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And that is why you won't get the results you hope for.
To be perfectly honest, you can become quite anal about cleaning your car and the detailing boys often do.
You must follow each cleaning stage to the letter otherwise there's little point setting out on the venture in the first place. Claying is quite an important stage of that process, there are no shortcuts, if you don't clay, you'll leave all the contaminants on the paint then attempt to scrub them off with a DA. All you'll achieve will make your paint worse and end up setting yourself back.
Don't think a decent shampoo will cut out the clay stage, you won't be happy with the results. Mods:
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23rd Jul 2017 10:06 am
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
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Narpy, I think he meant he won't bother buying the expensive claying solution, he'll just use shampoo instead!
The clay mitt I bought recommends using shampoo instead of any solution. I used clay bars for years and am happy with the way the mitt performs
23rd Jul 2017 10:25 am
Narpy
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Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
23rd Jul 2017 10:28 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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gstuart wrote:
ClassikFan wrote:
Clay mitt does a good job for me, just keep the surface lubed as you wipe.
thks , still browsing at the kits
with me clumsy i think the mitt would be a safer bet for me, as i would just end up dropping the clay bar all the time
The better meguirs kit comes with 2 clar bars I think.
and you can always order replacements for 99p off ebay from china.
You should be able to keep hold of it to do the bonnet. It does stick to your hand.
Also try parking on grass. Might be salvageable then if you do drop it.
23rd Jul 2017 3:17 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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I used a clay bar for the first time about 5 years ago, can't fathom not using one now. The amount of grime and bits it takes off the paint surface is shocking. You can immediately feel the difference by running your hand over the surface.16 D4 Landmark
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23rd Jul 2017 4:17 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Iceman08 wrote:
Narpy, I think he meant he won't bother buying the expensive claying solution, he'll just use shampoo instead!
The clay mitt I bought recommends using shampoo instead of any solution. I used clay bars for years and am happy with the way the mitt performs
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23rd Jul 2017 7:13 pm
gstuart
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Narpy wrote:
lol, im one of the worst for speed reading
23rd Jul 2017 7:14 pm
gstuart
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Pete K wrote:
gstuart wrote:
ClassikFan wrote:
Clay mitt does a good job for me, just keep the surface lubed as you wipe.
thks , still browsing at the kits
with me clumsy i think the mitt would be a safer bet for me, as i would just end up dropping the clay bar all the time
The better meguirs kit comes with 2 clar bars I think.
and you can always order replacements for 99p off ebay from china.
You should be able to keep hold of it to do the bonnet. It does stick to your hand.
Also try parking on grass. Might be salvageable then if you do drop it.
thks for the reply , is most appreciated plus that's a good idea ref parking on grass,
23rd Jul 2017 7:16 pm
Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
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Or the other option to parking on grass would be to put a big sheet down on the floor by where your working at the time.2006 TdV6 HSE.
23rd Jul 2017 7:18 pm
gstuart
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Batfink
u must be a mind reader , normally do that when i'm working on the landy , one reason it saves time when the elusive bolt or screw drops on the floor,
23rd Jul 2017 7:20 pm
Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
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I fitted some muguards earlier today and managed to drop a screwdriver plus a nut and bolt down the drain by the rear left wheel. Then remembered I had an extending magnetic tool one of my work collegues gave me. Retieved all of them luckily enough. Tried the Dodojuice leather cleaner earlier too. Very impressed as have the Alpaca interior. The right hand side of the drivers seat had a prominent blue tint to it. Pretty much gone after one go.2006 TdV6 HSE.
23rd Jul 2017 7:23 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1044
gstuart wrote:
ClassikFan wrote:
Clay mitt does a good job for me, just keep the surface lubed as you wipe.
thks , still browsing at the kits
with me clumsy i think the mitt would be a safer bet for me, as i would just end up dropping the clay bar all the time
meant to ask, how's the disco going
All good Gary, MOT passed, inter cooler hoses done. Just driving and enjoying it.
23rd Jul 2017 7:24 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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classic
good to hear mate
was also a massive relief when mine got through its mot the other week
may i ask the size of T bolt clamps i listed were they all correct plse
is nice getting the rewards after all the work , know my dogs enjoy stretching out on the middle seat
23rd Jul 2017 7:31 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Batfink wrote:
I fitted some muguards earlier today and managed to drop a screwdriver plus a nut and bolt down the drain by the rear left wheel. Then remembered I had an extending magnetic tool one of my work collegues gave me. Retieved all of them luckily enough. Tried the Dodojuice leather cleaner earlier too. Very impressed as have the Alpaca interior. The right hand side of the drivers seat had a prominent blue tint to it. Pretty much gone after one go.
is always the way , that's why i learnt a while back to put a big sheet down then drive onto it , them extending magnets are a godsend , dropped bolts when i blanked off my egrs , managed to retrieve them
also bought a set of the plastic mudguards , done the front and blimey talk about fiddly
see the back mudflaps also have an extra seperate small bracket and can't see where it goes , may i ask did u also have fun trying to line up the existing holes ,
have seen where some have fitted rubber series mudflaps , wondered though if they could catch onto the tyre whilst off road and as reversing if the flaps could be pushed against the tyre and consequently ripped off
i've got cloth interior , thought it a better option than leather due to having the dogs
did treat myself to a nilfisk steam cleaner for all the seats , put some freebreeze in the tank, when everything was dry i fitted seat covers to keep everything clean
the thing i like is gettting into a nice fresh smelling landy ,
23rd Jul 2017 8:04 pm
Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Isle of Sheppey
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My mudflaps were original style but aftermarket. Did fit but did need a bit of manipulating to get the screws lined up mostly on the rears.
The best thing I have ever found to clean cloth seats with is a Karcher Puzzi. Awesome bit of kit. Expensive to buy but some places do hire them.2006 TdV6 HSE.
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