Car Detailing.

[dockers_strike]

Anyone into it? Some people just wash their car using any old sponge aka a grit magnet and even use washing up liquid on the paintwork which is a big no, no. That'll just strip any polish, glaze or wax off the bodywork and leave the paintwork looking dull.

 

Although there's no hose pipe ban in the United utilities area I know of and certainly not 10 days ago, I resisted the urge to use the snowfoam cannon and powerwash on SWMBO Twingo. It hadnt been washed for a good 3 months and that had been finished off with some Meg's quick detailer to keep the dust at bay.

 

But needs must so even though the day was showery and the car already wet, I washed and dried the wheels before setting to with the 2 bucket method. Plunge the washmitt into the clean, wash down a panel or two, rinse the mitt in the 2nd bucket then back into the first with the car wash. After all the car including shut lines was washed down, it's out with the clay bar to remove the dead flies stuck on the front bumper, bonnet and tar spots from the wings, door panels and sills. I prefer Bilt Hamber clay because you can use clean water as the lube.

 

Once all the necessary panels are clayed and between the showers, it was another rinse off then use a couple of waffle weave cloths to dry the whole body including windows off. A couple of large micro fibre cloths helped mop up any remaining water. The sky looked a bit shit and another shower was imminent so I decided there was unlikely to be time to put a glaze on it or attack the interior so that'll have to wait for another day! Finally gave it a going over and buff with Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer.

 

Also bought some CG Waterless Wash and Wax for when the inevitable ban comes along. Have to go easy with this as you cant use it on heavy dirt. Essentially the car has to be relatively clean else you risk scratching the paint work.

 

I havent bothered cleaning the engine on the Twingo since we got this so I guess I need to get a suitable all purpose cleaner next.

 

Not bad going for just under 2 hours work when normally, it takes a good 4+ hours to do a complete job inside and out.

[Bjornebye]

Is anybody else wet? 

[Trumo]

Often watch the Detail Geek on Youtube, just to marvel at how many people treat their car like a dustbin, claim to be on their uppers, yet fork out upwards of $200 Canadian to get their car into showroom condition.

 

Also during the first lockdown I found myself watching another channel where barn finds got restored. It's surprising just how well mold protects paintwork!

[Bruce Spanner]

16 minutes ago, dockers_strike said:

Anyone into it? Some people just wash their car using any old sponge aka a grit magnet and even use washing up liquid on the paintwork which is a big no, no. That'll just strip any polish, glaze or wax off the bodywork and leave the paintwork looking dull.

 

Although there's no hose pipe ban in the United utilities area I know of and certainly not 10 days ago, I resisted the urge to use the snowfoam cannon and powerwash on SWMBO Twingo. It hadnt been washed for a good 3 months and that had been finished off with some Meg's quick detailer to keep the dust at bay.

 

But needs must so even though the day was showery and the car already wet, I washed and dried the wheels before setting to with the 2 bucket method. Plunge the washmitt into the clean, wash down a panel or two, rinse the mitt in the 2nd bucket then back into the first with the car wash. After all the car including shut lines was washed down, it's out with the clay bar to remove the dead flies stuck on the front bumper, bonnet and tar spots from the wings, door panels and sills. I prefer Bilt Hamber clay because you can use clean water as the lube.

 

Once all the necessary panels are clayed and between the showers, it was another rinse off then use a couple of waffle weave cloths to dry the whole body including windows off. A couple of large micro fibre cloths helped mop up any remaining water. The sky looked a bit shit and another shower was imminent so I decided there was unlikely to be time to put a glaze on it or attack the interior so that'll have to wait for another day! Finally gave it a going over and buff with Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer.

 

Also bought some CG Waterless Wash and Wax for when the inevitable ban comes along. Have to go easy with this as you cant use it on heavy dirt. Essentially the car has to be relatively clean else you risk scratching the paint work.

 

I havent bothered cleaning the engine on the Twingo since we got this so I guess I need to get a suitable all purpose cleaner next.

 

Not bad going for just under 2 hours work when normally, it takes a good 4+ hours to do a complete job inside and out.

 

Didn't even read it.

 

Negged for being dull as shit.

[ZonkoVille77]

43 minutes ago, dockers_strike said:

Anyone into it? Some people just wash their car using any old sponge aka a grit magnet and even use washing up liquid on the paintwork which is a big no, no. That'll just strip any polish, glaze or wax off the bodywork and leave the paintwork looking dull.

 

Although there's no hose pipe ban in the United utilities area I know of and certainly not 10 days ago, I resisted the urge to use the snowfoam cannon and powerwash on SWMBO Twingo. It hadnt been washed for a good 3 months and that had been finished off with some Meg's quick detailer to keep the dust at bay.

 

But needs must so even though the day was showery and the car already wet, I washed and dried the wheels before setting to with the 2 bucket method. Plunge the washmitt into the clean, wash down a panel or two, rinse the mitt in the 2nd bucket then back into the first with the car wash. After all the car including shut lines was washed down, it's out with the clay bar to remove the dead flies stuck on the front bumper, bonnet and tar spots from the wings, door panels and sills. I prefer Bilt Hamber clay because you can use clean water as the lube.

 

Once all the necessary panels are clayed and between the showers, it was another rinse off then use a couple of waffle weave cloths to dry the whole body including windows off. A couple of large micro fibre cloths helped mop up any remaining water. The sky looked a bit shit and another shower was imminent so I decided there was unlikely to be time to put a glaze on it or attack the interior so that'll have to wait for another day! Finally gave it a going over and buff with Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer.

 

Also bought some CG Waterless Wash and Wax for when the inevitable ban comes along. Have to go easy with this as you cant use it on heavy dirt. Essentially the car has to be relatively clean else you risk scratching the paint work.

 

I havent bothered cleaning the engine on the Twingo since we got this so I guess I need to get a suitable all purpose cleaner next.

 

Not bad going for just under 2 hours work when normally, it takes a good 4+ hours to do a complete job inside and out.

 

I don't know what any of this means. 

[Mudface]

I need my lease car sorting out soon, it's a fucking tip.

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

1 hour ago, Bruce Spanner said:

 

Didn't even read it.

 

Negged for being dull as shit.

 

[Harry's Lad]

1 hour ago, dockers_strike said:

Anyone into it? Some people just wash their car using any old sponge aka a grit magnet and even use washing up liquid on the paintwork which is a big no, no. That'll just strip any polish, glaze or wax off the bodywork and leave the paintwork looking dull.

 

Although there's no hose pipe ban in the United utilities area I know of and certainly not 10 days ago, I resisted the urge to use the snowfoam cannon and powerwash on SWMBO Twingo. It hadnt been washed for a good 3 months and that had been finished off with some Meg's quick detailer to keep the dust at bay.

 

But needs must so even though the day was showery and the car already wet, I washed and dried the wheels before setting to with the 2 bucket method. Plunge the washmitt into the clean, wash down a panel or two, rinse the mitt in the 2nd bucket then back into the first with the car wash. After all the car including shut lines was washed down, it's out with the clay bar to remove the dead flies stuck on the front bumper, bonnet and tar spots from the wings, door panels and sills. I prefer Bilt Hamber clay because you can use clean water as the lube.

 

Once all the necessary panels are clayed and between the showers, it was another rinse off then use a couple of waffle weave cloths to dry the whole body including windows off. A couple of large micro fibre cloths helped mop up any remaining water. The sky looked a bit shit and another shower was imminent so I decided there was unlikely to be time to put a glaze on it or attack the interior so that'll have to wait for another day! Finally gave it a going over and buff with Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer.

 

Also bought some CG Waterless Wash and Wax for when the inevitable ban comes along. Have to go easy with this as you cant use it on heavy dirt. Essentially the car has to be relatively clean else you risk scratching the paint work.

 

I havent bothered cleaning the engine on the Twingo since we got this so I guess I need to get a suitable all purpose cleaner next.

 

Not bad going for just under 2 hours work when normally, it takes a good 4+ hours to do a complete job inside and out.

Eh?

[Rushies tash]

Wait, what? You're supposed to wash your car?

[dockers_strike]

That's a no then!

[Captain Willard]

I pay the kids £5 and they do an unbelievably half arsed shit job. The car looks worse than it did before. 

[Captain Howdy]

[dockers_strike]

20 minutes ago, Captain Willard said:

I pay the kids £5 and they do an unbelievably half arsed shit job. The car looks worse than it did before. 

Do they use a brillo pad?

[niallers]

5 hours ago, Captain Willard said:

I pay the kids £5 and they do an unbelievably half arsed shit job. The car looks worse than it did before. 

 

 

[Clem H Fandango]

This just re-affirms my decision to never drive.

[Simbo]

I’ve started to get into it recently after treating myself to a nice(ish) car for the first time.

 

Bought a dual action polisher to correct the paintwork but due to time constraints could only manage a panel at a time…..took me a good few weeks but finished last week and I’m really happy with the results.

 

My usual routine for a deep clean is pre-wash with snow foam with the Karcher, concentrate on alloys whilst the foam does it’s thing, rinse, shampoo with Karcher, agitate with sponge, rinse, spray with Korrosol (fallout remover), rinse, clay, rinse, dry, then finish with a hard wax.

 

Takes fucking ages and I’m not the most patient person but love the results so think it’s worth it.

[A Red]

I prefer to use my local carwash, the results can be a bit ropey but it suits me

 

 

 

 

 

[redinblack]

Doesnt "detailing" belong in the Americanism thread? 

 

I always call it "cleaning the car", unless someone else does it, which is usually the case, then its "valeting"

[Rico1304]

I told you. 

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

£18 valet by Asda in Breck Rd. Air freshener included. £2 tip. Happy days.

[Elite]

I just wait until it rains.

[dockers_strike]

2 hours ago, Simbo said:

I’ve started to get into it recently after treating myself to a nice(ish) car for the first time.

 

Bought a dual action polisher to correct the paintwork but due to time constraints could only manage a panel at a time…..took me a good few weeks but finished last week and I’m really happy with the results.

 

My usual routine for a deep clean is pre-wash with snow foam with the Karcher, concentrate on alloys whilst the foam does it’s thing, rinse, shampoo with Karcher, agitate with sponge, rinse, spray with Korrosol (fallout remover), rinse, clay, rinse, dry, then finish with a hard wax.

 

Takes fucking ages and I’m not the most patient person but love the results so think it’s worth it.

Is that a micro fibre 'sponge' and not an ordinary one? I use one of these to lift off all the crud and stuff.

 

 

I used to have a rotary but I found it a bit too heavy so just go the prevention way to avoid swirls is the best option and hand polish. Thought about using a ceramic coat but they seem a bit too expensive for my taste.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Been reading a book about spies in '80s Moscow, and apparently you could spot the KGB cars due to a triangle of dirt on the grill where their faulty car-wash didn't reach.

 

Been sitting on that titbit for a while, so this thread'll do.

[Simbo]

39 minutes ago, dockers_strike said:

Is that a micro fibre 'sponge' and not an ordinary one? I use one of these to lift off all the crud and stuff.

 

 

I used to have a rotary but I found it a bit too heavy so just go the prevention way to avoid swirls is the best option and hand polish. Thought about using a ceramic coat but they seem a bit too expensive for my taste.

Yes that’s pretty much exactly what I use.

 

Have read a little about ceramic coating but don’t know loads about it…..feels like it’s something I would cock up (if that’s possible).

 

Do you watch any YouTube videos on detailing? I like Forensic detailing and Pan The Organiser….both very good channels.

[Strontium]

15 hours ago, dockers_strike said:

Anyone into it? Some people just wash their car using any old sponge aka a grit magnet and even use washing up liquid on the paintwork which is a big no, no. That'll just strip any polish, glaze or wax off the bodywork and leave the paintwork looking dull.

 

Although there's no hose pipe ban in the United utilities area I know of and certainly not 10 days ago, I resisted the urge to use the snowfoam cannon and powerwash on SWMBO Twingo. It hadnt been washed for a good 3 months and that had been finished off with some Meg's quick detailer to keep the dust at bay.

 

But needs must so even though the day was showery and the car already wet, I washed and dried the wheels before setting to with the 2 bucket method. Plunge the washmitt into the clean, wash down a panel or two, rinse the mitt in the 2nd bucket then back into the first with the car wash. After all the car including shut lines was washed down, it's out with the clay bar to remove the dead flies stuck on the front bumper, bonnet and tar spots from the wings, door panels and sills. I prefer Bilt Hamber clay because you can use clean water as the lube.

 

Once all the necessary panels are clayed and between the showers, it was another rinse off then use a couple of waffle weave cloths to dry the whole body including windows off. A couple of large micro fibre cloths helped mop up any remaining water. The sky looked a bit shit and another shower was imminent so I decided there was unlikely to be time to put a glaze on it or attack the interior so that'll have to wait for another day! Finally gave it a going over and buff with Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer.

 

Also bought some CG Waterless Wash and Wax for when the inevitable ban comes along. Have to go easy with this as you cant use it on heavy dirt. Essentially the car has to be relatively clean else you risk scratching the paint work.

 

I havent bothered cleaning the engine on the Twingo since we got this so I guess I need to get a suitable all purpose cleaner next.

 

Not bad going for just under 2 hours work when normally, it takes a good 4+ hours to do a complete job inside and out.

 

Is this satire? It reads like satire.