Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

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for 6 quid to try cant go wrong,their hard candy was good,best out of the panel pots for me,left real good flake pop

 

[imprezaworks]

Will give the purple haze a blast

 

[-Jamie-]

I still rate Dodo waxes, They were the first brand i bought and they still hold their own IMO

Still got a pot of Supernatural and Basics of Bling, which for the price is cracking.
Used Natty's paste wax, the blue one IIRC, on my old MK7 fiesta which was Metallic/pearl'ish light blue and it always looked stunning with it

 

[-Jamie-]

This is it wearing Supernatural in the first one and Natty's in the second photo.

DSC_3883 by Jamie_Atkinson, on Flickr

DSC_3948 by Jamie_Atkinson, on Flickr

DSC_3947 by Jamie_Atkinson, on Flickr

 

[Gally]

Was it the plastic tub you had Jamie or the wooden one?

 

[-Jamie-]

Just the plastic one Gally, I have never been one to spend the extra on fancy tubs tbh

 

[Kyle 86]

Had a play with some products today with @Kyle 86
Tried a sample of britemax vantage wax, incredible firm wax but once worked into the applicator it was very oily and easy to spread, quite deceptive. Still undecided on it

Washed my car down wearing 2 month old Sonax polymer net shield and it was beading as well as a nano sealant on rinse down. Might be rubbish to apply but it's very durable and keeps the car cleaner than normal. Kyle trialled it on a few panels so interesting to hear his thoughts after a few months

I had fun yesterday. Buy vantage you no you want to haha its a lovely wax

I had a look at the mini this morning after a cold night and it hazed up with beads very nicely. I look forward to a downpour. Turbo is for sure easier to use then BSD. Same performance but BSD smells lush

 

[Kyle 86]

Just discovered bilt hamber are Essex based. Another reason to give them a go, their laboratory is even closer

Never got a chance to use the strata coating before the weather turned. Next spring hopefully

Their in Billericay (Radford way)

 

[aucky]

See they always lasted for me. I loved PH.

Just from the beading thread.

Migliore Strata Sealant. One of the most impressive products I've used in recent years. Majorly Un-used against the big boys.

On a dirty car...

I'm looking forward to using my strata, hopefully I get some free days in Jan to do some correction!

 

[Coby.]

I've got a Sample pot of Vantage I'm looking forward to trying once it becomes waxing season again, For now I'm letting Hydro2 offer the protection.

 

[Knuckles]

+1 to dodo juice waxes.

I keep meaning to re use orange crush, but I've always got something else to hand.

I need to Test auto finesses new product so I may remove some desire and put OC on it at the same time.

 

[cat171]

I used put around 5-6 layers on the Toledo over a couple of days and it's used to look as good as the likes of illusion but with proper durability.

I did @cat171 V6 today with 2 layers topped off with reload. Looked stunning.

It sure did!! Cheers for that chap :up:

 

[aucky]

For real?

 

[Lawro]

Jesus Christ..

 

[Gally]

Is that the name of his company?

 

[imprezaworks]

Will be giving the clio a few coats of Purple Haze. If nothing else it smells nice.

 

[Ethan1996]

Will be giving the clio a few coats of Purple Haze. If nothing else it smells nice.

Look at you, caught the detailing bug

 

[imprezaworks]

Have done for ages mate. Did the drivers side with three coats yesterday, then it rained

 

[Daniel]

For real?

He's a detailer and he 'a been using NEAT Tfr??! Holy moly.

 

[aucky]

He's a detailer and he 'a been using NEAT Tfr??! Holy moly.

And a leather chamois, was wondering if fluffy drying towels are a fad.
[emoji17]

 

[ben lee]

what alternative tar removers are available and as effective as Tardis?
was going to give gtechniqs tar remover a go but its out of stock
whats meguiars,auto finesse,carpro,valet pro ect like?

 

[Daniel]

I use Trafalgar tar and adhesive remover. It's just as good as tardis and about half the price.

Get it on eBay.

 

[ben lee]

I use Trafalgar tar and adhesive remover. It's just as good as tardis and about half the price.

Get it on eBay.

is that the TFR?

 

[Scrooge]

Anyone used these pads? They're different to my hex logic pads, more of a rounded edge etc...

 

[Lawro]

what alternative tar removers are available and as effective as Tardis?
was going to give gtechniqs tar remover a go but its out of stock 😧
whats meguiars,auto finesse,carpro,valet pro ect like?

Only reason they show as out of stock is because they have been recalled by G-Techniq mate.. Awaiting my replacement at the moment.

 

[Gally]

Anyone used these pads? They're different to my hex logic pads, more of a rounded edge etc...

I've used flexi white hex pads mate side by side with CG ones. They seen more robust imo.

 

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Got prima slick aswell,i hope its a sgood as people say lol also got zaino 28

 

[Knuckles]

Damn holidays, weather and illness getting in the way of my car cleaning.


Feel sorry for me.

 

[imprezaworks]

Telle about it. Thought I would escape the bugs but no

 

[Lawro]

Spent a few hours messing about with the Flex and some Scholl compounds this afternoon on my dad's new toy.

Really pleased with the results, such a lovely colour.

Finished off with a few coats of C2V3.


650i Enhancement by Lawro1988, on Flickr


650i Enhancement by Lawro1988, on Flickr

 

[Daniel]

is that the TFR?

No TFR is TFR.

Tar and adhesive remover is called Tar and Adhesive remover.

 

[Knuckles]

I bet that took a while @Lawro

Car looks well though

 

[Lawro]

I bet that took a while @Lawro

Car looks well though

The panels are bloody huge! Especially the bonnet. Lol!

I started about 10 and finished around 4 mate.. It's not perfect but it's a huge improvement! The paint was so flat, I can only assume it was cleaned with a brick in it's earlier life.

 

[Knuckles]

The panels are bloody huge! Especially the bonnet. Lol!

I started about 10 and finished around 4 mate.. It's not perfect but it's a huge improvement! The paint was so flat, I can only assume it was cleaned with a brick in it's earlier life.

That's a brilliant effort for that time scale on that size of car!

Don't suppose you had time for any 50/50s or any before's did you? Dark colours are so rewarding.

 

[Lawro]

That's a brilliant effort for that time scale on that size of car!

Don't suppose you had time for any 50/50s or any before's did you? Dark colours are so rewarding.

I didn't get anything unfortunately mate, as you can tell I was seriously pushed for time as we were going out at 5 and I wanted to get it done before it got dark.

Unfortunately hailstones called time before I had time to seal the roof so I will do that tomorrow.

I have a Black Porsche 911 Turbo booked in at the start of January so I will get some 50/50's from that.

 

[Knuckles]

Nice of them to let you play for so long. My female would've gone nuts haha

And best of luck to you working in this weather haha.

 

[Lawro]

Nice of them to let you play for so long. My female would've gone nuts haha

And best of luck to you working in this weather haha.

I left mine at home and went down to my parents in Bournemouth for a few days haha! She wasn't impressed so I will face the music when I go back home tomorrow haha!

 

[Ethan1996]

[QUOTE"ben lee, post: 10599683, member: 41585"]is that the TFR?[/QUOTE]
No! TFR is different, awful stuff tbh

 

[sburrell93]

Unless I'm missing something, is this not silly cheap for car masking tape? Granted, its 50mm wide stuff, but still.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002OHN50Y/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_MV9Nub0RK0D7H

 

[Knuckles]

I left mine at home and went down to my parents in Bournemouth for a few days haha! She wasn't impressed so I will face the music when I go back home tomorrow haha!

I did that last year.

b**ch went mental lol