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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789   
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 Black marker pen for me then Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper |
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10th Mar 2010 7:53am |
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| discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 
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Be proud of your bling!! You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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10th Mar 2010 8:57am |
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| MuddyMarky Member Since: 01 Feb 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 548 
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I've got a cleaning question for you then....does anyone know what's the best (safest) way of removing lots a dust from your vehicle before proper cleaning/polishing, etc?
I would just wash as per usual, but a little concerned my glorious, unmarked black paintwork will get scratched to hell as soon as I start to get the water and suds on there....I already use a towelling mit thing, rather than a sponge, and know about the 2-bucket method, but there must be an easier way? Any ideas? Mark 2011 110 XS DC Stornoway Grey |
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10th Mar 2010 5:15pm |
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| merebrowpaul Member Since: 19 Dec 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 162 
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Well you did it again K9 had me in stitches   i agree its an acquired taste so dirty it is then .
Right Steve next off road doo please BETTER TO REGRET THE THINGS YOU'VE DONE THAN REGRET THE THINGS YOU HAVE'NT |
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10th Mar 2010 6:43pm |
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Had to shave twice..... | mrwoo Member Since: 03 Jan 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 286 
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I really couln't be ars*d reading any of that sorry, it could have said anything for all I cared. Mcguires is by far the best cleaning products, if you havn't already try the McGuires Gold Class car shampoo from Halfords it's 20 but worth it, no nead to bother polishing (that's if you bother) |
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10th Mar 2010 7:10pm |
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| Robofarmer Member Since: 17 Mar 2010 Location: cheshire Posts: 88 
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Very good mrwoo mcguires gold it is then!! i see you most wknd,s applying the very same anychance of doing mine nxt wknd ???.
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17th Mar 2010 7:31pm |
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| johnnyturbo2002 Member Since: 21 May 2009 Location: Poniente Granadino Posts: 371  
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you are fricking kidding me!!someone really has to read that to know how to properly do a wash and wax? 2008 Defender 110 60 year Edition (sold unfortunately) IN the hunt for another Puma for the wifey! 2008 Kia Sorento LX 😁 2.5crdi |
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27th Mar 2010 2:26pm |
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| MrFlips Member Since: 27 May 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 682  
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Is it possible to win the prize for the longest posting by quoting the previous longest?
Just got back in after cleaning mine - I tried the previously recommended Meguires, and it's done a lovely job, smells nice too. (Better still, buy it from Opie Oils and get your 10% reduction).  Peter
2008 SWB Truck Cab 1952 80" Soft top |
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27th Mar 2010 3:03pm |
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| markalpha Member Since: 23 Apr 2008 Location: Downham Market Posts: 690 
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Got to be dirty. Only one thing worse than car washing.......reading long posts about the subject!!!!!
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27th Mar 2010 7:21pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6300 
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wish people wouldn't do that 'quote' thing.
just read johnturbo2002's post and got to the bit about packing everything away and realised it was very similar to another post...... |
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8th Oct 2014 8:15am |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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Mine is definately staying unwashed, my kids have all grown up and left home since I started reading that post and I'm damned if I am going to start chucking water and soap at my time of life
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8th Oct 2014 2:17pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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Yes they do 
I know what you mean, it'd nearly as bad as that thread resurrection thing or that driving so slow but getting 50MPG thingy |
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8th Oct 2014 3:05pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111 
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Wow what a post about detailing.
Having fully read it I have copied down all the relevant bits and for all those who need a quick reference rather than going through all those paragraphs I have condensed them down as an easy to follow guide. Firstly run your fingers provocatively over the surface to see it feels smooth Then use a lubricant while you rub the surface, not aggressively but gently. Remember to use lots of lubricant while rubbing the sausage shape in your hand. If it feels hard, you should place it in a tub of warm water for 5 minutes and then try it again, remembering to give it a quick spray with the lubricant. After you have finished wipe up any residual lubricant using a towel. You could use a hand machine which opens up more possibilities, as it allows for harder pressure for much longer with ease, all the time applying constant pressure! A hand machine offers many advantages over working just by hand alone because its action creates a lot of friction. My favourite is the dual action Porter Cable with different speeds all fully selectable via a thumbwheel. When you start, you should spend the first couple of minutes on a low speed setting applying only light pressure after a couple of minutes, you should turn the speed up applying moderate pressure. Slow, overlapping passes are ideal this gives the best finish. When it actually comes to applying wax the process couldn't be any simpler. Although some products are better left to dry before buffing off. I recommend using only back and forth or side to side motions this will give you a great long lasting finish |
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8th Oct 2014 3:18pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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For some reason, all I can think of is some erotic film with Madonna dripping hot wax from a candle
A few years ago I'd have let her drip all over my machine but having seen her most recent photos, I think I'll pass... Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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8th Oct 2014 3:50pm |
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