Today I did some detailing...

vectra

Did a bit of a cleanup on the vRS over the past few days,
Started with great intentions but only managed to get the front wing machined. the rest got a quick topup of 845

Front wing got
10 minutes with a MF cutting pad on the das6 pro with Wolfs "The correction utility"

finished with 10-15 mins with a MF finishing pad and Wolfs "The Jeweller"

Followed by 2 coats of ArtDeshine Obsidian that i got a very small sample of to test.

I am liking the looks of this wax.

Basically wipe on extremely sparingly and wipe off. No need to wait for it to cure.

Zoney

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Got this stuff in Aldi the last time it was in, only got one at the time. It's used after the car has dried and the water marks are left. I use a mitt and spray this and it gets rid of the water marks and makes it all shiny. Anyway, it's almost gone, so what would ye suggest as a replacement. Aldi are very unpredictable with when they bring these things out again, so obviously I'll have to get something made by some other manufacturer.

I'm actually interested myself in the products others have mentioned, but seeing as your location is shown as Mayo, just to note that those products are about €2 each in Archway Stores in Castlebar.

Even if you get a better quick detailer, you might find the plethora of other bottles of stuff interesting.

MuppetCheck

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Mazda6's do have great reflection when corrected but the MPS is just that little bit better :P

While ye're on about shiny 6s!

bf

With the good weather today, set about giving both cars a much needed clean. Different products for each car for the fun of it.

First up the E90, started wiht Orchard Cotton Candy Snow foam then 2 bucket wash followed by AutoGlym Super Resin Polish & then a coat of AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine.



Next up was the A6. Snow foamed with Auto Brite Super Snow Foam, then washed 2 bucket method. For the wax went with Bilt Hamber Auto Balm.



Used a Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy towel that I picked up from Detailing Shed for the first time, have to say might impressed with it!

georgefalls

Faded parcel shelf.... No more..!:)

Before


During


After


Used this stuff, from www.cleancar.ie Ordered two tins, but one was more than enough. Well happy with the results, good even coverage..

Killinator

georgefalls wrote: »

Faded parcel shelf.... No more

Used this stuff, from www.cleancar.ie Ordered two tins, but one was more than enough. Well happy with the results, good even coverage..

Interesting, how does it work, easy to use?

georgefalls

Very easy... Didn't leave a crispy finish either, like paint would. Its quite soft to the touch.
Just have to wait and see if it fades again, in the ravages of the Irish sun..!:D

JAMES VTI S

I detailed this Mini Last week

First the car was washed, de-tarred, clay bared and the iron contamination was removed seen in this picture.



Making sure all the nooks and crannies got attention.



We then dried the car ready for paint touch ups and paint dept and defect inspection.



We filled the holes where the number plates ware mounted as they would have started to rust.

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We tape up all plastic trim as they could get stained during the correction process.



Paint corrected and no swirls visible.



Carbon fiber also corrected and is left defect free.



We removed the fuel filler recess cover to hand polish it.



Fitted back in place and looking good

JAMES VTI S

Swirls before correction.



After.



Swirl free finish.



We coated the trim in Gtechniq C4 which last for up to two years.



Polish Angel was used to refine and seal the paint after correction.



Nice deep gloss.





We polished the door handles also.







Finished product.

JAMES VTI S

Wheels ware removed to clean, de-tar, de-irionize and wax.



We polished the brake calipers also.



the tyres got three coats of dressing over a four day period.



the engine was cleaned and dressed.

JAMES VTI S

I detailed this VW Beetle which was going on show at Limerick Classic & Vintage Car Club LCVCC last Sunday.

Spike Witwicky

Wow that Mini is nice n glossy now.

Got some stuff from Detailing Shed today and have Friday off. Weather looks to be cloudy/sunny so should be good detailing weather.

Got some CG Blacklight & CG Pete's 53 Black Pearl wax. Cant wait to try em out.
The 53 smells like coconut. Hope my car dosent become a wasp magnet now :pac:

MetzgerMeister

Did you get clay or has it been clayed recently? If not, applying Blacklight and 53 will be kind of a waste of time and you won't get the beading you deserve.

PGE1970

James,

Super job on the Mini.

What polish did you use with the DA?

Spike Witwicky

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Did you get clay or has it been clayed recently? If not, applying Blacklight and 53 will be kind of a waste of time and you won't get the beading you deserve.

Yep got me some Bilt Hamber clay and will be de ironizing and de tarring too. Admittedly this will be my first claying but no.1 rule is more lube!

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly

I used BH regular and found it surprisingly hard and difficult to mould.

IK09

Car needed a full detail anyway, but just spilled a protein shake on the passenger seat on way to work this morning. Not looking forward to driving home.

Spike Witwicky

IK09 wrote: »

Car needed a full detail anyway, but just spilled a protein shake on the passenger seat on way to work this morning. Not looking forward to driving home.

Oooh that's gonna smell bad :eek:
Leather?

Curran

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

I used BH regular and found it surprisingly hard and difficult to mould.

If you find clay hard to mould, drop it into hot water for a few minutes and it becomes nice and soft. Claying a car in winter can be a nightmare, but two pieces, swapping them in the water every 2/3 mintutes and there's no problem!

MetzgerMeister

Curran wrote: »

If you find clay hard to mould, drop it into hot water for a few minutes and it becomes nice and soft. Claying a car in winter can be a nightmare, but two pieces, swapping them in the water every 2/3 mintutes and there's no problem!

I always thought that using hot water was a given regardless of the clay or temperature.

Curran

Not totally necessary but it does make it softer, easier to mould and less likely to marr.
But you can use it straight out of the box as heat from your hands softens it as you use it a bit too.

JAMES VTI S

PGE1970 wrote: »

James,

Super job on the Mini.

What polish did you use with the DA?

Menzerna.

Spike Witwicky

Curran wrote: »

Not totally necessary but it does make it softer, easier to mould and less likely to marr.
But you can use it straight out of the box as heat from your hands softens it as you use it a bit too.

Opened my BH clay bar last night and gave it a bit of a poke. It does seem to be fairly malleable straight out of the box

georgefalls

Spike Witwicky wrote: »

It does seem to be fairly malleable straight out of the box

Sounds like a bird I once knew

IK09

Spike Witwicky wrote: »

Oooh that's gonna smell bad :eek:
Leather?

Half cloth, half leather. Covered the seat. Sat in the car at lunch there, disgusting.

TheBigGreen

A good month of dirt I think.
Used Chemical Guys - Premium Blue Wheel & Rim on the wheels (it's only ok)
Snow foam with Chemical Guys - Honeydew Snow Foam
2 bucket method with Chemical Guys - Maxi Suds II - Superior Surface Shampoo



I put off getting my car professionally detailed in February but I think I'll get it done during a weeks holiday in June. Must get on to James again, the work he did on that Mini is nice!

MuppetCheck

I didn't see you joining the South link from Douglas around lunchtime Big Green did I?

Spike Witwicky

IK09 wrote: »

Half cloth, half leather. Covered the seat. Sat in the car at lunch there, disgusting.

Thats depressing dude. Hopefully it'll scrub out

georgefalls

Detailing of a sort. Made from a Alfa 166 seat. Cleaned and fed using AG Cleaner and Balm

TheBigGreen

MuppetCheck wrote: »

I didn't see you joining the South link from Douglas around lunchtime Big Green did I?

That wasn't me, was parked in work all day.