Caporegime
Yes gents!
Still rocking the hard stuff huh? Guess if it aren't broke, don't fix it! Your car do look prestine.
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Still rocking the hard stuff huh? Guess if it aren't broke, don't fix it! Your car do look prestine.
Caporegime
Have you had a look on detailing world forum?
Man of Honour
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Does look alright!
The front bumper has a lashing of stone chip's which has caused minor paint flaking so that annoys me , but otherwise it looks good for its age and mileage I'd say.
The wax is hard to buff off but well worth the effort for year long wear. Just don't let it sit for too long before buffing else you're in for a world of arm pain
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Just gave my car a good clean down and notices a few little dead/dull spots. Would this be able to be machine polished out? Or does or look like the kinda mark getting under the paint? Noticed a few on the rear of the car.
Thinking of getting the car ceramic coated but don't want to waste money if the paint needs a bit of a touch up.
Hopefully the pictures show it well enough its difficult on a shiny surface and overcast sun.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/181752765@N06/47966283193/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/181752765@N06/47966282883/in/dateposted-public/
Thinking of getting the car ceramic coated but don't want to waste money if the paint needs a bit of a touch up.
Hopefully the pictures show it well enough its difficult on a shiny surface and overcast sun.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/181752765@N06/47966283193/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/181752765@N06/47966282883/in/dateposted-public/
Caporegime
Have you tried a hand polish with a cutting pad?
Man of Honour
The finished result, even in the heat some water dribbles still remained when I put the roof down which then left marks on the rear wing
Caporegime
The finished result, even in the heat some water dribbles still remained when I put the roof down which then left marks on the rear wing
I always put a QD and a clean MF in the glovebox if going for a drive after a clean.
Looks really good.
Associate
Carbon Black really does look mint (How did you do the GIF?)
It was car cleaning day for me too
Foam, wash, Super Resin Polish, Fast Glass, Aerospace 303, Megs Endurance Tyre Gel. Tomorrow I'll give a quick rinse, dry and add the collinite (not enough time for that today) followed by the Meg's hybrid ceramic wax. Then I'll likely repeat on the Mrs car on the Weekend.
After the clean I used some of this
on the shiny topped steering wheel
Did the gear stick and handbrake leather too. I've done one conditioning pass so far and the results are noticeable, you can do three in 48 hours as recommended on the bottle so I'll repeat the next 2 days and post a shot once done.
(How did you do the GIF?)It was car cleaning day for me too
Foam, wash, Super Resin Polish, Fast Glass, Aerospace 303, Megs Endurance Tyre Gel. Tomorrow I'll give a quick rinse, dry and add the collinite (not enough time for that today) followed by the Meg's hybrid ceramic wax. Then I'll likely repeat on the Mrs car on the Weekend.
After the clean I used some of this
on the shiny topped steering wheel
Did the gear stick and handbrake leather too. I've done one conditioning pass so far and the results are noticeable, you can do three in 48 hours as recommended on the bottle so I'll repeat the next 2 days and post a shot once done.
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Picked up my new car last week after driving a **** heap for the last year and so it was time to think about cleaning again.
All I had in the shed was some SRP and Sonax BSD for now.
Ordered a new snow foam lance, some Magnifoam and the AG Polar Seal that really intrigues me. Need to start building the collection again
All I had in the shed was some SRP and Sonax BSD for now.
Ordered a new snow foam lance, some Magnifoam and the AG Polar Seal that really intrigues me. Need to start building the collection again
Man of Honour
Ey, just so you know, the wipers won't work when they're up like that
Also, I see Gliptone above, I like
Also, I see Gliptone above, I like
Associate
But he gets no smearing!
I was putting Rain X on
Does anyone have any better recommendations as an alternative for Rain X? I always use it as I do 90% motorway driving and find it works well but wondered if theres something better.
Soldato
Proper glass sealants from the likes of Gtechniq G1, or CarPro FlyBy FORTE, or even Soft99 Glaco.
Man of Honour
Gyeon View is incredible stuff. Can't compare it to the others mentioned above but been properly impressed with it. £20
Soldato
What would people recommend that can be kept in the car for removing bird poo when you are out and about. Just removed some poo-crete with the water laden kitchen roll method but was wondering if there was something handy than didn't rely on access to a tap.
Soldato
Auto glym bird dropping wipes
Associate
Leather cleaning/conditioning cycle complete.
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After
Results are decent in general. I think I could have been more aggressive with the cleaning if the top right section, I'll perhaps have another go this week with a brush to help get some of the oils out. The perforated sections came out nice though and the wheel feels noticeable more supple/less slippery in hand.
Before
After
Results are decent in general. I think I could have been more aggressive with the cleaning if the top right section, I'll perhaps have another go this week with a brush to help get some of the oils out. The perforated sections came out nice though and the wheel feels noticeable more supple/less slippery in hand.
Man of Honour
I really can't see a difference. Sure it feels a bit nicer though
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