Me Vs Meguiars

Post 640728 by iancho on 2013-09-02 17:39:10

I was up at 4.30am, Cleaning the Car at 5.30am finished at 12.30... 7hrs. After washing and Drying I got the Clay bar out.... It took 2hrs to Clay Bar it was really easy with the Quick Detailer.... Then the Machine Polisher, I first used Meguiars 205 Ultra Finishing Polish after doing half the Car I decided the Cut was not deep enough so Started again with 105 Ultra Cut Compound it looked a lot Sharper. Then to finish off I gave it a complete Wax.... Here is the Finished result.... You can see the kerb where I Scratched the 19.... Here is one of the Garages..... And one for the Album.... Products Used.... Was all really easy from start to finish, just time consuming.... Many, many thanks to no1tosh for all his help and guidance before I started this process... Cheers mate :)

Post 640731 by graemewelch on 2013-09-02 17:44:05

exelent finish. but ive got to ask. what the hell you doing up at that time. its the middle of the night

Post 640733 by S70T5Chris on 2013-09-02 17:47:09

Looks £££££ :dgrin: Cracking job mate.

Post 640735 by iancho on 2013-09-02 17:48:35

[QUOTE=graemewelch;640731]exelent finish. but ive got to ask. what the hell you doing up at that time. its the middle of the night[/QUOTE] I love getting up early Graeme it's nice and quite and no one is about and I love listening to the Birds :)

Post 640736 by iancho on 2013-09-02 17:49:47

[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;640733]Looks £££££ :dgrin: Cracking job mate.[/QUOTE] Cheers Chris :B_thumb:

Post 640742 by Tomcat on 2013-09-02 18:00:35

Looks stunning Ian, wanna come and do mine next?..

Post 640744 by iancho on 2013-09-02 18:06:34

[QUOTE=Tomcat;640742]Looks stunning Ian, wanna come and do mine next?..[/QUOTE] Cheers Craig, No I can Honestly say that I had had enough today mate It was getting really boring at the end lol

Post 640746 by T5frankie on 2013-09-02 18:11:35

well done mate, i never polished or waxed my saffy once lol

Post 640747 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-02 18:14:02

Bloomin 'eck Ian, not content with an immaculate engine bay you go and do all this, what chance do the rest of us have of looking good at TRAX lol I'm off Thur,Fri and Sat and have arranged a visit to young Sarkey San on Friday so he.....I mean we, can polish the old boat, I'm also awaiting a delivery from the postman.....

Post 640748 by iancho on 2013-09-02 18:14:08

[QUOTE=T5frankie;640746]well done mate, i never polished or waxed my saffy once lol[/QUOTE] I know mate but it still looked good lol

Post 640752 by welderone on 2013-09-02 18:16:00

Great job mate and a man after myself who also likes to get up early and work , beat the sun that's my motto. Peter

Post 640754 by iancho on 2013-09-02 18:17:58

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;640747]Bloomin 'eck Ian, not content with an immaculate engine bay you go and do all this, what chance do the rest of us have of looking good at TRAX lol I'm off Thur,Fri and Sat and have arranged a visit to young Sarkey San on Friday so he.....I mean we, can polish the old boat, I'm also awaiting a delivery from the postman.....[/QUOTE] lol I need to get out more!....Thanks Graham.... What are you waiting for then mate? To be Honest I'm not that Pleased with mine, I thought it would of looked better for all the work I put in.... Maybe tomorrow I will like it more but as of now.... Big thumbs down from me.

Post 640755 by smithy on 2013-09-02 18:18:46

Nice job there sir

Post 640757 by iancho on 2013-09-02 18:19:16

[QUOTE=welderone;640752]Great job mate and a man after myself who also likes to get up early and work , beat the sun that's my motto. Peter[/QUOTE] Very true Pete it's the best time of the day and you can do so much before it gets too hot :)

Post 640758 by Tomcat on 2013-09-02 18:19:44

Begining to wish I was coming to TRAX now, maybe next year, gimme time to get the car upto scratch.

Post 640759 by iancho on 2013-09-02 18:19:54

[QUOTE=smithy;640755]Nice job there sir[/QUOTE] Why thank you Sir ;)

Post 640761 by Pinup_gal on 2013-09-02 18:22:34

Very shiny!!! I have a very dusty black motor that needs cleaning if you fancy a challenge :P OI Graham Sharkey needs to do mine not yours lol. Is Anne off too?

Post 640764 by abdul on 2013-09-02 18:23:45

Very nice

Post 640765 by abdul on 2013-09-02 18:25:37

Did u do it by hand or did u use a polishing machine

Post 640766 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-02 18:26:21

Superb job there Ian.....I think I'm going to buy some of that kit and give it a try.

Post 640767 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-02 18:26:44

[QUOTE=iancho;640754]lol I need to get out more!....Thanks Graham.... [COLOR="#FF0000"]What are you waiting for then mate? [/COLOR] To be Honest I'm not that Pleased with mine, I thought it would of looked better for all the work I put in.... Maybe tomorrow I will like it more but as of now.... Big thumbs down from me.[/QUOTE] You know I can't let all my secrets out mate, just a small chance I'll have it by the weekend so I'm not getting excited yet. Your car looks great mate, hopefully all that's needed now will be a quick going over with the detailer Sunday.

Post 640768 by foammanmark on 2013-09-02 18:26:47

Looking superb there. Well worth the effort when you see a result like that. I must do mine again soon.

Post 640769 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-02 18:30:58

[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;640761] OI Graham Sharkey needs to do mine not yours lol. Is Anne off too?[/QUOTE] Oi Nat lol, Sarkey San has been bribed with the promise of a McD's lunch so there :B_thumb: It's my long weekend off this week, Thur/Fri from this week coupled with Sat and Sun from next week, Anne will of course be working hard all week, but she's looking forward to Sunday.

Post 640775 by bonelorry on 2013-09-02 18:55:55

Looks very nice, Well done. The Megs range is good for the money and easy to use, The clay kit is a very user friendly product and its very hard to marr the paint when using the soft clay they provide. Just making sure theres plenty of lubricant applied and turning the clay bar when it begins to get full helps! I really rate their endurance tyre dressing aswell! Certainly got some good depth and reflection, Saffys do look good when the paint is clean but saying that my old S70R was quite swirled and still had reasonable depth and shine. What sort of correction level did you achieve do you reckon? Did you use any UV or Halogen lighting to aid with seeing the swirls in the paint and aid the swirl removal/correction? Good stuff Simon

Post 640785 by stribo on 2013-09-02 19:09:07

[QUOTE=iancho;640735]I love getting up early Graeme it's nice and quite and no one is about and I love listening to the Birds :)[/QUOTE] Great work mate, which is your Birds track of choice? I found this one: [video=youtube_share;f8zHMAYh-ww]http://youtu.be/f8zHMAYh-ww[/video]

Post 640786 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-02 19:09:49

spiffing! carbonise them wheels!!?!!

Post 640813 by M-R-P on 2013-09-02 19:54:21

good effort there Ian. what about adding a top coat of some kind, like autoglym gold shine? (or whatever it's called, the narrow bottle with the gold label) I find it gives it that last little boost to the shine.

Post 640832 by WOODY T5 on 2013-09-02 20:31:49

cracking job looks great now get your arse round here and do my car:)

Post 640835 by iancho on 2013-09-02 20:37:00

[QUOTE=Tomcat;640758]Begining to wish I was coming to TRAX now, maybe next year, gimme time to get the car upto scratch.[/QUOTE] It would of been great to see you Craig and your motor, it would of given us all chance to compare your motor next year when it's finished! :smile: [QUOTE=Pinup_gal;640761]Very shiny!!! I have a very dusty black motor that needs cleaning if you fancy a challenge :P OI Graham Sharkey needs to do mine not yours lol. Is Anne off too?[/QUOTE] Cheers Nat and I've had enough after today lol [QUOTE=abdul;640765]Did u do it by hand or did u use a polishing machine[/QUOTE] Machine Polisher mate it was really easy mate Idiot proof almost! :smile: [QUOTE=stephenevans99;640766]Superb job there Ian.....I think I'm going to buy some of that kit and give it a try.[/QUOTE] You should Steve it incredibly easy and very user friendly, nothing to be afraid of at all. You don't need the 205. :)

Post 640839 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-09-02 20:42:46

Nice job there bud, stunning finish!

Post 640841 by Biff on 2013-09-02 20:50:59

I've still not polished mine since having it. Your inspiring me to & after the comments I've had after my first show I can see the week before the wedding being a polishing week! It'll keep me off the fags. Lol

Post 640842 by iancho on 2013-09-02 20:52:23

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;640767]You know I can't let all my secrets out mate, just a small chance I'll have it by the weekend so I'm not getting excited yet. Your car looks great mate, hopefully all that's needed now will be a quick going over with the detailer Sunday.[/QUOTE] Sometimes it's more fun waiting to see what your up too :) Yep detailer on Sunday [QUOTE=foammanmark;640768]Looking superb there. Well worth the effort when you see a result like that. I must do mine again soon.[/QUOTE] Cheers Mark, yep just keep it topped up with some wax and polish mate :) [QUOTE=bonelorry;640775]Looks very nice, Well done. The Megs range is good for the money and easy to use, The clay kit is a very user friendly product and its very hard to marr the paint when using the soft clay they provide. Just making sure theres plenty of lubricant applied and turning the clay bar when it begins to get full helps! I really rate their endurance tyre dressing aswell! Certainly got some good depth and reflection, Saffys do look good when the paint is clean but saying that my old S70R was quite swirled and still had reasonable depth and shine. What sort of correction level did you achieve do you reckon? Did you use any UV or Halogen lighting to aid with seeing the swirls in the paint and aid the swirl removal/correction? Good stuff Simon[/QUOTE] Cheers Simon, your right the Megs stuff is very user friendly, I'm not sure what correction level I acheived as my car was in pretty good condition beforehand the 105 is quite abrasive though. Unfortunatley I don't have the use of UV lighting mate just natural sunlight :) [QUOTE=stribo;640785]Great work mate, which is your Birds track of choice? I found this one: [video=youtube_share;f8zHMAYh-ww]http://youtu.be/f8zHMAYh-ww[/video][/QUOTE] Pmsl.... Not that type of Birds!!!!!! I also LOVE that Fresh Morning Smell :) [QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;640786]spiffing! carbonise them wheels!!?!![/QUOTE] Thanks dude!....We were talking about that today..... Matt Anthercite :) [QUOTE=M-R-P;640813]good effort there Ian. what about adding a top coat of some kind, like autoglym gold shine? (or whatever it's called, the narrow bottle with the gold label) I find it gives it that last little boost to the shine.[/QUOTE] Cheers mate....I shall now be ordering some on your recommendation! :B_thumb: [QUOTE=WOODY T5;640832]cracking job looks great now get your arse round here and do my car:)[/QUOTE] Pmsl.... Lets just swap it easier! :hilarious

Post 640843 by iancho on 2013-09-02 20:56:01

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;640839]Nice job there bud, stunning finish![/QUOTE] Cheers Dave it's not all that good to be honest I just picked the best pics! lol [QUOTE=Biff;640841]I've still not polished mine since having it. Your inspiring me to & after the comments I've had after my first show I can see the week before the wedding being a polishing week! It'll keep me off the fags. Lol[/QUOTE] Now, now Dave we don't want you worn out for your wedding night! I want it ready for the Evo Triangle though Dave lol :B_thumb:

Post 640844 by BIG G on 2013-09-02 20:56:34

Car looking slick mate!

Post 640872 by MIKESC70T5 on 2013-09-02 21:35:54

Car looks fantastic, well done. I'm just about to start a thread, as ive done both cars today :eye-poppi

Post 640877 by Jamest5r on 2013-09-02 21:45:22

I feel inferiour lol, my car really need's to be cleaned.

Post 640889 by Volvostorm on 2013-09-02 22:23:57

Mines lucky to get a bucket of water thrown at it! Might drag it around to the valeters on Saturday before Trax Yours looks amazing Ian

Post 640939 by iancho on 2013-09-03 06:37:49

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone :) Verdict... The Megs G220 Polishing Machine was Incredibly User Friendly to use..... All products were Idiot Proof and I can Highly recommend them both to anybody who has never used them. My Car... I was really quite disappointed with the end result, I'm not sure what I was expecting but after seeing Gav's and some of the others I was hoping for a Mirror Finish, it looks a lot better than it was but not what I was hoping for I didn't really have time to look at it too much as I was busy with other things afterwards. Remember.... I've only shown you the Best Pics. Maybe today it will look different :)

Post 640943 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-03 07:12:57

.....it will still be 'Gay Gold' lol

Post 640945 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-03 07:29:14

Top work there Ian, look forward to seeing you and your car at the weekend, are you camping with us ?

Post 640966 by stribo on 2013-09-03 10:08:46

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;640943].....it will still be 'Gay Gold' lol[/QUOTE] That's a good thing.:P

Post 640970 by Biff on 2013-09-03 10:17:54

[QUOTE=iancho;640843]Cheers Dave it's not all that good to be honest I just picked the best pics! lol Now, now Dave we don't want you worn out for your wedding night! I want it ready for the Evo Triangle though Dave lol :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Will give it a spruce for then no worries. Looking forward to the triangle & then an orm run. :) As for worn out on the wedding night I don't think that will happen. Lol

Post 640977 by jdavis on 2013-09-03 10:49:03

Looks stunning Ian. Need to give mine a going over, maybe after MOT tomorrow.

Post 640995 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-03 12:18:58

[QUOTE=iancho;640842] Thanks dude!....We were talking about that today..... Matt Anthercite :) [/QUOTE] Ye might look good. But think youll miss shiny tbh lol I meant get them carbon dipped matey ;)

Post 641039 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:19:27

[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;640945]Top work there Ian, look forward to seeing you and your car at the weekend, are you camping with us ?[/QUOTE] Thanks mate, No I won't be Camping Adrian but I'm looking forward to seeing you on Sunday... It's been far too long mate :) [QUOTE=V70 Graham;640943].....it will still be 'Gay Gold' lol[/QUOTE] This is the sad truth Graham lol [QUOTE=stribo;640966]That's a good thing.:P[/QUOTE] Only us Gay Lovers can truly appreciate them Steve :B_thumb: [QUOTE=Biff;640970]Will give it a spruce for then no worries. Looking forward to the triangle & then an orm run. :) As for worn out on the wedding night I don't think that will happen. Lol[/QUOTE] In that case we want pics of your wedding night Dave lol I'm looking forward to the wales bash too mate it will be a great day :) [QUOTE=jdavis;640977]Looks stunning Ian. Need to give mine a going over, maybe after MOT tomorrow.[/QUOTE] Cheers mate it's well worth doing but I can honestly say i'm in no rush to do it again! :) [QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;640995]Ye might look good. But think youll miss shiny tbh lol I meant get them carbon dipped matey ;)[/QUOTE] I'm all about shiny lol.... I did listen too you all and decided to do the 18's in Black but with a twist, they should be ready end of September :)

Post 641041 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:24:43

[QUOTE=BIG G;640844]Car looking slick mate![/QUOTE] Cheers mate! [QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;640872]Car looks fantastic, well done. I'm just about to start a thread, as ive done both cars today :eye-poppi[/QUOTE] Thanks Mike, How on earth you managed 2 in one day I will never know! [QUOTE=Jamest5r;640877]I feel inferiour lol, my car really need's to be cleaned.[/QUOTE] You could never be inferior Jim lol [QUOTE=Pault5estate;640889]Mines lucky to get a bucket of water thrown at it! Might drag it around to the valeters on Saturday before Trax Yours looks amazing Ian[/QUOTE] Cheers Paul, will be good too see you again mate

Post 641042 by M-R-P on 2013-09-03 16:25:32

[QUOTE=iancho;641039] I'm all about shiny lol.... I did listen too you all and decided to do the 18's in Black but with a twist, they should be ready end of September :)[/QUOTE] Would this be the twist I spoke to you about a while ago Ian?

Post 641044 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:34:53

[QUOTE=M-R-P;641042]Would this be the twist I spoke to you about a while ago Ian?[/QUOTE] No mate this is a new idea they will look Mental lol..... Some of you will like them and some of you will Definitely NOT! I did like your Idea about the 19's though and it still bugs me as too how they would of looked.... Cracking idea mate I loved the concept! :B_thumb:

Post 641046 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-03 16:37:55

black/gold flip paint? black/gold carbon..im guessing black/gold something anyhoos lol ;)

Post 641048 by M-R-P on 2013-09-03 16:40:13

[QUOTE=iancho;641044]No mate this is a new idea they will look Mental lol..... Some of you will like them and some of you will Definitely NOT! I did like your Idea about the 19's though and it still bugs me as too how they would of looked.... Cracking idea mate I loved the concept! :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] I'll be doing it to the next set of pegs I paint. The owner of said pegs doesn't know it yet ;)

Post 641049 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:41:07

[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;641046]black/gold flip paint? black/gold carbon..im guessing black/gold something anyhoos lol ;)[/QUOTE] Spot on! lol Black and Gold :B_thumb:

Post 641051 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:42:21

[QUOTE=M-R-P;641048]I'll be doing it to the next set of pegs I paint. The owner of said pegs doesn't know it yet ;)[/QUOTE] Whoever it is will be Pleased, I REALLY LOVED the idea mate! :smile:

Post 641052 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-03 16:42:25

:) anything like this?.....with a gold R! [ATTACH=CONFIG]22359[/ATTACH] what was your idea mart btw?

Post 641053 by M-R-P on 2013-09-03 16:43:24

[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;641052]:) anything like this? [ATTACH=CONFIG]22359[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Not like that - that's a motorbike. It would take some special kind of paint job to make an 18 foot Volvo look like a harley!

Post 641054 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:43:51

[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;641052]:) anything like this?.....with a gold R! [ATTACH=CONFIG]22359[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Nahhh... That's a Motorbike! lol

Post 641056 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-03 16:45:47

obviously you bunch of bellends! lol but the paint- black then reflects gold....

Post 641060 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:51:39

[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;641056]obviously you bunch of bellends! lol but the paint- black then reflects gold....[/QUOTE] Pmsl.... Ahhhhhh! I see, ermmmmm not exactly like that but I like the concept. I don't want to give the game away too much as Reece (Paint Sprayer) is not too keen he says it's a lot of work but I've been pushing him again today and he has agreed to make a start next week, so hopefully they should be ready by the end of the month :B_thumb: The 19's will go to bed for the winter, Awwwwww :smile:

Post 641062 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-03 16:53:50

ill be impatiently waiting lol ;)

Post 641063 by M-R-P on 2013-09-03 16:54:06

I think I know what Ian's up to with the wheels... ;)

Post 641065 by iancho on 2013-09-03 16:55:36

[QUOTE=M-R-P;641063]I think I know what Ian's up to with the wheels... ;)[/QUOTE] I think you do too....:smile:

Post 641069 by M-R-P on 2013-09-03 16:57:33

[QUOTE=iancho;641065]I think you do too....:smile:[/QUOTE] Gonna look the chickens lips but a difficult spray job to get right.

Post 641074 by iancho on 2013-09-03 17:01:58

[QUOTE=M-R-P;641069]Gonna look the chickens lips but a difficult spray job to get right.[/QUOTE] That's why he doesn't want to do it lol He has been trying to persuade me to go all Black just to get out of it..... but today I stuck to my Guns, he looked really brassed off lol

Post 641769 by no1tosh on 2013-09-05 22:06:51

not been on for a while, it looks amazing mate. how did you find the 105?

Post 641808 by iancho on 2013-09-06 06:26:08

[QUOTE=no1tosh;641769]not been on for a while, it looks amazing mate. how did you find the 105?[/QUOTE] Cheers mate, the 105 Ultra Cut Compound gave a much deeper Cut and bought the Shine out more. I Started with the 205 and had done half of the Car before I decided I was not happy with the Finish so Started again with the 105. As the days have gone on I'm much happier with the end result, it has a nice deep shine to it now.... Thanks for all your help mate it was invaluable! :B_thumb: