Is it sad...

[adamj]

That I am really excited about washing and waxing my Scirocco for the first time?

[iroc]

YES

[danwuk]

not at all im the same and i haven't even collected mine yet

[CTRnutter]

I'm sadder I went to VW and bought every cleaning product they sell because i will only use VW products on it lol, I also put my wash mitts in the washing machine after I have cleaned the car which happens every sat morning without fail, bearing in mind it doesnt move during the week lol

I'm on the look out for a cover to put over her for when she is not being used!

[Andy-GTI]

I'm sadder I went to VW and bought every cleaning product they sell because i will only use VW products on it lol, I also put my wash mitts in the washing machine after I have cleaned the car which happens every sat morning without fail, bearing in mind it doesnt move during the week lol

I'm on the look out for a cover to put over her for when she is not being used!

That is truly sad, and shows little knowledge about car care if you think that VW branded crap is the best you can use. . . .

[andymac]

Who makes the VW stuff? I know its not as good as some you can buy

[risingblue1]

That I am really excited about washing and waxing my Scirocco for the first time?

I washed and waxed mine this morning and really enjoyed it too

[CTRnutter]

I'm sadder I went to VW and bought every cleaning product they sell because i will only use VW products on it lol, I also put my wash mitts in the washing machine after I have cleaned the car which happens every sat morning without fail, bearing in mind it doesnt move during the week lol

I'm on the look out for a cover to put over her for when she is not being used!

That is truly sad, and shows little knowledge about car care if you think that VW branded crap is the best you can use. . . .

LOL my Zymol kit I had for the S2000 is all used up and I'm past spending nearly 1k on cleaning products, and the VW wash isn't crap! I'll dig out my old detailing thread on the MLR where I compared Maguiars to Zymol and the use of carnuba wax after full clay bar treatment , but my polisher days are well and truely past also the wheel cleaner VW have as far as cost goes is a very reasonable product as its very low on corrosion

[rehmondo]

I've never had so much enjoyment washing a car so I don't think it's sad

I'm waiting on the summer when I can spend more time on it

3 weeks in and this thing is still turning heads around my area.

[CTRnutter]

I've never had so much enjoyment washing a car so I don't think it's sad

I'm waiting on the summer when I can spend more time on it

3 weeks in and this thing is still turning heads around my area.

I know that feeling, because it draws so much attention you want it looking nice and clean

[robrob]

I pay a fiver and have it hand washed and a very good job too!

By the way, I did get some sort of free cleaning kit from my dealer when I picked up the car

[silver130]

I managed to hold on for a whole day before i was up and at it applying the first of many layers of the latest type of cleaning product. I would highly recommend it as well... Werkstat Acrylic Kit bought online from http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk Excellent service as well. ordered on Sunday delivered Tuesday morning.
If you want to see what these guys do go take a look on http://www.audi-sport.net to see some of the detailing jobs they have done. Stunning..

Now where's me microfibre polishing towel

[adamj]

I washed and waxed the roc all day saturday had a great time and the roc looked great - untill this morning when I got my first huge stonechip

[robrob]

I could never describe spending all day washing my car as having a great time but each to their own...

So have you guys always enjoyed washing your cars, or is it just because it’s the Roc?

By the way, mine had the special VW treatment before I picked it up, and I was told no need to polish- wax it, is this true?

[silver130]

By the way, mine had the special VW treatment before I picked it up, and I was told no need to polish- wax it, is this true?[/quote]

Mine never had this treatment. If i want i don't have to polish mine either

Seriously. What this treatment does is to fill all the imperfections in the paint to leave a smooth finish.( if you looked at the paint beforehand through a microscope the finish looks like an acne faced teenager) therefore the dirt should float off of it much easier and make it easier to clean and not require waxing/polishing as often. That said. if you get a scratch on it you will have a right old job to polish it out as the sealent they use sets like concrete..

[maisbitt]

I go to Costco for all of my car cleaning equipment. They have some of the softest microfibre cloths at £14 for a 24 pack. Thats plenty for inside and out. Their "Mer" is about 1/2 price compared to the car chains and the bodywork is like a mirror afterwards.

[atitlan]

I've still got 4 or 5 weeks to wait for mine, so with no car related outgoings I thought it was a good time to stock up on some wash/wax products.

I've got the Blackfire kit waiting for when my Scirocco arrives. Needless to say I'm looking forward to seeing how it makes the car look.

I guess that puts me in the "I don't think it's sad" category ...

[adamj]

I go to Costco for all of my car cleaning equipment. They have some of the softest microfibre cloths at £14 for a 24 pack. Thats plenty for inside and out. Their "Mer" is about 1/2 price compared to the car chains and the bodywork is like a mirror afterwards.

I swear by those Costo mirobibre cloths!

[klippie]

Have you tried the Costco wash mitts and the hairy sponges (microfibre) they're very good and only £10 for 4 so good value too, I agree the yellow cloths are excellent for buffing up.

Last time I was in they had microfibre drying towels claiming to be better than a chamois, hmmm...

[Geoff Hibbert]

I cleaned mine the day after I got it. I have also cleaned it twice some weekends!!! LOL

I love cleaning it, although I do have OCD!!