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KarlvRS1991
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Great work and write up Karl , I wish I had a garage again ! ( stop my cats wallking all over it ) 6 hours on mine the other day , wheels off etc , new pads give so much brake dust

Thanks Alan,

 

Yes, the garage is now a god send with winter on its way. Although I won't be here long due to me and the SWMBO getting our own place. Fighting to get a garage though in our budget. 

 

Haven't seen you around for a while, although I guess the R36 is still looking ship shape! ;) 

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      I like this, I like this a lot.   Quality work on a great car!    RE Chemical Guys, if you go on their website and order by sunday you get 15% off with the code SEPTEMBER   www.chemicalguysuk.co

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      Thanks Karl, I did think it odd that I couldn't find it by name but it was late.   what sort of dilution do you use?  I assume you find it better than a normal car shampoo, what is it you like about

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    very nice buddy, a lot of effort richly rewarded by the finish!

     

    I couldn't find the chem guys wheel soap using google, do you have a link please?

    Thanks Pal, you are spot on there!

     

    Its actually Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Gel. I have used it in a bottle with a trigger foam head but much prefer a bit in a bucket topped with fairly hot water & my Dooka wheel mitt. :) Most places sell it, it dilutes quite well too. Around £9 If I remember rightly, so good value for money! 

     

    Hope that helps. 

    Thanks Pal, you are spot on there!

     

    Its actually Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Gel. I have used it in a bottle with a trigger foam head but much prefer a bit in a bucket topped with fairly hot water & my Dooka wheel mitt. :) Most places sell it, it dilutes quite well too. Around £9 If I remember rightly, so good value for money! 

     

    Hope that helps. 

    Here you go Simon:

    http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/chemical-guys-diablo-wheel-cleaner/prod_1071.html

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    Thats one. Apologies about not posting the link Simon, I'm at work and technically shouldn't be on here haha. 

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    Thats one. Apologies about not posting the link Simon, I'm at work and technically shouldn't be on here haha.

    Guilty of that too. Hahaha

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    I like this, I like this a lot.

     

    Quality work on a great car! 

     

    RE Chemical Guys, if you go on their website and order by sunday you get 15% off with the code SEPTEMBER

     

    www.chemicalguysuk.com 

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    I like this, I like this a lot.

     

    Quality work on a great car! 

     

    RE Chemical Guys, if you go on their website and order by sunday you get 15% off with the code SEPTEMBER

     

    www.chemicalguysuk.com 

     

     

    Nice one Ben - thanks for sharing the code! :thumbup:

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    I like this, I like this a lot.

    Quality work on a great car!

    RE Chemical Guys, if you go on their website and order by sunday you get 15% off with the code SEPTEMBER

    www.chemicalguysuk.com

    Thanks mate!

    Cheers for the heads up!

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    BTW Karl - come on; you have enough pics of the car now - get yourself a profile picture sorted for Briskoda! :D  :giggle:   ;)

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    I thought I'd actually done it haha! I'm on it!

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    BTW Karl - come on; you have enough pics of the car now - get yourself a profile picture sorted for Briskoda! :D:giggle:;)

    Done! ;)

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    Done! ;)

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    hahaha - good lad! :thumbup:

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    Thanks Pal, you are spot on there!

     

    Its actually Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Gel. I have used it in a bottle with a trigger foam head but much prefer a bit in a bucket topped with fairly hot water & my Dooka wheel mitt. :) Most places sell it, it dilutes quite well too. Around £9 If I remember rightly, so good value for money! 

     

    Hope that helps. 

    Thanks Karl, I did think it odd that I couldn't find it by name but it was late.

     

    what sort of dilution do you use?  I assume you find it better than a normal car shampoo, what is it you like about it

     

    Cheers Chris, easy enough to find with the full name, but thank you all the same.

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    I usually just squirt a bit into the bucket, not alot. 5l. Bucket and top with warm water.

    Suds up nicely, good cleaning power, nice a slick on the paint on the alloys. Works well with the Dooka mitt. Just an extra step in cleaning the wheels as I can be quite OCD with them.

    Bit like my trainers & shoes. Drives me nuts if there's marks etc on them lol.

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    We are all OCD Karl :dull:

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    Thanks Alan,

     

    Yes, the garage is now a god send with winter on its way. Although I won't be here long due to me and the SWMBO getting our own place. Fighting to get a garage though in our budget. 

     

    Haven't seen you around for a while, although I guess the R36 is still looking ship shape! ;)

    . Doing a lot extra at work it will be 12 weeks in total when I come to have a weekend off , so that's why you haven't seen me
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    I haven't mate no. I'll have a look at that later today.

    Thanks for the link!

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    ...because we cant!!! LOL

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    Hey all, quick update on the detail.

    Took the car out yesterday to work, absolutely peeing down as it does. Fusso seems to be doing it's job as I remember. Long time since I used it. Beading was second to none. Repelling water very well.

    Didn't get any beading pictures as it was dark when I arrived home but will update with some this afternoon. For £25 it's certainly one to have in the detailing arsenal!

    Will be more than likely be doing a maintenence wash tomorrow afternoon so will update with pics etc!

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    Hey all, quick update on the detail.

    Took the car out yesterday to work, absolutely peeing down as it does. Fusso seems to be doing it's job as I remember. Long time since I used it. Beading was second to none. Repelling water very well.

    Didn't get any beading pictures as it was dark when I arrived home but will update with some this afternoon. For £25 it's certainly one to have in the detailing arsenal!

    Will be more than likely be doing a maintenence wash tomorrow afternoon so will update with pics etc!

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    Sounds nice Karl - thanks for the update mate; Fusso is very good for the money :yes:

     

    The rain last night was something else - the main roads were partially flooded when Alan and I were out in Bradford.

     

    Still - the beading on the .:R36 was epic :thumbup:

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    Ease of use comes into play with the price too!

    Hollins hall and otley road were flooded last night on my way home.

    I don't see much Beading now with it in the garage most of the time. :(

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    Yes indeed - nice to have the garage sorted mate - great timing for winter detailing duties! :yes:

     

    One of my weekend jobs is to clear space in the garage; I have some new LED lights to setup on trial.

    Looking at some variations to best illuminate the car panels for inspection and polishing work :thumbup:

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    I could do with some heating in there. It's bloody freezing haha.

    That sounds ideal for what your after. You should have alot of space in there once sorted. Be an excellent detailing bay once sorted!

    Let us know about the lights! Only thing my garage is short of if I'm honest!

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    I could do with some heating in there. It's bloody freezing haha.

    That sounds ideal for what your after. You should have alot of space in there once sorted. Be an excellent detailing bay once sorted!

    Let us know about the lights! Only thing my garage is short of if I'm honest!

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    Yeah -  next time you pop over - i'll show you the two I have rigged up for test.

    Cheap enough to purchase.... just depends how many I install permanently.

     

    Should be a nice little detailing cave when sorted :thumbup:

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