The Essex Dirty Car Competition
16 December 2012, 04:48 AM
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The Essex Dirty Car Competition
So whos got the most dirty Subaru Impreza from the Essex owners. Mine hasnt been washed for 2 months now but now i have loads of country lanes to go down so mines in a pretty bad state
Ill leave this thread open for a week for you guys to stick your pictures up then for a bit of fun we will do a poll with a prize to be won
Ill leave this thread open for a week for you guys to stick your pictures up then for a bit of fun we will do a poll with a prize to be won
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16 December 2012, 07:02 PM
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Sorry been shopping been mrs personal assistant today I'm knackered 
Bodski will take you up on your services one day mate . What are prices ?
Am I the only lazy sod that doesn't was his/hers car
Bodski will take you up on your services one day mate . What are prices ?
Am I the only lazy sod that doesn't was his/hers car
16 December 2012, 09:33 PM
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Pre wash with something along the lines of Autofinesse citrus power, this will help to loosen up all the bonded on dirt. Rinse with the pressure washer then a good Autobrite Snowfoam. Leave to linger and remove most of the other dirt. Again pressure wash off.
Quick look and feel of the paint to see If it will need tar and fallout removing. And use the appropriate products (Iron X & Autofinesse Obliterate)
2 Bucket wash with a nice strong shampoo (the opposite of what I'd usually use but this will help to remove whatever wax/sealent is already on the paint) dry with some decent drying towels.
Then paint Inspection. I dare say there will be some swirls and general signs of wear, this is not really the time of year to be machine polishing or doing full correction as there's not enough hours of daylight to get it finished. Clay to remove the last of any bonded crap in the paint then I'd recommended something along the lines of Dodo Juice Lime Prime or Werkstat Prime which will really get the paint clean before we add the top coat. Either applied by hand with a German applicator pad or use a DA Machine Polisher with a Chemical Guys Orange or Green pad.
Either wax or sealant whichever you prefer. I've done mine with Finish Kare 1000P which gives a high level of protection for the winter whilst still giving insane beading and gloss.
Clean the wheels with Wolf chemicals nano wheel cleaner or Autobrite very cherry non acid wheel cleaner. I prefer the Wolfs as it contains a ingredient which helps to stop wheel dust re bonding back onto the wheels.
Around 5-6 hours work.
Quick look and feel of the paint to see If it will need tar and fallout removing. And use the appropriate products (Iron X & Autofinesse Obliterate)
2 Bucket wash with a nice strong shampoo (the opposite of what I'd usually use but this will help to remove whatever wax/sealent is already on the paint) dry with some decent drying towels.
Then paint Inspection. I dare say there will be some swirls and general signs of wear, this is not really the time of year to be machine polishing or doing full correction as there's not enough hours of daylight to get it finished. Clay to remove the last of any bonded crap in the paint then I'd recommended something along the lines of Dodo Juice Lime Prime or Werkstat Prime which will really get the paint clean before we add the top coat. Either applied by hand with a German applicator pad or use a DA Machine Polisher with a Chemical Guys Orange or Green pad.
Either wax or sealant whichever you prefer. I've done mine with Finish Kare 1000P which gives a high level of protection for the winter whilst still giving insane beading and gloss.
Clean the wheels with Wolf chemicals nano wheel cleaner or Autobrite very cherry non acid wheel cleaner. I prefer the Wolfs as it contains a ingredient which helps to stop wheel dust re bonding back onto the wheels.
Around 5-6 hours work.
17 December 2012, 07:18 AM
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Ok mate 5-6 hours of work sounds impressive will be in touch closer to the time thanks , saw pics of your car really nice mate , would love a show motor but where I work its just not possible
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