This makes me feel guilty (red R32 detailed)

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From Detailing World, have a look at this beauty:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=47710

[fuzion]

i dont feel so bad for cleaning under my wheel arches and behind my wheels now lol

time to redo mine this month too actually, getting fine scratches comign through as hasn't been done in a long while! gives me more inspiration now to do it being the same colour! :P

[Mrk_Mickey]

I love reading these sorts of threads, the guys who detail cars are in general very informative so it's worth reading as well as looking at the pics:)

Nice find

[FJ Steve]

i dont feel so bad for cleaning under my wheel arches and behind my wheels now lol

time to redo mine this month too actually, getting fine scratches comign through as hasn't been done in a long while! gives me more inspiration now to do it being the same colour! :P
I'll be doing my wheels (all over...100%...inside and out) when I get home. I'm going to try and reduce the amount of brake dust by trying a wheel wax. Also...the car will get clay bar'd. Stuffed if I am going to put it back to the dealership. Their idea of a clay bar is leave it sitting outside, then wash it 1 hour before I am due to pick it up.

Sorry OPVW...doesn't cut it for me.

[gavs]

I'll be doing my wheels (all over...100%...inside and out) when I get home. I'm going to try and reduce the amount of brake dust by trying a wheel wax.

I did this last detail of my car, make sure you use synthetic wax tho, the natural stuff kinda washes off pretty quick:oops::oops::oops:

[FJ Steve]

Yup ... Synthetic. (The "Wheel Wax" variant....right?)

[D3bb4]

The carabuna wax however tis spelt doesn't wash off quick - so long as you use the paste. Paste waxes last up to around 6X longer. Takes longer to put on though, so most people don't bother.

Very nice find. Wish i had the time to do that!

Am curious about this 50/50 thing the guy did - is it the claybar that got rid of it? or machine polishing it?

And what was product used in engine bay? i want some!

I think i need some advice about cleaning car.... longest i've spent detailing it was about 3hrs.

[Mrk_Mickey]

D3bb4, talk to DMS_Dan about a cleaning day in Rozelle (if you're in sydney). He'll tell you about it. There's a few guys that host this information day where they teach you the best ways to prep, clean, detail etc your car, and they will give you vouchers for the products they use if you want to buy them. It's $40 for the day, well worth it IMO! I'm going to the first one after i get my licence back:D

[JVLR32]

Looks goodly...but i wash my car at least 3 days a week always goes on the hoist and scrubbed underneath,guard arches, suspension etc top stuff nice read:driver:

[sierra055]

I use the Zymol range of products. Not cheap by any means, but the finish is just unbelievable.

http://www.zymol.com/index.aspx

[ranton-inc]

I want to clean my Arches and Engine bay like that..

and the door hinges etc!!!

what does he use... none of the names of things he said look like anything available in NZ

the other thing with mkIVs you should remove your wheel arch liners once in a while (well at least on the front any way) its scary how much leaves and buld up you get on the inside.. that just stay damn.. and im guessing in time would cause rusting..

[quozl]

I want to clean my Arches and Engine bay like that..

and the door hinges etc!!!

what does he use... none of the names of things he said look like anything available in NZ

the other thing with mkIVs you should remove your wheel arch liners once in a while (well at least on the front any way) its scary how much leaves and buld up you get on the inside.. that just stay damn.. and im guessing in time would cause rusting..

http://www.waxit.com.au speak to Dave I'm sure he would be happy to ship it over the ditch to you and if not he will no someone in NZ who sells it.

[maca]

I can't get over it. That car looks new.

I'm going to have to give that wax a go. What's the Oz equivelant?

[gavs]

And what was product used in engine bay? i want some!


http://www.meguiars.com/estore/product_list.cfm?sectionname=Professional%20(Detai ler%20Brand)%3EEngine%20Degreasers/Car%20Cleaners&sectionID=41101

This stuff, not sure where to get it though....

The 50/50 thing was how he used the rotary polisher on one side of the tape and not the other.

I bought myself one and DAMN!! No more aches and pains from my crook shoulder from polishing!!


I want to clean my Arches and Engine bay like that..

and the door hinges etc!!!

what does he use... none of the names of things he said look like anything available in NZ

"Megs APC 4:1" = Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner, at 4:1 dilutionhttp://www.meguiars.com/estore/productthumbs/product_D10101.jpg




"autogymn shampoo" = Autoglym Interior shampoo http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/AG009-1.jpg


"glipton leather cleaner and conditioner" = http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/610WSP112HL_SL500_AA280_gif-1.jpg


"Clearkote red glaze" = http://store.carcareeurope.com/images/P/ck_rmg_lrg-01.jpg


"CG blitz acrylic" = http://www.chemicalguys.com/Auto_Detaling_Pure_Express_Sealant_Spray_AssKicker _p/wac_117.htm


"Swissvax ONYX" = http://www.classiccarwaxes.com.au/Images/Swissvax/onyx_sml.jpg

The swissvax ONYX cost $119 AUD per tub, so it better be good!!!!
"$119.00

A 200ml tub of Swissvax Onyx contains approximately 20 applications for a Falcon Sedan sized vehicle, with applications recommended every 3 months providing 5 years of protection."

Quoted from www.classiccarwaxes.com.au/.../onyx_sml.jpg

[gavs]

"CG extreme body wash" = Chemical guys extreme body wash
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Car_Wash_And_Wax_Shampoo_With_Gloss_Enhancers_p/cws_107.htm

"CG trim gel" = Chemical guys black trim restorer gel
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Trim_Restorer_High_Shine_Trim_Gel_Forever_Black_p/tvd_108_16.htm

[kooky]

I use the Zymol range of products. Not cheap by any means, but the finish is just unbelievable.

http://www.zymol.com/index.aspx

99% of the finish is in the preperation ;-)

[gavs]

99% of the finish is in the preperation

I agree, it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to get a great, shiny finish. If I could work out how to insert images off my computer i'd show what I mean:)

[Treza360]

I agree, it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to get a great, shiny finish. If I could work out how to insert images off my computer i'd show what I mean:)
www.photobucket.com or www.imageshack.us for uploading images. :biggrin:
They can also resize and compress images for you as well but the easiest way to do that is probably on your PC with MS Paint or Microsoft Office Picture Editor. This will also cut down on your upload times.
Both sites then provide links you can copy and paste into here to display an image.
Hope this helps.

[Fizz]

i agree with Gavs. I clean my paint work about once every 3-4 months. Here's the results just using Meguiars stuff :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/05/UNI_0305-1.jpg

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That looks good mate.

I've been doing some research and it seems Zymol, Autoglym, and Swissvax make some really high quality stuff. I can't believe I'm now looking to buy a tub of car wax worth more than $100!!

HitmanR32, try www.carcareproducts.com.au. They have a heap of quality stuff and some good beginner packs.

[fuzion]

Im pretty bad, i have a whole tub/container full of detailing goods.. autoglym, clearkote, megs, etc etc... lol! i dont even want to begin what ive spent!

been a bit slack though, i havent done my car in a good 2-3 months properly. quick 3-4 hour polish yes but nothing severe! neglecttt! argh!

[kooky]

This is the bonnet on my GF black magic MK4 golf
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7168/dsc02553xz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is after just one pass:
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3964/dsc02557ow3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

flash on:
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6607/dsc02570ga6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Full sun shot, on some angles you can see the marring/hazing left by the I.P on Green.
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9742/dsc02574yk6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Bonnet finished and wearing P21S wax:
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6196/dsc02585hp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6600/dsc02583jb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A little grubby from being caught out in the rain but I couldn't resist taking a pic when I saw the reflection in the bonnet when we got home.
http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/4790/dsc02596vi4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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Dude nice work. What process did you use?

[gavs]

Ok, this is from a day's work with Meg's paint cleaner, deep crystal polish then 2 coats of Carnuba wax, applied then removed with a rotary buffer, the final buff with a lambs wool fine finishing pad:)
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8641/dsc00047jj2.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00047jj2.jpg)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9084/dsc00048uj7.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00048uj7.jpg)

Next major detail i'm looking at filling all the stone chips and scratches, hitting it all with a claybar treatment, a quick sand then full polish:)
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x177/aus_e36/IMG_1032.jpg

pretty close in my opinion, especially since the wax used on this probably costs the same as all three of my Meguiars bottles!!:):)

Sorry for poor quality of pics, my digital camera is playing up, had to use my phone...

[kooky]

Dude nice work. What process did you use?

washed then clay barred with clay magic blue clay bar.

Essentially a 4 step polish

Menzerna Power Gloss on Yellow edge pad
Menzerna Intensive polish on Green edge pad (2 passes in places)
Menzerna final finish on blue edge pad
Menzerna final finish on white edge pad
Alcohol/water mix wipe down
P21S wax to seal it in

Microfibre cloths from Aquatouch Ultrasoft were used throughout.

[fuzion]

i couldnt help myself, had to crack into my car a bit today as it was looking very shabby (imo anyhow lol)

spent a few hours on it, will get around doing it complete top to bottom in time for autofest and then dovw probably.. as for now just to keep myself happy

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7991/img2777320x480jf7.jpg

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7811/img2763320x480tu2.jpg

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6438/img2783640x427la7.jpg

[ranton-inc]

it looked rad when i saw it a few weeks back.. i would defo have that car!

made me miss my GEETEEEYE!

[sierra055]

Just came across this site, a local disty for the Chemical Guys range of products (quite a few are mentioned in that original link)

Might be useful...

http://www.chemguys.com.au/Default.asp?Redirected=Y