MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Kalpsn2000 on March 01, 2016, 05:07:38 pm

Title: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 01, 2016, 05:07:38 pm
Hi guys & gals

I've been a part of this forum for quite a while. Initially started reading before getting my GTI in Dec 2010. Did a lot of things in the first few years then got distracted by a girl :pomppomp:

Well 3 years later and we are married! So back to my original love...my GTI :grin:

So I have spent quite a lot on car products in the last couple of months or so. Am planning to do my first machine detail this Spring. But for now just did the 1st wash since the Autumn.

I used snow foam for the 1st time too. Great Fun :happy2:

Here's a few pics:


Looking pretty dirty!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo792%2Fkalpsn2000%2Fimage1_zpsvmxdp9pk.jpg&hash=fd3d6a6998268d7ca62e10fe3a496d5f3c23a435)

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Snow foamed with AB HD Lance and MagiFoam

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo792%2Fkalpsn2000%2Fimage2_zpsjlzrsb2w.jpg&hash=e172f2e3c145add8b33c85907c7d454ae6df2ac5)

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After leaving it to dwell for about 15 mins

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After rinsing and washing 2BM with meguiars shampoo

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo792%2Fkalpsn2000%2Fimage7_zpsioqaab0s.jpg&hash=94d66edc596c7331e6abc73d72b0a7c8e8dbd6f5)

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Pretty happy with the results...especially as I haven't polished or waxed it in around 2 years :ashamed:

Thanks for looking :happy2:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: rashg60 on March 01, 2016, 06:18:04 pm
You've inspired me buddy!
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Beej on March 01, 2016, 07:54:35 pm
You foam mix looks a little thick, as it's still pretty stuck on there after 15 mins!
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: MC71 on March 01, 2016, 08:49:43 pm
She still looks the nuts fella.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2016, 09:29:10 am
You've inspired me buddy!

That's great :happy2:

Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2016, 09:33:00 am
You foam mix looks a little thick, as it's still pretty stuck on there after 15 mins!

Yeah did think that when I was spraying. Will be adjusting the concentration for next time :happy2:

Was great seeing peoples faces as I was doing it though :grin:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2016, 09:34:30 am
She still looks the nuts fella.  :notworthy:

Thanks mate :happy2:

How's yours?
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Beej on March 02, 2016, 10:02:23 am
You foam mix looks a little thick, as it's still pretty stuck on there after 15 mins!

Yeah did think that when I was spraying. Will be adjusting the concentration for next time :happy2:

Was great seeing peoples faces as I was doing it though :grin:
Yeah, always get funny looks when I'm doing mine too!
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: xjay1337 on March 02, 2016, 10:56:57 am
You foam mix looks a little thick, as it's still pretty stuck on there after 15 mins!

That's pretty normal depending on the foam.
Magifoam will sit like that for half an hour.
great at stripping your wax lol  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2016, 11:03:20 am
You foam mix looks a little thick, as it's still pretty stuck on there after 15 mins!

That's pretty normal depending on the foam.
Magifoam will sit like that for half an hour.
great at stripping your wax lol  :popcornsoda:

Does MagiFoam strip the wax? It says LSP friendly on their site?

I was planning to use it even once I've waxed the car later in the year.
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: xjay1337 on March 02, 2016, 01:19:20 pm
It's LSP friendly at the right concentration.
If you can afford one a hot water pressure washer will get more dirt off than any snow foam or pre-rinse and doesn't effect your LSP at all!  :happy2:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: samiul11 on March 02, 2016, 07:14:28 pm
Wooooow!
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: MC71 on March 02, 2016, 08:29:21 pm
She still looks the nuts fella.  :notworthy:

Thanks mate :happy2:

How's yours?

She's good thanks.   :happy2:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: AJP on March 02, 2016, 08:50:38 pm
Never been a fan of Valeos, but they look good on black.

Nice motor.
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Nasir on March 02, 2016, 08:59:03 pm
Looks lovely mate. But you haven't waxed it for two years??
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2016, 10:14:20 pm
Never been a fan of Valeos, but they look good on black.

Nice motor.

Thanks mate :happy2:

Yeah it was either these or the R32 lights. Went for these as I preferred them slightly more.
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 02, 2016, 10:15:52 pm
Looks lovely mate. But you haven't waxed it for two years??

Thanks mate :happy2:

No have been really lax with the detailing as been busy with getting married and getting a house!
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: shoaybmakda on March 13, 2016, 10:36:59 pm
Awesome job car looks amazing. :happy2:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on March 14, 2016, 12:55:43 pm
Awesome job car looks amazing. :happy2:

Thanks mate :happy2:
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Raj2212 on December 13, 2017, 02:21:51 pm
The perfect gti. Loving this  :happy2: :happy2:  Thanks for the tips on spacers mate. Sits perfectly
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on December 13, 2017, 02:51:12 pm
Missing my Valeos now...
Title: Re: 1st wash in months!!!
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on December 13, 2017, 05:04:16 pm
The perfect gti. Loving this  :happy2: :happy2:  Thanks for the tips on spacers mate. Sits perfectly

Thanks mate! No worries :happy2: