detailing

I’m sharing the cleaning of my van. I’ve only had it five weeks. I’ve just spent 3 hours foaming washing using Korrosol then Bilt Hamber double wax and I have to say I’m quite impressed with the result. Am not a detailer and no expert at all on cleaning products but as the van will be with...

Thought I'd share my efforts this weekend. Kit from Furniture Clinic, was about £21 with new customer discount code. Before: and After Not perfect but miles better!! Saved a fortune on a new wheels or recovered one. Might help someone out on here.

Picked up my new wheels, unfortunately when I went to see the van before PDI, the rear doors were damaged in transit… not significant but clearly evident. The dents were subsequently tapped out (better but still visible, currently chasing compensation with VC) and as a consequence of the method...

Hi All. Just picked up my 7 month old T6.1 earlier today from Jay and Dan at ‘On Track Detailing’. (OTD) Went in for PPF front end protection (Bumper, bonnet, mirrors and A pillars) and top of rear bumper. Paint corrected the entire vehicle to eliminate the standard ‘dealer swirls’ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and full...

I’ve recently bought a california which I paid an extra £299 for lifetime guarantee lifeshine treatment - This ceramic coats your body work, Glass and interior. Vw should have had Me back in to put it on my Cali but they haven’t, so I’ve had a local valeter complete similar treatment, The...

Owning a T6 means much larger panels to be polished and waxed, while looking for a tool (other than I) to make the job easier I stumbled across this deal on Power Tool World DEWALT DCM848N 18V XR BRUSHLESS 125MM DUAL ACTION POLISHER @ £169.99 using code JAN20 drops the price to £135.99 May be...

Hi all. Urgent request for help... My van was hit whilst parked up on a job today. Hit in a secure compound by a bin lorry (!!!). Driver admitted full responsibility but need to find a repairer through insurance that I'm going to trust to work on my vehicle. I've read horror stories on here...

Karcher KHB 5 Multi-Jet 18V Cordless Handheld Pressure Washer 2 x 2.6Ah standard KHB 5 kit. PLUS: extra second battery ( brand new ) extra fast charger extra bucket pickup hose. . +++++++++++++++++++ decided to sell this kit as its not getting any use. basically brand new, only been...

I just bought a VW TD 6, 2016 and the steering wheel is showing signs of wear, parts of it are glossy and parts of it Matt & dirty looking. Any recommendation on a kit to buy and restore it

How I did it ha " Oven cleaner Power wash Nothing else to say apart from Mr muscle has the edge

Hi all. So…with hosepipe bans expecting in various parts of the country, including Yorkshire where I am by the end of the month… (when let’s be honest, it will probably be raining!!) I had a question about using a pressure washer! It a pressure washer is used fed from a bucket / Jerry can...

Hey guys anyone got a really good way of removing the residue from tape on a windowscreen?? TIA

What products do people rate for keeping the exterior black plastics such as the grille and bumper trim clean and looking new.

Hi Guys, I'm getting some new alloys fitted in a couple of weeks and I'm just wanting recommendations on keeping them looking good. Wheel woolies, cleaner and tyre dressings.

So after almost 1 year of ownership my baby is now exactly how I want her. After taking delivery last March is was a few months to wait before the conversion could be completed. I drove over to the U.K. in June 2021 and left the van in the capable hands of the team at @Cambee Campervans with...

I have just bought a t6 and the inside and outside are spotless but the engine bay is a disgrace (dusty crap, not oil). will I be safe to give the engine a blast with the pressure washer or is it a bit of a gamble on VWs? I am used to land rovers and when they get dirty there is no problem with...

long story but I had my sliding door resprayed 4 weeks ago, there seems to be conflicting information on the internet as to when you can wash it and give it a good detailing. I think after a month I should be ok to now snow foam it and wash it , I wanted to fully detail it though...

I've got BFG allterains with white lettering. What's the best tyre dressing to use?

Hey guys I was thinking about a nano coating for my T6, bacause I found this website Car Coating | Nanotechnology at the cutting edge | nanoCare Now I am really hyped about it and want to try it out. Do you have any experiences with any coating like this and is it useful? What do you think?

So a new van (should) be arriving in few weeks, and I’m wondering if I should ask the dealer not to bother washing (i.e. swirl marking) it & going straight to a detailer & get it coated... Never had this sort of thing done before so have no idea of cost it benefits.., any thoughts anyone? And...