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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Heard the results are impressive.
Do you rate illusion? It can be had for £70 from cleanyourcar.com
Sorry mate, CTR?
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Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
As Gally says, sounds like a waste of money.
No matter what's under it, illusion will lose its wet look rather quick as its tge oils that will dissapear as soon as it rains.
I couldn't say for certain but the Platinum is lasting easily over a year on wheels for some guys I know.
Judging what @gally said the C4/5 lasts longer imo - had 2 years on my C4/5 and it was still working
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On DA I still think Hex is one of the best, although AF did design their pads to work via DA so maybe worth trying?
Had a go with Reload 2015 last weekend (I normally use C2V3 but fancied a change).
First impressions are good, easy to apply and great beading. I applied it to my girlfriends red polo but did notice a little bit of smearing. However this might be due to:
• I didn't put a base down as I just quickly wanted to add some protection - so there will still be some contamination on the surface
•It was a wet, cold evening (which I have heard tends to increase the chance of smearing)
I will apply it to the 182 this weekend after properly decontaminating and applying tripple first via DA.
However, some beading shots of it slightly spitting after applying:
First impressions are good, easy to apply and great beading. I applied it to my girlfriends red polo but did notice a little bit of smearing. However this might be due to:
• I didn't put a base down as I just quickly wanted to add some protection - so there will still be some contamination on the surface
•It was a wet, cold evening (which I have heard tends to increase the chance of smearing)
I will apply it to the 182 this weekend after properly decontaminating and applying tripple first via DA.
However, some beading shots of it slightly spitting after applying:
Had a go with Reload 2015 last weekend (I normally use C2V3 but fancied a change).
First impressions are good, easy to apply and great beading. I applied it to my girlfriends red polo but did notice a little bit of smearing. However this might be due to:
• I didn't put a base down as I just quickly wanted to add some protection - so there will still be some contamination on the surface
•It was a wet, cold evening (which I have heard tends to increase the chance of smearing)
I will apply it to the 182 this weekend after properly decontaminating and applying tripple first via DA.
However, some beading shots of it slightly spitting after applying:
Very tall beading. Dampness can lead to smearing tbf, I think it's the same with a lot of spray sealants, especially considering the content, hence why they are so good at what they do protection wise. I would never be without a bottle of reload now.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Looking for some new brushes, currently using the valet pro and envy style detail brushes but want something different.
Keep looking back at the swissvax detail and wheel brushes. Can be had for decent money on amazon. Then there's a pack of 4 from autobrite, look decent but have my doubts with AB after previous orders and products. Then there's the hog hair brushes from autofinesse/ polishedbliss/ i4detailing.
Any suggestions or bad experiences?
Keep looking back at the swissvax detail and wheel brushes. Can be had for decent money on amazon. Then there's a pack of 4 from autobrite, look decent but have my doubts with AB after previous orders and products. Then there's the hog hair brushes from autofinesse/ polishedbliss/ i4detailing.
Any suggestions or bad experiences?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
The 1" VP brush gets used more than all the envy brushes I have except for wheels. Never feel it's firm enough on grimey wheels. The smaller ones not bad for getting in all the shuts. Never use them on the interior as the brushed Hoover attachment works just fine
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Swissvax sheild
Cheapest I've ever seen it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I04PMBK/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Cheapest I've ever seen it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I04PMBK/?tag=cliospnet01-21
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Typical noob, and probably often answered, question here having given my ST its first hand wash after a winter of grime and nothing other than the odd snowfoam and jet wash...
Tar spots, they're everywhere. Front, sides, and back. Previously I've used AG tar remover applying it to spots individually but if I do that to what's on the car I'll be at it for over a week.
Is there something to make life easier a la Iron X, just spray on, leave, then blast off?
What's the most effortless solution? Or do I really have to spend hours on my knees?
Tar spots, they're everywhere. Front, sides, and back. Previously I've used AG tar remover applying it to spots individually but if I do that to what's on the car I'll be at it for over a week.
Is there something to make life easier a la Iron X, just spray on, leave, then blast off?
What's the most effortless solution? Or do I really have to spend hours on my knees?
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Spray the tar remover liberally (out of the sunlight) leave for 5 minutes, spray again to damp the panel, wipe off.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Carpro tar-x or autofinesse obliterate.
Wash the car as normal, instead of drying leave the car wet. Liberally spray tar removing product over the affecting areas. I would typically cover the whole panel from window line down. Leave a few minutes for it to start to break them down. DO NOT LET IT DRY. Give the panels another quick spray with product. Then using a microfibre applicator like the meguiars ones found in halfords, spray a little more product onto the applicator and wipe down all the affected panels. This will need to be washed off to remove properly. I do this every 4 / 6 months and I rarely have to use clay. That is based on using a decent wax or sealant and reapplying before it completely wears off. That way the tar spots can't bond quite so well
Wash the car as normal, instead of drying leave the car wet. Liberally spray tar removing product over the affecting areas. I would typically cover the whole panel from window line down. Leave a few minutes for it to start to break them down. DO NOT LET IT DRY. Give the panels another quick spray with product. Then using a microfibre applicator like the meguiars ones found in halfords, spray a little more product onto the applicator and wipe down all the affected panels. This will need to be washed off to remove properly. I do this every 4 / 6 months and I rarely have to use clay. That is based on using a decent wax or sealant and reapplying before it completely wears off. That way the tar spots can't bond quite so well
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I like my original pot of desire and lasts longer. But shield is nicer to use. Finish is subjective to the prep and the user. I'd pay full price for shield, not sure I would for desire
Another option would be autofinesse spirit. I use that more than desire
Have used C4 before and rate it, Its what i would always use but the CC was pretty cheap as it was in the "seconds" sale so though it was worth a bash. Shall try it on the trims to see if it is similar to C4.
Also just a heads up that PB have 3 for 2 on Gyeon stuff, Im just about to order a few bits
Interesting mate, cheers for the info.
Do Swissvax sell an equivalent of Rejuvenate?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Cleaner fluid, but never used it and don't know what it's like, other than it's expensive
If you're paintwork is corrected then cleaner fluid is a must, if it needs some filling then something else would be advised but Shield is probably the best all rounder for giving everything on the market, cost, feel, performance, (boutique'ness). Great wax.
I have been loving Vantage so much recently, it's such a good wax. Spreads like butter, so so oily and great price with discount. Possibly needs a fancier pot.
Oh and Dave is bang on with the tar advice apart from the fact I use Tardis and Tar X back and forth to compare.
Using one of these is the best idea for tar removal...
I have been loving Vantage so much recently, it's such a good wax. Spreads like butter, so so oily and great price with discount. Possibly needs a fancier pot.
Oh and Dave is bang on with the tar advice apart from the fact I use Tardis and Tar X back and forth to compare.
Using one of these is the best idea for tar removal...
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Massive thumbs up for hydro 2. Anything else with the same affect at the same price but in a larger amount
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
A quick pic of the better halfs car
BG Clio 182
Currently used up my Poorboys sealant but want to try something a little better. What would you all recommend?
Also, I have a bit of swirling, very very minor in the bonnet. Do you think autofinesse 2 on pad 2 of the kit will nip these out quite easily?
Oh and when I did my mates car with autofinesse 1 on pad 1 I noticed a hell of a lot and I mean a s**t load of dust coming up. Why was it doing this? The pad had pad prime on and I worked some polish into the pad to saturate it a little before I started? I also sprayed a little water onto the panel too and still masses of dust, and even product drying in blobs into the pad?
Cheers.
Also, I have a bit of swirling, very very minor in the bonnet. Do you think autofinesse 2 on pad 2 of the kit will nip these out quite easily?
Oh and when I did my mates car with autofinesse 1 on pad 1 I noticed a hell of a lot and I mean a s**t load of dust coming up. Why was it doing this? The pad had pad prime on and I worked some polish into the pad to saturate it a little before I started? I also sprayed a little water onto the panel too and still masses of dust, and even product drying in blobs into the pad?
Cheers.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Funny you mention that @Bear Head, I was after a similar question.
How do people rate auto finesse power seal? I quite fancy it as I like applying LSP via machine.
Doe
I've found AF 2 to be adequate for removing light-medium swirls. And They're quite dusty polishes ime. Regarding the 'blobs' though, are you removing excess polish as you go?
How do people rate auto finesse power seal? I quite fancy it as I like applying LSP via machine.
Doe
I've found AF 2 to be adequate for removing light-medium swirls. And They're quite dusty polishes ime. Regarding the 'blobs' though, are you removing excess polish as you go?
