Car detailing

[theloudboy]

I have just got into proper car detailing and I did not know there was so much too it, loads of meguairs products have been bought and I have found the results amazing 

[khanlad]

You bufty you!

[theloudboy]

3 hours ago, khanlad said:

You bufty you!

Being bored helps lol

[notenoughtime]

A Mercedes I done a few years ago 

 

this is was the reflection on the bootlid out of the workshop

[Rally Pack 2000]

@notenoughtime Thats it, mine definitely needs your special treatment so have popped the Twincam in the post, you should get it soon. Its in a big box marked Medical Supplies.

[notenoughtime]

I look forward to it’s arrival, not sure I’ll be able to send it back though 😂

[Rally Pack 2000]

1 hour ago, notenoughtime said:

I look forward to it’s arrival, not sure I’ll be able to send it back though 😂

Well as long as the roof gets fixed, the paint has blistered from sitting in the sun that side. If you do hang onto it make sure you give @colr6 a drive. I did promise, but he may nick the engine on you.

[Xp197777]

NNT How did you get that finish on the merc it looks amazing did you use a machine

[notenoughtime]

Fresh paint, 2000 wet n dry, 3m polish and wax 

[Xp197777]

👍

[theloudboy]

18 hours ago, notenoughtime said:

A Mercedes I done a few years ago 

 

this is was the reflection on the bootlid out of the workshop

Using a clay bay then a DA will give a finish like this

[colr6]

A good polisher I bought last year was a spin doctor, not expensive but very good. Digital speed variation and nice and light, very easy on the arms.

[theloudboy]

4 hours ago, colr6 said:

A good polisher I bought last year was a spin doctor, not expensive but very good. Digital speed variation and nice and light, very easy on the arms.

Not knowing anything about it, I bought the full meguairs kit just taking my time learning how to use it

[colr6]

There’s no doubt the Meguires stuff is top notch, used a fair bit of their kit and always impressed with the results. As any detailing it’s a very time consuming pastime. Put the time in with the right gear and it’s certainly worth it. There’s loads of videos on the net covering all aspects of it which are very informative. All I can say is watch and learn to use the products to their best effect.

[theloudboy]

11 minutes ago, colr6 said:

There’s no doubt the Meguires stuff is top notch, used a fair bit of their kit and always impressed with the results. As any detailing it’s a very time consuming pastime. Put the time in with the right gear and it’s certainly worth it. There’s loads of videos on the net covering all aspects of it which are very informative. All I can say is watch and learn to use the products to their best effect.

My old mate spent all day detailing my old mex, I had never heard of clay bay or anything else he showed me that day, I went online saw the meguairs stuff and there amazing YouTube channel and I followed what they showed on there, the results are amazing 

[DT36]

15 hours ago, theloudboy said:

My old mate spent all day detailing my old mex, I had never heard of clay bay or anything else he showed me that day, I went online saw the meguairs stuff and there amazing YouTube channel and I followed what they showed on there, the results are amazing 

Clay bar got to be one of the best detailing products out there.  I've recently purchased a Clay Mitt, but not had chance to use it yet.

[Bobbybrown111]

Lol I felt the same when I first got into it—thought a quick wash was enough, but nah, detailing’s a whole art. I mostly DIY, but once I used this car detailing spot in Naperville https://www.tintingchicago.com/auto-car-detailing-naperville/ and they legit made my ride look brand new. They do full interior, exterior, all the pro stuff. Worth it if you’re ever lazy.

Edited May 28, 2025 by Bobbybrown111