Today I did some detailing...

Toyotafanboi · 27-08-2015 12:49PM

Good auld parkside wet vac, have some myself, right yoke!

Mister Jingles · 27-08-2015 12:51PM

Have one of them myself, find it great for what I paid, does a fairly decent job too.

Noccy_Mondy · 27-08-2015 01:28PM

Never used the wet side of it, does it do a decent job?

Mister Jingles · 28-08-2015 01:38AM

Yeah I found it very good. My seats where not too bad but they had the odd muck stains from the previous owners but now there like new. Depending on how much you wet them you'd probably have to go over them at least five times to soak up as much as possible. Money well spent imo.

Now to get rid of that that older car and smoke smell....

Gavman84 · 29-08-2015 04:52PM

Started at 10 this morn at it all day between the showers! Wash detar,wash,clay,wash,dry polish and wax and tyre dressed. I'm wrecked to say the least. Used colanite 845 for first time does great job!

Supergurrier · 29-08-2015 09:44PM

Who needs a gym memberhip when you have 2 coats of collinite 845 to put on hai

MuppetCheck · 29-08-2015 10:16PM

Looks great, meant to get a look at it in fermoy the other week.

Gavman84 · 29-08-2015 10:21PM

Cheers. Going to put it in the show in Douglas tomorrow so had to give it a good clean!

Foxhole Norman · 29-08-2015 10:46PM

Gave my headlights a quick restoration before the show tomorrow, will get pictures of the rest of the car in the light tomorrow. Still need to be sanded and cut properly during the week but happy with them now!

Before:

After:

Newtown90 · 29-08-2015 10:49PM

Nice job on the headlights! Be afraid to use the sand paper myself!

Where's the show on tomorrow?

Foxhole Norman · 29-08-2015 10:52PM

Glenviewjf wrote: »

Nice job on the headlights! Be afraid to use the sand paper myself!

Where's the show on tomorrow?

Sound! Ara, bit of sandpaper never hurt anyone! It's on in the Tesco Carpark in Douglas, Cork!

30-08-2015 12:02AM

I just seen on Curran's facebook that he's away on holiday.

Anyone know when he's back? Was hoping to get the C5 into the shed on Tuesday morning to get stuck in as best I can.

Foxhole Norman · 30-08-2015 12:36AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I just seen on Curran's facebook that he's away on holiday.

Anyone know when he's back? Was hoping to get the C5 into the shed on Tuesday morning to get stuck in as best I can.

2nd of September, there's no disruptions to orders though.

Noccy_Mondy · 30-08-2015 01:35AM

It hurt me! Few years ago, I was stupidly resting the side of my hand on the face of one of them small belt sanders (upside down in a vice). I was talking away to someone when some young buck comes along and turns on the sander, meant no harm in it. Think there was 80 grit paper in it. Well it ate into my hand in about 2 seconds, still have a slight scar from it.

So in short, sandpaper can harm you :pac:

Anyway, pay no heed to my ramblings.

Foxhole Norman · 30-08-2015 11:36AM

The result of last nights work:

Ready for SqueakyClean now!

30-08-2015 11:24PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

2nd of September, there's no disruptions to orders though.

Ah, I don't really keep cash in my bank account, though. More of a Credit Union man. Which is usually fine, but makes ordering this kinda stuff a bit tricky sometimes :P

I usually meet him and give him cash in person. I find it makes a simple process much dodgier and shady. Really adds to the atmosphere.

Curran · 31-08-2015 02:17PM

Email them; his brother is about to arrange collections!

MetzgerMeister · 31-08-2015 02:22PM

Curran wrote: »

Email them; his brother is about to arrange collections!

I heard he's gone on an extended holiday paid for solely by the profits from the last 3 months :P

vectra · 31-08-2015 03:04PM

Yesterday took all 4 wheels of and
Rinsed
Iron X
Goes to show even new wheels are in need of some proper care.

Wash with apc / fairy mix.
Polish with Meguairs crystal clean paint cleanser.
2 x wipedown with Carpro Eraser.
followed but a coat of Carpro Dlux.
Faces of them got second coat of dlux after 30 minutes.
Final wipeover with Carpro Reload.

Today was Similar.

Cover wheels as they need 24 hours to fully cure before getting really wet.

Then it was a wash with apc / fairy.
rince
spray with apc.
wash with apc.
rinse
Spray with demon shine solution and clay
Rince
wash with apc solution
rinse
Polish with Meguairs crystal clean paint cleanser
Had it finished
went to have lunch and it rained

and it rained.

Hoping to get it washed tomorrow
wipedown twice with Carpro Eraser.
then 2 coats of Carpro CQUK
and Carpro Reload.

Will post up when finished.

MetzgerMeister · 31-08-2015 04:03PM

Why didn't you wash it at all? :pac:

SBPhoto · 31-08-2015 05:05PM

Vectra A baby wouldn't get as mush attention!!! Thought i was bad

ianobrien · 31-08-2015 10:04PM

Well, I finally got off my ar$e and tried to sort the exhaust tips on the Leon. They are not chromed tips but appear to be rolled steel.

Here's a pic from before I started.

I then washed it with brake cleaner and AG engine cleaner. It didn't make much of an impression

I then tackled the tips with wet 2000 grit sandpaper, the same sandpaper with AG Metal Polish and then finished it off with a microfibre cloth. It came up OK I guess.

Ya, I used the "flash" function on the phone for that one.....

I did the rest of the car with the usual 2BM with AG shampoo, dried, wheels with Bilt-Hamber Auto-Wheels, Orchard tyre shine and finished with a small bit of AG Rapid Detailer.

I then started into the engine bay of the Escort. I did the inner wings & bulkhead. Next on the list is the windscreen washer bottle, brake servo & tower but I guess I've almost 39 years of dirt to clean (and no I won't change the washer bottle for a new reproduction one as it's the original Ford ones)

Camera phone & a dark garage gives a potato photo......

Edit - I'm thinking of getting proper FR chrome tips as I've seen them on left hooker Leon FR's

Hal1 · 31-08-2015 10:18PM

Moar pics of the escort. I bet it sounds immense with the itg trottle bodies.

ianobrien · 31-08-2015 10:46PM

Hal1 wrote: »

Moar pics of the escort. I bet it sounds immense with the itg trottle bodies.

It's a Weber 32/36 DGV carb with a ITG air cleaner. The original air box in in the boot. It fits over the ITG base plate but there is no point in putting it on, too "restrictive". The original 32/32 DGV is on the shelf in the garage.....

Mc Love · 01-09-2015 08:15PM

Did my own again today, got it done before the rain again. Then I did the MILs 2 series granny tourer, and had to finish in the rain. Wrecked now

vectra · 01-09-2015 08:48PM

SBPhoto wrote: »

Vectra A baby wouldn't get as mush attention!!! Thought i was bad

Removed both front wheels again today.
Decided it might be a good idea to treat both wheel arch liners to a coat of Dlux..
I think I may be losing the plot
:P

I think every bit of plastic and trim might end up being coated with it

Hal1 · 01-09-2015 08:56PM

On some fourms I've seen pics of wheel arch liners (the carpet type) being sprayed to restore them. It's ocd alright but to preserve the car as best as one can isn't a bad thing. Is that dlux masonary paint? if it is it leaves a nice protective skin similiar to plastic dip I reackon and probably cheaper. I wouldn't go using it on anything else though

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mb1725 · 01-09-2015 09:30PM

vectra wrote: »

Removed both front wheels again today.
Decided it might be a good idea to treat both wheel arch liners to a coat of Dlux..
I think I may be losing the plot
:P

I think every bit of plastic and trim might end up being coated with it

Did you get a four post lift with the car or what?

MarkN · 01-09-2015 10:30PM

Car mat had a few stains and looked a bit grubby when I bought it.

Got some Meguiars shampoo, roasting hot water and with a cheapo scrubbing brush, agitated the mat. Took the Karcher to it and let it dry all day Sunday.

They came up like brand new mats and considering they're 11 years old, I think they look pretty good.

SBPhoto · 01-09-2015 11:37PM

Full exterior detail on A3 today

wash with combat neutral snow foam
rinse down
dry with dry me crazy micro fibre towel (brilliant)
full decal with Korosol including wheels
wash and dry.
full polish with autoglyn resin polish.
2 coats of Collinite 845 Liquid Insulator Wax ( First time using it)
Wheels sealed with Autoglyn alloy wheel seal.
Tyres dressed with Meguiars Endurance tire gel.
all glass cleaned with newspaper after spray of water and vinegar mix.
happy with the result

Today I did some detailing...

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