One thing leads to another ...

[Anonymous]

Despite picking my car up on 1st September, I've only been driving it since Monday (having got it back after clutch investigations).

A couple of long-ish trips meant the front wheels were filthy with brake dust, so I thought I'd be good and go and clean them.

Once that was done I thought I may as well give the rest of the old girl a wash; she'll only need a quick rinse down I thought - bound to be able to finish that before it gets dark (NOT) :thumbdown:

I'll have to wait until the morning now to see how clean (or otherwise she actually is) - I've got a feeling I'll be finishing the job tomorrow

 

[Anonymous]

Glad your back in the car Maf and hopefully enjoying her. :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

I took some advice for best treatments for mine,even though I havent got my RCZ yet. I was told to give the alloys a couple of coats with Racing gLaz rim wax. This should give them a good coat and brake dust doesnt stick, it simply brushes off. I am definately going to try this before I do any significant miles,if my car ever gets dilivered !! :sleeping-yellow:

 

[RCZ1]

Glad to see you are looking after your RCZ ! There's no such thing as a quick wash in my book. A quick wash for me takes 3 hours!

 

[Anonymous]

Glad to see you are looking after your RCZ ! There's no such thing as a quick wash in my book. A quick wash for me takes 3 hours!

I was out there for a couple of hours - I probably would have kept going but it got too dark to see what I was doing :crazy:

 

[Anonymous]

This detailing stuff is starting to take over my world! I have difficult access to my outside tap so I've ordered a wee thingy called a bubble washer that's pump-operated (a bit like those spray things for your roses) and I'll use it to rinse the car (won't use the brush attachment). But I found when washing my baby that, with me being a short-a$*, I couldn't reach the centre of the roof. So, today I spent another pretty penny in Halfords buying Meguire's gold class shampoo/conditioner (never knew cars needed conditioner :lol: ), a lovely big cloth for drying, Rain-x spray for me windies and a telescopic gizmo with a nice soft chenille mitt for the roof. No excuse now for not gleaming (apart from the lousy weather :thumbdown: ). :dance:

 

[Anonymous]

Glad to see you are looking after your RCZ ! There's no such thing as a quick wash in my book. A quick wash for me takes 3 hours!

Yep, yep & yep...I'm on your wave-length completely :thumbup: No such thing as a 'quick' wash especially in this house, even if that's the intention at the start. A commonly used statement from my wife (yes, my wife cleans my cars, & she brilliant at it, but now I'm getting into it too), is " I'll just finish this then I'll be in darling"......................1 hour later & she says it again.....2 hours later later again, & it goes on & on & on!

Finally (8 hours or more have been know on several occasions), she's finished, & WOW, my 6 year old car is gleaming in & out & looks brand new again! :clap:

However, I'm really looking forward to us caring for our new arrival together......for hours at a time :eusa-think: :eusa-think:

 

[RCZ1]

Glad to see you are looking after your RCZ ! There's no such thing as a quick wash in my book. A quick wash for me takes 3 hours!

Yep, yep & yep...I'm on your wave-length completely :thumbup: No such thing as a 'quick' wash especially in this house, even if that's the intention at the start. A commonly used statement from my wife (yes, my wife cleans my cars, & she brilliant at it, but now I'm getting into it too), is " I'll just finish this then I'll be in darling"......................1 hour later & she says it again.....2 hours later later again, & it goes on & on & on!

Finally (8 hours or more have been know on several occasions), she's finished, & WOW, my 6 year old car is gleaming in & out & looks brand new again! :clap:

However, I'm really looking forward to us caring for our new arrival together......for hours at a time :eusa-think: :eusa-think:

Exactly. If a job's worth doing - it's worth doing properly :lol:

I've tried to get my hubby involved too - but he's very reluctant. He'll sometimes buff off some wax for me - but that's about it :thumbdown:

 

[Anonymous]

How come theres so many females on here that are into detailing or even just cleaning their cars. It's amazing, I don't think my wife's ever washed her own car.

Good on you!

 

[RCZ1]

How come theres so many females on here that are into detailing or even just cleaning their cars. It's amazing, I don't think my wife's ever washed her own car.

Good on you!

Well thank you kind sir :beer:

Well we all work hard (yes even you men!) to be able to afford our RCZs - so naturally we want to look after them too