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triniVr4
18-04-2007, 07:21 AM
check this out.....they end up washign th car SEVEN TIMES!!.....good read though ...gave me some ideas....(esp from the pics...)

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=4618
Wouter
18-04-2007, 08:37 AM
Quick delete this thread before Kieran spots it and turns it into a sticky!
Throbbe
18-04-2007, 09:39 AM
Paul is a bit of a detailing god, but is still happy to share advice and experience. He doesn't do too badly out of it either!
TAR
18-04-2007, 10:03 AM
That looked fantastic when they had finished.

Just one question, what is 'claying' and what does it achieve?
Alex
18-04-2007, 10:04 AM
Unfortunately, I don't think anything on there will be news to Kieran. It honestly takes an entire weekend for him to clean his car, using about 73 different products! And that's providing it doesn't rain, and isn't too sunny!

Do you feel sorry for me yet? :)
BraindG
18-04-2007, 10:04 AM
He was on TV not so long ago, i remember watching this.
White Lightning
18-04-2007, 10:22 AM
Amazing. Absolutely stunning work.

Claying is using a clay bar to take all the dirt and deposits out of the paint before you apply the wax. I've got a Meguiars clay bar and I was amazed the stuff it took out of the paint.
triniVr4
18-04-2007, 11:56 AM
yeah....claying removes deposits that would normally not be caught when washing...you would use a clay bar with a detaielrs..i use Mothers Clay Bar b4 i wax....it really takes out alot of residue and "seals the paint" b4 you apply the wax.
bernmc
18-04-2007, 01:16 PM
Just one question, what is 'claying' and what does it achieve?

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18541
TAR
18-04-2007, 10:01 PM
Thanks guys for the info on claying :iloveyou:
Kieran
18-04-2007, 10:40 PM
It is good to see that some people on here appreciate the subtle and exact art that is car washery. I am indeed tempted to sticky this, but i've just tried the link and that website's had so many hits it's exceeded it's bandwidth:speechles :oops:

If you wish to learn more though - this is my bible:

http://guidetodetailing.com/
g6acb
18-04-2007, 11:14 PM
K

Seeing as you are away from home and the above link isn't working..... here is a similar one with the same dude to keep you in the loop (:thinking: yawn) ...


I lost interest after the pressure washer - but you might like it.....
BraindG
19-04-2007, 12:24 PM
If you wish to learn more though - this is my bible:

http://guidetodetailing.com/
And you ours :iloveyou:
Kieran
19-04-2007, 10:50 PM
K

Seeing as you are away from home and the above link isn't working..... here is a similar one with the same dude to keep you in the loop (:thinking: yawn) ...


I lost interest after the pressure washer - but you might like it.....

Where is it then?!:inquisiti
g6acb
19-04-2007, 11:04 PM
Where is it then?!:inquisiti


/haz erm, yeah..... forgot that bit /pan

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=347865&page=1
Kieran
19-04-2007, 11:07 PM
/haz erm, yeah..... forgot that bit /pan

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=347865&page=1

Ah yeah - Saw that on www.Detailingworld.co.uk the other day - Impressive!:scholar:
pitslayer
20-04-2007, 02:22 AM
zymol royale 8 grand a pop thow, least its got lifetime refill with it
KiwiTT
23-04-2007, 01:59 AM
Best way to wash a car.
Kieran
23-04-2007, 07:10 AM
Best way to wash a car.

/pan /pan /pan
BraindG
23-04-2007, 10:21 AM
it would take months to get my car that clean :speechles

Im gonna try get my hands on some of the clay stuff though, im interested to see what difference it actually makes..
Kieran
23-04-2007, 02:36 PM
:afro:

Mr Nice parcelforce man has just visited and delivered the all-new, super, mega, hyper, ultra, spondiffidodly new KieranCorp Legnum preening Kit!! /thankyou :sunny: /notworthy /Banana /woot2

It's just a shame it's raining today!! /pan /grr

New thread methinks!
KiwiTT
23-04-2007, 09:01 PM
/pan /pan /panYou could train Alex:afro:
Kieran
23-04-2007, 09:19 PM
You could train Alex:afro:

/pan /pan /pan /pan /pan /pan /pan /pan
KiwiTT
23-04-2007, 09:26 PM
We'd all come over. My wife would love a trip to the UK again.
Kieran
23-04-2007, 09:34 PM
We'd all come over. My wife would love a trip to the UK again.
/wall
KiwiTT
23-04-2007, 09:35 PM
Not sure if she would want to watch the washing the car bit though.

Getting a bit cheeky now, eh! Sorry.

Actually I would enjoy a trip to the UK too. Car washing or no car washing.
Kieran
23-04-2007, 09:42 PM
Not sure if she would want to watch the washing the car bit though

JUST STOP!!! :speechles :speechles

PLEASE, JUST STOP!!! MAKE IT STOP!!! THE WEIRDO FROM NZ IS SCARING ME NOW!!! /help /help /help
KiwiTT
23-04-2007, 10:35 PM
/haz/haz/haz/haz

/pan/YMaster
Alex
24-04-2007, 08:15 PM
You could train Alex:afro:

As Kieran knows, I am pretty much untrainable :)
Throbbe
01-05-2007, 03:43 PM
As Kieran knows, I am pretty much untrainable :)

"Like this Kieran? I've dipped the broom in the washing up liquid."

"Aaaaargh! No! How many times. Leave it I'll wash the cars myself, here's some money, go and buy shoes"

:happy:
Kieran
01-05-2007, 04:48 PM
"Like this Kieran? I've dipped the broom in the washing up liquid."

"Aaaaargh! No! How many times. Leave it I'll wash the cars myself, here's some money, go and buy shoes"

:happy:

You don't know how close to the truth you are!! /help /lol
Throbbe
01-05-2007, 05:09 PM
You don't know how close to the truth you are!! /help /lol

It is nice of them to occasionally let us think we're in charge though. :thinking:

Where's this 'goodies' thread anyway. I want to see new toys.

As for the weather, Homebase do a very cheap car sized gazebo to keep the rain/sun off when polishing. Just secure it properly so you don't come home from work to find it wedged against your neighbours car. :oops: