supraking Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 hey chaps, me again lol got the other side done before and after of the arch and the wheel got the rears to do at some point, but they stay relatively clean as no discs so no major rush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opr Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I've sealed my front alloys with C5 too. Two months in and it is still holding up excellently. A quick rinse of water brings them back to clean, handy because the gloss black finish looks dirty almost immediately. Any plans to use a sealant on the paint? I initially had my car sealed with CQUK but felt it did nothing for the paint work. Made it look a bit flat truth be told. For the summer I have it covered in Dodo Juice Orange Crush and the depth is great. Your paint seems to have serious flake pop, looks ace. That key cover is nice, may I ask where you picked that up? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Key cover was just an eBay job Good to know the sealant works well. As for the paintwork. I've considered. But want it correcting before I touch it And thanks. The paint really does stand out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceeveepee Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Looking fab now with all the hard work you've put in. Candy blue is such great colour isn't it? I've recently got a Tit X in the same colour and people are always commenting on it. The wheels are a right pain to clean though, muck show up so much more than on my previous mark 6 wheels. Do do you have a link to the seller for the key fob covers? I've had a look on eBay but I've not managed to find them. Oh and thanks for tip of the tiny usb stick, was getting fed up of plugging in and unplugging the iPod every journey. The upside down logo is annoying though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 I think it was showing sold out on the blue. But here you go http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GALAXY-CMAX-KUGA-ZETEC-METALLIC-FLIP-KEY-FOB-REMOTE-COVER-3-BUTTON-CASE-/172227772376?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3D1cc31e73da97458da750c54c65573291%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D17%26sd%3D172192181305&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460&varId=471053059814 The colour is great. Really glad I found this one The wheels do seem to dirty up quick. May be the brakes? And I'll have a better look into switching the USB round some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazman23 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 1 hour ago, supraking said: I think it was showing sold out on the blue. But here you go http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GALAXY-CMAX-KUGA-ZETEC-METALLIC-FLIP-KEY-FOB-REMOTE-COVER-3-BUTTON-CASE-/172227772376?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3D1cc31e73da97458da750c54c65573291%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D17%26sd%3D172192181305&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460&varId=471053059814 The colour is great. Really glad I found this one The wheels do seem to dirty up quick. May be the brakes? And I'll have a better look into switching the USB round some point Looking good now the wheels and the arches! It's amazing how much dirt the alloys pick up especially the front ones. Because of the breaks like you say, also I think its because they are the driving wheels as well. Washed my car last Tuesday and then again and then again today after a 140mile round trip and the alloys where Filthy! Went and hot my alloy wheel scrubbing brush stuck between the alloy and the brake disk which was very clever of me... Also turns out I was wrong when I said its upside down to stop the contacts getting dirty... forgot which way around was actually right for usb Any tips on getting the remains of dead bugs off paintwork? JEt washed them off today then scrubbed quite a bit with the sponge but still left some light marks behind :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Bug and tar remover. Avoid Halfords cheap stuff though a pain to remove. Go for a watery one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1nonly1 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 On 28/05/2016 at 8:43 PM, supraking said: and just thought, the aux/usb slot. does it pop out easy enough? cant do with the usb stick upside down, may flip the ports so its right way up Would you be able to send me a link to this please. (the USB drive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceeveepee Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 13 hours ago, supraking said: I think it was showing sold out on the blue. But here you go http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GALAXY-CMAX-KUGA-ZETEC-METALLIC-FLIP-KEY-FOB-REMOTE-COVER-3-BUTTON-CASE-/172227772376?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3D1cc31e73da97458da750c54c65573291%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D17%26sd%3D172192181305&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460&varId=471053059814 The colour is great. Really glad I found this one The wheels do seem to dirty up quick. May be the brakes? And I'll have a better look into switching the USB round some point Brilliant thank you. i have the keyless entry version but the same seller has those as well. 10 hours ago, The1nonly1 said: Would you be able to send me a link to this please. (the USB drive) I got one from Currys. 32GB for £7.99, other sizes available http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/data-storage/usb-flash-drives/sandisk-32-gb-ultra-fit-usb-3-0-memory-stick-silver-10028883-pdt.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I took the usb connector out and found it can't be rotated. The plastic is moulded to match the contour of the center console so sticks out when upside down. The USB connector also can't be rotated so that's the way it's meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazman23 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Willy said: I took the usb connector out and found it can't be rotated. The plastic is moulded to match the contour of the center console so sticks out when upside down. The USB connector also can't be rotated so that's the way it's meant to be. Can you not just unclip the USB connector from the plastic and rotate just the USB connector like in the Mk7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 No mate. Only goes one way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 cheers willy, so looks like i need to work harder at removing the sticker lol http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262444810790?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 16gb for 6 quid delivered, bargain. picked up some bird droppings over the past 2 days, so once i got in from todays trip, it got a normal everyday clean some shine and then some with the camera outside the house new avatar 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 oh and the wheel sealer. brake dust doesnt come off with the jet wash, but a quick once over with a mitt and its gone. love that stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I've got a 128gb same as you. You don't notice it when torque steering down the road 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 haha, there is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 oh wow, forgot to update with the rears :) had the chance to do both rear wheels yesterday, seeing the rear arch liners made of carpet was a fresh one on me, took alot of brushing to clear out all the mud popped the gtechniq sticker on the screen and does anybody (ginge) have an idea how to restore the fingerprints on the door pillars dont really want to back to black them, as i quite like all the grey plastics oem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I cant stand the white marks finger prints leave! Bugs the hell out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 my main bug bare at the moment, but i also find myself using that to shut the door, as i dont want to mark the paintwork lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazman23 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Could use Tyre and trim dressing? for the finger marks been using that on the white marks left over on my fog surrounds after my collision. Only covers it up though, comes off when you wash it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opr Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I use CarPro Perl on that area of the door and if anything it repels finger prints. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Clean finger prints with All purpose cleaner then use a high quality trim dressing that also provides protection such as Autoglanze Trim Reaper. Also, when are the indicator bulbs going silver? ;) Car looks great mate www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxxxykins Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Nice car! I think you've cleaned your car more times in this thread than i've done mine in 6 months! I take ages doing it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Cheers gents. I've just ordered some ocd clean stickers :-) I have been thinking of detangoing but not that interested in doing the rest. Gunna finish the clean then I'll spend some dough on the indicators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraking Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 abit of beading on my roof after driving home from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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