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I won't start with the compounding pad then haha 
Well, I thaught i would try wolfs body wrap on some plastics last weekend.
So far there has been no staining (infact its made it more black than it was) and the beading is great.
All i did was apc clean, then three wipedowns with ipa then applied the BW and buffed off after 20 mins.
I will keep a log going and report back on my findings.
Maybe wolfs are like Gtech and have one chemical for the range but put it in different bottles?
So far there has been no staining (infact its made it more black than it was) and the beading is great.
All i did was apc clean, then three wipedowns with ipa then applied the BW and buffed off after 20 mins.
I will keep a log going and report back on my findings.
Maybe wolfs are like Gtech and have one chemical for the range but put it in different bottles?
lemonnobby
ClioSport Club Member
When you say light pad do you mean finishing pad.
What is good for windscreens? It's the only part of my car that I keep clean.
I bought the cheapo screen-wash from Halfords and it's a bit smeary. So ideally something better than that if it exists and then something like Rain-X?
(I can't be bothered with 942 layers of something with precise intervals, so easy > best)
I bought the cheapo screen-wash from Halfords and it's a bit smeary. So ideally something better than that if it exists and then something like Rain-X?
(I can't be bothered with 942 layers of something with precise intervals, so easy > best)
G1 is the only thing worth bothering about mate but rain x isn't a bad alternative. Just won't last that long really. It's also the same price as G1. False economy.
Just buy G1 apply 1 layer with a make up pad and then remove it. Then sell it to me. You'll use like 2 ml and it'll last for ages.
Just buy G1 apply 1 layer with a make up pad and then remove it. Then sell it to me.
You'll use like 2 ml and it'll last for ages.
R26
I applied G1 the other day, obviously it's not as easy as RainX, but it wasnt that bad to apply.
I'm probably the only bugger in the UK who wants a bit of rain now lol! I want to see if it works as well as I've seen on others cars.
I'm probably the only bugger in the UK who wants a bit of rain now lol! I want to see if it works as well as I've seen on others cars.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
It's definitely better via DA but can work ok with rotary, very similar to using SRP via machine. As you say like a newer improved version of SRP. Very little is needed and it spreads well and you can see the finish change infront of you. Machine really brings out the mild polish side in it. No need to really work it much, a little like I do with a glaze.
I'm trying to get hold of my sisters un loved black Peugeot for some pictures and guinea pig for trialling it a little more
I'm desperate to get my hands on there glaze, but only know of Russ that's used it
Golf GT & A4 Avant
If you're a regular driver in the rain, being without it is really noticeable. I really took it for granted till I had my windscreen replaced
lemonnobby
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks gally top bloke. Ill let you know how i go.
I currently have a couple of coats of gtechniq C1.5 on the front end of my car and im pretty impressed... but as per usual i keep hearing people banging on about AF Tough Coat and im a little intrigued. is there a massive difference between the two and has anyone had any experience with both?
You missed a trick, I was applying Wolf's to the new windscreen on the stand while he took my other one off last Sunday.
Lost my G1!
There's is a big difference in terms of what they are. For eg Tough coat can be used over most things like glazes etc C1.5 is more a nano style top up. TC is similar to an old fashioned spray sealant like Werkstat Acrylic.
If you're looking for something similar Autobrite's Project32 might do.
There's is a big difference in terms of what they are. For eg Tough coat can be used over most things like glazes etc C1.5 is more a nano style top up. TC is similar to an old fashioned spray sealant like Werkstat Acrylic.
If you're looking for something similar Autobrite's Project32 might do.
Cheers for explaining that Gally, might just stick with the Acrylic, if it isnt broke broke dont try to fix it i guess.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
What's recommended to get out 1200 and 2000 grit marks?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Kind of, I have the yellow basics of bling version and its alright, much prefer the waffle type than a normal MF
A higher grade of paper tbh, followed by a polish via machine.
If you are looking for a different one, I got hold of one of the Dodo Glass Cloths from Shinearama, Brilliant so far.
http://www.shinearama.co.uk/product.php?id=DOD-DJMERKIN
FLOL, just realised its a Mint Merkin, I'll buy another at some point.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah +1 for the Mint Merkin
Ouch. How did you manage that?
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
You need to borrow or hire a wet vac. Spray the interior liberally with interior cleaner and scrub with a microfiber then using the wet vac, flush clean water through. Will come up lovely.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I have some 2500 grit and some scratch x, will this be good enough or will i need something tougher? I dont have a machine polisher so it will be all done by hand.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Tbh kev ive already tried this and i has come a bit dull on the underneath the foglight
Just wandering what other solutons there are.
Just wandering what other solutons there are.
Tbh kev ive already tried this and i has come a bit dull on the underneath the foglight
Just wandering what other solutoins there are.
Well a good thing is to head up the grades. So maybe 1500 then 2000 then 2500 and get some aggressive hand polish or something. Got someone local with a polisher?
G1 is the only thing worth bothering about mate but rain x isn't a bad alternative. Just won't last that long really. It's also the same price as G1. False economy.
Just buy G1 apply 1 layer with a make up pad and then remove it. Then sell it to me.
I don't like the idea of hard to apply.
Sounds like a job for someone at CSS TBH
I've never done it, but f**k doing it by hand! (Polishing after sanding)
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