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08-14-2013, 04:14 AM | #1 |
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Getting your car ready for Gaydon...
Well this will be the first time I have taken my car along to Gaydon and I was wondering what approach people take to getting there car ready? I have cricket Saturday which is seriously going to affect the number of hours I can put into the car.
I spent the time claying, SRP & High Gloss polishing a couple of weeks ago, but will probably have to make do with a thorough clean on the Saturday morning but with the weather forecast for rain saturday afternoon/evening and an early start on the sunday... What do people do to get that show quality shine? do you take something with you? any tricks? tips?
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08-14-2013, 04:56 AM | #2 |
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Get there for 8am and spend a couple hours cleaning the car
But I will give the car a proper clean Saturday evening, so dust is all that needs to be taken off on the Sunday |
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08-14-2013, 05:03 AM | #3 |
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+1 everyone gets there early! they have an hour to "spray detailer" their cars up and polish the wheels!
if your cars been clayed, smooth and clean it will be fine! just ensure your wheels are mint!!! see you guys there!!!!
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08-14-2013, 05:52 AM | #4 |
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At this rate with work I am never going to make it to one of these meets so I guess Ill have to get everyone to come to me
Massive BMW meet at Snetterton, with BMW Racing and so forth.. Looking forward to all the pictures!!
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08-14-2013, 06:08 AM | #5 |
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Is there access to water? Do you use 'waterless' cleaning products?
I intend on being there for 8am... just not sure what to expect/take with me
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08-14-2013, 08:12 AM | #6 |
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ensure your car is properly clean before you leave!
when you get there you literally just want to take a spray detailer with you and a couple of micro fibres! clean the dust off the car and make it shine! Meguires etc do a good detailer! maybe something to get the bugs off the front bumper? and some tyre shine! other than that you should be all good mate
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if you organised this bud id be there!!!!!! get your ass in gear and sort it out!
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08-14-2013, 08:50 AM | #8 |
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I'm painting the callipers and detailing the wheels now
Will take some water and products for the final once over in the morning of the show. I've not seen rain forecast for the weekend so hope that's true Jon |
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08-17-2013, 12:42 PM | #13 |
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How did u all get on preparing ur car for tomorrow ? It's been pissing all day here in Brighton , haven't' been able to polish/Wax yet
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08-17-2013, 12:46 PM | #15 |
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I just removed a bird deposit from my car as well!
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08-17-2013, 12:59 PM | #17 |
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Had mine washed. Doing all other prep in the morning. Going to be up at 5
Why do I put myself through this shit
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08-17-2013, 01:08 PM | #18 |
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Dave I hear u boy!!
Spent last 2-3 hours washing the car.. 2 bucket method.. and drying the car in the effin rain using several MFs. Then sealed the wheels and car in FK1000p .. Gonna be Up at 4.45... FML! This is messed up shit ... I'm going down in history! See you lot there. If u want to spot me.... Watch out for dark circles under the eyes....standing by my lol silver devil.. Drive safely see you all there!!!! |
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08-17-2013, 01:58 PM | #19 |
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I'm working until 11pm
Then I'm praying the roads stay dry for my 20 mile drive home otherwise I will be outside at midnight with a freaking hose pipe cleaning it AGAIN so I will also look like shit after 5 hours sleep max See you all tomorrow and at Oxford services for COFFEE Jon |
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08-17-2013, 04:08 PM | #21 |
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The weather gods have been kind to me. Dry roads for journey home. Just rinsed the car again as it rained and dumped half the bloody Sahara desert on my car
Just buffed with MF's so it will (all being well) be clean in the morning |
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08-18-2013, 12:10 PM | #22 |
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It was clean, good job
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