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Offline stealthwolf

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So tired....so very tired
« on: April 12, 2009, 07:39:51 pm »
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Given it was a Bank Holiday weekend, I had planned for a mega-detail. But then found out it was going to rain on Monday (Forecastfox now says it's gonna be sunny!  :fighting:  :angry015: :angry015: :angry015:), so car never got polished  :sad: :sad: :sad:

Had problems with painting the hubs (Hammerite doesn't like to stick to them). They're gonna need to be re-done, probably when I swap the rims over again and when my back stops hurting!

Despite being up at 6am, the squits meant I couldn't start on the car until 10am and I did two of the hubs. Detailing started at 1pm until 6pm.

Pics of the typical condition of the car:




The car hadn't been washed in two months, lots of motorway miles etc. But did keep the windows clean on a regular basis.

Process:
- soaked the car with water
- Bilberry Wheel Cleaner on the wheels, left in to soak, used mitt to wash and Swissvax brush to reach brakes; repeat and rinse
- Megs APC 1:4 over bodywork (rinsing wheels often to protect them); rinse
- DJ BTBM shampoo wash x2
- wiped dry and clayed with Megs Smooth Surface clay (I prefer its aggressiveness over Sonus Green)
- rims coated in PB wheel sealant and wiped
- windows cleaned with MF soaked in AG Fast Glass
- IPA wipedown
- Lime Prime Lite
- Lusso Oro, managed one coat, buffed
- Megs Endurance Tyre dressing

Things I didn't get to do:
- polish the car!
- treat the rubber trim
- more coats of wax

After pics:









Didn't get to do any fancy pics. Even went for a drive to find some spots but everything was closing or closed. Will try and take some pics tomorrow.

Special thanks to:
- Nouseticles for his rims
- Jim & Taryn @ Autoperfection for their advice and products. Sorry I couldn't polish the car - didn't do the Lusso much justice
- Flora for some advice on painting
- Everyone who responded to my "alloy help - urgent" thread when I thought I'd cocked the car up!

Really surprised how befitting the Monzas are to the MK5. It makes the car look a whole lot better. I'm keeping them on the car for a few days and once my body's recovered, I'll swap back to the Pescaras.
« Last Edit: April 12, 2009, 08:14:59 pm by stealthwolf »
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2009, 08:00:11 pm »
The mota is looking spankin on your new rims Stealth!  :happy2:
Defiantely prefer those rims to the Pescaras! 8)
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2009, 08:02:04 pm »
looking good stealthy  :happy2:, lovin the monzas with black inserts, leave them on - you know you want to    :evilgrin:
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2009, 08:38:38 pm »
love the wheels but they take away the ed30 side to the car imo looks like a colour coded gti
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2009, 08:41:20 pm »
looking  8)
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2009, 08:55:07 pm »
Nice... 8)

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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2009, 09:37:08 pm »
Whats the bilberry like? I norm use Megs wheel bright but always looking for a better wheel cleaner .
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2009, 09:52:50 pm »
Looks a lot better than it did on Friday  :surprised:  :happy2:

But one thing is bothering me.............. 'Nousticles'?  :confused:
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2009, 10:03:19 pm »
Quote from: keith on April 12, 2009, 09:37:08 pm
Whats the bilberry like?

The rims were already clean from when Nousey had them.

The Pescaras are in a right state, so will use the Bilberry on them and see how good they really are. A lot of people swear by Bilberry because it's pH neutral and so shouldn't harm the rims.


Quote from: Greenouse on April 12, 2009, 09:52:50 pm
'Nousticles'?  :confused:
Lol I have a mate called Nash but I call him Nashticles (Nash + testicles). Don't worry Nousey, it ain't rude/mean/etc.

Thanks for the rims - they look Nousetacular!  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2009, 11:11:41 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on April 12, 2009, 10:03:19 pm
Quote from: keith on April 12, 2009, 09:37:08 pm
Whats the bilberry like?

The rims were already clean from when Nousey had them.

The Pescaras are in a right state, so will use the Bilberry on them and see how good they really are. A lot of people swear by Bilberry because it's pH neutral and so shouldn't harm the rims.


Quote from: Greenouse on April 12, 2009, 09:52:50 pm
'Nousticles'?  :confused:
Lol I have a mate called Nash but I call him Nashticles (Nash + testicles). Don't worry Nousey, it ain't rude/mean/etc.

Thanks for the rims - they look Nousetacular!  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

I don't mind mate  :signLOL: I just wonder what your gonna come up with next!  :scared: :laugh:

Glad your pleased with them, they do look fantastic with the Black inserts  :wink:
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2009, 12:49:16 pm »
Looks great Stealth, them Monza's look the dogs!  :drool: :drool:
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2009, 05:45:39 pm »
looking great wolfy, i spent 6-hours on mine on Sunday... knackered but looked mint. Keep it real, keep it OEM... Pescaras everytime!

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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2009, 05:47:59 pm »
^^^The Monzas are temporary. Plan to use them for 'show' use only eg going to meets. Otherwise will swap 'em back to Pescaras when I get the chance.
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2009, 07:16:33 pm »
looking a lot better mate. the wheels are looking great too
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Re: So tired....so very tired
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2009, 08:52:37 pm »
Hi Jaz

Car looks great - glad you found the products ok to use.

Hope the back eases soon  :happy2:

Jim and Taryn
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