Right guys, we have now got our very own Detailing section Thanks Martin.
I know this section won't be everyone's cup of tea as some of you think a 4x4 should be covered in mud and not polish (RRSTDV8) But for those of us that like a clean motor, please feel free to share your tips and products you recommend. Please stick to the rules above though.

Who? Me?
 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Nice one  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Does detailing include the interior ?

washed and polished car this afternoon using autoglym stuff.

As usual got half way through the polishing and got really bored with it but rather have a clean car than a dirty car.

Anyway , quite surprised how "bitty" the paint feels so i suppose i will have to look into giving it a clay bar , but apart from not having any idea about which to use am worried that it will be more boring than polishing

Suggestions on clay bar stuff anyone

^^^^^ no longer polish as often as I used too ( maybe my age ) I now use Mequiars Ultimate Detailer - spray on with a mist - then wipe off - beautiful shine & removes the stubborn grime that may be left after normal shampooing it can also be used on the glass  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Mister B wrote:

Does detailing include the interior ?

washed and polished car this afternoon using autoglym stuff.

As usual got half way through the polishing and got really bored with it but rather have a clean car than a dirty car.

Anyway , quite surprised how "bitty" the paint feels so i suppose i will have to look into giving it a clay bar , but apart from not having any idea about which to use am worried that it will be more boring than polishing

Suggestions on clay bar stuff anyone

anyone tried using a clay cloth rather than a bar, i have used Meguiars clay bars and was amazed at the difference it makes to the paint finish, but being so small it would be daunting if i had to do a whole vehicle. Just bought a clay mitt to give a try which i spotted by accident in Halfrauds, being so much bigger should make the job a lot quicker, also seen the cloth version on fleabay. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

Does anyone ever use Mer anymore?

Just done mine this morning the full works. Cleaned, clayed, polished, glass, leather cleaned and conditioned, hovered, plastic trim right round...!!!!!! all in about 4/5 hrs.

Looks the business again ready for the other half to mucky..!!!

To be fair I quite enjoy doing it to see the results

Mister B wrote:

Does detailing include the interior ?

washed and polished car this afternoon using autoglym stuff.

As usual got half way through the polishing and got really bored with it but rather have a clean car than a dirty car.

Anyway , quite surprised how "bitty" the paint feels so i suppose i will have to look into giving it a clay bar , but apart from not having any idea about which to use am worried that it will be more boring than polishing

Suggestions on clay bar stuff anyone

Claying is pretty effortless... and minimal pressure is required and only a swiping action so it doesn't take too long

but they are slippery little suckers...

Frankly feeling the end result and seeing the amount of cra..p .. sorry... contamination .....that was unseen on your

paintwork makes it all worthwhile

Never used one of these but I will be next time I clay.... may be the answer to your problems... good reviews too..

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-cl..._1390.html


Detailing btw ... includes nearly every last inch of the car..... in detail....  2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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I always used to use auto g but have been educated recently after purchasing my pride and joy of peachy he prepared the car using meguiars and always used it I have carried on using the products and would not use others now

I recently used the Farecia G3 range. Clay Mitt, Perm Scratch Remover then the Resin Superwax . The clay mitt is very easy to use, just spray on a bit of water/car shampoo mix then run the mitt over it. The difference on the bonnet was amazing, you can hear all of the contaminate lifting off.

Although I'm not a fan of the place, Halfrauds are doing 3 for 2 on this stuff at the moment.

Agree, their clay mitt is good vfm, even better on a 3 for 2..............and makes a big difference to the paint.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

well, after the "shining" reviews , looks like i'm going to Halfords this week to get a clay mit and give the whole clay thing a go

Although the spray polish is quite dear, it sounds much easier than waxing so might push the boat out and get some of that too

BTW , what do you serial cleaners use on the inside, like door cards and head lining

Carefull there Mr B... Polish is very different to wax..

Polish is usually abrasive in varying degrees and needs to be applied to cars that need paint correction after claying...

Which in turn will then need a sealant or a wax after to preserve the great look of all your hard work.. 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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