Quick detail for the golf ;)

[Eshrules]

Gave the car a ruddy good clean today (approx 4 hours, not as bad as the 7 hour clean 3 weeks prior).... god knows she deserved it, hardly any reflection from the CG xxx applied 3 weeks ago and beading was so loose :( i'm not up to the standards of DW, but im getting there and this wasnt about paint correction, more preservation ;)

Befores(sorry for the lack of befores it was getting late and i had to get on :p)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00620.jpg

<shocked face> check out how filthy that boot is.... *mental note* dont leave car where 7 year old sister in laws can write their name in your filth

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00621.jpg

the filthiest wheel i have ever seen, excuse the absence of VW sticker... some little chav pinched it :mad:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00622.jpg

<shocked face again> hardly any reflection on the sides, that xxx needs a top up ;)

[Eshrules]

Afters

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00623.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00624.jpg

mmmm wetness :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00627.jpg
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http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00631.jpg

mmmm i do love reflections ;)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00632.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00633.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00634.jpg

[Veedubber]

Wow esh - not worthy! Great job well done - awesome reflections!! VERY clear!!

[Sam]

Come and do mine, I'll buy you a pint of water.

[Eshrules]

Come and do mine, I'll buy you a pint of water.

make it an ice cold 4pint pitcher of fosters and im all yours ;)

[Sam]

make it an ice cold 4pint pitcher of fosters and im all yours ;)

<smirk>

[valet magic]

nice reflection shots mate

[Eshrules]

nice reflection shots mate

and im not a pro :p

[valet magic]

still a good job mate i also like and use cg products aswell as lots of others if you want any tips just ask. :D

[Eshrules]

still a good job mate i also like and use cg products aswell as lots of others if you want any tips just ask. :D

i spend a lot of time on detailing world, reading up, my head hurts with all the info over there.

the one thing i am having trouble with, is my headlight lenses (glass) they seem to be 'spotted', not crystal clear like they once were.... any suggestions on how to get these clean? or is this just something that happens over time

[Col]

i spend a lot of time on detailing world, reading up, my head hurts with all the info over there.

the one thing i am having trouble with, is my headlight lenses (glass) they seem to be 'spotted', not crystal clear like they once were.... any suggestions on how to get these clean? or is this just something that happens over time

I think they get pitted with stone chips and the only answer is new lights !

[Eshrules]

I think they get pitted with stone chips and the only answer is new lights !

its not that.... its quite hard to explain, in fact im not entirely sure its on the outside of the lense. its kinda like if you dont clean a window for ages and ages and it gets slightly dis-colored in places?

[valet magic]

generally speaking i would use my pc with a little super resin polish as it is only mildly abbrasive and wont scratch the lense but you could try by hand, failing that use meguires glass cleaner neat with a terry toweland really give it some :D and yes DW is a very good place for getting the low down on whats what. next time your on there look my name up and see what you think of my details (my name is the same as on this forum) hope i have helped
Robbie

[Col]

its not that.... its quite hard to explain, in fact im not entirely sure its on the outside of the lense. its kinda like if you dont clean a window for ages and ages and it gets slightly dis-colored in places?

I know exactly what you mean now, it's like a 'haze' on the inside.

The problem with the Golf lights is that you can't get in them... I had one or two dead flies in mine as well until I blew them out with an airline.

The only way I can think is to remove them from the car, remove all the bulbs and the level motors then wash them out with some soapy water and carefully rinse finishing off the final few rinses with distilled water so as to not leave any residue.

[Eshrules]

baby has been well overdue for a clean for a few weeks now.... beading was poor, hardly any reflection the shine had dissapeared and the tyres had turned brown..... method used :
Wash using 2 bucket method, wash mitt and AG body conditioning shampoo
rinse using hosepipe and water (lol)
dry
applied AG SRP using Meg's sponge applicator, buffed with M/F cloth
applied AG EGP using Meg's sponge applicator. This confused me a bit and taught me a lesson.... READ THE INFO.... its a liquid, smells like petrol, the idea is you apply a very thin, even layer of it, let it dry for 30/60 mins ( i did about 40) and then buff off lightly with a m/f. this is what gives the 'clinical' shine to the car.
Applied CG XXX hardcore wax using Meg's sponge applicator, left for around 5 mins then buffed with a M/F clothfor the tyres i used AG instant tyre dressing and the windows, AG Fast glass....see what you think ;)

Full Side Shot

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00730.jpg

Reflectionism :p

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00738.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00737.jpg
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http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00733.jpg

[Eshrules]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00731.jpg

[valet magic]

Sure is looking well mate :D

[Eshrules]

Sure is looking well mate :D

thats reminded me, i might need your help with removing my nasty key scratch....

ive had a few discussions here and there, but i need definite info on how to do it :( im sure i can get away without having to respray if its done right....

also, theres one paint 'blister' ive found which is starting to rust, whats the best way to tackle these?:Blush2:

[Lis]

Oooh very nice and shiney!! Love before and after photos, car seems to look even better when you've got pictures of it dirty to compare to! :D

[Veedubber]

Nice one, Carl! Those reflections are pretty tight!!




applied AG SRP using Meg's sponge applicator, buffed with M/F cloth
applied AG EGP using Meg's sponge applicator. This confused me a bit and taught me a lesson.... READ THE INFO.... its a liquid, smells like petrol, the idea is you apply a very thin, even layer of it, let it dry for 30/60 mins ( i did about 40) and then buff off lightly with a m/f. this is what gives the 'clinical' shine to the car.
Applied CG XXX hardcore wax using Meg's sponge applicator, left for around 5 mins then buffed with a M/F clothWhat is this Meg's sponge applicator of which you speak?

[Sam]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00731.jpg

Wow, it's like a never-ending mirror - car/head/car/head/and repeat.

I'm only jealous, I had to do the garden this weekend and my car looks disgusting :(

[valet magic]

thats reminded me, i might need your help with removing my nasty key scratch....

ive had a few discussions here and there, but i need definite info on how to do it :( im sure i can get away without having to respray if its done right....

also, theres one paint 'blister' ive found which is starting to rust, whats the best way to tackle these?:Blush2:

need pics mate :D

[Eshrules]

Nice one, Carl! Those reflections are pretty tight!!

[/list]What is this Meg's sponge applicator of which you speak?

meguiars! it was during one of my many trips to ********* whilst the 3 for 2 was on, £4 for 2 pads, which isnt a bad price anyway, but when they're free its even better ;)

[Eshrules]

Wow, it's like a never-ending mirror - car/head/car/head/and repeat.

I'm only jealous, I had to do the garden this weekend and my car looks disgusting :(

LMAO tis a nasty thing jealousy ;)

[Eshrules]

need pics mate :D
ill take some 2mos mate ;) the keys pretty bad, theres a quite a few shallow scratches too.... i wana get those sorted when i've sorted the bad boy out. there dont seem to be any holograms, but theres a fair amount of swirls.... ill be taxing your brain/skills quite a lot ;) (hope you dont mind)


for now, ive included a beadage pic from this morning :D only had time to do the one, as it was raining and the neighbor was looking at me funny

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/eshrules/DSC00739.jpg

[golf tdi 02]

the beading looks a little loose like the golf i polished ? :confused:
what polish are you useing ?

[Eshrules]

the beading looks a little loose like the golf i polished ? :confused:
what polish are you useing ?

thats because its on the wing ;) dont forget, gravity is a swine .....

ill try and get a pic of the roof when its beading later.....

im using AG SRP:Blush:

[valet magic]

yeah mate just ask what ever you need to know and ill do my best to help mate :D

[golf tdi 02]

how long do you leave a.g hard wax on for before buffing off :confused:

[Eshrules]

how long do you leave a.g hard wax on for before buffing off :confused:

hard wax??

the only things i used were :

AG Super Resin Polish
AG Extra gloss protection.

SRP was applied, left for 5 mins, buffed off, EGP was applied, left for around 30/40 mins, then buffed off, topped off with an application of CG XXX wax :beerchug:

[golf tdi 02]

how long do you leave ag hard wax on for before buffing off
thanks rich...

[Eshrules]

how long do you leave ag hard wax on for before buffing off
thanks rich...

i just answered that above? ^^^^

[golf tdi 02]

i just answered that above? ^^^^

sorry carl the question was for valet magic ;)

how long do you leave auto glym liquid hard wax on for before buffing off please
very much helpful :beerchug:

rich...

[valet magic]

Hello mate i have not personally used it but if i did with it being a sealant i would apply a layer to the whole vehicle leave for 20 minutes to cure then buff off let the car stand for half hour and do the first step again.
The most important thing to remember when using a sealant be it AG, Megs or any other is to leave it on for a while for it to cure and bond to the cars paint work
Hope this has helped
Robbie :D

[golf tdi 02]

thanks mate soon as i get some dry weather ill give it another go.
i have really noticed a difference with this sealant my car doesnt get as dirty after its been sealed
the dirt just dont stick to the car
thanks again
rich..

[valet magic]

Glad it helped mate :D Also for the ultimate finish without the need for a wax use chemical guys jetseal you wont believe your eyes and it will last at least 6 months per application :D

[Col]

Do you all rate the AG sealer ?

I love the SRP having been away using the megs stuff for a few years which by the way seems to last only a few weeks.

Now though I'm into Collinite wax. Nothing else like it in my opinion, you might get a better shine but nothing lasts or beads as well as the Collinite.

[golf tdi 02]

i do rate autoglym radiant wax to start then super resin then liquid hard wax and wow the dirt just wont stick to you car like in the rain all the splash marks up the doors.
it just dont stick and it lasts on mine for around a month

:beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

[Bigfella]

eshrules i have the same car as you but in dragon green.When the DI in TDi is both red is that 150 bhp?
When i bought the car i was told that it was?
P.S what cleaning products do you all use for paint and wheels etc...

[golf tdi 02]

have a look in the boot under the carpet and this will tell you if the car is a 150 or 130nbhp
its a white sticker
:beerchug::beerchug:

[Bigfella]

Just looked under carpet and there are 2 stickers.
One is stuck to the carpet and one is on the bodywork.

The one on the bodywork has loads of blocked numbers on it,and
the other seems to tell when the car was made.
Not sure where to find the BHP m8.
Sorry to be a pain but any idea which one it is, and where on the sticker does it tell you?

Cheers m8 :Blush: