My Rover given a deep clean - Page 8

JohnDotCom · 22nd November 2007, 21:29

Couldn't have you lot with your Wollen Wash mittens on,
having no where to post after you Drop all your suds and Polishing Machines.

JP53 · 22nd November 2007, 21:36

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Couldn't have you lot with your Wollen Wash mittens on,
having no where to post after you Drop all your suds and Polishing Machines.

I reckon this should be THE CRAFTY RESPRAY forum.

MrBitsy · 23rd November 2007, 04:33

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Originally Posted by Simon D

Damn that's a fine shiny car...

I do like a shiny car but you have just put my efforts to shame....

Your kidding - the shine on your car has a lovely 'warmth' & 'glow' about it, as well as being highly reflective

I have been trying to achieve a shine like yours for weeks, as I didn't want just a reflective surface - well done

Greeners · 23rd November 2007, 07:22

Ray

Is there any chance you could post up the method you used and the products in the order they were applied ?

MrBitsy · 23rd November 2007, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Ray

Is there any chance you could post up the method you used and the products in the order they were applied ?

Sure

I tried various products and settled on Meguiars. None of their products leave any residue and each one gives great results.

First the car is washed using the two bucket system. One bucket contains 'Gold Class' shampoo, and the other clean water. A 'Mit' is used so that any dirt and grit is drawn up into the fibers while washing. The 'mit' is rinsed often in the clean water. The car is rinsed and dried using a 'Sonus Der Wunder Towel' instead of a chamois. The towel will dry the whole car and not need to be wrung out!

The car is then 'Clayed' using a lube and clay bar. This step removes contaminates bonded to the paint surface. When complete, the paint will be glass smooth and already more glossy. After this step, the car was washed and dried again.

Now is the time to polish to remove scratches, swirls and oxidisation. I used a three step process to polish - the better the job at this stage, the better the shine and gloss at the end.

Each panel on the car was treated twice with ScratchX, in an attempt to reduce surface 'swirls' and light scratches. After this, each panel was treated twice with 'Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner'. This is a finer grade cleaner than 'ScratchX'. The final pass used 'Deep Crystal Polish' the finest grade polish. Each panel was done three times to really smooth out the surface and make the paint reflective and glossy.

Now is the time to protect the finish. As I had not used a polisher, I chose a product that contained 'fillers' to mask any remaining light scratching and swirls. I used #21 sealant for this task.

At this point, the car has a very reflective finish, but with no 'warmth' or 'glow', so I applied two coats of #16 paste wax. After the wax had cured (24 hours) I applied a layer of 'Ultimate Quick Detailer' (UQD) for a fantastic extra deep shine.

The car is now finished with just regular maintenance to keep it clean. After washing, or when the paint is a little dull, a spray and wipe of Ultimate Quick Detailer really does make the car look like it has just been waxed (15 minutes for whole car).

A lot of work, but now I can enter maintenance mode.

Weekly wash and UQD
Quarterly polish and wax.
Six monthly clay
Yearly full deep clean.

Greeners · 23rd November 2007, 20:13

Thanks Ray

Whilst I was in Canada earlier this year, I picked up a washmit and a couple of Simoniz drying towels.

I'm already a 2 bucket boy, so it's the next stage I'm after. I can see a few more bits going on the christmas pressie list.....

mattthetourer · 23rd November 2007, 22:12

No Pics I am afraid but I use the Meguiars 3 step system and can vouch for it.Certainly the best products I have found.(have a basic rotary polisher that takes a lot of the effort out of the process)

JP53 · 23rd November 2007, 22:22

Although I mostly use Auto Glym, I've found Meguiars products to be first rate.

empsburna · 24th November 2007, 00:12

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Originally Posted by MrBitsy

The car is rinsed and dried using a 'Sonus Der Wunder Towel' instead of a chamois. The towel will dry the whole car and not need to be wrung out!

IMHO I wouldn't bother drying the car if you are going straight onto the clay - Just an added step!

23rd November 2007, 07:22	#74
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Ray Is there any chance you could post up the method you used and the products in the order they were applied ? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

23rd November 2007, 20:13	#76
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Thanks Ray Whilst I was in Canada earlier this year, I picked up a washmit and a couple of Simoniz drying towels. I'm already a 2 bucket boy, so it's the next stage I'm after. I can see a few more bits going on the christmas pressie list..... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

23rd November 2007, 22:22	#78
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mattthetourer Regular poster mg zt t Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: peterborough Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No Pics I am afraid but I use the Meguiars 3 step system and can vouch for it.Certainly the best products I have found.(have a basic rotary polisher that takes a lot of the effort out of the process)