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Detailing - Is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:58 pm
by PhilT
That's a question I have asked myself for many years.... After all I know how to use a sponge and polish!!
Well time is precious, the RS4 had some paint spots on it from my neighbour's fence painting, and the RS6 just needed some TLC. All I can say is that it's not something I would have done too regularly, but probably a yearly/6 month job well worth having done. The biggest improvement is the feel of the paint.
Here are some pics of the 6 (Weather did not permit ot get ones of the 4). The second pic is a little plug for Swiss Tony.
RE: Detailing - Is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:10 pm
by S4INT
Looking good Phil. Definitely worth doing once/twice a year. Avus is not an easy colour to get a good deep shine on, but yours looks great.
RE: Detailing - Is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:10 pm
by loomx
That is a serious shine...
you shouldnt be using a sponge, use a lambs wool mitt.
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:22 pm
by Shineman
Glad you were happy Phil, and thanks for the RS246 cap its great but my lad is trying to nick it from me
Re: RE: Detailing - Is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:23 pm
by Shineman
loomx wrote:That is a serious shine...
you shouldnt be using a sponge, use a lambs wool mitt.
Dont worry buddy ive left him a Lambs wool mitt and some pH neutral shampoo
RE: Re: RE: Detailing - Is it worth it?
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:33 pm
by dace
Looks good Phil. Still not the fastest colour, even if it is clean...
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:07 pm
by PhilT
Thanks Guys. I gave the 6 a follow-up clean the other day. Finished it off with a Meguiar's Stage 3 polish and Rain X.
(Check out the nice Milltek tips)
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:54 pm
by mikeyquattro
PhilT wrote: Finished it off with a Meguiar's Stage 3 polish
(Check out the nice Milltek tips)
Get some collinite 476. Lasts much longer than megs
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:55 pm
by PhilT
Thanks Mike - I'm trying to use up some of my "old stock"
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:59 am
by johneroberts
number plate is wonky
Tony wheres my mitt you said you would send
Cheers
jr
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:08 am
by simple1
PhilT wrote:Thanks Guys. I gave the 6 a follow-up clean the other day. Finished it off with a Meguiar's Stage 3 polish and Rain X.
(Check out the nice Milltek tips)
Expect they were got on a promise too........
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:22 pm
by johneroberts
simple1 wrote:PhilT wrote:Thanks Guys. I gave the 6 a follow-up clean the other day. Finished it off with a Meguiar's Stage 3 polish and Rain X.
(Check out the nice Milltek tips)
Expect they were got on a promise too........
????????
jr