mattjonescardiff Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Here it is: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/show...344#post2128344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I will let it load now, and read it on my lunch break. Amazingly fast internet here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Great job there! Whats with the lawn mower lines though !! I really need to attack the engine bay soon. Need some APC though! Whats your thoughts on using washing up liquid on the engine areas? It's a good degreaser and I know it's not brilliant for the paint (I'd never use it on the oustide!!) but would it be ok on the engine bay and under the arches? I'm becoming cleanyourcar's best customer and as much as I'd like that title, I'd like to reduce my spending on bloody cleaning items lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thats some seriously impressive results on the leather! Good stuff mate, must be so satisfying to sit in/drive that car now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjonescardiff Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Great job there! Whats with the lawn mower lines though !! I really need to attack the engine bay soon. Need some APC though! Whats your thoughts on using washing up liquid on the engine areas? It's a good degreaser and I know it's not brilliant for the paint (I'd never use it on the oustide!!) but would it be ok on the engine bay and under the arches? I'm becoming cleanyourcar's best customer and as much as I'd like that title, I'd like to reduce my spending on bloody cleaning items lol. You can get APC from supermarkets (no need for specific Detailing brands as they're all the same). Washing-up liquid is roughly the same thing, there isn't much variation in this sort of cleaner, but I'd still say buy an APC liquid rather than fairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjonescardiff Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thats some seriously impressive results on the leather! Good stuff mate, must be so satisfying to sit in/drive that car now. Yeah it is very satisfying cheers buddy. Feels nice and clean and 'mine' now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rueh Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Looks really good matt, makes me want a front end respray to get rid of stone chips Not sure why the dealer I bought it off used a green touch up pen on a purple car! Thanks for the mention on the rain-X recommendation, its really good stuff if you make sure you apply it right, I find buffing it off with a damp MF cloth helps for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Looking Really Sharp there Dude ! Top Work ! Rain X FTW ! I even use it on my Headlight glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Great job there! Whats with the lawn mower lines though !! I really need to attack the engine bay soon. Need some APC though! Whats your thoughts on using washing up liquid on the engine areas? It's a good degreaser and I know it's not brilliant for the paint (I'd never use it on the oustide!!) but would it be ok on the engine bay and under the arches? I'm becoming cleanyourcar's best customer and as much as I'd like that title, I'd like to reduce my spending on bloody cleaning items lol. Get yourself some Daisy APC from Tesco mate. Does a great job, plus it smells good too Great for cleaning around the badges on the boot etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffman Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 great job mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Burns Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Daisy APC FTW! Ive been mooching around DW for a while now, theres even a pro detailer on there who is only 15 years old! he been doing it since he was 12. His business is called DetailMyRide.com Its madness to think that a 12 year old was detailing cars like BMWs and Mercs.... Great write up mate, the lines in the carpets are just the added touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Daisy APC FTW! Ive been mooching around DW for a while now, theres even a pro detailer on there who is only 15 years old! he been doing it since he was 12. His business is called DetailMyRide.com Its madness to think that a 12 year old was detailing cars like BMWs and Mercs.... He was posting on here some time back , basically making a Tw@t out of himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 There was a 15 year old, Bailes, on the 306 forum I am on. He was a detailer too from DW. He made a t**t out of himself too, their immaturity really does come out on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 There was a 15 year old, Bailes, on the 306 forum I am on. He was a detailer too from DW. He made a t**t out of himself too, their immaturity really does come out on the internet. IIRC he was trying to tell me that A/G Ultra deep shine isnt a Polish ! He even got half a dozen of his mates to sign up that very night to join in the argument ! , they all got Flamed BIG TIME ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Search his username on the internet lol, banned from like 3 ford forums for talking too much bulls*** about 'Daddy's car' Videos of him just revving the engine from cold, it's well funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Ha Ha ! Thats brilliant , i dont think he ever posted on here again after that night , and its well over a year ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Burns Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 He was posting on here some time back , basically making a Tw@t out of himself Hes got like 15000 posts on DW that kiddy has.... wonder how he gets time to do any detailing! IIRC he was trying to tell me that A/G Ultra deep shine isnt a Polish ! He even got half a dozen of his mates to sign up that very night to join in the argument ! , they all got Flamed BIG TIME ! Thats pretty school boy isnt it! I bet he was texting his "bruvs" getting them to join up as soon as.... Since ive been on here its happened a few times, you see new people and they kick up such a fuss after about 5 posts that they sort of make that decision not to come back again... Theres like 60/70 regular posters on here with a decent post count but loads have about 10-15 and then jog on..... Back on topic - How much was the steam cleaner buddy? The difference in the dirt on the doors is amazing, mines quite grubby to say the least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hes got like 15000 posts on DW that kiddy has.... wonder how he gets time to do any detailing! 15,000 FFS ? How many posts you can make about "Polishing a few old cars" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Burns Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I LIED!!! one quick search = Gaz W Posts = 17,182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I LIED!!! one quick search = Gaz W Posts = 17,182 FFS ! He really needs to get out more ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjonescardiff Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Hes got like 15000 posts on DW that kiddy has.... wonder how he gets time to do any detailing! Thats pretty school boy isnt it! I bet he was texting his "bruvs" getting them to join up as soon as.... Since ive been on here its happened a few times, you see new people and they kick up such a fuss after about 5 posts that they sort of make that decision not to come back again... Theres like 60/70 regular posters on here with a decent post count but loads have about 10-15 and then jog on..... Back on topic - How much was the steam cleaner buddy? The difference in the dirt on the doors is amazing, mines quite grubby to say the least... about fifyty pounds. If you don't want to spend the cash, apc and a stiff brush will get most out. Steaming is a lot easier though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Is APC ok to use on leather then Matt? I was always a bit dubious about what to put on my leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjonescardiff Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 No, I wouldn't advise APC on leather as it will be quite aggressive. Use specific leather cleaners where possible. If you only have access to APC then make sure it's a weak solution and only apply it with a soft microfibre cloth. Always follow up any leather cleaning with a conditioner to keep it nice and soft and supple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil_touring Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 What would you recommend for cloth seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
