1st Detail Attempt

[Gismo]

Here's a wee pictory of my first real attempt at detailing :blush: well, hardly a detail, more a very good wash :shut up:

before:-
http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/before.jpg

Foamed:-
http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/foamed.jpg

The saga continues :computer:

[john]

The saga continues :computer:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Crikey I thought that was it!!:rolleyes:

[Livi]

he is currently washing it at this moment....

please watch the rest of the day for updated pics :D

[Colin]

He's probably got fed up and just left the foam on it :moonie:

[Crombers]

He's probably got fed up and just left the foam on it :moonie:

Exactly my thoughts :D

[john]

He is digging out the steps from the shed for the high up bits;)

[Smitty]

The car probably ran away scared - not knowing what was going on with all the foam and water and cleanliness! :p ;)

[Gismo]

Yeah yeah :moonie: been so busy doing the poorboys glaze :Whistle:

[Gismo]

Finished cleaning :yes nod: nowhere near as good as you professionals, still got the wheels, interior and glass to do:-

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/front.jpg

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/rear.jpg

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/roof.jpg

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/reflection.jpg

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/reflection2.jpg

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/member_pictures/the_gismo_man/washed/reflection3.jpg

[Gismo]

Frankly i'm stunned at the level of cleanliness :blush:
I had thought that i was keeping on top of removing the bird crap, but, sadly there are several places where the paint is damaged, would need a polisher methinks.

So Crombers, you're in charge of the Manky Club now :moonie: :D :clap:

[Scottie]

Looks good.

A wee tip for you next time you snow foam it needs to be thicker i.e. more foamy/thicker so that it sticks to the car better allowing it do it's job better.

what ratio did you use?

[Gismo]

what ratio did you use?Just a squirt :blush:

[Scottie]

Just a squirt :blush:
:frown: what snow foam product did you buy again. was it the megs hyper wash??

[Stewart]

I always think there is a line in Detailing, There is the Detail that takes countless hours and days and then there is what I do probably much like yourself, put in a shift, use the right stuff and get good results that I’m very happy with.

Mind on a good day I can take four or five hours to wash, polish, glaze and seal but that is just a few times in the year. After that its Wax a couple of times and keeping the wheels and glass clean. Only down side is you get so used to the car you find all the wee stine chips etc.


Anyway the Car looks fantastic:thumbs up: and at the very least your MiniScotland sticker is on right you should see my effort…

[Scottie]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I always think there is a line in Detailing, There is the Detail that takes countless hours and days

:blush: I can't wait till tomorrow so can get back out to clean the car for Sunday.:D

[Stewart]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a paid up member of the cleaning brigade:blush:. I like nothing better than out the front cleaning the car, just wish it would stay the way it looked when I have finished a bit longer....:D

[Gismo]

:frown: what snow foam product did you buy again. was it the megs hyper wash??Yes :thumbs up:

[Scottie]

Yes :thumbs up:

well if your using the megs hyper wash then 15ml to 25ml should give you ultra good foam.

[Gismo]

well if your using the megs hyper wash then 15ml to 25ml should give you ultra good foam.Cheers Fi, i'll give that a bash when i do the M3 :thumbs up:

[Smitty]

Now doesn't that look a lot better!? :hand:

Doesn't take much effort....now just keep it clean ;) :yes nod: :p

[GCA3N]

Your car is awesome looking. Much nicer clean. keep it up

[Gismo]

Now doesn't that look a lot better!? :hand:

Doesn't take much effort....now just keep it clean ;) :yes nod: :pYou're joking, i'm in agony, feels like i went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson :ragin: :D

[Bazthemod]

I think it looks better Manky :p


Good job :cool:

[Gismo]

I think it looks better Manky :pSo do I :thumbs up:

[audrey]

What a difference Top Job :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

From the pics that looks a good first job. Well done. Like Fi says, the foam should be much... erm... foamier = thicker. So it clings to the car and drags lots of grime off with it as it melts off.

Looking forward to seeing the car on Sunday now.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[Craig]

MUCH better Alan :thumbs up::thumbs up:

I had the same prob with foam and I still have to get another foam lance as it is cheaper than buying a new pressure washer. :rolleyes:;)

[Audio Advice]

Alan

I'm proud of 'ye sir....... living the Detailing dream :D

Its emotional. Bloomin sore though eh? Especially after a full session (that just sound wrong - or is it me??)

Nice job - looks brill :thumbs up:

[Fester]

Like Fi says, the foam should be much... erm... foamier = thicker. So it clings to the car and drags lots of grime off with it as it melts off.


I have the same foam Lance as you Alan, bought from the same place about a fortnight before you, This was my first attempt. About an inch in the bottom of the bottle topped off with hot water from the kettle. 6 cars were done from the one bottle that day everyone thought it was fun!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/stevedear/DSCF0023.jpg

Stephen

[Scottie]

fester whats your pressure washer??

I had fun with ours today also

[Fester]

Its a Lavor, cheapie thing from Lidl a few weeks back, cant fault it really good flow rate which was more important then the pressure.

Stephen

[Gismo]

I have the same foam Lance as you Alan, bought from the same place about a fortnight before you, This was my first attempt. About an inch in the bottom of the bottle topped off with hot water from the kettle

StephenAh, i need to use a lot more then :thumbs up: can't wait until the next time :rolleyes:

[Stewart]

At the moment I’m using Bilt hamber foam and it intentionally does not create a thick foam as any foam that is not in contact is a waste………however that is expensive but its impressive, its actually close to a touch free wash……But for the summer I’m going with my inch of Super snow foam for the lance which looks like festers and one 25ml squirt of Hyperwash in the gilmor for the mit wash.

Hoping to have polished, glazed, sealed and three coats of wax on for my first run in June. Once the wax is on cleaning is easy as the dirt just cant bond………


Next thing you'll be out taking picture of the beads of rain on your car........:D

[Audio Advice]

you will take bead shots - you know you will :D


At the moment I’m using Bilt hamber foam and it intentionally does not create a thick foam as any foam that is not in contact is a waste………however that is expensive but its impressive, its actually close to a touch free wash……But for the summer I’m going with my inch of Super snow foam for the lance which looks like festers and one 25ml squirt of Hyperwash in the gilmor for the mit wash.



Hoping to have polished, glazed, sealed and three coats of wax on for my first run in June. Once the wax is on cleaning is easy as the dirt just cant bond………


Next thing you'll be out taking picture of the beads of rain on your car........:D