wizurd

that's a cracking tip for bird crap. I'll remember that. I'll let you all know when I sort a cover.

cheers all :-) setting off now. 100 mile quick burn now lol will need to wash the car again probably lol. definitely having a pint tonight. chuffed

cheers rt will keep that in mind. as for bird doo doo lol what should you use to gt that off? I've got some autoglym bird doodoo wipes lol

cheers Leonk. because you've kept her so well looked after its made cleaning her a lot easier.

I kept forgetting to add on bits hence the 3 posts lol used the two buckets method. very careful with two lambs wool mits because no sieves. used meguires gold shampoo and conditioner. on the exhaust cleaned and used meguires metal polish. came up really easy. as for the wheels used another separate mit with the shampoo and the dirt just fell off. Then once dry used Halford wheel sealant of all things and it's worked quite well I though. Thanks to leonk got a detailing kit but still need to use that plus any advice on polish and wax choices would be welcomed. no machine polisher so all by hand. One thing I would say I really need some good cloths. got some cotton ones but they have bits so need microfiber that has no dropage if that makes any sense lol

cheers Chris. never enjoyed cleaning a car so much. now to celebrate one long drive and then a few beers.

O and can't think of a better way to spend my b day morning as it happens. Best birthday present ever :-)

lol bit lazy yer but no spare time. was contemplating washing her in the dark after work but thought better of it. gotta redo the black grill at the front looking at it lol gotta stop looking at the car.

some more. not enough room to get an overall pic. will try to get one later assuming she don't look too dirty by then

wow that was a slog lol car was minging dirty since I got her a week a go. felt bad since leonk had kept her spotless. anyway couple of hours and car washed and wheels washed and sealed. exhaust polished and glass cleaned. interior is still good so will do that In the week and as for clay bar polish and wax, I'll need to figure out how to do all that before I attempt it. gotta say she looks soooo good shining in the sun now but I can see why everyone obsesses so much about swirl marks and tiny specs of dust lol. taking her out for a long drive today but to be honest part of me wants to wrap her up to keep her clean lol think I need help anyway some pics attached since I've realised ive not posted any of her yet since I got her. apologises for any missed bits and swirl marks.

cheers for the advice all. I'm definitely going to get something fitted since it can get quite windy where I live.

hi all I have searched but want to check. my coolant is on the min mark and I want to top it up. What can I use? I've read the owners manual and can see the recommended nissan coolant but what other coolants can I use or are recommended by people on here. Also I'm guessing it's a 50/50 mix.

cheers Rob. that's my lunch time sorted lol

good good :-). I'll get on with ordering the bits and bobs.

didn't know that. so would meguires products be a safe bet for the first car do you reckon?

its the azure blue colour. well I want to make sure the paint is well looked after and then also looks good. why?

Thanks again. Will try by hand for now then and see how it goes. I'll have a look at both the suggestions for products as well. cant wait to get some time and a dry day and really see how shiny i can get the car :-)

cheers. One quick question as well do you really need a machine polisher or would I be ok with old style hand power :-)

by the way i was looking at http://www.monzacarcare.com/ - seemed to have everything.

Hi, I've been having a look around on here at the suggestions on how to clean a car properly and i've been looking at various sites to get all the bits from. Basically i've got a list of things i need: buckets (with sieves preferably) wash mits microfibre cloths drying towel wheel brush car shampoo polish wax (already got a clay bar thanks to previous owner) wheel cleaner and probably some other stuff that i've forgotten for now lol But can someone point me in the direction of the best place to get all this at the best price. Thanks

didn't notice your post ewan. Hum. dont want it scratched that's for sure. hence the cover.

cool. Cheers for the advice. I'll have to be careful with wind, so to speak, since it can get a bit blustery at times. will pm alex

hi just wondered does anyone use one and/or can recommend one. Basically want it for outdoors use so it's got to be able to withstand our crappy British winters. ideal something fitted would be nice but just a generic one would be fine. Don't wanna blow the bank I guess lol

and a super charger lol (joke)

lol i bet she's so chuffed about that Soz mate. like I said send me the costs as well and I'll send over the cash for that. so far need to get locking nuts and a car cover. Then it's all wish list things like maybe plenum spacer, Uprev remap and engine parts.