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Old 19 March 2009, 12:12 PM
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Hi,

Not been on for a while been busy since the Scoob went and was replaced with an M3

I need your assistance if possible, I believe someone on here does detailing, i'm looking for the full lot, clay, wax, machine polish, paintwork correction etc.

I'll need the paint measuring and cutting back as I was beaten sh*tless by a gravel lorry this morning and literally have 100+ chips in total across my bonnet, bumper, arch, window and roof.

I did save links to recommended ones in Essex previously but that PC hard-drive died (won't acutally power up) so i've lost my favourites.

So basically looking for a detailer who can do this work or recommendations.

I've no issues with travelling 100+ miles if it means I get a good job done.

Looking for this to be done a.s.a.p if possible as well.

Kind Regards,

Andy
Old 19 March 2009, 12:15 PM
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mneame -

http://www.2clearbuckets.com/
Old 19 March 2009, 12:16 PM
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yep neamo is your man !!
Old 19 March 2009, 12:18 PM
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Which reminds me....I'm in desperate need of a couple more Poorboys waffle weave towels.

Have you got any Matt?

Let me know, if you haven't got any I will order them from Polished Bliss.
Old 19 March 2009, 12:23 PM
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Matt has a range of tasty detailing products and knows how to use them and even has a beemer too
Old 19 March 2009, 12:41 PM
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Ok guys thanks! will make contact with him
Old 19 March 2009, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
Which reminds me....I'm in desperate need of a couple more Poorboys waffle weave towels.

Have you got any Matt?

Let me know, if you haven't got any I will order them from Polished Bliss.
If matt doesn't have any let me know Fozzie was gonna order some bits myself. saves some carriage charges.
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Dropped an e-mail direct to that e-mail addy off the site.

Thanks once again
Old 19 March 2009, 01:04 PM
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another vote for 2 clear buckets from me...
Old 19 March 2009, 02:20 PM
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who me. email heading back your way Andy

no towels at the moment but i also need to place an order. I don't stock products at the moment. well only what's left over from before, but no towels i'm afraid. want to order in 1 go?
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2 poorboys wheel sealant for me.
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i need a couple of waffle towels if possible.

cheers
Old 19 March 2009, 04:50 PM
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I need a new wash mitt and some snow foam
Old 19 March 2009, 05:02 PM
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So we have:
  • SirFozz - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Spec C - 2 x Poorboys wheel sealant
  • Spally - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Mark B4 - Wash mitt & snow foam

Anything else?
Old 19 March 2009, 05:10 PM
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So we have:
  • SirFozz - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Spec C - 2 x Poorboys wheel sealant
  • Spally - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Mark B4 - Wash mitt & snow foam
  • Dazza - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels

Anything else?

get ordering neamey boy !!!!

which reminds me, got busted by the neighbour with my hand up the exhaust pipe today!!!! oooerrrr.... it does look good though !!! ps: if anyone needs some degreaser, that orange stuff that matt sells is the nuts and can be watered down and used on the alloys without harm!!!

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So we have:
  • SirFozz - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Spec C - 2 x Poorboys wheel sealant
  • Spally - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Mark B4 - Wash mitt & snow foam
  • Dazza - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • kevdsti - 4 x Poorboys waffle weave towels, megs hyper shampoo
  • mneame - megs hyper shampoo, megs last touch, wash mitt, gloss it claybar, megs apc, megs super degreaser - how much
Anything else?



get ordering neamey boy !!!!

which reminds me, got busted by the neighbour with my hand up the exhaust pipe today!!!! oooerrrr.... it does look good though !!! ps: if anyone needs some degreaser, that orange stuff that matt sells is the nuts and can be watered down and used on the alloys without harm!!!
gotta have a clean pipe, ooooer
Old 19 March 2009, 05:19 PM
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Default Actually, make it 3!!!!!!

So we have:
  • SirFozz - 3 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Spec C - 2 x Poorboys wheel sealant
  • Spally - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Mark B4 - Wash mitt & snow foam
  • Dazza - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • kevdsti - 4 x Poorboys waffle weave towels, megs hyper shampoo
  • mneame - megs hyper shampoo, megs last touch, wash mitt, gloss it claybar, megs apc, megs super degreaser - how much
Anything else?
Old 19 March 2009, 05:26 PM
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What do you boys do with your waffle weaves ? I see we need some care tips
Old 19 March 2009, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
What do you boys do with your waffle weaves ? I see we need some care tips


to rejouvinate (sp) your micro fibre towels, simply add 100ml of distilled malt vinegar into the wash process. then rewash in detergent to remove any trace of the vinegar smell. this will help to fluff them up and bring them back to lift.

what ever you do pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease don't put fabric conditioner on them. they then simply won't soak up anywhere near as much water.

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Old 19 March 2009, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
What do you boys do with your waffle weaves ? I see we need some care tips

I've only got one and find it gets too wet to do the whole car and it's a pain trying to wring it out. Also, if I have the urge to do the Mrs car straight after mine then it's nice to start with fresh towels!
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Tumble dry low setting also, without bounce.

Pat dry with a spritzed weave, no friction pleased.

Drying cloths should last the average owner ages.
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
I've only got one and find i need a new one. so i'll have a nice new one for the scoob and then the wifes car can get the old one.
edited for accuracy
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....ok, maybe
Old 19 March 2009, 05:58 PM
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2 waffle towels for me please
Old 19 March 2009, 09:07 PM
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funny you should say that fozzie, i need 3 towels now!! lol

So we have:
  • SirFozz - 3 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Spec C - 2 x Poorboys wheel sealant
  • Spally - 3 x Poorboys waffle weave towels & 1 wash mitt
  • Mark B4 - Wash mitt & snow foam
  • Dazza - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • kevdsti - 4 x Poorboys waffle weave towels, megs hyper shampoo
  • mneame - megs hyper shampoo, megs last touch, wash mitt, gloss it claybar, megs apc, megs super degreaser - how much
Anything else?
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you should say that fozzie, i need 3 towels now!! lol

So we have:
  • SirFozz - 3 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • Spec C - 2 x Poorboys wheel sealant
  • Spally - 3 x Poorboys waffle weave towels & 1 wash mitt, oh and some shampoo.
  • Mark B4 - Wash mitt & snow foam
  • Dazza - 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
  • kevdsti - 4 x Poorboys waffle weave towels, megs hyper shampoo
  • mneame - megs hyper shampoo, megs last touch, wash mitt, gloss it claybar, megs apc, megs super degreaser - how much
  • S600B_ DC 2 x Poorboys waffle weave towels
Anything else?
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I could do with a new cloth to wash the car with but don't want a mitt, any suggestions.

Used to have a swissol towel sort of thing and it was
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Dave, I use one of these and they are great.

Wash Schmitt.

The ShMITT Multi-purpose Foam Mitts
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
Dave, I use one of these and they are great.

Wash Schmitt.

The ShMITT Multi-purpose Foam Mitts
Stu looks ok where can I get one from to try?
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Matt might be able to get them ?


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