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Forum: Detailing Chat 15-05-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By BigAshD
It's not really the Venturi effect, because...

It's not really the Venturi effect, because that's low pressure caused the high velocity air passing over the end of an opening, causing a lower pressure, or else speeding up through a constriction. ...
Forum: The Studio 14-05-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,150
Posted By BigAshD
They drive amazingly too - aluminium body and...

They drive amazingly too - aluminium body and about 500kg lighter than last model. Really crisp.
Forum: Engine Bay & Chassis Detailing 14-05-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By BigAshD
Just remember that the intercooler is like a...

Just remember that the intercooler is like a radiator for air, so don't be tempted to hit it hard (i.e. jet washer) because if you start to close up the fins, your performance will degrade. They are...
Forum: Pre-wash stages, Washing, Drying, Clay & 'Quick Detailing' 12-08-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By BigAshD
BTBM is supposed to be mild. To shift the flies...

BTBM is supposed to be mild. To shift the flies safely, use a citrus pre-wash (such as Autobrite Direct Citrus Wash), leave to soak for a minute then hose and start the wash. Works fine for me
Forum: The Studio 05-08-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,954
Posted By BigAshD
Oh those wheels - what were they thinking. Great...

Oh those wheels - what were they thinking. Great job though. Having worked for Bentley, I'd be amazed if those "factory sanding marks" were on it when it left there (if you saw the light tunnel that...
Forum: Detailing Chat 04-08-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By BigAshD
Menz's is easier to avoid holograms. My RR is so...

Menz's is easier to avoid holograms. My RR is so soft that you more or less have to use diminishing abrasives (which 105 and 205 aren't). Lime Prime should not be overlooked either. I find great...
Forum: The Studio 04-08-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,081
Posted By BigAshD
Lovely job. Friend of mine had one of these and...

Lovely job. Friend of mine had one of these and it sounded amazing
Forum: Painting/Spraying & Bodywork 04-08-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,585
Posted By BigAshD
Looking forward to following this one

Looking forward to following this one
Forum: The Showroom 04-08-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,427
Posted By BigAshD
Looks lovely now. Great job

Looks lovely now. Great job
Forum: Tools -Machine polishers, Pressure Washers, Detailing Equipment & Microfiber 04-08-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By BigAshD
Henry. We've got a Henry and a Dyson, and I...

Henry. We've got a Henry and a Dyson, and I prefer the Dyson for detailing. I've also got an upright (and very expensive) Vax (bought for doing the house carpets) and this is really good for cleaning...
Forum: Help..! 02-08-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By BigAshD
You need to decide at the beginning what you want...

You need to decide at the beginning what you want to achieve (i.e. what level of correction). You should have a good look at http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859
Forum: Polish/Cleaners/Compounds/Glaze 01-08-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By BigAshD
Something to remember as well is that you can...

Something to remember as well is that you can make a less-than-perfect panel look better by different light source, different angle (between the light and panel and also the camera) and also the...
Forum: The Studio 30-07-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,757
Posted By BigAshD
Fantastic job. Looks awesome in the afters. I...

Fantastic job. Looks awesome in the afters. I befuddles me why someone would buy a car like this (previous owner) and allow it to get like that. It takes so little effort to learn how to wash a car...
Forum: Tools -Machine polishers, Pressure Washers, Detailing Equipment & Microfiber 28-07-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By BigAshD
Clive P - machined my next-door neighbour's black...

Clive P - machined my next-door neighbour's black C2 today (she's selling it so wanted to help her get the most value for it). Looked awesome. Detail of exterior, door shuts and engine compartment (+...
Forum: Tools -Machine polishers, Pressure Washers, Detailing Equipment & Microfiber 28-07-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,244
Posted By BigAshD
Listen to Clive P - he's a god. It gets rid of...

Listen to Clive P - he's a god. It gets rid of the salt etc superbly in the winter, and is really good in the summer for helping shift the flies, grit and other rubbish. I'd always use it before a...
Forum: Detailing Chat 17-07-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,934
Posted By BigAshD
The AG shampoo also contains a wax but it's quite...

The AG shampoo also contains a wax but it's quite mild. I use it mixed with 1:10 APC:water to clean door shuts etc, and I don't feel it really leaves a residue, so you will probably be OK. You can...
Forum: Detailing Chat 17-07-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,934
Posted By BigAshD
Best off using something like Dodo Juice Born to...

Best off using something like Dodo Juice Born to be Mild that doesn't put (an inferior) wax over the top of your wax.
Forum: Machine Polishing 04-07-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 880
Posted By BigAshD
CG Red Hex pad, as above, is fantastic for...

CG Red Hex pad, as above, is fantastic for sealant application (slow speed, no pressure)
Forum: Pre-wash stages, Washing, Drying, Clay & 'Quick Detailing' 30-06-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,158
Posted By BigAshD
I use Mr Muscle APC diluted 1:10 with water and a...

I use Mr Muscle APC diluted 1:10 with water and a little AG Shampoo. I used this on door shuts, around the lettering, wheel arches etc and it's great
Forum: Pre-wash stages, Washing, Drying, Clay & 'Quick Detailing' 27-06-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,497
Posted By BigAshD
or wash it, dry it, clay it, seal the living...

or wash it, dry it, clay it, seal the living sssss out of it (JetSeal 109 is my favourite at the mo) and pop a bit of carnuba on top, and then don't fret about it because your paint is protected!...
Forum: Interior & Glass 27-06-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 899
Posted By BigAshD
If you contact Mark at Autobrite, he will tell...

If you contact Mark at Autobrite, he will tell you which products to use (I used an upholstery sponge and dilute FAB) but you have to be really gentle so as not to delaminate the fabric from the...
Forum: The Showroom 27-06-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,922
Posted By BigAshD
Lovely job. What is it with RRS rear wheels (in...

Lovely job. What is it with RRS rear wheels (in the before shots). Mine always have that sandy muddy stuff on them and the fronts never do AND it doesn't matter what type of roads I've been driving...
Forum: The Showroom 22-06-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,260
Posted By BigAshD
Great job. Epic task to take on.

Great job. Epic task to take on.
Forum: Dodo Juice 22-06-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,638
Posted By BigAshD
Agree with the Menz option for removing swirls. I...

Agree with the Menz option for removing swirls. I did my RR bonnet with Menz to shift the swirls, then next time I wanted to clean off the wax, I used LP with a Scholl black & orange finishing pad...
Forum: The Studio 19-06-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,539
Posted By BigAshD
Lovin it

Lovin it
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