Hi all,

ive been promising to do this for some time but finally got round to a quick detal/winter protection clean and wax. car actually showed up very well and sorry havent taken many final pics im afraid, time was short, few hours to be honest :( did do an extra hour or so on application of coats over few days.

car looking a little dirty, although the colour does show up very little dirt compared with my black A5, which can be annoying the wife does like to gloat at that

some rather dirty wheels

some APC brushed into calipers

clean caliper

much cleaner arch and liner. didnt picture all but gives you an idea

Tardis doing its thing

cleaned inner wheel after some bilberry and tardis

onto the front, bilberry brished up

clean wheel back on car

snow foam

cleaning, 2BM

after a quick clay and tardis hit

final pic after Tardis, clay, paint clean and dry. then 2 coats of optiseal the 845 (just a trial to see what happens) im over the moon with results, car so shiny, smooth and beads like a good'un

hope your all still awake will get more after shots soon

Good work I keep meaning to do mine but the weather is against me, just taken a nice delivery from elite car care to

Haven't had mine long enough to detail yet (a few weeks) so looking forward to what snow foam, maxi suds, jetseal 109 and collinite 476 can do to race blue

Great job matey

It's a nice motor mate and some good work gone on there, nice to see the wheels off as well..........

Pretty sure that Optiseal and 845 will hold up well over the winter............ :yes:

Good work I keep meaning to do mine but the weather is against me, just taken a nice delivery from elite car care to Haven't had mine long enough to detail yet (a few weeks) so looking forward to what snow foam, maxi suds, jetseal 109 and collinite 476 can do to race blue

thanks mate, i know about the weather, its been horrible eh? luckily got two dry days back to back.

Great job matey

thanks mate, actually looks much better in reality and will try and get some more pics

It's a nice motor mate and some good work gone on there, nice to see the wheels off as well.......... Pretty sure that Optiseal and 845 will hold up well over the winter............ :yes:

thanks yip wheels came off after the wheel bolt drama! i always like to get them off and put on some grease to prevent them siezing on. they took some cleaning but showed up well and sealed with poorboys stuff.

just thought id try that combination, nothing ventured and all that. both went on well and shine is great. amazing what the clay takes off even after all the pressure washing, apc, snow foam etc

thanks yip wheels came off after the wheel bolt drama! i always like to get them off and put on some grease to prevent them siezing on. they took some cleaning but showed up well and sealed with poorboys stuff.

just thought id try that combination, nothing ventured and all that. both went on well and shine is great. amazing what the clay takes off even after all the pressure washing, apc, snow foam etc

Ah, yes I had forgotten about the wheel bolt issues.................... :S

Layering is always a good way to get a feel for the products and it is always amazing how much contamination is on the car that clay will remove........

Ah, yes I had forgotten about the wheel bolt issues.................... :S

Layering is always a good way to get a feel for the products and it is always amazing how much contamination is on the car that clay will remove........

least thats it done and should be good over the winter. both optiseal and colly were great to use. may try them on my A5. but times against me. will be trying Z next year

least thats it done and should be good over the winter. both optiseal and colly were great to use. may try them on my A5. but times against me. will be trying Z next year

need to say a big thanks to you aswell mate as some of the techniques and info for me doing this was picked up from your details

wont be going the machine polishing route but protection work on my own cars i do enjoy

need to say a big thanks to you aswell mate as some of the techniques and info for me doing this was picked up from your details

wont be going the machine polishing route but protection work on my own cars i do enjoy

Not a problem Kenny, glad to be of some help....... :yes:

It's like one big happy family

Silver's always tricky to photograph, and to show off the gloss and depth you can get from it. All that ends up is the light reflecting off it and you get a very 'light' photo as a result....

It's like one big happy family

Silver's always tricky to photograph, and to show off the gloss and depth you can get from it. All that ends up is the light reflecting off it and you get a very 'light' photo as a result....

yip how true! how are you doing mate?

the pics i got close up of the clean alloy are probably the best

Nice job!

I've just picked up my first Skoda, and need to prep it for winter. I think winter has well and truly set in here in Scotland - what I'd give for a big garage out of the rain and cold!

This is my first black car, and it seems to show up every splash. I have some Blackfire left over from my dark blue RX-8 - that should look good on it.

What a coincidence to see Baker21 on here - I've admired your work on Detailing World for a while.

Mike.

Are there any winter prepping guides about? If not would someone like to do a writeup?

I'm hoping to do it this weekend (weather permitting).

None immediately spring to mind, although have a look round Detailing World. There might even be a sticky for this section on here, giving you some pointers.

As for products, Polished Bliss's current bundle for this exact task would be worth following up on

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/special-offer-pb-winter-preparation-kit.html

Cheers,

Steve

Nice job!

I've just picked up my first Skoda, and need to prep it for winter. I think winter has well and truly set in here in Scotland - what I'd give for a big garage out of the rain and cold!

This is my first black car, and it seems to show up every splash. I have some Blackfire left over from my dark blue RX-8 - that should look good on it.

What a coincidence to see Baker21 on here - I've admired your work on Detailing World for a while.

Mike.

Been on here a long time mate............ :yes:

Are there any winter prepping guides about? If not would someone like to do a writeup?

I'm hoping to do it this weekend (weather permitting).

Sounds like you have just volunteered HotRod...........

Nice job!

I've just picked up my first Skoda, and need to prep it for winter. I think winter has well and truly set in here in Scotland - what I'd give for a big garage out of the rain and cold!

This is my first black car, and it seems to show up every splash. I have some Blackfire left over from my dark blue RX-8 - that should look good on it.

What a coincidence to see Baker21 on here - I've admired your work on Detailing World for a while.

Mike.

Bilt Hamber Finis and Hydra Wax!!!

Awesome!!

The best product Ive EVER used on a car!!!

Bilt Hamber Finis and Hydra Wax!!!

Awesome!!

The best product Ive EVER used on a car!!!

I'll give that a try once I've used up my existing stuff.

When I bought the stuff from Polished Bliss, my wife commented that it was more expensive than her posh face creams. I replied "But just look at my car - no wrinkles!", and instantly regretted it!

I've noticed a few minor scratches and a little swirling, so I'll get my DA out when I get a chance and the weather permits. Black Magic does look very good when the sun hits it

Are there any winter prepping guides about? If not would someone like to do a writeup?

I'm hoping to do it this weekend (weather permitting).

Might be useful:

Polished Bliss: Is your car ready for winter?

Edited 21 October, 201015 yr by Wardy

nice find Wardy, looks like my optiseal and colly 845 will do just the job

Nice job..

Must take my wheels off this week and give them a bit of a clean and seal

thanks mate, need to take the wheels off my own car too, just had no chance :(

Been on here a long time mate............ :yes:

Sounds like you have just volunteered HotRod...........

I tried getting some done over the weekend - but completely forgot about how dark it gets quickly.. and the temp dropped so left me with ice on the car..

Will have to redo it next weekend (when clocks go back) will have an extra hour of daylight.