davey_83

Given the choice between x1 BAL bucket wash with grit guard, compared to snow foam, pressure wash and then dry. All day long would it be option 1, I'd never consider touching the paintwork with a drying towel after the pre wash stage.

Thats cool, folks can go to the cafe there for snacks until 12 also. I always find time flies at meets when chatting away. I'll be there of course from 9:30am, but any time after is sound

Save you're back and drop to a single BAL bucket with grit gaurd, these hold so much more water the dirty stuff stays at the bottom. Ive used these for years and years and had no issues. PS always final rinse with an open hose to sheet the water away, makes drying a doddle. https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod8768/bal-mixing-bucket-225ltr.html

I find it takes no more effort to run a mitt over the car compared to a drying towel? Ultimately to have to touch everywhere with both tasks....... Bring a chair out and place the bucket on that to save bending down to it each time. For sections of the car below the waistline, squat with a straight back is best practice regardless. Just trying to give tips given me, as my little brother details for a living.

You planning rear spoiler also? CS rear bumper needs a wing I feel to flow......

Snow lance FTW!! When the neighbours are looking, Snow it up and go out to it with a Bic

Sadly so....... Too tough

Stunning pal!!! What these cars do so well, the open road

Great pics @b19b96 really pops those colours!!

Quality additions, what's next?

Yesterday found time to finish off the late spring clean. You know you're loosing it when you wash a car after 3 days and 6 miles worth of driving. Bilt Hamber Auto Foam 10:1 Hose rinse Two bucket wash with Megs Ult Shampoo Hose rinse Dodo Juice drying towel Autoglym SRP *2 layers aggregate. Soft99 Kiwami wax  Went with Kiwami as I just love the stuff, so so easy to use and protection from this sealant is truly awesome. Apply to panel in traditional circular motion, finishing in straight lines. Grab your soft mf towel and buff immediately - done move on. Easy on, easy off. On the next wash before the Mids Meets, il dress the plastics, rubbers, slick the tyres and she's good. *beading shot taken from DW review.

Also tested how quick the water sheeted after application from the panel..... TBF I know its easy to slat turtle wax products, I personally don't know why as a company like this tomorrow could throw millions at a product line and you better believe it could be a winner with that much R&D. Dodo Juice Future Armour Autoglym Rapid Aqua Wax Angelwax Blue Rinse Bilt Hamber auto-qd All of the above premium products tested state, can be used as a 'wax it wet' or drying aid......

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/90880/best-car-wash-wax-sprays-2018 Doubt you'd be troubled by purchasing any of the top contenders.

Also alot easier to work with wet, as results in less shards.

No worries Sim, I still fancy a passenger ride in your lovely 370z at the next one

Cheers Justin for the heads up, is it for mods or maintenance?

Welkom back

Haha nice one matey, @Wendy & @CLASSIX won't be there so the rest of us do drive sensibly

LUNCH booking made with Toby Carvery Stonebridge Island, 5 mins down the road from the meet location and loads of parking. Food is always bang on from here and NO waiting around as its a Carvery, from there we'll look to head out to our destination Time: 12noon nom nom

Not to worries Nick, its walking distance for you - so pop along IF you can Boosted 370z are always welcome!!

Needs taking back to the garage that replaced the arms fella

Also a car form the owners club in most case will have a documented build thread and will be a known car which will have seen at meets/shows multiple times a year. MOT history online is also a decent gauge of how a vehicle is looked after. IE failing on stuff like brake and tyre wear, is a clear indication that the owner doesn't hardly look round the vehicle and keep up on maintenance.

Manufactures state that to safeguard themselves I think, probably something drawn up 400yrs ago and never amended just like braking distances in the highway code LOL

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