AndySpak Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi, I gave my Zed a going over with some Autoglym SRP the other weekend and took some pics afterwards. My car is a fairly boggo GT-spec apart from the mesh grill that a previous owner added (and I've still been too lazy to take off and see if I prefer it with or without it!) and the "extra stubby" aerial that I stuck on. They look nice when they are clean don't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Looking very good mate and yeah they look when they're clean suprising the difference in the amount of attention they get when clean or dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Looking very good mate and yeah they look when they're clean suprising the difference in the amount of attention they get when clean or dirty Thanks Gixxer. I agree, mine turns loads of heads after a good wash. I think the Azure looks amazing when its clean and fairly ordinary covered in road muck and salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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H5 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Cheers guys, I spent quite a bit of time on the SRP process and even longer trying to get all the white bits out of the panel gaps and off the black plastic parts where I'd been a bit careless with the application! When I was applying it it was a bit overcast but as soon as the sun came out it was gleaming so I quickly grabbed the camera. One day I'll probably want to sell it so I thought I'd get some nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Cheers guys, I spent quite a bit of time on the SRP process and even longer trying to get all the white bits out of the panel gaps and off the black plastic parts where I'd been a bit careless with the application! When I was applying it it was a bit overcast but as soon as the sun came out it was gleaming so I quickly grabbed the camera. One day I'll probably want to sell it so I thought I'd get some nice pics You could do with putting a sealant and wax on top now to preserve that shine and put some protection back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Yes, you're right, I should do. I was planning to last weekend but it wasn't quite the weather for it. What do you recommend for a sealant/wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 JETSEAL - P21S - DODO JUICE OR COLLINITE all good stuff - any of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Sealant would be the next step. Either AG Ultra Gloss Protection or CG Jetseal 109. I have used the former many times and the protection it gives is great. About 6 months of real good shine. I am just using Jetseal for the first time on my car, but seen it on others and it is at least as good. Wax after, it depends how often you want to top it up. A hard wax, something like Colinite, will last longer, but not give that little bit extra.... If don't mind topping it up every couple of weeks then my favourite at the moment is P21S. AG EDS (rather than SRP) & UGP and P21S AG EDS (rather than SRP) & UGP and Spray wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 This is an azure that is "proper" clean B) you wouldn't want to use it again http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... light=350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 As mentioned there though, you have to be so careful using a PC with anything abrasive on the Zed paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 zed paint is anorexic in areas - i think you're ok with a pc as its orbital, rotary is a different story though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 nice work Andy. Exhaust tiips look a bit grubby though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 nice work Andy. Exhaust tiips look a bit grubby though Its a grubby backbox/exhaust that I've got on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 the tips were clean last time I saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 They're fairly clean on the outside... (see second pic where they are gleaming!) do you polish the inside too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looking ...fancy doin mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looking ...fancy doin mine No thankyou! I enjoy the results but I have to be honest and say I find cleaning my car with a sponge and rinsing it with the hose a ball-ache. By the time I have finished the chamoising, drying and "Karate Kidding" I'm about done for a good 12 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looking ...fancy doin mine No thankyou! I enjoy the results but I have to be honest and say I find cleaning my car with a sponge and rinsing it with the hose a ball-ache. By the time I have finished the chamoising, drying and "Karate Kidding" I'm about done for a good 12 months! Get rid of the sponge, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Get rid of the sponge, please! +1 - even my wheels have their own wash mitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Get rid of the sponge, please! +1 - even my wheels have their own wash mitt You're not going to want to hear that I use a piece of torn up old curtain to apply the SRP then are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Get rid of the sponge, please! +1 - even my wheels have their own wash mitt You're not going to want to hear that I use a piece of torn up old curtain to apply the SRP then are you? If you have any love for your car, buy a wash mitt and some microfibre clothes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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