Today I did some detailing...

*Kol* · 27-05-2015 08:39PM

mb1725 wrote: »

Excellent! Now the next question............ how to dry the drying towel? It holds so much water it takes ages and the OH won't let me use the drier (or so she thinks).

Just hang it on the line after wringing it out. It will dry nicely. I put mine on a radiator if the heat is on.

Curran · 27-05-2015 08:39PM

Listen to your OH - best to leave it dry naturally. Wring it out as best you can, and hang it on the line....not always ideal. Ive a coat hook on the back of the door in the utility room, that I hang it on....once its wrung, it shouldnt drip. Will be dry by the next time you require it!

Curran · 27-05-2015 08:41PM

*Kol* wrote: »

I put mine on a radiator if the heat is on.

Dont do that; it will slowly loose its softness. As you suggested first

MetzgerMeister · 27-05-2015 10:07PM

I've never had to wring mine. I just hang it on an indoor line and it's completely dry by the following weekend.

*Kol* · 27-05-2015 10:18PM

Curran wrote: »

Dont do that; it will slowly loose its softness. As you suggested first

That's true.

One other thing is it needs to be completely dry before putting it back in the bag otherwise it will start to smell.

Hal1 · 27-05-2015 10:24PM

How many times can it be used without washing, once it's only used as a drying towel?

quadrifoglio verde · 27-05-2015 10:26PM

Hal1 wrote: »

How many times can it be used without washing, once it's only used as a drying towel?

If you've washed the car properly...it shouldn't need to be washed often.
Mine needs to be washed, but if I do and don't rescue it in time it gets taken for drying the dog :mad:

Hal1 · 27-05-2015 10:47PM

A lambswool mit and megs towel for your dog? wow you have it spoiled

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vectra · 28-05-2015 10:19AM

I throw my towel in the washing machine.
Hang it on the line,
Once dry fluff it up in the tumble dryer.

One tip for drying your car. After washing it, just use the open end of a garden hose to Flow water over the car, It will remove a vast amount of water prior to using your towel.

mb1725 · 28-05-2015 10:41AM

My towel seems to attract rain if I hang it outdoors, indoor line is a good idea.

JAMES VTI S · 28-05-2015 08:35PM

BMW X5 M sport after getting a paint protection detail.

After a thorough wash with Ultima waterless wash and a claying i used Dodo juice supernatural wax and it delivers a hell of a gloss shine :cool:

Shane732 · 30-05-2015 07:23PM

I've recently got a 430 M-Sport so have been spending time looking after it.

I've now given it a good detailing with

Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax HP netural 2BM wash
Autoglym Super Resin
Dodo Juice Purple Haze
Dodo Juice Super Natural Hybrid Sealant
Gtechniq glass sealant
Poorboys Wheel sealant
Wolfs Chemicals Black Out
Auto Finesse - Mercury Metal Polish

It's looking great!

bbari · 30-05-2015 07:28PM

Shane732 wrote:

I've recently got a 430 M-Sport so have been spending time looking after it.

Not sure about your stuff, but i like your car

congrats.

Shane732 · 30-05-2015 07:29PM

bbari wrote: »

Not sure about your stuff, but i like your car congrats.

Ha, why don't you like the stuff?!

bbari · 30-05-2015 07:34PM

Shane732 wrote:

Ha, why don't you like the stuff?!

Sorry. I meant that i don't know much about those products. ..

What colour car you got?

Shane732 · 30-05-2015 07:38PM

bbari wrote: »

Sorry. I meant that i don't know much about those products. ..

What colour car you got?

Mineral grey

bbari · 30-05-2015 07:44PM

Shane732 wrote:

Mineral grey

Nice.

vectra · 30-05-2015 07:50PM

Shane732 wrote: »

I've recently got a 430 M-Sport so have been spending time looking after it.

It's looking great!

Can't see it

bbari · 30-05-2015 09:18PM

I know its not a great pic but you can see the firm beading here

Graham 1324 · 30-05-2015 11:29PM

Detailed 2 Mercedes this week both cars have been washed, detarred, compounded,washed again,waxed,and interiors cleaned thoroughly
18 hours work to get both done
Happy with the results as neither car has ever been detailed since new

Theboinkmaster · 31-05-2015 10:36AM

Shane732 wrote: »

I've recently got a 430 M-Sport so have been spending time looking after it.

I've now given it a good detailing with

Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
Swissvax HP netural 2BM wash
Autoglym Super Resin
Dodo Juice Purple Haze
Dodo Juice Super Natural Hybrid Sealant
Gtechniq glass sealant
Poorboys Wheel sealant
Wolfs Chemicals Black Out
Auto Finesse - Mercury Metal Polish

It's looking great!

No point just telling us, let's see some pictures!

Shane732 · 31-05-2015 11:20AM

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

No point just telling us, let's see some pictures!

Here you go... I don't profess to be particularly good with a camera!

screen shot windows

vectra · 31-05-2015 12:14PM

Fekk the detailing..
Nice car :P

JAMES VTI S · 31-05-2015 03:01PM

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I gave this mini a right good cleaning yesterday after the kids trashed it, I love these job so I do.

Foamed
washed
detared
polished
tyres dressed
leather cleaned
Carpets and mats hoovered and cleaned
Plastics and glass steamed, cleaned and dressed

MetzgerMeister · 01-06-2015 02:07AM

Thats a lovely 4er Shane! d or i?

jacksie66 · 01-06-2015 05:37AM

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Heathen · 01-06-2015 04:48PM

I was thinking, who the hell is giving their can a clean on a manky day like today??? then i saw 'Location: Christchurch".... ahhhhhh now it makes sense, somewhere with good weather

Looks good!!

H

Shane732 · 01-06-2015 06:43PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Thats a lovely 4er Shane! d or i?

430D - I've moved to the dark side.

MetzgerMeister · 01-06-2015 06:57PM

Shane732 wrote: »

430D - I've moved to the dark side.

Being realistic, going forward you won't be able to get a powerful petrol car unless it's an M/RS/AMG whether you need a diesel or not.

Fact of like in Ireland's motoring future.

Shane732 · 01-06-2015 07:15PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Being realistic, going forward you won't be able to get a powerful petrol car unless it's an M/RS/AMG whether you need a diesel or not.

Fact of like in Ireland's motoring future.

0-60 it's quicker than the 335i was, albeit by something like 0.2 of a second. The additional power of the 335i kicked in higher up but in reality I very rarely used it. .

The power is this one is different. In the normal range of use 0 - say 80 it feels totally effortless.

I'd have loved a M4 but I'm have buying an apartment so my priorities have changed slightly! Getting sensible in my old age!

Today I did some detailing...

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