Today I did some detailing...

166man · 03-09-2013 09:46PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

Thos alfa 159's are so pretty if im ever buying a diesel saloon it will be a 2.2 Alfa 159

2.2 diesel Alfa sounds cool!

if they had ever made one!

Curran · 03-09-2013 09:49PM

166man wrote: »

2.2 diesel Alfa sounds cool!

if they had ever made one!

LOL

And you got the quote!! Good man!!

The 159's are a cracking looking motor though.....whatever engine!

Slattsy · 03-09-2013 10:01PM

Curran wrote: »

Good job Slattsy!! Would have given you more marks if the exhausts weren't so bad!

Nice motor!

Ha - I knew you'd find something

Slattsy · 04-09-2013 08:08PM

Pics with the alloys done as promised.

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I used Turtle Wax alloy wheel cleaner, which i've always used as i find it great and better than any AG stuff imho (though i've never tried any other product)
Meguiars tyre gel on the wheels.
I also used AG EGP on the alloys, not sure why exactly but i just thought it might be a good idea to stop the brake dust baking on !!!

Have to say im delighted with it and probably my best work on the car since i got it 10 months ago

MetzgerMeister · 04-09-2013 09:26PM

I used use Turtle Wax wheel cleaner. It's absolutely brilliant stuff until you accidentally breathe in the overspray. Also it strips calipers and hubs of their rust proofing. This happened on 3 of my cars because of it and never happened when I switched to Meg's Wheel Brightener. With that said though, it's blatantly obvious even from the smell that TW is highly acidic compared to the Megs.

Slattsy · 04-09-2013 10:15PM

Cool will definitely try some of that stuff out.

I know exactly what you mean about the smell, it's vile. But after using the Iron X for the first time the TW stuff is roses compared to it :-)

vectra · 05-09-2013 10:24AM

Quick beading Video clip on one of my wheels after cleansing with Orchard Autocare wheel cleanse,
Tardis
Wolfs de ironizer
2 coats of Chemical Guys Wheel Seal
and topped with one coat of Collinite 845.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXSi_qTKQE8

Curran · 05-09-2013 10:58AM

Show off!!

Great work!

BillJ · 09-09-2013 04:07PM

Some steel wool and Silvo turned my exhaust from this:
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To this:

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Still not happy with the colour, it's more gunmetal grey than chrome. It's clean and shiny just not as bright as I'd like, any tips?

P.S Excuse the horrible water-spots, they were removed shortly after!

Black_Knight · 09-09-2013 05:58PM

BillJ wrote: »

Some steel wool and Silvo turned my exhaust from this:

Still not happy with the colour, it's more gunmetal grey than chrome. It's clean and shiny just not as bright as I'd like, any tips?

P.S Excuse the horrible water-spots, they were removed shortly after!

Autosol did this to my GFs mothers car:

Mc Love · 10-09-2013 06:04PM

Did some cleaning today.

Tried out the iron cleanse (putrid smell), tar cleanse and wheel cleaner (nice smell)! Did a small bit of claying too and was surprised by a good bit of dirt that came off.

My first run at some proper snow foam, didnt quite turn out too well, it was too watery, so I put in a bit more foam and less water, I got thick foam however it didnt last too long, anyone got any tips to make good long lasting thick foam?

Finally - a big thanks to MetzgerMeister for the mention of glass polish - works great and much better than using spray and having smudges etc.

MetzgerMeister · 10-09-2013 06:48PM

Getting a good water:foam ratio is basically a matter of practice when it comes to what you're looking for. Is it OAC's Cotton Candy you're using?

Scortho · 10-09-2013 06:50PM

Anyone know how to get rid of sticky stuff if an interior trim? One side is as sticky as hell and no amount of scrubbing with apc will remove it!:(

toastedpickles · 10-09-2013 06:52PM

Scortho wrote: »

Anyone know how to get rid of sticky stuff if an interior trim? One side is as sticky as hell and no amount of scrubbing with apc will remove it!:(

Giggidy :pac:

Emm maybe some hot water/damp cloth? That's what got all the tape off my window

MetzgerMeister · 10-09-2013 06:53PM

You need something like THIS

vectra · 10-09-2013 07:46PM

Mc Love wrote: »

Finally - a big thanks to MetzgerMeister for the mention of glass polish - works great and much better than using spray and having smudges etc.

What glass polish is that?

MetzgerMeister · 10-09-2013 08:18PM

vectra wrote: »

What glass polish is that?

I recommended AutoGlym glass polish. I only use it on the interior of my car as I have the Gtechniq on the exterior.

CianRyan · 10-09-2013 08:32PM

I used the glass polish in my windscreen before, never on the exterior again!
Couldn't see out when it was raining for ages after, the wipers wouldn't get rid of the water. Instead it just left a thin layer of water that messed up my visibility.

BillJ · 10-09-2013 08:39PM

CianRyan wrote: »

I used the glass polish in my windscreen before, never on the exterior again!
Couldn't see out when it was raining for ages after, the wipers wouldn't get rid of the water. Instead it just left a thin layer of water that messed up my visibility.

I use AG glass polish on the outside of the windows all the time and have had no problems. Is it possible it wasn't buffed off properly?

discombobulate · 10-09-2013 08:59PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I recommended AutoGlym glass polish. I only use it on the interior of my car as I have the Gtechniq on the exterior.

Is that the G5? A little confused about it looking online. Is it only for low speeds it has an effect deflecting?

MetzgerMeister · 10-09-2013 09:20PM

CianRyan wrote: »

I used the glass polish in my windscreen before, never on the exterior again!
Couldn't see out when it was raining for ages after, the wipers wouldn't get rid of the water. Instead it just left a thin layer of water that messed up my visibility.

I'd guarantee you either didn't clean the glass properly first, put too much on, didn't wait for it to dry properly or you didn't buff it off properly.

When used right, it leaves nothing but a clear, streak-free finish.

discombobulate wrote: »

Is that the G5? A little confused about it looking online. Is it only for low speeds it has an effect deflecting?

Yup, that's the stuff. Up to 50km/h it will make the water bead up but you still need your wipers. Above 50km/h it makes the water bead up and roll straight off. Here's a vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpD0U0r6iyY

discombobulate · 10-09-2013 09:37PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I'd guarantee you either didn't clean the glass properly first, put too much on, didn't wait for it to dry properly or you didn't buff it off properly.

When used right, it leaves nothing but a clear, streak-free finish.

Yup, that's the stuff. Up to 50km/h it will make the water bead up but you still need your wipers. Above 50km/h it makes the water bead up and roll straight off. Here's a vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpD0U0r6iyY

Thats class! May order some. I presume theres only enough for one application per bottle? Is it easier to clean fly marks etc. then too? Getting hammered by thrm the last week!!

pred racer · 10-09-2013 09:40PM

Curran wrote: »

You're doing something right! Looks very well!!

Tasty motor too...fan of the 159's!

+1

It would be nicer in black though:pac:

MetzgerMeister · 10-09-2013 09:44PM

discombobulate wrote: »

Thats class! May order some. I presume theres only enough for one application per bottle? Is it easier to clean fly marks etc. then too? Getting hammered by thrm the last week!!

Order 2 sets if just in case. The windscreen requires 3 coats due to the wipers and all other glass is 1 coat.

It's easier to clean the glass full stop with this stuff let alone flies but as with anything like that, the longer you leave it (especially in direct sunlight) the harder it is to remove.

During the winter, ice and snow will not bond to the glass so no need for water for the glass but probably will need it for the wiper blades.

Mc Love · 10-09-2013 10:19PM

Use Rain Ex on the exterior and indeed it works the same as that Gtech stuff.

Yeah its the Orchard Cotton Candy snow foam, it says 100:1 but tried something like that, is it 100 parts water or the foam? Tried it that way and it was way too watery. 25 parts water to 1 part foam got me the thick foam but it didnt last too long, it may be down to setting on the nozzle though

Curran · 10-09-2013 10:57PM

Mc Love wrote: »

Use Rain Ex on the exterior and indeed it works the same as that Gtech stuff.

Yeah its the Orchard Cotton Candy snow foam, it says 100:1 but tried something like that, is it 100 parts water or the foam? Tried it that way and it was way too watery. 25 parts water to 1 part foam got me the thick foam but it didnt last too long, it may be down to setting on the nozzle though

About an inch and a half of product in the bottom of the snow foam lance bottle. Top up with warm water, no really necessary but better in cold conditions. Make sure to adjust the air mixture ratio in the knob at the top and to a lesser degree the nozzle to adjust the fan of the spray.

vectra · 11-09-2013 12:07AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I recommended AutoGlym glass polish. I only use it on the interior of my car

I am very nervous of using this on the inside of my windscreen in fear of it dripping on to my dash. It does make a mess of trim.

Mc Love · 11-09-2013 12:07AM

I think I have the nozzle right - its probably the knob that needs sorting and the mixture, so hopefully next time it will work better - thanks Curran!

MetzgerMeister · 11-09-2013 12:30AM

vectra wrote: »

I am very nervous of using this on the inside of my windscreen in fear of it dripping on to my dash. It does make a mess of trim.

Hence why I said that I pour some (sparingly) onto a Meguiar's EvenCoat Applicator pad then apply it to the glass. It's the same idea as using an applicator and a liquid wax.

discombobulate · 11-09-2013 10:24AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Order 2 sets if just in case. The windscreen requires 3 coats due to the wipers and all other glass is 1 coat.

It's easier to clean the glass full stop with this stuff let alone flies but as with anything like that, the longer you leave it (especially in direct sunlight) the harder it is to remove.

During the winter, ice and snow will not bond to the glass so no need for water for the glass but probably will need it for the wiper blades.

Cool. Is it ok to clean the window with standard window cleaner such as this which I have or does it have to be their G4?

Today I did some detailing...

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