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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Off the top of my head, a short life sealant can kill the life of a long lasting wax applied over the top. Tough coat lasts about 3/4 months off the top of my head.
Someone will confirm/deny this
You wouldn't wax over TC. Buy some Bilt Hamber finis wax, they do a small 50ml pot that'll still last years for about £12. It'll out last 90% of waxes but it's lovely to use.
If not TC on it's own would be fine but would last amazngly well over glazes etc.
Amigo needs to be used by machine to get the best from it, I also feel Amigo is bet on corrected paint as it has no bite. Something like Lime Prime would offer better filling/correction on PB.
Will you be using machine? Tripple is very good by hand. I still find it dries too quickly and can be dusty but others love it.
If not TC on it's own would be fine but would last amazngly well over glazes etc.
Amigo needs to be used by machine to get the best from it, I also feel Amigo is bet on corrected paint as it has no bite. Something like Lime Prime would offer better filling/correction on PB.
Will you be using machine? Tripple is very good by hand. I still find it dries too quickly and can be dusty but others love it.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I only had problems with tripple drying since applying it via machine. Its brilliant by hand IMOIMO
Ben
ClioSport Club Member
Sorry guys I worded my previous post wrong, what I meant to say was is there a cheap-ish wax to use VS. Tough Coat, rather than on top of it. gally I will be applying everything by hand, and the paint will be brand new (probably with dealer prep) if that makes a difference. Unsure if I've made the correct decision with a black car but I've never owned one before and fancied a challenge lol
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I'm regretting owning a black car, but it was the best car out of those I looked at so had to ignore colour. Can never wash it in the summer till 8pm onwards
cant really think of a cheap wax I've used myself for a similar price that would leave a comparable or better finish and be nice to use. Stick to tripple and tough coat for a quick simple great combo, re apply toughcoat every 4 to 6 weeks as it's so simple to use and you'll have no trouble keeping it clean
cant really think of a cheap wax I've used myself for a similar price that would leave a comparable or better finish and be nice to use. Stick to tripple and tough coat for a quick simple great combo, re apply toughcoat every 4 to 6 weeks as it's so simple to use and you'll have no trouble keeping it clean
Tripple and TC is a great combo. Personally something like Finis wax even at £12 is worth a try. I think Autosmart wax is also very underrated, been using it over (instead of) AG HD recently as it's impressed me that much.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Why is that?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Panel temperatures are silly hot, really holds the heat so dries very quickly. Also being gloss black, no metallic it shows up every water mark.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Golf GT & A4 Avant
CS75 gets us 10% IIRC
Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
Yes, yes you should. New wheels and plastics all properly sealed.
http://www.carpro.uk.com/cquartz-dlux-plastic-rubber-coating-stl-kit/
http://www.carpro.uk.com/cquartz-dlux-plastic-rubber-coating-stl-kit/
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Cool cheers. Just bought some of that and some more Hydr02. (and applied the discount too
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Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I keep reverting back to valet pro advanced neutral snow foam, but also get on well with AF avalanche
Bubbles
ClioSport Club Member
BMW I4 M50
Cool cheers. Just bought some of that and some more Hydr02. (and applied the discount too
Is this Hydr02 really good? I've seen you talk a few times about it - is it best to wash/clay/wax and then apply Hydr02 or just put it straight on?
The Golf needs some protection so wondering about this stuff
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Hydr02 is best as a top up when water behaviour is dropping off
Bubbles
ClioSport Club Member
BMW I4 M50
Thanks Dave - I've got some GTechniq P1 and some Liquid Crystal so sounds like I'm best using those and then having Hydr02 for a few months time then
To be fair Hydro last me about 3 months with a good coat.
So to Bubbles, substitute the wax for a hand polish or glaze then hyrdo it. Wet the car, spray on hyrdo, leave for 30 seconds or so out of sunlight then a really good pressure wash.
You can also apply hydro without it being wet also. Just spray on like a sealant and wipe on/off with a cloth.
So to Bubbles, substitute the wax for a hand polish or glaze then hyrdo it. Wet the car, spray on hyrdo, leave for 30 seconds or so out of sunlight then a really good pressure wash.
You can also apply hydro without it being wet also. Just spray on like a sealant and wipe on/off with a cloth.
Bubbles
ClioSport Club Member
BMW I4 M50
Thank you
What would you recommend for a polish? Is the P1 a bit hard to apply by hand? Have always used Meguiar's previously and still have some of that and some Poorboys on the shelve too.
How far should the little bottle go just out of curiosity?
I used it on my alloys last Friday. Ended up using probably just under half the bottle on 4 wheels (172 alloys, done the backs of them too). Is that about right or too much?
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Is this Hydr02 really good? I've seen you talk a few times about it - is it best to wash/clay/wax and then apply Hydr02 or just put it straight on?
The Golf needs some protection so wondering about this stuff
It's superb. I'm sure there are better products out there, but for application speed vs longevity, it's bloody brilliant. Once I've polished a car I genuinely cannot be fucked to seal it by hand unless I'm being paid to do so.
On my own cars I wash, decontaminate wash then polish with SRP then do the Hydr02.
I do my wife's car every now and again (half heartedly) but my clio I did ages ago.... I've since sold it to McGherkin and he's shown me pictures of it still beading!
BoatNonce
ClioSport Club Member
^ He speaketh the truth. Was all beaded up yesterday too.
Thank you
What would you recommend for a polish? Is the P1 a bit hard to apply by hand? Have always used Meguiar's previously and still have some of that and some Poorboys on the shelve too.
Blackhole? If that's what it is i'd go for that after claying then Hydro.
P1 is a proper hand/machine polish, you don't need that for a new car imo. Something like Lime Prime, AF Tripple of rejuvenate or their new glaze. Lime Prime is my favourite still. Has abrasives for machine, cleanses so well and fills with it's oils.
Plenty different ones out there. SRP is the same idea as tripple.
Imo that's maybe too much but it just depends.
My Brother used half a tub of collinites waxing a Focus. Looked like he had eaten half the tub! Stuff should last 20 years if you were doing your own car!
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I need to stop looking at wet sanding threads :dapprove:
It looks so inviting!
I've done bits, and I have some headlights to do in the coming weeks but once you start on a panel it's a bit of a commitment isn't it.
It looks so inviting!
I've done bits, and I have some headlights to do in the coming weeks but once you start on a panel it's a bit of a commitment isn't it.
