Contamination on roof...

[cuke2u]

Any clues as too what this might be. It won't go away by ordinary washing but could polish remove it? When damp it almost disappears.

 

[DrEskimo]

Looks like bird poo etching? I would the following steps In this order to see if it shifts it: clay > panel wipe > a cleanser like BH Paint cleaner/AF tipple/AG SRP/CG Blacklight > mild final polish.

Final resort would be a two stage compound and polish, but doubt you need to go that far.

 

[cuke2u]

Thanks for your reply, I am actually going to see a detailer tomorrow and ask them to detail the complete car, so I will ask them what it is. Strange though how it has lines through it and is white, I also tend to remove any poo more or less as soon as it arrives but unfortunately I do not have the proper environment to do as you've suggested...

 

[scotty76]

@cuke2u I see @DrEskimo responded to your post. Just to say I don't have a usable garage so do all standard and machine polishing activities outside. Not sure if that's what you are worried about by "environment".

Sure I wouldn't apply a ceramic coating outside but most other stuff is doable.

 

[DrEskimo]

@cuke2u I see @DrEskimo responded to your post. Just to say I don't have a usable garage so do all standard and machine polishing activities outside. Not sure if that's what you are worried about by "environment".

Sure I wouldn't apply a ceramic coating outside but most other stuff is doable.

Yea it looks like a dollop of paint cleanser on the edge of a MF would shift that in seconds.

But, if its getting looked at by a detailer then would just let him sort if

 

[scotty76]

Yea it looks like a dollop of paint cleanser on the edge of a MF would shift that in seconds.

But, if its getting looked at by a detailer then would just let him sort if

I find AF Tripple shifts most stuff. A great multi purpose tool.

 

[cuke2u]

@cuke2u I see @DrEskimo responded to your post. Just to say I don't have a usable garage so do all standard and machine polishing activities outside. Not sure if that's what you are worried about by "environment".

Sure I wouldn't apply a ceramic coating outside but most other stuff is doable.

Thats useful to know, yes no garage and very limited space to work in as can't use my drive. Can't use a gazebo so also in full sunlight and it gets hot on the south coast although I guess I could chose a dull day. Next house definately will have a double garage...

 

[cuke2u]

Ok that's detail arranged in the next couple of weeks, once it's all done I hope to be a happy bunny and bring an end to this saga that started when I collected the car, then had the gearbox failure which, post dealer valet, only made things worse...

 

[scotty76]

Ok that's detail arranged in the next couple of weeks, once it's all done I hope to be a happy bunny and bring an end to this saga that started when I collected the car, then had the gearbox failure which, post dealer valet, only made things worse...

Keep us posted. I love getting my car back from the Detailers. Always looks superb!

 

[cuke2u]

Yes I will, its been a long time working in this detail, all the ones in the south east coast are too far away really and all add to the cost. Sadly a bereavement means I will be spending quite some time in Suffolk over the school summer holiday's and the detailer I have found is only a couple of miles away from where I will be staying...

 

[Taxboy]

Yes I will, its been a long time working in this detail, all the ones in the south east coast are too far away really and all add to the cost. Sadly a bereavement means I will be spending quite some time in Suffolk over the school summer holiday's and the detailer I have found is only a couple of miles away from where I will be staying...

Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope it all works out well for you

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[cuke2u]

Thanks for that much appreciated. The detailer has been in contact and it is going ahead on monday for three days, photos will follow...

 

[cuke2u]

Dropped the car in this morning for it's detailing, hopefully completed wednesday...
https://en-gb.facebook.com/flamboyantdetails/

 

[Sandra]

Dropped the car in this morning for it's detailing, hopefully completed wednesday...
https://en-gb.facebook.com/flamboyantdetails/

Can't wait to see the results Chris. x

 

[cuke2u]

Thank you Sandra, I will of course post pictures. This detailing of my car has been a long time coming so I hope it's worth the wait...

 

[cuke2u]

First photo uploaded by the detailer...

 

[cuke2u]

The detailer is reporting that the mark on the roof has been eradicated as well

 

[cuke2u]

Before and after:

 

[cuke2u]

Collected the car this morning, the detailer has done a fantastic job and now it looks like how it should have when I first collected it last October. I will upload pictures when I get to somewhere with WiFi as I'm using my phone's data at the moment...

 

[cuke2u]

 

[Bristle Hound]

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@cuke2u - A4 looks fab buddy !
Great work by your Detailer. Now you have to keep it like that
What products has he used ?

 

[cuke2u]

For the ceramic it was two coats of Art De Shine. The car is now where I need it to be and I will take care of the rest....

 

[Taxboy]

For the ceramic it was two coats of Art De Shine. The car is now where I need it to be and I will take care of the rest....

You must be very pleased with the outcome,, looks a cracking job he's done there

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[cuke2u]

Very very pleased, and at only £450 very reasonable as well...

 

[KrisKrk]

Great car and top job the detailer did.
Colour shine and reflection is just like a mirror.
The actual colour shade is nice.

Good luck with it


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[cuke2u]

Thanks, the colour is unusual as when you get really close you can see tiny little flecks of black in it as well as silver...

 

[cuke2u]

Contamination gone

 

[Toonsoldier91]

Fantastic job he's done. I'm gonna have to get my car detailed at some point. need some stone chips sorted first though

 

[scotty76]

Looks fantastic! I do love getting my car back from the detailers.

What's the name of the colour?

 

[cuke2u]

Matador red....

 

[cuke2u]

Anyone know if I can wash the car yet? Its covered in dust and also seeds from a nearby beech tree now and looking like it needs a clean. Thunderstorms are forecast today so the rain might help, although the forecast also suggests hail as well....