Ben... - Panther Black Zetec S TDCi [Mk7]
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- Ben...
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
Cheers mate!
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
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
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
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
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
What is your current technique?
I'll try help you out
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
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
Tom
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
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Tom
- Ben...
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
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
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
I use this beauty
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/2c943a98.jpg)
Then Snow Foam
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/hd_foamLance2.jpg)
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/vp_snow.jpg)
Then Jet Wash Off
The Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/meguiars_gold64oz.jpg)
With Lambswool Mitt
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/meguiars_mitt.jpg)
Separate Buckets
One Bucket Shampoo
One Bucket Water
Then Jet Wash
Then Dry With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/Q6100.jpg)
Then Polish
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/autoglym_super_resin.jpg)
With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/Q6300.jpg)
Then Wax
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/dodo_purplehaze_pro1.jpg)
Using
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/megsApplicators.jpg)
Then Remove Stains Off Matt Plastics With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/autoglym-bumper-care.jpg)
Then Clean Windows With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/autoglym_fast_glass.jpg)
Using
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/Q6900.jpg)
Jet Wash Wheels
Then Use
I dont use this often as very alkaline
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/vp_bilberry.jpg)
Wash Off And Then Use
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/poorboys_wheel.jpg)
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
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/2c943a98.jpg)
Then Snow Foam
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/hd_foamLance2.jpg)
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/vp_snow.jpg)
Then Jet Wash Off
The Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/meguiars_gold64oz.jpg)
With Lambswool Mitt
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/meguiars_mitt.jpg)
Separate Buckets
One Bucket Shampoo
One Bucket Water
Then Jet Wash
Then Dry With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/Q6100.jpg)
Then Polish
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/autoglym_super_resin.jpg)
With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/Q6300.jpg)
Then Wax
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/dodo_purplehaze_pro1.jpg)
Using
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/megsApplicators.jpg)
Then Remove Stains Off Matt Plastics With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/autoglym-bumper-care.jpg)
Then Clean Windows With
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/autoglym_fast_glass.jpg)
Using
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/Q6900.jpg)
Jet Wash Wheels
Then Use
I dont use this often as very alkaline
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/vp_bilberry.jpg)
Wash Off And Then Use
![Image](http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr276/BenArmitage_photos/poorboys_wheel.jpg)
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
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
Nice routine. How long do you think that takes you?
Only problem at the moment is the weather.
Tom
Only problem at the moment is the weather.
Tom
- Ben...
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
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
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Re: Ben's Panther Black Zetec S TDCi
What's the snow foam for? What does it do?
Tom
Tom