Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

Hex are the most robust on the market mate. You must have done something seriously wrong!

 

[Cliotoby]

I never liked them for rotary. Something tells me youre applying too much pressure, although how your paintwork hasnt gotten all fucked up is strange.

 

[RussZS]

The Hex spot pads seem to die quite quickly on a DA, and especially the Rupes LHR75E - I've killed two orange ones in the past month or so!!

Great pads though.

 

[aucky]

Why do I bother.

 

[Mr Pants]

Guys I need a fairly cheap wax. Talking around the £20 mark. I have a LY 182. I want something that will hopefully bring out some of the sparkle, but mostly I want something that will prove durable. I don't clean that often so I just want to get a couple months out of a wax as we approach that time of the year.

Suggestions appreciated.

 

[Chapppers11]

I don't clean that often so I just want to get a couple months out of a wax as we approach that time of the year.

What does personal hygiene have to do with this?

 

[Junior Bear]

Guys I need a fairly cheap wax. Talking around the £20 mark. I have a LY 182. I want something that will hopefully bring out some of the sparkle, but mostly I want something that will prove durable. I don't clean that often so I just want to get a couple months out of a wax as we approach that time of the year.

Suggestions appreciated.

Sherbet fizz?

Or vics concours

 

[GeorgeH]

Guys I need a fairly cheap wax. Talking around the £20 mark. I have a LY 182. I want something that will hopefully bring out some of the sparkle, but mostly I want something that will prove durable. I don't clean that often so I just want to get a couple months out of a wax as we approach that time of the year.

Suggestions appreciated.

Auto finese temptation, vics, colli 476s, chemicals guys petes 53.

But if you want durability and ease - af tough coat is my new favourate.

 

[Cliotoby]

Why do I bother.

The f**k?

I have never read such a piece of r****d text in my entire life.

That makes me angry. f**king stupid CUN*T

How the f**k can someone even think the s**t hes just written.

 

[Junior Bear]

Lol just read the link, let's be honest, we are 1% of the nation that would disagree with those guys, can't win em all, we love detailing who cares what anyone else thinks

 

[Yellow Dave]

Guys I need a fairly cheap wax. Talking around the £20 mark. I have a LY 182. I want something that will hopefully bring out some of the sparkle, but mostly I want something that will prove durable. I don't clean that often so I just want to get a couple months out of a wax as we approach that time of the year.

Suggestions appreciated.

for durability, I couldn't fault autoglym HD wax on my LY182. can be difficult to apply and remove if over applied but typically is very good and can be found on line for £25. worth it IMO.

Staying with wax, looking good but not great on durability is Vics collectors yellow. looked lovely.

would you consider a sealant? AF tough coat or Zaino Z2 give great looks and durability

 

[Gally]

Agree everything there Dave. HD is a superb wax.

Z2 and TC another 2 cracking products.

 

[Mr Pants]

for durability, I couldn't fault autoglym HD wax on my LY182. can be difficult to apply and remove if over applied but typically is very good and can be found on line for £25. worth it IMO.

Staying with wax, looking good but not great on durability is Vics collectors yellow. looked lovely.

would you consider a sealant? AF tough coat or Zaino Z2 give great looks and durability

Agree everything there Dave. HD is a superb wax.

Z2 and TC another 2 cracking products.

Thanks Dave and Gally.

Just reading up on the Z2 on CYC (I assume this is the right one - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/z-2-pro-show-car-sealant/prod_466.html) Sounds like a brilliant product and at a decent price range too.

When you say would I consider a sealant, what are the pros and cons against a wax? Is it just a straight swap in the process?

Thanks.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Some people (me included) prefer to use a wax and also prefer the finish. I personally preferred the warm glow of a good wax that didn't mute the flake.

Russ has seen great results with LY and Z2. My views are that some sealants are more picky about the base that they go over, but Z2 and TC will be fine.

You would use a sealant instead of a wax, or some like to lay down sealant then wax on top for a little extra.

 

[Junior Bear]

Looking to get a decent trim product that will last well...

Gtechniq c4 seems to be the thing to get. But is it the same thing as c5? I've already got some of that...


Also, do I need to buff it like in their videos, I kind of like the glossy look lol, it'll probably crystallise all weird though if i dont buff it right?

 

[Mr Pants]

for durability, I couldn't fault autoglym HD wax on my LY182. can be difficult to apply and remove if over applied but typically is very good and can be found on line for £25. worth it IMO.

Staying with wax, looking good but not great on durability is Vics collectors yellow. looked lovely.

would you consider a sealant? AF tough coat or Zaino Z2 give great looks and durability

Some people (me included) prefer to use a wax and also prefer the finish. I personally preferred the warm glow of a good wax that didn't mute the flake.

Russ has seen great results with LY and Z2. My views are that some sealants are more picky about the base that they go over, but Z2 and TC will be fine.

You would use a sealant instead of a wax, or some like to lay down sealant then wax on top for a little extra.

Cheers for clarifying. I'm happy to give the Z2 a go.

I did the car a couple months ago with a clay, some AF Tripple and some Prima Banana Gloss. The durability of the Prima is pretty poor as I can tell now the car's beading looks pretty average.

I'll have to give the car a good clean and see if I can just whack a layer of Z2 straight over. It'll probably need some further prep first though no doubt.

 

[Chapppers11]

Looking to get a decent trim product that will last well...

Gtechniq c4 seems to be the thing to get. But is it the same thing as c5? I've already got some of that...


Also, do I need to buff it like in their videos, I kind of like the glossy look lol, it'll probably crystallise all weird though if i dont buff it right?

It is the same, or it definitely works on rubbers and plastic for me.

It stays quite satin when buffed to be fair, I'd definitely buff it though to avoid what you have mentioned.

 

[Gally]

Cheers for clarifying. I'm happy to give the Z2 a go.

I did the car a couple months ago with a clay, some AF Tripple and some Prima Banana Gloss. The durability of the Prima is pretty poor as I can tell now the car's beading looks pretty average.

I'll have to give the car a good clean and see if I can just whack a layer of Z2 straight over. It'll probably need some further prep first though no doubt.

Give it a fresh coat of Tripple mate to strip everything back a little and top with Z2 or TC. I would suggest TC just because it's getting colder and it's so easy to use. 3 layers in no time at all. Z2 is superb though.

LY+Z2... http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?652452-Some-LY-love

 

[Junior Bear]

Ok cool, I ask because I saw about gtechniq bottling the same product in with different labels. Wasn't sure which were the same

 

[Mr Pants]

Give it a fresh coat of Tripple mate to strip everything back a little and top with Z2 or TC. I would suggest TC just because it's getting colder and it's so easy to use. 3 layers in no time at all. Z2 is superb though.

LY+Z2... http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?652452-Some-LY-love

Cheers Gally. TC might be the more logical way to go thinking about it. As said I have the AF Tripple and also the AF Finale so the product range should compliment each other nicely.

 

[Mr Pants]

Any thoughts on Dodo Orange Crush? Sounds ideal for LY and easy enough to apply. I'm guessing it wouldn't really be a good winter wax though?

 

[Gally]

No good for winter also colours need about 4-5 layers to make a difference. Marketing mostly.

Tripple and TC is a new wow combo like Srp-Egp years ago.

 

[Junior Bear]

Thought your were a prima amigo man?

 

[Chapppers11]

It will look awesome with it on, but as Gally said, not good for winter.

 

[Gally]

Thought your were a prima amigo man?

I am of course, it's the best glaze on the market. Tripple is an AIO with more fillers. Easy combo for any amateur detailer.

 

[Mr Pants]

Cheers Gally. Would you recommend doing 3 layers of TC or were you just using that as an example of how easy it is to apply?

 

[Gally]

More an example. I always do 2 mate. You can top up bi-weekly though if you wish.

 

[200 Alex]

The side of a puke coloured TVR after Tough Prep, Tripple and Tough Coat.

Reflection and great gloss.

 

[JD]

I spy a very nice Alfa!!!

 

[Gally]

360 and an 8C! 8C gives even Women hard-ons.

 

[Junior Bear]

How can a glaze such as amigo fit in my winter detail plan?


I'm going for

Tought prep
Power seal
2x megs #16

Bit if its worth putting amigo in there, where would it go? Before power seal?? I'm worried power seal won't bond though

 

[Chapppers11]

The side of a puke coloured TVR after Tough Prep, Tripple and Tough Coat.

Reflection and great gloss.

This in your old mans garage?

Need to come and have a peek at what's for sale!

 

[Gally]

How can a glaze such as amigo fit in my winter detail plan?


I'm going for

Tought prep
Power seal
2x megs #16

Bit if its worth putting amigo in there, where would it go? Before power seal?? I'm worried power seal won't bond though

I'd leave it out and swap megs for Tough Coat if you have any. Good combos though.

 

[200 Alex]

This in your old mans garage?

Need to come and have a peek at what's for sale!

It is indeed

Feel free!

 

[Junior Bear]

I'd leave it out and swap megs for Tough Coat if you have any. Good combos though.

I haven't got any tough coat, tried it though., power seal performs really well, if not better than tough coat IMO

I want the performance of a good sealant with the deep wet of a wax

I'm properly set on PS and #16 as a combo this year

Just wondered if prima would add amything

 

[Gally]

Just better with Tough Prep on clean paint mate for the winter. Durability over looks. Fire some 16 over the top and admire.

 

[Junior Bear]

You don't think power seal is durable then?

 

[Gally]

Yeah it is mate sorry. I was talking about using Amigo aswell that's all.

TP+PW will work great mate.

 

[Junior Bear]

I did this combo as a test on my bonnet.

Did a little video, I think I'll be doing the whole car for definite!

 

[Chapppers11]

It is indeed

Feel free!

I'll come down and pose as a buyer for the Ferrari, see how long it takes until I'm foiled!