Detailing - Is it worth it?

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Detailing - Is it worth it?

Post by PhilT » Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:58 pm

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.
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RE: Detailing - Is it worth it?

Post by S4INT » Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:10 pm

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. :thumbs:
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RE: Detailing - Is it worth it?

Post by loomx » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:10 pm

That is a serious shine... ;) you shouldnt be using a sponge, use a lambs wool mitt.
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Post by Shineman » Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:22 pm

Glad you were happy Phil, and thanks for the RS246 cap its great but my lad is trying to nick it from me :D
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Post by Shineman » Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:23 pm

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 :wink:
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Post by dace » Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:33 pm

Looks good Phil. Still not the fastest colour, even if it is clean...
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Post by PhilT » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:07 pm

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)
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Post by mikeyquattro » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:54 pm

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
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Post by PhilT » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:55 pm

Thanks Mike - I'm trying to use up some of my "old stock" :)
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Post by johneroberts » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:59 am

number plate is wonky :lol:
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Post by simple1 » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:08 am

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.

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Expect they were got on a promise too........ :roll:
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Post by johneroberts » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:22 pm

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.

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Expect they were got on a promise too........ :roll:

???????? :shock:
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