Car Valet/Detailing section

Halfords sell ''Meguires Smooth Surface Clay Kit'' for €37!it has everything you need and its very good the get started started with!

If you want a more professional product give these guys a shout www.detailer.ie :thumbsup:
 
thanks guys..great help....
think i'd be more interested in gettin pros to do it...didnt realise it would be that steep :shock: :shock:
want it spankin for scoobyfest if i can
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I think thats reasonable,all the products they use and time involved.

Probably take an average guy the day just for the wheels,they do the wheels,restore the paint,2 coats wax,seal the wheels and paint twice in a day :thumbsup:
 
so if we all start doing our own cars now we'll get them done by sso.

i put a lot off effort into getting my car looking the best every few days i cant even stand dust on the car i usually throw a damp shami over it every second day.

going out now to give it a wash and wax so will post up the out come tonight and products i use.

i dont think i'd be able to hand over that kind off money just for a car wash and i know how much effort and stuff they do to the car but still couldnt.
 
[quote author=narked link=topic=7280.msg86358#msg86358 date=1211116129]
Dont forget the two buckets :D
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Good man, used the 2 bucket method today :thumbsup:
 
here are the products i use when bonding with my car

car comes out a peach. even if it takes me 3 hours or more cleaning it.

well worth the effort doe

washing the car
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two buckets(one for cleaning product and 1 for water to rinse)
turtle wax zip wax wash and wax
sponge with soft side and bug/tar removal side
cif(to clean black off tail pipe)
shamis to dry
turtle wax insect and tar remover

wheels
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turtle wax alloy wheel cleaner
turtle wax wheel polish
turtle wax wheel protector
sponge(wash down wheel)
brush(wash tyres)
turtle wax tyre dressing
small sponge(aplly tyre dressing)
turtle wax insect and tar remover

waxing
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turtle wax car wax
polishing clothes
buffer pad

interior and windows
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turtle wax fresh shine
turtle wax interior cloth
turtle wax glass clean
 
Used to use turtle wax too, since using meguiars I've never gone back though.

I must admit I $hit myself when I saw the cif cream though :shock:
 
[quote author=STi Brian link=topic=7280.msg86441#msg86441 date=1211146065]
Used to use turtle wax too, since using meguiars I've never gone back though.

I must admit I $hit myself when I saw the cif cream though :shock:
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yeah could ya imagin

i wash my car twice a week using cif :lol:
 
I use
Wash the car with whatever shampoo i have at the time, usually Turtle wax shampoo and Meguairs MF wash mitt
Clean alloys and tyres with sponge
Rinse the car off with jet wash
Let the heavy water drain off.
Use a silicone blade on the windows to wipe off excess water, leaves them streak/spot free.
Use silicone blade to wipe excess water of the rest of the body work.
Spray the tyres with Son of a gun back to black
AutoGlym car glass polish on the windows
AutoGlym Ultra deep Shine polish on the bodywork, apply with MF cloths and buff off, do one side at a time.

The ultra deep shine polish really brings out the colour and dark paints. The car could still do with a good paint restoration. as a lot of swirl marks etc that the polishing wont remove. Might look into getting an orbital polisher and doing it myself.
 
Lads,

You should try Autosol Metal Polish on your exhaust :thumbsup:
You will never see it shine as much and it also removes all the carbon :thumbsup:
They stock it in Halfords......

Alan.
 
autosol is all i use on my bike for all chrome its the puppys privates :headbanger:
 
[quote author=P1 Alan link=topic=7280.msg89285#msg89285 date=1212186895]
Lads,

You should try Autosol Metal Polish on your exhaust :thumbsup:
You will never see it shine as much and it also removes all the carbon :thumbsup:
They stock it in Halfords......

Alan.


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Always use it!its a class piece of kit and it only cost €5!!
 
[quote author=briancollins link=topic=7280.msg89309#msg89309 date=1212190812]
Farclea G3 paste will remove swirl marks, not the liquid :thumbsup:
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do you need an orbital polisher to use that stuff brian????
 
[quote author=markobucko link=topic=7280.msg89600#msg89600 date=1212414883]
[quote author=briancollins link=topic=7280.msg89309#msg89309 date=1212190812]
Farclea G3 paste will remove swirl marks, not the liquid :thumbsup:
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do you need an orbital polisher to use that stuff brian????
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Not essential mark,
A good hard goin over by hand does the job and use a good hand polish afterwards brings the up lookin like new :thumbsup:
 
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