My Detailing experience so far.. - R32OC

Knobby · 2nd January 2009, 09:30 PM

Washed it...

Clayed, polished and waxed the bonnet..

Arm started hurting

Gave up..

Jonny @ Pure Detail · 2nd January 2009, 09:36 PM

haha brilliant

You get good results on the bonnet?

Neal · 2nd January 2009, 09:37 PM

ah Knobby - its worth it, just do a panel at a time

Knobby · 2nd January 2009, 09:39 PM

I could see my ugly mug in so i guess so...

Used Meguiars Deep Crystal 123 Step stuff, looks like it does the job and its cheap.. Want to spend my money on a Milltek and CAI before I got spending hundreds of pounds on cleaning products..

Loving the Snow..

andysR32 · 2nd January 2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal

ah Knobby - its worth it, just do a panel at a time

Better Idea get Jonny to do it he needs the excersize after Xmas..lol

Knobby · 2nd January 2009, 09:49 PM

Knobby · 2nd January 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by andysR32

Better Idea get Jonny to do it he needs the excersize after Xmas..lol

If he wasnt so damn far away from me I would..

andysR32 · 2nd January 2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Knobby

You get excited today Knobby..lol

Jonny @ Pure Detail · 2nd January 2009, 10:04 PM

Should be down south soon as there are a couple of members wanting theirs done.

How much better do you feel about washing the car down once it has been fully foamed..

once you have finished with your 3 stage, gis a shout and will give you a list of 3-4 products to replace them

Knobby · 2nd January 2009, 10:12 PM

I've always been stuck in my way about washing cars and always thought jet washes were a waste of time... However after reading a few posts I just had to get one..

Its so nice getting all the heavy dirt off with the pressure washer then, foaming it down to get all the remaining dirt and grime off.. Its then such a pleasure washing down a clean car and not getting the mitt covered in crap..

One thing I do need some advice one.. Window rubbers, my microfiber cloth is covered in black marks. Spent ages today just wiping the rear window rubbers down with kitchen roll and the black didnt stop coming off.

The 3 stage was a good start, as the car wasnt very clean and i didnt want to waste expensive products on a dirty car, would prefer to get it up to scratch then get some decent stuff at a later date like u say..

StuOwen86 · 3rd January 2009, 05:34 PM

On the rare occasion i do actually was my car myself i have the same problem with the windows and leaving black stuff on my drying towel.

Stu

nigp007 · 3rd January 2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StuOwen86

On the rare occasion i do actually was my car myself i have the same problem with the windows and leaving black stuff on my drying towel.

Stu

Me too I have even toothbrushed all the seels and it still happens.

wrk_in_progress · 3rd January 2009, 07:07 PM

Me three I too have tried toothbrush but still the black stuff appears LOL.

How far south you going jonny ??? Anywhere near bath??? If so could PM me some prices, cheers fella.

I never used to bother doing my car properly wash and that was it however this forum has sent me mad LOL. I'm forever on ECC ordering bits and pieces. I can quite happly spend hours cleaning my .:R now

LOON · 3rd January 2009, 07:13 PM

I also now like spending hours cleaning the R but I am worried the neighbours will think I am a freak !

wrk_in_progress · 3rd January 2009, 07:18 PM

I'm lucky I do it at my dads bus garage so it's only the gf that gives me looks LOL. Makes it sooo much easier wash outside then pull her inside with the radio and heater and wax etc

LOON · 3rd January 2009, 07:23 PM

Good stuff, I often take all my gear down to my mum and dads as they have a big drive and no 1 can see me !

Knobby · 3rd January 2009, 07:52 PM

My neighbours already think im a freak.. washed mine about 5 times over the xmas holidays.. One morning it was so cold i wondered why the jet wash wasnt working very well and it was because the water in the hose had frozen. OOPS.

Another thing that really annoys me.... Is when water runs out the rear windows, door handles and wing mirrors, the water leaves macks on the body work, I am forever going around with a cloth trying to dry them...