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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: KyleB on 11 January 2014, 12:44
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Thought it would be a nice idea to show off our clean Mk7s. I got some new AutoGlym stuff for Christmas and finally got to try it out.
I use:
PH Neutral Snow Foam
AG Shampoo
AG Super Resin Polish
AG HD Wax
AG Glass Polish
My results:
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Jan%2011%20Clean/IMG_0006_zps8e8b6571.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Jan%2011%20Clean/IMG_0004_zps96a7bdda.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/Jan%2011%20Clean/IMG_0007_zps2df9e73b.jpg)
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Nice one Kyle...looks fantastic! I'm just in the middle of cleaning my PW...it's not been cleaned for weeks so it's a bit of a mission :smiley:
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Nice one Kyle...looks fantastic! I'm just in the middle of cleaning my PW...it's not been cleaned for weeks so it's a bit of a mission :smiley:
Cheers mate, mine was the same. Think it'd not been washed in about 3 weeks. Stick some photos up when you're done. (They can't be any worse than my attempt)
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Just washed mine too. Just a normal 2 bucket wash with G-wash over my C2V3, which is still holding up as well as day 1 - still gleaming and making crap just slide off effortlessly.
Giving great consideration to painting the hub part of the discs (as they have a bit of rust on them) and my calipers - when the warmer weather comes.Black gloss hubs (to match the wheel shadows) and red calipers or black hubs and black calipers?
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Just washed mine too. Just a normal 2 bucket wash with G-wash over my C2V3, which is still holding up as well as day 1 - still gleaming and making crap just slide off effortlessly.
Giving great consideration to painting the hub part of the discs (as they have a bit of rust on them) and my calipers - when the warmer weather comes.Black gloss hubs (to match the wheel shadows) and red calipers or black hubs and black calipers?
I think Black Gloss with Red Calipers mate. I'm considering doing that, like you say, when the weather is better.
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fancy doing mine kyle :wink: yours looks sparking and I can't get mine done with my excruciating back pain.
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Surprised you used polish on a new car with its mild cutting compound? A wax would've been a better treatment, looks great though, nice job!
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Good work,black really does look cool when clean and shiny :cool:
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Eventually got round to washing mine today after 3 weeks of neglect. I usually wash her every week but not been able to recently because of man flu :grin:
Anyway I couldn't believe the amount of tar build up on the car and with pure white it really stands out badly. Fortunately the tar remover worked an absolute treat although it took me twice as long to clean. It's just a small reminder to me to make sure I keep on top of the washing otherwise it will be a bugger to maintain
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Nice thread - I'll be contributing to this when I collect my TR 3-Door GTI in March. I'm a hobby detailer and I'll be keeping my car very clean!
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I feel a bit useless in this thread as i'm really a noob washer, also no pictures yet.
But on Saturday i did the following:
Initial Power wash
Snowfoamed
Mitt wash (2 buckets)
Quick Power Wash
Second shampoo/Snowfoam as it was caked on (Pure White!)
Dried
Waxed
Polished off :)
God that took ages!! - but was worth it.
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I feel a bit useless in this thread as i'm really a noob washer, also no pictures yet.
But on Saturday i did the following:
Initial Power wash
Snowfoamed
Mitt wash (2 buckets)
Quick Power Wash
Second shampoo/Snowfoam as it was caked on (Pure White!)
Dried
Waxed
Polished off :)
God that took ages!! - but was worth it.
Don't forget the waxing you do now will just make interim washes easier. You'll feel like you spend your life keeping CW in tip top condition, but when the nice weather comes and it stays clean for a couple of days it'll be worth it! Trust me!
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Yup agreed entirely... i did a quick wax before xmas, and to be fair, the tar slid off this week. (Not planning on waxing any more for a while, just wanted to clear of the tar and give it a touch up :) )
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Well, I won't show you any before photos as I'm ashamed :embarrassed: It's been over 4 weeks and 1500 miles since I last had the opportunity to clean the car, but did so yesterday. Bloody freezing (just 4°C), but I bit the bullet and gave her the full going over. As usual, it then proceeded to rain (and is forecast to all week), but hey ho.... ths is what I ended up with (taking in my work car park this morning).
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/11927728883_97c158c926_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927728883/)
DSC_1255 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927728883/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
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DSC_1256 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927449775/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2869/11927450095_505363e615_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927450095/)
DSC_1257 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927450095/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3758/11927728723_18e4177a03_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927728723/)
DSC_1254 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/11927728723/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
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[quote author=CraigW link=top
Anyway I couldn't believe the amount of tar build up on the car and with pure white it really stands out badly. Fortunately the tar remover worked an absolute treat although it took me twice as long to clean. It's just a small reminder to me to make sure I keep on top of the washing otherwise it will be a bugger to maintain
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Have you checked with your detailer that using tar remover wont do any damage to the sealant you have on the car , I wouldn't think it will but just in case and you need to reapply it .
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[quote author=CraigW link=top
Anyway I couldn't believe the amount of tar build up on the car and with pure white it really stands out badly. Fortunately the tar remover worked an absolute treat although it took me twice as long to clean. It's just a small reminder to me to make sure I keep on top of the washing otherwise it will be a bugger to maintain
Have you checked with your detailer that using tar remover wont do any damage to the sealant you have on the car , I wouldn't think it will but just in case and you need to reapply it .
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Yip asked the question at the time and was told there would be no problem. To be honest without using the tar remover I would have really been struggling to remove the marks as they weren't for budging.
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Picking up my black gtd on Friday, its been seven years since I last got a brand new car so I'm looking for some advice. What sort of products will the dealership have used when washing/ preparing the car? I've seen a lot of good reviews on the sonax brilliant shine so was wondering what I'd need to do, if anything, before applying it ? Is it just a case of a good wash then apply it or is there something else I need to do? Cheers in advance.
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Picking up my black gtd on Friday, its been seven years since I last got a brand new car so I'm looking for some advice. What sort of products will the dealership have used when washing/ preparing the car? I've seen a lot of good reviews on the sonax brilliant shine so was wondering what I'd need to do, if anything, before applying it ? Is it just a case of a good wash then apply it or is there something else I need to do? Cheers in advance.
Unless you have opted for the Lifeshine treatment then the dealer is just going to give the car a basic wash however you should specifically request that they do not wash it as most of them make an arse of it and your left with your new pride and joy having several swirl marks all over it.
Not sure about Sonax but the flavour of the month on here is Gtechniq C2V3 which to be fair is very good and quite easy to apply.
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What sort of products will the dealership have used when washing/ preparing the car? I've seen a lot of good reviews on the sonax brilliant shine so was wondering what I'd need to do, if anything, before applying it ? Is it just a case of a good wash then apply it or is there something else I need to do? Cheers in advance.
If you're really unlucky, it'll be a sponge wash with some fairy liquid in the water.
My local dealerships have always done a good job, but you do hear about the horror storys here. G-Techniq stuff is very good. The C2V3 sealant gives the car a very good water repellent layer and muck of all kinds (even brake dust) just wipes off effortlessly during a routine wash. It's easy to apply too.
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Although GTechniq C2v3 is a very very good product, personally I think (having extensively used them both) that Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer tops it. Here is is beading on the roof of my winter car (54' plate Ford Fiesta that I'm borrowing until the GTI comes!)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/Fiesta%20SD54%20VNU/1A58A291-9CD5-41BF-8441-F485F274441C_zpsboa1kj8a.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/Fiesta%20SD54%20VNU/1A58A291-9CD5-41BF-8441-F485F274441C_zpsboa1kj8a.jpg.html)
Rather than leaving a really slick finish, it leaves a (for want of a better word) 'grabby' feel to the paint, but the water behaviour is amazing! Whats more, you can use it on paint, plastic trim, glass, pretty much anything.
The dealer (as above) will just wash and dry it, dress the tyres, and hoover the car unless you've specified LifeShine. If you have specified LifeShine (I recommend you don't!) then they will slap the treatment on without properly degreasing/claying/alcohol wiping the paint and it probably won't bond properly meaning you won't get the best from it. (Not the valeters fault at all... To properly apply would take at least 4-5 hours per car and they simply don't have the time for that).
My advice, is to get the car home yourself, properly wash it (2 Bucket Method), dry it (using a plush drying towel), clay it (using a fine clay bar and lubrication solution), hand polish using an AIO (all in one) polish like Auto Finesse Tripple, then apply the Sonax BSD. Then, for maintenance, top the BSD up after every other wash (it's so easy, just like using a quick detailer - < 10 mins) and you'll be protected for many months.
Sorry for the long post, just couldn't answer with a 2 liner! If you want any advice, PM me, or ask in the detailing section on here. Waxamomo (Forum sponsor) have most of the above products (they don't sell Sonax though) and offer a great service if you need anything.
Hope this helps!
Jon
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As compensation for a muck up with my order the dealer has offered to apply lifeshine and assures me that the car gas already been booked in for a full day (6hours) with the 2 head valeters. I've expressed my concern with autoglym and swirls as I was going to have it professionally detailed but he is insistent that my car will be pristine. Enough to trust?
Is there any other specific guidance I can tell him to pass onto the valeters without looking nitpicky? I'm not a detailer but I'd like for them to think I know a little bit what I'm talking about at least!
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Nice job, your car looks superb op.
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As compensation for a muck up with my order the dealer has offered to apply lifeshine and assures me that the car gas already been booked in for a full day (6hours) with the 2 head valeters. I've expressed my concern with autoglym and swirls as I was going to have it professionally detailed but he is insistent that my car will be pristine. Enough to trust?
Is there any other specific guidance I can tell him to pass onto the valeters without looking nitpicky? I'm not a detailer but I'd like for them to think I know a little bit what I'm talking about at least!
The product is actually better than it gets credit for an given they are having the 2 head valeters spend the day on it, I'd actually trust them. However, agree with the dealer that you can inspect the car in the workshop or in direct light before signing acceptance and if it's not up to your standard, they pay for a detailer to correct and protect it.
I would be asking what equipment they wash and dry the car with? A lot of the dealer valeters use a yard brush or a dirty sponge and then a drying blade and old chamois to dry it. If that's the case, I'd be saying no way. Needs to be a clean/new wash mitt using the 2 bucket method, and a plush drying towel or compressed air (touchless) to dry. It's not the product that causes the swirls, its the dirty/contaminated cloths/sponge/towels that do the damage.
Hope this helps! :smiley:
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Cheers for all the advice, l've not requested lifeshine so I guess they'll just be giving it a wash, from what folks are saying it sounds like I need to be on 'swirl watch' when I go to pick it up ! :whistle:
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I feel a bit useless in this thread as i'm really a noob washer, also no pictures yet.
But on Saturday i did the following:
Initial Power wash
Snowfoamed
Mitt wash (2 buckets)
Quick Power Wash
Second shampoo/Snowfoam as it was caked on (Pure White!)
Dried
Waxed
Polished off :)
God that took ages!! - but was worth it.
I'm no expert mate but I'd wash off the snow foam before using the shampoo. Also you should polish before waxing, as the polish could remove the wax and when you wax over polish it gives it a protection layer.
Some lovely clean cars in here :grin:
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Correct process would be snowfoam before you powerwash the car, it dwells better on a dry car. Foam, let it dwell while you wash the wheels, blast off, another coat of snow foam, wash with lambswool mitts, at least two mitts maybe three, blast off preferably with de-ionised water, then use an open hose on a slow foam to sheet the water off still using your filtered water. Dry off using plush drying towels, again 2 or 3 for the different areas. That's the weekly process. Occasionally polish, wax and seal to keep it all sweet.
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Just read this tbh. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/blog/2013/11/how-to-detail-a-brand-new-car/
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Correct process would be snowfoam before you powerwash the car, it dwells better on a dry car. Foam, let it dwell while you wash the wheels, blast off, another coat of snow foam, wash with lambswool mitts, at least two mitts maybe three, blast off preferably with de-ionised water, then use an open hose on a slow foam to sheet the water off still using your filtered water. Dry off using plush drying towels, again 2 or 3 for the different areas. That's the weekly process. Occasionally polish, wax and seal to keep it all sweet.
There's keeping your car looking good and then there's OTT. De-ionised water and three mitts is a bit extreme :shocked:
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The product is actually better than it gets credit for an given they are having the 2 head valeters spend the day on it, I'd actually trust them. However, agree with the dealer that you can inspect the car in the workshop or in direct light before signing acceptance and if it's not up to your standard, they pay for a detailer to correct and protect it.
I would be asking what equipment they wash and dry the car with? A lot of the dealer valeters use a yard brush or a dirty sponge and then a drying blade and old chamois to dry it. If that's the case, I'd be saying no way. Needs to be a clean/new wash mitt using the 2 bucket method, and a plush drying towel or compressed air (touchless) to dry. It's not the product that causes the swirls, its the dirty/contaminated cloths/sponge/towels that do the damage.
Hope this helps! :smiley:
Cheers, I will quiz them on this the next time I touch base. :)
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Hi Guys
I treated myself to £62 worth of stuff over Christmas. Having had the car a week or so I gave it a proper going over using:
- dodo juice born to be mild shampoo (then rinsed and dried)
- dodo lime prime cleanser (applied and buffed off)
- geotech c2v3 (applied and buffed off).
This lot took me 4-5 hours and was hard going...but rewarding.
I actually thought I had done a good job....until I saw Kyle B's photos :cry:
Any tips would be gladly welcomed for future. Though I realise I need to get something to help the tyres shine.
Best wishes
Si
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Top job Simon C. Looks great :smiley:
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Looks like a top job to me Si, mine only looks shiny for 0.2 seconds at the minute.
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That's a top job there Simon C. That dodo juice stuff packaging looks a bit suspect though! But hey, gives an excellent result. I'm treating mine to a proper expert detailer treatment a week on Saturday. Will post pics. :laugh:
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Great job Simon, looks superb! In terms of tyre dressing - there are lots of good products depending on the finish you're after. My recommendations are:
Meguiars Endurance gel - very glossy finish and very sticky to touch, but lasts ages! A viscous liquid which should be applied on an applicator.
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/Item/metg
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/Item/mtdap
Dodo Juice Basics Tyre & Trim - Very natural Satin finish, very thin liquid (apply in a cup with a paint brush)
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/Item/BoBTT250
Personally I prefer the basics stuff, leaves this kind of finish...
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/Joes%20GTI/IMG_0844_zps8cc55f92.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/Joes%20GTI/IMG_0844_zps8cc55f92.jpg.html)
Hope this helps
Jon
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3 months in and yet another wash. Started with Auto Finesse Snow Foam, then washed with G-Techniq shampoo, then Meguiars quick detail clay and finally a coat of G-Techniq C2V3. Just wish the weather would improve so it stays cleaner for longer!!
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Looks splendid! Very nice indeed, the MK7 really suits PW!
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Gtechniq do a good tyre dressing. Pretty long lasting!
Looks good :)
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Gtechniq do a good tyre dressing. Pretty long lasting!
Looks good :)
They do indeed - it's called T1. :cool:
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Done mine today after 6 hours
Steam pressure washer
Ph Neutral Snow foam
Dodo Juice Shampoo 2 bucket wash
Auto Finesse Iron Out. The purple stains on the photo below is the contamination being removed.
Clay Bar
Auto Finesse Mint Rim Wax. My favourite part as it smells like after eights :grin:
Tyre Dressing
Auto Glym Glass Polish
Ultimate Liquid Wax
Just need the Sun to come out now :grin:
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Out of interest lew how much snow foam do you use? I use about 100ml but your picture looks a lot thicker.
Also how do you apply your iron out? Never used a product like that but imagine it'd be useful
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With the snow foam I followed the instructions which said 300ml in a 1 litre snow foam bottle. It was rather thick :grin: This was the first time I've used iron out. I was quite shocked how much contamination there was on the paintwork, with the car being transported by train from the factory I wanted to remove all the industrial fallout from the bodywork. It comes in a bottle and you spray it onto the whole car, leave it 10 minutes then wash off. The spray does sink though :grin:
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Ah right maybe I should read the back of mine again. I'll look into that iron out because I can imagine its a worthwhile product to use. How easy do you find claying the car?
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After using the iron out spray the clay bar didn't remove much so it was quick and easy :smiley:
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On the tyre dress discussion I bought some of this and its works so well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autosmart-Smart-Shine-Silicone-Dressing-Interior-Tyre-Plastic-5L-/380625448175?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item589f0b6cef (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autosmart-Smart-Shine-Silicone-Dressing-Interior-Tyre-Plastic-5L-/380625448175?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item589f0b6cef)
Great value to as it will last years...
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I need to check out the range of gear in my free Autoglym set of bottles. So far extremely happy the way G-Techniq C2V3 is holding up. My dad's has been on 6 months and still going strong.
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I got some of this stuff to try for free :smiley:
http://carcareaffair.co.uk/product/maxolen-tyre-dressing-250ml/
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300ml of snow foam in a 1 litre bottle is much too much. I have a pump on top of my bottle and its just about 2 squirts, then a couple of a decent shampoo and top up with water. Excellent thick long dwelling foam.
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Great job Simon, looks superb! In terms of tyre dressing - there are lots of good products depending on the finish you're after. My recommendations are:
Meguiars Endurance gel - very glossy finish and very sticky to touch, but lasts ages! A viscous liquid which should be applied on an applicator.
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/Item/metg
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/Item/mtdap
Dodo Juice Basics Tyre & Trim - Very natural Satin finish, very thin liquid (apply in a cup with a paint brush)
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/Item/BoBTT250
Personally I prefer the basics stuff, leaves this kind of finish...
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/Joes%20GTI/IMG_0844_zps8cc55f92.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/Joes%20GTI/IMG_0844_zps8cc55f92.jpg.html)
Hope this helps
Jon
Auto Finesse is good stuff too:-
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Think tyre dressing is next thing I need to invest in. Do you use a brush to apply?
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Buy one of these http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/379/Tyre-Dressing-Applicator-Pad/ (http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/379/Tyre-Dressing-Applicator-Pad/)
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A microfibre cloth for me, use the same one so it's always nice and damp with tyre dressing too.
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Another good option :smiley:
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Small paint brush for me to apply tyre dressing, use Autoglym rubber cleaner, buy it in 5 Litre tins.
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Cheers for suggestions guys.
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I've never tried Snow Foam before...I haven't got a power washer, can it be used with an ordinary hose with attachment? If so what foam and attachments have people tried.
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I've never tried Snow Foam before...I haven't got a power washer, can it be used with an ordinary hose with attachment? If so what foam and attachments have people tried.
There was a post today on the SELOC (Lotus forum) from a guy who used some snow foam on his Lotus and it removed the dye from his room, so the Blue room is now black!
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I've never tried Snow Foam before...I haven't got a power washer, can it be used with an ordinary hose with attachment? If so what foam and attachments have people tried.
You can get these instead but not quite as effective
Http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gilmour-foamaster-II-foam-gun.html
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What is the best tyre dressing for a real good wet look? Tried a few but they aren't the best... Any recommendations?
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For a real wet look to the tyres, my suggestion would be Meguairs Endurance. It does feel quite sticky after application but it certainly looks wetter than the others I use (I personally prefer a more satin finish)
This is Megs Endurance on a BMW 5-Series
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/Phil%20Seddon%20523i/20130414_155914_zpscef12d59.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/Phil%20Seddon%20523i/20130414_155914_zpscef12d59.jpg.html)
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Agree with above. Although recently i have been using Autoglym's spray on tyre shine for ease of application.
J
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Agree with above. Although recently i have been using Autoglym's spray on tyre shine for ease of application.
J
+ 1 :smiley: I've been using it as it came with a previous car.
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There should really be a few more pics of clean mk7's in this thread, it's pretty much turned into detailing advice? Might end up being moved........ :-X
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There should really be a few more pics of clean mk7's in this thread, it's pretty much turned into detailing advice? Might end up being moved........ :-X
Jimble, I promise to post pics here when mine gets the full works this Saturday. :smiley:
:sad: Detailer ill, re-arranging. :sad:
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Hooorahh! The sun came out this morning. Perfect window for the GTi's clean of it's life!
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0919_zps1030e300.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0919_zps1030e300.jpg.html)
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0920_zps5fe30506.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0920_zps5fe30506.jpg.html)(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0918_zps5aa488c3.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0918_zps5aa488c3.jpg.html)(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0921_zps80db8a8d.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0921_zps80db8a8d.jpg.html)
Unfortunatley it just started raining just when it was finished. The detailer was Further Reflections, Matt Netherwood, 07857 235722 www.further-reflections.co.uk - See Protection exterior & interior for what he did. Very very pleased with the results. :laugh: He'd done the sun gun test and queried if I'd asked the dealership not to touch the paintwork. He couldn't find any swirls. I've only done 500 miles so far, but he did fetch off quite a lot of tar from the wheel arches. Excuse the brake discs, I haven't moved it for a couple of days. :whistle:
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I really like the silver. I have never been a fan of silver cars but it looks great on the GTI and probably quite rare.
What do you mean you've not driven it for a few days? I'd be having serious withdrawal symptoms. :grin:
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Gave my car it's first clean yesterday.
First off, Snowfoamed with Valet Pro PH Neutral
Sprayed whole car with Auto Finesse Iron Out (Surprised, Very little contamination)
Washed with Autoglym shampoo and conditioner
Dried with a large Microfibre towel
Then applied one coat each of:
Jeffs Werkstat Prime
Jeffs Werkstat Jett
Jeffs Werkstat Gloss
Dressed the tyres wit Meguiars Endurance Gel
Was going to take wheels off to put a coat of Poorboys Wheel Sealant but ran out of time.
Here's the results
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps6d7c798f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps6d7c798f.jpg.html)
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsa8bd874c.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsa8bd874c.jpg.html)
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps6ed82272.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps6ed82272.jpg.html)
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The reflex silver looks very smart- I am beginning to regret changing my order to Carbon Grey. It seems to accentuate the line of the wheel arches.
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Here's mine:
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIFront_zps686e35e5.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIFront_zps686e35e5.jpg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIWheel_zps717a9b6e.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIWheel_zps717a9b6e.jpeg.html)
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIRear_zpsa1454860.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/GTIRear_zpsa1454860.jpeg.html)
I detailed the car when new and it's fully protected with ceramic sealants on the wheels/bumpers, and waxed with a variety of my own blend, and quite rare waxes. Completely effortless to clean! Here is the link to the full write up I did if anyone is interested...
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6746 (Hope it's OK to link to the Forum Sponsor?)
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The reflex silver looks very smart- I am beginning to regret changing my order to Carbon Grey. It seems to accentuate the line of the wheel arches.
Hi agreen7, You won't regret changing it to Carbon Grey. I've seen a few and they look awesome in that colour. Make the red strip really stand out. I plumped for silver because it stays looking cleaner for longer and it doesn't stand out from the crowd too much.
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The reflex silver looks very smart- I am beginning to regret changing my order to Carbon Grey. It seems to accentuate the line of the wheel arches.
Hi agreen7, You won't regret changing it to Carbon Grey. I've seen a few and they look awesome in that colour. Make the red strip really stand out. I plumped for silver because it stays looking cleaner for longer and it doesn't stand out from the crowd too much.
Hi Ginagee, I had a grey one on demo and when clean it did look very good, especially when the sun caught it - it has a certain menace about it. I was keen on Silver for a similar reason as I had never seen one at a dealer or on the road only in some low res pictures. Maybe Silver of the next one as I think I am hooked!
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I've got a carbon grey, and it does look mean. A bit like a scuttling beetle ready to strike.
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Thought I'd add in my newly cleaned car and try to revive this thread a bit.
I'm still using the same products although I've not added a Farecla Clay Mitt to my kit which is excellent and have used Fusso Soft Coat Dark wax which I'm really impressed with (doesn't seem to attract as much dust as Autoglym HD wax)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/July%20Detail/IMAG0372_zpsb57692ae.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/July%20Detail/IMAG0370_zpsc18dc5ec.jpg)
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Mine after a quick clean.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/20140707_135606_zpsjimpq2la.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/2014-07-07%2018.18.33_zpsoxj3ei7i.jpg)
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That R looks awesome. Have you lowered it?
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I think not.
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That R looks awesome. Have you lowered it?
Thanks, it's standard height.
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That R looks awesome. Have you lowered it?
Thanks, it's standard height.
Wow. That is a perfect height for a car imo. Unusual for a production car! (Although I guess the R is not your typical production car)
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I've not had chance to picture whore ours since I sorted it, so here goes :smiley:
Dealer only removed the wraps, nothing else, not even a rinse down as asked. Even had the plastic on the GTD bit of the steering wheel. Dealer was great about my "strange" request :laugh:, anyway, here it is fresh from a light machine to get the gloss up and Wolfs Hardbody
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/phazer_mig/Golf/P1040662a_zps985e53e8.jpg)
And a close up, just 'cos
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/phazer_mig/Golf/4a65b8c1-2b08-47c9-aa3d-fb0bf669b532_zps5d7f4950.jpg)
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Yesterday was good time to wash my car and i have washed him. At the end i put protection on him with SONAX XTREME Brilliant Wax 1 and result is i think great :cool:
(http://shrani.si/f/3k/N4/4miua3Lp/201407131908011.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/2n/d2/2hIo1qXp/201407131908101.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/47/jt/4WpgqhkI/201407131911051.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/1J/T4/4QRLw80c/201407131912531.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/l/12g/3gXlaKSe/201407131920411.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/3n/BH/4AWW0rIh/201407131921591.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/p/lB/4GoQ31r6/201407131922481.jpg)
(http://shrani.si/f/j/rR/4LfE0Sjb/201407131913321.jpg)
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Did a bit of cleaning today.
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060203_zps061f11a3.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060203_zps061f11a3.jpg.html)
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060202_zps7ab0822b.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/marniecrittle/media/_1060202_zps7ab0822b.jpg.html)
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Managed to give mine a quick bath yesterday in between detailing a mates Skoda Superb... much better!
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/R%20Yates%20Skoda%20Superb/2014-07-19111816_zpse747d06a.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/R%20Yates%20Skoda%20Superb/2014-07-19111816_zpse747d06a.jpg.html)
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So glad i ordered a Red 3dr that looks great.
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Looks amazing, what products are you using.
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Looks amazing, what products are you using.
I was going to ask the same and came across this....
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6746
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Thanks folks. Yes when new I did spend 2 full days on it and there are still a few swirls in there, the dealer did a cracking job of inducing swirls and straight line scratches with the drying blade when they ignored my request not to wash it. :roll eyes:
It now has 2 coats of Definitive Wax Beadology Edition wax on which gives amazing water behaviour.
Reason for ordering a red 3-Door is that I had a MK5 in the same configuration and I just loved the way TR looks when clean. Yours will look ace too Triki!
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Just read your thread on the Waxamomo forum Jon. Awesome stuff there. Can't believe how bad the car was from the dealers just prepping it.
Its looking fantastic now.
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Looks amazing that red. How easy is the fabric sealant to use?
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I also had a TR mk5 & now having TR mk7 I'm finding it difficult to get same shine as the mk5 even though I'm using the same products (lime prime & dodo juice orange crush)
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October 2013 MkVII GTD
* Kleen Freaks Snowfoam
* Tar removed with Autosmart Tardis
* Quick run with DA polisher and some microfibre pads to remove any light marks
* IPA panel wiped to remove any leftover oils/contaminates
* Two coats of Kleen Freaks Moji Wax for excellent shine and protection
* Wheels sealed and dressed
* Windscreen sealed with Gtechniq G1 and all glass cleaned
Results speak for themselves :cool:
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4377.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4377.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4379.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4379.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4372.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4372.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/bd7aea5b-2761-47ca-b093-d7e65dfdb8e0.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/bd7aea5b-2761-47ca-b093-d7e65dfdb8e0.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4366.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/IMG_4366.jpg.html)
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The results certainly do speak for themselves!
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Looks like I have a lot of work to do in getting my TR anywhere near this level of shine.
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Looks amazing that red. How easy is the fabric sealant to use?
Very easy indeed actually. Simple spray on, leave to dry for 2-3 hours (bottle says don't get wet for 24 hrs) and Bob's your Uncle.
Just make sure the fabric is dry before spraying.
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Just read your thread on the Waxamomo forum Jon. Awesome stuff there. Can't believe how bad the car was from the dealers just prepping it.
Its looking fantastic now.
Thanks buddy. Yes I was disappointed to be honest. I had asked the dealer not to prep it but they ignored me and induced some nasty marks, some of which will require some wet sanding (especially on the bonnet) but overall it's not too bad!