Professional Detailing - Page 2

Captain Pedro · 27th May 2012, 23:02

I'd love to see some proper pictures...and I may have to ask if your friend will take a another booking in the future (I'm a few miles away but you can't beat a personal recommendation)

MrDoodles · 28th May 2012, 05:23

Can someone tell me when a "Full Valet", became "Detailing"???

Fatman · 28th May 2012, 06:14

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Can someone tell me when a "Full Valet", became "Detailing"???

Was it about the same time a "Marathon" became a "Snickers"

rovexCDTi · 28th May 2012, 06:31

Its really not difficult to do it yourself, the problem is buying the bits you need first.
The trick to getting all the grime off is to use an APC (all purpose cleaner), the same stuff you use in the kitchen, basically Flash liquid or similar. It strips off all dirt, wax and oils. You then just polish it up by whatever means and top with a wax.

Silver as a colour is a mixed blessing. It never looks really bad because it hides swirl marks, but it rarely looks really brilliant either because it also mutes reflections. Dont use a wax on Silver, use a sealant instead.

funtime frankie · 28th May 2012, 12:01

How did he manage to paint those yellow lines under the car?

Godfer · 30th May 2012, 09:41

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Originally Posted by captain pedro

i'd love to see some proper pictures...and i may have to ask if your friend will take a another booking in the future (i'm a few miles away but you can't beat a personal recommendation)

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Godfer · 30th May 2012, 09:43

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Godfer · 30th May 2012, 09:45

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I'm sure you'll agree...that is a good job, done cheap!

rovexCDTi · 30th May 2012, 11:35

Does look very reflective indeed, job well done there!

blacknwhite · 31st May 2012, 19:55

Rovex CDTi is a class act. I've done half of what he gave me advice on "detailing", the other half hopefully will be done tomorrow (rain stopped play today).

I've already had two guys walk in the pub tonight and say "God your car looks brilliant, Bob". Big BIG smile so the info and effort is well worth while.

28th May 2012, 06:31	#14
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Its really not difficult to do it yourself, the problem is buying the bits you need first. The trick to getting all the grime off is to use an APC (all purpose cleaner), the same stuff you use in the kitchen, basically Flash liquid or similar. It strips off all dirt, wax and oils. You then just polish it up by whatever means and top with a wax. Silver as a colour is a mixed blessing. It never looks really bad because it hides swirl marks, but it rarely looks really brilliant either because it also mutes reflections. Dont use a wax on Silver, use a sealant instead. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th May 2012, 11:35	#19
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Does look very reflective indeed, job well done there! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th May 2012, 23:02	#11
Captain Pedro Regular poster Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lancashire Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd love to see some proper pictures...and I may have to ask if your friend will take a another booking in the future (I'm a few miles away but you can't beat a personal recommendation)

28th May 2012, 05:23	#12
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	Can someone tell me when a "Full Valet", became "Detailing"???

28th May 2012, 12:01	#15
funtime frankie Regular poster rover75 Tourer & works 75 tourer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How did he manage to paint those yellow lines under the car?

30th May 2012, 09:43	#17
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	IMG_9220.jpg IMG_9221.jpg IMG_9223.jpg IMG_9224.jpg IMG_9226.jpg

30th May 2012, 09:45	#18
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	IMG_9227.jpg IMG_9228.jpg IMG_9229.jpg IMG_9230.jpg IMG_9231.jpg I'm sure you'll agree...that is a good job, done cheap!

31st May 2012, 19:55	#20
blacknwhite Posted a thing or two Black Rover 75 Connie CDT and Twilight Chromactive ZT Turbo Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,602 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	Rovex CDTi is a class act. I've done half of what he gave me advice on "detailing", the other half hopefully will be done tomorrow (rain stopped play today). I've already had two guys walk in the pub tonight and say "God your car looks brilliant, Bob". Big BIG smile so the info and effort is well worth while.