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Today I did some detailing...
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Toyotafanboi wrote: »nope, flaps were always on it. i enjoy how the flaps stop the majority of solid debris hitting the car. they are removable with just 3 self tappers (carefully placed) if i ever change my mind on them visually.
get pictures up of the cunto when you can! give us a bit of info on it.
I never noticed them before, shame on me :P
The Punto is blue (I should point out that I know almost nothing about it
), in fairly nice shape for a 2001. Actually bought in Arklow last night. It needs a few bits and pieces but looks like it was looked after a little bit at least! 0 -
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Toyotafanboi wrote: »it's still open, he just carries so little stock he gives the impression of being closed :pac: unless he literally went bust yesterday and i haven't noticed yet.
i'l be in touch i assure you. cheers
In the showroom yesterday he only had the red Opel GT, a '93 Calibra and a skip full of shredded paper. He still had second hand stock but the sheets on the door with the info about them were really faded like they had been there for a very long time.0 -
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Drying times can vary.
Hopefully today will be a good day. Open the windows about an inch to let moisture out.
Can pick up de-humidifier bags from the likes of Home Store and More for a couple of euro that make a huge difference. They draw out a lot of moisture...throw one on each seat.
Failing that a black sack comes in handy to keep your arse dry!
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Today I washed, Detared, polished (AG SRP) and sealed (AG EGP) my car.
I then dressed all of the black trim, rubber seals, tyres, wheel wells, polished the glass, cleaned the area of the doors around the hinges and started to polish the striker plates as they were a bit corroded but I ran out of energy:(
I'm trying to get around to all of the little attention to detail bits (like the striker plates) that look crap to the kind of people who look closely. :P Can any of you think of other little area that might need attention?
I was going to take before and after pics but I didn't bother/forgot the befores, I'll post the afters tomorrow...
EDIT: I'll look out for you Paddy 0 -
Today I applied Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer followed by EXO four hours later. The car is damn shiny and should be totally hydrophobic (extreme beading) for the next 2 years without any maintenance besides washing
Video of hydrophobicity to come in the next few days!0 -
MetzgerMeister wrote: »Today I applied Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer followed by EXO four hours later. The car is damn shiny and should be totally hydrophobic (extreme beading) for the next 2 years without any maintenance besides washing
Video of hydrophobicity to come in the next few days!
You probably don't know yet as you've just put it on but I'll ask anyway:P How resistant is it to being detared etc and will you need to clay it over the 2 years or will contaminants have a harder time bonding to the surface?0 -
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After doing the interior of this BM a week before hand and also washing, de-tarring one half i had to call it a night at 11pm due to mist mucking up the wax application :rolleyes:
So yesterday i started the exterior AGAIN :P (rinse - TFR - Rinse - foam - rinse - dry - de-tar - wax - trim/tyers - windows) :pac:
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Finally got around to cleaning the car on friday, got rid of all those flies :pac:
Gave the OAC citrus pre-clean a run, was well impressed. Did 10:1 dilution because it was fairly heavily soiled and destroyed with flies. Followed up with powerwash, 2BM and then waxed with HD wax.
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challengemaster wrote: »Gave the OAC citrus pre-clean a run, was well impressed. Did 10:1 dilution because it was fairly heavily soiled and destroyed with flies. Followed up with powerwash, 2BM and then waxed with HD wax.
Ehhh, did you not clean your wheels?
Another Orchard Autocare product impressing - good to see! 0 -
Gave the car a quick detail inside and out yesterday. It's quite easy at the moment as there isn't any crap coated on it. Plan is to try and keep on top of it as much as possible and not give it the opportunity to stick.
Sealed the wheels while I was at it. Should have done it properly when I got it as theyre's already a layer of brake dust on the inside rim. Might take them off at the weekend.
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Nice motor MC - very best of luck with it!
As you say - keeping on top of it will be the key....that and a good de-ironiser/fall out remover.....essential piece of kit when owning white or silver cars!! On lighter colours, it makes a noticeable difference; not so much so on darker colours!0 -
Nice motor MC - very best of luck with it!
As you say - keeping on top of it will be the key....that and a good de-ironiser/fall out remover.....essential piece of kit when owning white or silver cars!! On lighter colours, it makes a noticeable difference; not so much so on darker colours!
That's something I hadnt thought of but noticed immediately when I began to hose it how much crap was actually stuck to the car. even to touch a panel had black smudges showing up that otherwise weren't visible.0 -
MuppetCheck wrote: »even to touch a panel had black smudges showing up that otherwise weren't visible.
Sure your hands were clean!
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