Washing

as13 · March 20, 2018

I'm no titch but how do most of you who clean their NX themselves, wash and polish the roof?

steveledzep · March 20, 2018

I bought something like this.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Plastic-Two-Step-Stool-for-Kitchen-Bathroom-Workshop-Office-Garage-Stora/292400211970?epid=1149191568&hash=item4414692802:m:mhnAVRpjuluVqn6dIIAO2qQ

I keep it in the garage and it works a treat. Stepladders are cumbersome and pose a threat to the paintwork.

as13 · March 20, 2018

16 minutes ago, steveledzep said:

I bought something like this.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Plastic-Two-Step-Stool-for-Kitchen-Bathroom-Workshop-Office-Garage-Stora/292400211970?epid=1149191568&hash=item4414692802:m:mhnAVRpjuluVqn6dIIAO2qQ

I keep it in the garage and it works a treat. Stepladders are cumbersome and pose a threat to the paintwork.

Just added that step stool to my watch list, do like the idea of the little i guess lightweight step.

rayaans · March 20, 2018

Use an old chair. Good for sitting on when polishing sides too

as13 · March 21, 2018

16 hours ago, rayaans said:

Use an old chair. Good for sitting on when polishing sides too

I wish I could just sit in the chair and watch her indoors polish the car,

First_Lexus · March 21, 2018

I use step-ladders, have done for years. I'm not very steady on my feet so need the stability. I'm very careful around the paintwork though...

I'm having my NX professionally sorted by Summit detailing on Good Friday. That will get it into a good post-Winter position for me to maintain through the year. Worth having done once a year imho.

https://summit-detailing.co.uk/

Goggy · March 21, 2018

I use a lambswool mitten stuck onto a long handled brush. It works a treat. I have a panoramic roof so no need to polish. :)

as13 · March 21, 2018

2 hours ago, First_Lexus said:

I use step-ladders, have done for years. I'm not very steady on my feet so need the stability. I'm very careful around the paintwork though...

I'm having my NX professionally sorted by Summit Detailing on Good Friday. That will get it into a good post-Winter position for me to maintain through the year. Worth having done once a year imho.

https://summit-detailing.co.uk/

Which treatment option are going for Ed?

I would like to try it out one day.

How long do they keep the car in for?

Heanorboy · March 21, 2018

Plastic beer crate just the right height and a lot more sturdy that the plastic steps

rayaans · March 21, 2018

2 hours ago, as13 said:

Which treatment option are going for Ed?

I would like to try it out one day.

How long do they keep the car in for?

I prefer to just do it myself - don't use ceramics personally though - used it once and realized that I was waxing/putting sealant on top anyway so wasn't worth it.

Haven't had chance to do it on the RX yet due to weather and other commitments but its been protected with spray sealants every wash.

Should get the time to do it this summer.

First_Lexus · March 22, 2018

11 hours ago, as13 said:

Which treatment option are going for Ed?

I would like to try it out one day.

How long do they keep the car in for?

I’m just having the ‘protection detail’ to sort it out after the Winter. Living down here in a remote setting my car has got dirtier than any I’ve ever owned, so I decided to get it professionally sorted. It only takes one day.

At the same time we will discuss my 2004 MINI as although I’ve owned it from new and never used it during Winter (and only a couple of times in the rain!) there are a couple of areas that could do with correction. It has always been carefully cleaned by me, only using Swissvax products, so I’ll be seeing how good these guys are with the NX before deciding whether to let them loose on the MINI!!

as13 · March 22, 2018

12 hours ago, Heanorboy said:

Plastic beer crate just the right height and a lot more sturdy that the plastic steps

I like this idea, excuse the pun; I guess you get to polish of the beer afterwards?

as13 · March 22, 2018

2 hours ago, First_Lexus said:

I’m just having the ‘protection detail’ to sort it out after the Winter. Living down here in a remote setting my car has got dirtier than any I’ve ever owned, so I decided to get it professionally sorted. It only takes one day.

At the same time we will discuss my 2004 MINI as although I’ve owned it from new and never used it during Winter (and only a couple of times in the rain!) there are a couple of areas that could do with correction. It has always been carefully cleaned by me, only using Swissvax products, so I’ll be seeing how good these guys are with the NX before deciding whether to let them loose on the MINI!!

Thanks Ed for this info, would appreciate your thoughts after the 'protection detail'

Heanorboy · March 29, 2018

Good deal on a platform today on Aldi

https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-work-platform/p/081568190735400

Grumps · March 29, 2018

I spotted these in Aldi yesterday.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/easy-home-folding-step-stool/p/080134175077900

as13 · March 29, 2018

7 hours ago, Grumps said:

I spotted these in Aldi yesterday.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/easy-home-folding-step-stool/p/080134175077900

Thanks Paul.........i think it's worth me heading to an Aldi, i like the fact they fold up quiet flat

as13 · April 5, 2018

On 21/03/2018 at 5:47 PM, First_Lexus said:

I use step-ladders, have done for years. I'm not very steady on my feet so need the stability. I'm very careful around the paintwork though...

I'm having my NX professionally sorted by Summit Detailing on Good Friday. That will get it into a good post-Winter position for me to maintain through the year. Worth having done once a year imho.

https://summit-detailing.co.uk/

Ed, how did the detailed clean go?

Bet it's gleaming in today's sunshine

First_Lexus · April 5, 2018

@as13

Didn't happen due to the weather over Easter. It's re-booked for Sunday..fingers crossed!

First_Lexus · April 8, 2018

On 22/03/2018 at 10:24 AM, as13 said:

Thanks Ed for this info, would appreciate your thoughts after the 'protection detail'

@as13

I'd say the results speak for themselves! I thought I was pretty good at cleaning and looking after my cars, but Chris at Summit detailing has taken the level of shine to a different level - mainly using Gtechniq products.

Interestingly, the ceramic coat applied by the dealer from new (at no cost) had been done quite well in most places...but wasn't present at all on the lower bodywork. Evidently whoever applied it didn't want to bend down . Anyway, it is now fully de-contaminated and protected......and my 14 year-old MINI Cooper is next, although that will be getting a more thorough 3 day treatment.

as13 · April 10, 2018

On 08/04/2018 at 5:06 PM, First_Lexus said:

@as13

I'd say the results speak for themselves! I thought I was pretty good at cleaning and looking after my cars, but Chris at Summit Detailing has taken the level of shine to a different level - mainly using Gtechniq products.

Interestingly, the ceramic coat applied by the dealer from new (at no cost) had been done quite well in most places...but wasn't present at all on the lower bodywork. Evidently whoever applied it didn't want to bend down . Anyway, it is now fully de-contaminated and protected......and my 14 year-old MINI Cooper is next, although that will be getting a more thorough 3 day treatment.

Wow! showroom condition! I bet your really pleased, I sure would be? Lost for words on the quality of finish?

First_Lexus · April 10, 2018

I'm very impressed. I've been detailing for years, with good products, but seeing a pro get such results is a real pleasure. I picked up loads of tips too...

paulrnx · April 12, 2018

On 4/10/2018 at 6:22 PM, First_Lexus said:

I'm very impressed. I've been Detailing for years, with good products, but seeing a pro get such results is a real pleasure. I picked up loads of tips too...

Nice job there Ed, very nice. Had the same results when I had a car done nearly two years ago.