Erm OCDaves Nev ......... Have I had too many beersWhich S3?
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Erm OCDaves Nev ......... Have I had too many beersWhich S3?
Don't know about snow foam being overratedView attachment 182193 Snow foam (is it overrated?) shampoo and rinse with Vyair water - v impressed with the Vyair. @jassyo06 no time for BSD !!
Don't know about snow foam being overrated
But to me them water filters are too anal/ocd for me, l just don't wash my car in direct sunlight
Try living in a hard water area mate - you’d change your tune pretty quickly then! The filter actually allows you to be less OCD. Makes the whole process much more relaxed and enjoyable, so worth every penny for me - one of those things you wonder how you managed without TBH. You get nice soft water up in Bonny Scotland though, so not a 1st world problem for you.
Erm OCDaves Nev ......... Have I had too many beers
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Thanks, my partner mention the dreaded SUV word today and perhaps it would be easier just to have one vehicle. Dammed right I will get better rapidly after saying that. Just need the results of the scan's I have been having so I know where I am, it is a pain though, literally, to keep an eye on the car for bird poop, as it is a very stationary target, and go out and clean it off. Can happen several times in the day lol...Oh no mate, hope you feel better soon
Bawbags av used Di water..... Made no difference to me as the car is covered in guff half an hour later...... @Jimbob76 you buy da and I'll buy a placebo effect mineral filter..... LolCompletely agree, as irrespective of sunshine or not, water just runs off so much easier, and no horrible drip water marks from roofline or mirrors etc.
Don’t knock it till you have tried it
Bawbags av used Di water..... Made no difference to me as the car is covered in guff half an hour later...... @Jimbob76 you buy da and I'll buy a placebo effect mineral filter..... Lol
Well its a expense l can do without mateDeal, but probably next spring now - spent a fortune on new detailing gear already this year - and just pulled the trigger on a new pressure washer and lance, so I really should rein it in a bit. By the time next spring comes around I’ll also hopefully have plucked up the courage to do what @q5man has just done. The whole DA thing is a wee bit scary for those with no experience!
There’s no placebo effect with the water filter mate. Difference is night and day - no water spots. None.
Finally tackling these .....
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Finally got round to doing my Leon, paint correction and it needed it badly & Max Protect UNC-at Pro Elite on the paintwork
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Oooh great - look forward to the “after” pics
Stunning, simply stunning Fran. That rear quarter panel on the second photo. Wow. Bet Desire Red on the Leon is very satisfying to work with. Bit of a busman’s holiday for you though pal - is it tough to find the motivation to work on your own car having spent all week pampering those of customers?!
Stunning, simply stunning Fran. That rear quarter panel on the second photo. Wow. Bet Desire Red on the Leon is very satisfying to work with. Bit of a busman’s holiday for you though pal - is it tough to find the motivation to work on your own car having spent all week pampering those of customers?!
Yes, Cupra 290 2019Is that a cupra?
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Yes, Cupra 290 2019
@bigup - Cupra looking fab buddy
I know that feeling all to well lolThanks mate, I don’t want to drive it now, it’ll only get dirty again haha
Thanks mate, I don’t want to drive it now, it’ll only get dirty again haha
Twilight Daytona shine, courtesy of Bouncers D&D Si Edition (layered on top of a coat of Gyeon Cure laid down last week)...
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Think I've got the measure of TAC Systems Tyre Gel now. It is odd stuff, seems to like being dabbed on (rather than wiped), left for 5 minutes, then levelled off with a wipe of the same bit of sponge you've used to apply, leave for 15 mins to cure, then repeat the process - got some good results with this method tonight and finally think I 'get it'.
5 hours of 'zen' restoring time detailing this afternoon/evening (2 hours on hers, 3 hours on mine). Ruddy love the longer evenings.
Looking very very tidy @Jimbob76, but where is the shot of the tac coated tyres? Evidence innit.
Thanks mate, can't even see the crack in the windscreen in that shot. Lol.
TAC Systems Tyre Gel shots? Tomorrow brother - light had gone!
More to the point, where are @Scotty75 's pics of his wheels off efforts today???
First clean for the new wagon today.
Maintenance wash finished with EZ boss gloss. Race glaze alloy sealant for the wheels and meguairs endurance for the tyres.
Inside treated the leather with some autoglym leather balm.
Loving the midnight blue but its going to need regular attention.
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Sweet as a nutTwilight Daytona shine, courtesy of Bouncers D&D Si Edition (layered on top of a coat of Gyeon Cure laid down last week)...
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Think I've got the measure of TAC Systems Tyre Gel now. It is odd stuff, seems to like being dabbed on (rather than wiped), left for 5 minutes, then levelled off with a wipe of the same bit of sponge you've used to apply, leave for 15 mins to cure, then repeat the process - got some good results with this method tonight and finally think I 'get it'.
5 hours of 'zen' restoring time detailing this afternoon/evening (2 hours on hers, 3 hours on mine). Ruddy love the longer evenings.
Yep the TAC has a knack.....lolTwilight Daytona shine, courtesy of Bouncers D&D Si Edition (layered on top of a coat of Gyeon Cure laid down last week)...
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Think I've got the measure of TAC Systems Tyre Gel now. It is odd stuff, seems to like being dabbed on (rather than wiped), left for 5 minutes, then levelled off with a wipe of the same bit of sponge you've used to apply, leave for 15 mins to cure, then repeat the process - got some good results with this method tonight and finally think I 'get it'.
5 hours of 'zen' restoring time detailing this afternoon/evening (2 hours on hers, 3 hours on mine). Ruddy love the longer evenings.
Another 8 hours in the sun well worth it though. Tracked the rusty wheel hubs and the dull brake calipers.
Been bleeding funds lately so didn't bother with able stands or trolley Jack. Went with the good old scissor Jack. In hindsight would have been quicker and probably easier with a trolley Jack etc.
Used Hammerite Silver Smooth on the hubs and Etech Red for the calipers. The Hammerite is lovely to work with, goes on really well and dries quickly . Especially in the sun. Most impressed and barely used any , even with doing three coats.
The Etech is good enough but quite runny and a bit of a pain to apply if I'm honest. Trouble is getting enough on without it running everywhere. The supplied brush was poop. Luckily I'd bought two half inch brushes from Wickes which were perfect.
Three coats of Etech applied and I'm happy with the results. Though , if I were to do it again I'd probably use Hammerite in the calipers too as it really is good .
Unfortunately er indoors isn't so stuck on the new look......... You'll have to excuse the dirty A3 . It was either wash the car or do the painting .......,
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Copper badges standard now on 2019 cuprasHave to say that gold SEAT badge looks sweet. Is that factory spec on Cupra's now, or have you wrapped? Front splitter is a nice touch too. Nice looking motor you've got there pal
Great result....you must be well happyAnother 8 hours in the sun well worth it though. Tackled the rusty wheel hubs and the dull brake calipers.
Been bleeding funds lately so didn't bother with able stands or trolley Jack. Went with the good old scissor Jack. In hindsight would have been quicker and probably easier with a trolley Jack etc.
Used Hammerite Silver Smooth on the hubs and Etech Red for the calipers. The Hammerite is lovely to work with, goes on really well and dries quickly . Especially in the sun. Most impressed and barely used any , even with doing three coats.
The Etech is good enough but quite runny and a bit of a pain to apply if I'm honest. Trouble is getting enough on without it running everywhere. The supplied brush was poop. Luckily I'd bought two half inch brushes from Wickes which were perfect.
Three coats of Etech applied and I'm happy with the results. Though , if I were to do it again I'd probably use Hammerite in the calipers too as it really is good .
Unfortunately er indoors isn't so stuck on the new look......... You'll have to excuse the dirty A3 . It was either wash the car or do the painting .......,
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