The BIG clean...

[Luke]

Everyone else has started to do it, so now it's my turn.

I picked up the car 3 weeks ago, looking obviously brand new from the dealer and since then i have washed it but not really kept up with it. I also let the inside get very dirty aswell, with ribena cartons, crisp packets and tissues all over the place.

I am off work today and tomorrow, so i have dedicated it 'em to getting the car very clean.

Started at 6 tonight (been with gf all day). Just gave it a quick wash, cleaned alloys, hoovered inside and cleaned the windows.

Here's the results...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1009.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1010.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_0999.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_0998.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1000.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1011.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1004.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1003.jpg

I know some pictures are blurry, think it had something to do with the light!

Tomorrow i plan on polishing car using the buffer, back to blacking the bumpstrips, take wheels off to clean inside and clean all inside of arches.

Comments welcome...!

[Yates]

why buffer it? it doesnt need it at all, personally i wouldnt buffer it, paint works fresher than fresh, just use some elbow grease and some good wax

just remind me, how many threads have you started about your car now :P:P:P

[Luke]

I'v been lent a buffer, was tempted to try it out and if i'm been honest, i think elbow grease is better aswell..!

Would you just use a buffer if paintwork needs some TLC?

I think it's the second mate actually :P My VTR thread and this one :)

EDIT - I use that AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, worked a treat on the Westcoast.

[Dan]

Nice and clean matey, no harm in giving the buffer a bash though.

[Luke]

I think may give it a go on the bonnet to see what it's like but i have always been one for elbow grease.

[VTaaRon]

check out my thread http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41175 i just used water! tho i did use turtle wax last week elbow grease all the way i say pluss you need to make sure you have no grit at all on wthe car when using the buffer or itll scratch it a treat!

[Baz]

it didn't even look dirty when i saw it on sunday! maybe im just used to the state of mine :P looks very clean though, will look at other pics later on tomorrow

[Luke]

Cheers mate, i thought it was quite dirty to be honest.

Can't wait for part 2 tomorrow, hope weather holds out. The car ain't even moved today, first time since i got it.

[adamsax]

You call that CLEAN! Lol, only messin' bud.

Have a productive day:Y:

[Luke]

Cheers mate.

Starting in abit, if i can be arsed. I gotta see Louise in 15 minutes.

[landy]

wht have u got to see louise

[Luke]

I'm meeting her at work, need to give her a few things and shes going out tonight so won't see her.

[Luke]

Part 2 - Ready to begin.

I am starting part 2 in a little while and this is what i plan to do

- Take off all 4 alloy wheels and clean inside
- Take spare wheel off and clean that
- Clean inside of doors
- Inside of archliners
- Back to black bumpstrips

Can anyone recommend any cleaning material to clean inside of wheels with?

I was just going to use that AutoGlym Clean wheels.

Also nipping down to Halfords for some more stuff.

[Luke]

LITTLE UPDATE

I jacked the car up, took front wheel off but then decided i could not be arsed. I cleaned the one wheel and stuck it back on - was too warm.

I bought some trim detailer from Halfords, the Megulars (sp) stuff and that has worked a treat. I am waiting for the sun to go down now and shes getting a full polish.

I'll upload pictures in a little while.

[PolishedBliss]

Keep 'em coming, looking good so far. The use of a buffer is a good idea if it's a good buffer - makes the work a lot easier, and gives better results. However, a poor quality buffer may introduce defects, so tread carefully. :)

[saxoash]

buffers are good for applying the polish but you want a pc to remove swerls and scratches

[Luke]

Finished the car this evening.

I didn't get round to polishing it, because i have been too busy sorting out my sound system, so here's the photos. Let me know what you think.

Messing about with some settings...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1024.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1026.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1027.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1028.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1029.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1030.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1038.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1040.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1045.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1044.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/Westie_1998/IMG_1052.jpg

Thanks guys.

[PolishedBliss]

That's some pretty good wetness and gloss for silver. :thumbup:

[Luke]

Cheers mate.

It's actually Icelandic Grey :P

[PolishedBliss]

And mine's Arctic Grey... better known as silver! I'll rephrase... pretty good wetness and gloss for Icelandic Grey! :D:

[Luke]

Lol, fair does mate.

Thanks :)

[Jimbo]

Do you have a moto V3x!?

[Luke]

A what mate?

[Jimbo]

You know, the new Motorolla V3X.

I have one and it's got exactly the same settings as those pictures. (Antique mode, black and white mode, etc)

[Luke]

Ah right, no mate.

It's my Canon Ixus 50 camera, 5 megapixel.

[Jimbo]

Ah ok mate.

[m20pub]

nice clean intorier

[Yates]

nice field, was there any cows about?

[hesslevtr]

dogging spot

[Luke]

It's actually in a place called St Ive's, it's a golf club with woodlands etc.

Matt - No cows, that's just a little car park for the cars.