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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: NewGolf on 24 May 2008, 18:11
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Apologies if its posted in the wrong place Hurdy, but as I dont go anywhere else I thought I'd just post and see if I could get away with it :smiley:
Ok so here's the list of the products I use regularly to clean my beast, I haven't put my technique here as it'll bore most people to tears!! A weekly clean takes me about 4 hours.
Meguairs soft wash gel (weekly)
Hot Rims wheel cleaner (weekly)
Meguairs Quik Detailer and Clay bar, (6 monthly routine)
Paint Cleanser Stage 1, (6 monthly)
Polish Stage 2 (6 monthly)
NXT 2 Tech wax, (weekly/bi-weekly depending on the weather)
Klass high gloss sealant glaze
P21S carnuba wax
Poorboys World wheel sealant (on 182's recommendation)
Megs gold class trim detailer
AG glass cleaner
Rain X
Megs endurance tyre shine
Gold class leather cleaner/conditioner
Megs professional Vinyl cleaner conditioner 40
AG Autofresh
Megs water magnet
Applicator pads
Microfibre cloths
Does anyone have any recommendations or advice on bettering these products results? :wink:
I'd be interested to see what you lot use on yours :smiley:
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at a very very quick glance i would probably swop the water magnets (or are you using a new version)
i have some Sonus towels that are good, but sometimes washing can make them a bit dodgy, these a re supposed to be good http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=51&products_id=427
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And these http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/25x36%20twl.htm
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I have a few of these,
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=305
They work ok but I need 2 to fully dry the GTI even after using the open ended hose to "sheet off" water.
I like the look of your recommended towels and may have to invest in a few to try them out! :smiley:
Thanks 182, I'll give them a try :wink:
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yeh, those magnets are not as good as some of the newer stuff, i like the sonus ones, but as i said they dont like machine wash, and need to be hand washed to work ok (guess its the heat)
like you i push the water of with an open stream of water (although i do have a water filter too) and the use two towels and dab the water off, this way you minimise swirls and marks etc
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i used to use the megs magnet but switched to the sonus as it was far better imo.
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hmm, I machine wash my Sonus drying towels at 40C with any long term issues...
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hmm, I machine wash my Sonus drying towels at 40C with any long term issues...
dont think so, you dont use fabric softener do you ?, all i found when machine washing is it didnt dry the car as well, i hand washed it and all was well again
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snow foam whole car then two bucket method to wash using swissvax shampoo
dry with cobra guzzler and leaf blower
after every third wash i apply a layer of swissvax best of show
the same on my espace but that has zyol titanium
all wheels with weak megs wheel brightener and coated in swissvax wheel wax
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Sonus towels are very good, I have tried the Meg's water magnet, and the Sonus is so much better!
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Just had these delivered today :)
My detailing collection is building lol, not quite at your level yet tho newgolf :)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z206/sargeantpepper/IMG_0065.jpg)
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I have a lot of products, but tend to keep going back to the ones I listed as they give the best finish with reasonable work.
182 was spot on recommending the Poorboy's Worls wheel sealant, thats made it onto my favourites list, and not only for the lovely smell!
I've ordered a couple of those Chemical Guys cloths and will give them a go this weekend. I'm looking for a better trim detailer, as the Megs Gold Class seems to get streaks in it when it rains, visible on all the rear valance and side skirts which looks bad.
When I've tidied the shed I'll post a pic so you can see how much of this stuff I need to get rid of lol!
PeteSGt where did you get that sprayer from, it looks like it will fit on a Hozelock fitting? Hmmmn I havent got one of those...! :wink:
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Some of my detailing products. The wife thinks I have OCD.... :smug: Face...Bovvered!
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm110/NewGolf/DSC00430.jpg)
:smiley:
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Some of my detailing products. The wife thinks I have OCD.... :smug: Face...Bovvered!
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm110/NewGolf/DSC00430.jpg)
:smiley:
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/dsc1990zw2.jpg)
I think i saw your car it wouldn't fit in your garage. :rolleyes:
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Thats just my shed! And that pics less than half of my detailing stuff! I have invested in Zymol and well impressed with its results so far.
I'm having a new batcave built at the moment so I can properly detail cars out of the sun, and with plenty of space around them. I get so many people ask me about doing their cars, it may pay for itself.....
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ive just started using zymol, it really is impressive, even the auto wash smells amazing
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Newgolf!!!!! you need help!!! :laugh:
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I swear some of these threads must be sponsored by companies!! :sad:
on reading this it generated an unstoppable urge deep inside me to purchase cleaning products :cry: .... i couldn't stop myself.....they arrive tomorrow .... :grin:
Iain
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Its a slippery slope, you just get addicted to cleaning the car! Then people ask you to do theirs, money comes in and you buy more stuff!
I can't get over how good Zymol carbon looks on the black GTI, it really is a good wax. HD cleanse is hard work to use though, but the shine, and the smell from the wax is fantastic, best I've used so far. :wink:
Oh, and a Gilmour Foamaster, now thats FUN to use!
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(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/Detailing%20pics/detailingpics025.jpg)
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(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/Detailing%20pics/detailingpics026.jpg)
Can we have sex (http://www.smileys.me.uk/smileys/Love/love0053.gif) (http://www.smileys.me.uk/)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm104/tomashandmilly/Detailing%20pics/detailingpics010.jpg)
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New Golf get agrip man
And post some photo's :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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MEOW!
Great pic's Topcat. Your CW after being detailed got me looking at Zymol, and IMO it really is good. I'll post some pics up this coming weekend after giving the GTI a good going over. :wink:
You were going to post up your detailing products used list so we could see what to buy!
So far I have a Zymol Carbon starter kit, plus Seal, Tyre Preserve, and the Detail wax and a wheel brush. Great results and seems to last better than my Megs stuff. Oh and the smell, the way the paint feels after waxxed.... :smug:
Im obsessed!
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You were going to post up your detailing products used list so we could see what to buy!
I can only scan at work, i took it in scanned it, filed it on my works computer tried to load it on to photo bucket and a big red hand appeared on my laptop saying you have been reported :grin: so i will write it out and PM you when i can be arsed :drool:
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Good work! Thanks bud.
On another note, is there anywhere to get Zymol samples from, I'd like to try Concours to see if its better than Carbon (which is great, by the way!)