£50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm

mluton · 26-11-2007, 20:24

As it was my birthday thursday, my brother gave me £50 worth of halfords vouchers.

I would like to start giving my car a bit more love when cleaning. I get my car washed at the CAR SPA, now when i get home what can i do to get that better look.

Can you help me spend my vouchers, any recommendations on what halfords available products to buy ?

Liverpool-Lad · 26-11-2007, 21:11

Whats a CAR SPA?

john_grant358 · 26-11-2007, 21:18

Auto glym shampoo, resin polish and sealent.
2 buckets and a lambs wool mitt
Meguires tyre shine.

Thats would be my idea for starters!

*tim* · 26-11-2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_grant358

Auto glym shampoo

Megs Gold Class is soo much better

But I presume you don't want shampoo as its cleaned elsewhere, what you after wax, sealant?

HC1001 · 26-11-2007, 21:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_grant358

Meguires tyre shine.

Thats would be my idea for starters!

Make sure it's endurance!!!

john_grant358 · 26-11-2007, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by *tim*

Megs Gold Class is soo much better

But I presume you don't want shampoo as its cleaned elsewhere, what you after wax, sealant?

megs gold class is very good actually, get both!

smstext · 26-11-2007, 21:27

AG shampoo
AG SR
AG Gloss
AG spray wax
A Bucket and lambs mitt and an airfreshener

mluton · 26-11-2007, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by *tim*

Megs Gold Class is soo much better

But I presume you don't want shampoo as its cleaned elsewhere, what you after wax, sealant?

Correct, i get the car washed down the road here:
Professional Car Wash and Valet Service in Birmingham

Reason being I live in a flat and no outside water tap.

Ussually have it washed and glossed, then drive home and then do the bits they missed, which is very small.

Been looking at the Meguiars range.

1. Smooth Clay bar kit
2. Deep Crystal Carbuca Wax - Step 3
3. Deep crystal Polish - Step 2
4. Deep crystal Paint Cleaner - Step 1
5. Soft Applicator Pads
6. Endurance High Gloss Tyre Shine

Bugga is, the 3 for 2 offer has ended.

Clay bar is on ebay for £10 and £22.00 in Halfords.

Whats the difference with Wax and Sealant ? (n00000by me)

pittVRS · 26-11-2007, 23:10

I'd get the cleaning products off the internet and spend the fifty notes on a Halfords 12V rapid air pump and pressure guage. Marvelous.

KR MAN · 26-11-2007, 23:29

Halfords cleaning products are pretty basic to be honest, having a look on Detailingworld for better products. Spend the vouchers on something else.

cheezemonkhai · 27-11-2007, 11:47

The megs 3 stage paint system 1 & 2 are good but while 3 looks quite good it doesn't last very long.

I'd get 1 and 2 then get something like a hard paste wax online.

How about using the vouchers to get oil and ordering yourself a kit and some bits from Elite Car Care or similar

john_grant358 · 27-11-2007, 12:29

Get one of these Kicker VESPK12 - 12'' Car Bass Box Package from Halfords Price £199.99

mluton · 27-11-2007, 19:22

Just reserved online at Halfords for collection tommorrow.

Meguiars Deep Crystal Carbauba Wax Step 3 £7.99
Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish Step 2 £7.99
Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Shine £7.49
Meguiars Soft Foam Applicator Pads (2 pack) £3.99
Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit £22.99
TOTAL: £50.45

I have the day off to, so lets hope the weather is resonable.

cheezemonkhai · 27-11-2007, 23:30

I honestly wouldn't bother with the Megs part 3 wax as it really isn't at all durable. That is especially so if you don't use the paint cleaner.

The part 1 paint cleaner and part 2 polish are IMHO pretty good for off the shelf stuff though.

mluton · 27-11-2007, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

I honestly wouldn't bother with the Megs part 3 wax as it really isn't at all durable. That is especially so if you don't use the paint cleaner.

The part 1 paint cleaner and part 2 polish are IMHO pretty good for off the shelf stuff though.

I thought the claying would eliminate stage 1 ?

Ill have another look at the waxes when I collect tomorrow.

cheezemonkhai · 27-11-2007, 23:45

I'd have a look on detailing world to confirm, but after claying you wash and then use a paint cleaner to prep things.

Even if you don't need stage 1, the stage 3 hardly lasted a month on a car I did with it.

Collinite is a good, inexpensive and hard wearing wax or the dodo juice ones are supposed to last quite well and look quite nice too.

Like I said a lot more on DW than I know as I've only just started to get into this expensive hobby.

mluton · 27-11-2007, 23:48

Cheers, Ill have a look.

Totally new to detailing, the vouchers have given me a head start on purchasing some starter materials.

anewman · 09-12-2007, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_grant358

Auto glym shampoo, resin polish

A motorfactors I went in had these 100% extra free. A 1 litre bottle of shampoo for £3.99 I think and SRP 1 litre for £7.99 I think. Halfords 3 for 2 isn't on at the moment.

anewman · 09-12-2007, 23:33

Don't mean to hijack the thread (sorry

), but is the AG extra gloss protection/sealant thingy worthwhile after the SRP, and would you put a wax on top of that?

Wardy · 10-12-2007, 01:00

Yes to the above. Wash/Clay/Polish/Sealant/Wax is the usual detailing order

Steve

anewman · 10-12-2007, 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Yes to the above. Wash/Clay/Polish/Sealant/Wax is the usual detailing order

Steve

That'll take me all day

Wardy · 10-12-2007, 01:59

About 8hrs should do it

26-11-2007, 20:24	#1
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,399 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 226 Times in 201 Posts	£50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm As it was my birthday thursday, my brother gave me £50 worth of halfords vouchers. I would like to start giving my car a bit more love when cleaning. I get my car washed at the CAR SPA, now when i get home what can i do to get that better look. Can you help me spend my vouchers, any recommendations on what halfords available products to buy ? __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

26-11-2007, 21:11	#2
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm Whats a CAR SPA? __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

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pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,257 Members Car: MX-5 Thanks: 148 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm I'd get the cleaning products off the internet and spend the fifty notes on a Halfords 12V rapid air pump and pressure guage. Marvelous. __________________

26-11-2007, 23:29	#10
KR MAN Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East of Hull Posts: 145 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm Halfords cleaning products are pretty basic to be honest, having a look on Detailingworld for better products. Spend the vouchers on something else. __________________ 06 Black Magic Fabia VRS - standard til the warranty runs out. Waiting in the garage already - Jabba ARB, 312mm brakes, PD160, more to come.

27-11-2007, 11:47	#11
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,548 Members Car: Thanks: 110 Thanked 511 Times in 474 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm The megs 3 stage paint system 1 & 2 are good but while 3 looks quite good it doesn't last very long. I'd get 1 and 2 then get something like a hard paste wax online. How about using the vouchers to get oil and ordering yourself a kit and some bits from Elite Car Care or similar __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

27-11-2007, 12:29	#12
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,273 Members Car: 05 fabia vrs, remap 170+ bhp, PD160, silver dash kit, VRS door badges, eibach springs, Jabba ARB Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm Get one of these Kicker VESPK12 - 12'' Car Bass Box Package from Halfords Price £199.99 __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

27-11-2007, 19:22	#13
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,399 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 226 Times in 201 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm Just reserved online at Halfords for collection tommorrow. Meguiars Deep Crystal Carbauba Wax Step 3 £7.99 Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish Step 2 £7.99 Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Shine £7.49 Meguiars Soft Foam Applicator Pads (2 pack) £3.99 Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit £22.99 TOTAL: £50.45 I have the day off to, so lets hope the weather is resonable. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

27-11-2007, 23:30	#14
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,548 Members Car: Thanks: 110 Thanked 511 Times in 474 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm I honestly wouldn't bother with the Megs part 3 wax as it really isn't at all durable. That is especially so if you don't use the paint cleaner. The part 1 paint cleaner and part 2 polish are IMHO pretty good for off the shelf stuff though. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

27-11-2007, 23:45	#16
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,548 Members Car: Thanks: 110 Thanked 511 Times in 474 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm I'd have a look on detailing world to confirm, but after claying you wash and then use a paint cleaner to prep things. Even if you don't need stage 1, the stage 3 hardly lasted a month on a car I did with it. Collinite is a good, inexpensive and hard wearing wax or the dodo juice ones are supposed to last quite well and look quite nice too. Like I said a lot more on DW than I know as I've only just started to get into this expensive hobby. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

27-11-2007, 23:48	#17
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,399 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 226 Times in 201 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm Cheers, Ill have a look. Totally new to detailing, the vouchers have given me a head start on purchasing some starter materials. __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

09-12-2007, 23:33	#19
anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,978 Members Car: 1994 Skoda Favorit GLXIe Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 1,118 Thanked 262 Times in 236 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm Don't mean to hijack the thread (sorry ), but is the AG extra gloss protection/sealant thingy worthwhile after the SRP, and would you put a wax on top of that? __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate Briskoda "Banger" social group

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10-12-2007, 01:59	#22
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,695 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 456 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts	Re: £50 of Halfords Vouchers to Spend. Mmmmmmmmmmm About 8hrs should do it __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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