Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

Next time I trial it I'll do it differently and use is as normal opposed to before a full detail.

 

[Cliotoby]

Its just right as it is i think.

 

[JD]

I did wonder this when I first started using it. Can't remeber what the LSP was now it did seem to affect water behaviour a little, but was still present.

I remember you saying this, but Sonax, C2V3, Carbon and Glasur have not been affected.

@gally

It doesnt do anything to Sonax.

Sonax Sonax Sonax

@JD

You fail, both in life and in tagging me. It never works. Muhahaha.

Are people using RDS neat or diluted?

Neat.

neat, diluted is useless

Yep.

Next time I trial it I'll do it differently and use is as normal opposed to before a full detail.

Ya.

Its just right as it is i think.

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[Yellow Dave]

going on from JD's post in a seaparate thread in reference to using gloss and/or wax enhancing shampoo's:

Is that a problem though, Ant? Granted I wouldn't want one over my waxes, but over C2V3 or a nano sealant, I'm not sure I'd be that fussed...

I'm still undecided if this is good or bad. Going to the effort for prep of applying a nano sealant for their extra protection and improved water behaviour leading to the coating keeping iteslf cleaner, is it not going to have a negative affect on the coating by using a shampoo that leaves something behind?

It's been a while since I've used a shampoo that does this, but thought it always best to use a bare plain shampoo.

looking more into the likes of wolfs chemicals, Gyeon and nanolex produce shampoos that leave something behind, some claiming to improve durability or water behaviour. Surely the coating is only going to perform as well as what is left behind by the shampoo?

 

[Scrooge]

One thing I noticed was it was more of a pain to dry Dave.

 

[Yellow Dave]

In a hard water area that's the last thing I want.

 

[Scrooge]

Exactly!

 

[Coby.]

Is G5 as fussy as G1?

I'm getting along with G1 ok but now family want me to do theirs, Tempted to order G5 if it's an easier application.

 

[Scrooge]

You couldn't get easier than G5 mate.

 

[JHead]

What brand is this g stuff? Asked a valeter today and he thought I was talking about compound. Grr. What speed will water sheet off windscreen with it? With current product it only runs off at about 55-60

 

[Coby.]

G-Techniq

 

[Scrooge]

Gtechniq mate.

He's thinking of Farcela.

 

[Coby.]

You couldn't get easier than G5 mate.

Excellent, Think I'll get a bottle ordered

 

[Scrooge]

Go for it mate, goes a long way

 

[JD]

What brand is this g stuff? Asked a valeter today and he thought I was talking about compound. Grr. What speed will water sheet off windscreen with it? With current product it only runs off at about 55-60

G5 for lower speed driving. But "only" lasts 6-12 months rather than the 18-24 of G1.

 

[JHead]

ok so g5 is my best bet then, especially as it's easier to apply if i've read correctly?

 

[JD]

ok so g5 is my best bet then, especially as it's easier to apply if i've read correctly?

Sounds like it pal :thumbs:

 

[JHead]

good metal polish for exhausts etc? preferably cheap! gonna order some wire wool i think, but it's for a caterham exhaust

 

[Jay.S]

Autosol or AF Mercury.

Think I'm going to order a full bottle of Sonax BSB really impressed with it and my sample has run out.

 

[littlemissnaughty]

What's best to use on a silver car....

For a wet/glossy look...

 

[JD]

What's best to use on a silver car....

For a wet/glossy look...

Werkstat Acrylic for flake pop. Presume it's metallic?

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/werkstat-acrylic-jett-trigger.html

 

[littlemissnaughty]

Werkstat Acrylic for flake pop. Presume it's metallic?

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/werkstat-acrylic-jett-trigger.html

Yeah it's for the skyline...

 

[JD]

Yeah it's for the skyline...

That'll see you right. Slick looks and lasts well once a few layers are applied. Spray on a MF applicator, wipe across surface, wait to haze, buff off. Couldn't be more simple!

 

[littlemissnaughty]

That'll see you right. Slick looks and lasts well once a few layers are applied. Spray on a MF applicator, wipe across surface, wait to haze, buff off. Couldn't be more simple!

Best remove the moss first

 

[Coby.]

AF Verso, G101 or other..... Which would you choose?

 

[Jaff.]

G101 - best product I have in my kit

 

[Inequality Street]

I use Meguiars APC - No complaints from me.

 

[JHead]

Got my order arrive today so am I right in thinking most people dilute C2v3? what ratio?

 

[Coby.]

Got my order arrive today so am I right in thinking most people dilute C2v3? what ratio?

Use it neat to use as a sealant and iirc along the lines of 3:1 to dilute as a QD.

I need to strip my car back and get this on mine soon, Had a bottle sitting in my collection for a little while now.

 

[Gally]

I would get 2 layers down neat, then maybe consider diluting it. Personally for the coat, I don't actually bother.

 

[Cliotoby]

I would get 2 layers down neat, then maybe consider diluting it. Personally for the coat, I don't actually bother.

Diluting C2v3 you say?

 

[Wick]

Did a bit of a clean up on my old BG swirl bus today.

First "proper" wax I bought was natty's blue paste and I've barely used it since (2 years ago ish)... Went back to it today for some cheap coverage and laid down 3 layers over rejuvenate and black hole. Scrubbed up lovely and I forgot just how easy the natty's is to work with.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I spent about 5 hours cleaning the wife's Cmax today.

Snow foamed and then washed using TBM. I then used iron x all over, jet washed and washed again.

Polished whole car using Meguiars ultimate polish and then another going over with Prima amigo.

I only managed to wax the bonnet, roof and boot lid before it started pissing down.

My question is, if I want to wax the rest of the car tomorrow could I get away using a quick detailer and then wax? Or should I wash the car again?

Bearing in mind it's only the wife's battle bus.

 

[Gally]

Wire in mate. Be reet. Aslong as it's not bad it'll be fine. QD wipedown then wax.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Wire in mate. Be reet. Aslong as it's not bad it'll be fine. QD wipedown then wax.

Cheers Gally

I'm really pleased with the results. It was absolutely mingling before. Only thing letting it down now is the wheels. Standard kerb'd alloys from my wife's epic driving abilities.

 

[Gally]

Any bits and bobs missing from your arsenal mate?

 

[Mr R.]

What's best to use on a silver car....

For a wet/glossy look...

AF Illusion.

Its great on a sliver car, i have it for mine.


With C2V3 over the top.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Any bits and bobs missing from your arsenal mate?

I've only got the Meg's polish and Prima amigo so need to invest in something a little more abrasive. Not really sure what to go for tbh. What's a good one to use with a DA mate?

 

[Adamm.]

Menzerna.

 

[Gally]

Hexlogic pads and Menzerna.

Great combos. Clio paint is pretty hard but for basic polishing, White pad and 106fa is so easy to use.

3 dots, spread at speed 1 for a few seconds to coat the area, 3 dots again turn speed to 5 and do slow passes working the polish.

Brilliant finish.