First Clean.....

rizel23 · 27th October 2010, 17:10

After owning my ZT for 2 weeks now thought i would give it a clean.

It wasn't too bad i thought;

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But up close it was pretty grimy, so i washed it, tar and bug removed it, then clay bared it and the paint for a 9 year old car came up quite good, so finished with Autoglym Polish then wax seal.

Although light was dimming it came up

Jakg · 27th October 2010, 17:14

Crikey those wheels look *fantastic*!

pab · 27th October 2010, 18:07

agree the car has come up a treat..apex alloys look superb too,what's the finish on them?

rizel23 · 27th October 2010, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

agree the car has come up a treat..apex alloys look superb too,what's the finish on them?

thanks for comments, its

"chrome shadow"

I was going to sell them and get some straights, but the more i look at them the more I'm tempted to keep them now

pab · 27th October 2010, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizel23

thanks for comments, its

"chrome shadow"

I was going to sell them and get some straights, but the more i look at them the more I'm tempted to keep them now

some say the most desirable ZT wheel..they suit your car.

Graham1961 · 28th October 2010, 08:32

I have to say your ZT looks stunning, love the colour as well. Is it Trophy Blue ? As for the wheels, if it was me i would be tempted to keep the Apex's as in my opinion they are the best looking wheel for the ZT, have seen them on a 75 as well, and they look just as good on them. Beautiful car.

windrush · 28th October 2010, 08:42

Well done Sam you have made a good job of cleaning you car she looks great

Jakg · 28th October 2010, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizel23

I was going to sell them and get some straights

Well, if you ever want some hairpins let me know

rizel23 · 28th October 2010, 09:14

Thanks guys for all the comments, yes trophy blue.

I going to get some new tyres and keep the alloys i think, i was tempted to change to some straights but i think these make the car stand out a little.

On a cleaning note, i will be trying some other polish next time, the Autoglym Super Resin is good, but the chalky power it leaves is a nightmare!

Has anyone used one of these before?

http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/kestr...sher-655-p.asp

seems good value for the price +VAT

pab · 28th October 2010, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizel23

Thanks guys for all the comments, yes trophy blue.

I going to get some new tyres and keep the alloys i think, i was tempted to change to some straights but i think these make the car stand out a little.

On a cleaning note, i will be trying some other polish next time, the Autoglym Super Resin is good, but the chalky power it leaves is a nightmare!

Has anyone used one of these before?

http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/kestr...sher-655-p.asp

seems good value for the price +VAT

i'm a big fan of autoglym..for me it's the super resin polish followed by the extra gloss protection,even gives a silver car extra dimension.

27th October 2010, 17:10	#1
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	First Clean..... After owning my ZT for 2 weeks now thought i would give it a clean. It wasn't too bad i thought; [ But up close it was pretty grimy, so i washed it, tar and bug removed it, then clay bared it and the paint for a 9 year old car came up quite good, so finished with Autoglym Polish then wax seal. Although light was dimming it came up Last edited by rizel23; 26th February 2013 at 07:38..

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Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	First Clean I have to say your ZT looks stunning, love the colour as well. Is it Trophy Blue ? As for the wheels, if it was me i would be tempted to keep the Apex's as in my opinion they are the best looking wheel for the ZT, have seen them on a 75 as well, and they look just as good on them. Beautiful car.

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windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Well done Sam you have made a good job of cleaning you car she looks great __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Crikey those wheels look fantastic!

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	agree the car has come up a treat..apex alloys look superb too,what's the finish on them?

28th October 2010, 09:14	#9
rizel23 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 SE Dark Fantasy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 11 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks guys for all the comments, yes trophy blue. I going to get some new tyres and keep the alloys i think, i was tempted to change to some straights but i think these make the car stand out a little. On a cleaning note, i will be trying some other polish next time, the Autoglym Super Resin is good, but the chalky power it leaves is a nightmare! Has anyone used one of these before? http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/kestr...sher-655-p.asp seems good value for the price +VAT