6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

This is where you can find out about valeting and detailing--washing, cleaning, polishing, waxing and other car care issues.
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dallantan
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6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by dallantan »

SCHEDULE

Day 1: Wash and Clay.
Day 2: Machine Polish (Cutting).
Day 3: Machine Polish (Polish).
Day 4: Machine Polish (Wax).
Day 5: Final detail.

Day 6: Drive to Show 'n' Shine.

PRODUCTS BEING USED

Meguiars G220 V2 Machine Polisher (with x3 different pads at 6"-7").
Snow Foam from Karcher V2.
Dyson DC35 Animal.
Race Glaze Clay (V1 followed by V2).
Meguiars new Ultimate Shampoo (yellow stuff).
Autoglym Glass Polish.
Autoglym Fast Glass.
Meguiars Hot Wheels.
Poorboys Wheel Sealant.
Autoglym Trim Gloss.
Meguiars *83
Meguiars *105
Megiuars *205
Meguiars Scratch-X
Meguiars High Endurance Shine
Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Meguiars Speed Detail
Autoglym Leather Cleaner
Autoglym Leather Feed
Autoglym Odour Neutraliser
Autoglym Fresh Spray


Pictures will be posted as the week advances.
Dallan |07712 415 619

OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
Jonco
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Jonco »

Best wear your sunglasses after that treatment the glare should be overwhelming - can't wait for the pics.
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Badman gee
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Badman gee »

Looking forward to the updates sir
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micklaw
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by micklaw »

should be down to the metal by day 2 :shock: 6 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dallantan
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by dallantan »

Dont worry lol. Its only 4-5 hours each evening....
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OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
John Wilson
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by John Wilson »

I'm thinking of something similar.

SCHEDULE
DAY 1
A quick wash

MATERIALS USED
Bucket (red)
Water (tap)
Sponge (yellow)

I've also considered an alternative schedule involving

Teabag (one)
Kettle (240v)
Water (tap)
Mug (favourite)
Television (lcd)
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Captain
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Captain »

Looking forward to the end result, should look like new after all that :wink:
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Mint
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Mint »

John Wilson wrote:I'm thinking of something similar.

Teabag (one)
Kettle (240v)
Water (tap)
Mug (favourite)
Television (lcd)
Brilliant! Great idea John but what about:

Sugar (1tsp) :)
John Wilson
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by John Wilson »

Oh, I don't know. I don't want to be considered as obsesive.
Del
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Del »

John Wilson wrote:SCHEDULE
DAY 1
A quick wash

MATERIALS USED
Bucket (red)
Water (tap)
Sponge (yellow)
Sounds like too much effort to me - one of these on the video would be better - they even use "recycled water" :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQMrlzr9HtM
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by dallantan »

AS PROMISED....

HERE ARE A COUPLE OF UPDATE PICTURES FROM THE PENULTIMATE DAY.....

THE FINAL GLOSS AND HIGH BUFF WILL BE COMPLETED BY TOMORROW MORNING READY FOR THE SHOW'N'SHINE IN PETERBOROUGH SHOWGROUND FOR THIS weekend.

its made top 50 show cars so fingers crossed for me guys!!!!

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comments welcome!
Dallan |07712 415 619

OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
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snoops
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

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Fantastic depth of shine there on the last picture, credit to you and good luck. :D
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Captain
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Captain »

Great job :grin: all the best for the show and shine.

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PCSAM
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

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stunning work mate :thumb: :bow car is looking fantastic............ how have you got the halos on the headlights to be so bright :shock: mine are not like that :cry:
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dallantan
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

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PCSAM wrote:stunning work mate :thumb: :bow car is looking fantastic............ how have you got the halos on the headlights to be so bright :shock: mine are not like that :cry:

Thanks dude!

The Halos are standard :)
Dallan |07712 415 619

OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
ZedAintDead
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by ZedAintDead »

Wow, awesome job, good luck at the show!

A *really* clean car in fading light looks great, nice timing with the shots!
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snoops
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

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I would also be careful of heavy braking considering you choice of mirror adornment :wink:
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M3BMC
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by M3BMC »

An loving the finish of snoops car. I washed & clayed mine this week. I gave it a quick polish and wax but having seen snoops photos feel that more effort is required. Can I just polish on top of my quick waxing or does this need to be removed before I get to work polishing? I don't usually bother with much more than a hosedown so don't know the process very well. Cheers col
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Boysie
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Boysie »

Sitting on the car :o
I hope you dont have rivets on those jeans
The car looks great, well done
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Mint »

Love that last photo, really deep shine. Best of luck for the weekend, the car looks great. :)
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by EnthuZiaZT »

snoops wrote:I would also be careful of heavy braking considering you choice of mirror adornment :wink:
Qui ?!!!!!! Snoops?

Good luck, Dallan. An amazing mirror finish. Is it the Zed that Sandy drove for your movie?

Still not been held to ransome over lack of numberplates yet!!

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dallantan
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by dallantan »

Yeah, it's the same car :) :)

The weekend starts at 9 so hopefully will get a good place :)

Thanks for all the comments :)
Dallan |07712 415 619

OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
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Woody1000
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Woody1000 »

Car looks amazing
Where did you get your projector headlights from as I want to replace mine OEM lights but not sure what ones to get
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Spang257
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Spang257 »

John Wilson wrote:I'm thinking of something similar.

SCHEDULE
DAY 1
A quick wash

MATERIALS USED
Bucket (red)
Water (tap)
Sponge (yellow)

I've also considered an alternative schedule involving

Teabag (one)
Kettle (240v)
Water (tap)
Mug (favourite)
Television (lcd)
Hmmmm... not LED on the TV front? Tsk - letting the side down, or what? :roll:
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dallantan
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by dallantan »

Just wanting to say thanks for all the "good luck" messages for the show this weekend.

I managed to bag a sponsorship with a detailing company and got a great deal on some new hydraulic suspension which will be fitted within the next 4 months.

I also got into Players Classic weekend after next in the Goodwood in Plymouth (I think its Plymouth).

I WELCOME ALL COMMENTS (GOOD AND BAD).

Please note that the second picture (upside-down picture) is infact a reflection in my bonnet.

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Dallan |07712 415 619

OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
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Spang257
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Re: 6 day detail (STARTING 20th May 2013).

Post by Spang257 »

Beautiful car, matey - certainly looks the biz....
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