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Started by JG , Oct 05 2005 08:16 PM

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#741 JG

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 03:58 PM

Does sound like a massage parlour menu doesn't it :lol:

Not that i'd know or 'out

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#742 ArticMonkey

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:12 PM

Cheers fella, I'll copy that info

@ Banana armour, ace name, on my shopping list!

I was going to ask about polishing. Thought you'd be a pc man!! Agreed though, much easier to hire a pc man

Hoping to move house soon (last move fell through recently ) and if so will hopefully have a nice garage then I'm going for the cheapest mod ever. Cleaning it up nice again!!!!!

I have a tester pot of BA wax if you want to test it out?

PM meif you want me to post it your way chap.

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#743 Bumblebee

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:30 PM

When you become a real pro you can use the apply by hand Rain Forest Rub

You've not seen my cleaning techniques

seriously though it gets good reviews by the pro's not saying dodo juice ba isn't good as I have both just find Harley wax is Easier to use and beads really well,I guess everyone has there own preferences though

Edited by Aimy, 03 June 2012 - 04:30 PM.

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#744 JimmyJamJerusalem

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:34 PM

Cheers fella, I'll copy that info

@ Banana armour, ace name, on my shopping list!

I was going to ask about polishing. Thought you'd be a pc man!! Agreed though, much easier to hire a pc man

Hoping to move house soon (last move fell through recently ) and if so will hopefully have a nice garage then I'm going for the cheapest mod ever. Cleaning it up nice again!!!!!

I have a tester pot of BA wax if you want to test it out?

PM meif you want me to post it your way chap.

Yeah that would be ace cheers fella

, pm heading your way

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#745 JG

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Posted 04 June 2012 - 09:20 PM

Good news: Tank is completely full and no signs or smells of petrol Bad News: It cost over 60 quid to fill it

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#746 ChrisS1

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Posted 04 June 2012 - 10:29 PM

It cost over 60 quid to fill it

Hence wheels for sale

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#747 hairy

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Posted 05 June 2012 - 08:13 AM

It cost over 60 quid to fill it
Hence wheels for sale

well, that's one way to keep your mileage down..

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#748 JohnTurbo

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Posted 05 June 2012 - 10:03 AM

The cable is probably skewed left-right in the yoke. Give it a really good yank.

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#749 ad172

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Posted 05 June 2012 - 10:15 PM

JG your car is the cleanest I've seen! Amazed!!

Question..... What products would you recommend to totally clean mine to a super standard...? I always used Autoglym EGP and Victoria Wax on my VXR with it's deep red finish and that would come up lovely but with mine being such a weird yellow I was wondering if you knew of a wax that would suit me better...?

JJJ just to reiterate some of James's comments, good shine comes from preparation work on the paint rather than wax/sealant. You'd be better off splashing some money on a good polish rather than loads on a wax.

I know you had Matt do your brother's RS4 a couple of years ago. There's a guy in Newport, James @ ti22 that I would definitely recommend also!

James sorry about the thread hijack - as you were!!

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#750 JimmyJamJerusalem

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Posted 06 June 2012 - 12:21 PM

Hey Ad, how's things!!/? Yeah Matt did my VXR also and is very good! I'm tempted to get him to my LY but I kind of like the idea of doing it myself. Looking for a cheap dual polisher and just after advice on products really

Ti22 are very expensive if it's the guys I'm thinking of!!

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#751 ad172

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Posted 06 June 2012 - 01:55 PM

Hey Ad, how's things!!/?

Yeah Matt did my VXR also and is very good! I'm tempted to get him to my LY but I kind of like the idea of doing it myself. Looking for a cheap dual polisher and just after advice on products really Ti22 are very expensive if it's the guys I'm thinking of!!

All good here thanks buddy. Hope fatherhood is treating you well!!

As for the detailing malarkey tread very carefully. It's a road I started down about 18 months ago and my pockets are massively lighter now!! Are you still in Cwmbran? If so I'd be more than happy to meet up and I could talk you through some products etc. I'm also sure if you twisted my arm enough I would detail your car for you!! Here's a couple of links of cars I've done recently!!

http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=231172

http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=226497

James @Ti22 is comparable to Matt actually, more importantly it's James's full-time job and not a serious hobby!

Anyway drop me a PM as I think JG will be stressing out about his project thread becoming 'messy'!!

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#752 JG

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Posted 06 June 2012 - 04:36 PM

Nah, its better with random banter thumbsup

How about a mini detailling meet in south wales?

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#753 JimmyJamJerusalem

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Posted 06 June 2012 - 05:49 PM

Sounds ace, (both suggestions :lol:

), I was hoping someone who knew what they were on about could show me how it's done!! Also worried about blowing a fortune on all the wrong things!!

The process as I see it (so far)

Foam wash
2 Bucket rinse
Clay
Machine polish the paint (not sure what product, maybe this kit LINK)
Rinse
Dodo Lime Prime
2 coats Harveys wax
1 coat Banana Armour wax
Machine buff the wax

Not really thought about wheels, interior, exhause etc yet.....

Here's the VXR's detail

http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=162828

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#754 FLD

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Posted 06 June 2012 - 05:59 PM

Pffft! To clean car, wait for rain and aim for the puddles. You'll find a happy equilibrium where it washes off as much as it adds. Your car will never get dirtier.