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Rossi
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Topic: Spring Clean Posted: 14-April-2006 at 17:32 |
Done a total spring clean on the car today. Wash, dry, clay, polish & Wax and I just wanted to post the results. Unfortunately I didn't take a photo before, but take it from me, she was carrying excess weight in winter grime!
I'll let the pictures speak to you, bearing in mind she is ten years old in July.
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tong328icab
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Posted: 14-April-2006 at 17:34 |
looks spotless !
nice one mate !
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mikw
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Posted: 14-April-2006 at 17:43 |
Your hard work really paid off Ross, like the de-chromed grille it seems to suit the dark BM colours...well done
Michael
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ally
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Posted: 14-April-2006 at 17:43 |
A job well done! Looks great, very clean, do you see a real difference with the clay then?
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stephenperry
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Posted: 14-April-2006 at 17:46 |
"Quoth The Raven, What A Shine...."
I'm hoping to get mine done at some point this weekend so I'll take some before & after photos
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Rossi
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Posted: 14-April-2006 at 17:58 |
Ally Wrote:
A job well done! Looks great, very clean, do you see a real difference with the clay then? |
Yeah Ally, I would recommend it! Hard work though I used the meguiars clay system no probs at all, picked up loads from the bonnet leading edge and quite a bit from the windscreen too. All done by hand, no machines at all!
I now have arms as long as an orangutan
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bmwcrazy
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 05:17 |
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Pete330
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 15:09 |
Looking nice
Think that`s the first time i have seen car also
Nice and original
I have been doing my car a pannel at a time over the last week,as i fin at 1pm and the weather has been ok.
Wash
Clay
Scratch X
Meq Gold Class
Meq Teq Wax
Must say its looking alot better,but still not finshed
Got Some P21S To go on top then a final seal
May do it tomorrow then post pics
First Impressions are the Meq seems better on dark car than Zaino
Edited by Pete330
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nero
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 15:27 |
Pete330 wrote:
First Impressions are the Meq seems better on dark car than Zaino |
Surprised you say that, considering SG535d's results on his black car - it must be good stuff. Can't wait to see the pics
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Pete330
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 15:33 |
nero wrote:
Pete330 wrote:
First Impressions are the Meq seems better on dark car than Zaino |
Surprised you say that, considering SG535d's results on his black car - it must be good stuff. Can't wait to see the pics
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Ah,but Even Steve ain`t to happy with his car at present and is trying other stuff
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E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets
Current: 116i Sport F20
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Rossi
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 15:42 |
Thanks Pete, the scratch x is the very thing I wanted to do but, none available in the local car parts shops .
Nevermind I'll do her again in 6-7 weeks and include the scratch x stage and take before and after macro photos.
BTW What is the P21S and what does this do after wax?
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Pete330
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 15:51 |
RossiS wrote:
Thanks Pete, the scratch x is the very thing I wanted to do but, none available in the local car parts shops .
Nevermind I'll do her again in 6-7 weeks and include the scratch x stage and take before and after macro photos.
BTW What is the P21S and what does this do after wax?
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P21S is just another Wax,but it says it gives deepest wet look (Dont they all)
Scratch X Does work,but you have to scrub like mad and i got bored,so my scratches are still there,but i will be getting a PC Soon,so that should take care of it
I will let you know if the P21S is any good
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E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets
Current: 116i Sport F20
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Rossi
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 16:04 |
cool Pete
Has anyone used a PC (or other polisher) for the scratch X stage? (just thinking this may take the Hard work out of yet another stage..)
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Pete330
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Posted: 15-April-2006 at 16:22 |
RossiS wrote:
cool Pete
Has anyone used a PC (or other polisher) for the scratch X stage? (just thinking this may take the Hard work out of yet another stage..)
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Dont think Scratch x is suitable for PC
There is other products out there for that job
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E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets
Current: 116i Sport F20
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Pete330
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Posted: 16-April-2006 at 07:55 |
That PS21 Is rubbish
and far too much work
Anyway sealed my car today then went for a run and got it covered in sand (Its raining sand here at the moment)
Bare in mind i aint no Nero for taking pics and my camera is not great,but i think the car is getting better
Just going to have to keep on top of it
Edited by Pete330
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Previous:
E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets
Current: 116i Sport F20
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Rossi
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Posted: 16-April-2006 at 10:07 |
Nice shine Pete good work!
A totally satisfying finish
Oh another thing, to clean the windscreen I used Autoglym Glass Polish, It's brilliant.
It rained while I was out on a sunday jaunt and the water just rolled up the windscreen whilst moving no need for wipers!
Edited by RossiS
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nero
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Posted: 16-April-2006 at 14:34 |
Pete330 wrote:
Bare in mind i aint no Nero for taking pics and my camera is not great,but i think the car is getting better |
Nice pics Pete - very artistic
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