Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

Gally · Oct 23, 2024

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

JamesBryan · Oct 23, 2024

Gally said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

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 · Oct 23, 2024

_Tom said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

JamesBryan said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

_Tom said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

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

_Tom · Oct 23, 2024

JamesBryan said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

_Tom said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

JamesBryan said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

_Tom said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

_Tom said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

JamesBryan said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

_Tom said:
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 · Oct 23, 2024

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 · Oct 23, 2024

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

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

martynrg · Oct 24, 2024

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 · Oct 24, 2024

martynrg said:
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 · Oct 24, 2024

Sunglasses_Ron said:
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 · Oct 24, 2024

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

Gally · Oct 24, 2024

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

leeds2592 · Oct 24, 2024

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

Detail Guardz "Detail Guardz"

"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 · Oct 24, 2024

martynrg said:
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 · Oct 24, 2024

leeds2592 said:
Speaking of hoses, if anyone's not got some of these then get some.

Detail Guardz "Detail Guardz"

"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 · Oct 24, 2024

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 · Oct 24, 2024

martynrg said:
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....

Bluebeard · Oct 24, 2024

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 · Oct 24, 2024

Bluebeard said:
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 · Oct 24, 2024

JP83 said:
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 · Friday at 2:57 PM

Geddes · Sunday at 6:59 PM

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 · Sunday at 7:04 PM

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. · Sunday at 7:21 PM

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

Geddes · Sunday at 7:22 PM

imprezaworks said:
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 · Sunday at 7:23 PM

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

Geddes · Sunday at 7:24 PM

Adamm. said:
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 · Sunday at 7:24 PM

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

Yeah straight to the point, will do

hopgop1 · 2024-11-04T16:49:30+0000

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.

Sir Nancy Flowers · 2024-11-04T16:54:33+0000

hopgop1 said:
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 · 2024-11-04T17:01:02+0000

Sir Nancy Flowers said:
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.

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