My detailing is no different from 30 years ago - am I foolishly behind the times?

[SmartAmg]

Snowfoamed, Shampooed, Clay mitted and Magnad the C207, all Autoglym products except the Clay mitt which was G3, Autoglym don't do one, couldn't believe how much contaminated the car was, it virtually turned Purple, was going to dry and Polish it, but it started sipping it down still least I got something done.

 

[SmartAmg]

Nice Sunday evening in St Helens, watching Telly, got bored, so sprung into action, cleaned me car, with Showroom Shine, took me about a hour.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Nice Sunday evening in St Helens, watching Telly, got bored, so sprung into action, cleaned me car, with Showroom Shine, took me about a hour.
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Well worth it. Looks spot on. That new drive is still looking sharp too

 

[kcsun]

car looks amazing with those wheels, I assume its lowered as well???
kc

 

[SmartAmg]

car looks amazing with those wheels, I assume its lowered as well???
kc

Yep, H&R Springs.

 

[RogerSausage]

Well I'm definitely sold on the FinishKare #425!

The car was dusty but not really dirty, so I just used some AutoFinesse ceramic foam and then went around the nooks and crannies with a soft detailing brush. I gave her a power rinse, dried off and then a couple of passes with the #425 detailer.

No filters, straight out of the camera...

 

[SpikyMikey]

Well I'm definitely sold on the FinishKare #425!

The car was dusty but not really dirty, so I just used some AutoFinesse ceramic foam and then went around the nooks and crannies with a soft detailing brush. I gave her a power rinse, dried off and then a couple of passes with the #425 detailer.

No filters, straight out of the camera...

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Looking smoooooooth

 

[RogerSausage]

Looking smoooooooth

It does leave a really slick finish

 

[RogerSausage]

Looking smoooooooth

Got a full pic whilst the sun was shining today...



Again, no filter, just a wash and then wiped down with FinishKare #425 detailer. For silver I think it does an amazing job.

 

[Rashman]

Well I'm definitely sold on the FinishKare #425!

The car was dusty but not really dirty, so I just used some AutoFinesse ceramic foam and then went around the nooks and crannies with a soft detailing brush. I gave her a power rinse, dried off and then a couple of passes with the #425 detailer.

No filters, straight out of the camera...

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Good to hear you like the results

Car looks great

 

[SpikyMikey]

Got a full pic whilst the sun was shining today...

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Again, no filter, just a wash and then wiped down with FinishKare #425 detailer. For silver I think it does an amazing job.

Looks amazing, but spirit level required

 

[Rashman]

It does leave a really slick finish

Well I'm definitely sold on the FinishKare #425!

The car was dusty but not really dirty, so I just used some AutoFinesse ceramic foam and then went around the nooks and crannies with a soft detailing brush. I gave her a power rinse, dried off and then a couple of passes with the #425 detailer.

No filters, straight out of the camera...

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Lightly buff with a dry microfibre after applying 425 for an enhanced finish

 

[RogerSausage]

Good to hear you like the results

Car looks great

Thanks for the recommendation!

Looks amazing, but spirit level required

That was my attempt at an "arty" shot

 

[SpikyMikey]

Thanks for the recommendation!

That was my attempt at an "arty" shot

Ahh, sorry!
Though you'd tripped over the curb as you pressed the shutter

 

[RogerSausage]

Ahh, sorry!
Though you'd tripped over the curb as you pressed the shutter

There were more!

 

[SpikyMikey]

There were more!

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I feel seasick now
That is an awesome looking motor though. Whatever jaunty angle it's posed at.

 

[RogerSausage]

I feel seasick now
That is an awesome looking motor though. Whatever jaunty angle it's posed at.

Thanks, I reckon so too!

 

[G7Wagen]

I always wash my own cars.. unless on the odd occasion I am running late, and my car is filthy!
A few days ago.. I had to wash the car in a hurry, and as it was soo hot and I didn't want to get sweaty.. I thought I would take it and have a quick rinse at one of those hand car wash places.. I pulled in.. and saw a newish C Class.. having its go... the "expert" was standing at the rear side of the car.. the boot was open.. and he was Jetwashing the top boot seal!!
he then with one hand pulled out the corner of a piece of plastic apparently protecting the boot carpet.. no chance of water falling off the end and into the boot electrics then?? Der! I didn't bother, I drove straight out.. went home and washed it myself... If you want something done properly...

 

[Rashman]

I always wash my own cars.. unless on the odd occasion I am running late, and my car is filthy!
A few days ago.. I had to wash the car in a hurry, and as it was soo hot and I didn't want to get sweaty.. I thought I would take it and have a quick rinse at one of those hand car wash places.. I pulled in.. and saw a newish C Class.. having its go... the "expert" was standing at the rear side of the car.. the boot was open.. and he was Jetwashing the top boot seal!!
he then with one hand pulled out the corner of a piece of plastic apparently protecting the boot carpet.. no chance of water falling off the end and into the boot electrics then?? Der! I didn't bother, I drove straight out.. went home and washed it myself... If you want something done properly...

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