Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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HELP!! I think I got the 'detailing' bug!!!
This was my D3 last weekend.
This is my D3 this weekend.
I gave it a good wash using the detailers 2 x bucket method with sheepskin washmitt.
Then dried it with my new Micro Fibre towel.
Then used Detailing spray with Clay bar.
Applied Black polish and buffed off.
This is the shine on my door [1 day later].
Mrs ronp wasn't too happy cos her car was dirty and full of tar along both lower sides.
So I used the same method as above but also used a good dose of Auto Glym tar remover.
The result:-
A fine pair
Absolutely knacked off to 'polish off' a wee dram and few few beers I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
14th Jun 2008 6:23 pm
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
Nah, I prefer the first picture
14th Jun 2008 6:27 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
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hi
looking good[well atleast the d3 is anyway ]
dunclife is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
club BSS
14th Jun 2008 6:28 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Christ what wheel cleaner did you use
14th Jun 2008 6:30 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Ron what is "detailers 2 x bucket method", or has jkp sworn you to secrecy and if you told he'd have to kill you???
Looks very
14th Jun 2008 6:40 pm
NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
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They say the devil is in the detail
14th Jun 2008 6:44 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
The 2 x bucket method is:
1 x bucket soapy water.
1 x bucket clean water.
Dip your sheepskin mitt [not sponge or brush] in the soapy water.
Wash a panel.
Dip the mitt into the clear water -removes the dirt particles.
then dip in the soapy water etc etc.
It's amazing just how much dirt comes out into the clean water.
Dirt you don't want thet spread over your D3 causing swirl marks.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
14th Jun 2008 6:47 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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All I need is a 2nd bucket and a sheepskin mitt, sort of thing (mitt) you can get from Halfords or do I have to go to one of those blackened window detailing emporiums???
14th Jun 2008 6:50 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
Get you kit here.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/about-us/info_1.html
Excellent service.
btw, get a thumbless mitt.
That way you can swivel it around your hand getting more use than just a single side.
or .... were you taking the P*ss I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
14th Jun 2008 6:53 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Location: Off again! :-)
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No. no, was not taking the peewee!!! An going to fix up a trip down to jkp from Grantown to get the paint sorted but then want to keep it looking nice. Honest!
14th Jun 2008 7:04 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Gonna get a mitt ordered, any recommendations on shampoo (ron or anyone) as I just use what ever I got for Christmas years ago. Could be worse, could use washing up liquid like I did when I had a company car many moons ago!
15th Jun 2008 6:37 am
dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
Given that you have a raised air intake, me thinks you could have gone deeper when applying the clay in the first pic.There's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
15th Jun 2008 9:11 am
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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DSL
I use Meguiars NXT generation car wash. Quite thick & is designed for loads and loads of suds (which is what you want!) Has supposedly extra technical bits in it which makes the wash much easier to get the dirt off (I use it after the Gilmour snow foamer) works a treat.
You don't need too much of it to get into a good lather
DON'T EVER use washing up liquid!
RonP, looks cracking
You only REALLY become a detailer if you've done the engine bay as well & have a toothbrush for the wheels........ Bodsys Brake Bible
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