Tilly needs a wax

[47p2]

So it's been almost year since the P2 was detailed and I feel that a new coat of wax is now required.

I will do this over the next few days and post up the results.

Although the water is still beading I feel that it isn't running off as it should. This was today after washing.

Now all dried and tucked in the garage waiting for a rub over with Angelwax

 

[Xtractorfan]

Just out of interest do the wipers always park on the scuttle panel paintwork, or have you put them there for washing /cleaning purposes?

 

[47p2]

The wipers sit on a pedestal away from the glass and paintwork when not in use.

 

[47p2]

I decided to make a start tonight.

The bonnet and front wings have been cleaned with Meguiars Deep Crystal Paint Cleanser. I was going to use my Anchem Angelwax and tried a test patch which never looked as good as I wanted so I tried the Autoglym HD and it has the shine I am looking for, so a coat has been applied to the wings and bonnet. I will leave that to set and apply a second coat tomorrow.

 

[pitch1]

What a beauty, congratulations on the obvious care you lavish on it.

 

[47p2]

After posting the latest pictures I went back out to the garage for another look at my handiwork. Although the paintwork looked good, it never had that extra sparkle, something was just not quite right.

Today I decided that the problem was caused by the Meguiars not being the correct product for this application and it had to come off.

I applied Chemical Guys EZ Glaze and a coat of 50/50 wax and tomorrow I will apply a second coat of wax.

I feel that the paintwork is now starting to look a lot better and hope when I give it a second coat of wax it will be back to what it should be.

This is after the first coat of wax tonight

Same picture with a different camera

 

[47p2]

Almost 2:00am and I am still waxing. SWMBO is not home tonight and I am going out to work soon so I thought I would keep going with the waxing.

The entire car has now been done with EZ Glaze and one coat of 50/50 wax

I will give it a second coat of wax tomorrow. I must admit though I can't envisage it making the paintwork look any better..

 

[MissyD]

you missed a bit

 

[coolhans]

What a stunning motor car. I admire your dedication.

 

[47p2]

Second coat of wax applied and as I suspected I can't see any difference. All is not lost though, there is an added bonus of applying 2 coats of wax which is that any parts of the paintwork that may have escaped the wax first time round should in theory be covered with the second coat.


Sadly the BBC forecast was wrong again today when they forecast sunshine, and all we had was a cloudy overcast sky and the odd light shower so Tilly won't be coming out for pictures.

Here are a couple taken in the garage

This is a reflection of a reflection as Tilly's front wheel is reflecting into the Viano and back

 

[47p2]

What a stunning motor car. I admire your dedication.

Not sure if it's dedication or insanity

you missed a bit

Would that be Scotch mist

 

[Mic]

Not sure if it's dedication or insanity





Would that be Scotch mist

Insanity.....definitely......but what a nice way to go gaga. A reflection of a reflection of a.....you are insane.

Fantastic job though.

Mic

 

[47p2]

Insanity.....definitely......but what a nice way to go gaga. A reflection of a reflection of a.....you are insane.

Fantastic job though.

Mic

Thanks Mic, glad you enjoyed the read

Yes I possibly am insane, but better than sitting in the pub all night

 

[Dosco]

I would have expected nothing less from a man such as you John, perfection personified

 

[47p2]

I had to run an errand today and decided to take Tilly

Turning right

 

[Xtractorfan]

A few pics of the interior would be nice...

 

[47p2]

Here you are

 

[LTD]

I had the great pleasure of spotting this fantastic car on the road today. It appeared in a place that I least expected to see it.

It has more road presence than any other car I have seen.

 

[Xtractorfan]

I do love the interiors of those old cars ..that one is extremely nice and in good nick..

 

[dieselman]

I had the great pleasure of spotting this fantastic car on the road today. It appeared in a place that I least expected to see it.

A ram raid..?