Cheating!!

[R2D2]

Greg does Tom do any convertible roof cleaning and proofing?

Tony. .

Hi Tony, I asked Tom and he said on his website he says he starts softtop retreatment at £40. Subject to him seeing your car it would cost about £45 to retreat the roof. He would come on two separate days and the car is off the road between visits. Tom's Autocare - Mobile Valeting/Detailing/Minor Mechanical Service HTH

 

[R2D2]

Over 3 hours so far-I think I need to stop him and send him home

 

[jotter22]

Cheers Greg i have just done a A/G clean and proof when the water stops beading i will give him a call for roof and headlight restoration....Thanks again.
(the roof is pretty dirty i can see the dirt but for some reason cant get it out?)

Tony.

 

[Lit91]

Cheers Greg i have just done a A/G clean and proof when the water stops beading i will give him a call for roof and headlight restoration....Thanks again.
(the roof is pretty dirty i can see the dirt but for some reason cant get it out?)

Tony.

Are you using a brush Tony?

 

[jotter22]

Are you using a brush Tony?

I have used brushes of all descriptions sponges in varying density...i can see the crud if i run a finger nail over the fabric but can not lift it out...its like i need to vax it or wet and dry hoover it out if that makes sense?

Tony.

 

[R2D2]

Finished (I think Tom might be even better than me!)

and finally!!

 

[Lit91]

I have used brushes of all descriptions sponges in varying density...i can see the crud if i run a finger nail over the fabric but can not lift it out...its like i need to vax it or wet and dry hoover it out if that makes sense?

Tony.

It may require a stronger cleaner like VP Citrus to break down the contamination & work that with a brush type shown below.

I'm guessing there's no reason why you can't hoover it with a brush - not sure but wet vac may be too aggressive on the suction, leaving soggy section of lose canvas?

 

[Lit91]

Finished (I think Tom might be even better than me!)

Looks great!

 

[Deleted member 65149]

Looks fantastic again Greg. I have to confess that mine is feeling a bit neglected since our daughter Zaya was born just a month ago. A detailer lives just 100 yards from home but I'm not sure about paying him to do what I know would be a fantastic job when there's all this rain about. I've just spent £1760 (including £53 for the baby - so much for them being free when they don't have a seat!) on the flights for our holiday in September so I have to watch the pennies now.

Wheel Woolies are amazing for getting my wheels clean throughout. I just use them and some soapy water - no chemicals:

But nothing beats taking them off for a thorough clean and wax - though only once a year for me.

 

[R2D2]

Looks fantastic again Greg. I have to confess that mine is feeling a bit neglected since our daughter Zaya was born just a month ago. A detailer lives just 100 yards from home but I'm not sure about paying him to do what I know would be a fantastic job when there's all this rain about. I've just spent £1760 (including £53 for the baby - so much for them being free when they don't have a seat!) on the flights for our holiday in September so I have to watch the pennies now.

Wheel Woolies are amazing for getting my wheels clean throughout. I just use them and some soapy water - no chemicals:

But nothing beats taking them off for a thorough clean and wax - though only once a year for me.

Congratulations on your new baby. I guess that is an excuse for letting the car go

 

[MancMike]

Wow your interior looks brand new.

 

[developer]

Hello Greg, it looks great - do you know what tyre dressing he used?

 

[R2D2]

Hello Greg, it looks great - do you know what tyre dressing he used?

He definitely used Autosmart High Style.

 

[sjmaxwell]

Tom has done a great job there Greg and he does do soft top cleaning and sealing as he did the CLK a month ago

 

[R2D2]

Tom has done a great job there Greg and he does do soft top cleaning and sealing as he did the CLK a month ago

I'm thinking that I need Tom to clay it soon as well

 

[merc85]

not every time the car is cleaned surely?

I can clean my wheels with them on ok as the spokes are far apart.

Usually once a month the wheels come off if the car has been used in bad weather so i can treat/clean the inner splash guards and coil springs up front and rear shocks.

I dont tend to use the car in bad weather tho doh.