Stan Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) Well after owning it for almost a month now, I have only just got round to giving it a proper clean (to my standards ) For those that are interested, the procedure was: Foamed with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II Washed with Chemical Guys Extreme Wash and Washmitt Clayed with Meguiars Clay Washed with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss and washmitt Swirl removal with Poorboys SSR 2.5 and 2.0 on Edge cutting pads using a Silverline Rotary Machine Polished with Chemical Guys Spiderweb Scratch and Swirl Remover on a Edge finishing pad using a Silverline Rotary Glazed with Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish Sealed with Chemical Guys Jetseal Waxed with Chemical Guys 50:50 Concours paste wax (2 coats) Final Buff with Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer Wheels polished with Chemical Guys Metal Shine Tyres dressed with Chemical Guys Silk Shine Dressing Glass cleaned with Chemical Guys Window Cleaner Leather cleaned with Autoglym Leather Cleaner and Leather Care Cream Exterior Plastics cleaned with Meguiars PlastX Interior Plastics dressed with Meguairs NXT Tech Protect Pics don't do it justice since it wasn't too sunny out, but the last pic should give you an idea about how good the finish is http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/3241/img0019dd0.jpg http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9118/img0029oa6.jpg http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6552/img0030gq5.jpg http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4894/img0033rg6.jpg http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2163/img0028tj3.jpg http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/4700/img0031gl3.jpg Still needs polishing again in a couple of small places, and the engine bay needs looking at, but I really need to set aside a full day to do those areas, however I'm happy with what I achieved today (even if I am a little knackered!! ) Edited September 17, 2008 by Stan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 looks very nice well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 that`s one seriously clean car ..... credit to you but, did we miss the zorst tho`? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Nice work! what's up with the rubber thing on your bumper above the exhaust?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Very nice car, What's with the decon unit in the background? do u work on asbestos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 very shiny looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 but, did we miss the zorst tho`? Can't do a lot more with the zorst tbh, have polished it loads and it still has that brown look to it. I'm planning on attacking it with a wire brush when I get one to see if I can do any better with that. Nice work! what's up with the rubber thing on your bumper above the exhaust?? Rear parking sensor (although weirdly only on one side of the car) Very nice car, What's with the decon unit in the background? do u work on asbestos? Nah, my job is a bit stranger I took the pics on an industrial estate just round the corner from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysupratt Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 very nice and clean mate, best bumper money can buy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looks good man, where abouts is that tho, looks like i been there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 wow thats nice wanna do mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looks great. How bad were the swirl marks before you started? I have a lot of chemical guys stuff but havnt bought the swirl remover from them, would you recomend it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Excellent work mate! I can't imagine how long that must have taken you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looks great. How bad were the swirl marks before you started? I have a lot of chemical guys stuff but havnt bought the swirl remover from them, would you recomend it? Pretty bad to be honest, I don't want to put Soop Doggs cleaning to shame, but I have an inkling he wasn't as gentle as I am when cleaning (ie 2 buckets, running hose, and washmitt) I think black just picks up swirl marks very easily, so unless you have the car perfectly clean beforehand, you'll inflict them back into the paintwork (plus I believe Astral Black is single stage, which means it marks easier) I've got quite a few 'polishes' from Chemical Guys that remove swirls, I just tend to favour Poorboys for the initial work. However I would recommend any Chemical Guys product for removing swirls (assuming you are using a machine polisher). I think they have changed their range recently from the products I have, but anything from here would be good: http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/category_s/24.htm http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/category_s/4.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Nah, my job is a bit stranger I took the pics on an industrial estate just round the corner from me Can't be stranger than asbestos stripping! believe me Ive been doing it for 5 years!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looks very:cool: Well done feel free to do mine when you get a chance mate;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprascott Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Very nice clean motor you have there,i like it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasurrey Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 That`s one clean looking car, but please don`t attack your exhaust with a wire brush:( Try some Autosol with a polishing mop and a drill, this should take the tarnishing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 That`s one clean looking car, but please don`t attack your exhaust with a wire brush:( Try some Autosol with a polishing mop and a drill, this should take the tarnishing off. Hmmm interesting, hadn't considered doing that. I was going to try and get it with my rotary but it's too big (the rotary + pad). I just think I'm gonna damage the exhaust cut out of the bumper if I use a polishing pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thought I recognised that car, it's on about 12,000 calling cards for the club Have you tried the autosol on the exhaust tip? I had one in a very similar condition and with a bit of work it came up pretty good. Not new, but brought the drome back. I wouldn't recommend a wire brush though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thought I recognised that car, it's on about 12,000 calling cards for the club Have you tried the autosol on the exhaust tip? I had one in a very similar condition and with a bit of work it came up pretty good. Not new, but brought the drome back. I wouldn't recommend a wire brush though! That was one of the things that sold it for me..... joining the club (before I brought the soop) and seeing the cards arrive in the post, and me going "that could be mine soon!" I think I'll give some autosol a go then to see what happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Nice job your car looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 rubbish, needs at least 52 coats of wax. (Sorry if you didnt read the VXR detailing thread you wont understand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 rubbish, needs at least 52 coats of wax. (Sorry if you didnt read the VXR detailing thread you wont understand) Haha don't worry, you might have gathered I'm a bit obsessed by cleaning... so I'm well aware of VXR Marc and his detailing related threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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