sam534 62 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Spent 3 weeks in the countryside back at my hometown for Christmas and the car got filthy! So I was taking some pictures and thought I'd share my cleaning process, this might turn into a detailing thread as I have plans to get my DA into work this spring. First off the state of the car. Lots of dirt and grime. First up the wheels, these get sprayed with a AG wheel protection spray can every wash, not the best but I'm using it up, works pretty well but does not last at all. Jet wash only turns them up pretty clean. Then with a full shampoo clean using BH auto wash, a noddle mitt and wheel woollies in bucket no. 1. Onto the paint work! As it was really grimey I though I'd hit it with all the tools. So after a jet wash to get rid of the big stuff first, a citrus pre-wash by valet pro 1:10 ratio, this is fairly weak for this much grime as normally I do a weekly wash.. Then it was onto BH Autofoam, and first time using this, used a mesto foamer. From what I understand 4% dilution and as long as you get the panel wet with the stuff it's working. Right so most of the grime is off now, time for the two bucket wash, again BH Autowash and my incredipad. Unfortunately I hadnt been able to put winter protection on so have been just using sonax bsd and Adams quick detailer 50:50 after every wash. The protection is still working ish after 3 weeks of grime washed away. And there she is after being dried down, windows cleaned with AG Fast glass, my quick detailer mix, AG tyre shine, AG wheel protector spray. And when picking up pizza that evening. Bit of a 3 way shot for instagram Why we use the 3 bucket method!! Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Stutopia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stutopia 158 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Nice. I really like BSD for this time of year, it’s much more like a sealant than a QD, so perfect for topping up protection in double quick time when it’s chilly out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
br0wny 27 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 mmmm pizza 1 sam534 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted January 19, 2018 Nice. I really like BSD for this time of year, it’s much more like a sealant than a QD, so perfect for topping up protection in double quick time when it’s chilly out.Exactly, seems to be doing well, didn't have time to do a full paint seal before winter set in.Mixing it 50:50 with Adams quick detailer gives a great glossy finish from the Adams and also makes applying BSD a doddle. Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 Spend a good long time on it this weekend.As it was a barmy 10° I thought I'd slap a new coat of Fusso on, hated by some but I like the length of protection it gives and the water behaviour is incredible. Also removed the rear plate to find the plate rattling around had caused a fair bit of damage. Quick wiz over with the DA and 3" backing plate got most of it off. Replaced with a square plate for that #jdm look.... Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazybrain84 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2019 Great job! Your car looks shiny and new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted February 21, 2019 Well done. your other car (or your neighbours car) in first picture looks filthy, in comparison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites