Is nobody valeting their cars? - Page 2

AURORA MG · 13th December 2014, 13:14

I know a photo can sometimes make cars look shinier than in real life but that Copperleaf 75 looks absolutely stunningly clean & that is said from a valeter. Love the black grill too!

I am always out doing my cars no matter the weather.

MangoMan · 13th December 2014, 13:24

Thank you very much Aurora_MG...

But some of the credit HAS to go to the previous owner I think as it was in a very good state when I bought it as I was led to believe it was garaged nearly all it's life, and I've kept it pretty much under wraps since.

And yes, I agree sometimes it just does look awesome! Even surprises me sometimes. And I'm not ashamed to say that I'm very proud of my attempts at keeping it looking as good as I can. I too love polishing and cleaning when the weather allows...

I think if I had a big Garage I would most probably end up living in it...lol...

Anyway, I do thank you and take it as a great compliment seeing as it is what you do for a living - me, I'm just an amateur.

johnnyb44 · 13th December 2014, 13:42

I've been out this morning with woolly hat on and armed with dusters and showroom shine.
All looking very nice now until tomorrow. All good fun and keeps me away from the dreaded telly :-)

Doc Evil · 13th December 2014, 16:43

Looking superb Bill copper leaf is my favourite colour and yours is the best I've seen

Changed my sidelights today for leds and then did a bit more detailing in the engine bay then cleaned the glass with IPA and AG glass polish but had to leave outside till Wednesday as its next day off
Doc

MangoMan · 13th December 2014, 18:16

Hi Doc...

Thank you very much indeed - very kind of you to say so...

coolguy · 13th December 2014, 20:55

Just hate going out in a dirty car. I accept that this time of year is the worst, with roads running black in these parts, but if it gets dirty. it gets cleaned. Find that the top surfaces do not mark (using Greased Lightening), they always dry spotless, but the lower half gets regular attention.

If it is really horrible, I use an X Type, since these are unlikely to become Classics, but the 75/ZTs already are! Still keep it clean every other day, weather permitting - they all have to live outside!

suzublu · 13th December 2014, 21:00

Well, it's a well known fact, that a clean car runs better, scientifically proven

by scientists

and Doctors

Doc Evil · 13th December 2014, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Well, it's a well known fact, that a clean car runs better, scientifically proven

by scientists

And Doctors lol
Doc

Rev Jules · 15th December 2014, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Well, decided to do the dirty and take the Cover off and give it a bit of a wipe-down with a leather, as that is all what was needed really....

Did put some Autoglym Tyre Dressing on the Tyres though as they looked a bit tired.

Very happy with 30 minutes hard work!

(And people say Covers are a waste of time)....

Hi Bill.

Just interested to know what cover you use, any recommendations.

Cheers.

Julien.

Gemsathome · 15th December 2014, 10:09

Wow, that's literally mint - I'm 'well jel' as they say in Essex!

13th December 2014, 13:24	#12
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Thank you very much Aurora_MG... But some of the credit HAS to go to the previous owner I think as it was in a very good state when I bought it as I was led to believe it was garaged nearly all it's life, and I've kept it pretty much under wraps since. And yes, I agree sometimes it just does look awesome! Even surprises me sometimes. And I'm not ashamed to say that I'm very proud of my attempts at keeping it looking as good as I can. I too love polishing and cleaning when the weather allows... I think if I had a big Garage I would most probably end up living in it...lol... Anyway, I do thank you and take it as a great compliment seeing as it is what you do for a living - me, I'm just an amateur. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

13th December 2014, 13:42	#13
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,698 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	I've been out this morning with woolly hat on and armed with dusters and showroom shine. All looking very nice now until tomorrow. All good fun and keeps me away from the dreaded telly :-) __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

13th December 2014, 16:43	#14
Doc Evil Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8 Classic Saloon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 823 Thanks: 46 Thanked 175 Times in 144 Posts	Looking superb Bill copper leaf is my favourite colour and yours is the best I've seen Changed my sidelights today for leds and then did a bit more detailing in the engine bay then cleaned the glass with IPA and AG glass polish but had to leave outside till Wednesday as its next day off Doc __________________ NOT EVIL REALLY BUT REALLY A DOC

13th December 2014, 18:16	#15
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Hi Doc... Thank you very much indeed - very kind of you to say so... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

13th December 2014, 21:00	#17
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Well, it's a well known fact, that a clean car runs better, scientifically proven by scientists and Doctors Last edited by suzublu; 13th December 2014 at 21:08..

13th December 2014, 13:14	#11
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	I know a photo can sometimes make cars look shinier than in real life but that Copperleaf 75 looks absolutely stunningly clean & that is said from a valeter. Love the black grill too! I am always out doing my cars no matter the weather.

13th December 2014, 20:55	#16
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Just hate going out in a dirty car. I accept that this time of year is the worst, with roads running black in these parts, but if it gets dirty. it gets cleaned. Find that the top surfaces do not mark (using Greased Lightening), they always dry spotless, but the lower half gets regular attention. If it is really horrible, I use an X Type, since these are unlikely to become Classics, but the 75/ZTs already are! Still keep it clean every other day, weather permitting - they all have to live outside!

15th December 2014, 10:09	#20
Gemsathome Loves to post MG ZT-T Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Staines Posts: 433 Thanks: 138 Thanked 105 Times in 89 Posts	Wow, that's literally mint - I'm 'well jel' as they say in Essex!