Polished Reflections.....

[v70torslanda]

Ok not a Volvo but here's my Clio from a few years back....

Which branch of Andrew Page was it?

J

[madhouse]

Which branch of Andrew Page was it?

J

Ha ha that was a neighbours van from the Yeadon branch nr Leeds when I lived up there!

[volvokid]

My favourite is the aerospace 303 protectant. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...nt-engine.html

I use that stuff on the engine all the time PB reckon its crap for bumper trim as soon as it gets wet it comes off, never tried it for the trim myself

[volvokid]

One from my album on here the car wasnt even clean beleave me or not! I dont have any pictures on here after its been dolled up

[Wobbly Dave]

I use that stuff on the engine all the time PB reckon its crap for bumper trim as soon as it gets wet it comes off, never tried it for the trim myself

My bad - I got kinda mixed up. Mind you I don't have any bumper trim to treat

[Vikingxl]

You mean I washed it for you? (in June 2005)

http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/galler..._shininess.htm

Yep that was the time lol

[Flatout Phil]

Be carefull when you clean it Phil DONT rub your hands over it, its full of glass particals and will mar the hell out of your paint.

Yes - when I cleaned it on Sunday I gave it a thorough spraying with Mer shampoo through the pressure hose for just that reason - does not bear thinking about what damage that stuff could do. There is a lot to be said for polishing on a regular basis just so that when cr@p does land on the car, it washes off easily.
Currently using Mer although could not find the bottle on Sunday so used some Turtle Wax Extreme - seemed to work well (ie high polish and low effort).

Keep on toying with giving it the sort of polish it had when Dave owned it - I think he probably had it clayed before selling it: it just looked like a new car when I got it!

[Storm-Troll]

ST,

What did you use on the plastic trim. ?

I normally use AG Bumper-Care Gel. which is ok but doesn't last.

Nice results B.T.W

I use Liquid Bumper Care.. blackens it up and keeps it black for a good few months before starting to fade.. cheers chap

[Storm-Troll]

Just popped out - wiped bonnet down with some last touch and m/f cloth.

Roof is a bit dirty still.

Second pic is the direct reflection of the sun - no swirlies there girlies!

Take with my nokia N96

Very nice dave.. I dont get the Swirls either. just straight reflection like glass... cant stand swirls lol

[volvokid]

Just popped out - wiped bonnet down with some last touch and m/f cloth.

Roof is a bit dirty still.

Second pic is the direct reflection of the sun - no swirlies there girlies!

Take with my nokia N96

I wish I could get a 100% correction like that

[volvokid]

Yes - when I cleaned it on Sunday I gave it a thorough spraying with Mer shampoo through the pressure hose for just that reason - does not bear thinking about what damage that stuff could do. There is a lot to be said for polishing on a regular basis just so that when cr@p does land on the car, it washes off easily.
Currently using Mer although could not find the bottle on Sunday so used some Turtle Wax Extreme - seemed to work well (ie high polish and low effort).

Keep on toying with giving it the sort of polish it had when Dave owned it - I think he probably had it clayed before selling it: it just looked like a new car when I got it!

if you have a pressure hose have you ever looked into snow foam?

[Wobbly Dave]

90% correction, VK - I'd say there are some very small swirls but you have to look at them in direct sunlight with sunglasses on to spot them. I don't believe it is possible to ever get 100%

Have bought some bits from PB including the Tardis - pre-clay cleanser. Also bought some wheel sealant for the 19s. Gotta get them nice before putting them on.

[volvokid]

90% correction, VK - I'd say there are some very small swirls but you have to look at them in direct sunlight with sunglasses on to spot them. I don't believe it is possible to ever get 100%

Have bought some bits from PB including the Tardis - pre-clay cleanser. Also bought some wheel sealant for the 19s. Gotta get them nice before putting them on.

phew I get about 90% too. OOOO what sealant did you buy? A waning with the Tardis try and keep it away from any glued on badges I was taking the piss with the stuff when I gave the V40 a wash the other week I wasn't using it properly at all cuz I couldn't be bothered on that car, I sprayed it all over the car (wrong for a start) and left it for ages lol the 1.9D badge fell off.

[Wobbly Dave]

Migliore Wheel Seal - 236 ml - hoping for a longer term result than the rim wax I currently have. I may yet use both.

[Tomcat]

Thread moved to Detailing section as it's now gone all technical nerd.

[volvokid]

Migliore Wheel Seal - 236 ml - hoping for a longer term result than the rim wax I currently have. I may yet use both.

Brilliant I hoped you bought that let me know how you get on with it Im just using the poorboys stuff just now.

[Flatout Phil]

if you have a pressure hose have you ever looked into snow foam?

Have to confess I have not heard of that. Is it good?

Just found this on Google: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=71201

Picked up a B&D jetwash from Woolies when they closed for about £20 reduced from £80 something. Ideal for this stuff as has little dispenser bottle.

Rim wax sounds like something you would buy in Soho. But seriously, when the Volans finally get refurbed is there a recommended treatment to keep the brake dust from sticking - or will I have to make that trip to Soho (or Amsterdam)?

[volvokid]

Have to confess I have not heard of that. Is it good?

Just found this on Google: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=71201

Picked up a B&D jetwash from Woolies when they closed for about £20 reduced from £80 something. Ideal for this stuff as has little dispenser bottle.

Rim wax sounds like something you would buy in Soho. But seriously, when the Volans finally get refurbed is there a recommended treatment to keep the brake dust from sticking - or will I have to make that trip to Soho (or Amsterdam)?

Look at this and tell me if it doesnt look good lol [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8NbVP3Y100"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8NbVP3Y100[/ame]

Yeah Im afraid waxing is the best way to protect your wheels once done make sure you clean them once a week with soapy water.

[Flatout Phil]

Look at this and tell me if it doesnt look good lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8NbVP3Y100

Yeah Im afraid waxing is the best way to protect your wheels once done make sure you clean them once a week with soapy water.

It's very festive looking...like to have a go.

[LiamT4]

Reflections do show up well on dark cars don't they. Heres my old t4 (almost standard at the time these pics were taken.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/...y%20Cars/d.jpg
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/...0Cars/mnew.jpg

Does this link work? Seem to be having some probs at the min. How do i paste the pics straight onto the post?