detailing

Hello again boys and girls. Todays thread... Paintwork cleansers. Still a tad unknown in detailing where enthusiasts are concerned so hopefully I can open your eyes to thew world of them. All opinions are my own. :o After removing contaminants from the paint surafce by means of, Tar remover...

I've just bought my Clio, it's all clean and everything and the previous owner used some sort of Meguiars products on her. But anyway, I want to keep it reasonably clean until Spring, then keep it looking squeaky clean after that, when the weather is a bit more forgiving. I've never really got...

was wondering if someone could give me some tips i ve got a couple of scratches on my wing on my clio not to deep but they wont come out i m using 3 m compound with water and buff but wanted to know if it would help if i didnt use water and just 3 m or would it burn the paint , i also wanted to...

Hey guys and girls, just wanted to know if anyone on here details cars? would really love for someone to take the machine polisher to my car! Thanks for any help or advice :)

Anyone know why? was it planned ? I wanted to ask what underseal to use on my bimmer for the arches and under body. Any recommendations? Dan

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I've seen loads of threads on different forums where people detail their cars and spend days using all these different products and clays etc and the results are stunning like the Bora and Trophy on this forum. It all baffles me its like another language with all the product names etc maximum...

Basically I want to start to clening the car properly instead of my current routine. I already have stuff such as lambswool wash mitt, microfibre drying towel etc.. I basically want to know what products people use, what they rate, what they don't rate. Would also appreciate advice on any...

Hey guys, hows it goin? Names jason from Australia and i recently purchased a FRB 182 cup and loving it. Its not an F1 cup in oz but a LE which is basically the same but without the F1 plate. Anyway the F1 stripes are starting to slightly peel so i ordered some new ones from ebay(UK) and i...

Hey guy's. I was wondering if anybody in the Wilts area is a dab hand with a rotary and buffer and would be willing to come help / give me a hand give my car a proper good detail. Im pretty damn useless when it comes to all this as I don't really understand what it all means. I would be...

I've never ever done anything like it before as i'm scared of doing more damage! I have 3 bits of damage on my car, and I have no idea what best way to tackle them? Here is pics of the 3 pieces of damage in question, all slightly different from each other: This was done by myself with a...

Im getting my new car on tuesday and want to get it detailed, i know totally nothing about it and the different types of things you can get done. i am based in the northwest could any one recommend any one decent ? thanks :D

Just a quick 1. my rear pads recently wore out and due to this obviously it ground the discs down thus giving off little metal filings. while washing the car today i noticed little metal speckles on the rear bumper and bootlid these do rub off with quite alot of force but im wondering if theres...

I've been asked by a friend to detail his luxury speed boat as the finish has gone flat and no longer shiny! I haven't agreed to do it as I wanted to ask some questions to the pros first. The bodywork is made up of fibre glass and coated in a gel/laqur much like carbon fiber body parts...

Well are there any do's and donts with a clio engine? its looking dirty and old (even though its only got 25k on the clock) so i want to spruce it up so it looks new!

hi all, i have been speaking to http://www.clbvaleting.co.uk/ and they are in the process of sorting out a large car meet for all different forums on suday 24th july. there are going to be a few market stands; Dyno chip, Polybush ect. they are also arranging for total car magazine to be there...

hi all, i have been speaking to http://www.clbvaleting.co.uk/ and they are in the process of sorting out a large car meet for all different forums on suday 24th july. there are going to be a few market stands; Dyno chip, Polybush ect. they are also arranging for total car magazine to be...

In the next month or so I'm planning on selling my 1.2 Clio run about for something bigger. I'm wanting to get it detailed and properly cleaned inside and out before the sale and for the photos. I don't really have the time/knowledge to get it done so can anyone recommend a company or individual...

Any good? I need to replace my revolution, its £16 for Bright wheels and £26 for Revolution. Im worried it doesnt have the bite that revolution has which is truly an excellent product.

i am after getting my 182's paint corrected and i have looked on the internet and cant really find any around the area, can anyone recommend anyone around the north east for paint correction :S thanks

Has anyone heard or bought anything from these guys at this site. http://www.waxdaddy.co.uk/blog/2011/05/car-care-tips-polishing-brand-new-paint/ I saw the web address on the back of the green Capri.

For those newbies looking to pick up some tips and advice this might be worth looking at http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=2772704#post2772704 I'll be looking to go to see where I'm going wrong

i wanted to find some videos demonstrating detailing techniques as i'm a complete novice i found a youtube a guy called junkman2000 some good videos for novices just thought i'd share it so search him on youtube :cool:

Just a general question. I am now in the search for perfection on my Clio 200. Still some swirls present, so I am looking to have achieved full on perfection by ClioSport Saturday. As the car is clean, tar free etc, would it be worth me/alright detailing a couple panels each time I wash, then...

In preparation for my trip to southern france i want to get the clio in the best possible shape... Iv ordered this kit now.. What else do i need/ would u suggest...

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Hi everyone, Not sure if this is right section, If it's wrong I'm sorry please move :D Anyway.... I just bought a RB 182 :) n I f**king love the colour :) but I bought it from a woman who I guess just used to but it threw the car wash :( n it's got swirl marks everywhere :( I don't...

i spent 3 hours cleaning my 1.2 yesterday and still isn't finished!! i have never spent that long cleaning it before but i hadd gotten fed up with the swirls mainly on the bonnet so decided to have a go at polishing them out my hand and my right hand is still numb today from doing it. 1. i...

Going to be buying some detailing spray and looking at Jim's write ups I think he uses Zaino Z6. Had a look on i4 and reading the description it doesn't mention using it on wax so just wondering if this is OK?? Also if you don't think I should buy this what do you think I should buy instead from...

greetings all, Last weekend, during the first public holiday stint (while on a visit to the rents), I spent 8-9 hours detailing and machine polishing my car properly. It was, (as you guys know) an absolute epic explosion of effort! In stark contrast to my usual standards of sedimentary...