I need a hobby

[BigJase88]

I think i require a hobby or something.

Spent 6 or so hours on this today.

Clayed
Polished
Waxed

Also touched up i think 4 or 5 scratches flatted back with P2000 wet and dry and polished out

 

[AMGeed]

Looking good

 

[HappytalkAgain]

Astonishingly stunning.

 

[bobafett]

That looks great, it surprising how time goes by when doing this.

 

[Scooby_Doo]

Cleaning the car is a hobby, best job of the week.

 

[RogerSausage]

I think i require a hobby or something.

Spent 6 or so hours on this today.

Clayed
Polished
Waxed

Also touched up i think 4 or 5 scratches flatted back with P2000 wet and dry and polished out


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You think that's bad...I steam cleaned the light coloured plastics on the interior of my work van yesterday .

There's a lot to be said for the satisfaction that keeping your car clean brings. I find it quite therapeutic in a way.

 

[Cmonyoureds]

Cleaning the car is a hobby, best job of the week.

I believe you will have a different car to clean at the start of next month. I’ve been keeping tabs on another forum You made the right choice BTW

 

[Scooby_Doo]

I believe you will have a different car to clean at the start of next month. I’ve been keeping tabs on another forum You made the right choice BTW

I don't get attached to cars but it was a difficult decision to part with the W205 . I've had it for 5 years from new, but now was the time to get the car on my bucket list , it isn't a big bucket list, the only thing on it was a Porker.

 

[Bleedsred1978]

I think i require a hobby or something.

Spent 6 or so hours on this today.

Clayed
Polished
Waxed

Also touched up i think 4 or 5 scratches flatted back with P2000 wet and dry and polished out


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Looks mint in fairness

 

[Stefn]

I think i require a hobby or something.

Spent 6 or so hours on this today.

Clayed
Polished
Waxed

Also touched up i think 4 or 5 scratches flatted back with P2000 wet and dry and polished out


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Probably, claying, polishing and waxing are your hobbies It's great for your car

 

[Alex225]

Detailing is a hobby and you've done it very nicely!

It's funny as when I was in my first couple of cars, it was all about saving up for modifications be it stereos or wheels etc. Then I moved out and bought a house, so you don't have the disposable income. That's when my interest in detailing piqued because you can spend much smaller sums of money on good products, then take your time making your pride and joy the best it can be!

It's a good hobby.

 

[Uky]

As a beleiver in "Animism", I state that besides creatures and places, objects also possess a distinct spritual essence.
This especially for cars. I can definitly claim, that a well serviced, preserved and detailed car will show its gratitude
to the owner by giving him or her a long lasting and happy relationship.

All to often have I witnessed how less fortunate cars that have lived a miserable life prematurely ended up in scrap yards, cars that
I once longed for but could never afford to buy. And I always worder how people that could afford to buy them did not also took care of them
in a respectful way.

But I also admire those (mostly elderly people) that can be seen driving old convertibles or coupés on dry summer roads. Cars that
went out of production decades ago, but now, well maintained shines along with their owners.

 

[affalterbach]

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Flawless job, well done

 

[OneForTheRoad]

I think i require a hobby or something.

Spent 6 or so hours on this today.

Clayed
Polished
Waxed

Also touched up i think 4 or 5 scratches flatted back with P2000 wet and dry and polished out


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Cracking job buddy , any recommendations on a claybar mitt , I've bought myself a white Glc and paintwork seems impregnated with rusty spots . I've used magma which did turn purple all over the car ,but it still spotted in parts , just wondering what clay bars do as I've never used one before .

 

[OldskoolRS]

Cracking job buddy , any recommendations on a claybar mitt , I've bought myself a white Glc and paintwork seems impregnated with rusty spots . I've used magma which did turn purple all over the car ,but it still spotted in parts , just wondering what clay bars do as I've never used one before .

I'd recommend going over it again with the Magma because if you just start rubbing it with a clay bar it will drag any metal bits over the paintwork causing marring. That will then need more work to polish the marks out. I've not used Magma myself, but a similar product by Bilt Hamber called Korosol and that has sometimes taken a couple of goes on really impregnated areas: Like when a neighbour had their garage door replaced and the workmen used a grinder next to my wife's SLK and showered it with metal particles. I didn't spot it until I washed it a week or two after and the bonnet felt like sandpaper. Took two goes to remove it.

 

[DanE350cdi]

There is nothing more I like doing than spending a full day on the car. I am hoping to get a new purchase this weekend so can't wait to get stuck into a new project.

 

[neilrr]

For an everyday car it's a complete waste of time. 5 minutes after it hits the road 90% of your work will have been negated.

If it's a rarely used classic then more of a case for detailing/valeting can be made.

 

[DanE350cdi]

For an everyday car it's a complete waste of time. 5 minutes after it hits the road 90% of your work will have been negated.

If it's a rarely used classic then more of a case for detailing/valeting can be made.

I tend to disagree, yes it may be a bit heartening but your paint work is in good shape and if you have a good sealant on or ceramic it protects the car from bird poo and the likes. Each to there own though.

 

[HappytalkAgain]

For an everyday car it's a complete waste of time. 5 minutes after it hits the road 90% of your work will have been negated.

Not at all. Folk who love keeping their vehicles clean don’t consider it a chore.

For me it’s a way to relax and take care of one of my most treasured purchases. Driving the car is just a great excuse to repeat the process. I cleaned & waxed my van last Sunday knowing full well it’ll be worked hard and dirty this week.

 

[Shadgrind]

Half of my shed (I don’t have a garage) is full of detailing products ceramic sealants, waxes, polishes, clay bars and mitts Plus a load of hood cleaners, All purpose, cleaners, household cleaners. Shampoo Snow foam polishes, plus enough cloth to cover the shed quite literally. I have bucket loads of buckets I’m the one I think about it. I don’t know how came by all this stuff as it just seems to slowly accumulate.

On a nice day with not too much bright sunlight, as many have found water spots are a bitch. It is great to get out there and show your car, some care and attention. When winter comes along that it becomes more of a chore so you really should get the protection done in late autumn. Hoping it will last until spring summer next year.