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Teflon 2nd January 2018 21:53

Lovely, just as it should be! :icon_lol:

Very impressive :bowdown:

Cliff

Proud owner 2nd January 2018 22:03

Love those photos, let's keep this thread going with more examples.

I too just like Les with his V8 polished up the crash bar at the front when I had the bumper off there, next time I take the bumper off I'll take a photo and post it. It had a dull, mottled, oxidised look, now it gleams! Another one of my pointless (but hugely satisfying) detailing results that I had partaken on my 1.8 which is why I've just taken the decision to withdraw from sale, I've put so much into it.

I've started doing the same to my newly purchased 2.5 which has had a harder life and will take a lot more effort, I can and have improved her a lot but still a long, long way to go.

roverbarmy 3rd January 2018 07:58

Autoglymed the inside of my newly refurbished wheels before the tyres were fitted (much to the disgust of the tyre fitter, struggling to keep a hold of them!).:icon_redface:

Nev The Bear 3rd January 2018 08:28

Some photos of my ZTT, the photo with the header tank in the original yellow plastic was not long after I got my ZTT before I started the proper detailing.

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...p.jpg~original

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...t.jpg~original

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...f.jpg~original

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...a.jpg~original

Nantwich 75 3rd January 2018 14:30

For Les4048
What do you use to get windscreen grille panels so shiney?

Les4048 3rd January 2018 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nantwich 75 (Post 2580050)
For Les4048
What do you use to get windscreen grille panels so shiney?

Autoglym plastic and rubber cleaner then a light spray with silicon to get that lovely shine

Nev The Bear 3rd January 2018 19:57

I forgot to add one photo, showing the brake calliipers and rear wheel spindles which I have painted.

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/...1.jpg~original

marinabrian 3rd January 2018 22:02

OK, today I washed in between the framework of the fuel filler flap with a toothbrush, after first removing it from the car, this was after removing all of the external chrome trims, wheel arch liners, bumpers and front wings, in order to give the car a good clean.

On the interior, I removed the door cards so I could vacuum inside the doors, and remove the side glasses to clean the parts you normally can't see.

Oh, and I removed the drivers door lock, took all of the tumblers from the barrel, washed and reassembled it, finishing off by polishing the stainless spring loaded flap, then refitting the escutcheon.

Does that count as excessive to anyone :shrug:

Brian :D

RPWC 3rd January 2018 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian (Post 2580221)
OK, today I washed in between the framework of the fuel filler flap with a toothbrush, after first removing it from the car, this was after removing all of the external chrome trims, wheel arch liners, bumpers and front wings, in order to give the car a good clean.

On the interior, I removed the door cards so I could vacuum inside the doors, and remove the side glasses to clean the parts you normally can't see.

Oh, and I removed the drivers door lock, took all of the tumblers from the barrel, washed and reassembled it, finishing off by polishing the stainless spring loaded flap, then refitting the escutcheon.

Does that count as excessive to anyone :shrug:

Brian :D

I knew you were a stickler for doing things right Bri, but have you been spending too much time with Stu?:D:D:getmecoat:;) No offence Stu lol

Les4048 4th January 2018 06:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian (Post 2580221)
OK, today I washed in between the framework of the fuel filler flap with a toothbrush, after first removing it from the car, this was after removing all of the external chrome trims, wheel arch liners, bumpers and front wings, in order to give the car a good clean.

On the interior, I removed the door cards so I could vacuum inside the doors, and remove the side glasses to clean the parts you normally can't see.

Oh, and I removed the drivers door lock, took all of the tumblers from the barrel, washed and reassembled it, finishing off by polishing the stainless spring loaded flap, then refitting the escutcheon.

Does that count as excessive to anyone :shrug:

Brian :D

I bet you never cleaned behind the wheel nuts ! Tut tut Brian, a bit slack lol


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