Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Crybert]

has anyone had any luck with these anti mist coatings to stop condensation on the windows? ive tried the tac system one and didn't really work

Just run your AC no?

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Just run your AC no?

Yeah cheers

*Cries in broken AC compressor*

😂

 

[Trainerbrow]

I press this

 

[MLB]

I've tried the Rain X one but wasn't that impressed, keeping your windows really clean and then just use the demister is the only option that kind of works if you have no aircon.

 

[-Jamie-]

I press this

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Yeah that'll work mint for all your side windows Fillip

 

[Trainerbrow]

Yeah that'll work mint for all your side windows Fillip

I'm not drifting ya mong, I look out the demisted windscreen. If I want to look sideways, I put the window down lol

 

[McGherkin]

On the diving helmets we always used Fairy liquid, worked reasonably well. No idea whether it’s any good for using on a car windscreen though.

 

[MLB]

I believe they all work based on lowering surface tension, by putting the fairy liquid on you lower the surface tension of the water condensating on the windscreen.

So instead of having droplets of water on the windscreen making it opaque the water spreads out and creates a 'clear' layer.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

I live on south coast and suffer limescale in shuts etc.

Anyone used anything. Found these:

https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk...&sf_unit=3221f672-12ca-45d1-8585-bdd8fb9b1572

https://carpro.global/product/descale/

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sonax-profiline-waterspot-remover-1l

 

[riz]

The autoglanz one is good.

I also used the Koch chemie one

Koch-Chemie - Finish Spray Exterior FSE

Koch Chemie - Finish Spray Exterior FSE Koch Chemie Finish Spray Exterior FSE is a Quick Detailer with Limescale remover. Koch Chemie Finish Spray Exterior FSE is an all-round detailing spray for fast care of all external vehicle surfaces such as paintwork, glass and plastics. With its special

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

 

[KitsonRis]

I bought my brother a filter to go on the outside tap to help with hard water and stains. Not sure how good it is though

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

I bought my brother a filter to go on the outside tap to help with hard water and stains. Not sure how good it is though

That must have some capacity.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

The autoglanz one is good.

I also used the Koch chemie one

Koch-Chemie - Finish Spray Exterior FSE

Koch Chemie - Finish Spray Exterior FSE Koch Chemie Finish Spray Exterior FSE is a Quick Detailer with Limescale remover. Koch Chemie Finish Spray Exterior FSE is an all-round detailing spray for fast care of all external vehicle surfaces such as paintwork, glass and plastics. With its special

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

That Koch FSE looks intresting. Detailing spay so can target areas rather than wash whole car. And pretty cheap too.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah very good

 

[Horatio McAllister]

FSE is a superb product! Absolutely first class

 

[imprezaworks]

£12 delivered

KOCH-CHEMIE FSE FINISH SPRAY EXTERIOR QUICK DETAILER WITH LIMESCALE RE – The Detailing Depot https://share.google/wz2eWLLHaUNiMh4Ij

 

[MatthewR]

White leather..

My wife was a r****d and got a Tesla with white leather and now my jeans have transferred onto them 🙄

I've heard baby wipes are the best thing but want to know what options are available if I need to step it up!

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

£12 delivered

KOCH-CHEMIE FSE FINISH SPRAY EXTERIOR QUICK DETAILER WITH LIMESCALE RE – The Detailing Depot https://share.google/wz2eWLLHaUNiMh4Ij

Cheers. No spray head so ordered one.... You know how it goes you see the free delivery over £40..... and spend £60.

Some well priced stuff.

 

[imprezaworks]

Man maff

 

[Matt e]

Autobrite direct has gone bust?

Stoke-on-Trent firm in liquidation

Autobrite Direct has featured on TV

www.stokesentinel.co.uk

 

[imprezaworks]

Yup and owe a lot of cash to people. Think they have reopened under a new name aswell.

 

[Polynesian]

Claybar question.
I’m trying to do a decent clean on the MX5 and the Clio. First time claying either car.
Is this looking ok? I’ve used meguiars shampoo and a meguiars spray that came with the clay- when I clay a panel, keeping the clay lubricated, it looks like there’s some kind of contamination left behind. Just want to know if this is normal or if there’s an issue! (Paint is Mazda stormy blue, not the Clio, yet).


Yep, there are masses of scratches, hence claying and then aiming to polish. Thanks.

 

[Fantastic Nostrils]

View attachment 1775073View attachment 1775074View attachment 1775075Claybar question.
I’m trying to do a decent clean on the MX5 and the Clio. First time claying either car.
Is this looking ok? I’ve used meguiars shampoo and a meguiars spray that came with the clay- when I clay a panel, keeping the clay lubricated, it looks like there’s some kind of contamination left behind. Just want to know if this is normal or if there’s an issue! (Paint is Mazda stormy blue, not the Clio, yet).


Yep, there are masses of scratches, hence claying and then aiming to polish. Thanks.

Looks a little bit like the clay has left some residue behind as its passed. Might not have had enough lube to keep it sliding about. Sometimes some of the clay 'rubs off' onto the paint. Nothing to worry about, give it a wipe with a cloth and see if it comes off. Might need to give it a rub (ooooeeeeerrr)

 

[Polynesian]

Thanks Nostrils, that worked and all good. I used some farecla G3 and it doesn’t look to have reduced the scratches at all. Any tips people? Before I let loose on the precious concours Clio.

 

[Crybert]

How are you using the compound? By hand or machine? Which machine? How many passes?

 

[Polynesian]

SPTA rotary, 4 dots on a foam pad. Probably 4 passes. I’m new to this so sooner be careful than completely messing up. Thanks!

 

[Crybert]

SPTA rotary, 4 dots on a foam pad. Probably 4 passes. I’m new to this so sooner be careful than completely messing up. Thanks!

Rotary is brave for a beginner. You’re likely being too gentle with it but also the risk of cutting through the clear is high with a rotary. If you can get access to a DA try that. Much safer compared to rotary. 4 passes isn’t enough for that marring

What pad are you using?

 

[Polynesian]

Rotary is brave for a beginner. You’re likely being too gentle with it but also the risk of cutting through the clear is high with a rotary. If you can get access to a DA try that. Much safer compared to rotary. 4 passes isn’t enough for that marring

What pad are you using?

Thanks for the advice. It’s the foam pad that came with the spta. It’s a cordless one and I’m using it on a low speed.

 

[Crybert]

Cordless aren’t any use for correction.

Patch it and get a corded cheap DA

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah don't use a rotary if you haven't had a fair bit of practice with a dual action

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Yup and owe a lot of cash to people. Think they have reopened under a new name aswell.

Mosschem or something, but still trading under the AB name? Mate of mine was quite close to Mark at one point so I'll try get some gossip 🤣