Sarnie Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Been neglecting my zed of the last week or so so I thought a bit of meguairs action was needed! I bought some of the megs claybar stuff and a megs water magnet drying towel. This is what the front of my car looked like this afternoon: My very own portable fly swat!!! So I started with a thorough rinse, and then shampoo'd it with megs gold class shampoo, followed by another rinse Next I dried it off with the water magnet and all I can say is WOW! That drying towel is awesome, made it totally effortless!! Can't believe I have been using a shamy all these years!! Moved onto the clay bar and had a bit of a nightmare. I couldn't see where I had sprayed the detailer and kept rubbing the clay over the dry bits Couldn't be bothered to carry on with it so I put it back in the garage never to be seen again Cleaned the alloys with Meg Hot rims and Megs Endurance gloss for the tyres: Before: After: Then applied 2 layers of Megs NXT to get it looking like this: One very happy bunny PS I know you've seen my zed a trillion times before but at least there is a (tenuous) reason for it this time Before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Stick with the clay bar Sarnie , it certainly makes a difference , I,ve been experimenting with it and soapy water has just same effect as the detailing spray (cheaper to ), even tried it on the works van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Top tip - Avoid getting fly's on bumper by driving very close to the person in front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Stick with the clay bar Sarnie , it certainly makes a difference , I,ve been experimenting with it and soapy water has just same effect as the detailing spray (cheaper to ), even tried it on the works van yeah Sarnie try soapy water, should imagine it would be easier to see... certainly is contagious, I have placed quite a big order with autopia, getting different waxes, polish, clay etc. Hopefully should be here by the weekend... my neighbours already think Im mad with the amount of times I clean my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Top tip - Avoid getting fly's on bumper by driving very close to the person in front no flies just stonechips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Top tip - Avoid getting fly's on bumper by driving very close to the person in front no flies just stonechips That's why I use Langka so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Stick with the clay bar Sarnie , it certainly makes a difference , I,ve been experimenting with it and soapy water has just same effect as the detailing spray (cheaper to ), even tried it on the works van yeah Sarnie try soapy water, should imagine it would be easier to see... certainly is contagious, I have placed quite a big order with autopia, getting different waxes, polish, clay etc. Hopefully should be here by the weekend... my neighbours already think Im mad with the amount of times I clean my car. Bluffy you ought to be down at Peterborough this weekend, with the rest of the chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I was just thinking of that, and started reading through the 20 pages about the meet. Certainly would like to go, any spaces left.. if so what days and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I was just thinking of that, and started reading through the 20 pages about the meet. Certainly would like to go, any spaces left.. if so what days and how much? The whole weekend my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I was just thinking of that, and started reading through the 20 pages about the meet. Certainly would like to go, any spaces left.. if so what days and how much? The whole weekend my friend £20 / car to get in ..if you want to go down Sunday we can have a mini meet and cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah sunday will be good. Where and when do you want to meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Stick with the clay bar Sarnie , it certainly makes a difference , I,ve been experimenting with it and soapy water has just same effect as the detailing spray (cheaper to ), even tried it on the works van yeah Sarnie try soapy water, should imagine it would be easier to see... certainly is contagious, I have placed quite a big order with autopia, getting different waxes, polish, clay etc. Hopefully should be here by the weekend... my neighbours already think Im mad with the amount of times I clean my car. Bluffy you ought to be down at Peterborough this weekend, with the rest of the chaps that's the spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah sunday will be good. Where and when do you want to meet? I,m near Alfreton , was planning on going down early to reach JAE about 9.30am, so set off about 8am any good for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Bluffy added to the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Bluffy added to the list! Val you want to send the email out again, I,ve had one from the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah sunday will be good. Where and when do you want to meet? I,m near Alfreton , was planning on going down early to reach JAE about 9.30am, so set off about 8am any good for you? 8.00am does that exist on a Sunday??? Yeah sure mate, which way you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah sunday will be good. Where and when do you want to meet? I,m near Alfreton , was planning on going down early to reach JAE about 9.30am, so set off about 8am any good for you? 8.00am does that exist on a Sunday??? Yeah sure mate, which way you going? going to get on A1 at Newark, or down M1 to wherever ..meet at Tesco car park Alfreton...do you know where that is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Bluffy added to the list! Val you want to send the email out again, I,ve had one from the other side yeah me too " just turn up" nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah sunday will be good. Where and when do you want to meet? I,m near Alfreton , was planning on going down early to reach JAE about 9.30am, so set off about 8am any good for you? 8.00am does that exist on a Sunday??? Yeah sure mate, which way you going? going to get on A1 at Newark, or down M1 to wherever ..meet at Tesco car park Alfreton...do you know where that is? Trouble is I live in Bolsover, so wouldnt really go past Alfreton. If your going to Newark are you going along A617? Once you actually get to Newark there is a Little Chef on the roundabout for A17/A1. I think thats right, been a while since been down that area of country. But could meet their maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Yeah sunday will be good. Where and when do you want to meet? I,m near Alfreton , was planning on going down early to reach JAE about 9.30am, so set off about 8am any good for you? 8.00am does that exist on a Sunday??? Yeah sure mate, which way you going? going to get on A1 at Newark, or down M1 to wherever ..meet at Tesco car park Alfreton...do you know where that is? Trouble is I live in Bolsover, so wouldnt really go past Alfreton. If your going to Newark are you going along A617? Once you actually get to Newark there is a Little Chef on the roundabout for A17/A1. I think thats right, been a while since been down that area of country. But could meet their maybe? yeah no problem, about 8.30am at the little chef, PM me your mobile and I'll let you know mine if theres any probs cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 By the way , anyone else who fancies a cruise down with Mike and myself are more than welcome just shout up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 BUMP PS Everone forgot to say how shiny my zed was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernmc Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Talk about a thread hijack !!!! Absolutely gorgeous car Sarnie. Who'd have thought a yellow car could look so good :teeth:') The next time you do it, you have to persist with the clay bar. Never mind the detailer spray - as suggested, mix up a bucket of shampoo - even that Meguiars stuff will do , put some of it in a spray bottle, and use that to lubricate (rrrrrr). Spray a small area at a time, and gently rub. It'll be worth it. Trust me - I know a doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 BUMP PS Everone forgot to say how shiny my zed was Have you get a photo of it though, since you;ve owned it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergo Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Dunno about the clay bar but absolutely agree with the water magnet. Bought one last week & its fantastic, if you ain`t got one, go & get one! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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