Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Had a search but can't see such a thread.I washed our 86 today for the first time.Dealer has done it a few times when it was back & forth with the brakes problems.It's very easy to clean, even the wheels & the contours of the body are sensual Did our little Panda Cross Twinair too. A really brilliant little car too Happy but knackered now!Cheers,Simon 1 Foulsmell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 5 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Looks lovely. Have you still got the Brera? 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Looks lovely. Have you still got the Brera? My Brera went last weekend. Simply not being used. Still got the Spider though 1 Polishingpedlar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benji 5 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Someone got aa fantastic Italian beauty then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Someone got aa fantastic Italian beauty then The new owner is well chuffed. I'm still gutted & hope I don't regret it Here it is driving off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 After a wash and quick seal with Gyeon Wet Coat last weekend 1 Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Agree completely about the contours' sensual nature. Never enjoyed cleaning a car so much! smoooooooooth! 4 Keethos, Angelina, Gringosteve and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 SR - assuming you don't clean your cars in icing sugar, what did you use? Some kind of dry car shampoo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper602 21 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 After a wash and quick seal with Gyeon Wet Coat last weekend That Wet Coat is pretty impressive isn't it! I still don't understand how it works - spray it on to a clean car and straight away pressure wash it off, as you do it starts to bead up and the beading lasts quite a while 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopper602 21 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 SR - assuming you don't clean your cars in icing sugar, what did you use? Some kind of dry car shampoo?It's snow foam - applied via pressure washer and a special foam gun. Used as a pre-wash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squadrone Rosso 82 Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Yes, snow foam via a special mixer bottle that attaches the the Karcher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Next job green gunk removal from the engine bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 WD40 removes the gunk easily. Oh and a tip I had from the guys who make the autobrite cleaning range, if you use their citrus wash you can just add some to your snow foam mix and that will work just as well and convert two jobs into one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 I followed this guide and it works perfectly. http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/caring-for-modern-engines.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 That Wet Coat is pretty impressive isn't it! I still don't understand how it works - spray it on to a clean car and straight away pressure wash it off, as you do it starts to bead up and the beading lasts quite a while It's brilliant stuff and makes the car shine really well. Think it is some sort of black magic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 This is what I have been using for the last few months, really easy to use and great results. 1 Foulsmell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 This is what I have been using for the last few months, really easy to use and great results.[url=https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Lwc0zmG9RQ?feature=oembed] Looks a good product. What's the longevity like? If I had a red 86 it would have to be a wax to give it the deep wet look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 I've waxed it for the last 2.5 yrs, then had a ceramic coat applied then use this every couple of months, very happy with the finish and even happier with the time saved. The longevity is 3-4 months or the re-load lasts quite a bit longer. 1 Foulsmell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Cool. Works a treat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 2 Keethos and Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenhopper 22 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Quite pleased with the shine I got yesterday. 3 Gringosteve, Varelco and Squadrone Rosso reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 That's some serious gloss Fenhopper. What did you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Few snaps following a Sunday clean. Complete noob when it comes to this detailing lark! I just use cheap poxy snowfoam and some Autoglym bits for the alloys and tyres.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Squadrone Rosso and Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fenhopper 22 Report post Posted November 4, 2015 That's some serious gloss Fenhopper. What did you use?Thanks. It was just regular 'Turtle Wax' and a buff with a microfibre cloth, nothing fancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted December 24, 2015 Tada! 4 Foulsmell, Mark-in-Stoke, Squadrone Rosso and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
