It didn't rain this weekend...

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It didn't rain this weekend...

Post by CliveH » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:30 pm

...so I gave the car the 3 step Meguairs treatment, well 4 steps actually as I started off with the clay bar...
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Post by CliveH » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:35 pm

Some more :
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RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
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RE: More pics...

Post by Peakz » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:40 pm

By 'eck that looks grand!
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Post by CliveH » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:43 pm

Thanks Paz :thumbs: - sorry the photos aren't up to your standards, and a lot is lost in the compression to fit the forum image sizes actually.
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RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
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Post by Peakz » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:52 pm

So did you claybar in the direction of the airflow over the car?
More importantly how long did it take you.
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Post by CliveH » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:58 pm

I missed that instruction :roll:

Took me a good full day (about 5 hours on Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday), but very satisfying.

Apart from the odd stone chip, it looks almost showroom condition.
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RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
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Post by neily » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:04 pm

Clive - looking v good.....any chance of sending one of the peasants down to Essex to clay my RS4 ????
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Post by Peakz » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:06 pm

I know what you mean about it being satisfying to see the fruits of your labour, she certainly looks clean and shiny.

There are some good tips on stonechip repairs on the Detailing World forum, looks scary using 1200 grit wet & dry paper on your car but the results are amazing.
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Post by CliveH » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:09 pm

Lets try this...

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Post by neily » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:15 pm

Ok. Now I have cleaning envy.... :oops:

Couldn't spare the time for a full clay session this week-end, but did manage to get the Meguiars out for a couple of hrs.....

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Post by Philws4 » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:19 pm

Very impressive Clive, i too would only use meg's products :thumbs: .
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Post by Peakz » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:20 pm

Love the RS4 bumper :)
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Post by dace » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:41 pm

Great work Clive, the car looks superb...
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Post by davs4 » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:56 pm

Thats looking good Clive.Neily your's too. Which Meguairs do you use? I used Gold at the weekend, but also have NXT. I last clay bar'd mine a few months ago but find the paintwork is still smooth.
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Post by CliveH » Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:59 am

Neily - yours is looking good too :thumbs:

Davs4 - I used the Meguairs 3 Step (Paint Renovator, Polish, Carnauba Wax) preceded by a wash and claybar (also a Meg's product)
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RS4 B7 phantom black saloon, mint, fully loaded, low mileage - FOR SALE!- http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=88981
S8 D2 facelift, RS6 C5 saloon, both gone but not forgotten
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