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Title: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: mellow yellow on 02 April 2010, 16:32

managed to get out before the rain this morning and give the car a quick wash.
2 bucket method with dodo born to be mild
polish with dodo lime prime
1 coat of wax chemical guys butter wet wax
trim done with simoniz spray

sorry no before pics and i also need to invest in some decent wheel cleaner and tyre dresser.

comments very welcome   :smiley:

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Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: snifferdog on 02 April 2010, 16:40

Lookin damn good! Feel free to do mine!!

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: mellow yellow on 02 April 2010, 16:58

That's what my mum said!!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: dTEA on 02 April 2010, 17:43

whats the dodo like to use???

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: mellow yellow on 02 April 2010, 19:05

very easy mate, nice and easy to buff off, leaves a very nice finish for the wax  :cool:

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 02 April 2010, 19:39

fair play, looks sweet

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: waxamomo on 02 April 2010, 19:48

Very nice indeed  :smiley:

Get something on those tyres though  :wink:

Chris

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 02 April 2010, 20:01

agree with chris, blackened tyres would of made all the difference in the pics

Brian

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: Dan J on 02 April 2010, 21:02

looks good mate and as said above get some tyre gloss, will make a big difference to the finish.

you also missed a bit on the lower rear bumper :wink: drivers side :wink:

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: Guy on 02 April 2010, 21:56

looks nice but as has been said... tyres and trim

out of interest.. how much did the simoiz spray cost and how did use and have left?  will be interested to see how long it lasts

you also need a new rear wiper... I happen to know someone who sells 'aero' style rear wipers  :wink:  pm me for detailz :afro:

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: mellow yellow on 03 April 2010, 15:53

Quote from: Guy on 02 April 2010, 21:56

looks nice but as has been said... tyres and trim

out of interest.. how much did the simoiz spray cost and how did use and have left?  will be interested to see how long it lasts

you also need a new rear wiper... I happen to know someone who sells 'aero' style rear wipers  :wink:  pm me for detailz :afro:

simoniz was 4 bar for 1 tin and i ran out in one go, hense the missed bit on the rear bumper  :wink:

can you recommend some good wheel cleaner and tyre dresser please  :smiley:

think i'm going to get a 1 series wiper and vr6 deep chin spoiler soon, then coilovers for summer and maybe a wheel refurb in a slightly darker colour.

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: Dan J on 03 April 2010, 16:18

Autosmart highstyle for tyre dressing

wheel cleaner: dodojuice mellow yellow or bilberry wheel cleaner

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: mellow yellow on 26 May 2010, 20:48

i'm thinking about using ag srp would it be benficial to apply it before dodo lime prime, then wax? or would the srp replace the dodo in the process?

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: Dan J on 26 May 2010, 22:40

Quote from: mellow yellow on 26 May 2010, 20:48

i'm thinking about using ag srp would it be benficial to apply it before dodo lime prime, then wax? or would the srp replace the dodo in the process?

nope! lime prime first then srp then wax.

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: mellow yellow on 27 May 2010, 09:39

cheers dan, maybe i'm a bit confused? i thought the polish would come before the glaze?

so if i do it in your suggested order the srp will add to the finish? all applied by hand btw.

i've just ordered some dodo hard candy to try out as well along with some mellow yellow and tyre gloss so will get some more pics up very soon  :smiley: got the big pre summer wash planned.

also going to do my mates type R soon so will get some pics of that as well.

Title: Re: managed give her a quick wash (pics)
Post by: Dan J on 27 May 2010, 10:10

lime prime is more of a polish really as it has a bit of cut in it and srp has good filling capabiltys so will fill any light swirls or holograming left after lime priming, lime prime lite is a glaze.