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*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***
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this V applied rubbed in with a cloth - sponge applicator is useless - not sure how you spray it accurately either ? ...
after - first cleaning the seal,
for seal which window descends against I apply with a cloth poked in on a knife blade.
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scrubbed outer tyre wall last night after washing car in anticipation of amazon delivery of sonax tyre dressing - looks like you can buy a dedicated brush for that, to get it into the grooves
in the absence of that will use a stiff small paint brush, toothbrush would take too long
after - first cleaning the seal,
for seal which window descends against I apply with a cloth poked in on a knife blade.
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scrubbed outer tyre wall last night after washing car in anticipation of amazon delivery of sonax tyre dressing - looks like you can buy a dedicated brush for that, to get it into the grooves
in the absence of that will use a stiff small paint brush, toothbrush would take too long
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I have all the stuff required for a full detail (bar paint correction) but I'm thinking about paying someone to do it...
same here
(although I'm not paint correcting my car)
if you need that done, i would think you would need to let them do everything from the beginning
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Do it yourself. Just follow the instructions on the products.
Take your time.
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Time is the issue, realistically it's a full day affair, pre wash, wash, rinse, decon, clay, polish etc etc on a 3 series sized car. Could do with a little bit of correction also.
What's all that likely to cost, £500? £1000? £1500 (inflation??)
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if i was to do it, id have buy a DA polisher and get a long long extension lead to go over the road (unless there's a wireless one)
https://www.detailr.com/services
from £300?
from £300?
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Yeah I don't want a full going over, just to get rid of some water marks, might see if a friend can do it.
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water marks or swirls ?
if water marks use a Quick Detailer
Water marks, I've tried all sorts, well a couple of products that were recommended, I think it needs more than that though.
could you upload some pics ?
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Yeah, at some point, but that does feel like effort (currently in lazy mood). I think I used Koch Chemie or something on it previously.
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i don't mean now 
when your next out in it, take some pics
when your next out in it, take some pics
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I often do mine over a couple of days. I just wipe it over before starting again.
I have a da and pads with quite a few grades of polish, but I tend to cheat most of the time.
I use a product called Poorboys black hole, it hides lots of things.
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Yeah, I've got too many "projects" on the go at the moment and washing the car seems like a chore I CBA with, let's see though.
Definitely needs decon, last time I washed it there was loads of iron **** on the roof etc.
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ive heard black hole mentioned a few times on here
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I always have it in stock. Works well on dark paint. Really nice to use too.
@Mekrel
Elite car care, have you been there?
I couldn't see anything online about a shop their
I might travel over there Monday morning if it's possible
Elite car care, have you been there?
I couldn't see anything online about a shop their
I might travel over there Monday morning if it's possible