Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

Cheers mate, would rather it went cheaper to a member.

 

[JamesBryan]

Cheers mate, would rather it went cheaper to a member.

Be good to try, i've used about all the other similar type coatings.

 

[_Tom]

I suspect it's been asked many time so apologies but I need some new leather cleaner. Any recommendations?

Last stuff I used was Heaven for leather which was a bit meh imo. Did the job but wouldnt rave about it.

 

[JamesBryan]

I suspect it's been asked many time so apologies but I need some new leather cleaner. Any recommendations?

Last stuff I used was Heaven for leather which was a bit meh imo. Did the job but wouldnt rave about it.

I use Dr Leather, but it's a bit more expensive compared to Carpro Cleanse or Gyeon's new range of leather cleaners.

 

[_Tom]

I use Dr Leather, but it's a bit more expensive compared to Carpro Cleanse or Gyeon's new range of leather cleaners.

Cheers mate. Still not a bad price so I'll give it a go.

 

[JamesBryan]

Cheers mate. Still not a bad price so I'll give it a go.

It's been around a long time, i think even Jim at White Details still uses it but i could be wrong.

Are you using a dedicated brush to work it in? Helps get into the grain better.

 

[Gally]

I'd recommend it also. The others can be a bit mass produced. The leather wipes are great for quick clean also.

 

[_Tom]

It's been around a long time, i think even Jim at White Details still uses it but i could be wrong.

Are you using a dedicated brush to work it in? Helps get into the grain better.

Yeah I always use a brush, leave it, then wipe and condition.

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah I always use a brush, leave it, then wipe and condition.

That's the one, although i don't condition tbh.

Not really needed on modern stuff. I should look at leather coatings at some point.

 

[_Tom]

That's the one, although i don't condition tbh.

Not really needed on modern stuff. I should look at leather coatings at some point.

To be honest I only condition every other clean as I like my seats really matte and I think conditioning takes some of that away.

 

[MatthewR]

I suspect it's been asked many time so apologies but I need some new leather cleaner. Any recommendations?

Last stuff I used was Heaven for leather which was a bit meh imo. Did the job but wouldnt rave about it.

I really rated infinity wax leather cleaner, I've recently been using autoglym leather cleaner which I picked up cheap and is decent enough.

 

[leeds2592]

I suspect it's been asked many time so apologies but I need some new leather cleaner. Any recommendations?

Last stuff I used was Heaven for leather which was a bit meh imo. Did the job but wouldnt rave about it.

I bought Infinity Wax Leather Cleanser a few months ago and like the majority of their products, I can't fault it. Smells real nice too.

 

[riz]

Be good to try, i've used about all the other similar type coatings.

It's really good. Would try getting their pre application polish too

 

[riz]

I suspect it's been asked many time so apologies but I need some new leather cleaner. Any recommendations?

Last stuff I used was Heaven for leather which was a bit meh imo. Did the job but wouldnt rave about it.

I bought Dr Leather and it's great but if you want a proper clean,Use Pears soap.

 

[Cads]

I’ve a bottle of Autoglym Leather cleaner and Leather Balm I’ve no need for.
I’ll list them when I get home.

 

[JamesBryan]

It's really good. Would try getting their pre application polish too

Probably would if i didn't already have Carpro CeriGlass.

 

[martynrg]

Can anyone recommend a hose for my Karcher K4? It's the hose from the power washer to the standard nozzle that I'm after, mine burst whilst washing the car over the weekend.

Preferably a hose that doesn't coil up like the standard one did. Cheers

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Can anyone recommend a hose for my Karcher K4? It's the hose from the power washer to the standard nozzle that I'm after, mine burst whilst washing the car over the weekend.

Preferably a hose that doesn't coil up like the standard one did. Cheers

I’m pretty sure this is the place I used when I replaced the hose in my old Nilfisk

www.directhoses.net

 

[JP83]

I’m pretty sure this is the place I used when I replaced the hose in my old Nilfisk

www.directhoses.net

Can second this. Got a longer, heavier duty hose for my nilfisk from here too.

 

[leeds2592]

Can third this. Mine's still a little bit kinky but much better than the original.

 

[Gally]

4TH, good company, good service and the stuff lasted for years so far.

 

[leeds2592]

Speaking of hoses, if anyone's not got some of these then get some.

Detail Guardz Hose Guide (2 Pack)

"Detail Guardz" the hose guide for your car! Stop your hose and cords from getting caught on tyres and speed up your detailing process | Earn Slim's Rewards

www.slimsdetailing.co.uk

I got some for Christmas the other year and the joy I get from the hose blissfully gliding on the runners rather than getting caught and snagged on the tyre is unmatched.

 

[riz]

Can anyone recommend a hose for my Karcher K4? It's the hose from the power washer to the standard nozzle that I'm after, mine burst whilst washing the car over the weekend.

Preferably a hose that doesn't coil up like the standard one did. Cheers

My k4 died and I bought an Ava.

I got one from In2detailing , 10metres you can have for cheap if you want.

Also have a stubby gun to, it was pretty expensive as it was an Italian brand.


Mtm SGS or something

 

[JP83]

Speaking of hoses, if anyone's not got some of these then get some.

Detail Guardz Hose Guide (2 Pack)

"Detail Guardz" the hose guide for your car! Stop your hose and cords from getting caught on tyres and speed up your detailing process | Earn Slim's Rewards

www.slimsdetailing.co.uk

I got some for Christmas the other year and the joy I get from the hose blissfully gliding on the runners rather than getting caught and snagged on the tyre is unmatched.

Need to get a set of these. I got a longer hose and still end up cursing it getting caught around the tyres.

 

[martynrg]

Cheers folks, 4 recommendations for Direct Hoses is good enough for me

Thanks for the offer @riz but I fancy a brand new one

 

[riz]

Cheers folks, 4 recommendations for Direct Hoses is good enough for me

Thanks for the offer @riz but I fancy a brand new one

No worries moneybags....

 

[Daniel]

evening boyos.

I need some hard pads, a 5 inch backing plate for a Rupes Mk2 and a bottle or two of Rupes polish. Plus a few other odds and sods.

Best ‘one stop shop’ website to use?

 

[JamesBryan]

evening boyos.

I need some hard pads, a 5 inch backing plate for a Rupes Mk2 and a bottle or two of Rupes polish. Plus a few other odds and sods.

Best ‘one stop shop’ website to use?

I've used Clean Your Car for years.

 

[withoutabix]

Need to get a set of these. I got a longer hose and still end up cursing it getting caught around the tyres.

Temu is your friend for these btw

 

[jonno_c]

 

[Geddes]

A few years sgo I use to wash the neighbours cars over the road but they moved so no car washing for a while. I was washing mine this morning and a guy said as he was walking by said you can wash my car, I replied just bring it down and I’ll do it, he just walked on said nothing else. Spoken to him in the past and he’s local. Whats is the price roughly nowadays for a car wash also with snow foam and clean rims and tyres and tyre dressing using branded products? It’s not the first time walkers by asking about doing their cars

 

[imprezaworks]

Awaits 'pffft, I can get a full valetz down the road for 14p using pure none caustic chemicals ' lol.

I'd probably throw £30 ish

 

[Adamm.]

It was probably just a joke it's always either that or you've missed a spot. f**king dribblers.

 

[Geddes]

Awaits 'pffft, I can get a full valetz down the road for 14p using pure none caustic chemicals ' lol.

I'd probably throw £30 ish

Yeah there’s a place that does quick detail washes next village over, I spent about an hour n half just doing mine wash n snow foam and rims and tyre walls

 

[imprezaworks]

Next time someone says you can do mine, for £30 I will

 

[Geddes]

It was probably just a joke it's always either that or you've missed a spot. f**king dribblers.

Yeah possibly, in the past as I’m washing it, one local says it’s not dirty. To me it is lol

 

[Geddes]

Next time someone says you can do mine, for £30 I will

Yeah straight to the point, will do

 

[hopgop1]

I've got a new car, paintwork is in good nick, but has some tar spots on the bonnet and bootlid, have tried some tar and glue remover which didn't seem to touch them at all, then tried a bilt hamber clay bar, but really had to go for it to get even the smaller tar spots off. Any recommendations? Spray on, wipe off would be ideal, but priority is not damaging the paintwork.

 

[Sidnancy]

I've got a new car, paintwork is in good nick, but has some tar spots on the bonnet and bootlid, have tried some tar and glue remover which didn't seem to touch them at all, then tried a bilt hamber clay bar, but really had to go for it to get even the smaller tar spots off. Any recommendations? Spray on, wipe off would be ideal, but priority is not damaging the paintwork.

if you've tried some half decent T&G and its not moving then that would suggest its not Tar. Little tip, and sorry if im preaching to the choir here, is to let the T&G dwell a little while. Use a peice of kitchen towel, soak it and leave it on the panel for a minute or two to really let it work. If that doesnt shift it, I doubt its anything Tar based.

If T&G doesnt remove it but a clay bar does, that has me wondering whether its actually a dark colour overspray of some sort? Specs of black paint perhaps?

 

[hopgop1]

if you've tried some half decent T&G and its not moving then that would suggest its not Tar. Little tip, and sorry if im preaching to the choir here, is to let the T&G dwell a little while. Use a peice of kitchen towel, soak it and leave it on the panel for a minute or two to really let it work. If that doesnt shift it, I doubt its anything Tar based.

If T&G doesnt remove it but a clay bar does, that has me wondering whether its actually a dark colour overspray of some sort? Specs of black paint perhaps?

I'll try letting it dwell, may well be the problem. Wants to run off the bonnet, so will try a kitchen towel. I had a section of microfibre soaked in it and was rubbing on, which I have had success with in the past, but perhaps not as stuck on. Quite sure it's not black paint, no black paint on the car beside gloss black trim, so I'd be surprised.