MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: VWTroy on March 16, 2009, 08:54:54 pm

Title: Clay crap
Post by: VWTroy on March 16, 2009, 08:54:54 pm
Well that's what I thought till I tried it on sunday, washed the car dried it, popped down to halfords and bought a maguires kit with clay/ cloth/detail spray and polish. Well I could'nt believe the differance, bumpy paint then smooth what differance, I'm even using the 2 bucket method after years of the dreded sponge.And a picture of my other love :evil:
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And a present from the wife :sick:
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Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: vwrascal on March 16, 2009, 08:58:57 pm
ooooo, MINT -  Tornado red is the best for 'shineyness'     :happy2::rolleye:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: MAT ED30 on March 16, 2009, 09:01:41 pm
ouch that poor wheel  :sad: got to love the clay kit
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: Moschops on March 16, 2009, 09:13:06 pm
Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 16, 2009, 09:01:41 pm
ouch that poor wheel  :sad: got to love the clay kit

sh*t....what did she hit...is the tracking okay?

That red is stunning... :happy2:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: stealthwolf on March 16, 2009, 09:41:19 pm
Looks great!

Yeah I love meg's clay kit more than sonus green clay. Plus the quick detailer spray smells awesome.
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: 182_blue on March 16, 2009, 10:17:50 pm
Looks super shiny  8)
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: VC on March 16, 2009, 10:50:14 pm
wow that's clean!
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: john_o on March 17, 2009, 07:52:44 am
ooo thats shinier that Mcavitys  :signLOL:
looks like you have tints all round? looks ace  :happy2:
the wheel shot was unneccessary  :sad: but fixable so dont worry  :happy2: its an excuse for a new set of wheels :party:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: joesgti on March 17, 2009, 10:14:49 am
nice, red shines sooooo nice!  :happy2:

is that an orb on the front of you car in the first pic above the vw badge?  :confused:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: VWTroy on March 17, 2009, 04:07:29 pm
Quote from: john_o on March 17, 2009, 07:52:44 am
ooo thats shinier that Mcavitys  :signLOL:
looks like you have tints all round? looks ace  :happy2:
the wheel shot was unneccessary  :sad: but fixable so dont worry  :happy2: its an excuse for a new set of wheels :party:
I'm going to waite until I can get the misses another car, before I replace the wheels as she will only curb the new one's :signLOL:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: VWTroy on March 17, 2009, 04:09:01 pm
Quote from: joesgti on March 17, 2009, 10:14:49 am
nice, red shines sooooo nice!  :happy2:

is that an orb on the front of you car in the first pic above the vw badge?  :confused:
Orb? yes I can see it now, I'd not noticed it :scared:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: billyboy on March 17, 2009, 09:37:45 pm
hurry up and get the bike ready for summer, is it a 250.
mines getting taxed in april (6mths)
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: Greeners on March 17, 2009, 09:41:17 pm
That's those bloody builders next door!

P.S. Keep the wife away from that poor car  :laugh: Time to get those wheels repainted then mate?  :happy2:

P.P.S. Nice job there bud, looking  8)
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: VWTroy on March 18, 2009, 07:26:31 am
Quote from: billyboy on March 17, 2009, 09:37:45 pm
hurry up and get the bike ready for summer, is it a 250.
mines getting taxed in april (6mths)

Yes it was a 250 but Stan Stephens did a full rebuild and tune now 300cc 8)
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 18, 2009, 09:14:10 am
Quote from: VWTroy on March 18, 2009, 07:26:31 am
Quote from: billyboy on March 17, 2009, 09:37:45 pm
hurry up and get the bike ready for summer, is it a 250.
mines getting taxed in april (6mths)

Yes it was a 250 but Stan Stephens did a full rebuild and tune now 300cc 8)

lovely, I had an RGV250 as my first proper bike in the early 90's, which you propbably know had the same engine as your RS, kept revving they really take some beating, bet your is brilliant with the SS and 300cc :happy2:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: autoperfection.com on March 18, 2009, 10:54:41 am
Car Looks spot on  :happy2:
 
After years of detailing it still amazes me how much a difference Claying the car makes

JIM
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: T88OMM on March 18, 2009, 11:14:06 am
That looks great. Red is a great colour when clean  :drool:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: gazbutS3 on March 18, 2009, 02:19:20 pm
Quote from: T88OMM on March 18, 2009, 11:14:06 am
That looks great. Red is a great colour when clean  :drool:

how do you know? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: T88OMM on March 18, 2009, 03:04:14 pm
When I clean mine.................occasionally  :grin:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: CarrG on March 18, 2009, 03:55:24 pm
Looks great. I say it to all red owners inc T880MM: Get some Red Mouse Machine Glaze on it.  It will look dripping wet :happy2:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: cal tdi on March 21, 2009, 05:09:55 pm
i was a little sceptical about the meg clay kit at first but after doing the whole car today its totally brilliant

recommend it  :happy2:
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: nick-barnes07 on March 22, 2009, 03:02:08 pm
looks mint, i need to get my red gti detailed soon i think
Title: Re: Clay crap
Post by: autoperfection.com on March 22, 2009, 07:35:21 pm
Hi Nick,

If you're looking for a Detailer, or any advice on car care please don't hesitate to ask - we'd be happy to help.

Taryn and Jim  :happy2: