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Bodsy
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 Nicely done C6rew.
If we had a detailing section, then we could get another forum sponsor perhaps.......
Good instructions & I'd add only that for the pressure JetWash, try to only use it for under the car & wheels/arches & the lower half of the car, to avoid jetting off any waxes/sealants etc on your nice shiny surfaces. You'd be amazed how much damage a jetwash can do (& NEVER jetwash your radiator, use a steady stream of water).
The important point if you haven't built up the kit yet, is to invest in the Wool Mitt (instead of Sponge!), and two buckets. Those two steps alone will save you endless swirl marks particularly on darker cars.
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 4th Oct 2007 12:46 pm |
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Shrinky
Member Since: 05 Jul 2007
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Great info thanks
Just one question though with me being new to all this detailing stuff. The Quick Detailer at the end, is that just wiped on and left or do you wipe it off with a towell as before.
Thanks
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| 4th Oct 2007 12:47 pm |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
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Hi Shrinky,
The quick detailer in the last step is put on almost like a polish and wiped off again.
Regards
Chris
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| 4th Oct 2007 1:23 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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Good generic guide C6REW
Only thing i'd add is protection once you have clayed the paint. Not necessary all the time but the addition of a wax or sealant on a D3, especially if used offroad is advisable.
To prep the paint after claying, Autoglym SRP (red polish) is ideal to remove any stubborn bits. Use a damp microfibre cloth/applicator avoiding panel edges (avoids leaving the white residue) Remember this is a polish and offers no protection when used on it's own.
Wax and Sealants have similar qualities, but are very different. Both offer good paint protection and will produce superb beading.
Sealants generally do not have any cleaning agents or wax and are more durable than wax. Probably the best on the market at the moment is Jetseal 109
http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/index.php?a...oductId=15
Two coats of this will provide winter protection and give added protection when offroading. nothing will adhere to the paint surface, but will simply sit on the sealant waiting to be jetwashed off. Simple.
A wax finish will give a high gloss wet look finish to your D3, especially if used on darker colours A good all round wax that will last for a few months is P21S. Inexpensive and a tub should last a couple of years, obvioulsy depending on how often you use it. Some members on here, it would last a lifetime before being removed from the delivery wrapper  
http://www.vertar.com/p21s/p21s-concours-carnauba-wax/
For an outstanding finish Swissvax do a range of waxs that give the finish a WOW factor, but do not come cheap.
I carry Swissvax Best of Show and Mystery for the best finish possible.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/swissvax/swissvax-wax/cat_36.html
Zymol are also outstanding waxes, but pound for pound I think Swissvax are the dogs danglies.
For the best of both worlds, with a bit of compromise on sealant and wax finish Collonite cannot be beaten. This stuff once applied properly lasts for months and months.....a true waxing anomoly and cheap into the bargain.
http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/index.php?a...ductId=106
Also a little tip. Use the wax to condition your door seals to prevent temperature damage in winter and treat you plastics such as door mirror casing and door trims. Easier than trim spray or gel and will provide UV protection preventing fading and can be layered each time you wax the D3.
What I generally do when doing a detail, depending on what the customer requires, is Clay, SRP, Glaze, two coats of sealant and then a thin coat of high carnauba wax (>45%) to bring it all to life. Or simply clay, SRP and wax.
I hope that is of some use to someone.
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| 4th Oct 2007 8:50 pm |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
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Hi JKP,
Brilliant additional information. I use the jetseal 109 and reckon it is superb.
I think you and I could be a pair of boring old farts if we tried hard enough 
Best regards
Chris
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| 4th Oct 2007 8:55 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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Bodsy, I'm gonna disagree with you over the jet washer mate. Properly applied sealant and wax will not be removed with a jetwasher unless it's a heated water unit and used at stupidly high rates. What you should see if the protection is still on the paintwork is the water sheeting off the car when being used, taking the muck with it.
Something like this...
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=f-qWJbNeTNE
Your right about keeping it away from the radiator. You can easily inflict damage.
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| 4th Oct 2007 8:57 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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C6REW wrote:Hi JKP,
Brilliant additional information. I use the jetseal 109 and reckon it is superb.
I think you and I could be a pair of boring old farts if we tried hard enough
Best regards
Chris
The wifes been saying that for years mate...and she's right...as always So she tells me!!
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| 4th Oct 2007 8:58 pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Looks good,,, but cant be arsed to do all that myself. Who can I pay to do it Duncan
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| 4th Oct 2007 8:58 pm |
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jkp
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DiscoDunc wrote:Looks good,,, but cant be arsed to do all that myself. Who can I pay to do it
Free collect and delivery service within a 30 mile radius of my house
Seriously though, if you want it done, let me know what area you are in and I'll pass on a recommendation for a good guy in your area
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| 4th Oct 2007 9:01 pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Is "Bristol, Uk" within 30 mile radius of your house Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 4th Oct 2007 9:04 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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DiscoDunc wrote:Is "Bristol, Uk" within 30 mile radius of your house
you have pm 
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| 4th Oct 2007 9:56 pm |
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Bodsy
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jkp wrote:Bodsy, I'm gonna disagree with you over the jet washer mate. Properly applied sealant and wax will not be removed with a jetwasher
Sure, with a good Sealant (C&S Are finally delivering my JetSeal109 tomorrow! after only a 3 week wait....) then the JetWash should be a breeze, was thinking more along the lines of a 'raw' car with dirt on the paintwork, I always made the assumption that the jetwash could push some of the fine dirt further into the soft paintwork?
Once you've clayed, then all should be fine. But I'll bow respectfully to your real-working knowledge & not to my pi$$ poor thoughts..
Each to their own though, but I've been keeping the jetwash pressure way down just lately Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 4th Oct 2007 10:07 pm |
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90BHP
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If I buy that little lot and she doesn't notice the clean car - she will notice the £212 missing from our joint account  "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 4th Oct 2007 10:11 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
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If folks post up what they want, I may be able to get products at a discount. AG stuff I can get at trade (+posting).
Not sure what discounts I can get as jetseal and the likes I pay near full price as they sell well without discounting.
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| 4th Oct 2007 10:22 pm |
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