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Offline GrandMstRamRod

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first time detailer vr6!
« on: 13 May 2011, 13:25 »
recently just bought a vr6 and know nothing about detailing apart from 2 buckets and a sponge, any tips or products that are not going to kill my pocket to get a good wash and shine that can last 2 weeks or so!

this is considering i know nothing sorry if it seems like a whole dumb question just so many products to choose from it seems like a mind field!
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Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #1 on: 13 May 2011, 14:35 »
I see you already found this section.  :grin:

First off, don't use two buckets and a sponge. Use two buckets (one hot and soapy, one cold to clean the mitt), and a wash mitt, if Guy catches you using a sponge he will go ballistic.  :grin: Sponges do more damage than good.
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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #2 on: 13 May 2011, 14:45 »
Quote from: GrandMstRamRod on 13 May 2011, 13:25
recently just bought a vr6 and know nothing about detailing apart from 2 buckets and a sponge, any tips or products that are not going to kill my pocket to get a good wash and shine that can last 2 weeks or so!

this is considering i know nothing sorry if it seems like a whole dumb question just so many products to choose from it seems like a mind field!

+1, I shall be paying attention!


Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 13 May 2011, 14:35
I see you already found this section.  :grin:

First off, don't use two buckets and a sponge. Use two buckets (one hot and soapy, one cold to clean the mitt), and a wash mitt, if Guy catches you using a sponge he will go ballistic.  :grin: Sponges do more damage than good.

I didnt know that! Only ever used a sponge  :laugh: :embarassed:
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Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #3 on: 13 May 2011, 14:47 »
Have a read of this :afro:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=63672.0

Oh and never use washing up liquid either.



Also here is a guide to claying:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=93439.0

It's the best thing you can do to a car when you first get it, feel the paintwork and if it's not smooth like touching glass, a good claying is in order.
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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #4 on: 13 May 2011, 14:49 »
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 13 May 2011, 14:47


Oh and never use washing up liquid either.


:lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :laugh:
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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #5 on: 13 May 2011, 14:50 »
Quote from: snifferdog on 13 May 2011, 14:49
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 13 May 2011, 14:47


Oh and never use washing up liquid either.


:lipsrsealed: :rolleyes: :laugh:


I hope you don't wax or polish your car then clean it the next time using washing up liquid.... :rolleyes:
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Offline GrandMstRamRod

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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #6 on: 13 May 2011, 14:52 »
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 13 May 2011, 14:35
I see you already found this section.  :grin:

First off, don't use two buckets and a sponge. Use two buckets (one hot and soapy, one cold to clean the mitt), and a wash mitt, if Guy catches you using a sponge he will go ballistic.  :grin: Sponges do more damage than good.

sorry i do use mit's not sponge.  had 2 mits one full microfibre one that looks like pledge duster micro fibre one, at the and like you said one hot and spoapy one cold to clean mit!

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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #7 on: 13 May 2011, 14:54 »
Good man. :afro:

I'll await for a detailing guru to help you with what products to use as they will know what is better suited to your car.
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Offline GrandMstRamRod

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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #8 on: 13 May 2011, 15:06 »
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 13 May 2011, 14:54
Good man. :afro:

I'll await for a detailing guru to help you with what products to use as they will know what is better suited to your car.

cheers dude thanks for the links! and help! much appreciated!
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Re: first time detailer vr6!
« Reply #9 on: 13 May 2011, 15:08 »
No worries buddy. I'll be in the same position soon asking what's the best polish for my red Anni.  :grin:
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