The BIG clean... - Saxperience

Luke · 24th July 2006, 21:59

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...

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 · 24th July 2006, 22:01

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

Luke · 24th July 2006, 22:03

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

My VTR thread and this one

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

Dan · 24th July 2006, 22:53

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

Luke · 24th July 2006, 22:54

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 · 24th July 2006, 23:01

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 · 24th July 2006, 23:05

it didn't even look dirty when i saw it on sunday! maybe im just used to the state of mine

looks very clean though, will look at other pics later on tomorrow

Luke · 24th July 2006, 23:07

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 · 25th July 2006, 10:37

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

Have a productive day:Y:

Luke · 25th July 2006, 10:46

Cheers mate.

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

landy · 25th July 2006, 10:54

wht have u got to see louise

Luke · 25th July 2006, 10:58

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

Luke · 25th July 2006, 12:21

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 · 25th July 2006, 17:37

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 · 25th July 2006, 21:43

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 · 25th July 2006, 21:45

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

Luke · 25th July 2006, 21:46

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...