My friend phoned me on Saturday morning. His in-laws were out for the day leaving their ample driveway and garage filled with car cleaning kit free to use. So, I rushed over and proceeded to give my Coupé her first intensive wash, clay, polish and wax since last October 2011!
I used a Simoniz hand wash "gloop" for the shampooing with a woollen mitt.
A Meguires clay bar with detail spray for lubricant was used to remove a LOT of crud on the paintwork. I had to change bars half way through.... yuk.
Then it was another Simoniz bath, a good miracle towelling, then a very expensive polish that came in an aluminium bottle, one drop of it on the applicator was enough for an entire side of the car! This was then buffed off and a layer of Colinite 476S was applied to finish up.
After that, I changed the engine oil and took her for a spin.
Not a bad looking machine for 13 years of age.
Shiney :)
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Re: Shiney :)
Very nice.
Don't fancy doing mine, do you?
Don't fancy doing mine, do you?
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2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
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2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
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Re: Shiney :)
I'll let him practice some more on the dogmobile, before he tackles both of mine.Doggy wrote:Very nice.
Don't fancy doing mine, do you?
But seriously, a very nice job, you should be proud.
1999 HDI 110 GLX Estate Sold On at 230,000 miles to the lucky John
2003 HDI 110 Rapier Estate
1998 D8 1.9XUD Estate LX 7 seater Estate sold, with regret
1999 306 1.8 petrol.
2003 HDI 110 Rapier Estate
1998 D8 1.9XUD Estate LX 7 seater Estate sold, with regret
1999 306 1.8 petrol.