#402727 - 26/02/12 11:41 AM
Cleaning/detailing section
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Quite recently a few threads have been popping up concerning cleaning/detailing and general upkeep of cars and there really isn't a place to put these threads, I'm not sure how much attention it would get but it would still nice for people qwho wanted to know more about products etc
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#402730 - 26/02/12 02:57 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: CaptainMorley]
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Registered: 19/11/11
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i agree this is a great idea, a place to ask what is the best products to use etc
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#402731 - 26/02/12 05:17 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: andymainst]
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Yeah would be nice to see what Chris and Scotty think!
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K&N induction
Milltek Cat-back
Aero wipers
Custom coloured stripes and overlays
Eibach Extras Lows
Tripe R Splitter
Black Plastics
Wind deflectors
Tinted front, rear and sidelights
Bit of Ebay tat
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#402732 - 27/02/12 08:09 AM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: CaptainMorley]
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Registered: 14/07/11
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Great idea.
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#402733 - 28/02/12 07:07 AM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: STash]
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Great idea.
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#402734 - 28/02/12 04:50 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: kenny]
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Scott.................. what do u reckon??
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#402738 - 29/02/12 06:07 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: kenny]
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Best thing to do is send chris or scotty a pm
Probably best
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#402741 - 07/03/12 09:35 AM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: CaptainMorley]
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I think this would be great, we could do separate posts for cleaning, drying, claying, polishing, waxing, products to use, best practices ect. Lets make this happen
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#402742 - 07/03/12 05:37 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: Ben_Jamin]
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Registered: 24/01/12
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Loc: Chelmsford, Essex
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I think this would be great, we could do separate posts for cleaning, drying, claying, polishing, waxing, products to use, best practices ect. Lets make this happen
Definitely get something like this! Coming up for spring now so everyone's motors need to be looking their best
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#402743 - 07/03/12 07:58 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: sxkopite8]
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#402744 - 07/03/12 10:46 PM
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[Re: ROB IS THE STIG]
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Just pm'ed Chris, you guy will know as soon as I get a reply
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Milltek Cat-back
Aero wipers
Custom coloured stripes and overlays
Eibach Extras Lows
Tripe R Splitter
Black Plastics
Wind deflectors
Tinted front, rear and sidelights
Bit of Ebay tat
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#402745 - 08/03/12 10:25 AM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: CaptainMorley]
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Update:
Chris said he loves the idea and is going to put it to the rest of the guys
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Aero wipers
Custom coloured stripes and overlays
Eibach Extras Lows
Tripe R Splitter
Black Plastics
Wind deflectors
Tinted front, rear and sidelights
Bit of Ebay tat
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#402747 - 08/03/12 12:06 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: Ben_Jamin]
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#402748 - 08/03/12 04:29 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: ROB IS THE STIG]
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Loc: Chelmsford, Essex
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Excellent news
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#402753 - 14/03/12 06:57 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: Ben_Jamin]
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Firstly, I would like to apologise in the delay in replying to this thread. Thank you all for the comments, and I know a few poeple are going to be disappointed, but after discussions amongst the team we've decided not to go ahead with this. If people want to show their tips for removing swirl marks and claying, and other cleaning/detailing advice advice etc, then please PM one of us a we will put it into the 'How To' section. Then their final result pics can go into 'The Forecourt' explaining the products used. I know a few regulars have taken a shine to the idea, but it was felt that by opening a new section for cleaning your car it would just open it up for repeated threads. Thanks The Team
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#402757 - 15/03/12 08:23 AM
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[Re: kenny]
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Yeah fair one guys, makes sense really.
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#402758 - 15/03/12 05:40 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: ChrisCumbria]
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I know a few regulars have taken a shine to the idea
Pun intended? 
Fair enough, a well organised post would probably meet everyones needs in the same way, just need someone to be prepared to try and keep it tidy
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#402759 - 17/03/12 05:24 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
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#402760 - 19/03/12 10:21 AM
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[Re: ROB IS THE STIG]
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 Can I comment? - Too late  A Cleaning and detailing area would be good, however there are obviously going to be a few draw backs (for example me having to negotiate ANOTHER section!! jeeezzzzz) but I think it would be useful to many polish avoiders. There is a chance of a few repeated threads but surely this is a good thing? They won't be repeated forever and will fade out with new content being brought in, but it will get the area going (everyone knows to avoid the dead area! 'Mines on order' for example  ). I have just got the bug of detailing, after claying my car and slding stuff down my bonnet as it is now smoother than smooth GLASS!!! (like cloths and pads...not babies and engine oil...) and would like some more info on what to do and techniques etc like how to remove swirls, without having to sign up and troll other sites. I think also, instead of a new area entirely, maybe a sub area inside the Forcourt? As it is generally going to be lots of pictures of various states of paintwork. Also, I know there are not THAT many people (compared to other sites) into detailing that would lead to such an increase of demand on the server. I know I am late but thought I'd just post up and show some support (P.s I also know you said no already - It didn't say no forever though hehe)
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#402761 - 19/03/12 03:27 PM
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[Re: Ashley6]
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#402763 - 19/03/12 03:49 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: kenny]
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Eat My Du
Registered: 24/01/12
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Loc: Chelmsford, Essex
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im registered on ST-RS but keeping up to date with one forum is enough for me. If one does go live on ST-RS then i would however make use of it.
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#402766 - 19/03/12 08:50 PM
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[Re: CaptainMorley]
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#402771 - 22/03/12 07:23 AM
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[Re: Ashley6]
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Damn jack, anything you can send me about swirls ready for sat? wanna try and get them out by hand!
I dont even have my car atm and will be rather busy this weekend
Possibly, and this is a very unlikely thing but i may do some friday night if i can get in the garage and under some light, just to be able to show the difference in hand + machine application
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#402773 - 03/05/12 07:34 AM
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[Re: Jack_P]
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#402775 - 21/05/12 08:11 PM
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[Re: Jack_P]
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think Rob put a recomendations thread together if you wanted to drop photos in there instead?
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#402777 - 21/05/12 08:39 PM
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[Re: sxkopite8]
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think Rob put a recomendations thread together if you wanted to drop photos in there instead?
It was more of a process thread that i was going to do!
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#402778 - 21/05/12 11:50 PM
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[Re: Jack_P]
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Eat My Du
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ahhh, following you now
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#402779 - 23/05/12 10:59 PM
Re: Cleaning/detailing section
[Re: sxkopite8]
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I've just done a bit of a write-up over on ST-RS that hopefully should help a few people out and give a bit of guidance! Clay Bar application Drop a comment on over there and let me know what you think, or any questions you'd like to ask!
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#402780 - 24/05/12 10:04 PM
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