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james

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  1. james

    Mazda Mx5

    Thanks guys im over the moon with the results did you machine polish yours hick
  2. james

    Mazda Mx5

    well i have finally detailed my car i got the rest of my detailing products together i started with a strong wash with dish soap then hit the lower half with bilthamber clay (using the suds as a lube) next up was iorn x even the yeard bleed and that is how she stood after that in the garage being dryed with le cheap a*s bath towel this part was nerv recking as i had no experience with a machine polisher but i finally built up the courage and for some 50/50's craptastic phone after the first stage of polishing she looked like this and after the final stage and with one coat of wax (i gave it two coats with 4/5 in between) ill get better pix soon with a pro camera im shocked at how amazingly smooth the paint came out, its like a new car
  3. if you have a dslr you could use the exposure meter to test the light coming through
  4. james

    Mazda Mx5

    you bet i will 8am to when ever _________________________ thanks nick - ill keep it updated
  5. james

    Mazda Mx5

    im lucky i guess to find a course in ireland but surely you would have no problem find one
  6. james

    Mazda Mx5

    well i got a DAS6 a year ago i turned it one once i was worried about getting the pad polish combo wrong and having to buy more stuff this polish he is sending me is a one polish dose all, it polishes and finishes dependent on what pad is used - handy! the course involves prepping how to use DA choosing pads and polishes, sealants, waxes, etc right down to the best way to use a microfibre buffing towel.
  7. james

    Mazda Mx5

    i am excited to say that my detailing kit is near enough complete [*:3c6u73fs]clay [*:3c6u73fs]iorn-x [*:3c6u73fs]polish (carpro fixers) [*:3c6u73fs]wax (Valugard Cream Carnauba) [*:3c6u73fs]machine [*:3c6u73fs]pads [*:3c6u73fs]microfiber towles for now this is the basics come january i am going on a detailng course, the guy details high end motors here in ireland http://j.mp/spiritdetailing he hooked me up with the iornx, wax, polish and pads nice guy i will post up before and after pix with my dads pro dslr when i get the delivery stay tuned and please wish me luck
  8. james

    Mazda Mx5

    guys ... my project trend !!
  9. james

    Mazda Mx5

    if you wash your car and the windows fog up before you sit in, you got a leak get a hose and find that motherf**ker - catch him - set him on fire -
  10. james

    Mazda Mx5

    so today i had enough of my windows fogging up first up was to undress the booth i noticed there was some water under the storage tray (i was worried) and after running the hose over the booth lid i thought it could see water coming from around the light lens so out they came, the lens are sealed outside the car there's two bolts with these rubber seals on, they looked like they have had it ..... so some thinkering around the garage got me this a squeegee i just cut into lenghts and made a hole for the bolt to fit through and after some moping up water it was nice and dry again there is noting worse than fogged up windows dose my head in aaahhhhhhh next job is to get silicone and seal the booth lid rubber seal in place and the job is a goodon (fingers crossed) To Do List: [*:2vp764tq]bond booth lid rubber seal [*:2vp764tq]Change Gearoil To GL-4 [*:2vp764tq]Wide Spray Washer Jets [*:2vp764tq]Philips Headlight Bulbs [*:2vp764tq]Clean MAF [*:2vp764tq]K&N Air Filter [*:2vp764tq]Front Brake Pads [*:2vp764tq]Gear Shift Upper & Lower Boots [*:2vp764tq]Detail [*:2vp764tq]Speakers [*:2vp764tq]CD Player [*:2vp764tq]Amplifier
  11. james

    Mazda Mx5

    right im sticking with one 12" the 6" would have been too much anyone want to see the finished product
  12. james

    Mazda Mx5

    dont worry this will be a tasty job who want to see the subs in my boot ???
  13. james

    Mazda Mx5

    ok i am actually going for a 12" and a 6" they are on a special offer .. can wait will be in my boot tonigh stay tuned
  14. james

    Mazda Mx5

    right guys im installing two 12" subs in my booth what yea think
  15. james

    Mazda Mx5

    Thanks its a very simple shot will do a better one with a pro camera in the future
  16. james

    Mazda Mx5

    no im keeping it as it is ;]
  17. james

    Mazda Mx5

    no hairdryer needed just put the roof down = winning i wish i bough the car from me too .... TOP TIP > never think a mechanics car to be minded
  18. james

    Mazda Mx5

    Im the only mx 5 in the village
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