That is true, but also, decent products! I spent so many years using cr*p stuff. When you have decent products it makes SO much difference to end result
That's the beauty with detailing (or so I've found) whatever you do, a bit of hard work and you reap the rewards
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Hmmm - well thanks for the warning - its all I've got so I'll give it a go and see what happens !!
No worries! Odd request but if you live near Cambridgeshire or on the way south, I'm heading down to see DJAlix tomorrow and could drop you off mine to try if you wanted? It's for a karcher K seriesHmmm - well thanks for the warning - its all I've got so I'll give it a go and see what happens !!
No worries! Odd request but if you live near Cambridgeshire or on the way south, I'm heading down to see DJAlix tomorrow and could drop you off mine to try if you wanted? It's for a karcher K series
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Bummer! I was in Chelmsford for college on Wednesday haha! Not back again for another couple weeks!Very kind of you Adam - but no, I'm down near Chelmsford.
Bummer! I was in Chelmsford for college on Wednesday haha! Not back again for another couple weeks!
Well hopefully you get some success but as @q5man says problem best to try and find one by a named company, autobrite, autofinesse, chemical guys etc
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Ermm, yes, why are they no good? Got it while on hols in France couple of weeks back.......
Cheers buddy - now just need dear daughter to return my jet wash (and she lives just round the corner to the Anglia Ruskin lol)
Saw this and thought of youThought as much, how would I check for overspray?
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@Scotty75 - Wheels look fab buddy
Those tyre are sure very glossy
Glad to see you survived the dining room table incident with SWMBO then lol
@Adam14 - Lovely looking interior. Made all the better for your hard work mate
@Tashfeen - Those Costco 1's are called Kirkland Ultra Plush MF's
They sell 'em on eBay, Amazon & Costco if your a member
Cheapest at Costco but around £21.99 delivered for 36 from eBay/Amazon
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Kirkland-40cm-Microfibre-Ultra-Plush-Soft-Microfiber-Towels-Cloth-36-Pack/112959520973?var=&hash=item1a4ce980cd&enc=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&checksum=11295952097368844aa54ae84d5ca9598e557c217771
I love 'em. Been using them for years. The wife is forever stealing 'em so she got charged for the last 36 I bought lol
Cheaper on amazon Col, but then there appear to be two types:
NICE! You’ll love the VyairNice work @Scotty75 The Vyair and some other bits arrived today so hoping to get out tomorrow - will also be first go ever with snow foam!! What could possibly go wrong/ !! lol View attachment 181616
And yes, @jassyo06 I'm gonna play with the BSD again (only did two panels this week to try it !!)
Thanks for the share mateSaw this and thought of youhttps://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/white-spots-on-lights-paint.388526/
Ok, not today, but this weekend....
Decon, clay, single stage polish of Q5 bonnet and wings. Will probably wash on Saturday PM and decon and clay. Then quick wash of bonnet and wings early on Sunday to be followed by correction, and Then applying some Gyeon Q2 Pure:
Interestingly in the instructions, they mention using dishwashing liquid
I will post a step by step and write up. My 1st foray into single stage correction, with many very good instructions from @jassyo06
Flex XFE-15 to be used, along with CG Hex logic green pads and Sonax Profiline Perfect Finish.
To be continued.......
Wow! Looks stunning mate! Makes me want to give it a go with mine! Loads of swirl marks on mine courtesy of Audi car washOk, wash, decon, clay, and single stage polish with Sonax Perfect finish and hex log green pads.
After clay:
Some marring:
1st pass:
Marring gone:
2nd pass:
3rd pass:
NEVER let Audi wash your car mate !!Wow! Looks stunning mate! Makes me want to give it a go with mine! Loads of swirl marks on mine courtesy of Audi car wash
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I didn't! I meant it was an Audi managers car before I bought it! So had 6 months of their "expert car washes"NEVER let Audi wash your car mate !!
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@q5man.
Great job Nev, that's looking much much better . The Mythos is really popping. Bet you're glad you did it now . Top job mate , top job
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Ok, wash, decon, clay, and single stage polish with Sonax Perfect finish and hex log green pads.
After clay:
Some marring:
1st pass:
Marring gone:
2nd pass:
3rd pass:
@q5man - Excellent work Nev with some stunning resultsOk, wash, decon, clay, and single stage polish with Sonax Perfect finish and hex log green pads.
After clay:
Some marring:
1st pass:
Marring gone:
2nd pass:
3rd pass:
LOVING your workOk, wash, decon, clay, and single stage polish with Sonax Perfect finish and hex log green pads.
After clay:
Some marring:
1st pass:
Marring gone:
2nd pass:
3rd pass:
Thats why we have these to hopefully protect against thisNEVER let Audi wash your car mate !!
Ok, wash, decon, clay, and single stage polish with Sonax Perfect finish and hex log green pads.
After clay:
Some marring:
1st pass:
Marring gone:
2nd pass:
3rd pass:
+1Simply brilliant @q5man. Awesome job buddy. The difference in before and after and especially after the 2nd pass is top-class. A job welldone mate
+1
Shame are scotch brother is running around on the beach in his budgie smugglers and can't see the results
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Ha ha ....... Yep he'll be Flexing on the beach with a Gtechniq in hand
+1
Shame are scotch brother is running around on the beach in his budgie smugglers and can't see the results
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Simply brilliant @q5man. Awesome job buddy. The difference in before and after and especially after the 2nd pass is top-class. A job welldone mate
Thank you mate, well chuffed, and just need to seal that finish in tomorrow
Yep , for all his wind ups the man is mustardI actually spoke to him on Thursday for some last minute instructions. The man knows his stuff
I can relate to this mate . Bought a kit today for the stone chips and thinking that Ceramic coating is on the cards but same as you , no access to a garage . Can't trust the local youths to put s gazebo over the A3 either ........ FrustratingI am actually looking forward to the end results and your review on Pure. I am planning on correcting the A3 in June and the plan was to use Moonlight but might chnage the plans depending on your review. The only issue is I don't have a garage to let it cure overnight and/or for 24 hours but that I might be able to sort out. We'll see after your review.
I am actually looking forward to the end results and your review on Pure. I am planning on correcting the A3 in June and the plan was to use Moonlight but might chnage the plans depending on your review. The only issue is I don't have a garage to let it cure overnight and/or for 24 hours but that I might be able to sort out. We'll see after your review.
Honestly mate that looks immense. No other words for it! The reflection shots (albeit inside) really show off the shine you've been able to achieve!Ok, so Gyeon Q2 Pure ceramic coating done on wings and bonnet. Took me about an hour I would say, maybe a bit less, but I took my time and did small areas at a time. Following some googling I found a method to apply this (as it is single coat, it is thicker than many others), so didn’t use method the instructions suggest of cross hatching the whole applicator with product and then applying.
I put one decent amount on one side, and applied in linear (either up/down or left/right) action. Then leave for 20-30 secs and then without adding more product apply small concentric circles over the same area to ensure coverage and level coat. I then wiped off with plush M/F. I used three in total that will be binned. - Was going to use el cheapo red ones, but the searches suggested plush was better. Found it really easy to remove. Now, some pics.....
Applied product to one side in a blob:
RHS wing done:
Placed cloth on windscreen to track where next:
Start of bonnet:
Almost there:
LHS Wing done:
Finished, so final shots (in garage so will be way better when outside):
Still more than 3/4 left roughly:
Massive thanks to @jassyo06 for all his help, suggestions, and recommendations including Gyeon Q2 Pure.
I am confident I could have done this outside, as long as you have a half decent day.
Just to add, once cured I will add Gyeon Cure (supplied) as a final sealant and protector and use for maintenance, but I will leave until tomorrow as I have the luxury of having in garage overnight. If I was doing this outside I would be applying Cure straight after. Similar to what my mobile detailer did when he last coated the car.
Hope this helps some of you, questions and comments welcome.
I will of course feedback on how this performs with obligatory future beading and reflection shots
Honestly mate that looks immense. No other words for it! The reflection shots (albeit inside) really show off the shine you've been able to achieve!
I thoroughly look forward to future updates as the rest of the car gets the same treatment!
Did you watch any videos on machine polishing tips by chance? As am looking to get some idea before delving headfirst into it.
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