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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:46 pm
by hilwall
Think it looks really good

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:34 pm
by Ben...
Cheers mate!

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:05 pm
by speedingsivi
Nicely done.

However how are you finding keeping it clean, washing it with the water marks. I had a black car before. Never again. When its clean its a real headturner but the watermarks can make it looks a total mess.

Tom

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:45 pm
by Ben...
Water marks are no longer an issue now i've learnt how to wash the car "properly" lol

What is your current technique?
I'll try help you out

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:12 am
by speedingsivi
I used to blast all the muck off first.
Then use autoglym shampoo then rinse off.
Then lather off.

However my most recent technique is I put the keys in the car and drive down to the polish. Sit with a coffee and a newspaper. Job done :lol:

Tom

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:02 am
by Ben...
Get a couple of big microfibre drying towels instead! Makes the job a lot easier and quicker. Haha polish gets costly though if you want it to always be clean. And they don't take as much care or pay as much attention to detail as you would

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:16 am
by Ben...
I use this beauty
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Then Snow Foam
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Then Jet Wash Off

The Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo
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With Lambswool Mitt
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Separate Buckets
One Bucket Shampoo
One Bucket Water

Then Jet Wash

Then Dry With

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Then Polish
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With
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Then Wax
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Using
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Then Remove Stains Off Matt Plastics With
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Then Clean Windows With
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Using
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Jet Wash Wheels
Then Use
I dont use this often as very alkaline
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Wash Off And Then Use
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By the way I'm really no expert. I'm just doing what I've learnt off others.
Claying is also necessary, but I haven't got to grips with this yet. This should be done after it has been washed and before it's polished and same on wheels

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:32 am
by speedingsivi
Nice routine. How long do you think that takes you?

Only problem at the moment is the weather.

Tom

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:39 am
by Ben...
Well I don't think people do full details like that very often. I've polished it a few times. But a decent general wash with snow foam, shampoo and dry takes me about an hour and a half. I'm going to do a full one with clay and wax and everything when the weather gets better

Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:42 am
by speedingsivi
What's the snow foam for? What does it do?

Tom