Today I did some detailing...

Black_Knight

micks_address wrote: »

Washed the car over the weekend and already a bird decided to mark it.. what do people do for wipe down situations like that? A detailer spray?

If I'm quick, I just use a water bottle with a sports cap to spray it off.

MetzgerMeister

micks_address wrote: »

Washed the car over the weekend and already a bird decided to mark it.. what do people do for wipe down situations like that? A detailer spray?

Gtechniq QD Quick Detailer is very good for that.

vectra

micks_address wrote: »

Washed the car over the weekend and already a bird decided to mark it.. what do people do for wipe down situations like that? A detailer spray?

Put some wet kitchen towel on it for a while to soften it, gently wipe away when soft.

D'Agger

Hey All, washed the car last night, she was in dire need. I power hosed, washed with car shampoo (two bucket) then focused on the tyres/wheels and went back over the car with wet microfiber cloth - today there seems to be one or two patches that are dirty - now I know the first response is 'you didn't clean the car properly' but my final go-over with the microfiber was to prevent this.

Am I missing a trick here perhaps?

I also want to wax the car - I figure it's best to give it another clean with the car shampoo, powerhose then let it dry and apply the wax?


Lastly - I got the snow foam and used it with my Karcher K2 - where you have to put the tube in to the snow foam tub i.e. I don't have a lance attachment for foam solution. Am I right in saying getting the lance attachment should solve this - just looking to confirm before I go on Amazon seeing as I can't just spin over to halfords

Hope you're all keeping safe and well!

MetzgerMeister

Going to give the car a good wash tomorrow. I got a new Karcher K7 today and I'm looking forward to seeing what it's like.

Next weekend hopefully I'll be removing the wheels for a full decon and application of Gtechniq C5.

Wailin

Spent two hours washing the car yesterday and came out to this...





I'll get you you little bàstards!!

MetzgerMeister

Wailin wrote: »

I'll get you you little bàstards!!

The only answer...

Sexual Chocolate

Wailin wrote: »

Spent two hours washing the car yesterday and came out to this...

I'll get you you little bàstards!!

Dread to see mine when I can eventually leave the house.

Black_Knight

D'Agger wrote: »

Hey All, washed the car last night, she was in dire need. I power hosed, washed with car shampoo (two bucket) then focused on the tyres/wheels and went back over the car with wet microfiber cloth - today there seems to be one or two patches that are dirty - now I know the first response is 'you didn't clean the car properly' but my final go-over with the microfiber was to prevent this.

Am I missing a trick here perhaps?

I also want to wax the car - I figure it's best to give it another clean with the car shampoo, powerhose then let it dry and apply the wax?


Lastly - I got the snow foam and used it with my Karcher K2 - where you have to put the tube in to the snow foam tub i.e. I don't have a lance attachment for foam solution. Am I right in saying getting the lance attachment should solve this - just looking to confirm before I go on Amazon seeing as I can't just spin over to halfords

Hope you're all keeping safe and well!

Dirt spots? It happens. Typically with a very dirty car you'll miss a spot here or there. I try to wash my car before it gets so dirty.

If you're waxing the car, make sure it's fully cleaned down. Ideally that'd include claying the car and detarring. Polish never hurts either before you seal it with wax.

D'Agger

Black_Knight wrote: »

Dirt spots? It happens. Typically with a very dirty car you'll miss a spot here or there. I try to wash my car before it gets so dirty.

If you're waxing the car, make sure it's fully cleaned down. Ideally that'd include claying the car and detarring. Polish never hurts either before you seal it with wax.

Yeah reckon I'll wash tomorrow, polish, wash and wax hopefully it'll stay dry for it with the extra hour of daylight

Also I see somebody has a Karcher K7....Bai god enjoy that!

Wailin

Second wash this week after birds crapping all over it.

DuckSlice

Decided to clean my engine bay today, just used some multi surface cleaner I got. Don’t hate Forgot to do a before picture but it was pretty bad. Hopefully the attachment works.

MetzgerMeister

Wailin wrote: »

Second wash this week after birds crapping all over it.

Mightn't be a bad idea to get some quick detailer for bird crap. Spray on, leave to soften for a minute, remove with toilet roll and buff with an MF.

Lord Nikon

I find the best way to remove bird crap is, to use some kitchen roll paper, and fold it up to about the size of the crap(usually the size of a matchbox). Have the paper soaked in very warm water(not scolding hot), and place it on the crap for about 2 minutes, no rubbing nesessary. The warm water breaks it down, and the paper holds most of the crap onto it.
Some quick detailer and a light buff will remove what's left.

This method works with fairly recent crappage(within 24 hours), at least in moderate temperature. Crappage that there for days in hot weather may need a more forceful approach.

MetzgerMeister

Very good advice also Lord Nikon.

Wailin

Thanks for the tips lads!

Sexual Chocolate

Lord Nikon wrote: »

I find the best way to remove bird crap is, to use some kitchen roll paper, and fold it up to about the size of the crap(usually the size of a matchbox).

With the seagulls around my way you'd need the full sheet.

dastardly00

My GTI hadn't got a proper wash since Christmas so I spent Saturday afternoon giving it some much needed TLC.

The exhaust tips in particular were bad. I forgot to take a photo before I started cleaning them, but I did take one after I had scrubbed them with a mitt and car shampoo. As you can see in the photo on the left below, they are still manky. The photo on the right is after I used Gtechniq M1 All Metal Polish and a microfibre cloth

Sexual Chocolate

Cracking colour in the sunlight.

dastardly00

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Cracking colour in the sunlight.

The brighter the light, the more bright blue / purple-ly (nicer imo) it looks. The colour in the VW brochure looks very drab and doesn't do it any favours.

Sexual Chocolate

dastardly00 wrote: »

The brighter the light, the more bright blue / purple-ly (nicer imo) it looks. The colour in the VW brochure looks very drab and doesn't do it any favours.

Probably the colour I'd want if I was buying one. Remember walking by one the exact same as yours in Adelaide last year and it stuck with me ever since.

vintagevrs

That's a cracking car.

DuckSlice

Decided to take the steering wheel trim off the car and paint it up. BMW use a paint that peels after a few years so needed to come off. Of course I forgot to take the before pictures!

Used acetone to strip off the old paint, then some P600 sandpaper to give it a key for the paint.

Made a complete balls of it the first time, to many layers and didn’t give them enough time to dry so out with the acetone again to strip all the paint off.

Gave it two coats, a quick rub on any blemishes And then a final third coat and put it back on the car. Few scratches on it from where I made a balls of it the first time and was using a coarser paper to try sort out the issues, but overall I’m happy with it.

duffman3833

etxp wrote: »

Decided to take the steering wheel trim off the car and paint it up. BMW use a paint that peels after a few years so needed to come off. Of course I forgot to take the before pictures!

Used acetone to strip off the old paint, then some P600 sandpaper to give it a key for the paint.

Made a complete balls of it the first time, to many layers and didn’t give them enough time to dry so out with the acetone again to strip all the paint off.

Gave it two coats, a quick rub on any blemishes And then a final third coat and put it back on the car. Few scratches on it from where I made a balls of it the first time and was using a coarser paper to try sort out the issues, but overall I’m happy with it.

was debating doing this myself, what paint did you use?

DuckSlice

duffman3833 wrote: »

was debating doing this myself, what paint did you use?

I just used some "Auto Extreme" matt black spray paint I got from Mr. Price. Probably not the best quality but does the job nicely. total cost of acetone and paint was less than 5 euro.

Duff

etxp wrote: »

I just used some "Auto Extreme" matt black spray paint I got from Mr. Price. Probably not the best quality but does the job nicely. total cost of acetone and paint was less than 5 euro.

Really need to do this too on my E60. Paint is peeling all over the place along the bottom. Cheers for the motivation to do it this week.

Was the trim difficult to remove?

DuckSlice

https://youtu.be/SVzUci4HjHY

This is the video I followed for it if anyone is interested. The acetone is a great trick and works perfectly.

DuckSlice

Duff wrote: »

Really need to do this too on my E60. Paint is peeling all over the place along the bottom. Cheers for the motivation to do it this week.

Was the trim difficult to remove?

The trim was a bit difficult to get off as there is two tabs that go into the back of the steering wheel. I tried freeing them with a screwdriver but didn't work, I just had to pull them out in the end. didn't damage them though. The trim is held in with 3 screws so if the tabs were to break I don't think it would be an issue anyway.

bf

With the good weather, time to give the car a quick exterior clean. So easy to do with the ceramic coating

https://imgur.com/VXtw4z7

https://imgur.com/3dxvcja

https://imgur.com/Jlt2CAF

hoodie6029

Decided to use ChrisFix's tip to use ceramic coating to revive plastics. Bought some cheap ceramic on eBay. Turned out pretty well. We'll see how long it lasts. He's claiming two years.
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