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[pee81]

16 minutes ago, freelunch said:

@pee81 I wouldn't have thought it, without seeing the before and after pictures, but that stripe is a nice addition to the car. 

Thanks freelunch I just need to do the other side now 

[LHVRS]

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[samuir1974]

13 hours ago, pee81 said:

So the golf got its last ever wash and wax before the new owner collected it last week

 

Of course i had to give the Abarth a clean this weekend and decided to fit my new graphics (just to make it stand out a bit)

 

 

Loving that Mark - really works with the yellow badge, calipers etc.

 

Stunning!!!!

[freelunch]

On 3/6/2017 at 19:30, freelunch said:

Apologies for bumping my own post, but I just wanted to add a word about Bilt Hamber Double-Speed Wax. I was remarking two weeks ago how glassy the paint surface felt after applying the DSW. Today, I washed it for the first time since waxing it. I used AutoGlym shampoo and could see how easily the dirt was shifting. I gave it another wash down with clean water, then used a watering can (I park on the street) to give a final rinse: it was amazing to see how the water sheeted off the car, almost like it was being repelled. 

 

The car looks as good as it did after waxing it two weeks ago. I will be curious to see how long before I feel it needs another coat. Nice product.

[KarlvRS1991]

So I've got the new wagon to the best it can possibly be without using a machine polisher. 

 

Managed to secure some time now to push on and get this done soon. Estimated around 2/3 days work & can't wait to get started! 

[samuir1974]

1 hour ago, KarlvRS1991 said:

So I've got the new wagon to the best it can possibly be without using a machine polisher. 

 

Managed to secure some time now to push on and get this done soon. Estimated around 2/3 days work & can't wait to get started! 

 

 

Looks awesome mate - and goes very well i must say - after that drive out last week!

[KarlvRS1991]

9 minutes ago, samuir1974 said:

 

 

Looks awesome mate - and goes very well i must say - after that drive out last week!

Thanks buddy! It'll look a lot better once cut & refined. Paint pen on order from Skoda to touch is those issues we looked at too. 

 

She does go well. Enjoying every minute driving it too! 

[freelunch]

On 3/13/2017 at 20:44, LHVRS said:

Nice backdrop. Now, was the building painted to match the car, or vice versa? 

[BATVANVRS]

Changed front brake discs n pads today & while doing that, I also cleaned up the brake calipers & cariers, alloys & waxed them with AF Mint Rims.

 

 

[dan4291]

Gave my Monte estate a good clean at the weekend, and got the opportunity to try one of the (too) many waxes I've bought recently!

 

Wheels got a hit of Valet Pro Bilberry wheel cleaner, with Britemax Grimeout used on tyres and arches. Various brushes and the Dooka wheel mitt were used along with some Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss in the wheel bucket to give them a proper good clean. Decontaminated with Carpro TarX and IronX, then finished off with Autobrite Cherry Glaze and a coat of Collinite 845 (love this combo on my gloss back wheels!). Tyres got a coat of Meguiar's Endurance Tyre Gel.

Rest of the car got thoroughly pressure washed, then got a coat of Bilt Hamber Autofoam which was left to dwell for 10-15 mins while I went round the hard-to-reach areas with Meguiars APC and a detailing brush. Then a 2BM wash with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss (first time I had use this shampoo, really impressed with it, smells good and gave plenty of suds and lubricity!) and the Gtechniq wash mitt, then decontaminated with TarX and IronX, and clayed with the G3 clay mitt. Went over the car with Autobrite Cherry Glaze, then finally a coat of Wax Planet Red October (really impressed with the finish this gave, really easy to use, just did the whole car then buffed off, and hardly used any out of the pot so it seems to go a long way!).

Really pleased with how the car ended up. Got plenty more waxes to try out, and hope to do so very soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[samuir1974]

4 hours ago, dan4291 said:

Gave my Monte estate a good clean at the weekend, and got the opportunity to try one of the (too) many waxes I've bought recently!

 

Wheels got a hit of Valet Pro Bilberry wheel cleaner, with Britemax Grimeout used on tyres and arches. Various brushes and the Dooka wheel mitt were used along with some Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss in the wheel bucket to give them a proper good clean. Decontaminated with Carpro TarX and IronX, then finished off with Autobrite Cherry Glaze and a coat of Collinite 845 (love this combo on my gloss back wheels!). Tyres got a coat of Meguiar's Endurance Tyre Gel.

Rest of the car got thoroughly pressure washed, then got a coat of Bilt Hamber Autofoam which was left to dwell for 10-15 mins while I went round the hard-to-reach areas with Meguiars APC and a detailing brush. Then a 2BM wash with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss (first time I had use this shampoo, really impressed with it, smells good and gave plenty of suds and lubricity!) and the Gtechniq wash mitt, then decontaminated with TarX and IronX, and clayed with the G3 clay mitt. Went over the car with Autobrite Cherry Glaze, then finally a coat of Wax Planet Red October (really impressed with the finish this gave, really easy to use, just did the whole car then buffed off, and hardly used any out of the pot so it seems to go a long way!).

Really pleased with how the car ended up. Got plenty more waxes to try out, and hope to do so very soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stunning work Dan.

 

Thanks for sharing and a great write-up too!

[KarlvRS1991]

On 18/03/2017 at 15:39, BATVANVRS said:

Changed front brake discs n pads today & while doing that, I also cleaned up the brake calipers & cariers, alloys & waxed them with AF Mint Rims.

 

 

Looking good mate! Just out of curiosity, what brakes did you opt for? I'm looking at changing mine soon but unsure on cost & what make to go for? 

 

Cheers buddy

[BATVANVRS]

@KarlvRS1991 

 

I was checking everywhere for the brake discs n pads (ECP, GSF) etc...

 

In the end I settled for original Skoda (VW) brake discs n pads as they actually worked out cheaper but you need to buy them from Rainworth Skoda.

 

Briskoda parts section was the best price I got quoted for OEM discs & pads compared to other suppliers of OEM discs n pads etc...& even better than TPS. 

GSF, ECP are quoting & supplying non OEM setup & with the 25% or 30% checkout codes they didn't work out any better than the OEM setup price, because you have to add the pads separately to the discs order & the discs on GSF, ECP are sold separately & not in pairs.

 

I managed to get the front brake discs & pads brand new from Rainworth Skoda in Nottinghamshire (OEM) inc vat & delivery for £229.98.

 

Special offer on the front brake discs (340mm) at the moment £147.99 reduced from £237.05 & the brake pads are an extra £81.99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKODA-FRONT-SET-PAIR-OF-BRAKE-DISCS-340-x-30-1K0615301AD-/332094803492?fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda&hash=item4d52648e24:g:-qoAAOSw9GhYfjP8

 

Ask for Dan in parts department 01623 623 400

 

I purchased by phoning them directly, delivery should be with me for Monday morning. Happy days. 

 

Here are the rear discs only:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKODA-PAIR-SET-REAR-BRAKE-DISCS-1K0615601AA-272-x-10MM-/331751754975?fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda&hash=item4d3df20cdf:g:i9YAAOSwT~9Wk4qm

 

But you will need to get a price for the rear pads

[freelunch]

Yesterday was a SUNday with a good forecast to follow, so I washed a couple weeks dirt off the car. The DSW is working well: there was no dirt build up on the side surfaces of the car, only on the top surfaces. It's really dusty where I park (next to a busy road) so after it rains, the drops turn to spots.

 

A good wash left some hard water drop marks (don't know if I used too much AutoGlym shampoo, but it was also in bright sun and brisk wind) so I got out my bottle of Meguiars detailing spray and gave it a quick wipe down. Looked terrific.

 

In the evening, I went out and had a last look at my handiwork. It was such a nice evening, I grabbed my tub of DSW and gave the car another coat. Fabulous. What surprised me was how dirty the white foam applicator pad that came with the DSW got, only three hours after being washed.

 

I was admiring the shine in the setting sun and, to my horror, saw a very shallow dimple in the bonnet! It is the size of a thumb print, but so shallow you cannot see it unless the light plays on it just right. No chip or paint crazing (I was unable to photograph it) just like someone leaned across the bonnet on their elbow. Dunno. Unless you're looking for it, you'd never notice it. Still...

[Hunty278]

Hey everyone. A work colleague asked me to have a go at his 6 year old, 107k miles 5 series for him. 

So I got her clean with the usual Powermaxed TFR prewash, two bucket wash, de-tarred, fallout removed and clayed to see what we were working with. It was pretty swirly! So I opted for a green CG Hexlogic pad via Rotary and Sonax Perfect Finish.

Much better! So I set around the rest of the car. Gave her a wipedown with Angelwax Stripped-ease then Ti-22, and finally a layer of Angelwax Fifth Element. Wheels were cleaned with KKD Brake away and tyres treated with Megs Endurance Tyre Gel.

Here's a fairly deep scratch which were abundant on the car.

Not gone, but 100% better!

And on to the finished shots!

And while I had it at the house I thought I'd give it a hoover and clean the leather seats too!

Angelwax Heaven for Leather doing its thing here. Pretty grim in the bucket afterwards.

All in all, a very rewarding 7 hrs! Thanks for looking everyone!

Neil
 

[Gaz]

5 hours ago, Hunty278 said:

All in all, a very rewarding 7 hrs! Thanks for looking everyone!

Neil
 

 

Very very impressive indeed! 

 

I'd be dead chuffed if that were my beemer 

 

Gaz

[Chubbs]

6 hours ago, Hunty278 said:

Hey everyone. A work colleague asked me to have a go at his 6 year old, 107k miles 5 series for him. 

So I got her clean with the usual Powermaxed TFR prewash, two bucket wash, de-tarred, fallout removed and clayed to see what we were working with. It was pretty swirly! So I opted for a green CG Hexlogic pad via Rotary and Sonax Perfect Finish.

Much better! So I set around the rest of the car. Gave her a wipedown with Angelwax Stripped-ease then Ti-22, and finally a layer of Angelwax Fifth Element. Wheels were cleaned with KKD Brake away and tyres treated with Megs Endurance Tyre Gel.

Here's a fairly deep scratch which were abundant on the car.

Not gone, but 100% better!

And on to the finished shots!

And while I had it at the house I thought I'd give it a hoover and clean the leather seats too!

Angelwax Heaven for Leather doing its thing here. Pretty grim in the bucket afterwards.

All in all, a very rewarding 7 hrs! Thanks for looking everyone!

Neil
 

 

Once again Neil, an awesome result there, inside and out! I'm sure you were very pleased with how it came up, never mind your mate!! 

[samuir1974]

On 3/29/2017 at 14:53, Hunty278 said:

Hey everyone. A work colleague asked me to have a go at his 6 year old, 107k miles 5 series for him. 

So I got her clean with the usual Powermaxed TFR prewash, two bucket wash, de-tarred, fallout removed and clayed to see what we were working with. It was pretty swirly! So I opted for a green CG Hexlogic pad via Rotary and Sonax Perfect Finish.

Much better! So I set around the rest of the car. Gave her a wipedown with Angelwax Stripped-ease then Ti-22, and finally a layer of Angelwax Fifth Element. Wheels were cleaned with KKD Brake away and tyres treated with Megs Endurance Tyre Gel.

Here's a fairly deep scratch which were abundant on the car.

Not gone, but 100% better!

And on to the finished shots!

And while I had it at the house I thought I'd give it a hoover and clean the leather seats too!

Angelwax Heaven for Leather doing its thing here. Pretty grim in the bucket afterwards.

All in all, a very rewarding 7 hrs! Thanks for looking everyone!

Neil
 

 

Awesome work  there Neil - i think you did well in just 7 hours.

 

You dont get it easy..... Black BMW's and cream interiors.... ouch!

 

Top job though mate - a real credit to your skills - thanks for sharing.

[Hunty278]

2 hours ago, samuir1974 said:

 

Awesome work  there Neil - i think you did well in just 7 hours.

 

You dont get it easy..... Black BMW's and cream interiors.... ouch!

 

Top job though mate - a real credit to your skills - thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

 

Yes mate, 7 hours was on the quick side. Sonax PF finishes down so quickly. It's a real belter for a big car when you only have one day. I couldn't live without it from a polishing perspective! 

[labman1001]

As the sun was out this morning I treated the car to a wash and a quick wax.

 

Pre washed with demon snow foam then rinsed off and washed, using two buckets, with Auto Glym shampoo and a lambswool mitt and dryed with a plush micro fibre towel then given a quick going over with Simoniz quick detailer... 

 

Tried a new wheel cleaner before washing the rest of the car, Wonder Wheels colour changing formulae, waste of £6 as its still not shifting the brake dust ... Looks like I'll need to go online and order something as nobody local sells anything decent...

[pee81]

Quick wash of the Abarth and decided to fit the stripe to the passenger side.

 

 

[samuir1974]

16 hours ago, pee81 said:

Quick wash of the Abarth and decided to fit the stripe to the passenger side.

 

 

 

 

Very nice Mark - looking good!