MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: George10 on March 22, 2013, 08:21:23 pm
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Hi lads..
Just wondering what the best way is to do a full detail?
And what products are most recommended..
Atm I'm doing:
Snowfoam
Rinse
2 bucket wash
Rinse
Dry
Clay
Rinse
Polish
Wax
Is this the correct way?
Cheers
George
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No, I would just call that a good clean. :happy2:
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Lol, I had the same idea yesterday: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63828.0.html
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Haha what would you call a detail?
Did you? I know a few people that use this method and it does work well..
Just seeing if there's any other ways :happy2:
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Machine polish, de-contaminate the paintwork too, get in the arches and panel gaps etc
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As Joe says, I'd add a citrus pre-wash into that along with de-tar and iron/fall out removal. And then obviously onto the interior!
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
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Don't forget alloys, tyres and exhaust pipes :happy2:
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Yeah can't forget about them :happy2:
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
Clay barring the car should be sufficient to remove tar unless there is some other magical way of doing it!! :signLOL:
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
Clay barring the car should be sufficient to remove tar unless there is some other magical way of doing it!! :signLOL:
Personally I'd rather use Auto Finesse Oblitarate or Tardis to melt the tar first, then clay bar.
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
Citrus Pre-wash.
I'd personally do the de-tar/fall out stage before washing - after the snow foam/citrus prewash and rinse.
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
Clay barring the car should be sufficient to remove tar unless there is some other magical way of doing it!! :signLOL:
Personally I'd rather use Auto Finesse Oblitarate or Tardis to melt the tar first, then clay bar.
Ahh perfect. Polished bliss are doing a 3 for 2 atm on all auto finesse stuff so just bought a load!
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Thanks for that :happy2:
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
Clay barring the car should be sufficient to remove tar unless there is some other magical way of doing it!! :signLOL:
Personally I'd rather use Auto Finesse Oblitarate or Tardis to melt the tar first, then clay bar.
Ahh perfect. Polished bliss are doing a 3 for 2 atm on all auto finesse stuff so just bought a load!
PB is round the corner from me. The 3 for 2 has been great. Really rate AF gear. Oblitarate is brilliant. Never used Tardis but heard that's great too.
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Thanks for that :happy2:
As for products - auto finesse are rated highly and are affordable. As are Meguiars, Poorboys and Autoglym. Polished Bliss also have lots of reviews and videos that will help you decide. If you are wanting to find out more, head to Detailing World....just have your wallet fully stocked!!!
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What's a citrus pre Wash?
Do I do the de tar once I've cleaned the car?
Clay barring the car should be sufficient to remove tar unless there is some other magical way of doing it!! :signLOL:
Personally I'd rather use Auto Finesse Oblitarate or Tardis to melt the tar first, then clay bar.
Ahh perfect. Polished bliss are doing a 3 for 2 atm on all auto finesse stuff so just bought a load!
PB is round the corner from me. The 3 for 2 has been great. Really rate AF gear. Oblitarate is brilliant. Never used Tardis but heard that's great too.
AF are actually not very far at all from me at all.....but cheaper to get the 3 for 2 offer and get it shipped from Scotland!! I bought a 5L of citrus power, 500ml obliterate and 500ml iron out. Summer when it arrives will be awesome.
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Bit of an unhealthy addiction myself and I've bought more since then!! :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8221%2F8447483951_15d7c2d880.jpg&hash=71de9c47a778963a1037687ac141de91ffbed320)
Sorry - thread hijacked!
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Bit of an unhealthy addiction myself and I've bought more since then!! :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8221%2F8447483951_15d7c2d880.jpg&hash=71de9c47a778963a1037687ac141de91ffbed320)
Sorry - thread hijacked!
Actually love this! Give me a few months, I have a weak spot on spending!
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I've just had a bit of a spend, nothing to extravagant though.
I could do with that set though :laugh:
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I've just had a bit of a spend, nothing to extravagant though.
I could do with that set though :laugh:
What did you go for in the end?
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Bought that auto finesse citrus pre wash, clay balm, ultra soft wash mitt and meguiars tyre gel. Used the citrus pre was today and it's brilliant stuff.
Gonna get the auto finesse illusion wax, polish ect when I've got a bit more money kicking around.
What does a glaze do and when do you do It?
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Bought that auto finesse citrus pre wash, clay balm, ultra soft wash mitt and meguiars tyre gel. Used the citrus pre was today and it's brilliant stuff.
Gonna get the auto finesse illusion wax, polish ect when I've got a bit more money kicking around.
What does a glaze do and when do you do It?
Adds a deeper shine to the paint and you apply before waxing :happy2:
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Sweet. I'll be buying some of that then!
Cheers for everyone's help :happy2:
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Bit of an unhealthy addiction myself and I've bought more since then!! :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8221%2F8447483951_15d7c2d880.jpg&hash=71de9c47a778963a1037687ac141de91ffbed320)
Sorry - thread hijacked!
WOW! And I get told I take it too seriously when I only have half that amount.
I'm guessing the kettle is for the tea breaks :P
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I've added to that since then as well!
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You must have nearly as much Autofinesse loyalty points as me !
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Bit of an unhealthy addiction myself and I've bought more since then!! :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8221%2F8447483951_15d7c2d880.jpg&hash=71de9c47a778963a1037687ac141de91ffbed320)
Sorry - thread hijacked!
Here's mine! lol
This is only the AutoBrite products, not including the 10L of white magifoam out of shot.
The AutoGlym and other products are on the shelves below..
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv422%2Fmikey_puma%2F43F83ABE-AAFF-427F-AB7D-8C4BEF815A2C-2543-0000015DE5D99373_zps4ce7c1ff.jpg&hash=dae3753e5efc5ddc5f487f4d0e5cf72c6cc8eb06)
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Wow cool collection, some money's worth there!
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Wow cool collection, some money's worth there!
ssshhh.. dont say that too loud or SWMBO will hear you and i'll get a boot in the nuts.. haha