Pictures of my ice white R-Design - Page 22

madman1 · Mar 26th, 2012, 20:31

.....clearly shows White will always be the best colour!

Weather improving in the UK and intend using a clay bar for the first time before waxing / gratuitous detailing!

Will post the results, assuming they're good, obviously!

VolvoXc60 · Mar 26th, 2012, 21:54

I would recommend using a powertool for polishing after using the clay. Did a test on a black car and it was all scratches after the clay, with plenty of lube.

madman1 · Mar 26th, 2012, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by VolvoXc60

I would recommend using a powertool for polishing after using the clay. Did a test on a black car and it was all scratches after the clay, with plenty of lube.

Will do - Thanks!

Redplanet · Mar 27th, 2012, 04:02

This thread is wonderful, really good for xc60 enthusiasts... Full marks to thread starter.

darbs · Mar 27th, 2012, 11:31

it is good for newcomers. it's about the 10th time it's popped up from the depths over the past year though!

VolvoXc60 · Aug 5th, 2012, 20:31

Been a long time since I have updated this thread now... I finally had time to take care of my leather. It went from being greasy to all fresh and like new after 40 000 km with nothing being done to it other than a cloth with water now and then.

Really recommend this product! Original from Volvo.

Before

Product from Volvo

After

madman1 · Aug 8th, 2012, 21:51

I've something similar from autoglym (cleaner and then cream). Works really well also.

tolga · Aug 15th, 2012, 09:40

Thanks for the pictures

I have a similar kit with a blue box, -i think yours is a newer one- and I'm planning to do the leather care this weekend.

Resulting look is not as matte as I expected. Perhaps the lighting makes them look glossy. Did you apply under the sun? And How long did you wait between cleaning and conditioning phases?

VolvoXc60 · Aug 15th, 2012, 18:14

I waited like a minute or two only. Not glossy at all. Applied in the shadow. Feels like brand new again!

tolga · Aug 21st, 2012, 21:31

Did you applied to steering wheel and shift knob? I did

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...9&postcount=73

Mar 26th, 2012, 20:31	#211
madman1 Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2014 19:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bromley	Looks great and... .....clearly shows White will always be the best colour! Weather improving in the UK and intend using a clay bar for the first time before waxing / gratuitous detailing! Will post the results, assuming they're good, obviously! __________________ MY 11, D5 Premium R-Design, Polestar upgrade 225bhp, manual, ice White, 19" grey Achilles split rims, tinted windows, family pack, convenience pack, rear parking camera, electric drivers seat Last edited by madman1; Mar 26th, 2012 at 20:35.

Mar 27th, 2012, 04:02	#214
Redplanet New Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2013 16:08 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore	This thread is wonderful, really good for xc60 enthusiasts... Full marks to thread starter. __________________ Honda Civic ES5 2008-2009\| Honda Accord CL7 2009-2010\| BMW 125i 2010-2012\| Suzuki Swift 1.2 2011-2012\| Volvo XC60 T6 2012-present\| Nissan Latio Sports DSR 2012-present

Mar 27th, 2012, 11:31	#215
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	it is good for newcomers. it's about the 10th time it's popped up from the depths over the past year though! __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Aug 8th, 2012, 21:51	#217
madman1 Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2014 19:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bromley	Looks great.... I've something similar from autoglym (cleaner and then cream). Works really well also. __________________ MY 11, D5 Premium R-Design, Polestar upgrade 225bhp, manual, ice White, 19" grey Achilles split rims, tinted windows, family pack, convenience pack, rear parking camera, electric drivers seat

Mar 26th, 2012, 21:54	#212
VolvoXc60 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2014 14:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oslo	I would recommend using a powertool for polishing after using the clay. Did a test on a black car and it was all scratches after the clay, with plenty of lube.

Aug 5th, 2012, 20:31	#216
VolvoXc60 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2014 14:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oslo	Been a long time since I have updated this thread now... I finally had time to take care of my leather. It went from being greasy to all fresh and like new after 40 000 km with nothing being done to it other than a cloth with water now and then. Really recommend this product! Original from Volvo. Before Product from Volvo After

Aug 15th, 2012, 09:40	#218
tolga Junior Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2018 08:05 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Istanbul	Thanks for the pictures I have a similar kit with a blue box, -i think yours is a newer one- and I'm planning to do the leather care this weekend. Resulting look is not as matte as I expected. Perhaps the lighting makes them look glossy. Did you apply under the sun? And How long did you wait between cleaning and conditioning phases?

Aug 15th, 2012, 18:14	#219
VolvoXc60 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2014 14:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oslo	I waited like a minute or two only. Not glossy at all. Applied in the shadow. Feels like brand new again!

Aug 21st, 2012, 21:31	#220
tolga Junior Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2018 08:05 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Istanbul	Did you applied to steering wheel and shift knob? I did http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...9&postcount=73

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