Kurt
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Originally posted by BluKoo
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Originally posted by Kurt
Rich needs to do a cs roadtrip! I need mine doing =(
If you have the time why don't you buy a few products and try it yourself?
I know quite a few people who have the detailing bug after giving it a go themselves.
[Edited on 25-08-2009 by BluKoo]
time and space are against me unfortunately, I work 9-5:45
by the time I get home it's 6, if it's good weather and I beat my sister home then I can usually give it a quick hand wash.
We only have a two car driveway an have 4 cars.. So weekends are a problem and I'm generally seinf my gf, doubt she would apreciate me cleaning my car when she's here 
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BluKoo
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Get her to help 
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Kurt
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I've asked, it wasn't well received
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
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Originally posted by BluKoo
The great thing is, once you learn how to clean and protect your car properly, it becomes so easy to look after it.
With a high quality wax or sealant applied to the car, the dirt hardly sticks, so a thorough jet wash (not a supermarket jet wash though) every time its a bit dirty or its got a few flies on it, and they should come right off.
Thats the thing most people forget about, yeah sure your bro may spend 30hours on 'cleaning' a car, but its building up protection to make it easy to keep clean. Although I'm still a noob to car cleaning, a few months back some mates were asking how long I spend cleaning the car that day, when I replied with 'about 5 mins' they didn't believe me!
A quick question for any detailers, how should a polish like Lime Prime be used by hand? I always thought you are supposed to work it into the paint a bit, leave a while then buff off. But I heard someone saying recently about working it into the surface until its gone. 
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Oli_p
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any idea what the wheels are on the evo??
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Colin
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Does Poorboys Bug Squash do the same job as Tardis?
Im considering purchasing some products!!
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BluKoo
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Originally posted by Oli_p
any idea what the wheels are on the evo??
The car belongs to c20let from this site, so you could send him a U2U and he might tell you.
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Originally posted by Colin
Does Poorboys Bug Squash do the same job as Tardis?
Im considering purchasing some products!!
Yeah, I think it does, but Autosmart Tardis is a bit stronger so it would remove tar and glue a little easier. You also get 5L of it for £18.96 whereas you get 473ml of Bug Squash for £9.50.
I guess you have to ask yourself whether you need something as strong as Tardis? If you're not removing badges, rub strips or anything that will leave a gluey residue then maybe Bug Squash will be sufficient. Also, because Autosmart Tardis is in a 5L container, the cost is bumped up to about £27 after P&P has been added.
Maybe Bug Squash would be better suited to you...
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Iain M
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Location: Wigan - Drives 272bhp corsa ZLET
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Awesome pictures. What does he charge?
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spikedjack
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stunning, simply stunning.
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BluKoo
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Originally posted by Iain M
Awesome pictures. What does he charge?
It totally depends on the level of work required, but prices range from:
£395 + VAT for an all surface protection detail (1 day)
£695 + VAT for a minor paint correction detail (2-3 days)
£995 + VAT for a major paint correction detail (3-4 days)
For the Ne Plus Ultra package... well, if you have to ask 
For a more in depth guide of what each package involves, take a look at the service options page on thier website.
They also offer different maintenance plans.
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Graham88
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What an amazing group of cars. Love the Evo.
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c20let
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Registered: 25th Jun 05
Location: Aberdeenshire Drives: VXR Astravan,Evo 9GT,mr2 tbo
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Originally posted by Oli_p
any idea what the wheels are on the evo??
they are rota grid drift 18x9.5" 
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BluKoo
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Originally posted by c20let
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Originally posted by Oli_p
any idea what the wheels are on the evo??
they are rota grid drift 18x9.5"
Oh yeah. That reminds me, I was meant to U2U u to let you know the write-up was up on DW, but i guess you've seen it now
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c20let
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Registered: 25th Jun 05
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yup 
went to post on the thread on there but i need to pay up i think to post there 
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BluKoo
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I don't think you have to be a paid member to post in threads there? Just registered.
I could be wrong though...
[Edited on 26-08-2009 by BluKoo]
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