JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 ...the weather's about to turn. It's quite windy in Edinburgh today, but I managed to get the weekly detail in today, but only a snow foam to the body, Megs APC in the wheel arches and Bilberry wheel clean to the alloys, followed of course by a jet wash. Decided to let mother nature dry the car as I didn't want to risk paint damage due to dust/grit being thrown around with the wind and it being trapped in a MF towel. Having no garage is a real pain - not so common extras with Victorian property! I'm now perusing property portals on the hunt for our next home and guess what the main criteria is? Yep, double garage with soak-away drain! Anyone else manage to sort the car out this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 LOL! The weather is good, pollen is bad. I just tried the new "Gloss It" range of products, and my car is now under a noticeable depth of pollen! Pics to follow! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 ...pollen is bad. I just tried the new "Gloss It" range of products I was thinking I must try them as my nose won't stop streaming recently and then I read further! I get hayfever early season (tree pollen) so hopefully I'll be over it fairly soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Started claying the q7 today.. need to finish some panels on weds Today.. hosed car down snow foam, washed off// hand wash with zymol auto bath Dry, clay bonnet and front sections rinse, apply zymol HD.. polish off Apply concours wax.. polish + again 3 hours later Rinse down wheels one at a time Apply zymol wheel clean.. agitate with brush rinse off and dry x4 Apply zymol wheel coat.. polish Apply megs endurance gels to tyre side wall. Clean glass with megs ntx glass cleaner. Clay front lamp assembly.. rinse off an polish Clean twin exhaust pipes with megs metal restorer.. and polish I still have some body works panels to do weds and then need to do interior! A lovely day in the sun+++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Breaking out the Zymol! Dave, let me know what you think of the Zymol wheel protecter stuff, i only ever used it once at a meet on my wheels. I bet the car is looking great with the Concours on! Jon, you know its insane when the house is purchased around the cars needs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 havn't had time to clean mine this weekend, didn't have Friday off work so couldn't get to Sainsbury's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Started claying the q7 today.. need to finish some panels on wedsToday.. hosed car down snow foam, washed off// hand wash with zymol auto bath Dry, clay bonnet and front sections rinse, apply zymol HD.. polish off Apply concours wax.. polish + again 3 hours later Rinse down wheels one at a time Apply zymol wheel clean.. agitate with brush rinse off and dry x4 Apply zymol wheel coat.. polish Apply megs endurance gels to tyre side wall. Clean glass with megs ntx glass cleaner. Clay front lamp assembly.. rinse off an polish Clean twin exhaust pipes with megs metal restorer.. and polish I still have some body works panels to do weds and then need to do interior! A lovely day in the sun+++ That sounds like a hugely satisfying day, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Jon, you know its insane when the house is purchased around the cars needs! You know, Geoff, when needs must.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I posted up efforts for this weekend, now i guess rain? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Dave, let me know what you think of the Zymol wheel protecter stuff, i only ever used it once at a meet on my wheels. I bet the car is looking great with the Concours on! Yes, concours is the nuts in my opinion.. a really deep shine when the prep is done properly. You have to make sure you don't actually over apply it as it will take you ages to remove the excess The wheel stuff is good for slightly soiled alloys.. and gives a beautiful shine, but I have to admit that it's not brilliant at removing ground in brake dust. I used to use wonder wheels for that but i don't like the fact that it makes the wheels lose their shine... some one mentioned that its less aggressive if you water it down. I like the zymol stuff because it's all natural based with oils and waxes and whilst it's protection is first class, it's cleaning ability isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I've had a very busy weekend. Saturday: Snow foamed, hand washed and QD'd a caravan Washed and Zaino Z8'd my dad's Golf Washed and Zaino Z8'd mys sister's 206 Washed and Zaino Z8'd my 3 series Sunday: Full Exterior detail on Father in law's Golf GTI Ed 30 including machine polish I'm totally knackered now but really enjoyed myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Photos photos photos! There are probably alot of shiney cars in your neck of the woods right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yes, concours is the nuts in my opinion.. a really deep shine when the prep is done properly. You have to make sure you don't actually over apply it as it will take you ages to remove the excessThe wheel stuff is good for slightly soiled alloys.. and gives a beautiful shine, but I have to admit that it's not brilliant at removing ground in brake dust. I used to use wonder wheels for that but i don't like the fact that it makes the wheels lose their shine... some one mentioned that its less aggressive if you water it down. I like the zymol stuff because it's all natural based with oils and waxes and whilst it's protection is first class, it's cleaning ability isn't. Yeah i like the Zymol stuff too, you should throw up some photos of the beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 LOL, I always seem to end up car cleaning when I visit my parents! I was a bit too busy to get the camera cracking too much but I'll post a pic of my Father in law's car from earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Started claying the q7 today.. need to finish some panels on wedsToday.. hosed car down snow foam, washed off// hand wash with zymol auto bath Dry, clay bonnet and front sections rinse, apply zymol HD.. polish off Apply concours wax.. polish + again 3 hours later Rinse down wheels one at a time Apply zymol wheel clean.. agitate with brush rinse off and dry x4 Apply zymol wheel coat.. polish Apply megs endurance gels to tyre side wall. Clean glass with megs ntx glass cleaner. Clay front lamp assembly.. rinse off an polish Clean twin exhaust pipes with megs metal restorer.. and polish I still have some body works panels to do weds and then need to do interior! A lovely day in the sun+++ Sounds like a thorough job Dave....I'd also love to see some pics. I've not had any personal experience of Zymol products but most do seem to rave over them. I will get round to trying some at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Washed and Zaino Z8'd my dad's Golf...Washed and Zaino Z8'd mys sister's 206...Sunday: Full Exterior detail on Father in law's Golf GTI Ed 30 including machine polish You seem to be favouring your father-in-law over your Dad and Sister, TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 You seem to be favouring your father-in-law over your Dad and Sister, TT LOL - just not enough hours in the day and can't afford to give up the day job! I took pity on my Father in Law's Golf as it was getting into a bit of a sorry state for a 2 year old car! I think I put about £500 back on the value. I ought to have taken 'before' pics really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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