FN2 - Winter Protection Detail

[Paul J Smith]

This car was a little special.

Carbon Gruppe M intake, HKS Legamax catback with the laser-cut exhaust surrounds, Mugen throttle body, TODA manifold, Mugen sport suspension, Spoon calipers, Toda Balancer Shaft Delete Kit, 25mm H&R hubcentric spacers, a Polybush kit, a Spoon Rigid Collar set, Wavetrac LSD . . . . I forgot the rest

Wearing it's winter wheels . . .

So, a dilution of some G101 to strip it all back and a good power hose.

Some APC left to dwell -

On with the snow-foam. Again, left to dwell for 10-15 minutes -

Temperature was hovering around zero so on with the fashionable gloves and out with the soft detailing brushes -

Although it was wearing it's winter wheels, out with the "safe" wheel cleaner -

On with the Iron X -

On with the AS Tardis -

A small hint at the condition of the paint -

All washed down again with 2BM and out with the drying towel -

Ready for its winter coat -

Polished, brushed, hoovered and dressed -

Wheels sealed, tyres and arches dressed -

Cracking car this one, it will be even better when it returns later this year for full paint correction.

 

[salsaboy]

what is snow foam? car looks mint..

 

[Paul J Smith]

Snow Foam is designed to create a thick blanket of foam. The idea being that it softens and removes dirt from the car as the foam falls down the paint.

It reduces the need for pysical contact with a wash mitt.

 

[salsaboy]

Snow Foam is designed to create a thick blanket of foam. The idea being that it softens and removes dirt from the car as the foam falls down the paint.

It reduces the need for pysical contact with a wash mitt.

Cool might have to give this a go.. where can i buy this foam from?
like the idea of how it works..

 

[dave c]

yeah i want info on snowfoam too haha


nice work and stunning pics

 

[Paul J Smith]

You will need to purchase a snow-foam lance - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

There are others that can be had at a cheaper price.

Then you will need your snow-foam. There are loads to choose from - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/super-snow-foam-5-litre/prod_370.html

 

[Coldfuse]

Milano red never fails to bring a smile to my face!

 

[PORTHOS]

Cracking work and pics

 

[mike.williams]

I wish i had the patience to clean like that

 

[eXceed]

You will need to purchase a snow-foam lance - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/snow-foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

There are others that can be had at a cheaper price.

Then you will need your snow-foam. There are loads to choose from - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/super-snow-foam-5-litre/prod_370.html

Stop giving everyone our secrets!!

 

[NiCkO]

Stop giving everyone our secrets!!

wayne you never clean your car anyways'

 

[Paul J Smith]

 

I wish i had the patience to clean like that

 

That's why I charge for the service

 

[wj51fut]

Another cracking effort! I'm a cleaning whore but this looks really good and doesn't seem to take as long as I do to do it!!

 

[Paul J Smith]

Another cracking effort! I'm a cleaning whore but this looks really good and doesn't seem to take as long as I do to do it!!

For a winter protection detail I put aside 5 hours from start to finish.

If, for example, I'm getting my own car ready for a photo-shoot, show etc, I've spent the best part of 12 hours on my car and that doesn't include paint correction. That includes cleaning dampers, springs and exhaust system though.

If you include the engine bay you can be there for days.