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Old 21-11-2011, 10:13 AM
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Unfortunately, I didn't get much opportunity to take pictures during the day, we were pretty busy from start to finish. But here's a few.

Snowfoam / Washing / Claying / rinsing done etc



Then it's fast forward right to the end of the day. There was literally n time to take any other pics







This shot doesn't work as well in total darkness, it's a much better process done during daylight, luckily I was able to bounce the flash and at least get close to what we were looking for.



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Old 21-11-2011, 10:41 AM
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Beeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaa-utifulllll!!!!! When can i drop mine off??
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Old 21-11-2011, 11:58 AM
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Great result!

How long on average do you think it should take to claybar a car? Or does it depend on certain factors like the product your using or how much crud is on the car!?
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Old 21-11-2011, 12:01 PM
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I'm now sat at my desk sporting a semi!! Top work!
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Old 21-11-2011, 12:24 PM
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Cheers chaps

Tomma, clay really depends on several things. Contaminate levels (tar & sap being the worst).

Prep before claying as follows, we always Rinse, foam, rinse, wash, rinse, treat any stubborn muck (tar etc), rinse. Then and only then do you clay. As long as the stubborns have been treated properly, they will come off with the clay, don't rub in the treatment and tar before though If you are using something like Tardis, it's safest to treat and clay it one panel at a time.

I would say to be safe it takes 2 of us claying anywhere 20-30 mins. That is minus doing alloys. We always remove the wheels to clean them thoroughly and get under the arches, brake callipers, suspension etc.
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Old 21-11-2011, 01:40 PM
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that's clearly where i'm going wrong, when i've been claying my car the bar has been getting stuck on the bodywork and bits of the bar have smeared off....

Back to car cleaning school for me i think OR get a decent detail sounds better!!

Thanks for the advice much appreciated!
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Old 21-11-2011, 01:52 PM
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spot on guys,bet your well happy GUY B. now stop lifting the table
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Old 21-11-2011, 02:23 PM
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that's clearly where i'm going wrong, when i've been claying my car the bar has been getting stuck on the bodywork and bits of the bar have smeared off....

Back to car cleaning school for me i think OR get a decent detail sounds better!!

Thanks for the advice much appreciated!
What kind of lube are you using for the clay Tomma?
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Old 21-11-2011, 02:42 PM
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Stunning.
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Old 21-11-2011, 03:22 PM
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What kind of lube are you using for the clay Tomma?
Just the meguiar's clay kit as a pack, i'm not really clued up on what to buy so any suggestions for a basic detailing kit would be helpful.... maybe post a 'dummies guide' thread for a car cleaning kit, don't want to hijack Guy's thread!
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Old 21-11-2011, 03:23 PM
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don't want to hijack Guy's thread!
Hijack away mate, I do it often enough
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Old 21-11-2011, 03:41 PM
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Hijack away mate, I do it often enough
ha ha!

car looks awesome and the despoilered look is growing on me by the day!
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Old 21-11-2011, 03:46 PM
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Just the meguiar's clay kit as a pack, i'm not really clued up on what to buy so any suggestions for a basic detailing kit would be helpful.... maybe post a 'dummies guide' thread for a car cleaning kit, don't want to hijack Guy's thread!
As long as you are using the lube that's part of that kit, you should be fine. Just take the time to get the **** off first, as per the earlier post. It can be laborious but it's ultimately worth the effort.
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Old 21-11-2011, 03:50 PM
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As long as you are using the lube that's part of that kit, you should be fine. Just take the time to get the **** off first, as per the earlier post. It can be laborious but it's ultimately worth the effort.
okey cokey i'll give it another go and see how i get on!
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okey cokey i'll give it another go and see how i get on!
This is the stuff I use

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detail...2/prod_37.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detail.../prod_594.html

You are better IMHO getting a concentrate like this and making up a spray bottle yourself, make sure you use plenty
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Old 21-11-2011, 04:54 PM
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that's clearly where i'm going wrong, when i've been claying my car the bar has been getting stuck on the bodywork and bits of the bar have smeared off....

Back to car cleaning school for me i think OR get a decent detail sounds better!!

Thanks for the advice much appreciated!
Same happened to me when i used to clay my wagon, if it starts sticking, lube it! works in the bedroom too, she loves a good claying.
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Old 21-11-2011, 05:10 PM
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This is the stuff I use

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detail...2/prod_37.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detail.../prod_594.html

You are better IMHO getting a concentrate like this and making up a spray bottle yourself, make sure you use plenty
I'll get some of that action later, it's clearly a performance upgrade and will help the car become more streamlined!!
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Old 21-11-2011, 05:18 PM
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Same happened to me when i used to clay my wagon, if it starts sticking, lube it! works in the bedroom too, she loves a good claying.
ha ha! that'll end up with me getting an ass whooping!!

'clay, isn't that what they make pots with?' will be the exact words that come out of her mouth!!

yesterday i filled up a hot water bottle to relieve a bit of muscular pain and i kid you not she said 'oh, it's not going to set fire to the bed is it??'
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Old 21-11-2011, 06:29 PM
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ha ha! that'll end up with me getting an ass whooping!!

'clay, isn't that what they make pots with?' will be the exact words that come out of her mouth!!

yesterday i filled up a hot water bottle to relieve a bit of muscular pain and i kid you not she said 'oh, it's not going to set fire to the bed is it??'
Ha ha ha, fookin priceless
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Old 21-11-2011, 06:51 PM
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Love those rims and the de-spoilered look is spot on!
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Old 21-11-2011, 07:06 PM
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What polish are you using Chaps??
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What polish are you using Chaps??
Menzerna

Guys had a 2 stage polish, 1 cut & 1 Final finish, then there were 2 other machine stages before wax.
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Old 21-11-2011, 07:40 PM
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Guys car sits propper low , with the rear arches rolled , it's spot on .
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Old 22-11-2011, 04:35 PM
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Really nice matey,really nice,guys done perfect job



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Old 22-11-2011, 06:21 PM
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Another great job chaps Really like the look of your car Guy
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Old 22-11-2011, 07:42 PM
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Thanks gents
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Old 22-11-2011, 08:53 PM
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Old 22-11-2011, 09:26 PM
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Looking good chaps,cant wait to have mine done next spring.
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Very nice The bonnet is like a mirror! Quick question, any idea where I can get one of these de badge Subaru top grills from?
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:37 PM
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Very nice The bonnet is like a mirror! Quick question, any idea where I can get one of these de badge Subaru top grills from?
You can't, you have to get your original one de-badged mate
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:49 PM
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Ahh I see, little project for me then
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The cleanest I've ever seen your car looking Guy: just make sure you keep it that way!
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