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Title: Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on February 18, 2007, 19:21:18 PM
I just spent $300(Ã,£160) on car washing stuff  :?
OH isnt happy  :lol:
Title: Oops!
Post by: maximusotter on February 18, 2007, 19:30:53 PM
You deserve a slappping!

I cant see spending more than $10 on car stuff, and that includes Armor All for the rubber and tires, some microfiber towels, and a jug of Simple Green to melt off the brake dust.

Its a car, not a whore. $300 for a really good BJ--that Id condone.
Title: Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on February 18, 2007, 19:40:41 PM
Quote from: maximusotterYou deserve a slappping!

I cant see spending more than $10 on car stuff, and that includes Armor All for the rubber and tires, some microfiber towels, and a jug of Simple Green to melt off the brake dust.

Its a car, not a whore. $300 for a really good BJ--that Id condone.
i think you are probably right, but recon i can make the money back by doing some details on friends and families cars.

heres what i bought anyway
Sonus SFX Polisher Kit
Sonus SFX-1 Swirl and Scratch Remover Pad  
Sonus SFX-2 Paint Polishing Pad  
Sonus Der Wunder Drying Towel, Pkg/2  
Sonus SFX-1 Restore Polish  
Sonus SFX-2 Enhance Swirl Remover  
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: soopahfly on February 18, 2007, 19:47:16 PM
You cant polish a turd, even with Ã,£160 worth of polish.
Title: Oops!
Post by: maximusotter on February 18, 2007, 19:47:52 PM
$210 for a buffer?! :shock: :drama:

Thats insane! :lol: Does it have  bling bling? A chrome spinner? Fuzzy dice? Dingle balls and a free compact Puerto Rican. :shrug: :lol:

Random orbit buffer: $30
Mothers car polish: $10-20

:P

Title: Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on February 18, 2007, 19:55:10 PM
Quote from: maximusotter$210 for a buffer?! :shock: :drama:

Thats insane! :lol: Does it have  bling bling? A chrome spinner? Fuzzy dice? Dingle balls and a free compact Puerto Rican. :shrug: :lol:

Random orbit buffer: $30
Mothers car polish: $10-20

:P


lol its not a buffer. those cheapo buffers dont have the torque to cut out defects.
Title: Oops!
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on February 18, 2007, 19:55:54 PM
Quote from: maximusotterIts a car, not a whore. $300 for a really good BJ--that Id condone.

Thats not a bad rate, that, when converted.

But shiiteing hell, how is it possible to spend Ã,£160 on car washing stuff? Does this include a pressure washer or something? Meguirs up to the eyeballs I can imagine. Oh wait, you got a buffer?? Damn.

Title: Oops!
Post by: Serious on February 18, 2007, 20:03:06 PM
Quote from: maximusotterIts a car, not a whore. $300 for a really good BJ--that Id condone.
Id expect a BJ *and* for her to go all the way for that! :o

Quote from: maximusotter$210 for a buffer?! :shock: :drama:

Random orbit buffer: $30
Mothers car polish: $10-20


Random orbital buffer, bucket, microfibre cloth, sponge, fake chamois, bottle of car wash and polish. Ã,£9.99 (20 bucks)

 :P

Quote from: DEViANCElol its not a buffer. those cheapo buffers dont have the torque to cut out defects.

Read the page, its a buffer and they saw you coming... :P

Really its a ten quid grinder thats been modified - if you look closely.
Title: Oops!
Post by: funkychicken9000 on February 18, 2007, 21:21:41 PM
Quote from: DEViANCElol its not a buffer. those cheapo buffers dont have the torque to cut out defects.

Youre an idiot.  Thats all there is to it.  We use Ã,£30 buffers to go through gelcoat on the bottom of yachts.  That a ROVER would need anything even approaching that kind of torque is ridiculous.
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on February 18, 2007, 21:40:24 PM
im really starting to lose patience with peoples clueless ramblings on this site.

I havent been had at all i spent weeks researching what the professionals use and have spoken to loads of pros before buying this.
This is one of 3 random orbit polishers that are worth using, none of which are available directly in the UK. The porter cable has the best motor, the best control of the most speeds and the best throw. Apart from a rotory polisher (which takes years of practice to be good at and is dangerous in untrained hands) it is the best.
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: funkychicken9000 on February 18, 2007, 21:44:13 PM
and my gold kettle lead has half the stray capacitance of your copper one.
Title: Oops!
Post by: maximusotter on February 18, 2007, 22:01:30 PM
Well, upon research, its highly rated:
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-7424-Variable-Speed-Random-Orbit-Polisher/dp/B00004SUQ8/sr=8-1/qid=1171835949/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-4584980-5572760?ie=UTF8&s=hi

Costs $120 w/o the pads.

Still, Id rather have a BJ and a nice steak for that kind of money.
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: Serious on February 19, 2007, 02:40:00 AM
Do you think we should wind him up some more? :lol: After all he spent the money and it isnt like hes going to change his mind now or his choice ;)
Title: Oops!
Post by: redneck on February 19, 2007, 11:42:44 AM
you are going to get a sh*t herpes infested whore for that price.

i would rather get drunk
Title: Oops!
Post by: Jaimz on February 19, 2007, 13:27:19 PM
Quote from: maximusotterStill, Id rather have a BJ and a nice steak for that kind of money.

14th March is Steak and Blowjob day so hold out for a month and you may get a freebie.

Jaimz :rock:
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: Pete on February 19, 2007, 16:58:48 PM
Tesco Value Washing-Up Liquid: 17p
Pair of old pants: 0p

You mug!  :P

Does it come with acoustically tuned wooden knobs?


Soz, did you look into the clay stuff? I was thinking about giving it a ago but it looks too much hardwork.

The kit looks worth the money, but 10 minutes down the motorway is gonna ruin hours of shinying.

edit: this (http://www.mx5ocforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=35263&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&) is a very awesome post.
Title: Oops!
Post by: Binary Shadow on February 19, 2007, 17:00:20 PM
washing up liquid generally has a salt content and is therefor bad mmkay
Title: Oops!
Post by: Edd on February 19, 2007, 17:00:26 PM
i dont bother in winter anyway, its only worth polishing the car in summer
Title: Oops!
Post by: Binary Shadow on February 19, 2007, 19:58:49 PM
i try to wash mine every week in the winter, stop the salt and crap building up
Title: Oops!
Post by: Edd on February 19, 2007, 20:28:26 PM
some of us have galvanised bodies so its not a problem ;)
Title: Oops!
Post by: Binary Shadow on February 19, 2007, 21:10:21 PM
if you think that will mean itll last forever you are sorely mistaken
Title: Oops!
Post by: Edd on February 19, 2007, 21:15:43 PM
i dont need to last forever, ill be getting a newer car soon enough so it wont be my problem
Title: Oops!
Post by: maximusotter on February 19, 2007, 21:21:31 PM
Got a Jap car sitting outside thats 15 years old, gets washed yearly, and has not a spec of rust. Paints fading a bit on the roof, though. :P Indeed, I believe dirt acts as a preservative. The VW has nice thin crust of white salt like some sort of prosciutto-esque automotive wainscoting . :lol:
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on February 19, 2007, 21:26:47 PM
my mum and dad think that dirt holds the car together.
i hate washing cars but i do like the end result, esspecially on a nice car.

The only time the old Megane got washed was when i sold it.
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on February 21, 2007, 21:21:28 PM
http://trkcnfrm1.smi.usps.com/PTSInternetWeb/InterLabelDetail.do

its on its way :D

monday was a national holiday or somthing so it running abit late.
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: Jaimz on February 22, 2007, 01:44:52 AM
Quote from: DEViANCEi do like the end result, esspecially on a nice car.

So what you gonna be washing with the stuff you bought then?!  ;)

Jaimz :rock:
Title: Oops!
Post by: Serious on February 22, 2007, 02:01:12 AM
Quote from: Binary Shadowwashing up liquid generally has a salt content and is therefor bad mmkay

So does splashed water from the road, and the dirt can have a much higher salt content. All cars paint should be easily capable of withstanding it and you should rinse it off very well before you polish.

I have used the stuff on a few cars without any problem, if anything the result is exceptionally clean, but there is no oil on the surface once you have finished. It needs waxing ASAP. The result can be exceptional though, especially if you have a grimy car.

Wash all over, including the windows, rinse thorughly, dry, wax the metal bits, admire.
Title: Oops!
Post by: redneck on February 22, 2007, 10:47:36 AM
dirt is corrosive, water trapped under the dirt starts to create a galvanic corrosion reaction, where the ions start to mess around and affect everything.

galvanised bodies are only a sacraficial dip which prolongs the corroding of the material .
Title: Oops!
Post by: Jaimz on February 22, 2007, 13:21:48 PM
But still, no need to spend quite so much on cleaning products to stop the body rusting surely?!

Jaimz :rock:
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: Pete on March 07, 2007, 21:09:18 PM
Did the stuff come yet? Wanna see the results :D
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: chrisdicko on March 07, 2007, 21:25:49 PM
Quote from: DEViANCEim really starting to lose patience with peoples clueless ramblings on this site.

I havent been had at all i spent weeks researching what the professionals use and have spoken to loads of pros before buying this.
This is one of 3 random orbit polishers that are worth using, none of which are available directly in the UK. The porter cable has the best motor, the best control of the most speeds and the best throw. Apart from a rotory polisher (which takes years of practice to be good at and is dangerous in untrained hands) it is the best.

Speaks the truth! Ive read a lot on it. Although it is a lot of money to spend, he hasnt wasted it on crap products! They do produce very good results......and you can polish a turd! Ive seen some fantastic results. It took a lot of effort, but the results came.
Title: Re:Oops!
Post by: DEViANCE on March 07, 2007, 22:45:57 PM
it came a while ago, took only 7days to get to me, but the weather has been too crap and i havnt had the time.
I went over my mums little car quickly to test it and it did alright but i need practice. hopefully this weekend ill be able to try it properly.