Washing Observations

[RSt3ve]

I have to say, bar the fake rear grill, so far I'm finding the car a doddle to wash. Sounds crazy, but it doesn't seem to get dirty in the same way that my 8v S3 did, especially down the doors. The shape of the skirts seems to prevent a lot of spray up them.
Only thing I have spotted is that there's a few grit traps which needs careful attention so as not to drag any out when drying. This is after a full foam and blast with my Kranzle pressure washer too.
Front corner grill here and along the lower edge:

And the same on the rear corner 'grill':

Not so much a risk of dragging, but definitely a long term risk to paint integrity (and rust):

Sorry if this is a big egg sucky, but just wanted to point it out, might be worth popping the arch liners out every so often and having a good clean behind.

 

[RSt3ve]

Even snuck a bit of bright light Turbo in @jassyo06

 

[Jassyo06]

Even snuck a bit of bright light Turbo in @jassyo06

Yer paint work condition is a Credit to ya mate Turbo is bit of a Jekyll and Hyde colour l must admit That and Tango are the most attractive colours...Daytona is there aswell

 

[HulkRS3]

I sheet off most of what I can with an open hose and then using a blow-dryer to do the rest and what’s left you just dab with a plush drying towel.

 

[RSt3ve]

Yer paint work condition is a Credit to ya mate Turbo is bit of a Jekyll and Hyde colour l must admit That and Tango are the most attractive colours...Daytona is there aswell

Cheers pal. I've got some work to do to it yet. The dealers weren't meant to touch it but they gave it a bit of a wipe so it needs a light polish. Just waiting for better weather before I attack it. That said, so far it has come up well with a sealant coating plus I think a bit of samsung phone camera magic!

 

[8YARWY]

Cheers pal. I've got some work to do to it yet. The dealers weren't meant to touch it but they gave it a bit of a wipe so it needs a light polish. Just waiting for better weather before I attack it. That said, so far it has come up well with a sealant coating plus I think a bit of samsung phone camera magic!

I’m kinda the same in that respect, waiting for the better weather, undecided yet on PPF route as I’ve never been that interested in preserving it for the next owner.
Have been leaning towards a machine polish plus a Gyeon synchro coating.


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[RSt3ve]

I’m kinda the same in that respect, waiting for the better weather, undecided yet on PPF route as I’ve never been that interested in preserving it for the next owner.
Have been leaning towards a machine polish plus a Gyeon synchro coating.


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Yeah, PPF is a bit of a weird one for me. I like the idea of it, but I also like the idea of looking after the actual paintwork. Ceramic or sealant coating half the car which is covered in plastic seems a bit odd to me.
Stone chips are a pain but for me it's part of ownership and care, most can be touched up perfectly and personally I enjoy the restoration aspect and sense of satisfaction from correcting minor defects.

 

[Jassyo06]

Cheers pal. I've got some work to do to it yet. The dealers weren't meant to touch it but they gave it a bit of a wipe so it needs a light polish. Just waiting for better weather before I attack it. That said, so far it has come up well with a sealant coating plus I think a bit of samsung phone camera magic!

The only thing that gave my Turbo blue TTS paint the whao factor was the Gyeon Synchro kit .....just made the paint pop no matter the light....sunlight etc etc would recommend it

 

[RSt3ve]

The only thing that gave my Turbo blue TTS paint the whao factor was the Gyeon Synchro kit .....just made the paint pop no matter the light....sunlight etc etc would recommend it

Cheers, I'll give it a whirl, not tried anything from Gyeon myself before but I had my S3 detailed by a guy who applied a Gyeon product and even on white it looked great.

 

[Keano04]

Few of my observations:

- side vents actually work but that throws a lot more dirt up the side of the car in the wet.

- loads of iron on the wheels after 2k miles. Had to get the dragons breath out already

- lots of grills and I’m finding that a bit tiresome to clean

- not much space between the wheels and front callipers so need to be selective with wheel brush choice.

 

[Mastachaz]

Few of my observations:

- side vents actually work but that throws a lot more dirt up the side of the car in the wet.

- loads of iron on the wheels after 2k miles. Had to get the dragons breath out already

- lots of grills and I’m finding that a bit tiresome to clean

- not much space between the wheels and front callipers so need to be selective with wheel brush choice.

Yeah all this gloss blavk bits are hard to wash if you found decent wheel brush let me know

 

[Mike.46]

Few of my observations:

- side vents actually work but that throws a lot more dirt up the side of the car in the wet.

- loads of iron on the wheels after 2k miles. Had to get the dragons breath out already

- lots of grills and I’m finding that a bit tiresome to clean

- not much space between the wheels and front callipers so need to be selective with wheel brush choice.

Yes the wheel/caliper clearance also defeated my wheel woollies, I need a thinner, flatter longer one to get between caliper and wheel rim

 

[8YARWY]

One thing from yesterday.

Car had some sort of product residue on it

Had to resort to Carpro Eraser and a mild Clay mitt to remove most of it.

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[RSt3ve]

Yes the wheel/caliper clearance also defeated my wheel woollies, I need a thinner, flatter longer one to get between caliper and wheel rim

Was that trying all three sizes? Not reached for mine yet to try.

 

[Mastachaz]

any opinion about that one

 

[8YARWY]

any opinion about that one

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Wheel Woolies - Wheel Brush Kit

Wheel Woolies - 3 Piece Wheel Brush Kit These are a premium set of wheel and trim brushes custom designed and developed specifically for car care enthusiasts. Included in the kit are three different sized brushes all manufactured from chemical resistant ultra-soft polypropylene fibre heads and

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[Mastachaz]

Wheel Woolies - Wheel Brush Kit

Wheel Woolies - 3 Piece Wheel Brush Kit These are a premium set of wheel and trim brushes custom designed and developed specifically for car care enthusiasts. Included in the kit are three different sized brushes all manufactured from chemical resistant ultra-soft polypropylene fibre heads and

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im too poor for that set

 

[Terminator x]

im too poor for that set

Sean has no such worries

TX.

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[8YARWY]

Sean has no such worries

TX.

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Lol can’t take it with you eh John


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[RSt3ve]

Just had the woolies out, the medium fits between disc and wheel, for the caliper it's just a case of rolling the car back to get the missing patch.

 

[Keano04]

any opinion about that one

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Funnily enough I recently bought that one - doesn’t fit but I still quite like it.

 

[Mastachaz]

Funnily enough I recently bought that one - doesn’t fit but I still quite like it.

great thanks for info will save me time

 

[Keano04]

Yes the wheel/caliper clearance also defeated my wheel woollies, I need a thinner, flatter longer one to get between caliper and wheel rim

I think wheel woollies are overrated. I’ve got the full set but never use them…

The ez detail brush works well and is still my favourite together with a face brush and a little lug brush.

EZ Detail Brush

EZ Detail Brush - Wheel Cleaning Brush Go where no detailing tool has gone before! The EZ Detail Brush is made of soft, Nylon Nylex bristles that gently loosen dirt from metal surfaces without scratching or dulling the metal. The bristles have a memory design which allows them to always

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[Jassyo06]

I've used all the best wheel brushes you can buy and after using them once av literally given them away a few members on this forums detailing section got them from me they're a waste of money...in my opinion....bilthamber wheel cleaner diluted 50/50 with water and a detailing brush for the wheel facets is all l need ....no need for a flat wheel brush ....job done

 

[RSt3ve]

I think wheel woollies are overrated. I’ve got the full set but never use them…

The ez detail brush works well and is still my favourite together with a face brush and a little lug brush.

EZ Detail Brush

EZ Detail Brush - Wheel Cleaning Brush Go where no detailing tool has gone before! The EZ Detail Brush is made of soft, Nylon Nylex bristles that gently loosen dirt from metal surfaces without scratching or dulling the metal. The bristles have a memory design which allows them to always

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They're good brushes. Just keep an eye out on the plastic/rubber cap as they can fall off mid-stroke in time exposing a massive scratch risk.

 

[Keano04]

They're good brushes. Just keep an eye out on the plastic/rubber cap as they can fall off mid-stroke in time exposing a massive scratch risk.

Good tip and a point often brought up about them.

Ive not had any troubles with mine but that is worth bearing in mind. I inspect mine after each use when cleaning them out so easily keep an eye on that.

 

[Keano04]

I've used all the best wheel brushes you can buy and after using them once av literally given them away a few members on this forums detailing section got them from me they're a waste of money...in my opinion....bilthamber wheel cleaner diluted 50/50 with water and a detailing brush for the wheel facets is all l need ....no need for a flat wheel brush ....job done

Agree on the bilt hamber but using a little brush for the whole wheel takes too much patience for me

 

[Detail Devil]

Few of my observations:

- side vents actually work but that throws a lot more dirt up the side of the car in the wet.

- loads of iron on the wheels after 2k miles. Had to get the dragons breath out already

- lots of grills and I’m finding that a bit tiresome to clean

- not much space between the wheels and front callipers so need to be selective with wheel brush choice.

Wheels been Ceramic coated?


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[Detail Devil]

Yes the wheel/caliper clearance also defeated my wheel woollies, I need a thinner, flatter longer one to get between caliper and wheel rim

EZ wheel detail brushes


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[Detail Devil]

any opinion about that one

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Nooooooooooooooo


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[Detail Devil]

I think wheel woollies are overrated. I’ve got the full set but never use them…

The ez detail brush works well and is still my favourite together with a face brush and a little lug brush.

EZ Detail Brush

EZ Detail Brush - Wheel Cleaning Brush Go where no detailing tool has gone before! The EZ Detail Brush is made of soft, Nylon Nylex bristles that gently loosen dirt from metal surfaces without scratching or dulling the metal. The bristles have a memory design which allows them to always

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EZ - FTW


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[Keano04]

Wheels been Ceramic coated?


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No but I have got some C5 so it’s on the job list.

I wish there was someone decent locally who I could just pay to ceramic coat the whole car tbh…

 

[Mike.46]

Was that trying all three sizes? Not reached for mine yet to try.

The little one will go in but is far too short on reach to get to the inside of the wheel, we need one the same diameter but twice as long on the microfibre bit and the handle

 

[Detail Devil]

No but I have got some C5 so it’s on the job list.

I wish there was someone decent locally who I could just pay to ceramic coat the whole car tbh…

Where you based buddy?


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[Keano04]

Where you based buddy?


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Suffolk - out in the sticks so there’s nothing near nor within a reasonable drive

 

[Detail Devil]

Mmmm. I was gonna suggest Jim @ White Details who’s based just outside Lincoln, but that’s a bit of a drive?

 

[RSt3ve]

The little one will go in but is far too short on reach to get to the inside of the wheel, we need one the same diameter but twice as long on the microfibre bit and the handle

That makes sense, the baby one is really useful up to a point. Surprised they didn't keep the handle length the same across the range.

 

[Wack0jack0]

Suffolk - out in the sticks so there’s nothing near nor within a reasonable drive

Stu_the_detailer on insta based in hockley, excellent

 

[Keano04]

Mmmm. I was gonna suggest Jim @ White Details who’s based just outside Lincoln, but that’s a bit of a drive?

I did email him but never got a response… probably a bit far really

 

[Detail Devil]

I did email him but never got a response… probably a bit far really

He’s ****** busy I know. But as you say, a tad far


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