ClioSport.net
Register a free account today to become a member!
Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
-
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read more here.
Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
- Thread starter TheEvilGiraffe
- Start date
-
- Tags
- detailing
Golf GT & A4 Avant
What do you need to apply? Both foam or MF work well on different types of products
I would add, I don't rate those cheap ebay ones for nice waxes. If you're first into detailing then fine, if not I still love the Megs 2 pack yellow apps.
The bilt hamber ones are a lovely size and the Swisswax ones are the best i've used. Sadly ££.
MF ones are okay off Cyc/i4d etc but the megs ones are still superb.
The bilt hamber ones are a lovely size and the Swisswax ones are the best i've used. Sadly ££.
MF ones are okay off Cyc/i4d etc but the megs ones are still superb.
Swisswax Shield. User friendly, lasts superb, smells amazing, boutique feel. Possibly pick up a pot on DW 90% full for £80.
The fact PB have no stock shows how well it is reviered. Similar to Glasur it punches above it's weight in the range and for the price range of boutique waxes I don't think much can top it. I would recommend it over Glasur these days more so because of it's ease of use. Glasur is immense and it's niche is it is still pretty old school.
Oh and if you're buying a nice wax get a nice applicator. MF app for tripple mate, gives bite.
The fact PB have no stock shows how well it is reviered. Similar to Glasur it punches above it's weight in the range and for the price range of boutique waxes I don't think much can top it. I would recommend it over Glasur these days more so because of it's ease of use. Glasur is immense and it's niche is it is still pretty old school.
Oh and if you're buying a nice wax get a nice applicator. MF app for tripple mate, gives bite.
Thanks mate, will grab some Swisswax Shield then!
If im going to get back into this detailing crack I might aswell jump in at the deep end!
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Angelwax desireable £60. Supposed to be same formula as the original autofinesse desire with the original launch of 20. I don't know about the newer desire formulas but my original would always hit 6months. And as for wax applicators, he autofinesse waxmate and other puck style applicators always make waxing much nicer and easier.
With tripple either use a MF app or the tri foam / German style pads
With tripple either use a MF app or the tri foam / German style pads
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Their diameter fits nicely inside the standard sized 200ml pots like DDJ, AF, Zymol etc.
Having the full surface of the applicator primed with wax spreads nicer and being able to hold it from the top helps with a nice even coverage. It's not world's apart from using a standard foam app but it's the little things that just make waxing so much more pleasurable
Having the full surface of the applicator primed with wax spreads nicer and being able to hold it from the top helps with a nice even coverage. It's not world's apart from using a standard foam app but it's the little things that just make waxing so much more pleasurable
Last time i used it i got about 2 moonths before it stopped beading and looking good etc..
Last time applied it..
Foamed
Rinsed
2BM
Rinsed
Iron x
Rinse
Tardis
rinse
clayed
hand washed again
rinsed
dried
srp
wax
i think thats it haha
Coby.
ClioSport Club Member
XC60-R.......V40-R
The G1 experienced, What is wrong here?
Poor prep?
Poor application?
Poor removal?
Water beads off nicely but I notice these weird marks and are very obvious when condensation is there, It was my first time using it and I seem to have done something slightly wrong
Poor prep?
Poor application?
Poor removal?
Water beads off nicely but I notice these weird marks and are very obvious when condensation is there, It was my first time using it and I seem to have done something slightly wrong
Golf GT & A4 Avant
typically, not removing the residue fully
try giving it a wipe over with an IPA based window cleaner
try giving it a wipe over with an IPA based window cleaner
Coby.
ClioSport Club Member
XC60-R.......V40-R
I can't say condensation is too bad on this car, Definitely better than my Clio was... Did give the inside a very quick wipe over with Crystal yesterday so may be a little smeary.
Will eraser be too harsh then? New to all this IPA malarky
Perfect to be honest.
This.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Can tough coat be applied over wax?
Will it shorten the life/reduce the protection of the wax, will it add protection/longevity to the wax... Or Is it best applied to bare paint?
i'd be using it in between proper cleans to top up protection.
Will it shorten the life/reduce the protection of the wax, will it add protection/longevity to the wax... Or Is it best applied to bare paint?
i'd be using it in between proper cleans to top up protection.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Sealants typically will partially strip or React with what ever they go over, which is why most like bare paint or a specific primer. Do that over a wax and you have a combination that won't mix well resulting in shortened durability and performance.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Use the TC mate. It's got lots of Carnauba in it hence the separation when left.
The rule of thumb is sealant then wax, that changes when it's a spray sealant.
HTH
cheers but mixed messages, is it ok to use TC in between proper washes (which include stripping and reapplying LSP) as a top up after citrus power/a ph neutral shampoo? I give my car a proper strip down and decontamination every 2/3 months. I'll use CP and or a ph neutral wash in between every now and then.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
