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Streeters · Feb 14th, 2008, 10:49 AM

Awesome job Andy, i've seen pics of dawns car on here before and it always looked good, but that is a stunning detail, and those exhaust tips........ i know what to use now

NickyJ · Feb 14th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Well done Andy, she looks fantastic, well worth all the effort

AndyH_MCS · Feb 14th, 2008, 11:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Streeters (original)

Awesome job Andy, i've seen pics of dawns car on here before and it always looked good, but that is a stunning detail, and those exhaust tips........ i know what to use now

Thanks

Just be careful with it and only use it on the inside of the exhaust! I wouldn't dare use it on the outside as i think it could damage the finish. Some Megs Metal Polysh is great for the outside

Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original)

Well done Andy, she looks fantastic, well worth all the effort

Thanks Nicky

I though it might prevoke a post from you

Ant FR · Feb 14th, 2008, 11:42 AM

interesting, do me a favour. I don't want to go technical and spend hundreds of quid on all the gear, but i want to give mine a good going over soon, so would love to know a basic requirement list of things to buy to get a good finish.

I keep seeing this claybar stuff and think my car would really appreciate a bit of it, esepcially on my 5yr old black roof.

So can you give us novices a basic starter kit guide of what we should go and buy to give a good finish. Cheers

AndyH_MCS · Feb 14th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

interesting, do me a favour. I don't want to go technical and spend hundreds of quid on all the gear, but i want to give mine a good going over soon, so would love to know a basic requirement list of things to buy to get a good finish.

I keep seeing this claybar stuff and think my car would really appreciate a bit of it, esepcially on my 5yr old black roof.

So can you give us novices a basic starter kit guide of what we should go and buy to give a good finish. Cheers

No probs Ant. I'm drawing up a guide on another forum for this so i'll pop it on here as well

NickyJ · Feb 14th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndyH_MCS (original)

Thanks Nicky

I though it might prevoke a post from you

Andy I was just thinking, is your house as immaculately clean as Dawn' car?

ollies · Feb 14th, 2008, 01:06 PM

fantastic job mate looks awsome

wanna do mine lol

AndyH_MCS · Feb 14th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original)

Andy I was just thinking, is your house as immaculately clean as Dawn' car?

Not a chance

Mind you i do get a bit anal when doing the washing up

PmP · Feb 14th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Excellent job, your good when you get the wet n dry out, n wish I could afford a depth gauge. One thing, the tyres need a little dressing in the last photo there lad, lol.

Dawn · Feb 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Excellent job, your good when you get the wet n dry out, n wish I could afford a depth gauge. One thing, the tyres need a little dressing in the last photo there lad, lol.

Poor Andy ! worked his nu*s off for my car...
We ran out of daylight

And i sooo tried too hide my tires/tyres in the pics

Trust you to notice

Meeerrrk · Feb 14th, 2008, 07:48 PM

superb job there, big respect where its due from me.

im only just getting into proper detailing, as you know andy i am looking for a PC to get me started.

photos and write ups like that make everyone realise the benifits.

I was trying to explain to someone today what its all about (all my products were delivered to work!) and the only way i could explain it was "the car will be better than new"! in your case with "Dawns" car tha certainly is the case!

Mark

Dawn · Feb 14th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original)

Andy I was just thinking, is your house as immaculately clean as Dawn' car?

Pfftt ! you should have seen the state he left my spare room in !

:

..Just kidding !

Meeerrrk · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:17 PM

a question; do you use the 3M blue masking tape?

i'm not sure which to buy, i dont want it falling off all the time!!

ScottyBoy · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original)

a question; do you use the 3M blue masking tape?

i'm not sure which to buy, i dont want it falling off all the time!!

Yes thats the stuff you need mate.

AndyH_MCS · Feb 15th, 2008, 08:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original)

a question; do you use the 3M blue masking tape?

i'm not sure which to buy, i dont want it falling off all the time!!

The blue 3M tape is perfect. I use a combination of the 25mm and 50mm wide stuff

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Excellent job, your good when you get the wet n dry out, n wish I could afford a depth gauge. One thing, the tyres need a little dressing in the last photo there lad, lol.

It makes me chuckle when i get the wet/dry paper on cars. People go into shock

It just needs a gentle hand and lots of checking! There are a couple of gauges floating around for sale on Detailing World iirc. Might be worth a look. Best tool i've bought even if it is a little time consuming!

Always one

LOL Yes i did forget/run out of time

Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original)

superb job there, big respect where its due from me.

im only just getting into proper detailing, as you know andy i am looking for a PC to get me started.

photos and write ups like that make everyone realise the benifits.

I was trying to explain to someone today what its all about (all my products were delivered to work!) and the only way i could explain it was "the car will be better than new"! in your case with "Dawns" car tha certainly is the case!

Mark

Thanks Mark

Did that chap on Detailing World get back to you? That kit is a bargin if you can snap it up!

Meeerrrk · Feb 15th, 2008, 08:20 AM

Hi Andy,

thanks for the info on the tape will get some on order.

Yes, thanks very much for that link. believe it or not he lives just 10mins away from me too so i said i'll pick it up. Thanks for the help on that, but it does mean you'll have to find another buyer for yours im afraid! sorry!

AndyH_MCS · Feb 15th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original)

Hi Andy,

thanks for the info on the tape will get some on order.

Yes, thanks very much for that link. believe it or not he lives just 10mins away from me too so i said i'll pick it up. Thanks for the help on that, but it does mean you'll have to find another buyer for yours im afraid! sorry!

Glad to be of help

At the end of the day you have to get whats right for you! I think i have someone lined up anyway

If you need any advice when using it just pm or email me

Meeerrrk · Feb 15th, 2008, 05:57 PM

thanks andy. ive read the great "beginners guide" on detailing world, and i have a folder full of links in my favourites. I guess its just a matter of reading it all again, and giving it a careful go!

topbox · Feb 16th, 2008, 05:58 PM

awesome i think i will read this again, its aspiring.
well done

R99 · Feb 16th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Top Job. Having a black car I can appreciate what a job that would have been, they show up all the marks!

I wish mine was swirl free!

I think this summer I might have to call upon the help of a professional.

Feb 14th, 2008, 10:49 AM	#21
Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 460 Offline	Awesome job Andy, i've seen pics of dawns car on here before and it always looked good, but that is a stunning detail, and those exhaust tips........ i know what to use now Now with added JCW Sound

Feb 14th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
ollies in a works Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gateshead Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 413 Offline	fantastic job mate looks awsome wanna do mine lol ollies

Feb 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 3,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original) Excellent job, your good when you get the wet n dry out, n wish I could afford a depth gauge. One thing, the tyres need a little dressing in the last photo there lad, lol. Poor Andy ! worked his nu*s off for my car... We ran out of daylight And i sooo tried too hide my tires/tyres in the pics Trust you to notice EssexMINI2 click me

Feb 14th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#31 (permalink)
Meeerrrk MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 447 Offline	superb job there, big respect where its due from me. im only just getting into proper detailing, as you know andy i am looking for a PC to get me started. photos and write ups like that make everyone realise the benifits. I was trying to explain to someone today what its all about (all my products were delivered to work!) and the only way i could explain it was "the car will be better than new"! in your case with "Dawns" car tha certainly is the case! Mark 2002 Dark Silver & Black Cooper S : Loads 'a Mods

Feb 14th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#32 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 3,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original) Andy I was just thinking, is your house as immaculately clean as Dawn' car? Pfftt ! you should have seen the state he left my spare room in !:..Just kidding ! EssexMINI2 click me

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Feb 14th, 2008, 11:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
NickyJ Not long now ............ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 7,060 Offline	Well done Andy, she looks fantastic, well worth all the effort

Feb 14th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Streeters (original) Awesome job Andy, i've seen pics of dawns car on here before and it always looked good, but that is a stunning detail, and those exhaust tips........ i know what to use now Thanks Just be careful with it and only use it on the inside of the exhaust! I wouldn't dare use it on the outside as i think it could damage the finish. Some Megs Metal Polysh is great for the outside Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original) Well done Andy, she looks fantastic, well worth all the effort Thanks Nicky I though it might prevoke a post from you

Feb 14th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#24 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 1,832 Offline	interesting, do me a favour. I don't want to go technical and spend hundreds of quid on all the gear, but i want to give mine a good going over soon, so would love to know a basic requirement list of things to buy to get a good finish. I keep seeing this claybar stuff and think my car would really appreciate a bit of it, esepcially on my 5yr old black roof. So can you give us novices a basic starter kit guide of what we should go and buy to give a good finish. Cheers

Feb 14th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) interesting, do me a favour. I don't want to go technical and spend hundreds of quid on all the gear, but i want to give mine a good going over soon, so would love to know a basic requirement list of things to buy to get a good finish. I keep seeing this claybar stuff and think my car would really appreciate a bit of it, esepcially on my 5yr old black roof. So can you give us novices a basic starter kit guide of what we should go and buy to give a good finish. Cheers No probs Ant. I'm drawing up a guide on another forum for this so i'll pop it on here as well

Feb 14th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#26 (permalink)
NickyJ Not long now ............ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 7,060 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndyH_MCS (original) Thanks Nicky I though it might prevoke a post from you Andy I was just thinking, is your house as immaculately clean as Dawn' car?

Feb 14th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#28 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original) Andy I was just thinking, is your house as immaculately clean as Dawn' car? Not a chance Mind you i do get a bit anal when doing the washing up

Feb 14th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 2,674 Offline	Excellent job, your good when you get the wet n dry out, n wish I could afford a depth gauge. One thing, the tyres need a little dressing in the last photo there lad, lol.

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
Meeerrrk MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 447 Offline	a question; do you use the 3M blue masking tape? i'm not sure which to buy, i dont want it falling off all the time!! 2002 Dark Silver & Black Cooper S : Loads 'a Mods

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original) a question; do you use the 3M blue masking tape? i'm not sure which to buy, i dont want it falling off all the time!! Yes thats the stuff you need mate.

Feb 15th, 2008, 08:17 AM	#35 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original) a question; do you use the 3M blue masking tape? i'm not sure which to buy, i dont want it falling off all the time!! The blue 3M tape is perfect. I use a combination of the 25mm and 50mm wide stuff Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original) Excellent job, your good when you get the wet n dry out, n wish I could afford a depth gauge. One thing, the tyres need a little dressing in the last photo there lad, lol. It makes me chuckle when i get the wet/dry paper on cars. People go into shock It just needs a gentle hand and lots of checking! There are a couple of gauges floating around for sale on Detailing World iirc. Might be worth a look. Best tool i've bought even if it is a little time consuming! Always one LOL Yes i did forget/run out of time Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original) superb job there, big respect where its due from me. im only just getting into proper detailing, as you know andy i am looking for a PC to get me started. photos and write ups like that make everyone realise the benifits. I was trying to explain to someone today what its all about (all my products were delivered to work!) and the only way i could explain it was "the car will be better than new"! in your case with "Dawns" car tha certainly is the case! Mark Thanks Mark Did that chap on Detailing World get back to you? That kit is a bargin if you can snap it up!

Feb 15th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#36 (permalink)
Meeerrrk MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 447 Offline	Hi Andy, thanks for the info on the tape will get some on order. Yes, thanks very much for that link. believe it or not he lives just 10mins away from me too so i said i'll pick it up. Thanks for the help on that, but it does mean you'll have to find another buyer for yours im afraid! sorry! 2002 Dark Silver & Black Cooper S : Loads 'a Mods

Feb 15th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#37 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 240 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Meeerrrk (original) Hi Andy, thanks for the info on the tape will get some on order. Yes, thanks very much for that link. believe it or not he lives just 10mins away from me too so i said i'll pick it up. Thanks for the help on that, but it does mean you'll have to find another buyer for yours im afraid! sorry! Glad to be of help At the end of the day you have to get whats right for you! I think i have someone lined up anyway If you need any advice when using it just pm or email me

Feb 15th, 2008, 05:57 PM	#38 (permalink)
Meeerrrk MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 447 Offline	thanks andy. ive read the great "beginners guide" on detailing world, and i have a folder full of links in my favourites. I guess its just a matter of reading it all again, and giving it a careful go! 2002 Dark Silver & Black Cooper S : Loads 'a Mods

Feb 16th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#39 (permalink)
topbox MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangor N.Ireland Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 13 Offline	awesome i think i will read this again, its aspiring. well done

Feb 16th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#40 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 07:24 AM Posts: 1,468 Offline	Top Job. Having a black car I can appreciate what a job that would have been, they show up all the marks! I wish mine was swirl free! I think this summer I might have to call upon the help of a professional. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- Lancashire MINI Register ---

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