What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

MisterSnoop said:
Used the garage to get out of the sun and did the exterior and interior. Still hot in the garage.

Exterior rinseless wash with Griot's BF. Tried out one of the large Kwazar spray bottles to presoak. worked well to get a lot of mist on the car but it was a little heavy when full. Probably won't fill it up next time.

Then did the interior with Griot's Interior Cleaner, 303, and Griot's Leather 3in1. Used the thin Cobra microfiber applicators to put on the 303 and Leather 3in1. Had one split on me. That was the first time using it.
35384cbac8934df75325df5e68470576.jpg
3b35832882f31dfcb830bef95e6f90e7.jpg
ee309636d7484933711cc18ba61ee4bc.jpg
Click to expand...

Love the red leather trim! :dblthumb2:

I have a thing for red. :D
 
DFB said:
Really? :laughing: :laughing:

Click to expand...

Wow that’s on point! You’ve got like 3 full bottles of Invisible Glass on deck… That’s when you know a person isn’t messing around. Lol.

Speaking of 1 liter bottles being large or heavy… I recently had 1 of my Megs dispenser bottles crack at the neck during use. This is like the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve had it happen to one of those bottles and I think it’s due to leaving the bottles out in the sun for prolonged exposure. And the fact that I’m sometimes a bit OCD when it comes to keeping them completely filled probably doesn’t help matters due to the weight of the bottle when it’s full.

6e1abd430a17c7f685a6786dda222c12.jpg
 
The gf commented about her car having fur/dust so that car was up today. Fortunately, there's a seat cover in the back at least.

1 of the 3 clients was happy. She said it looks like a 5 year old did it when she does it. The other 2 clients think it needs more fur now.
559b363bb182db5e7df69f37c4ae00da.jpg
4200e6e43fbf2465b99be40c702dc207.jpg
85b8afe2d9cf14d9edaf47c43631f1af.jpg
5a16631c8ca3940f2a9ec72b9f29d896.jpg
a8f7123c98582a99dbe55dcd5e17b923.jpg
527f6d3a0211b0835164adec5236306e.jpg
103682924039c6fa0873963b70835154.jpg
65129dc93c73aaa174b95d20174dd4fa.jpg
 
Polished & coated this ZR2 along with restoring the trim. Not 100 percent don’t in this pic but the sunlight is good at the moment, so I had to snap a couple pics.

2cb8c3d529d88202dee5fb432e66d210.jpg

22ae6429e9b20f430165f47e7f1bfad6.jpg

f7bb6cb002a07e7f0a62a8d9d1a9578e.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using AGOnline
 
Lockdown Day 4 -

After a bit of a run around, I finally got a new battery in the Jag.



I rang the dealer and asked if they could quote me a price, and to leave me a message as I would be working. The message arrived to advise me a windscreen supplied and fitted would be $2985. Windscreen?! Cue me calling again to say that I was pretty sure I had asked for a battery not a windscreen. Anyway, I was quoted a price and the battery was ordered, with a two day turn around.

Seven days later I was advised the item was in stock and that I could come in any time to have it fitted. Fine, I'll be in tomorrow. I was then phoned an hour later to advise that the they had been sort delivered, the paperwork said it was there but the battery had not been delivered. Another seven days, the battery was finally in stock. So I took it out there today, was told it would be a 15 min process. Try an hour, and because of Covid restrictions, I could not wait inside out of the cold, instead standing outside watching the traffic pass by.

Anyway, all of that now has the big cat cranking like a champion. I was sent a PDF of the battery change procedure that Jaguar techs follow when doing this job, not a simple new for old process. That is why I paid for the dealer to do, and endured the clunky customer service. If something go's wrong, it's on them.

And of course, it rained just before I was due to drive out there. :mad:





Out with the gear, as it started to rain again, for an express detail.



And, as I drove it back into the garage to dry it off, of course it stopped raining and sun appeared. :mad:

Lesson learnt from this, DON'T break a windscreen in a Jaguar XE, it will cost you $3000! :laughing:

Oh, and the battery was $685! :wowwow:
 
Eldorado2k said:
Wow that’s on point! You’ve got like 3 full bottles of Invisible Glass on deck… That’s when you know a person isn’t messing around. Lol.
Click to expand...

I don't mess around!! :laughing:

When your onto a good thing and all..... :xyxthumbs:
 
DFB said:
Lockdown Day 4 -

After a bit of a run around, I finally got a new battery in the Jag.



I rang the dealer and asked if they could quote me a price, and to leave me a message as I would be working. The message arrived to advise me a windscreen supplied and fitted would be $2985. Windscreen?! Cue me calling again to say that I was pretty sure I had asked for a battery not a windscreen. Anyway, I was quoted a price and the battery was ordered, with a two day turn around.

Seven days later I was advised the item was in stock and that I could come in any time to have it fitted. Fine, I'll be in tomorrow. I was then phoned an hour later to advise that the they had been sort delivered, the paperwork said it was there but the battery had not been delivered. Another seven days, the battery was finally in stock. So I took it out there today, was told it would be a 15 min process. Try an hour, and because of Covid restrictions, I could not wait inside out of the cold, instead standing outside watching the traffic pass by.

Anyway, all of that now has the big cat cranking like a champion. I was sent a PDF of the battery change procedure that Jaguar techs follow when doing this job, not a simple new for old process. That is why I paid for the dealer to do, and endured the clunky customer service. If something go's wrong, it's on them.

And of course, it rained just before I was due to drive out there. :mad:





Out with the gear, as it started to rain again, for an express detail.



And, as I drove it back into the garage to dry it off, of course it stopped raining and sun appeared. :mad:

Lesson learnt from this, DON'T break a windscreen in a Jaguar XE, it will cost you $3000! :laughing:

Oh, and the battery was $685! :wowwow:
Click to expand...
How hard can it be to listen to what you asked, and double check before you get the customer to come in.

I didn't say it at the time, but when I got the new tyres on the Qashqai, they forgot to put the new tyres on. The tyre shop is under a shopping centre, so when I picked up the car it was in a darkish corner, they did the alignment but forgot the tyres. I didn't get angry, but I did get a free alignment for the FJ out of it.

As for having to wash it after driving it home, rain or not, you would have any way is my guess.

Sent from my F8331 using Tapatalk
 
DFB said:
Oh, and the battery was $685! :wowwow:
Click to expand...

Geez. Was $400 of that labor?

When we were under lockdown, I preferred to wait outside at the dealer. Surprised me they didn't have a place outside to sit.
 
Lockdown Day 5 -

I can take it no longer!







Two weeks without a wash combined with despicable weather, the Ranger needed a wash. The rain is supposed to be easing away for a couple of days, so it will at least stay clean for a bit.

I always start with wheels and wheel arches. In situations like this, I like to spray a bit of Brake Buster into the wheel arches to help things along.





And yes, I do occasionally clean the chassis rails. :laughing:



The pre-wash rinse didn't remove much of the road film so I decided to pre-soak with NV Snow today, the tray included. This helps soften the grime before another rinse, this time removing roughly 80-90% of the road film. I also used warm water in the foam cannon. If you have ever doubted the effectiveness of snow-foaming, I can tell you that it is most definitely not just for showing off to the neighbors.



Onto something that has been annoying for a while now. On the drivers side sill, there has been a yellowed stain that has stubbornly refused to removed, even with strong APC. This stain is most likely caused by boots or leg as I brush past getting in and out of the car. I have a feeling it might be the effects of wearing sunscreen in the summer time. Either way, some Scholl S20 and the iBrid sorted it out in no time. Again, I'm sure my gardening customers appreciate the effort. :laughing:



And good news! Our illustrious leaders have decided to extend the locks and chains for another seven days. Not sure if I should be pleased I get another weeks holiday or be terrified that it could crush my employer and therefore have no job to return to?
 
DFB said:
And good news! Our illustrious leaders have decided to extend the locks and chains for another seven days. Not sure if I should be pleased I get another weeks holiday or be terrified that it could crush my employer and therefore have no job to return to?
Click to expand...

And yet we have more daily cases, and a bigger outbreak, but we're not locked down. But they are 60kms south of me.

I had to QD the Qashqai today, who would've thought that I could walk the dogs back 3 kms from the duckpond, where they like to dunk themselves, and they would still be wet enough to shake themselves next to the car and leave little water spots all over it.

Sent from my F8331 using Tapatalk
 
DFB said:
Lockdown Day 5 -

I can take it no longer!







Two weeks without a wash combined with despicable weather, the Ranger needed a wash. The rain is supposed to be easing away for a couple of days, so it will at least stay clean for a bit.

I always start with wheels and wheel arches. In situations like this, I like to spray a bit of Brake Buster into the wheel arches to help things along.





And yes, I do occasionally clean the chassis rails. :laughing:



The pre-wash rinse didn't remove much of the road film so I decided to pre-soak with NV Snow today, the tray included. This helps soften the grime before another rinse, this time removing roughly 80-90% of the road film. I also used warm water in the foam cannon. If you have ever doubted the effectiveness of snow-foaming, I can tell you that it is most definitely not just for showing off to the neighbors.



Onto something that has been annoying for a while now. On the drivers side sill, there has been a yellowed stain that has stubbornly refused to removed, even with strong APC. This stain is most likely caused by boots or leg as I brush past getting in and out of the car. I have a feeling it might be the effects of wearing sunscreen in the summer time. Either way, some Scholl S20 and the iBrid sorted it out in no time. Again, I'm sure my gardening customers appreciate the effort. :laughing:



And good news! Our illustrious leaders have decided to extend the locks and chains for another seven days. Not sure if I should be pleased I get another weeks holiday or be terrified that it could crush my employer and therefore have no job to return to?
Click to expand...
I love the "stop and go" brush

Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk
 
DFB said:
Lockdown Day 5 -

I can take it no longer!







Two weeks without a wash combined with despicable weather, the Ranger needed a wash. The rain is supposed to be easing away for a couple of days, so it will at least stay clean for a bit.

I always start with wheels and wheel arches. In situations like this, I like to spray a bit of Brake Buster into the wheel arches to help things along.





And yes, I do occasionally clean the chassis rails. :laughing:



The pre-wash rinse didn't remove much of the road film so I decided to pre-soak with NV Snow today, the tray included. This helps soften the grime before another rinse, this time removing roughly 80-90% of the road film. I also used warm water in the foam cannon. If you have ever doubted the effectiveness of snow-foaming, I can tell you that it is most definitely not just for showing off to the neighbors.



Onto something that has been annoying for a while now. On the drivers side sill, there has been a yellowed stain that has stubbornly refused to removed, even with strong APC. This stain is most likely caused by boots or leg as I brush past getting in and out of the car. I have a feeling it might be the effects of wearing sunscreen in the summer time. Either way, some Scholl S20 and the iBrid sorted it out in no time. Again, I'm sure my gardening customers appreciate the effort. :laughing:



And good news! Our illustrious leaders have decided to extend the locks and chains for another seven days. Not sure if I should be pleased I get another weeks holiday or be terrified that it could crush my employer and therefore have no job to return to?
Click to expand...

Come to Tasmania i will show you rain, been raining here for week's on and off
 
Rinseless wash and wheel and well cleaning today.

Was in a mood to mix everything today. Rinseless with 2oz Griots BSR and 2oz of Ech20 to 3.5 gallons of water.

Dried with a 20x40 Pluffle and Griots 3-1 and TW ceramic Wet Wax as a drying aid and 3-1 on the trim.

CP Perl and Tac System tire coat mixed on the tires. Impressed with this combo.

c3a2be95fabb6c467d39158344477c9a.jpg


06079d8713ba08134bbd84bf5d47466c.jpg


b849c920794c24119de26e218309e65c.jpg


aea4a5af230e50e4d269364061dfb218.jpg


a54ddc47b5d91084eaad143b24fd55af.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Yesterday actually but wiped down the ES with Adam's graphene detailer while waiting for my daughter to get out of her gymnastics class management

Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk
 
Klasse Act said:
Yesterday actually but wiped down the ES with Adam's graphene detailer while waiting for my daughter to get out of her gymnastics class management

Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

"Yup. That's my dad out there...................... " :laughing::cheers:
 
This morning, before going into work, I noticed 4 sap drips on the windshield. These were more liquidee, so I cleaned the windshield...this inspired me to wipe the ES down with a just given to me product! This product is Adam's Slip and Slide and it's equivalent to Beadmaker and I must say another winner from "Eve's better half"

Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk
 
Lockdown Day 6 -

Made use of the extra room I made in the cabinets at the last lockdown. Three extra containers and some decals that came in the boxes of my wheels, I have now filled them back up again.









Granted, I still need to put stuff in those containers, however a $30 credit and an extra job I picked up will see to that nicely! :D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top