Francis is coming........

[ipd57]

Time to do the deed on the V12. Francis did my V8 roadster last year and I was pleased with the results, so back down to Essex he comes next week, polishing machine in hand. Plan to use a new sealant as well. Anyone else in Essex whilst he is down, would save hIm a long journey!

[paddy328]

Or the south in general of course ;-)

Note to the mods, please don't ban me, it wasn't me that posted this time.....

[Neil1300R]

paddy328 said:

Or the south in general of course ;-)

Note to the mods, please don't ban me, it wasn't me that posted this time.....

[Little Donkey]

paddy328 said:

Or the south in general of course ;-)

Note to the mods, please don't ban me, it wasn't me that posted this time.....

Are you planning on using the 22 ple sealant?I've just applied Zymol concours wax to mine and the depth of shine is fantastic. It beads nicely too. Will be interested to see how an expensive wax compares to a sealant in the shine stakes.

[ipd57]

Yet to finally confirm, but yes. I used G--techniq EXO on both my V8 and our SLK 55. I have been impressed, but the depth of shine was not as good as a wax. I traded that, given Francis had made the surface as good as it was likely to get, in favour of the durability of the EXO. Internet research suggests things have moved on again in sealants so I think for me that is the way to go. I like Gtechniq products generally, but I guess each to his own. So I am debating 22ple or G-techniq EXO2 which is due shortly.

[paddy328]

Ian has the choice of 22ple, exov2, Cquartz finest or £800 Swissvax crystal rock wax.

[Little Donkey]

paddy328 said:

Ian has the choice of 22ple, exov2, Cquartz finest or £800 Swissvax crystal rock wax.

........ But what would be your choice?

[Cockernee]

ipd57 said:

Time to do the deed on the V12. Francis did my V8 roadster last year and I was pleased with the results, so back down to Essex he comes next week, polishing machine in hand. Plan to use a new sealant as well. Anyone else in Essex whilst he is down, would save hIm a long journey!

So was it the ride up the road that convinced you to get a V12V Ian

[paddy328]

@LD: 90% of the finish is achieved my machine polishing, the wax/sealant just adds the icing on the cake. If the paint is hazey or swirly, then it just won't look as good as it could be.

In answer your question, in terms of looks, I would say a high end wax has the edge, but a sealant look just as reflective and maybe even a tad sharper. If you like to wax your car every few months, then I would go for a wax, but a sealant is the best long term option. Anyway, you can put a ex over the sealant and have the best of both worlds.

[v8woollie]

I've got some road rash on the upper part of the bonnnet and stuff stuck into the venture shield on the rear of the sills. Should I get the shield off and respray the bonnet before seeking your services or do you do rectification of the paintwork as well before the detailing?

[Bravo73]

paddy328 said:

Or the south in general of course ;-)

How about Norwich?

[paddy328]

Yep, I can do Norwich.

[Bravo73]

paddy328 said:

Yep, I can do Norwich.

I'll PM you.

[paddy328]

Mr woollie, I would get the paint sorted first and then have the car detailed.

[v8woollie]

paddy328 said:

Mr woollie, I would get the paint sorted first and then have the car detailed.

OK thanks. Thought you might say that. I'll probably wait until the road rash gets really bad then sort the bonnet out first.

[Tony V12V]

paddy328 said:

Yep, I can do Norwich.

Are you sure......I know how much you like the roads over here in Naaafolk

[robgt]

I don't so much view it as road rash more as battle scars. If anyone is going to chase the car in front it is inevitable that your front end is going to suffer. Purdey now looks as though she has been fighting. I think the grill has come off worst, the alloy is so soft and I am not aware of a solution other than replacement . My idea is at the end of the year to consider having the front of the car painted. On the grill subject does anyone supply a black mesh grill as per AM's race cars? Would it look bad?

[mikey k]

robgt said:

I don't so much view it as road rash more as battle scars. If anyone is going to chase the car in front it is inevitable that your front end is going to suffer. Purdey now looks as though she has been fighting. I think the grill has come off worst, the alloy is so soft and I am not aware of a solution other than replacement . My idea is at the end of the year to consider having the front of the car painted. On the grill subject does anyone supply a black mesh grill as per AM's race cars? Would it look bad?

Your just above me in mileage, my grill has a few scars as well. The rest is great thanks to the ventureshield.
When BR transplant Johnny 550 I'm going to get the grill, the meshes and the wheels powder coated.
It's much tougher than the thin paint AM have used on the grill.

[v8woollie]

robgt said:

I don't so much view it as road rash more as battle scars. If anyone is going to chase the car in front it is inevitable that your front end is going to suffer. Purdey now looks as though she has been fighting. I think the grill has come off worst, the alloy is so soft and I am not aware of a solution other than replacement . My idea is at the end of the year to consider having the front of the car painted. On the grill subject does anyone supply a black mesh grill as per AM's race cars? Would it look bad?

To be fair the shield did a pretty good job and the bonnet isn't too bad. The sills at the back look a bit scabby though. Windscreen took the worst of it

[paddy328]

Tony, I'm hoping Norfolk is a one off and the rest of the country isn't the same lol. It's a lovely place if you like to pretend you live in Kansas....