Some new kit to make the process a bit more enjoyable
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New buckets, each with double grit guards (probably overkill, but prevention is better than cure). Took great pleasure in chucking the old scratch guards (with legs that fell off every time you took ‘em out the bucket) in the recycling box - god those things were annoying. Also Incrediflair wheel mitt, Colourlock leather protector to feed the leather and the main event - Raceglaze de-ionised water filter.
Have to say the Raceglaze is a great bit of kit. Yes there is the initial outlay to consider, but using this for the final rinse, in my VERY hard water area, made the finishing off process so much more relaxed and enjoyable. I expected to have to detail a few water marks after using this, but the car dried as clean as a whistle - not a single water spot. Not one. I’m now questioning whether I even need to get the Flex blower after all. HIGHLY recommend
Tomorrow the Mrs’ motor gets washed, rinsed, then just walk away and let it air dry.
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The Incrediflair wheel mitt, with thumb, makes cleaning the back of the spokes a doddle. Is it an essential buy? No - a £1 sponge from Halfords will do the job just as well - but it is a very nice quality mitt.
Haven’t used the Colourlock leather protector yet. Got this as the car is now 2 years old, and I want to make sure the leather stays supple and doesn’t crack. I have rotor grey leather - so needs a bit more care and attention than black to keep looking good. Cleaned the leather today with Valet Pro leather soap, so the protector will go on tomorrow.
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After the wash, a quick once over with Done & Dusted. Such a good quick detailer - deep, wet look gloss, slick finish, smells great, so easy to apply and a little goes a v. long way. But you all know that anyway. Haven’t found a better QD, yet. It’s a fantastic product. I’m done with paste waxes this year - no point when you can get this finish in 15 mins.
Very happy with the car at the moment - the thorough post winter deep clean the other week, along with using the Raceglaze today and finishing with D&D had her looking like she just rolled out the factory in no time. The sun even came out a bit later on
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Nice tips.
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Apologies for surface rust on brake discs - really must learn to drive round the block before taking photos!
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