Prepping the paintwork for the winter months ahead

Teflon · 24th September 2016, 14:59

Cracked open the Collinite yesterday and spent most of yesterday and this morning getting a good layer of protection on the paintwork in readiness for the coming winter months.

Started with the usual snowfoam and 2 bucket wash, then followed with 2 coats on Collinite 476S:

This mornings task was to remove each wheel, and give them a good wash before applying 2 coats of Collinite, front and back. Wheel arches and calipers were also cleaned at the same time. I do this every 4 weeks just to stay on top of things.

Final part was applying a couple of coats of (you guessed!) Collinite to the door jams, hinges etc.

Engine bay will get similar treatment in the next few days, and then the interior. The underside was treated by Rustmaster some years back and is still holding up well. It gets a good blast with the jet wash time I clean her and the monthly "wheels off" session provides a good opportunity to check all is well.

It might seem a little OTT, but she is used daily in all weathers, and a good layer of protection this time of year makes the winter wash sessions so much easier.

Now looking forward to some beer and pizza tonight.

Cliff

FL04CCK · 24th September 2016, 15:46

Without doubt, that is the best car washing session at home I've ever seen - most definitely puts some of my local valet men to shame!

I must assume you've done this for a living at some point, as you're attention to detail is amazingly acute -the "Inside of the wheels" is bordering on show-pony quality -not for the winter months! I doubt many of us fastidious owners could beat that at home-match it probably( ...and Rick-Sta probably could!)

-I love washing, pampering and polishing my car properly -2-bucket wash, decent polish etc -but seeing your effort today -well mate, you've taken it to the next level!

Parker · 24th September 2016, 15:53

Looks stunning as always, not jealous

Teflon · 24th September 2016, 16:15

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Originally Posted by FL04CCK

........ I must assume you've done this for a living at some point, as you're attention to detail is amazingly acute -the "Inside of the wheels" is bordering on show-pony quality -not for the winter months! I doubt many of us fastidious owners could beat that at home-match it probably( ...and Rick-Sta probably could!)

.......

Thanks for the kind words. Never done it for a living though, just a happy amateur

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Originally Posted by Parker

Looks stunning as always, not jealous

Thanks Parker. And you're right, you shouldn't be jealous considering that Bently of yours!

Cliff

barney bear · 24th September 2016, 16:17

If only you lived nearer to me Cliff, I'd let you practice on a dark colour as well

She's looking fantastic, as always

Dawn · 24th September 2016, 16:21

I wish I had the time to do this with mine.

Your car looks STUNNING! I've never heard of Collinite before. It sounds like an explosive! Do you just wash the car and apply like a polish, or do you have to polish then use it?

barney bear · 24th September 2016, 16:25

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Originally Posted by kitts

I wish I had the time to do this with mine.

Your car looks STUNNING! I've never heard of Collinite before. It sounds like an explosive! Do you just wash the car and apply like a polish, or do you have to polish then use it?

It's a wax, Collinite 476S I think is the stuff Cliff uses. Applied after all polishing and cleaning has been completed

Teflon · 24th September 2016, 16:38

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Originally Posted by barney bear

If only you lived nearer to me Cliff, I'd let you practice on a dark colour as well........

Yup, such a shame I'm so far away.

(Phew!!)

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Originally Posted by barney bear

It's a wax, Collinite 476S I think is the stuff Cliff uses. Applied after all polishing and cleaning has been completed

That's the stuff. £27 or so for a big tin that will last for years, so quite cheap in the long run.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index....&productId=451

Cliff

KRISTLEE · 24th September 2016, 19:00

That looks amazing, great effort well done...you certainly live up to your username as no dirt is going to stick to your beauty.

keithst24 · 24th September 2016, 20:02

Stunning car.......well done Cliff

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24th September 2016, 14:59	#1
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Prepping the paintwork for the winter months ahead Cracked open the Collinite yesterday and spent most of yesterday and this morning getting a good layer of protection on the paintwork in readiness for the coming winter months. Started with the usual snowfoam and 2 bucket wash, then followed with 2 coats on Collinite 476S: This mornings task was to remove each wheel, and give them a good wash before applying 2 coats of Collinite, front and back. Wheel arches and calipers were also cleaned at the same time. I do this every 4 weeks just to stay on top of things. Final part was applying a couple of coats of (you guessed!) Collinite to the door jams, hinges etc. Engine bay will get similar treatment in the next few days, and then the interior. The underside was treated by Rustmaster some years back and is still holding up well. It gets a good blast with the jet wash time I clean her and the monthly "wheels off" session provides a good opportunity to check all is well. It might seem a little OTT, but she is used daily in all weathers, and a good layer of protection this time of year makes the winter wash sessions so much easier. Now looking forward to some beer and pizza tonight. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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FL04CCK Newbie MG Zt-t Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Worksop Posts: 19 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Best ever car wash at home? Without doubt, that is the best car washing session at home I've ever seen - most definitely puts some of my local valet men to shame! I must assume you've done this for a living at some point, as you're attention to detail is amazingly acute -the "Inside of the wheels" is bordering on show-pony quality -not for the winter months! I doubt many of us fastidious owners could beat that at home-match it probably( ...and Rick-Sta probably could!) -I love washing, pampering and polishing my car properly -2-bucket wash, decent polish etc -but seeing your effort today -well mate, you've taken it to the next level!

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KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	That looks amazing, great effort well done...you certainly live up to your username as no dirt is going to stick to your beauty. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

24th September 2016, 16:21	#6
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I wish I had the time to do this with mine. Your car looks STUNNING! I've never heard of Collinite before. It sounds like an explosive! Do you just wash the car and apply like a polish, or do you have to polish then use it?

24th September 2016, 20:02	#10
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Stunning car.......well done Cliff Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs