Right, I've been getting some stick at work for the state the Vecs been in - mainly, caked in mud, so decided today was the day to treat her to her first wash of 2011. At least I think it's the first wash of 2011...

First up was a trip to the bin with some rubbish from inside the car. That thing is more or less lived in, so there was quick a bit to chuck out.

Armed with just a jetwash and a lance brush, I applied the Elbow Grease method, gently blasting off the dirt with the Torry Jetwash number 2 power washer, before applying the foam brush liberally to all affected areas. Nothing but dedicated, me.

Alloys were treated with...well, the brush again as it's just a jetwash after all. Much to the annoyance of other users (mostly taxi drivers) and a **** in an R32 who thought red-lining would deter me, I set about removing all traces of grime, before a proper rinse and Gloss Wax finish.

Well chuffed with the results...not bad for about 20 minutes work!

Shall see what it looks like in the light of day :laugh:

How long's it going to stay like Martyn??
I need to give the GP a wash...maybee tomorrow

Judging by the quality of the shampoo used...not long. It's dirty again already!

looks shiney even in the dark good job

i wouldnt wash a car here atm until the dusty grit from the winter salts have gone a bit more, atm its like a desert in some places

seriously, my neighbour washed his car yesterday afternoon, went to pick up his kid from school 15 minutes later he was back with a car that looked like it had came off an african rally stage

Martyn said:

Well chuffed with the results...not bad for about 20 minutes work!

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No difference then

Well, it was relatively clean. Nephew decided on the drive home from Macduff that the inside looks better all messed up again. Now the inside smells funny too!

Now I remember why I don't bother!

If I had to take my nephew and niece any where when they were younger I always borrowed the folk's car instead of using mine. A 5 minute journey used to be enough for them to make a mess. It's only now they're older I'm happy to let them in the GP although feet get checked first for mud.