This makes me feel guilty (red R32 detailed)

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From Detailing World, have a look at this beauty:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=47710

[fuzion]

i dont feel so bad for cleaning under my wheel arches and behind my wheels now lol

time to redo mine this month too actually, getting fine scratches comign through as hasn't been done in a long while! gives me more inspiration now to do it being the same colour!

[Mrk_Mickey]

I love reading these sorts of threads, the guys who detail cars are in general very informative so it's worth reading as well as looking at the pics

Nice find

[FJ Steve]

i dont feel so bad for cleaning under my wheel arches and behind my wheels now lol

time to redo mine this month too actually, getting fine scratches comign through as hasn't been done in a long while! gives me more inspiration now to do it being the same colour!

I'll be doing my wheels (all over...100%...inside and out) when I get home. I'm going to try and reduce the amount of brake dust by trying a wheel wax. Also...the car will get clay bar'd. Stuffed if I am going to put it back to the dealership. Their idea of a clay bar is leave it sitting outside, then wash it 1 hour before I am due to pick it up.

Sorry OPVW...doesn't cut it for me.

[gavs]

I'll be doing my wheels (all over...100%...inside and out) when I get home. I'm going to try and reduce the amount of brake dust by trying a wheel wax.

I did this last detail of my car, make sure you use synthetic wax tho, the natural stuff kinda washes off pretty quick

[FJ Steve]

Yup ... Synthetic. (The "Wheel Wax" variant....right?)

[D3bb4]

The carabuna wax however tis spelt doesn't wash off quick - so long as you use the paste. Paste waxes last up to around 6X longer. Takes longer to put on though, so most people don't bother.

Very nice find. Wish i had the time to do that!

Am curious about this 50/50 thing the guy did - is it the claybar that got rid of it? or machine polishing it?

And what was product used in engine bay? i want some!

I think i need some advice about cleaning car.... longest i've spent detailing it was about 3hrs.

[Mrk_Mickey]

D3bb4, talk to DMS_Dan about a cleaning day in Rozelle (if you're in sydney). He'll tell you about it. There's a few guys that host this information day where they teach you the best ways to prep, clean, detail etc your car, and they will give you vouchers for the products they use if you want to buy them. It's $40 for the day, well worth it IMO! I'm going to the first one after i get my licence back

[JVLR32]

Looks goodly...but i wash my car at least 3 days a week always goes on the hoist and scrubbed underneath,guard arches, suspension etc top stuff nice read

[sierra055]

I use the Zymol range of products. Not cheap by any means, but the finish is just unbelievable.

http://www.zymol.com/index.aspx

[ranton-inc]

I want to clean my Arches and Engine bay like that..

and the door hinges etc!!!

what does he use... none of the names of things he said look like anything available in NZ

the other thing with mkIVs you should remove your wheel arch liners once in a while (well at least on the front any way) its scary how much leaves and buld up you get on the inside.. that just stay damn.. and im guessing in time would cause rusting..

[quozl]

I want to clean my Arches and Engine bay like that..

and the door hinges etc!!!

what does he use... none of the names of things he said look like anything available in NZ

the other thing with mkIVs you should remove your wheel arch liners once in a while (well at least on the front any way) its scary how much leaves and buld up you get on the inside.. that just stay damn.. and im guessing in time would cause rusting..

http://www.waxit.com.au speak to Dave I'm sure he would be happy to ship it over the ditch to you and if not he will no someone in NZ who sells it.

[maca]

I can't get over it. That car looks new.

I'm going to have to give that wax a go. What's the Oz equivelant?

[gavs]

And what was product used in engine bay? i want some!

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/product_list.cfm?sectionname=Professional%20(Detailer%20Brand)%3EEngine%20Degreasers/Car%20Cleaners&sectionID=41101

This stuff, not sure where to get it though....

The 50/50 thing was how he used the rotary polisher on one side of the tape and not the other.

I bought myself one and DAMN!! No more aches and pains from my crook shoulder from polishing!!

I want to clean my Arches and Engine bay like that..

and the door hinges etc!!!

what does he use... none of the names of things he said look like anything available in NZ

"Megs APC 4:1" = Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner, at 4:1 dilution




"autogymn shampoo" = Autoglym Interior shampoo


"glipton leather cleaner and conditioner" =


"Clearkote red glaze" =


"CG blitz acrylic" =


"Swissvax ONYX" =

The swissvax ONYX cost $119 AUD per tub, so it better be good!!!!
"$119.00

A 200ml tub of Swissvax Onyx contains approximately 20 applications for a Falcon Sedan sized vehicle, with applications recommended every 3 months providing 5 years of protection."

Quoted from www.classiccarwaxes.com.au/.../onyx_sml.jpg

[gavs]

"CG extreme body wash" = Chemical guys extreme body wash

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Car_Wash_And_Wax_Shampoo_With_Gloss_Enhancers_p/cws_107.htm

"CG trim gel" = Chemical guys black trim restorer gel

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Trim_Restorer_High_Shine_Trim_Gel_Forever_Black_p/tvd_108_16.htm