MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: Jussa on June 10, 2012, 05:17:34 pm

Title: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: Jussa on June 10, 2012, 05:17:34 pm
Never done this before with my own hands  :signLOL: so decided to give it a try!!!
My weapon of choice!!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050278-1.jpg&hash=f3695a5ee3d88ab0013c01fd3c890ba014f44945)
Now trying to work out how the hell to use the bloody thing  :confused:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2Fnew.jpg&hash=d93ac1970c299918b8b5362fec18024e9693564a)
What I'll be using for the snow foam and wash!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050280.jpg&hash=12e4d4453f64e7c828eb8cfc530ec302d84dec74)
Quite impressed with the thick foam I got on my 1st attempt  :jumpmove:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050262.jpg&hash=cdb3a4e5f9ec2b4530fdde76e418093aea875561)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050261.jpg&hash=5a855ba6e226874b9ee68738166d7f12510e528e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2Fnew1-1.jpg&hash=c6abc096fee4c4c66984473f5b29e3119bf3c795)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050266.jpg&hash=d57b6a696c55f9b2374f489ee3e0b9c4891d582e)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050267.jpg&hash=74af15596fe3fd883ee787b1728b3f03eaceb270)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050268.jpg&hash=ff02cf9a5ef5aad255c6312ce0fe2525851f9d97)
Bit concerned, what do I do with all the snow foam left - I could have foamed about 6 cars with the remainder  :surprised: can I keep this till next time  :party:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050277.jpg&hash=410ed0c4c276bb41cc7874408b06c154ec24ab00)
Now for some after shots - not too bad actually  :drinking:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050269.jpg&hash=e78631d1188fbce318afb8e0554c1209ca37ff09)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050270.jpg&hash=acf67a9271047e4944cddf5f69633ab6aebe0011)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050271.jpg&hash=38960875b2e377104662de4f594a1513a0ee55a3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050272-1.jpg&hash=5c3948517c7942321eb9dbacc3ce10f9642ee619)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050275-1.jpg&hash=9a4a398071f5cd3a9bac092aa993b876dbc9aca5)
Too lazy now to start inside, maybe when it decides to warm up, as the rain has just started - any advice on bringing the alcantara to life??   :drool:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050274.jpg&hash=9795b99de703bf06e1d13118e712c70060d099b4)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh473%2Fjussa1%2FP1050273.jpg&hash=74f2ba199d16ded5bb13a6bb793221c4bf69b4d2)

All in all a good experience, even though it started to drizzle straight after I finished - at least I worked out how to use the Karcher  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: stealthwolf on June 10, 2012, 05:40:13 pm
Very nice and shiny. I've experimented with the settings on the lance and found the best for me leaves behind  half a bottle, which I use the following week.

Alternatively, don't make as much next time.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: Jussa on June 10, 2012, 05:45:22 pm
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 10, 2012, 05:40:13 pm
Very nice and shiny. I've experimented with the settings on the lance and found the best for me leaves behind  half a bottle, which I use the following week.

Alternatively, don't make as much next time.  :signLOL:

Half a bottle  :surprised:  Did you snowfoam half the cars in your street  :signLOL:
Next time I'll prep a half bottle.  How long can you keep the mixture before having to chuck away??
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: stealthwolf on June 10, 2012, 05:48:39 pm
I've found it still works after two weeks.
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: AA on June 10, 2012, 05:50:24 pm
 No wonder it looks new with half a bottle :signLOL:
 I use autosmart 101 for the upholstery. dilute it 10:1 and see how you go.
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: Jussa on June 10, 2012, 05:56:02 pm
Quote from: AA on June 10, 2012, 05:50:24 pm
No wonder it looks new with half a bottle :signLOL:
 I use autosmart 101 for the upholstery. dilute it 10:1 and see how you go.

Are we talking about the same thing  :signLOL:
I was talking about the snow foam usage not the Alcantara cleaning  :laugh:
Autosmart 101 for the Alcantara then - what do you use to apply it?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: AA on June 10, 2012, 06:15:40 pm
  I use a spray bottle and a sponge with the 101.Dont soak just light spray and gentle rubbing
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: Frenzy on June 13, 2012, 11:04:45 pm
Good work. The Megs shampoo is quality stuff  :party:
Title: Re: Washing the Beast!!
Post by: JackG on June 14, 2012, 12:56:51 pm
I have loads left in my lance.....think I'll leave it until next time only to find I always knock it over and the stuff leaks out  :fighting: