MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: Spadds on September 09, 2013, 06:41:56 pm
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Hi Guys
I've got some great high level cleaning tips of the web site, and I'm using some products I'd never even heard of which have resulted in the golf looking super! :pomppomp: :jumpmove:
However, one area that I think lets my detailing down (apart from laziness and time!), is the dreaded, tricky and finicky front grill. I don't have the time or patience for spending hours poking something in each nook and cranny to clean the thing, so how do I return it to it's former black rather than grey status to really finish the front end off?
Ooooo, also, how do I get rid of blood splats from moths and other flying things?!
Cheers!
Spadds
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LOL, I've heard of some peeps taking the whole thing off (pretty easy, just a couple of torx and latches) and whacking it in the dishwasher... not tried it myself.
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I used a toothbrush, but i had nothing to do all day, then went around it with a toothbrush with back to black. took 45 minutes : (
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Just use some APC at 1:10 and a detailing brush to agitate and rinse.
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Just use some APC at 1:10 and a detailing brush to agitate and rinse.
^^^He Speaketh the Truth^^^
:happy2:
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I used to take mine off, couple of coats of back to black and it looked great and in 12 months hadn't started to turn grey again. Bolts at the bottom can be a bit fiddly though IIRC and I nearly lost them into the sump guard a couple of times. Have a long magnetic pointer handy!
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I also removed mine recently, sat in doors and watched a film whilst I used some Auto Finesse Revive and a detailing brush :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt323%2Fsimon_turbo%2FIMAG2371_zpsd3f86bbd.jpg&hash=88b4a830609bb24aff32b8acf52330863335b189)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt323%2Fsimon_turbo%2FIMAG2373_zps97169a83.jpg&hash=6b76947aa9f2028b8e94de5c9f120fc73e060441)
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I've just had my car machine polished and the grills are the only thi letting it down now so this thread has helped me, was going to post is myself this week :happy2:
Matt
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Mine's discoloured a funny hazy bluey-grey colour. Think I might try the heatgun treatment on it. :rolleye:
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All purpose cleaner or snow foam i found to be best
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Best way I have found to clean is to use the smallest brush from the wheel woolie set. Perfect size for the Mk5 honeycomb.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/wheel-woolies-wheel-brush-kit/prod_1037.html
Finish with a coating of Meguiars Hyper dressing and that should do you for a long time!