detailing

Hi all Recently picked up a Leon FR, online the car looked red but in person it'd definitely more orange, not sure on the actual name of the colour but I've not seen any others in this colour. Anyway all my previous cars were black, so I've got a load of sealants for black cars like turtle wax...

I'm completely new (aka absolute noob :blink:) to proper car care and detailing, but after scouring the web, Detailing World and YouTube, I came across this PDF which I thought was super useful at explaining different steps and when/why you should do them...

is their anywhere near kilmarnock that does a good job of car detailing? as my car hasnt been done since ive had it with the bad weather and the guy before me didnt take care of it so it would be a big task for me to do alone..any suggestions?

2 Minutes from J20 M62 Rochdale Here we are Ladies and Gentlemen, the end is as close as it will be without the long term plans being rolled out, and the continuous development and improvements which will no doubt take place over the next few weeks, months and years to come!!! The external...

Hi all, is this anyone in the Loughborough area that can help me with advice on detailing my car. i.e claying polishing properly, and interior please. pm me or reply on here please. thanks in advance

Below Freezing Detailing ----- Saturday 8am – 19/12/2009 BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP…Press snooze….9 minutes later…BEEP BEEP BEEP… Switch off the alarm. I open one eye and feel the blistering cold air freeze it open. To my surprise I see a text on the phone and the detail is on. At this stage I check...

the new website is now live, just ironing out some stuff, but its up with a mega gallery to browsing and also a blog to sign up to. www.finerdetails.co.uk hope to see more of you all Iain

As per title really, I want to spend no more then another £100 or so to really have a more complete kit that will suffice for the next few months or so. My kit so far comprises of : Valet Pro Snowfoam Foamlance Buckets x 2 (el cheapo b+q ones) Washmitts x 2 Karcher PW Megs Shampoo...

As a head towards the end of my third year, Winter being my time for work and expansion I've decided its time to put FinerDetails into its own work environment. Its a brand new unit, but my plans are in place, and work has already started. Hope to see some subscribers!!! ;) Work has...

Karma when detailing a beautiful beast ----- pinnacle - the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame. For me when the opportunity came to detail this amazing car, I knew whether there was rain, wind, thunder and snow it was always going to happen. For me this Leon at the...

Ok, so I've been on this forum for over two years now, and have never done a reader's ride before, so bear with me! I joined when I bought my first car, a 52 plate 1.2 Ibiza. Didn't do any modding, except for a new set of RS6 alloys. I owned the Ibiza for just over two years, and then decided...

Just thought id throw these up as im sat here now with crinkley hands from all the water so what better way to let them dry than surf the ultimate website:p products used come from the Dodo juice range supplied by Rubbish boys cheers Rikko

Hi, i'm a bit new to all this and was after a bit of help. :help: Ive recently cleaned my car using clay and Meguiars 3 step. Ive now bought some Collinite 476s to protect it over the winter. Can i just wash and apply the Collinite? Or do i need to repeat the steps i did before? (then...

Hi All, Before washing my own motor yesterday, I also gave some much needed TLC to a neighbours 1998 Corsa. She is around 90yrs old, and sadly had a fall around 8-9 months ago. Her car has sat, getting faded and covered in moss for months. After full recovery she is starting to drive again...

Hi guys, My black LCR is in need of a few scratches sorting out and a good polish/wax etc etc so i want to take it somewhere in Bristol to get it done. (No idea where yet!) Anyways, i do about 300-400 miles a week all on the motorway. At the end of every week my car looks like its been...

Hello all! I'm thinking about getting into this detailing lark, it looks like something I could get into and really appreciate. I've rear guides and peoples experiences and to be honest I find it a bit daunting! Is there anywhere on here I can find a beginers guide and also a list of...

Hi all, My Dad's birthday was yesterday and I have asked him if he wants his car detailed. He looked very pleased and I will get mine done too, hopefully 2 car discount! Anyway he told me when new the car had a special protective layer of paint/lacquer but he thinks it only last 5 years. The...

Am planning on having a detailing week as am off work :D. Am getting my interour cleaned buy Pride & Performance, Then i want to give the bodywork another going over. At the moment i wash the car 1-2 a week, And am using Autoglem Super Resin and Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection. But the...

Hi Guys, Im forever taking my car to the carwash! at least once a week! i want to start doing it myself but a really decent job! I do not have any kit at the moment but had a look at this kit - Sonus SFX Ultra-Fine Detailing Clay (3 oz. bar) - Sonus Glyde Clay Lubricant (16 oz.) - Sonus SFX-1...

guys im really debating whether to have my leon fr in white when i order it, but im wondering what kind of results you get after a good detail wax etc. i really love the deep shine and reflection you get from darker colours and wonder what white looks like in this respect?? any opinions and...