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What have you done to your Elgrand today?

Saw an Aldi headlight cleaning kit, it's done an ok job, could probably do with another application, but that's me done for the day! plenty of yellow transferred to the white cloths, and I didn't think my headlights had much

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Watson13 said:
Saw an Aldi headlight cleaning kit, it's done an ok job, could probably do with another application, but that's me done for the day! plenty of yellow transferred to the white cloths, and I didn't think my headlights had much

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Did you use the sandpaper in it or just the polish and sealer?

I was too lazy to use the sandpaper but the polish done a good job. Next time I give the car a good clean I may set aside an hour and use the sandpaper too
 
Chris T said:
Did you use the sandpaper in it or just the polish and sealer?

I was too lazy to use the sandpaper but the polish done a good job. Next time I give the car a good clean I may set aside an hour and use the sandpaper too
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I used the sandpaper, polish and sealer
 
Richard Fox said:
:eek: A dirty rubber flange there @Simon58! lol well spotted @Claptrap! Your paint works looking awesome!
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I'm only jealous of @Simon58's paintwork...it's amazing and something to aspire too... and on that note, I have been using my DA Polisher this morning and can see some light at the end of the tunnel to rid my windows of the acid rain marks and how to remove the swirls, so Simons pics show what can be achieved, although I think I'm going to need arms like Popeye to do the whole thing :cold_sweat:
 
Claptrap said:
I'm only jealous of @Simon58's paintwork...it's amazing and something to aspire too... and on that note, I have been using my DA Polisher this morning and can see some light at the end of the tunnel to rid my windows of the acid rain marks and how to remove the swirls, so Simons pics show what can be achieved, although I think I'm going to need arms like Popeye to do the whole thing :cold_sweat:
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Haven't used my DA yet! :eek: Good luck with yours today mate let me know how you get on! :p
 
Richard Fox said:
Haven't used my DA yet! :eek: Good luck with yours today mate let me know how you get on! :p
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It's brilliant Richard, The DA Polisher is really easy to use, it just gets really heavy very quickly if you're not used to it (which i'm not, lol) and as I don't have a garage, working in the direct sunlight was really drying the 'Scholl S20 Black one step compound' too quickly for best results. I'd probably need shade for the best results, that way the 'compound' would stay waxy for longer
 
Claptrap said:
It's brilliant Richard, The DA Polisher is really easy to use, it just gets really heavy very quickly if you're not used to it (which i'm not, lol) and as I don't have a garage, working in the direct sunlight was really drying the 'Scholl S20 Black one step compound' too quickly for best results. I'd probably need shade for the best results, that way the 'compound' would stay waxy for longer
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Come passed my way bud @Claptrap, I currently have both mine in the garage I am sure I can let you in for a few hours! lol My son keeps asking for his Mini to come back in, he's getting annoyed with all the pollen out there! lol
 
Richard Fox said:
Come passed my way bud @Claptrap, I currently have both mine in the garage I am sure I can let you in for a few hours! lol My son keeps asking for his Mini to come back in, he's getting annoyed with all the pollen out there! lol
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Yup, it would be handy if you were closer, lol

Yeah, loads of pollen, washed and cleaned it yesterday and then had to wipe it down again before I tried the polisher
 
Claptrap. Wheel arches hopefully getting done tomorrow when wheels come off to paint calipers 🤞. Scholl concepts s20 black is a brilliant compound and polish , but just remember that the clear coat on Elgrands is classed as soft and it's not very thick from what I've read , so go carefully when compounding /cutting .😎👍
 
Simon58 said:
Claptrap. Wheel arches hopefully getting done tomorrow when wheels come off to paint calipers 🤞. Scholl concepts s20 black is a brilliant compound and polish , but just remember that the clear coat on Elgrands is classed as soft and it's not very thick from what I've read , so go carefully when compounding /cutting .😎👍
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Good lad Simon, looking forward to seeing the calipers now :)

Yeah, from what I've done so far, the Scholl concepts S20 black is superb (with a Chemical Guys Green Hex-Logic Pad), so easy to use and returned great results on the first pass on the paint but I haven't done it all, as I had other stuff to do sadly.

Plus I only really used the weight of the DA Polisher due to the soft paint and it was my first go with it, results are amazing so far on the areas I've tried it.

I'm just testing all the different cleaning stuff and products I have this weekend and will really go at it during the next bank holiday.

Also cleaned all the plastic and rubber around the windows using 'Meguiars Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer', having the right products for each bit certainly makes life easier... once you've found you're preferred one :)

I only wish the sun would go behind a huge cloud so I could have more shade :)
 
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Which of the products have you tried yet @Richard Fox, I'm interested in your feedback on the Hydrid V7 :)
  • Chemical Guys Foam Pad Cleaning Brush
  • Chemical Guys Pad Maintenance Kit
  • Chemical Guys Hybrid V7
  • Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax
  • Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer
  • Chemical Guys Eco Smart Ready To Use Waterless Wash and Wax
  • Auto Finesse Finale Pro - Detail Spray
 
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