Daveskater
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In-between rain showers and during some rain I used a whole bunch of new products on the car today. Big props to Rich for hooking me up with most of this stuff 
I washed it as normal but used a new Dodo Juice Supernatural wash mitt. It literally will hold half a bucket of water, so it can be quite heavy 
Then clayed with Bilt Hamber clay and Dodo Born Slippy. Then it started raining a bit so finished that off quickly and started on the wheels. Used whatever wheel cleaning stuff it was that Rich sent me along with two brushes and they came up very well. Then it started pouring which turned into hail Had to leave it for a while so came in and had a pizza while watching Top Gear, and went outside again. Dried it all off then it rained again Went back inside for a bit, sun came out so went back out and it was pretty much ok from then on in. Waxed two panels and then it started raining again so sealed the wheels, they really do look good now Just need taking off to get at them properly. Wanted to today but couldn't get the bolt covers off  Also used whatever tyre shine Rich sent me
Used a panel pot of Purple Haze wax that I bought to try it out, and I must say I'm very impressed with the results. Did a 50/50 on the bonnet (no pics) and you can actually see the difference. It's good stuff.
After that it was the usual window going over and then hoovered the interior
Anyway, if anyone is still awake, finished pics:
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Callum
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Lovely 
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gavin18787
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Looks like you have done an excellent job there mate
Black always looks so good when clean
That wash mitt looks like a dead cat
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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XSIHardy
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might have to invest in some stuff 4 summer
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RCoughtrie
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looking good !
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corsa_chris_w
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how much is it for all that bud
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Fro
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Super shiny Dave
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Matt L
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 dave fancy doing mine very shiney.
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andyc1234
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poor old corsa in the reflections 
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Daveskater
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Cheers guys
Gavin, when I got it I left it out on my bed and my mum thought it was actually the cat
Chris, I've spent about £100 on cleaning stuff this month alone But here's a list anyway of pretty much everything I have/use -
Clay - £10.75
4x MF cloths - £1.50 each
5x foam pads - £1.50 each
Miracle dryer towel - £9.95
Wheel cleaner - £10
Wheel face brush - £2.95
Wheel inner brush - £4.95
Tyre shine - £7.50
Purple Haze - £5.95
Wash Mitt - £19.95
Wheel sealant - £12.95
Rainforest rub - £27
Glass cleaner - £5
2x Buckets - 99p each - Focus ftw
Sour Power shampoo - £6.50
Born Slippy - £6.95
Born Slippy concentrate (for refilling) - £12.95
Need for Speed - £9.95
AG tar remover - £4.95
Total - I dread to think
Matt - Come to me and I'll gladly do it 
eBay ad for the old one finishes at 7: 03 tonight 
[Edited on 27-02-2010 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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gavin18787
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I need some new clay for after winter. what do you think of that stuff?
Ive only used the megs stuff until now.
Mine shouldnt be too bad. just need clay, new drying towel and some more quick detailer. Already have the rest and I begrudge spending too much on a cheap french car like mine
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Ben G
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you are mad dave!
as gavin said, that mitt looks like a cat
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Ben G
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that is immaculate aswell you do treat your cars well mate! i never have the time any more unfortunately
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Daveskater
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I think the clay did pretty well Gavin, it was a bit easier to work with than my old Dodo Gentle Grey because it's a lot softer. It got stuck to my fingers when I started using it, it's pretty sticky!
Cheers Ben I can't stand it when it's dirty You'll be looking for time when you use the Puma!
Btw, please excuse the random boxers in the first pic, didn't realise they were there until after I posted the thread
[Edited on 27-02-2010 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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JonnyJ
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Super shiny there Dave Nice work
Black is such a lovely colour when clean but by the time you have admired the whole car its dirty again Used to have to wash my black B every week
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Ben G
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boxers
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gavin18787
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hmm not as cheap as I thought for the stuff that I needed. still came to 40 odd quid
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
boxers
should have kept quite as no one noticed until you said
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Daveskater
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Cheers Jonny Too right about it getting dirty It's all good because I wash it every week anyway
I didn't think anyone had but wanted to be the first to say it as someone is bound to see
[Edited on 27-02-2010 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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neil h
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Any particular reason you used born slippy with the clay bar? BH reccomend using water as a lubricant 'cus autoclay is specially designed so it doesn't need any special lubricants like most other clays.
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Daveskater
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You can just use water but the Born Slippy is convenient because you can have it in your other hand and spray it as you go along so there's never a dry bit. I find that when I'm claying there are some bits of the car that stay wet whereas by the time I get round the other side for example it's all dry again and it's just easier to spray that than hose it all a few times.
Plus when I bought my last clay bar Rich was selling Dodo ones and said I needed it
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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John
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Any spray bottle with water and a bit of car shampoo in it, almost free.
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Daveskater
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That's fine, but I already had the Born Slippy. I only got this new clay on Monday whereas I've had the Born Slippy stuff for months.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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AlunJ
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car is looking very nice dave, so tempted to do my wheels star silver now
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Ben J
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That mit is a Wookies Fist. I've got one.
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