Self detailing

RustyBitz · 02-05-2020, 12:39 PM

Well I gave it a try and bloody hell I made a mess....only joking!

The car has come out fantastic took me all day but really happy with the results.

Nice before and a couple of after pictures.

MashinBenzin · 02-05-2020, 01:03 PM

Looks fantastic! Good and satisfying work

davyk31 · 02-05-2020, 01:03 PM

Tell us what all you applied. Does look nice and shiny but the main issue with self detailing is lack of longevity of the products.

MY340i · 02-05-2020, 01:42 PM

Stunning - very glossy!

JNW1 · 02-05-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Tell us what all you applied. Does look nice and shiny but the main issue with self detailing is lack of longevity of the products.

Yes, although there's some very good stuff available to Joe Public nowadays I get the impression some of the longer lasting products can only be applied by professional detailers who've been approved by the relevant manufacturer?

RustyBitz · 02-05-2020, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Tell us what all you applied. Does look nice and shiny but the main issue with self detailing is lack of longevity of the products.

Washed with Gtechniq g wash
Fallout remover - Bilt Hamber Korrosol
Clay bar from Bilt Hamber
Prepared with Gyeon prep
Machine polished with Scholl S20 Black 1-Step Compound
Bodywork coated with Gyeon cancoat
Windows coated with Gyeon Q2 View
Wheels and exhausts coated with Gtechniq C5
Tyres finished with Gyeon shine

RustyBitz · 02-05-2020, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JNW1

Quote:

Originally Posted by davyk31

Tell us what all you applied. Does look nice and shiny but the main issue with self detailing is lack of longevity of the products.

Yes, although there's some very good stuff available to Joe Public nowadays I get the impression some of the longer lasting products can only be applied by professional detailers who've been approved by the relevant manufacturer?

Totally agree with that, I know this coating want lady anywhere near as long as the pro detailing on my old car.

Thankfully I have more time and a big enough drive to do it myself with cancoat or similar.

JustChris · 02-05-2020, 02:34 PM

Toronto Red Tastic!

dazzapb · 02-05-2020, 03:05 PM

nice man! funny enough I just posted about my 'detail' which is a luddites effort check out this page

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...665298&page=63

225 · 02-05-2020, 03:08 PM

I was looking at similar things to these the other day..
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...protection-kit
Ok is I imagine it's not as good as a proper coating by a detailer but still it's a big saving even if you did it twice a year.

F20MAW73 · 02-05-2020, 03:16 PM

Stunning car and you have made a cracking job of the detailing

Kal101 · 02-05-2020, 04:37 PM

Damn fine job that man

antjos1 · 02-06-2020, 03:14 AM

You want to start your own business mate.
The car looks stunning.
Well done

OneExtra · 02-06-2020, 06:11 AM

Please sort that fence out with a few coats of stain next before it rots away

https://www.toolstation.com/ronseal-...SABEgLxv_D_BwE

kzg1969 · 02-06-2020, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 225

I was looking at similar things to these the other day..
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...protection-kit
Ok is I imagine it's not as good as a proper coating by a detailer but still it's a big saving even if you did it twice a year.

There are many such products on the market now - and with any form of detailing, preparation is the key - clean, decontaminated, polished (if needed) and surface cleansed.

I do my own stuff - Gyeon Syncro this time (needs to be cured inside though). They do make the car easier to clean and consequently less swirl marks.

Give it a go

Ti Rich · 02-06-2020, 07:52 AM

That looks stunning. Another big fan of Gyeon stuff here, Cancoat is such a bargain.

Rukka · 02-06-2020, 07:58 AM

Great work mate

That looks really nice.

I've done my last few new cars myself and I always found it satisfying.

RustyBitz · 02-06-2020, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

Please sort that fence out with a few coats of stain next before it rots away

https://www.toolstation.com/ronseal-...SABEgLxv_D_BwE

It's getting replaced next week

still removing crap from the previous owners.

OneExtra · 02-06-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyBitz

It's getting replaced next week

still removing crap from the previous owners.

Nice one mate!

scousefly · 02-06-2020, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

Please sort that fence out with a few coats of stain next before it rots away

https://www.toolstation.com/ronseal-...SABEgLxv_D_BwE

Mr OCD there

scousefly · 02-06-2020, 09:29 AM

Nice when you do it yourself. Wife wants her new (to her) Gran Coupe looking like mine but she's impatient and wants it done in 10 minutes flat, plus her's is silver and mine is black, trust me they will never look the same

But must admit Gyeon is the way I am going for her. I still have some CarPro UK 3.0 left for mine which will be done when its warmer.

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