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vectra · 11-12-2011 3:13am

mickdw wrote: »

I thought you had a bad back vectra?

Yeah but I was going to use my hands to sand it not my back :pac:

11-12-2011 3:39am

.... back pain/back issues manifest themselves in all manner of different ways, I knew one or two folk over the years who had back trouble who got up to various activities (weight lifting, playing golf etc etc) that on the face of it you'd imagine they shouldn't be doing but it was often with the encouragement of their medical practitioners

E39MSport · 11-12-2011 10:27am

only 9,877 replies to go 'til we have our own subforum

MetzgerMeister · 11-12-2011 4:15pm

E39MSport wrote: »

only 9,877 replies to go 'til we have our own subforum

DO you remember how the DIY/Maintenance subforum started? People were asked if they would be interested in it! Why not this for Detailing sub forum

Owen · 11-12-2011 4:35pm

And the DIY forum still isn't being used properly. There's still a truck load of threads coming in which shouldn't be here at all. I'd concentrate on getting this forum recognised and used for what it was supposed to be used for before wanting to dilute the Motors forum further. My 2 cents anyway.

MetzgerMeister · 11-12-2011 4:52pm

Owen wrote: »

And the DIY forum still isn't being used properly. There's still a truck load of threads coming in which shouldn't be here at all. I'd concentrate on getting this forum recognised and used for what it was supposed to be used for before wanting to dilute the Motors forum further. My 2 cents anyway.

Wasn't it set up for people to post DIY How To threads rather than people asking question which is what the main Motors forum is for?

Owen · 11-12-2011 5:21pm

Exactly, and we still get dozens of threads like 'Can someone recommend a mechanic', or 'How much will I have to pay to have this fixed'.

E39MSport · 11-12-2011 5:45pm

Anyway, it was too bloody wet today to get anything done and when it stopped it was too cold and too much beer in the fridge looking to be detailed....

MetzgerMeister · 11-12-2011 6:57pm

E39MSport wrote: »

Anyway, it was too bloody wet today to get anything done and when it stopped it was too cold and too much beer in the fridge looking to be detailed....

You should have done what I did before, I drove the car half under the front porch so it was covered, polished and waxed that side then moved it to get the other side covered

mickdw · 11-12-2011 8:10pm

vectra wrote: »

Yeah but I was going to use my hands to sand it not my back :pac:

How silly am I :rolleyes:

vectra · 11-12-2011 8:43pm

mickdw wrote: »

How silly am I :rolleyes:

Not sure really

mickdw · 11-12-2011 8:55pm

vectra wrote: »

Not sure really

I think I have you confused with someone who has a severe longterm disability. Apologies.

challengemaster · 11-12-2011 9:52pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You should have done what I did before, I drove the car half under the front porch so it was covered, polished and waxed that side then moved it to get the other side covered

Do it in the rain, stops the shampoo drying anyway

MetzgerMeister · 11-12-2011 11:48pm

challengemaster wrote: »

Do it in the rain, stops the shampoo drying anyway

True but what happens when it comes to waxing???

TestTransmission · 12-12-2011 6:57am

mickdw wrote: »

I think I have you confused with someone who has a severe longterm disability. Apologies.

Ease up on the personal comments.

Mr Benevolent · 12-12-2011 10:00am

Anyone up for a detailing day in Dublin? I have a car I can volunteer...

E39MSport · 12-12-2011 10:11am

Confab wrote: »

Anyone up for a detailing day in Dublin? I have a car I can volunteer...

You volunteering a (heated) premises too ?

Mr Benevolent · 14-12-2011 2:59pm

E39MSport wrote: »

You volunteering a (heated) premises too ?

How's an underground carpark in North Dublin? I could probably heat it by burning a few 316i's though. Maybe an Octavia or two.

E39MSport · 14-12-2011 4:59pm

Couldn't look at all the stuff in the box any longer so had a pop at the Bora.

The Lance: -

Foamed: -

The result: -

I used the ValetPro stuff at about 1:15 and was very happy with it despite the fact that it was my first attempt. Stuck very well to the paint work and did a great job at lifting the dirt.

Great stuff.

Also used the Sonus Der Wunder drying towels and while the yare very good, you need 2 of them. One for initial dry and second to completely dry.

I also misted the car with Last Touch spray detailer before rinsing and again after rinsing to aid drying and appearance.

Mr Benevolent · 14-12-2011 9:25pm

Oooh shiny. You missed a tiny detail though...

Detailing a Bora is like gold plating a sink plunger.

TestTransmission · 15-12-2011 12:34am

E39MSport wrote: »

I also misted the car with Last Touch spray detailer before rinsing and again after rinsing to aid drying and appearance.

That stuff is the biz.

Confab wrote: »

Oooh shiny. You missed a tiny detail though...

Detailing a Bora is like gold plating a sink plunger.

why?whats wrong with it?When does it become acceptable for someone to take care of their car?

E39MSport · 15-12-2011 10:00am

Yeah

I don't even get what that means but it sounds a bit like an insult

It's in retty good nick and shines up well. The E39 needs a serious amount of work and was heading out so will tackle it this weekend hopefully.

Due to the amount of work required on it I will only go as far as: -

- foam, power hose
- body solvent
- shampoo, dry
- clay
- shampoo, dry
- Megs paint cleaner
- bond/seal
- AG SRP
- Sonus Glanz

No DA work.

Mr Benevolent · 15-12-2011 4:28pm

E39MSport wrote: »

I don't even get what that means but it sounds a bit like an insult

It's in pretty good nick and shines up well.

It certainly does, I'm just illogically biased against Boras.

E39MSport · 15-12-2011 5:58pm

Anyway, as some of you already know, It has already been detailed to within an inch of its life ....

W.Shakes-Beer · 17-12-2011 11:32am

Okay, so I'm sitting here drinking a cup of tea to warm myself up, its freezing.

I've been absolutely pummeled with college work for the last few week and my mental health and my car have taken the brunt of it :P

The car looks as rough as a badgers arse at the moment, filthy on the inside. Outside covered in dust, bird cack and road dirt. Wheels are nearly the same colour as the tyres with brake dust.

So, yesterday was the end of said college work and now its time I repaid my trusty steed with some TLC after the last few months of abuse (although it did have its oil and filters changed) :P

The thoughts of heading out to that ice aren't fun but I know I need to give the car one last prep before winter truly sets in. I was planning on waxing it but Im not sure if its too cold to wax. I have a pot of Dodo Juice hard wax and I think it may be too cold for the wax to properly work onto the body work.

What has been your experience as regards winter prep work?

Also considering taking the wheels off and cleaning the backs of them after VoodooMelon's lovely work on his wheels. I reckon there is a couple of mm worth of dust at the back of mine.

While the wheels will be off I'd then consider giving the hubs a lick of black hammerite to seal them and also scrape "carpet" of filth out of the wheel arches.

Any tips for sub zero car detailing (besides tea and gloves :P )

MetzgerMeister · 17-12-2011 2:56pm

While you have your wheels off to clean the insides (best thing to use for that is TUrtleWax Wheel Clean), you may aswell take off all the tar. For this, I would use Holts Tar remover along with one of those green wirey dish cleaning pads.

I'm not too sure about whether or not the cold will have an effect on wax working properly. TomMc might be able to adivse you on that

I've been out washing and wet-waxing my car all morning. The cold didn't have any effect on the wet wax but my god did it have an effect on my hands

Happy detailing

Curran · 05-01-2012 4:21am

Ohhh and lads.....I have to second the posts about not rushing out to wet sand a car!
Its not necessary, the majority of the time, and you could end up doing costly damage - if you feel you want to do it, please do so on a test panel and practice many times before attempting, on your own (anyways), pride and joy!

Removing orange peel or in exteme cases removing bird etching is the only real need to wet sand....otherwise, patience and a few passes with a dual action polisher, with a heavy cut polish, on a cutting pad will suffice - again, try on a test panel before rushing out to the garage or driveway!

E39MSport · 05-01-2012 10:51am

Howdy Curran.

My opinion on your post is that it could do with a bot more detail on products used, methods etc rather than a here's what we (our business) can do

This is a DIY forum and while I respect your drive and don't want to back seat mod, you appear to be advertising rather than contributing.

vectra · 05-01-2012 11:05am

E39MSport wrote: »

Howdy Curran.

My opinion on your post is that it could do with a bot more detail on products used, methods etc rather than a here's what we (our business) can do

This is a DIY forum and while I respect your drive and don't want to back seat mod, you appear to be advertising rather than contributing.

Now that you mention it

I agree

Seth Brundle · 05-01-2012 11:18am

@ Curran - please don't advertise on here without talking to someone first

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