Post 801007 by Harvey on 2016-05-16 23:38:46
Nice to see it progress over the next couple of days , at least the rim doesn't look like it's been curbed that's one good thing .
Post 801009 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-05-17 00:14:28
Are you using rotary or DA?
Post 801010 by MIKESC70T5 on 2016-05-17 00:28:59
[QUOTE=Harvey;801007]Nice to see it progress over the next couple of days , at least the rim doesn't look like it's been curbed that's one good thing .[/QUOTE]
That one hasn't, but the two fronts have been lol.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;801009]Are you using rotary or DA?[/QUOTE]
DA
Post 801015 by Dangerous Dave on 2016-05-17 11:14:13
Looking forward to seeing the results :) and which products you used
Post 801071 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-05-18 22:09:54
Bought a new top for my DI water polishing cylinder (old one was cracked) and some more DI resin. Do you have hard water where you live? Mine is rock hard at over 250ppm TDS. Water marks are a real headache...http://www.daqua.co.uk/
Post 801092 by MIKESC70T5 on 2016-05-19 16:43:11
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;801071]Bought a new top for my DI water polishing cylinder (old one was cracked) and some more DI resin. Do you have hard water where you live? Mine is rock hard at over 250ppm TDS. Water marks are a real headache...http://www.daqua.co.uk/[/QUOTE]
Yes mate, hard water. My wife's black Golf was a pain, but now I use one of these.
Wash the car down, connect this up and sprinkle water over the car before its dry and walk away, no streaks :banana::banana:
Post 801096 by LeeT5 on 2016-05-19 19:34:21
Don't look any different.
Post 801101 by Doingitsideways on 2016-05-19 21:04:51
[QUOTE=LeeT5;801096]Don't look any different.[/QUOTE]
:lol:
Post 801102 by MIKESC70T5 on 2016-05-19 21:17:52
[QUOTE=LeeT5;801096]Don't look any different.[/QUOTE]
Well the owners very happy with it. Maybe the pictures don't do it justice. The paint was covered in tree sap and tar to the point it felt rough to the touch. Lots of swirl marks and scratches.
Post 801111 by LeeT5 on 2016-05-20 11:14:58
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;801102]Well the owners very happy with it. Maybe the pictures don't do it justice. The paint was covered in tree sap and tar to the point it felt rough to the touch. Lots of swirl marks and scratches.[/QUOTE]
Mate...I was seriously joking!! Could you not see the sarcasm?
The results are awesome and a credit to your hard work Sir. Well done! :bow_kneel
Post 801115 by Wobbly Dave on 2016-05-20 12:07:37
Bit wierd putting sealant on top of the Wax?
Post 801119 by MIKESC70T5 on 2016-05-20 13:54:17
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;801115]Bit wierd putting sealant on top of the Wax?[/QUOTE]
Usually I'd just stop after a wax, but I find on black cars Zaino Z8 just adds depth and a wetter look to the wax even though it only lasts a few weeks, it a no brainer for me as the results look amazing. Some people use it on its own after a polish, some polish, Z8 then wax. :beer:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z8-grand-finale-spray-seal/prod_471.html
Post 801140 by AcidicDavey on 2016-05-20 23:41:40
That has turned out great Mike, top work.
I hope you try to educate the owners on how to keep it looking good :)
Post 801145 by Orca2 on 2016-05-21 09:40:29
Very. Very shiny I like it Mikey . That's a lot of hard work.
Post 801158 by MIKESC70T5 on 2016-05-21 17:57:53
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;801140]That has turned out great Mike, top work.
I hope you try to educate the owners on how to keep it looking good :)[/QUOTE]
It's sad really, they have owned the car since new, but don't really bother with a cleaning routine. The car is up for sale and sold with the understanding that they would have the car serviced at Fiat and have a proper detail to show how good or bad the paintwork condition is and pay accordingly. I can report the car was collected by the new owners for the full asking price.
Post 801159 by jamesy12345 on 2016-05-21 18:12:33
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;801140]That has turned out great Mike, top work.
I hope you try to educate the owners on how to keep it looking good :)[/QUOTE]
it's an education for me at least reading this type of thread
Post 801162 by Doingitsideways on 2016-05-21 18:51:49
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;801159]it's an education for me at least reading this type of thread[/QUOTE]
What? That a dog pissing on your wheel doesn't count as the car having a wash? :lol:
Post 801180 by jamesy12345 on 2016-05-22 00:01:08
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;801162]What? That a dog pissing on your wheel doesn't count as the car having a wash? :lol:[/QUOTE]
I only wash the ones that aren't waterproof by hand, everything else goes through the car wash. 3 times a year like clockwork
Faded paint due to over zealous owner and a Brillo pad possibly as the paint has lost its shine and plenty of rub marks in the finish.
And plenty of scratches
this scratch full length of passenger door.
I've got a few days to work my magic, so will be doing it over the coming evenings when I get home from work. Will update if people are interested.
Iron X doing its thing
Roof being cleaned and water proofed using Autoglym hood kit.
Today Snow foamed to remove cutting paste residue, then washed using Adams car shampoo and wooly wash mit. Rinsed off, dried then Zaino Polish applied with Da polisher. Adams Patriot wax then applied by hand. Topped off with Zaino Z8 sealant. Wheels sealed with Poorboys wheel sealant. Tyres dressed with Adams tyre seal. Inner Wheel arches dressed with Adams undercarriage spray. Plastics had Gtechniq trim seal applied.
And the results
