Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Yellow Dave]

I bought separately, not used the pads in the kits, and only ever used menz polishes.

I'd maybe use autofinesse's own pad with tripple, or a 3m blue, or hexlogic black or red. Once you've got hand with the polisher step up to something like rejuvenate or a finishing polish like menz 106fa with a white or green hexlogic or yellow 3m.

 

[Harpham]

Just had a thought pop into my mind, re polishers. I may finally get a Rotary. Any decent brands or ones that people recommend?

I'm currently rolling with a Meguiars G220, but thinking about it, I may have outgrown that now.

 

[Junior Bear]

I went for the ep801


Excellent value and a very nice machine IMO!

Also got a G220

 

[Cliotoby]

Just had a thought pop into my mind, re polishers. I may finally get a Rotary. Any decent brands or ones that people recommend?

I'm currently rolling with a Meguiars G220, but thinking about it, I may have outgrown that now.

Get the EP.

Avoid the larger S1M 180 or Kestrels or whatever the f**k theyre called. Theyre a little...how can we say....heavy.

 

[Cliotoby]

Cracked on and applied the G1 today and all seemed to go okay, apart from a shower that wasn't forecast... Found it a real PITA to apply the G2 and 'immediately' buff off as it dries so quickly and leaves smears. A quick spray of Fast Glass sorted that out though.

Now to wait for some rain and give it a go!

Yep!

Soon as the water behavior starts to fade away get another coat on. Wipe it down with IPA first as Im assuming you did when prepping properly then itll bond to the existing layer.

Make a habbit of keeping your winscreen clean. Keep the glass cleaner in the car with some cloths. Wipe down the wipers when you do it too.

 

[Junior Bear]

But the water behaviour should be present for up to 2 years

 

[Ads_172]

Yeah I gave it a good wash and clay and then polished with G4 and wiped a little bit of G2 over it before applying the G1.

A little bit smeary whilst motorway driving today but I think that's probably more a case of a lot of motorway grime and me being reluctant to use screen wash! Fun watching the beads roll up the screen though...

 

[Cliotoby]

But the water behaviour should be present for up to 2 years

If you want it to last, you need to clean the glass regularly, preferably with IPA based glass cleaner. It removes any particles which could end up acting like sand paper between your screen and wipers.

I bought a largle bottle of G1 and Apply once before winter, and once in Spring time in order to maintain the beading.

Not saying itll completely disappear, just needs looking after.

 

[Yellow Dave]

If you want it to last, you need to clean the glass regularly, preferably with IPA based glass cleaner. It removes any particles which could end up acting like sand paper between your screen and wipers.


^ This

 

[Clart]

What would be recommended for best results after a good machine polish, AF tough coat or natty's blue?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Not used nattys, but tough coat is VERY simple to use, can apply to a whole car and then remove in less than 10minutes, gives good water sheeting and reasonable beading, lasts approximately 3months.

The look / finish would be determined more by the base under it. Are you going straight from machine polish correction to wax or sealant? Or using anything inbetween

 

[Clart]

I was going to go straight from tripple to tough coat.

 

[MatthewR]

If you want it to last, you need to clean the glass regularly, preferably with IPA based glass cleaner. It removes any particles which could end up acting like sand paper between your screen and wipers.

Does anyone use a weak dilution of IPA instead of class cleaner on a regular basis?

 

[Cliotoby]

Does anyone use a weak dilution of IPA instead of class cleaner on a regular basis?

Some people do . But IMO IPA doesnt actually clean. Just removes grease. Any dirt on the screen and youll need a cleaner.

 

[Yellow Dave]

I was going to go straight from tripple to tough coat.

the above is a great looking and very quick and easy to use combo. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results.

 

[BLT]

Thought I would post my question in here as its most likely been asked so often and therefore I do apologise. I did search but there’s so many different threads about different polishers I was overwhelmed

Anyway was looking at buying my first DA polisher and saw this on eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110933604416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Would this be fine or could someone recommend a better one for around the same cost on eBay

 

[Junior Bear]

That's a nice little kit tbh


Not the most popular da though. I think they had some issues.

Checkout the das6 deals

 

[Clart]

I got a hardly used das 6 off ebay for £45.

 

[Yellow Dave]

thats a bargain, typically go for near double that

 

[BLT]

Might sound stupid but what make was that? Is it even a make, I've seen a Kestrel one on eBay but guessing that isn't it or is just the same as the one I linked earlier

 

[Ads_172]

The brand is Dodo Juice, not sure who makes them for DJ but it's certainly good enough to go with if you can find a bargain like that.

 

[Gally]

They're all the same machine mate, kestral, das-6, DJ etc.

The plus is different.

 

[Luke.]

Right detailing peeps..

I have a 2005 E46 BMW 330cd in Black, not metallic. It has swirl marks but not very much more then that other then a few tiny little marks, anyone know of a good pad/polish combo to make it look amazing and also good products and a step by step procedure for a winter clean, wheels and tyres etc, I want to keep it protected during the cold months with salt all over the roads

Thanks in advance..

 

[Hugo-]

I currently have G5 on my windows. What should I clean he glass with when washing the car? I have AF Crystal.

Should I just clean the glass as normal with AF Crystal and then re-apply G5 or will Crystal not strip it?

Bit confused how to prolong the G5's life.

 

[Yellow Dave]

crystal shouldnt remove it anymore than your wipers will

 

[BLT]

Cheers for the help guys. Will do a bit more reading up before I go with one then, all I know is the car could do with getting its shine back

 

[MatthewR]

I currently have G5 on my windows. What should I clean he glass with when washing the car? I have AF Crystal.

Should I just clean the glass as normal with AF Crystal and then re-apply G5 or will Crystal not strip it?

Bit confused how to prolong the G5's life.

I use G5 and find after a week of poor weather it isn't as effective, however after a quick clean with Crystal it brings it back to life and carries on.

I applied 5 layers over the space of 2 weeks back when we had a dry spell and now i haven't needed to apply it for 2-3 months.

 

[aucky]

Who was it who was going to apply G5 over G1 a while ago? JD?

 

[Junior Bear]

That's what it's for really

 

[Hugo-]

I use G5 and find after a week of poor weather it isn't as effective, however after a quick clean with Crystal it brings it back to life and carries on.

I applied 5 layers over the space of 2 weeks back when we had a dry spell and now i haven't needed to apply it for 2-3 months.

Excellent. Thanks for that.

 

[MatthewR]

I use 1 spray per window (class windscreen as 2 windows)

G5 it brilliant stuff.

 

[JD]

I use G5 and find after a week of poor weather it isn't as effective, however after a quick clean with Crystal it brings it back to life and carries on.

I applied 5 layers over the space of 2 weeks back when we had a dry spell and now i haven't needed to apply it for 2-3 months.

Not teaching you to suck eggs, but this is the same for all "hydro-phobic" products (waxes, sealants, metal sealants, glass sealants, etc). It's simply the dirt particals providing a rough/high friction surface, meaning water will not bead as well. My G1 has lasted over 18 months, but seems to lack after a motorway drive in wet/dirty conditions. A quick wash or clean with a specific glass cleaner brings it back to life.

 

[JD]

f**k, replying to your post has just reminded me about my No16 Megs Last Touch offer completely forgot mate. Apologies. I do have some left, I will be up North over Xmas in Alderley Edge so would have the time for a meet and greet with the detailing lot?

 

[Gally]

Probably near that brush...



Holler Spencer!

 

[MatthewR]

f**k, replying to your post has just reminded me about my No16 Megs Last Touch offer completely forgot mate. Apologies. I do have some left, I will be up North over Xmas in Alderley Edge so would have the time for a meet and greet with the detailing lot?

No worries mate, I forgot myself to be honest.

Fire me a pm or ill send you one depending who remembers first lol.

Oh and in reply to the other post ill come back after I think the 3 months gtech say it will last and see if it is still going strong after weekly cleaning or whether I need to re apply.

 

[gez 172]

What site do you all use to buy cleaning stuff online?

 

[GBH14]

What site do you all use to buy cleaning stuff online?

I4detailing every time for me. Brilliant service and paid CS members get 7.5% off.

 

[Yellow Dave]

i4detailing
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there is a stickied thread at the top of the section

 

[gez 172]

Cheers

 

[aucky]

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