Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[imprezaworks]

@Daniel

What size plate and pads are you using with the 21 throw machine?

 

[Daniel]

@Daniel

What size plate and pads are you using with the 21 throw machine?

6 inch mate. But I’m about to order some 5 inch for the smaller panels. The 6 is brilliant for bonnet and roofs but for everything else it’s a hindrance and a smaller pad is easier.
That may change with a bit of practice I’m sure, but I’m not there yet.

 

[imprezaworks]

I never ever learn

 

[MLB]

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I got one of these to use with the sateen and it's been really good. Hasn't fallen apart like those bloody foam ones!

Got one of these for Christmas and only used it for the first time today, it's brilliant! Spreads effortlessly in all the little grooves of the print on the sidewalls.

 

[imprezaworks]

I thought that was crap lol

 

[leedsboy]

I thought that was crap lol

Same. Got it in a mystery box, used it once and chucked on the shelf since

 

[Gally]

Same. Got it in a mystery box, used it once and chucked on the shelf since

He's talking about the applicator not the product.

 

[Adamm.]

I always just use a cloth folded over and have tried a few proper applicators but never got on well with the ones I tried. Don't worry the cloth isn't used for anything else lol.

I used to use these when we'd have them laying about used to use them for the kids bath when they were babies but I ended up nicking them as the foam felt good unlike some other sponges. I'm going to get more as I quite liked them. Just cut it in half and get a few uses to each half at least.

 

[leedsboy]

He's talking about the applicator not the product.

Ah, my comment still kinda stands. I got one a while ago, thought it was shite, used it once and chucked it on the shelf.

 

[riz]

I swear by CarPro inside.

I love Gyeons interior cleaner.

No residue and cleans screens/piano gloss well.

 

[riz]

My Karcher K4 has died. It was broke and I tried to fix it now it's dead.

I'm not spending £500 on a Kranzle.

Should I just get another K4?

 

[imprezaworks]

Are they £500, last time I looked they were like £700.

What about the AVA models?.

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/threads/karcher-is-it-the-end-of-the-k5c-%F0%9F%98%9E.437703/page-3

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/threads/to-buy-ava-pressure-washers-or-not.437750/#post-5861900

 

[riz]

Or this

5 year warranty

Kärcher K5 Universal Pressure Washer

• 230V supply• 145 bar max pressure• 2100W• 500 l/hr flow rate• Weight: 8kg• 5 years guarantee (*2 year guarantee with option to extend to 5 years by registering your product within 28 days of purchase at karcher.com/register) T&Cs applyIncludes: 1x High Pressure Gun, 1x 6m High Pressure Hose &...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Matt e]

ava pressure washers are supposed to be decent

Cleanstore :: AVA Smart P50 Large Refurbished Pressure Washer Bundle (A-Grade)

CleanStore provides quality cleaning products for delivery across the UK.

www.cleanstore.co.uk

 

[riz]

I think I'll get an Ava. Out of stock everywhere.

 

[Crayola]

Best place to get wheel woolies or similar to them?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Best place to get wheel woolies or similar to them?

Turtle Wax had a set that had their branding on it. Exactly the same as WW, even made by them IIRC, but just with TW branding.

I got them and they were way cheaper than the standard ones too. f**king love them.

 

[Crayola]

Aye cheers for the link William🤣🤣

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Aye cheers for the link William🤣🤣

it gets better...

It appears it was a limited run thing so they dont have my set anymore flol. Sorry dude 🤣

If it helps, I barely ever use the teeny tiny one. Med and Large are spot on for 99% of the detailing I do.

Original Wheel Woolies 2 Piece Set

Keep your vehicle's wheels clean with the latest Original Wheel Woolies 100% Metal-Free 2 Piece Basic Detailing Set USA patented design. Next day delivery available up to 5pm or call 8am-5pm on 01474 360 360 for expert advice.

www.theultimatefinish.co.uk

link, ya lil' biatch x

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Any one used EZ Car Care products?

EZ Car Care - Detailing Products Professional, Enthusiasts & Valeters

EZ Car Care - Detailing Products Professional, Enthusiasts & Valeters. From Snow Foams to Sealants, Glazes & Waxes, Wheel Cleaners & Detailing Brushes google-site-verification: googlea97caac43854d2a1.html

www.ezcarcare.co.uk

I’ve just used some of their Ember luxury shampoo and it’s very good.

I didn’t have high expectations as I only ordered a few bits because they were double cheap. But I wasn't disappointed with this shampoo.

 

[Gally]

ava pressure washers are supposed to be decent

Cleanstore :: AVA Smart P50 Large Refurbished Pressure Washer Bundle (A-Grade)

CleanStore provides quality cleaning products for delivery across the UK.

www.cleanstore.co.uk

@riz in stock this link.

 

[riz]

@riz in stock this link.

Thanks, looks like the refurb ones are two years and new are 10.

 

[Hollidog]

I messed up at the weekend.

Dipped a toe into ceramic coating and decided to do the windscreen & mirrors as Rain-x just isn't lasting as long with the miles I'm doing for work now.

Windscreen came up mint but I forgot to buff the passenger mirror and the product has gone off leaving "water marks" all over it.

How do I get rid of it?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I messed up at the weekend.

Dipped a toe into ceramic coating and decided to do the windscreen & mirrors as Rain-x just isn't lasting as long with the miles I'm doing for work now.

Windscreen came up mint but I forgot to buff the passenger mirror and the product has gone off leaving "water marks" all over it.

How do I get rid of it?

Something physically abraisive is kind of the only thing with coatings.

Once they set, theyre a pig to remove. Which coating did you use?

If you have a machine with a small head, that will be the one. If not, you can do it by hand as its only going to be a small section. MF towel and some polish will do the trick. It might also work with that Glaco glass polish thing as thats meant to strip all sealants but ive never used it on a freshly coated section.

This is the Glaco stuff - https://soft99store.co.uk/en/home/34-glaco-glass-compound-roll-on-4975759103080.html

 

[Hollidog]

It's Gtechniq Exo V4.

I do have a DA but I don't have a small head for it. I'll have a crack with a MF and some polish. Expecting a fight.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

It's Gtechniq Exo V4.

I do have a DA but I don't have a small head for it. I'll have a crack with a MF and some polish. Expecting a fight.

It shouldnt be too bad to be honest.

The other thing to remember is that polishing glass is silly hard work. What im saying is, dont worry about scratching the glass. Id give it a few minutes and spray some water on there. Repeat if required.

Let me know how you get on, kind of curious to know!

 

[Gally]

Sometimes reapplying over them can melt them... but not always. Worth a try!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Sometimes reapplying over them can melt them... but not always. Worth a try!

this is where it doesnt work and its twice as hard to remove 🤣

But, yes, good shout. Id forgotten that!

 

[JamesBryan]

I would try reapplying first.

The solvents and stuff which flash off and evaporate should be enough to soften it.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

It shouldnt be too bad to be honest.

The other thing to remember is that polishing glass is silly hard work. What im saying is, dont worry about scratching the glass. Id give it a few minutes and spray some water on there. Repeat if required.

Let me know how you get on, kind of curious to know!

Is it glass though? Wing mirrors are usually plastic mirrors.
@Hollidog . Can you not just pop the mirror glass / plastic out of the actual wing mirror fitting. It'll be easier to polish once it's out of the wing mirror fitting itself.

 

[MLB]

Got the polisher out for the first time in over a year today.

Big scratch down the side of the X5 had been bothering me for a while, came up really well. While there I finished the door, insane amount of swirls, quick going over with hard pad and Scholl S3.

And because it made no sense to leave one super shiny door unprotected I cracked open this classic 😍

 

[Daniel]

I messed up at the weekend.

Dipped a toe into ceramic coating and decided to do the windscreen & mirrors as Rain-x just isn't lasting as long with the miles I'm doing for work now.

Windscreen came up mint but I forgot to buff the passenger mirror and the product has gone off leaving "water marks" all over it.

How do I get rid of it?

Wing mirror glass is very easy to scratch. So don’t go mental. Worse case just buy a new glass?

 

[Gally]

Got the polisher out for the first time in over a year today.

Big scratch down the side of the X5 had been bothering me for a while, came up really well. While there I finished the door, insane amount of swirls, quick going over with hard pad and Scholl S3.

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And because it made no sense to leave one super shiny door unprotected I cracked open this classic 😍

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God Glasur on black! I can smell that pot!

 

[MLB]

One of my favorites, been using mostly spray on products since we had kids due to no time but think I'll start using Glasur more often, such a dream to use 👌

 

[Gally]

The new products really have made life easier but god I miss waxing. Some of my favourite nights in the summer waxing the old steed...

A wipe down with z6...

 

[imprezaworks]

Has anyone tried Infinity wax plastic coat?. Epic detailing has just bought a video out, looks decent

 

[Gally]

I have it in the arsenal. It's good and very quick. No greasy. Because they are the price they are you aren't risking hundreds.

It's not a C4/dlux competitor though.

 

[imprezaworks]

What kind of durability?. Quick flash for a sales car be okay

 

[JamesBryan]

Probably a 2-3 month product looking at it.

 

[imprezaworks]

At best imo. Looks a piece of piss to apply so no dramas on durability. As long as it doesn't wash off driving through a puddle lol.