RRSTDV8 wrote:

Supercharged HST wrote:

My RRS won't fit in the garage so I purchased this a car cover to protect it. I don't drive my RRS or Brabus SL in the rain at all! So, before I drive my RRS when I take the cover of the spray and wipe each panel before I go out. At the end of the day and before I put the car cover back on for it to go to sleep, I wash off they days dust and grime using my pressure washer (making sure I don't put the hose too close to the body or wheels) I then drive it around the block to get the excess water off, then use my Aldi XS waterless wash & wax.

You do all of that every time you drive the vehicle?

And you don't drive it or your other car in the rain? Do you walk instead or do you have a "rain car"?

Yes. I do all of that every time. I also check the weather day before on that day in the morning. We do have every day all-weather vehicles. Lol.

I have a 2003 Ford transit connect and a 2007 Mercedes B200 B Class.

I would admit that my actions aren't totally normal but I do have friends who are just like me. One of them is far, far worse than me.

I guess I either have a bit of OCD or I spend so many hours detailing them that I just don't want so much of my work to be undone by driving in the rain.

Also, growing up we had nothing. I feel privileged to own such cars - even though they are aren't new and were never purchased new.

Today I spent 5 hours on the RRS. Washing (spray foam), drying, claying, cutting, polishing then waxing. The funny thing is that I only washed and polished it yesterday. Lol

Today I wanted to clay it as I could feel the contamination on the paint surface. At first, I was just going to do the bonnet, but ended up claying the whole car! I couldn't just leave it there. I had to do more, so I ended up doing a very quick detail. It has produced amazing results. Remember, I have only had this RRS just over a week! Lol.

Surely there are others like me here on this forum?


 RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Your as bad as me supercharged HST,ive been out all day cleaning the RRS,I even cleaned the inner wheel barrels with Bilt Hamber Kerosol to get the brake dust off them even though they have been coated with C5 & they felt smooth,then I wash the daughters Fiat 500 & then gave it a coating of fast finish,I know it’s not cheap but I’ve done the RRS 5-6 times with it & the Fiat today & their is still more then half of the can left,,& as I’m typing this guess what,yes it’s just started it down

 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Lindab wrote:

Although my car is ceramic coated with Gtechniq, I usually go round it with Meguirs Last touch spray after washing. Can do the whole car in less than 10 mins. None of the white deposits left by lots of other polishes, which is a nightmare from me. Does the Aldi stuff leave any deposits, cos for £2.99 its worth a try

No white deposits at all. Often you find the white deposits in polishes as they often contain chalk (which is the cutting agent). I don't know of any QD that leave white deposits. The Aldi XS is worth a try at £2.99.  RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Tyrefitter wrote:

Your as bad as me supercharged HST,ive been out all day cleaning the RRS,I even cleaned the inner wheel barrels with Bilt Hamber Kerosol to get the brake dust off them even though they have been coated with C5 & they felt smooth,then I wash the daughters Fiat 500 & then gave it a coating of fast finish,I know it’s not cheap but I’ve done the RRS 5-6 times with it & the Fiat today & their is still more then half of the can left,,& as I’m typing this guess what,yes it’s just started it down

I’ve got a few friends that think I’m sad because I like to look after my motors & im always cleaning them. Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

A few things I have
 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Nice collection of cleaning products.
I too have some friends who think I look after my vehicles way too much. Lol. RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Nice collection of cleaning products. I will have to pay you a visit to inspect your collection! Lol
I too have some friends who think I look after my vehicles way too much. Lol. RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

For those that think we are sad,,,,,just look at this & its not a retail shop it’s someone’s garage

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Detailers heaven. Btw, if I had a garage big enough, I would install a lift and use that lift to not only change my oils and other easy DIY stuff but to also clean underneath!.  RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

I’ve got that place
 Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Very nice. I am so envious!  RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Supercharged HST wrote:

We do have every day all-weather vehicles. Lol.

S'funny because, for me at least, the RRS is the ultimate all-weather vehicle. Sun, rain, snow - it's great in all of them. Mine is my every day vehicle and is out in all weathers and goes all sorts of places as I visit building sites.

I don't wash / polish mine at all. It gets a jet wash now and then e.g. at a service or to remove big mud deposits if it's been off road. If I followed your routine, I'd have to get up an hour earlier every day to give me enough time to get the RRS ready before / cleaned up afterwards!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I understand you. Mine won't be used on a daily basis. It's more of a pleasure to own type vehicle. It will only be used at weekends. Lol. RRS Supercharged Genuine HST

Looks like a Sad club is in the making here. There's me, Tyrefitter & Supercharged HST for starters. Bound to be a few more like minded souls out there
Criteria :- OCD in car cleaning & as for off roading, if you climb more than a speed hump you need not apply