1 hour ago, Pilotguy said:

 

That new grille looks really smart.

+1, the whole car looks absolutely stunning.

Here’s mine freshly cleaned ready for some detailing 

My Dad's CR-V done at the weekend. He should never have bought a black car, but it came up OK in the end.

 

Usual foam, 2BM etc then a paint cleanse and Autobrite cherry glaze. Buffed off and Sonax BSD over the top. Will stick some Collinite on it, next time it comes over for a clean I think.

 

It really needs a full machining but don't think I'm feeling that generous! 

 

Edited 31 May, 20188 yr by Wardy

Recently done. 

 

64 plate VW Polo 

 

Peugeot 307 

 

65 plate Kia Sportage (done yesterday) 

 

Today's jolly, 

14 plate Vauxhall Meriva 

 

Interior before, 

 

 

Interior after, 

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Svend said:

Recently done. 

 

64 plate VW Polo 

 

Peugeot 307 

 

65 plate Kia Sportage (done yesterday) 

 

Today's jolly, 

14 plate Vauxhall Meriva 

 

Interior before, 

 

 

Interior after, 

 

 

 

 

 

I hate dog hair, takes time and effort to remove

21 minutes ago, greenineboss said:

I hate dog hair, takes time and effort to remove

That car belonged to a dog walker who also does doggy-daycare. 

We've got a white Jack Russel. Flamin' nightmare to get the hair out of the matting etc. The upholstery isn't bad. it's the stuff on the backs of the seats and boot floor.

4 hours ago, Bignij said:

We've got a white Jack Russel. Flamin' nightmare to get the hair out of the matting etc. The upholstery isn't bad. it's the stuff on the backs of the seats and boot floor.

Buy one of the rubber bristled pet hair removal brushes. Absolute godsend. £5 from waxworx at Darlington.

Edited 4 June, 20188 yr by valvedoctor46

9 hours ago, Bignij said:

We've got a white Jack Russel. Flamin' nightmare to get the hair out of the matting etc. The upholstery isn't bad. it's the stuff on the backs of the seats and boot floor.

The cabin and boot floor carpet is an arse to get short dog hairs out so I treated her to some Travail rubber floor mats to make the cabin floor easier to look after the boot to be honest could do with a new floor, spare wheel cover as the fibres are pilling and dog hairs thoroughly imbedded into the fibres. 

 

On 22/05/2018 at 11:09, valvedoctor46 said:

+1, the whole car looks absolutely stunning.

thanks 

still a work in progress, i should have some more updates for the weekend (carbon) and the hideaway tow bar is fitted!

Not sure if today's efforts after work count but... 

 

My badge decided to drop off, so had what can only be described as a gothic red nose sat on the boot lid! 

 

So, because I am sensible and not at all impulsive, I ripped the bloody thing off, along with the Yeti badge (why not?!). 

 

Ordered a new badge (the modern Skoda one), and plugged the holes. 

 

I think it's OK to post here, I used Mint Quick Detailer, AG Tar Remover and SRP after all!!! 

 

Hopefully get some proper detailing done on the weekend, a toddler, a newborn and 40 hours a week in work have left me pretty time-poor! 

 

 

These two had a foam, rinse, clay, rinse, plastic treatment, polish and wax the other day. Also an underbody clean with my new toy Karcher washy whizzer and a wax, and a wheel seal. I even removed a good chunk of the kids detritus from the inside which was 'fun'.

 

This might be 'peak clean' for both of them, I was knackered and kept repeating 'never again' as I was doing it.

 

 

Edited 12 June, 20187 yr by edwards

18 hours ago, WelshYeti said:

Not sure if today's efforts after work count but... 

 

My badge decided to drop off, so had what can only be described as a gothic red nose sat on the boot lid! 

 

So, because I am sensible and not at all impulsive, I ripped the bloody thing off, along with the Yeti badge (why not?!). 

 

Ordered a new badge (the modern Skoda one), and plugged the holes. 

 

I think it's OK to post here, I used Mint Quick Detailer, AG Tar Remover and SRP after all!!! 

 

Hopefully get some proper detailing done on the weekend, a toddler, a newborn and 40 hours a week in work have left me pretty time-poor! 

 

 

It's cleaner than when you started and you used decent process and products so yes, it counts 

 

Edited 12 June, 20187 yr by Wardy

Eagle-eyed among you will notice the 're-decorated' alloy on the 3 month old Superb. Ask the missus about it. Grrr... Still its getting repaired next week. Amazingly the Yeti (which is hers) has no damage on the alloys despite being 18 months old

2 minutes ago, edwards said:

Eagle-eyed among you will notice the 're-decorated' alloy on the 3 month old Superb. Ask the missus about it. Grrr... Still its getting repaired next week. Amazingly the Yeti (which is hers) has no damage on the alloys despite being 18 months old

Commiserations mate. FWIW I have a very similar redecoration courtesy of SWMBO and a M&S car park. Don't ask...

19 minutes ago, BriskodaJeff said:

Commiserations mate. FWIW I have a very similar redecoration courtesy of SWMBO and a M&S car park. Don't ask...

 

'didn't feel it' apparently. In her defence she is actually a really good driver, much better than me, and she was really upset about it as she is very precious about her own alloys! Its actually both wheels on the drivers side, I suspect part of the issue was parking on the drivers side which isn't something we do much of. That and the condition of the kerbstones all higgeldy piggeldy. Still, it can be repaired so no great drama.

3 hours ago, edwards said:

Eagle-eyed among you will notice the 're-decorated' alloy on the 3 month old Superb. Ask the missus about it. Grrr... Still its getting repaired next week. Amazingly the Yeti (which is hers) has no damage on the alloys despite being 18 months old

 

Possible reason; Yeti = 50 profile. 

 

It's all about the profile 

Went into work early yesterday as me and the detailer in Work have a gentleman’s agreement  I work on his car for no charge and he looks after mine.

 

So a couple of hours with the machine polisher using new autoglym renovator and finished with autofineese triple and bilt hamber double speed wax. Very happy but obviously straight after it rained. 

 

 

A work in progress, but I'm really happy with it so far. The birthday fairy delivered lots of goodies for me to play with. So today after washing, the bonnet and  front wings were stripped (Oblitarate, Korrosol, IPA) then polished by hand using Meguiar's Ultimate Polish and a Lake County crimson pad. Then BH Paint cleanser followed by two coats of Fusso 99 Dark.

 

The rest will get the same treatment in due course, but in the meantime I thought I'd try something recommended to me on here - Poorboys Black Hole Glaze. It's instantly become my new favourite product. @Wardy if you are ever in this neck of the woods the beers are on me. The sides are full of little scratches that need correcting out. You wouldn't know it from this, and literally all I did was to put the Poorboys on top of previous LSP. It really is astonishing stuff and highly recommended.

 

The intent tomorrow is to put the Poorboys on the front once the Fusso has finished curing.

Edited 23 June, 20187 yr by BriskodaJeff

I gave my ultra-rare, Corrida red Sportline a good clean today and noticed my first problem in 18 months of ownership: rear window trim.

Otherwise, the car is still looking good. Well, except for the alloys, which I refer to as my curb feelers. D'oh!

 

 

Evening all, hope you're all well. 

 

Had a spare hour tonight after the kids went to bed, so thought I'd give the dusty Yeti a quick rinse. 

 

TFR, Buff It Jelly Bean shampoo, SRP, AG tyre dressing (still drying in photos) and TDG Zest trim stuff for the bumpers. 

 

Was going to apply EGP but only did it a few weeks ago and it's far too hot for me lol! 

 

Still got the glass and mirrors to do tomorrow, if I have time! 

 

Also, Briskoda stickers and new rear badge on.

 

Time for a beer! (pretend beer cos I'm a weird teetotaler!) 

On 23/06/2018 at 17:28, BriskodaJeff said:

A work in progress, but I'm really happy with it so far.

 

Looking great! Glad the Black Hole is working out for you

Attempted to wash my Renault Megane RS yesterday but it was just too damn hot so just gave up. Managed to do the wheels but even those were a chew on having to pressure wash them regularly in a vain attempt to cool the surface. Really need to invest in a gazebo for this sort of weather!

 

Anyway, here's a nice clean wheel, cleaned with Bilt Hamber Autowheel and Meguiars APC for tyres and arches, protected with Auto Finesse Aqua Coat and 2 coats of GTechniq T1 on the tyres. 

 

Afternoon all! 

 

Having a bit of a quiet day at work today, so thought I'd crack on and properly clean the Yeti. 

 

Started with a quick wash with some Buff It Jelly Bean shampoo (didn't need too much as I only did it a few days ago), followed by a dry. 

 

Moved onto SRP with EGP on the paint, topped off with Mint Quick Detailer. 

 

Used Buff It Eco Wheel Cleaner on the alloys, SRP on the windows for a change, and Auto Finesse Satin tyre dressing on the er... tyres. 

 

Finally, I used Tdg Zest Dressed on the exterior trim. 

 

Interior just needed a quick hoover, not very interesting. 

 

Anyway, I'll stop waffling on, but I'm chuffed that my little Yeti is coming together, as when I got her I don't think she had ever had a proper clean! Getting there. 

 

Cheers all 

 

Adam

 

 

 

 

Edited 30 June, 20187 yr by HarleQuinn