Post 243029 by Libra on 2009-07-20 19:42:58
I Started by removing the large amounts of tar that was on the front arches and lower front door with Auto Glym Tar Remover with a MF cloth. Once I have removed the tar I set about cleaning those alloys and tyres. I hosed them down and then sprayed with Megs wheel brightener and using various brushes and a MF wash mitt plus two normal buckets.
Next, I hosed down the car and then Snowed using Megs Hyperwash and a squirt of Poorboys super slick and suds. Left to dwell for about 6-ish minutes before Hosing off. Washed using 2BM, lambswool wash mitt and Super slick and suds. Hosed off and dried. Reversed into the garage to clay. Each panel I had to clay 2-3 times before removing all the bonded contaminates from the paint. I drove her outside to re-wash with fresh shampoo and water and 'sheeted' off and dried.
Time for some polish and my favorite product for the job, Auto Glym Super Resin Polish which I applied using Megs MF applicator pad (round white ones). Whilst this was drying, I set about on the leather. It is the first car I have had that has had a leather interior, so was a little unsure, but the product I used, was the Raceglaze Leather Care Kit from Polish Bliss. This worked very well and seemed to bring the leather back to life. Plus it smells nice too. Once I had cleaned and feed the leather, I buffed off the SRP using a fresh MF cloth. Next it was time to add some wax. For this I used PoorBoys Nattys paste wax red (LE) that smells of strawberries and a Red/white Lake County German App pad. Left this for about 10-15 minutes before buffing off with a plus coral coloured MF cloth.
Whilst this was curing, I added some poorboys wheel sealant to the alloys using a Megs applicator pad. Buffed this off after removing the wax from the body. Afterwards, I cleaned the windows with Megs NXT window cleaner and a Fresh MF cloth. Dressed the plastic trims with Poorboys Trim Restorer. Vacuumed the interior carpets and boot. Dressed the hard plastics with Poorboys natural look dressing and then dressed the tyres with Blackfire long lasting tyre gel.
I did not need to clean/dress the engine bay as this I did the day after getting the car.
It was a long day cleaning a car as I have not cleaned a car to this level in over a month, so I am going to be a tad sore in the morning, but it was well worth it.
I think I got a much better constancy of hyperwash -not as watery as I usually make it.
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engine bay from before
Post 243051 by bonus on 2009-07-20 20:30:28
that looks very well indeed mate,well worth the effort;)
Post 243159 by Murphy on 2009-07-21 11:53:09
Looks very pretty, are you on SN too?
:wink:
Post 243162 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-21 12:05:32
AG SRP is good if your paint work is heavily swirled as I believe it is full of fillers.
I miss not having the time to detail my own as much as I did.
Good work though. Reminds me I need to get some more stuff and a bigger bottle for my snowfoam lance.
I normally use 3 parts snowfoam to 1 part hyperwash in the standard size lance bottle.
Post 243211 by Libra on 2009-07-21 15:25:01
[quote=Murphy;243159]Looks very pretty, are you on SN too?
:wink:[/quote]
Yes, under the name of, SC008Y_MAD. Are you?
Post 243212 by Libra on 2009-07-21 15:28:23
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243162]AG SRP is good if your paint work is heavily swirled as I believe it is full of fillers.
I miss not having the time to detail my own as much as I did.
Good work though. Reminds me I need to get some more stuff and a bigger bottle for my snowfoam lance.
I normally use 3 parts snowfoam to 1 part hyperwash in the standard size lance bottle.[/quote]
Yes you are right in saying that AG SRP has fillers to hid light swirling. I like using it as it is very easy on and off.
I think anybody that looks after there car to some degree always wants more products, MF cloths, applicator pads or maybe its just me.
I put 10 plunges of hyperwash + SSAS in the bottle and mixed half full with water.
Post 243246 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-21 17:15:02
I love my snowfoam!!
I have an entire shed full of products and still I want more!!
Post 243263 by Libra on 2009-07-21 18:32:38
I don't use Snowfoam all the time, only when I think the car needs it. If you use a good wax, then the dirt should just fall off/away.
Post 243291 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-21 21:55:53
Used to be that way but due to my prolonged UK absense I had to throw a couple of layers of collonite on her and leave it. But I am coming back and the full treatment is well overdue. I even have a 6 by 3 metre awning to do it under - fnaar fnaar!!
Post 243308 by cornclose on 2009-07-21 22:41:56
Can somebody do mine then... ?
Post 243365 by Libra on 2009-07-22 09:41:15
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243291]Used to be that way but due to my prolonged UK absense I had to throw a couple of layers of collonite on her and leave it. But I am coming back and the full treatment is well overdue. I even have a 6 by 3 metre awning to do it under - fnaar fnaar!![/quote]
Thats what I want and awning. Where is the best place to get one that won't break the bank balance?
Post 243366 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-22 09:41:24
[quote][SIZE=3] [/SIZE]
Can somebody do mine then... ?
[/quote]
I am coming back to the UK for good from the end of this month (turning back into a NL tourist)
So if you want to arrange a day in August (on a weekend) - we could look into detailing your phase 2. I have never done one (except for Wegal's S60)
All I would ask is money to cover cost of materials (claybar etc) and you might want to choose a top wax.
Post 243369 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-22 09:57:53
[quote=Red;243365]Thats what I want and awning. Where is the best place to get one that won't break the bank balance?[/quote]
I bought mine from here
not cheap but solidly built (ie bloody heavy)
http://www.kkckartshop.com/parts.php?navigation=120&part=AWN600
Post 243372 by thebadger on 2009-07-22 10:07:54
Caravan sales shops (they are few & far between) often sell second hand ones at pretty reasonable prices.
Contact one & let them know what size you're looking for. If they don't have one they may source one.
Post 243380 by Murphy on 2009-07-22 10:58:02
[quote=Red;243211]Yes, under the name of, SC008Y_MAD. Are you?[/quote]
I am Andy M3 :wavey:
Post 243404 by Libra on 2009-07-22 13:24:53
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243369]I bought mine from here
not cheap but solidly built (ie bloody heavy)
http://www.kkckartshop.com/parts.php?navigation=120&part=AWN600[/quote]
That is almost exactly what I would like to have.
[quote=thebadger;243372]Caravan sales shops (they are few & far between) often sell second hand ones at pretty reasonable prices.
Contact one & let them know what size you're looking for. If they don't have one they may source one.[/quote]
Theres an idea. I will do just that.
[quote=Murphy;243380]I am Andy M3 :wavey:[/quote]
Hi buddy:wave23d:
Post 243452 by cornclose on 2009-07-22 18:08:14
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243366]I am coming back to the UK for good from the end of this month (turning back into a NL tourist)
So if you want to arrange a day in August (on a weekend) - we could look into detailing your phase 2. I have never done one (except for Wegal's S60)
All I would ask is money to cover cost of materials (claybar etc) and you might want to choose a top wax.[/quote]
That would be cool. Got any particular date in mind ? I'm away for two weeks in August, so it would probably have to be after I get back...
Thanks for the offer - let me know when's best for you if you have the time!
Post 243558 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-23 09:57:30
I need to return to NL for a week at the end of August but should be OK for the other weekends. You choose.
Post 243855 by cornclose on 2009-07-24 09:49:07
Cheers Wobbly! Will check my diary...
Post 243858 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-24 10:13:36
I am available 15/16th or 22/23 iin August only
Post 243886 by Unknown on 2009-07-24 12:44:30
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243366]we could look into detailing your phase 2. I have never done one (except for Wegal's S60)
All I would ask is money to cover cost of materials (claybar etc) and you might want to choose a top wax.[/quote]
I have an S80 T6 if you have never done one of them, and fancy a bash :duck: :wiggle:
Post 243889 by cornclose on 2009-07-24 12:58:27
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243858]I am available 15/16th or 22/23 iin August only[/quote]
Bugger! That's me out those days. In the Isle of Wight then...!
Post 243890 by Wobbly Dave on 2009-07-24 13:00:04
[QUOTE=Davew;243886]I have an S80 T6 if you have never done one of them, and fancy a bash :duck: :wiggle:[/QUOTE]
Sorry but no amount of polishing is going to make the S80 look pretty.
Post 243923 by Justin on 2009-07-24 14:30:51
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243890]Sorry but no amount of polishing is going to make the S80 look pretty.[/quote]
LMAO :hilarious
Post 243930 by thebadger on 2009-07-24 15:04:45
[quote=Wobbly Dave;243890]Sorry but no amount of polishing is going to make the S80 look pretty.[/quote]
Don't mock the afflicted! (just kidding)