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The "Today I did something to my car" thread
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MetzgerMeister wrote: »
I offer up my new car when I get it! Actually raging I put so much time into machining the audi and then decided I need a gti... I need my head examined!0 -
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But surely it made the A4 easier to sell? :P
Gave the Toledo another run of the D.A yesterday using finishing pad ( black ) and Menzerna Final Finish Polish P085RE,
Topped it off with one coat of Collinits 845.
Looking close to mint now.
Pics of Sideskirts and shine later.
Well yes theres that alright
Just spent the morning washing it, clean and sealed the wheels, shine the tyres, cleaned the glass and sealed the paintwork. Looks decent. Need to valet the interior tommorrow and shell be in a passable state
Vectra,
Im after spending a good few quid getting products for a silver car, but the car im going to look at is red :rolleyes:
I heard sealants dont work as well on red as a good wax, whats your thoughts?0 -
Well yes theres that alright Just spent the morning washing it, clean and sealed the wheels, shine the tyres, cleaned the glass and sealed the paintwork. Looks decent. Need to valet the interior tommorrow and shell be in a passable state
Vectra,
Im after spending a good few quid getting products for a silver car, but the car im going to look at is red :rolleyes:
I heard sealants dont work as well on red as a good wax, whats your thoughts?
Funny thing you should mention that.
My next car is going to be read as well
On the flip side of the coin.
I had some chemical guys Blitz when my son had the red civic. I tried it on it and it was really nice.
The thing is that Sealants tend to give a more metallic ( colder ) shine
Waxes appear to be warmer shine.
I would hold tough until you get your car and try what you have.
If you like it well and good.
If not then the only extra is a decent wax.
I am currently stuck on Collinite 845.
Simple to use and a really nice finish on both white and black so possibly will do for my red one as well.
HTH.0 -
MetzgerMeister wrote: »...or for anyone with a turbo, EGR valve and pipe
whats the mr mucsle cleaner job ?0 -
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whats the mr mucsle cleaner job ?
It's to take all the caked-on carbon deposits off the inside of the EGR valve and EGR pipe. I got a CEL on my dash a while ago to say that the EGR recirc wasn't up to spec. This meant taking apart half the engine to get at the EGR valve and pipe, letting the oven cleaner sit in them for a while then scrubbing it off.
It's a pain in the t!ts and on my car, it has to be done every 60,000km's. You don't even notice a difference, only 1 less orange light on the dash 0 -
****ing Rain!
The aldi trolley ain't gonna cut the mustard with the MR2
...couldn't even get the car up too the first notch on the axle stands.I realised its the first.
time Ive used this jack since getting the car...I used the Halfords 3 tonne jack and was impressed with it, I recently got a halfords trade card so might look into one of these
Anyway I decided while it was a dry day I'd get on with more rust proofing with the car on the ground...I've done the cavity inside the car...now I'm sorting the sill from within the arch..some oxidisation had started (but just specks)...I treated both sides with Hammerite Kurust (2 coats).
While that was drying I decided to clay and correct the rear bottom half drivers side..unfortunately the heavy cut pad (ideal for these gaps) is in bits
after the meguiars scratch X ...I was able to make a start at it but need to correct a few small bits when the new pads arrive.
Much the same as before...I'm going to post the previous owner a book: Washing Cars for Dummies :P
BEFORE:
AFTER:
(Still some correction due here but 80& improvment even with shite pad!)
BEFORE:
AFTER:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
END RESULT:
....and then there was rain!
I really should be finished by now!! Small bit left to do.0 -
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Limerick man wrote: »Will you do up a guide to that polishing?
I have one, I use it but I've never been able to get that good of a result (Not that I'd want them on the Jag) but it'd be nice to know the correct proceedure.
Could do something up...think its the product more then the technique
: menzerna PO203S with medium cut pad
You have the Kestrel DAS-6?
Thats the cutting polish on the panel BTW...I have yet to stick the LSP on the panel.0 -
eringobragh wrote: »Could do something up...think its the product more then the technique: menzerna PO203S with medium cut pad
You have the Kestrel DAS-6?
I do.
I HAD pads until I decided to leave them soak in a bucket of water and washing powder, lol.0 -
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Limerick man wrote: »Yeah, they're gone. The back came off one and the other is just literally a pad full of washing power. Might throw it into the machine, waste not want not :pac:
Just steep them in some virgin hot water next time..thats all I do..speaking of which I've shredded 3 x 3.5" pads on my journey but they got some good use! Ive all my original 6.5" pads 0 -
Limerick man wrote: »Will you do up a guide to that polishing?
I have one, I use it but I've never been able to get that good of a result (Not that I'd want them on the Jag) but it'd be nice to know the correct proceedure.
Ok found it: It was Curran that posted it (see below mine):
I'm a novice and my technique differs slightly but works for me:
Applying some light pressure on the DA (Palm place on below)...........
........but allow the disk to spin freely (Mark the back plate with a maker like below so you know for sure its spinning:
Speed 2, to spread the polish on one pass (don't let the disk spin) , move onto....
Speed 3, to warm the polish up, two passes, move onto....
Speed 4.5 - 5, to work polish until clear...4 passes.....move onto....
Speed 2, to final refine...
Buff off.
Vary high speed when working with plastics! and check heat levels with fingers regulary...
Tip:
take your time moving the buffer should be moving an inch per second apply ample pressure but allowing the pad to spin freely.Curran wrote:
Working at about 2500 / 3000 rpm will be safe.
Generally.....
Speed 1, to spread the polish on one pass, move onto....
Speed 2, to warm the polish up, two passes, move onto....
Speed 3, to work polish until clear...two or three passes.....move onto....
Speed 2, to final refine...
Buff off.
Work in small sections, 12" x 12" sections...bigger and the polish dries out or not worked properly.
Take your time, be patient, dont expect full correction in just one or two hits. A panel an evening, or two a day off and enjoy it, because it can get tedious.
Hope this helps!0 -
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