S-Bronze Christmas Clean - Goodbye salt!!

DC_SGT · 24th December 2007, 14:01

Well, would be rude not to treat the car to a christmas clean....

Its done about 1300miles since the last clean and boy did it need it!! The weather, road conditions and salt made it look very second hand indeed....and i can't be having that!!

To start - assessing the task - yes it was very very dirty!:

Right - out with the snow foam, letting it dewl on the car for 3mins

Pressure washer out - don't usually use a pressure washer, but it was the only way to shift the dirt - the wax from the previous detail session had stoud the test of time and shown by some beeding

The car was then washed thoroughly to remove the remaining crap

After the wash the car was dried, using a detailing spray to help along the way. As the weather report promissed rain for this evening, rather than going nuts a doing a full detail, the cars wax finish was topped up with swissvax onyx. Before applying the wax i inspected the paint work and it seemed clean with no contamenation, so i proceeded with the wax.

The results....speak for them selfs really...enjoy!!

Merry Christmas everyone - and remember - there's no excuses not to clean your motor this holiday period!!

Dan

Type S Bournemouth · 24th December 2007, 15:25

Done a good job there. Is the swisswax easy to apply? Been thinking of getting some.

Dimplyred · 24th December 2007, 15:27

Looks great, how long did that take.

DC_SGT · 24th December 2007, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

Done a good job there. Is the swisswax easy to apply? Been thinking of getting some.

Thanks.

Yeah the onyx i have is a very easy to apply and very easy to wipe off - plus it smells like mangos!! lol

I was using nattys paste wax before swissvax, but i find the swissvax a lot easier to use and in my opinion it gives better results on darker cars.

Type S Bournemouth · 24th December 2007, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Looks great, how long did that take.

Alot longer than what it takes to be dirty again in this weather

DC_SGT · 24th December 2007, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Looks great, how long did that take.

Was only a quick detail today, i didn't have time to do clay/polish/glaze/seal/wax

- i think it took about 2hours total.

DC_SGT · 24th December 2007, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

Alot longer than what it takes to be dirty again in this weather

This is true

Need to cover some miles in the next week too!! Oh well, i look forward to a new years clean!

Dimplyred · 24th December 2007, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

Alot longer than what it takes to be dirty again in this weather

Yes, I hate this time of year. Did mine yesterday and it's in the garage and that's where it's staying until after Xmas.

Type S Bournemouth · 24th December 2007, 15:31

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Yes, I hate this time of year. Did mine yesterday and it's in the garage and that's where it's staying until after Xmas.

Thats cheating

Can i borrow it off you for the week? please

Dimplyred · 24th December 2007, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

Thats cheating

Can i borrow it off you for the week? please

What the garage!!!

DC_SGT · 24th December 2007, 15:46

I wish my house had a garage

But in my area house's with garages demand a silly premium, its a shame i can't fit one down the side of the house, its about 2ft too small in width!

minisweeper · 24th December 2007, 17:05

I was hoping to give mine a christmas spruce up today cause it's looking depressingly dirty and hasnt been cleaned in god knows how long but I didnt get chance. I have asked for lots of car cleaning stuff off santa though so fingers crossed I'll be able to give it some love in the next week or so.

Very shiny indeed!

Woette · 24th December 2007, 18:18

and i thougt my car was dirty when i washed it today

ADE Type S · 24th December 2007, 18:20

did mine yesterday and its just as bad now as it was if not worse, and to top it off ive got a screw in my rear tyre!!! so the civ is out of action on an axel stand awaiting somewhere to open after xmas to get the tyre repaired

Topcat · 25th December 2007, 01:33

Wow - cant wait to do mine now !!!

DC_SGT · 25th December 2007, 10:33

Thanks again for the comments!!

Well - it rained last night - the weather reports where right!!

But it does give me a chance to catch some beading water pics - mmmm...i love wax!!

jenny29 · 25th December 2007, 15:33

I think our council have forgotton about the salt or cannot afford it this year, so I'm driving slower first thing in the morning.

DanKo · 25th December 2007, 15:41

Very impressed!

You have seriously put some effort into the mini valet

even for the tripod out for the SLR:P

Can you post some pics of the products you use? I want to know the "Snow Foam' specially as it looks like it takes of the dirt nicely while dripping off....

Dan

DC_SGT · 25th December 2007, 21:24

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Originally Posted by DanKo

Very impressed!

You have seriously put some effort into the mini valet

even for the tripod out for the SLR:P

Can you post some pics of the products you use? I want to know the "Snow Foam' specially as it looks like it takes of the dirt nicely while dripping off....

Dan

Yeah no problem - i'll get some piccies in the morning fella

DC_SGT · 26th December 2007, 11:08

Not quite pics - but this is the website i use for most of my stuff - Tim from CYC is spot on with an queries and delivery is lightening quick:

Snow Foam:
CleanYourCar - Super Snow Foam

Shampoo:
Meguiars Shampoo Plus

Quick detailer - for drying etc:
Meguiars Last Touch Detailer

Wax - Swissvax onyx:
Swissvax GB - Wax Products

Thats it for the above detail, as the car is new and was previously detailed, so for a total detail there are several steps before waxing

Clay:
Meguiars Quik Clay
(Available from halfords)

Polish:
Autoglym SRP (can get it from halfords)

Glaze:
Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze

Sealant:
Chemical Guys Extreme Top Coat Sealant +3x Carnauba 16oz
CARWASHnWAX - Factory Direct Professional Detailing Supplies Warehouse

24th December 2007, 14:01	#1 (permalink)
DC_SGT Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: UK - Malvern Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Christmas Clean - Goodbye salt!! Well, would be rude not to treat the car to a christmas clean.... Its done about 1300miles since the last clean and boy did it need it!! The weather, road conditions and salt made it look very second hand indeed....and i can't be having that!! To start - assessing the task - yes it was very very dirty!: Right - out with the snow foam, letting it dewl on the car for 3mins Pressure washer out - don't usually use a pressure washer, but it was the only way to shift the dirt - the wax from the previous detail session had stoud the test of time and shown by some beeding The car was then washed thoroughly to remove the remaining crap After the wash the car was dried, using a detailing spray to help along the way. As the weather report promissed rain for this evening, rather than going nuts a doing a full detail, the cars wax finish was topped up with swissvax onyx. Before applying the wax i inspected the paint work and it seemed clean with no contamenation, so i proceeded with the wax. The results....speak for them selfs really...enjoy!! Merry Christmas everyone - and remember - there's no excuses not to clean your motor this holiday period!! Dan

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24th December 2007, 15:25	#2 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 958 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Done a good job there. Is the swisswax easy to apply? Been thinking of getting some.

24th December 2007, 15:27	#3 (permalink)
Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,101 Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	Looks great, how long did that take.

24th December 2007, 15:46	#11 (permalink)
DC_SGT Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: UK - Malvern Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wish my house had a garage But in my area house's with garages demand a silly premium, its a shame i can't fit one down the side of the house, its about 2ft too small in width!

24th December 2007, 17:05	#12 (permalink)
minisweeper Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd June 2007 Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was hoping to give mine a christmas spruce up today cause it's looking depressingly dirty and hasnt been cleaned in god knows how long but I didnt get chance. I have asked for lots of car cleaning stuff off santa though so fingers crossed I'll be able to give it some love in the next week or so. Very shiny indeed!

24th December 2007, 18:18	#13 (permalink)
Woette Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 264 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	and i thougt my car was dirty when i washed it today

24th December 2007, 18:20	#14 (permalink)
ADE Type S Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: Staffs & Cheshire Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	did mine yesterday and its just as bad now as it was if not worse, and to top it off ive got a screw in my rear tyre!!! so the civ is out of action on an axel stand awaiting somewhere to open after xmas to get the tyre repaired

25th December 2007, 01:33	#15 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Wow - cant wait to do mine now !!!

25th December 2007, 10:33	#16 (permalink)
DC_SGT Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: UK - Malvern Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again for the comments!! Well - it rained last night - the weather reports where right!! But it does give me a chance to catch some beading water pics - mmmm...i love wax!!

25th December 2007, 15:33	#17 (permalink)
jenny29 Valve Cap Join Date: 4th October 2007 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think our council have forgotton about the salt or cannot afford it this year, so I'm driving slower first thing in the morning.

25th December 2007, 15:41	#18 (permalink)
DanKo Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 7th August 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very impressed! You have seriously put some effort into the mini valet even for the tripod out for the SLR:P Can you post some pics of the products you use? I want to know the "Snow Foam' specially as it looks like it takes of the dirt nicely while dripping off.... Dan

26th December 2007, 11:08	#20 (permalink)
DC_SGT Valve Cap Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: UK - Malvern Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not quite pics - but this is the website i use for most of my stuff - Tim from CYC is spot on with an queries and delivery is lightening quick: Snow Foam: CleanYourCar - Super Snow Foam Shampoo: Meguiars Shampoo Plus Quick detailer - for drying etc: Meguiars Last Touch Detailer Wax - Swissvax onyx: Swissvax GB - Wax Products Thats it for the above detail, as the car is new and was previously detailed, so for a total detail there are several steps before waxing Clay: Meguiars Quik Clay (Available from halfords) Polish: Autoglym SRP (can get it from halfords) Glaze: Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze Sealant: Chemical Guys Extreme Top Coat Sealant +3x Carnauba 16oz CARWASHnWAX - Factory Direct Professional Detailing Supplies Warehouse