Spent 4 hours cleaning and detailing.

[BeefMasta]

Finally had a free weekend to have a go cleaning my car after CliveP did a great job with the Enhancement Detail.











For more visit: DS3 Detail by beefmasta, on Flickr.

Let me know what you think

[Chris_Blue]

Nice one Beefie- dont forget to drive it now and again
CBLUE

[BeefMasta]

Nice one Beefie- dont forget to drive it now and again
CBLUE

Thanks Chris, I've been trying but work keeps getting in the way recently

[CliveP]

Looks great Patrick! Really brought it up lovely again! So glad you are following 'the routine'

Keep enjoying it my friend!

Regards,
Clive.

[WTF]

Looking good!

[Chris_Blue]

Any recommendation on a CLAY BAR? and what's liquid clay bar like?
Think mine needs doing. Never done it before
Surface seems rough to touch although looks great when cleaned
Believe its wash n dry, spray lube, clay bar, then wash again- that right?
CBLUE

[BeefMasta]

Looks great Patrick! Really brought it up lovely again! So glad you are following 'the routine'

Keep enjoying it my friend!

Regards,
Clive.

Thanks Clive, trying to get into a routine of doing it every 1-2 weeks. I'm sure I'll get quicker the more I do it.

Looking good!

Thanks!

Any recommendation on a CLAY BAR? and what's liquid clay bar like?
Think mine needs doing. Never done it before
Surface seems rough to touch although looks great when cleaned
Believe its wash n dry, spray lube, clay bar, then wash again- that right?
CBLUE

When Clive did a full detail before, I think we used a Meguiars clay bar if I remember correctly.

When we did it, it went: Citrus Wash, Magifoam, Rinse, Wash with 2 bucket method, Rinse, Clay bar on wet car (with quick detailer as lube), Wash & Rinse then Dry.

I'm sure Clive will confirm which steps are vital but I think it's best to remove as much crap as possible so it's easier to clay the car.

Hope that helps

[CliveP]

Hi Chris,

If surface is rough to the touch, definitely worth a clay. A clay bar kit from Halfords will be fine (Meguiars). I have some others but this is a good starter kit.

Patrick has recalled the clay routine correctly!

Regards,
Clive.

[Chris_Blue]

Think we should negotiate here:
How bout Wash, rinse, clay bar, wash (With wax) , rinse? I dont have OCD
Seems a tadge quicker
My neighbours will think I am nuts washing it twice in 2 hours anyway
Most of them have a smile as I do it every 2-3 weeks at the mo
CBLUE

[CliveP]

Chris,

Sure that'll work - most important thing is the clay is applied to a wet car, that has been washed first, and the surface is kept wet whilst you clay...after finishing your routine I'd recommend you do add a wax to give it some decent protection, but it's all personal preference....

Regards,
Clive.

[Chris_Blue]

Those clay bar kits are pricey arent they- £25 average
Dont really fancy buying it, using it once, and chucking it
Do they do tester packs or something
CBLUE

[CliveP]

Chris,

You can get cheaper online - but you won't use all of it in one go anyway - it's an ok starter kit - then if you want you can use quick detailer (not Megs) for another occasion (because you're more likely to run out of the quick detailer (i.e. the 'lube') first than you are the clay).... it's detailing, it can be cheap and it can be pricey! .....let's not start talking about wax prices now...

ps sometimes Halfords do 2 for 1 - go for it then if you can wait that long!

Regards,
Clive.

[Chris_Blue]

What about the Autobright 100g clay with 250ml lube at £13- will that do?
Have got Meguiars hard wax already -its good
CBLUE

[oldskool]

Those clay bar kits are pricey arent they- £25 average
Dont really fancy buying it, using it once, and chucking it
Do they do tester packs or something
CBLUE

chris ive probably got half a clay bar somewhere - might be able to let you have a quarter if any use to you ? - its bilt hambler so can be used with water or speed detail spray

[Chris_Blue]

Thats kind of you Oldskool, but I'll have to get some sometime i spose
Will bear it in mind tho- thanks
Let us know when you fancy a meet up, up the Dyke maybe, after youve had the motor a bit (Only if you like)
Could get Quazzo and AJ07 along too (AJ likes the Dyke)
CBLUE