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Almost agree with that, bar the shampoo

V1 isn't good with chemicals though IIRC? V2 claiming to be better. What was used in the tests? I plan on trying V1 aerosol shortly on a couple of motorbikes, painted panels will still get original C1

Clean thoroughly with an all purpose cleaner, then use IPA or panel wipe to remove any remaining oils or grease etc If you buy enough, you can used the above mentioned products on wheels also to resist 99.9% of brakedust

2000 / 2500 grit then try machine polishing if you want to wet sand it. I'd personally leave it be and just try and make it look less obvious

Finishing 106fa or 85rd Compounding 203s and maybe 3.02 Hexlogic white, green and orange pads will cover most basis, on soft paints maybe swap white for the black

Sounds like more protection is the main requirement? if so then the sonax, or try diluted C2. Even neat C2 or reload don't appear to be working too bad over an already waxed car in my recent trials.

Same BODSKI from detailing world? Work in Colchester and always looking for your impreza when going round my sites. Not spotted you yet.

Ryanj, what are you looking to achieve with either of these sealant / QD hybrids over a normal sealant or QD?

Not used either so could be bullsh1t, but my impressions were that z8 is a fantastic finish with added durability, and bsd for the protection and beading. Tonight's roast beef tops all of the above

I've recently used it over a wax base, it hasn't added anything to the finish, but it has initially improved the water behaviour. Over a wax I doubt it will achieve its claimed durability but it may prolong the life of a show wax. The added water behaviour will probably help with cleaning

Driven not detailed hey? Seems a lot of race teams use quartz coatings so they don't need to use industrial acid based wheel cleaners to remove brake dust Maybe it should be changed to 'detailed ready to race'

Just be careful using that, any marks in the lacquer or paint and I'm sure it'll soon start to eat through it if it isn't already dulling the paint

Chappers11 http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?556327-What-have-you-ordered-*Detailing*/page193

Not JD's thread, this one. Available from most supermarkets http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?681014-Very-cheap-very-good-Wheel-cleaner!

Try any of the iron/fallout removers. There is a wonder wheels version available from some of the supermarkets, look for JD's thread on it

Its a heavy compound so likely to inflict its own marks that will typically need a finer compound to finish off. not used the SSR range myself, but a friend has them and never got on that well with them, but that may have been down to user error. Applying by hand I would choose GTechniq...

Tripple will remove whatever waxes and glazes are already on there. You can re layer the carbon (awesome wax by the way) provided that after you've washed the car its still coming up spotless. You don't want to wax over dirt or contaminants that won't wash off. A quick detailing spray like...

Not upto speed with the latest VW specs, but what's the 6r? Like the gti in white, just not been a fan of those wheels

For swirly ultra red I'd personally be looking at filler heavy glossy cleansers or glazes, topped with a nice rich wax. AF tripple all in one and temptation wax will leave a great finish and easy to use, vics concourse is any good but cheap alternative. Maybe step up to something mildly...

Not used the custom wheel cleaner, is it a fallout / iron remover also?

Trying to do it on a budget, maybe leave the snow foam lance for now. Rinse, spray on a good pre wash then pressure rinse is almost if not as good as foaming. Getting into polishers is a slippery slope, a DA is best for beginners. See how you get on with filler heavy products first to see if...

Hubikote shampoo worked well with the hard water and rinsed clean. Most shampoos fall down with the hard water for me, even BTBM needed a heavy dose before I was happy with it so made it uneconomic. Swissvax fabric cleaner will be getting a trial this weekend

Nice effort for a single pass with light compound. PS. report the rozza for dangerous driving!!!

It is most definitely worth it. http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?683018-Why-you-should-use-a-decent-wheel-sealant

Not spoken to Ant for a while so nothing arranged. It was my first invite down to the unit when we all went so maybe have to get a social event organised.

Purely application of the aerosol. I still have some original formula C1 so need need for EXOv2. It's to coat a couple of unfaired motorbikes around trellis frame / engine / forks and swingarm etc. For main fairings and screens will be C1 or nanolex ultra.

GTechniq EXO v1 aerosol

To start out you will want: A pre wash like carplan rapid dirt shifter. Small detailing brush for wheels. Clean with normal shampoo or pre wash. a PH neutral non gloss enhancing shampoo. Dodo juice born to be mild 2 buckets or bucket with grit guard. Lambswool wash mitt. Plush drying...

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Currently using valet pro advanced neutral snow foam and don't think it works as well as avalanche did. AB Magifoam and supersnowfoam before this and they were on par with ANSF. Try some carplan rapid dirt shifter sprayed around the car, left to dwell then pressure rinsed off, worms just as well