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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: am1w on 22 April 2011, 15:37
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Just washed and waxed my Monza Shadows. Piece of cake!
Used the wax from Eurochem, which is simply the best, IMO. :smiley:
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00198-20110422-1525.jpg)
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/IMG00191-20110422-1443.jpg)
No, I am not going to post this in the Detailing Section, YET. :lipsrsealed:
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I did a similar job yesterday but did it properly :evil:
Used Jet seal 109 then used Rimwax (officialy the best - fact)
Jim
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Put it in there as well Asker , not many mk6's in there . Its very nice by the way :cool:
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I did a similar job yesterday but did it properly :evil:
Used Jet seal 109 then used Rimwax (officialy the best - fact)
Jim
I used jetseal109 too but theres no way anything called rimwax is going near my alloys. :smug:
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I did a similar job yesterday but did it properly :evil:
Used Jet seal 109 then used Rimwax (officialy the best - fact)
Jim
I used jetseal109 too but theres no way anything called rimwax is going near my alloys. :smug:
I've tried it ............... on my alloys :grin: and I did'nt think much of it. :smug:
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :kiss:
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I did a similar job yesterday but did it properly :evil:
Used Jet seal 109 then used Rimwax (officialy the best - fact)
Jim
Good job done and it's looking smart.
I'm going to cheat a little as a detailer is booked for Thursday. The first big clean after the winter is a killer. I remember last spring thinking I would get someone in too do the first major one.. He will put my summer wheels on also. After that I just need to give it the usual Sunday wax.
Did you lower the suspension further as your GTI looks as though it sits lower than mine. Looks better for it I many add.
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Good job done and it's looking smart.
I'm going to cheat a little as a detailer is booked for Thursday. The first big clean after the winter is a killer. I remember last spring thinking I would get someone in too do the first major one.. He will put my summer wheels on also. After that I just need to give it the usual Sunday wax.
Did you lower the suspension further as your GTI looks as though it sits lower than mine. Looks better for it I many add.
I think the above post was for me? :undecided:
No the car has not been lowered, just the smog in London is weighing it down. :grin:
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I did a similar job yesterday but did it properly :evil:
Used Jet seal 109 then used Rimwax (officialy the best - fact)
Jim
I used jetseal109 too but theres no way anything called rimwax is going near my alloys. :smug:
I thought rimwax was suggested as Asker has had a few problems with his rear. Sorry Asker, had to make you the butt of my joke.. :grin:
Seriously though, car looks good. I am on standard Monzas at the moment and i find that getting brake dust and the odd spot of tar off to be a real pain and it's giving me pause for thought as i am going to get some BBS CH 18's which will be a lot harder to keep clean i suspect.
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I thought rimwax was suggested as Asker has had a few problems with his rear. Sorry Asker, had to make you the butt of my joke.. :grin:
Seriously though, car looks good. I am on standard Monzas at the moment and i find that getting brake dust and the odd spot of tar off to be a real pain and it's giving me pause for thought as i am going to get some BBS CH 18's which will be a lot harder to keep clean i suspect.
Alex:
I would be eternally grateful if you would kindly desist from showing such an unhealthy interest in my rear rim. It is, as you well know, red and healthy wih ample blood supply and is not bleck and rotten like yours. No, I am not offering you a blood transfusion as this will only lead to a transfection from you. :tongue:
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I am on standard Monzas at the moment and i find that getting brake dust and the odd spot of tar off to be a real pain and it's giving me pause for thought as i am going to get some BBS CH 18's which will be a lot harder to keep clean i suspect.
My monzas just wash clean due to the wax. I sealed them with jetseal109 and I have the fronts done with http://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/soft-waxes/collinite-super-doublecoat-auto-wax-no.-476s-9oz/flypage_images.tpl.html wax and the rears with autoglym wax, but the rears the tar and brake dust seem to stick to now unlike the fronts were it just washes straight off. I hope to get some time soon to clay/polish/clean/wax the rears again with the same product as the fronts as it makes washing them every couple of weeks a simple task.
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I use the Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. I put 4-5 coats on (virtually used a whole tub) before winter the found the stuff to be excellent. The wheels wash easily and the coating is still going strong. Amazing stuff. The monza alloy shape are a breeze to clean.
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Read recently that wheel wax / sealant was a bit of snake-oil.
Not that it doesn't work but rather, its the same wax / sealant that is used for the body work but manufacturers just up the price and change the packaging.
Wish I had known this before shelling out a small mortgage on various waxes.
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Read recently that wheel wax / sealant was a bit of snake-oil.
Not that it doesn't work but rather, its the same wax / sealant that is used for the body work but manufacturers just up the price and change the packaging.
Wish I had known this before shelling out a small mortgage on various waxes.
Only have five bottles from Eurochem which take care of the entire car. :cool:
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I think dedicated wheel wax/sealant are designed to withstand hotter temps.
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That's the job for tomorrow on the wifes vancouvers. I generally use PB wheels sealant for two coats then top with a single coat of Swissvax autobhan.
When I say 'the' job, it's one of the jobs. It also needs a machine polish to remove dealer holograms and wash marks. She got the car in January and now the suns out it needs some TLC, especially being met black :rolleyes:
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Watch out for the pollen cloud. Mine staying dirty in the garage till Tuesday :sad:
http://www.express.co.uk/printer/view/243170/
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It'll be washed then into the garage over the weekend until I machine polish it and get a few layers of Best of Show on it, so it'll not get a sniff of pollen over the weekend or daylight.
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Watch out for the pollen cloud. Mine staying dirty in the garage till Tuesday :sad:
http://www.express.co.uk/printer/view/243170/
I'm looking forward to using my new Snow Foam and lance to get rid of the pollen without damaging the paintwork :cool:
Jim
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Watch out for the pollen cloud. Mine staying dirty in the garage till Tuesday :sad:
http://www.express.co.uk/printer/view/243170/
Sh!t! That's all I need. :cry:
Not to worry. My car is Toughsealed! :smug:
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That's the job for tomorrow on the wifes vancouvers. I generally use PB wheels sealant for two coats then top with a single coat of Swissvax autobhan.
When I say 'the' job, it's one of the jobs. It also needs a machine polish to remove dealer holograms and wash marks. She got the car in January and now the suns out it needs some TLC, especially being met black :rolleyes:
I am sooo confused, in your sig you mention Candy White but now you mention metallic black :huh:
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'ordered' the candy white, but driving the wifes met black until it comes along :wink:
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'ordered' the candy white, but driving the wifes met black until it comes along :wink:
The two colours that need most cleaning. Good thinking Batman. :evil:
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'ordered' the candy white, but driving the wifes met black until it comes along :wink:
Greedy little sod, 2 Golfs' in the same family. :laugh: :wink:
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tell me about it :rolleyes:
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I think i found something you missed as a retrofit for a red GTI :evil:
(http://www.photostand.co.za/images/32f6l24qgffcgkby4l.jpg)
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Before anyone asks were the posts went it was me.
I got a couple of email reports about the posts and also a PM.
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Before anyone asks were the posts went it was me.
I got a couple of email reports about the posts and also a PM.
Thanks Snoops. :smiley:
I wish I had a car cover, even the red bow would do. Covered in Beech pollen!