Today I did some detailing...

ianobrien

I tackled my own car and the Father's one (he did give a hand).

Started with a foaming and then a 2BM wash with Autoglym



Used the group wheel buy stuff.



The tyre dressing was nice. It left a nice finish and wasn't as "plastic" a finish as the Autoglym tyre shine.



Dried, Autoglym Rapid Detailer and Fast Glass to finish







No I don't know why some pictures are turned. They are correct in Dropbox!

Oh Curran, you were right about the microfibre towels. The Dry me Crazy was crazy the amount of water it absorbed!

ShaunieVW

I gave this a going over yesterday, cheated with 50cal cover up glaze followed by bilt hamber finis wax which the jury is still out on. All trim and tyres treated with chemical guys new look gel.

JAMES VTI S

Todays detail. Only 20 liters of water was used which I am delighted with.



I used a rinseless wash solution with a pre-soak.





Finally I waxed it for that WoW factor.

ianobrien

ShaunieVW wrote: »

It's a pity for this shot that the car wasn't closer to the building. You would have lost the clutter on the horizon and had a more symmetrical shot with the reflections being symmetrical. That would have made a more interesting photograph.

Oh ya, the car is reasonably clean also I guess......

Edit. All messing aside, where is that photo taken? I'm thinking you could get some very dramatic B&W photos there with an angry sky through the windows. After seeing your roof and the way it darkens the shot I'm thinking of using a dark car roof as a reflector to get some horizontal reflection shots and that building might work for a shot I have in my head to try to do.

quadrifoglio verde

Ready for the tar cleanse. The bottom half is like sand paper there's that much on it :eek:

Curran

Get yourself deeper buckets....and for the love of God...is that a mitt on the stones??

Darraghmh91.

Whoops mitt on the stones ha big big no no there

quadrifoglio verde

Curran wrote: »

Get yourself deeper buckets....and for the love of God...is that a mitt on the stones??

The mit on the stones is lidls finest microfibre mitt that ain't worth a ****. Couldn't find my incredimit one day so bought it.....I wish I hadn't bothered washing the car, the damage it done. So when I saw it in my bucket this afternoon I fecked in on the ground to remind myself to never go near the thing again.

If you look closely, the incremit is in the wash bucket.
Which is full of clean water after washing the filthy yoke. The microfibres are from Amazon, they're for cleaning the wheel arches

166man

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

Ready for the tar cleanse. The bottom half is like sand paper there's that much on it :eek:

Nice gaff.......:pac:

bbari

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

The mit on the stones is lidls finest microfibre mitt that ain't worth a ****. Couldn't find my incredimit one day so bought it.....I wish I hadn't bothered washing the car, the damage it done. So when I saw it in my bucket this afternoon I fecked in on the ground to remind myself to never go near the thing again.

Using it for few months, is the paint f***** ?

ShaunieVW

ianobrien wrote: »

It's a pity for this shot that the car wasn't closer to the building. You would have lost the clutter on the horizon and had a more symmetrical shot with the reflections being symmetrical. That would have made a more interesting photograph.

Oh ya, the car is reasonably clean also I guess......

Edit. All messing aside, where is that photo taken? I'm thinking you could get some very dramatic B&W photos there with an angry sky through the windows. After seeing your roof and the way it darkens the shot I'm thinking of using a dark car roof as a reflector to get some horizontal reflection shots and that building might work for a shot I have in my head to try to do.

Only seeing this! Unfortunetly I was on the rooftop there of a car park next to that site so couldn't get closer. I was behind Harry's in kinnegad. I did a bit of messing around with that pic and came up with this. It's a nice building, pity it's left to crumple.


Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

Here's another from a different perspective

Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

quadrifoglio verde

bbari wrote: »

Using it for few months, is the paint f***** ?

It's probably better than a sponge but I noticed a lot more swirl marks in the paint the day after and the wash technique was the same. I also noticed that the grit was kept at the top of the Mit and also left on the paintwork, so was getting spread around instead of trapped.
I'm glad I have the incredimit again, completely different league of wash mit. The lidl one is now in the bin

bbari

I'm sure increditmit is incredible, sure €23 worth mitt have to be better than a €2 one

I bought 3/4 of those from lidl, they are bright colour and easier to see grit on it. I try not to let the car get too dirty. Increditmit is the next on the list now .

LollipopJimmy

I spent a good number of hours on the car last week.

I have a pile of Autoglym stuff that I've built up over the years through gifts etc which I'm gradually replacing with better but I have to say I do like the HD wax and the fast glass, the rest is all so so

Started off with Bilt Hamber fallout remover then onto a wash with 2bm, snowfoam lance is on the list, using Autoglym bodywork shampoo. Didn't like the shampoo if I'm honest. I used this Tar remover I got from a friend years ago, made locally in Ballyfermot, it's really good stuff but can't be got anymore.

Also covered the wheels with Bilt Hamber Auto wheel

Then clayed the car, it's a 00 Golf and I'd say it's never ever been done before.

Washed it again with 2BM, loving the Chemical Guys Chenille Wash Mitt but again the shampoo was crap

Polished using the Autoglym SRP, good filler and swirls covered temporarily at least but DA is on the list

Sealed it up with Orchard speed seal then onto the HD wax which I really like. So easy to use and with a great result

Unfortunately I made an error in my method and put the glaze on last but it's all going to be stripped anyway when I get my DA in the next couple of weeks

All the black plastic and rubber done with AG bumpercare which isn't too bad

Clayed the glass and polished with AG glass polish which was very dusty, even applied correctly so I used Fast Glass after

Plans are

Refurb the wheels
DA the whole car
Replace the front wing (have a matching colour one to replace the one that's suffering lacquer peel)

Can't post pics

Shockingly good work. Would take some serious commitment to do that. If someone rocked up to me with that asking to clean it, I'd tell them to feck off. No way would I have the patience or commitment to that level of work. You're some chap, man. Hat's in the air for you!

ShaunieVW

So today I attacked my brothers van again. I wanted to try out some products so its the perfect guinea pig.

I started out with a wash using the 2BM.

Polished with CG 3n using hex logic hand pads, Orange then black finishing pad. Fantastic products, really happy with the polish and pads.

50cal cover up glaze

Then waxed using Meguir's Nxt gen paste wax iirc as I had it sitting around and remembered it worked well with red paint plus I didnt want to waste my decent stuff.

I then treated all the trim with CG new look gel.

Pulled off the grills, APC'd them, wash them and treated them.

We also fitted ibiza wing mirrors and modified ibiza rubber rail things to fit.

Not bad for an auld yoke

After one pass of polish



This ran the full length of both panels


Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

After a few passes

by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

Treating bumper

Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

Finished product


Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

Untitled by ShaunieRal, on Flickr

quadrifoglio verde

After a coat of Collinite....I don't think I've ever seen my reflection in this car before :pac:

Hal1

Oh look the simpsons are on . Nice job on the car though.

quadrifoglio verde

Hal1 wrote: »

Oh look the simpsons are on . Nice job on the car though.

Christ good thing there was nothing worse going on in the background Mr eagle eye.

Noccy_Mondy

Hal1 wrote:

Oh look the simpsons are on . Nice job on the car though.

Eagle eye is right! I spent about 5 minutes trying to find where you seen them!

hoodie6029

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I spent a good number of hours on the car last week.

I have a pile of Autoglym stuff that I've built up over the years through gifts etc which I'm gradually replacing with better but I have to say I do like the HD wax and the fast glass, the rest is all so so

Started off with Bilt Hamber fallout remover then onto a wash with 2bm, snowfoam lance is on the list, using Autoglym bodywork shampoo. Didn't like the shampoo if I'm honest. I used this Tar remover I got from a friend years ago, made locally in Ballyfermot, it's really good stuff but can't be got anymore.

Also covered the wheels with Bilt Hamber Auto whee

Then clayed the car, it's a 00 Golf and I'd say it's never ever been done before.

Washed it again with 2BM, loving the Chemical Guys Chenille Wash Mitt but again the shampoo was crap

Polished using the Autoglym SRP, good filler and swirls covered temporarily at least but DA is on the list

Sealed it up with Orchard speed seal then onto the HD wax which I really like. So easy to use and with a great result

Unfortunately I made an error in my method and put the glaze on last but it's all going to be stripped anyway when I get my DA in the next couple of weeks

All the black plastic and rubber done with AG bumpercare which isn't too bad

Clayed the glass and polished with AG glass polish which was very dusty, even applied correctly so I used Fast Glass after

Plans are

Refurb the wheels
DA the whole car
Replace the front wing (have a matching colour one to replace the one that's suffering lacquer peel)

Can't post pics

Welcome along to the Detailing forum!
I think you need 50 posts to put up pics. Some good work there.

LollipopJimmy

hoodie6029 wrote: »

Welcome along to the Detailing forum!
I think you need 50 posts to put up pics. Some good work there.

Thanks

Looking at the car today though I wasent happy. Really need to get the DA sorted, it deserves to shine.

Previous owner was a smoker so steam cleaned the headliner and shampooed the seats. Going to get some original vw mats and do the carpet next

georgefalls

Realised I had't waxed the 156 in over a year.
One go with 'Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax' and the obligatory beading shot.

RobTheLad

On my previous car, I had GTechniq G1 applied to the glass and it was great, picked up another set for my new car, and hadn't got a chance/ decent weather to apply it until today, no pics unfortunately, but I'll be sure to take a couple once there is a spot of rain( which shouldn't be too long in this country!!).

MetzgerMeister

RobTheLad wrote: »

On my previous car, I had GTechniq G1 applied to the glass and it was great, picked up another set for my new car, and hadn't got a chance/ decent weather to apply it until today, no pics unfortunately, but I'll be sure to take a couple once there is a spot of rain( which shouldn't be too long in this country!!).

My windscreen a while ago:

JAMES VTI S

Autoglym super resin polish topped with Autosmart tapaz applied by DA on a medium strength pad. I love what i do

RobTheLad

RobTheLad wrote: »

On my previous car, I had GTechniq G1 applied to the glass and it was great, picked up another set for my new car, and hadn't got a chance/ decent weather to apply it until today, no pics unfortunately, but I'll be sure to take a couple once there is a spot of rain( which shouldn't be too long in this country!!).

And here's what I was greeted with this morning!

JAMES VTI S

SRP

Darraghmh91.

You seem to be using a srp latly James why is that

Good job tho to be fair
I find srp doesn't kast long on the car at all compared to other stuff .. I use chemical guys nd find is lasts a lot longer

JAMES VTI S

For that "right now" shine it's hard to beat, basically it's fast and effective..

ratracer

So I am relatively new to car detailing, but after some great advice from Curran, this is my first real effort at anything more than a wash. I just got the car, and it had been detailed (although I wouldn't have paid for the job done) when I collected it, so today it just got a foam and wash:







I have an AB lance and have been using Mistral Snow Foam, which is supposed to be mixed at 200:1, but at that concentrate it is useless. Even in the top pic, there was an inch of foam in the bottle and it only stayed on the car for a couple of minutes. I will try more concentrate next time, but won't waste my money on that brand again. I have a new shopping list based on Curran's advice, which I hope to order on my next payday:D

Mrs RR has a black Focus (2010) which has never been polished/waxed, so that's gonna be my test subject for claying/waxing over the Easter BH weekend. All tips and advice greatly welcomed!

Curran

The mix ratios can be a bit confusing - 200:1 is the mix ratio when the solution in the bottle meets the water from the powerhose through the lance. So its diluted in the lance bottle and again before exiting the nozzle of the lance.
So you'll need about a half an inch to an inch of snowfoam solution in the mix bottle from any of the decent snow foams.

LollipopJimmy

ratracer wrote: »

So I am relatively new to car detailing, but after some great advice from Curran, this is my first real effort at anything more than a wash. I just got the car, and it had been detailed (although I wouldn't have paid for the job done) when I collected it

Spiney shiney

Looking to get a lance myself. Went to order on detailingshed but they are out of stock

I hate when valetors call themselves 'detailers' . Most of these 'detailers' are no more than car cleaners.

myshirt

Had to work at lightening pace today with that sun, no access to shade, unreal how quick it dries and you get water spots and that rainbow effect

LollipopJimmy

myshirt wrote: »

Had to work at lightening pace today with that sun, no access to shade, unreal how quick it dries and you get water spots and that rainbow effect

I keep a bottle of CG V7 to get rid of water spots after washing. Usually go over the car with that after a wash.

myshirt

I have some 50cal QD... may give that a go...

Need to speak to our trusted local supplier to get drying aid help. Car is black. Two cars in fact, used some filler glaze today, taking a break now and then applying some pentawax. Man that stuff evaporates quick, working time is short.

myshirt

Alright today was a disaster, I'm back in Limerick now and the water is so hard. Plus the sun beat me.

Water spots and dried rainbow soap

LollipopJimmy

Work being done in the house so I couldn't run my hose out. So I grabbed my mitt and my two buckets and the rest of my bits and pieces then trotted off to the filling station. I must have looked a right dickhead.

Gave it a wash anyway then ran over with CG V7.I wasn't totally happy with the car given the work I did last week, how often would anybody recommend using a fallout remover?

I still can't post pics

Edited to add; In saying the above I do have 400 miles up this week

Curran

400 miles per week...perhaps once every 3 months!
Or a biy more often, say every 4th wash (once a month) with something like Auto Wheel which has a small amount of built in fallout remover and thus removing the need for every 3 months and push it to 6 perhaps.

Gavman84

Gave it a wash today all that was needed to bring it up nice and shiny again after recent detail. Having the Mainz synthetic wax on it made it lot easier to clean it must be said!!

LollipopJimmy

Curran wrote: »

400 miles per week...perhaps once every 3 months!
Or a biy more often, say every 4th wash (once a month) with something like Auto Wheel which has a small amount of built in fallout remover and thus removing the need for every 3 months and push it to 6 perhaps.

Just seemed like a lot of crap on the car but I have been on particularly crap roads and then the m50 end to end on a bad day.

Noccy_Mondy

Clean freaks, block your ears now! Decided I'd ask the mother how she would wash a car if I wasn't there. She hasn't washed a car in years, I'm always the one to wash the cars, even if I'm not around she knows by now to wait until I am so I can do them properly. Anyhow, her procedure. First, get a sponge or "a bit of a cloth" and wet it, rub the heavy dirt off. Then get washing up liquid, she even said washing powder and mix with water in a bucket. Get the HOUSE SWEEPING BRUSH and clean the car with it. Rinse off with the hose, and dry with a cloth. My ears bled! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry :pac:

MetzgerMeister

Gavman84 wrote: »

Get some Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer (coming soon to Detailing Shed) on the front grills and black trim!

Gavman84

Ya that's on the list to do alright some stage. Is it easy to use? Might be easier than spraying them!

MetzgerMeister

It's easy yeah, you just apply it with a cotton pad and give it a quick rub to remove any excess afterwards.

The only pain is prepping the surface but this is 100% necessary otherwise you're just wasting your money and time. Once it's done right, it'll be that way for up to 2 years.

Heathen

@fatracer... Where are you stationed man? I see a few appliances in the background there

H

Ron Burgundy II

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Spiney shiney

Looking to get a lance myself. Went to order on detailingshed but they are out of stock

I hate when valetors call themselves 'detailers' . Most of these 'detailers' are no more than car cleaners.

LollipopJimmy DnD Detailing in Cork (I'm in no way affiliated with them) have snow foam lances in stock. Sorry Curran but a bit of competition is always good. www.dnddetailing.ie

Oh Curran received my delivery of microfiber madness towels on Friday got to use them yesterday and have to say they are the best I've used in a long while plus the bilt hammer auto wash is another great product.

Ron Burgundy II

A quick wash yesterday evening after college

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mik_da_man

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Get some Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer (coming soon to Detailing Shed) on the front grills and black trim!

They are actually supposed to be that colour.
Bit poxy as black would look a good bit better.

Gavman84

mik_da_man wrote: »

They are actually supposed to be that colour.
Bit poxy as black would look a good bit better.

Was thinking that alright but thats just the fog surrounds are grey arent they. I could still do the top and bottom grill which would look better anyway as they are faded a bit?? Or would it be a waste of c4 if grills meant to be grey!