JamesBryan
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Yeah will do the job.
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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Yeah will do the job.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
I've already txt my painter
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
If it turns out anything like this I will be more than happy.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Will report back lol
Just done this incl paint. Key point - prep. If the paint doesn’t stick it’ll just come out so make sure you rub down with 2,000 grit, then panel wipe, then paint. Also makes it easier to see the scratch and how much you’ve filled/how level it is.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
I have a couple of these and find them really good.
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Cordless polishers.. Not sure if many have much experience with these but seen as I have the touring I definitely don't think my Flex pxe is up to the task so was looking to upgrade to the Flex XCE but looking at other options too the Milwaukee one comes in quite a bit cheaper. @NorthloopCup sorry if I remember wrong but did you get the Milwaukee one?
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NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Yes mate I bought the Milwaukee one. Good bit of kit tbf!
Has anyone used infinity wax synergy 2 year coating?
If the marketing is to believed it gives a 2 year protection on the driveway with little preparation (full decontamination, but no requirement for polishing).
My Cupra Ateca is in relatively good condition which I think I will be able to get into a great condition with a single pass on a DA polisher.
If you have used it what do you think of it and how have you maintained the finish?
If the marketing is to believed it gives a 2 year protection on the driveway with little preparation (full decontamination, but no requirement for polishing).
My Cupra Ateca is in relatively good condition which I think I will be able to get into a great condition with a single pass on a DA polisher.
If you have used it what do you think of it and how have you maintained the finish?
Sir Nancy Flowers
ClioSport Club Member
M140i
I havent used the 2 year, but I did use the 1 year version (V1?)
As a product, its pretty good. Its a 'lite' coating so you cant expect miracles from it. But, for the money, it was pretty darn good. The biggest issue I had with it was application - went on easily, but getting it off evenly was a PITA. This was on a white car too! I also dont think it lasted all that well, but it was my brothers car and he is absolutely no detailer so a pinch of salt is required there.
The way I see it is that you have 2 options based on your commitment to prep & working conditions:
1) You go whole hog and properly coat the car. My recommendation would be CQUK 3.0 as it comes with a topper that you apply after 1 hour. That allows the coating to continue to 'cure' under it and then youre not worried about condensation overnight etc.
2) You go with a really hardy sealant. Recommendations on this are just one: SiRamik Lustrous +. Hands down the most long lasting sealant ive ever used. I 'real world' tested this on my M140i and I couldnt ruin it. I never topped it and even used pure shampoo. I lived quite literally on the seafront, so salt battered it all over winter. If memory serves me right, it lasted 8 months before I got bored and stripped it with a polisher/Megs Wash+. Application wise, you would prep the car as you would normally, no need to polish and you apply it like any other sealants. Level it after, let it cure for a while and bosh, 8 months of beading. It also, i swear, kept the car cleaner than any other sealant ive used before, but thats a subjective thing.
Hope that helps!
I used the lite version for time and ease + no garage. Easy to use. Almost slap it on. Water behaviour, looks, great. Longevity I’ll wait and see. Suggested 1 year (properly prepped and a Sunday car) so we’ll see.
What size bottle would you suggest for a mid size SUV? I can see it comes in 30ml and 50ml (CQUK 3.0) I'm thinking of that x 2 and the reload on top of it as you suggest
Just had a look online, seems 30ml should do the Ateca, think of I get 50ml I can do my Ateca and her 500.
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Sir Nancy Flowers
ClioSport Club Member
M140i
Personally, I'd always go for the 50ml. It's marginally more expensive but it's such a handy product to have spare of. I did my kitchen sink and everything at home 🤣
Appreciate the offer, unfortunately I don't have anywhere I can dry store the cars for 12 hrs so I'd be a little nervous messing it up having the car outside, this is what drew me to Synergy originally as that can be applied wherever and doesn't need dry storage it also seems that CQUK 3.0 is similar (except the need for 60mins which I'm sure i can manage)
First deep clean for this yesterday. Same as my usual decontamination wash with Surfex HD, TarX, Bilt Hamber fallout remover etc and some coats of Infinity Wax RD/Sonax BSD to finish it off. Should make cleaning over the winter a bit easier. It's always surprising to me how much a good wash and seal/wax really makes a massive improvement.
Polished off a few marks too with the Flex PXE which does a great job but definitely want to get that Milwaukee one for larger areas.
Polished off a few marks too with the Flex PXE which does a great job but definitely want to get that Milwaukee one for larger areas.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Blackhole and z8
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
There's loads of products out there. What did you use?
bozothenutter
ClioSport Club Member
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
I have Amigo and Just bought blackhole, topped with Zaino Z8 on my daily, really impressed so would recommend either glazes.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
I've used it for years and it's great for the money. My local petrol station sell it for £8 a bottle and for that it's brilliant.
leeds2592
ClioSport Club Member
Bean 182 + E70 X5
Literally just ordered a bottle off Amazon. Was £6.49 so thought it was worth a shot
Geddes
ClioSport Club Member
Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
thought and wash my dads car this morning , it's been a while. It also sits underneath a tree and the near side and the roof is covered in tree sap. I washed and used the tar remover and scrubbed as best as i could but there's still a lot sap on the car. Is there anything i can do other than go at it again and again?
