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in the near future im going to be cleaning a car that deserves a proper job. i could of sworn there was a guide with the names of products and techniques but i cant find it :(
Stolen from mig
washing
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-cleaning-detailing/389299-detailing-guide-no-1-washing.html
Detailing Guide no.2 - Cleaning Paintwork Prior To Polishing
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-cleaning-detailing/389298-detailing-guide-no-2-cleaning-paintwork-prior-polishing.html
POLISHING AND DEFECT REMOVAL
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-cleaning-detailing/389297-detailing-guide-no-3-polishing-defect-removal.html
HOW TO CHOOSE AND APPLY SEALANT OR WAX PROTECTION
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-cleaning-detailing/389295-detailing-guide-no-4-sealent-wax.html
christ legend. have yourself some rep
It may be worth trying detaling world too mate?
I just jet wash these days as I haven't got anything that's worthy of the full treatment. lol
Cheers. He's the famous VXR detail bloke
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=81391
i would if it was my ****ter cav but its the girlfriends db9 im going to be doing. so id rather not **** it up lol
Cheers. He's the famous VXR detail bloke
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=81391yes i know all abot vxrmarc
Noooo not VXRMarc! What a turd that bloke is!
He makes a drip from a robotic spray gun resemble Olympus Mons with his crazy gauge! lol
therealnovaboy
19-01-10, 03:29 PM
dont know about on here but
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/seek-advice.html
polished bliss sponsor the audi-sport.net site and have a detailing section. i have found this quite helpful.
if you want to do a decent job you should get a foam lance. muts nuts in my oppinion. followed by the two bucket wash.
before i started washing my car properly i never new how much science/technique there was involved. its quite interesting actually and you can get hooked.
rough guide is : wash, clay, polish, glaze, seal.
this is then broken into many sub categorys. eg. degrese, scratch removal, swirl removal...... ect
should have a look at some of the write ups on audi-sport.net in the detailing section. quite amazing what can be acheived. eg. http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?85124-Range-Rover-Classic-94
Trim tape always looks pro. lol
The grit guard things make me laugh. Some t0sser explaining what it does for over 10 minutes on Youtoob! lol
Snow foaming is pretty sweet too, but IMO the car's are there to be used. No need to go OTT like it's going into Jay Leno's private collection - for a one off Aston I can understand, especially if it belongs to the missus! lol
therealnovaboy
19-01-10, 03:39 PM
if its a db9 i wouldnt bother untill you really know what you are doing.
it can go wrong very easy. wash yes,buff no.
I'd like to be as arsed as these people, but all I did today was wash with Autoglym shampoo, the whole 2 bucket method thing and then a coat of waz Autoglym super resin
if its a db9 i wouldnt bother untill you really know what you are doing.
it can go wrong very easy. wash yes,buff no.i have got experience in polishing as i used to work in a body shop and used to hand glaze the cars after painting which is very dangerous with how soft the paint is but i never had any mishaps
I'd like to be as arsed as these people, but all I did today was wash with Autoglym shampoo, the whole 2 bucket method thing and then a coat of waz Autoglym super resin
you mean super resin polish? It's not a wax, in fact it leaves you with perfectly bare paintwork
Haha see i'm a noob, i should buy some wax
I used to use anything that would make it shiny/feel nice lol and pour the last of the water over the car before hosing it down. lol :/
I used to use anything that would make it shiny/feel nice lol and pour the last of the water over the car before hosing it down. lol :/you used to pour all the grit and dirt back over it?? good plan batman lol
MattBrown
19-01-10, 04:12 PM
i would if it was my ****ter cav but its the girlfriends db9 im going to be doing. so id rather not **** it up lol
Excuse me?
She has a db9?
What a babe:thumb: lol
Yeah. I must be part African and didn't want to waste the water? lol
This was way back before I could drive, so I was doing the parents a 'favour' lol
Pics of DB9, and GF?
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/06/08/aston-martin-db9-2_NZVir_48.jpg
http://www.dumbaaldum.org/images/pic-sounds/letter-h/hand.jpg
lol
limp your a cock lmfao. well if i liked you you would be on my facebook and you could see pics of her. she hasnt got any pics of the aston up yet as shes not had it that long. she did have an m6 convertable as her daily but some cock decided to push her into a ditch so thats gone :( gutted cos that wa a beast
I'm sorry wha? The M6 got replaced with a DB9 and you're gutted? lol
no she had a m6 as a daily and he db9 as the toy but the m6 got wrote off last week so shes been using the db9 as the daily. during the snow and ****e, hence why its in desperate need of a proper wash
How come she@s so minted Burgo?
I aint on FB anyway :P lol
no she had a m6 as a daily and he db9 as the toy but the m6 got wrote off last week so shes been using the db9 as the daily. during the snow and ****e, hence why its in desperate need of a proper wash
Aha, obviously, I assumed only one silly expensive car lol
Aha, obviously, I assumed only one silly expensive car lolna wheres the fun in that lol
i never realised the colour determined the type of wax you use. still i know i need a fully synth wax now :)
Epic LOLZ @ Limp
limp your a cock lmfao. well if i liked you you would be on my facebook and you could see pics of her. she hasnt got any pics of the aston up yet as shes not had it that long. she did have an m6 convertable as her daily but some cock decided to push her into a ditch so thats gone :( gutted cos that wa a beast
Everyone likes me, surely :( :cry: I hardly use facebook tbh.
blue_peg_16v
19-01-10, 06:21 PM
proper clean is sponge bucket and water isnt it lol
therealnovaboy
19-01-10, 06:43 PM
i have got experience in polishing as i used to work in a body shop and used to hand glaze the cars after painting which is very dangerous with how soft the paint is but i never had any mishaps
im not having a go at your compitance. im just trying to make the point that there is no point learning on an expensive car. it is one think to say you can polish a car, using an orbital buff is a differant kettle of fish. if you use the wrong grade polish or head you could end up making the car shine less than present or worse burn/buff the top coat completely off.
the detailing write ups make it look easy, which is a dangerous thing.
Get the underside properly jetwashed, thats where all the salt will be hiding!
im not having a go at your compitance. im just trying to make the point that there is no point learning on an expensive car. it is one think to say you can polish a car, using an orbital buff is a differant kettle of fish. if you use the wrong grade polish or head you could end up making the car shine less than present or worse burn/buff the top coat completely off.
the detailing write ups make it look easy, which is a dangerous thing.
yes i know this thats why for a start im going to get a DA as they are alot less harsh as the orbitals. plus ive got plenty of cars to practice polishing on first before i go at it. for now it will just get a funking good wash, inside and out and underneith and everywhere. poor thing having to go out in the wet :(
therealnovaboy
19-01-10, 07:06 PM
i wouldnt waste your money on a DA. a DAwill be more harsh than an orbital with proper polish (proper as in polish you cant get in halfords) a DA cant polish harsher grade polish. your as well geting an orbital handy tool to have if you can spray too.
best idea is to get an orbital and an old bonnet then work your way up to the db9. thing is its so easy to hit a crease or edge where the paint is thin and take the paint completely off. screw that on a db9.
i wouldnt waste your money on a DA. a DAwill be more harsh than an orbital with proper polish (proper as in polish you cant get in halfords) a DA cant polish harsher grade polish. your as well geting an orbital handy tool to have if you can spray too.
best idea is to get an orbital and an old bonnet then work your way up to the db9. thing is its so easy to hit a crease or edge where the paint is thin and take the paint completely off. screw that on a db9.
im fully aware of how careful you have to be near edges and according to purebliss the d/a is less harsh actually. hence why i said it
therealnovaboy
19-01-10, 07:24 PM
im fully aware of how careful you have to be near edges and according to purebliss the d/a is less harsh actually. hence why i said it
it is with low grade polish. a da does not spin fast enough to break down some polishes thus not polishing and putting loads of scores in the paint. hence why i said polish you dont get in halfords.
ahh i get what you mean now. i would like to think it doesnt need such harsh polishes tho. the most it should need to get out is swirl marks and for that id rather take longer with a mild polish
twistysnovagte
19-01-10, 07:29 PM
i can understand your willing to wash the car for her luke,which i would do myself for the missus.
But if she can afford to own top of the range bmw's and astons,then surley she can afford a decent car "hand" wash and valet imo!?
course she can but i wanna do it. i like cleaning cars so being able to clean such a gorgeous car like that i will really enjoy. sad i know
course she can but i wanna do it. i like cleaning cars so being able to clean such a gorgeous car like that i will really enjoy. sad i know
I mega enjoyed cleaning a rusty Vauxhall today, it's not sad at all i love it
therealnovaboy
19-01-10, 07:40 PM
ahh i get what you mean now. i would like to think it doesnt need such harsh polishes tho. the most it should need to get out is swirl marks and for that id rather take longer with a mild polish
ye your probably right. once you start looking youl no dought find somthing. if its for swirls and light scratches id recomend Menzerna Final Finish but you really need a rotary and a soft sponge head.
if you give it a good wash, clay it, glaze it then seal. youll be amazed with the results without even polishing it. i use meguires show room glaze and meguires synthetic sealant and am satisfyed with the results.
twistysnovagte
19-01-10, 07:47 PM
course she can but i wanna do it. i like cleaning cars so being able to clean such a gorgeous car like that i will really enjoy. sad i knowfair comment, i too like to get up early(break of dawn)on a sunday morning(thats if ive not been on the lash the night before)And get up and spend a good few hours washing/cleaning the car.
then take it for a good run out.
so respect for your awsner,and get some pics up when its alll nice and shiny so i can drool:) :thumb:
well ive already got a rotary anyway and d/a aint that much so ill start with the gentle one first. kinda like measure twice cut once theory.
there will be pics dont worry lol
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