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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Try Megs Last Touch diluted with RO/0PPM water 1:1.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I was talking to a mate and he asked 'if you clay, will it remove any protection i.e wax, sealant or just any fallout/crap?'
what is the answer to this? Will it only remove contaminants from ontop of any protection or will it be 'stripped back' to the lacquer?
what is the answer to this? Will it only remove contaminants from ontop of any protection or will it be 'stripped back' to the lacquer?
Back to the lacquer. Sealants, fillers and waxes are technically contaminants on your paint surface.
Bang on, de-ionised water.
More than happy to. However, it is in my cupboard in the NW at the moment. If you can wait, I can get a sample across to you in two weeks (Friday 2nd Nov post date).
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Technically in the NW for a week and a half, but will be based in Cumbria for most of it. Popping up to Alderley Edge for the night on Thursday, then drive to the Lakes, so won't be around unfortunately.
I'll PM you closer to the time. I have about 1l left - how much would you like?
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Be careful lol
I'll post what I achieve tomorrow. I planned to spend the night on it but tripped and fell onto a bottle of Jamesons.
Considering when I first saw it I thought it was just 'burghundy' and my gf said it was 'brown' its getting quite exciting in a nerdy detailing way to see what it could become. Its really flakey underneath it all
Plan:
- 80% correction (save clearcoat for summer)
- W.Prime strong
- Bouncer's 22
- POP!
and FK1000 on the crinkle effect lower half of the doors.
Considering when I first saw it I thought it was just 'burghundy' and my gf said it was 'brown' its getting quite exciting in a nerdy detailing way to see what it could become. Its really flakey underneath it all
Plan:
- 80% correction (save clearcoat for summer)
- W.Prime strong
- Bouncer's 22
- POP!
and FK1000 on the crinkle effect lower half of the doors.
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Are you looking to get the correction from prime strong?
Not a bad idea IMO, slight cut pad (white hex) too could achieve good results and not too dangerous for the soft paint
Not a bad idea IMO, slight cut pad (white hex) too could achieve good results and not too dangerous for the soft paint
Golf GT & A4 Avant
What to try next or stick to what I know. Car shampoos.
Was going to buy 5l of af lather but fancy something new. Wasn't wowed by btbm, liked gwash. Like the britemax shampoo too. Any other big hitters, z7 is all I can see I'm missing but don't hear too much about it
Ps, anyone interested in a 2nd hand pot of Glasur? Think the time has come as i need the money and it'll pretty much pay for the tax on the motorbike. Will more than likely put up a for sale thread tomorrow evening :dead:
Was going to buy 5l of af lather but fancy something new. Wasn't wowed by btbm, liked gwash. Like the britemax shampoo too. Any other big hitters, z7 is all I can see I'm missing but don't hear too much about it
Ps, anyone interested in a 2nd hand pot of Glasur? Think the time has come as i need the money and it'll pretty much pay for the tax on the motorbike. Will more than likely put up a for sale thread tomorrow evening :dead:
It must be a water hardness issue (I'm sure you've played with different concentrations) because I really can't understand why anyone wouldn't get on with BTBM, its literally a perfect shampoo for me.
Having said that, I'm very lucky to have North Wales water
I'd be interested in glasur, I regret selling mine!
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Give wolfs white satin shampoo a go!
I love it!!! 40ml is enough to make 25ltrs
I do however feel myself going back to lather though, especially with the well priced 5ltr version
I love it!!! 40ml is enough to make 25ltrs
I do however feel myself going back to lather though, especially with the well priced 5ltr version
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Golf GT & A4 Avant
playing with BTBM I found I was using an aweful lot more per bucket to get the similar slick feel, but the increases concentration started to make it quite sudsy.
the bulk buy lather works out to be £7 per litre which is only rivalled by hyper wash and cleanmax. but I'm never going to get through 5litres.
the bulk buy lather works out to be £7 per litre which is only rivalled by hyper wash and cleanmax. but I'm never going to get through 5litres.
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Ill go halves?
Anyone heard of 22PLE?
Stocked on PB now, looks interesting, how long's it been out?
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/22ple-car-care-and-detailing-products.html
Stocked on PB now, looks interesting, how long's it been out?
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/22ple-car-care-and-detailing-products.html
Golf GT & A4 Avant
saw it advertised but not had time to look into it. Not heard anything about the range. I can't keep up with all the new sealants coming out this year
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Pb posted a showroom thread of a Porsche wearing this stuff, it was listed on their site shortly after
They are confident that its better than the rest, I tend to believe what they say. I think they are a decent honest retailer
They are confident that its better than the rest, I tend to believe what they say. I think they are a decent honest retailer
In testing it wasn't as good as original C1 but the fact they don't make it anymore makes it the best on the market at the moment for amateur use. Cquartz Finest I believe would be it's nearest competitor.
Miss old C1 going to get some on the TT for the Winter, need to speak to Craig! Some old bottle knocking around.
Miss old C1 going to get some on the TT for the Winter, need to speak to Craig! Some old bottle knocking around.
Correct, no abrasives, purely a chemical cleaner.
I am still going through my Hyper Wash. Wax safe, bulk buy, works in the foam lance and as a general cleaner (not as good as some degreasers out there of course). All round good buy in my eyes.
Alright guys.. I want to get the RB ready for the winter weather..
Just need to know if I have everything needed...
Iron x
Tardis
Clay Bar (The Paintwork is horrific!)
SRP (anything better to reccommend?)
DoDo Juice Rainforest Rub, will this last a harsh winter or will something better be needed? I can probably get hold of some R222 if thats any better?
I have no shampoo... What would you reccommend? Iv seen DoDo Juice Born To Be Mild thrown around alot would this be the stuff to go for?
In my head I feel im missing something :dapprove:
If you want to reccommend anything please do
Just need to know if I have everything needed...
Iron x
Tardis
Clay Bar (The Paintwork is horrific!)
SRP (anything better to reccommend?)
DoDo Juice Rainforest Rub, will this last a harsh winter or will something better be needed? I can probably get hold of some R222 if thats any better?
I have no shampoo... What would you reccommend? Iv seen DoDo Juice Born To Be Mild thrown around alot would this be the stuff to go for?
In my head I feel im missing something :dapprove:
If you want to reccommend anything please do
Golf GT & A4 Avant
not sure on the rainforest rub as I found orange crush to last about 3months.
Have you got a QD for top ups? maybe look into one that adds a little of it's own protection to extend the durability
Have you got a QD for top ups? maybe look into one that adds a little of it's own protection to extend the durability
Iv used it on the car before but I never paid attention on how long it lasted
Quick detailer is what im missing... What would you reccommend?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Zaino Z6, or Z8 for added protection are highly recommended.
The supplied sprayers are usually dross, John. They will give you a soapy solution over the car, but won't provide the shaving cream consistency you're after that clings to the paint.
It depends what you're after - there are decent cleaners out there and there are basic snow foams. Valet Pro are a good starting point, but I always come back to Megs Hyper wash. My car never got dirty enough to require anything too strong, so two squirts of Hyper Wash, brimmed with warm water, was enough. Cheapest around too.
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Agree with hyper wash
The supplied foam attachment usually requires pure solution and is empty after half a car so not cost effective at all
The supplied foam attachment usually requires pure solution and is empty after half a car so not cost effective at all
Go for the Autobrite offer on DW think it's £40/45 best buy, all the foamers are exactly the same. The foams are different. Magifoam is a pretty good one. A tad thick though but adjustable.
Hyper wash is a great shout though as JD says, lasts forever.
Hyper wash is a great shout though as JD says, lasts forever.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
It really depends on what you expect it to do and when you plan to use it.
for example, got stuck on site and the car was covered in mud. snow foamed one half and used AF citrus power the other half, then pressure washed off. after a few minutes the side with CP the mud was falling off. the side snow foamed was slowly trying to dissolve it and running off with the foam but nowhere near as quick.
for winter washes in wet muddy conditions I will snow foam and rinse and leave it. I'd use citrus power if I want to do a proper wash as combined with a pressure rinse after it clears a lot more dirt
for example, got stuck on site and the car was covered in mud. snow foamed one half and used AF citrus power the other half, then pressure washed off. after a few minutes the side with CP the mud was falling off. the side snow foamed was slowly trying to dissolve it and running off with the foam but nowhere near as quick.
for winter washes in wet muddy conditions I will snow foam and rinse and leave it. I'd use citrus power if I want to do a proper wash as combined with a pressure rinse after it clears a lot more dirt
