Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Nickw88]

The gf’s car goes back Monday in readiness for her new one. She lives in the sticks so as well as all the dirt and mud (honestly it looked like it was baked on to the paint) it’s also covered in scratches from all the narrow lanes. Wish I’d not volunteered to do it tbf as even after 4 or so hours it still looks shite in some places. Probably would have looked good enough after taking it to the £5 wash. Still, she’s happy and should be good enough to avoid any fees.

Looks alright from this angle

 

[NickReilly063]

Finished of my new daily driver this week - 3 wheels needed diamond cutting which I have done at GoTints in Huddersfield.

£180 and I can say they really come back looking like a new wheel ( inside and out ) - also treated it to some new black plastic wheel bolt caps

Then I got the buffer out for a full buff all over -

 

[Louis]

Finished of my new daily driver this week - 3 wheels needed diamond cutting which I have done at GoTints in Huddersfield.

£180 and I can say they really come back looking like a new wheel ( inside and out ) - also treated it to some new black plastic wheel bolt caps

Then I got the buffer out for a full buff all over -


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Tidy! Didn't know you had this Nick

 

[Nickw88]

In reference to my post above, I must say I have a new level of respect for guys that work on “every day” cars as part of their job/business.
It’s been a so many years now since I cleaned a car that hasn’t had some type of regular care, and I’d forgotten how hard it was. Her car is only 3 years and it was properly tough going by hand. Maybe some power tools would have helped, but still…

 

[NickReilly063]

I bought a Z4 to run for the summer but you Chaps put me of it due to the cream interior - so I sold it.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

The gf’s car goes back Monday in readiness for her new one. She lives in the sticks so as well as all the dirt and mud (honestly it looked like it was baked on to the paint) it’s also covered in scratches from all the narrow lanes. Wish I’d not volunteered to do it tbf as even after 4 or so hours it still looks shite in some places. Probably would have looked good enough after taking it to the £5 wash. Still, she’s happy and should be good enough to avoid any fees.

Looks alright from this angle

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Lovely bucket, that.

 

[NickReilly063]

Tidy! Didn't know you had this Nick

In reference to my post above, I must say I have a new level of respect for guys that work on “every day” cars as part of their job/business.
It’s been a so many years now since I cleaned a car that hasn’t had some type of regular care, and I’d forgotten how hard it was. Her car is only 3 years and it was properly tough going by hand. Maybe some power tools would have helped, but still…

I’m with you on the respect thing Nick - as it’s really F…..king hard work especially when you’re over 50.

 

[Nickw88]

Lovely bucket, that.

Autoglym’s finest, I’ll have you know!

 

[Crybert]

In reference to my post above, I must say I have a new level of respect for guys that work on “every day” cars as part of their job/business.
It’s been a so many years now since I cleaned a car that hasn’t had some type of regular care, and I’d forgotten how hard it was. Her car is only 3 years and it was properly tough going by hand. Maybe some power tools would have helped, but still…

100%

I recently did a nice Volvo which hadn’t been cleaned on the inside for 3 years since it was new. f**k me it was diabolical. Interior alone took almost 2 hours

 

[hopgop1]

Finished of my new daily driver this week - 3 wheels needed diamond cutting which I have done at GoTints in Huddersfield.

£180 and I can say they really come back looking like a new wheel ( inside and out ) - also treated it to some new black plastic wheel bolt caps

Then I got the buffer out for a full buff all over -


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£180 per wheel I assume, otherwise I may need to re-assess how much I thought it would cost to have my wheels sorted.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah at £60 that's a bargain

 

[Crybert]

£180 per wheel I assume, otherwise I may need to re-assess how much I thought it would cost to have my wheels sorted.

Depends where you are in the country but £60 cash per wheel isn’t unheard of. I’ve paid that before for 18’s

 

[NickReilly063]

No that is for the 3 wheels doing - he is a good friend too.

I only paid £100 to do my Trophy wheels and that was because I pushed the money to him to get the lads there dinner.

Stunning Job too.

 

[hopgop1]

I might do some phoning around then, the 19s on my RS3 are a bit tired, diamond cut, not corroded just a few scuffs. I was assuming I'd not get much change from £800 so I was putting it off. £100 a wheel even would be a no brainer.

 

[NickReilly063]

Where are you based ???

 

[hopgop1]

Where are you based ???

Newark. Only have the one car though, so needs to be somewhere local really.

 

[NickReilly063]

That’s a shame as I would have got them done for you - let me know if you can be without them for a week and would be prepared to drop them off in Huddersfield.

 

[hopgop1]

That’s a shame as I would have got them done for you - let me know if you can be without them for a week and would be prepared to drop them off in Huddersfield.

Thanks Nick, I'll keep that in mind. Might be able to borrow my Dad's car at some point.

 

[Crybert]

Anyone ever seen a leather wheel go like this? I’m assuming terrible quality ‘leather’

FYI I think I’ve washed it once in 50k miles

 

[JamesBryan]

Can't tell if that's worn or a build up of dead skin and s**t.

Some APC on a microfibre and scrub, see if it comes off.

 

[Crybert]

Can't tell if that's worn or a build up of dead skin and s**t.

Some APC on a microfibre and scrub, see if it comes off.

I’ve done that, this is what’s there

Was owned by my uncle who is a grubby fucker

 

[Yarp]

Anyone ever seen a leather wheel go like this? I’m assuming terrible quality ‘leather’

FYI I think I’ve washed it once in 50k miles

My old 5 series was like that. I couldn’t decide it it was filth or worn. I wasn’t brave enough to clean it with anything more than a damp cloth in case it was just worn and I totally fucked it

 

[JamesBryan]

I’ve done that, this is what’s there

Was owned by my uncle who is a grubby fucker

Just worn then I'd say.

 

[Crybert]

I’m gonna approach royal for a quote. Second hand ones are on the pricey side

 

[Adamm.]

Washing the car at 4am because f**k doing it in this heat

 

[Mr Underhill]

Washing the car at 4am because f**k doing it in this heat

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Saddo like me then. I was up at 5am waxing the bodywork on my missus old Tucson before it gets collected

 

[davo172]

Anyone got a longer pressure washer hose? I’m using the standard one from the nilfisk and it’s just too short. Seeing them all the time online but looking for someone’s experience of them.

Anything from here mate had mine for years proper quality hose and connections.

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[NickReilly063]

Washing the car at 4am because f**k doing it in this heat

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Saddo like me then. I was up at 5am waxing the bodywork on my missus old Tucson before it gets collected

I've Just done the same with the Missus car when I got to work - however not as early as you Chaps - I'm now sat in my office with the aircon on full blast and deliberating staying the night.

 

[Adamm.]

Yup worth it even had plenty of time to give it a coat with some Sonax BSD and then Zaino Z8. Much better not fighting against the sun.

 

[Mr Underhill]

3 saddos

 

[Geddes]

It’s been a very long time since I’ve done some semi decent detailing. I got a good mate coming round over the weekend as he want his car doing. How much should I charge him for as just wants this doing

Stuff is gyeon and gtechic

Rinse
Snow Foam
Rinse
Decon Shampoo
Rinse
Hand wash
Iron remover
Tar remover
hand polish
Clean windows

 

[Crybert]

Really depends how long you’ll be spending on it. If I’m doing friends cars I don’t tend to charge them but they’d inevitably give me a few quid. Hand polishing is awful though.

I’d say if you’re doing a proper job with that process it’s gonna take you 4 hours. No interior?

 

[Geddes]

Really depends how long you’ll be spending on it. If I’m doing friends cars I don’t tend to charge them but they’d inevitably give me a few quid. Hand polishing is awful though.

I’d say if you’re doing a proper job with that process it’s gonna take you 4 hours. No interior?

yeah sounds about right, time wise. I don't have a machine polisher, never had one. Yeah it'll be a proper job not kinda rushing. No no interior, hasn't been mentioned about that. It's been a lot of years since i charged people ie neighbours for just washing

 

[Crybert]

£10 an hour to a friend if you’re generous

 

[riz]

Any help cleaning this sofa?

I've got a titan vac with this attachment. The grim from the sofa was just non stop and I couldn't clean it, do I need something different or a steam cleaner? It's been a while since I tried so I can't remember what solution I used with it.

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https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb774vac-1300w-16ltr-wet-dry-vacuum-220-240v/826kh

What does a bissel spot clean pro offer over that?

 

[Crybert]

Spot cleans are so much better than what you’re looking at.

They’re just made for the job so work so much better. I’ve removed stains from carpets in seconds with on

 

[riz]

I was wondering that, but this titan is more powerful than the bissel?

 

[Matt e]

Think I've got enough applicators for a while, £5.99 delivered

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[imprezaworks]

Yup, I bought a 100 lol

 

[AshyC GT]

Didn't need them..... But still ordered 50