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Old 27 January 2010, 09:36 PM
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i snow foam the car first,leave for around 5 mins to loosen dirt,then power wash off, i then wash using the two bucket method with a lambs wool mitt and meguires or zymol car wash,then dry with a couple of poorboys waffle weaves,then i use swissvax cleaner fluid to clean the paintwork then top it off with swissvax best of show,if car needs claying i do this before drying and then rewash,this typical clean can take upto 8 to 10 hours
Old 27 January 2010, 10:21 PM
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Don't forget you can get Megs from Halfords... if it's only the basics your after.
Old 27 January 2010, 10:24 PM
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I used to spend a good half a day doing my best with what I have in the garage.

Mostly autoglym stuff n a bit of Meguiars...

That used to be before I planned to go to a show or something. In 1 case, I went to a swansea meet and it was stinking by time I got there

And Ry, when you've been certified a SWS OCD person... you can proudly keep your cloth in your exhaust
Old 27 January 2010, 10:30 PM
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Hang on Ryan, something you have not mentioned which you will need in large amounts will be good old fashion Elbow Grease
Old 27 January 2010, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Hang on Ryan, something you have not mentioned which you will need in large amounts will be good old fashion Elbow Grease
Couldnt find any elbow grease on the polished bliss site? I got plenty of spare time on my hands Si so will be doing it as and when i'm bored

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Old 27 January 2010, 10:43 PM
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That's the way Ryan chip away steady and you will make a big difference by the time the weather changes.

Elbow Grease is the secret ingrediant

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Old 28 January 2010, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan33hks
Couldnt find any elbow grease on the polished bliss site? I got plenty of spare time on my hands Si so will be doing it as and when i'm bored
Ry, I have the hangar again this weekend if you want to come and have a lend
Old 28 January 2010, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Ry, I have the hangar again this weekend if you want to come and have a lend
Id be up for a bit of indoor polishing
But what day Ian as i have football saturday
Old 28 January 2010, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Ry, I have the hangar again this weekend if you want to come and have a lend
Is the hanger available quite often? I bought a G220 a year ago and is hasn't been out of the box. I'm waiting until my garage is clear enough to get the car in I don't think I ever get to use it!
Old 28 January 2010, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rsedwards
Is the hanger available quite often? I bought a G220 a year ago and is hasn't been out of the box. I'm waiting until my garage is clear enough to get the car in I don't think I ever get to use it!
Practise on mine?
Old 28 January 2010, 02:41 PM
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Most weekends, but I need a bit of notice as I have to be there. If I am not doing owt' gis a shout.

Water, electric and lights
Old 28 January 2010, 04:11 PM
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Well to get in the cleaning spirit I have just ordered:

Meguiars Wheel Cleaning Brush & Lambswool Washing Mitt
Poorboys Wheel Sealant
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (supposed to be quite good so I thought I would give it a try)

You never know I might just get into this cleaning thing.
Old 28 January 2010, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Well to get in the cleaning spirit I have just ordered:

Meguiars Wheel Cleaning Brush & Lambswool Washing Mitt
Poorboys Wheel Sealant
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (supposed to be quite good so I thought I would give it a try)

You never know I might just get into this cleaning thing.
Don't forget the yellow rag, to pop in the Zorst when done
Old 28 January 2010, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
Well to get in the cleaning spirit I have just ordered:

Meguiars Wheel Cleaning Brush & Lambswool Washing Mitt
Poorboys Wheel Sealant
Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (supposed to be quite good so I thought I would give it a try)

You never know I might just get into this cleaning thing.
I knew somebody else would get hooked!
Old 28 January 2010, 04:59 PM
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no ty you dont want to get into it lol
Old 28 January 2010, 06:06 PM
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Just bought 12 microfibre clothes in Asda for 6 quid
Old 28 January 2010, 06:23 PM
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And don't use any t-cut
Old 28 January 2010, 06:37 PM
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I just use Turtle Wax Ice products on mine and I think it does a good job on the cheap.

What do you think?


Old 28 January 2010, 06:50 PM
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have a look at reflectionperfection.co.uk Top service top products Good price and excellent results.
Old 28 January 2010, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by nathanb
I just use Turtle Wax Ice products on mine and I think it does a good job on the cheap.

What do you think?



Yeah I've been using that lately too - it's tidy stuff Lookin good Mate
Old 28 January 2010, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Yeah I've been using that lately too - it's tidy stuff Lookin good Mate
Nice..think I'll convert to Turtle Wax
Old 28 January 2010, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Don't forget the yellow rag, to pop in the Zorst when done
I know why do show and shiners do that?

Originally Posted by ryan33hks
I knew somebody else would get hooked!
No Ryan just trying to make washing the car less of a chore.

Originally Posted by PETER R
no ty you dont want to get into it lol
Don't worry Peter I am not trying to take it up professionally as I do not have the patience or the time , I'll be booking the car in for a detailing sometime between the 10th and the 24th of April (just before PCAD).
Old 28 January 2010, 11:47 PM
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ok mate no probs , wouldnt mind a paint check on it whenever youve got time , as i remember when we were at the stadium last you said it was thinner than normal
Old 29 January 2010, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
I know why do show and shiners do that?
Think its to show the reflection inside the exhaust? so you can see they've done inside it too?
Old 29 January 2010, 09:22 PM
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Like this you mean.





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Old 29 January 2010, 09:45 PM
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What's up your pipe kev?
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