title: Re: First wash of the new year
Post by: Dejongh on 25 February 2010, 21:58

nice job i always miss something when im washing mines