Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[TheEvilGiraffe]

My only worry is that they dont mention about being waterproof. Whilst I dont plan on doing a slip n slide in them, be handy. Its more for the pockets and kneeling I want them for tbh

Wash them with Nikwax or whatever waterproofing stuff is available/suitable.

Or, you know, don't aim the hose at yourself ?!


Kids today. Honestly.

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

Wash them with Nikwax or whatever waterproofing stuff is available/suitable.

Or, you know, don't aim the hose at yourself ?!


Kids today. Honestly.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone used surfex as a pre wash. Was curious so put just over 100ml in a 2litre sprayer. Did really well.

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

yeah, ive used it before. It goes a very long way and, IMO, did better than BH AF. I just prefered a foam cos instagram famous innit

 

[imprezaworks]

Need to dial it dien to maybe 80ml..

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

should probably do it. Depends how dirty the car is tho

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Anyone used surfex as a pre wash. Was curious so put just over 100ml in a 2litre sprayer. Did really well.

I swapped the M3 over for the 340 again on Saturday and nipped over to Asda jetwash in Westbrook. Took a full 500ml spray bottle with me, mixed appropriately with Surfex HD. Sprayed the entrie car, left it for 1 minute or two, and started jet washing on a "cold rinse". Car looked immaculate afterwards.

I highly recommend Surfex HD, I use it every wash. Not necessarily all over but mainly, wheel arches, wings behind the wheels, side skirts and tyres.

£17 for 5 litres direct from Bilt Hamber, alternatively you can grab it in person from MACS Auto Detailing in Leigh... when they have it in stock.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

So the infinity wax is going strong still...

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

I swapped the M3 over for the 340 again on Saturday and nipped over to Asda jetwash in Westbrook. Took a full 500ml spray bottle with me, mixed appropriately with Surfex HD. Sprayed the entrie car, left it for 1 minute or two, and started jet washing on a "cold rinse". Car looked immaculate afterwards.

I highly recommend Surfex HD, I use it every wash. Not necessarily all over but mainly, wheel arches, wings behind the wheels, side skirts and tyres.

£17 for 5 litres direct from Bilt Hamber, alternatively you can grab it in person from MACS Auto Detailing in Leigh... when they have it in stock.

Always forget you can get it direct from BH. I need some as used the last of it to give my towels a mega strong soak. Cheers

 

[imprezaworks]

Surfex is very good. Does strip protection though lol. Oops...

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Surfex is very good. Does strip protection though lol. Oops...

When you're using it neat like you, yeah no s**t lol

 

[imprezaworks]

Heyyyy. Was 100ml ish in a 2 litre sprayer.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Heyyyy. Was 100ml ish in a 2 litre sprayer.

thats ok then, but whatever you're using for protection mustn't be very good if Surfex is stripping it. I've not had issues with it stripping even the infinity wax.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Heyyyy. Was 100ml ish in a 2 litre sprayer.

Not your usual 1:1 then 😂

Surprised that it stripped it tbh at that ratio it's 19:1 😳

Weak mix that.

 

[riz]

Surfex is really good value. Surprising how well it dilutes

 

[imprezaworks]

Not your usual 1:1 then 😂

Surprised that it stripped it tbh at that ratio it's 19:1 😳

Weak mix that.

Tyres 1/1. I say 100ml ish. Didn't strip it but it didn't help lol

 

[BIFCAIDS]

So the infinity wax is going strong still...
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[imprezaworks]

Bought this and britemax vantage.

 

[Hxrry]

Sneaky peak of this afternoons post!

Also dropped Shine Shampoo to £6.95 for the last few days of the Christmas build-up

 

[Lou]

My dads windscreen was hit by something on the motorway last night which has left a scuff on the windscreen, it’s not cracked but there is a very small chip at one part.

Any products we could try to remove the scuff to see if any further damage? It currently just looks like a piece of mud smudged on the windscreen.

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

Glass polishing is the worst of the worst detailing wise. Its messy, difficult and often doesnt actually turn many results. If you want to give it a go, use a heavy cut pad and a heavy cut polish on a machine and see how it goes. If not, its the usual glass cutting compounds. Go VERY careful. Heat the glass up too much and you can cause the lamination to warm up too much and it goes all warped. Id thoroughly recommend watching a few videos before attempting anything

 

[Hxrry]

Cancellation means testing... SO WAX Ceramic 12m coating is officially in testing! Super easy to apply, hopefully should see 12 months from a coating. It's comparable in application and removal to synergy lite, with similar gloss levels. Need to wait for some rain to see the beading and wait a week for it's first wash.

For now it's only the boot/spoiler and front valance coated as the rest of the cars got GTechniq on, but will be stripping that off in the new year most likely. I want to see how this fares in smaller areas first before coating the entire car!

Obligatory clean car photo too

 

[imprezaworks]

Can recommend this as a very good foam.

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

not dear either? Looks good. High PH I assume?

 

[imprezaworks]

Great value at £8. Not looked at pH but works well on my car workout any issues. Will be trying spritzer soon.

Id buy the above again when I run out

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

how does it dilute mate? Im well sorted after my Autosmart purchase but always good to know for future

 

[imprezaworks]

I throw 50/80ml and 500ml of water.

 

[imprezaworks]

@Sidnancy

Coubty detailing have a Xmas sale on. The kkd as an example is 7 for a litre. Next day delivery over 30 too.

 

[imprezaworks]

And there is a 10% code too

 

[BIFCAIDS]

how does it dilute mate? Im well sorted after my Autosmart purchase but always good to know for future

Knowing @imprezaworks it will be neat

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

Mr 1:1 Surfex HD you mean?

 

[imprezaworks]

You tell me how am I to get through all the unnecessary stuff I have. Tell me.

1. Don't buy stuff.

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

Easy mate. buy stuff then post it on here & detailingworld for sale 6 months later 😘

 

[MRBILLYUK]

POLYMER CLAY SPONGE

The future of paintwork decontamination is here! Don't struggle to remove contaminants any longer with this unique design, featuring a soft but firm sponge with a mild polymer clay section on the bottom. The soft design allows the clay sponge to contour around every area you're working with...

so-wax.com

I would never go back to clay now, and i'm not just saying that because I'm selling them lol

Waiting for the " marring police" 😜 I've been using a clay mitt for years with fantastic results and not once has it marred the paintwork.
I'm guessing your product does the same thing.
As long as you keep the paintwork well lubed there's no chance of marring.

 

[imprezaworks]

Bet it would Marr black paint lol

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

think it depends heavily on the paint. I havent found it to marr my bmw but the paint is like concrete...and its not black 🤡

 

[imprezaworks]

With black paint you only have to look at it the wrong way and a scratch appears.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone like gyeon stuff. There is a thread on detailing world for a company selling can coat for a tenner, all seems legit. I've bought a bottle

 

[riz]

11.55

 

[imprezaworks]

Seems a great price