Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JamesBryan]

What's the best thing for rubber? have tried a few products but none seem to work or last long.

Solution Finish works well.

 

[JD]

What's the best thing for rubber? have tried a few products but none seem to work or last long.

I still like the Gummi Pflege.

 

[Coby.]

Was it Swissvax Seal Feed that used to get good reviews? Pricey no doubt.

 

[JD]

Was it Swissvax Seal Feed that used to get good reviews? Pricey no doubt.

Yes, but I didn't think it was that amazing. @gally gave me a tester of it and was a bit meh.

 

[-KarL-]

Cheers, will give the Gummi Pflege a go.
Auto Finesse and Britemax did nothing.

 

[JD]

Cheers, will give the Gummi Pflege a go.
Auto Finesse and Britemax did nothing.

When you say did nothing... care to expand, chap? As both should be decent products, so there may be something in your application process we can change to help you get the longevity/results you're after.

 

[-KarL-]

When you say did nothing... care to expand, chap? As both should be decent products, so there may be something in your application process we can change to help you get the longevity/results you're after.

They both work great on plastics but not on the rubber, both are 2/3 years old so unsure if the age has anything to do with it not working so great.

 

[Scrooge]

Has anyone used CQUK in humid conditions (indoors still)?

It's wet as a well digger's ass today

I have mate, it still went on ok in the end but I found it a bit smeary and it took a little longer to work in properly.

Did you give it a go, how did you get on?

 

[aucky]

I have mate, it still went on ok in the end but I found it a bit smeary and it took a little longer to work in properly.

Did you give it a go, how did you get on?

The thought of struggling with it meant I lost all motivation and didn't even get the polishing finished. I'll plough on tomorrow, hopefully the weather is better!

 

[Gally]

Anyone have details on durability of the solution finish?

 

[JamesBryan]

Anyone have details on durability of the solution finish?

Not the 6 months claimed put it that way.

Maybe a month or so and that was prepped properly, degreased and IPA.

 

[JamesBryan]

Need to do an official test to see exactly how long.

May even try a few layers in between drying or using a bit of heat to cure it faster.

 

[aucky]

Mk7 golf covered. Too sparingly?

 

[Stay Puft]

On this 'mint' bumper I bought, it has this. Any idea how to sort it, will it machine polish out?

 

[imprezaworks]

Using solution finish. Bit messy, or i am, but it's very good. And the small bottle will last ages

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[imprezaworks]

Another product that works pretty well. Red 7 alloy/fallout Remover

 

[aucky]

Has anyone ever noticed how s**t they are with paint in Wheeler Dealers?

 

[sburrell93]

Another product that works pretty well. Red 7 alloy/fallout Remover

Are you using it neat or diluted?

 

[imprezaworks]

Neat

 

[Silent_Scone]

Just bought some more Wet Coat, one of my fav products. Repels anything

 

[oreA]

Has anyone ever noticed how s**t they are with paint in Wheeler Dealers?

I agree, in fact I don't think they do anything properly on Wheeler Dealers, I'd never buy a car from them 😂.
I also heard that Ed China is a bit of a diva 😊!

 

[sburrell93]

How long should a bottle of Cquartz DLUX last before going off if it's been properly sealed? Want to seal my refurbed alloys and I've got about half a bottle left somewhere but it's about 2 years old now.

 

[leedsboy]

Smoke smell in Recaros, what's the best way to get rid? Bought some recently and seller failed to mention they smell like they've been in a taxi where the taxi man has smoked and tried to cover up the smell with 1000 air fresheners.

I know it's hard to get rid of fully but what am I best off doing? Will wet vaccing wet them to much and knacker the alcantara? Am I best off cleaning with a microfibre and some interior shampoo?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

How long should a bottle of Cquartz DLUX last before going off if it's been properly sealed? Want to seal my refurbed alloys and I've got about half a bottle left somewhere but it's about 2 years old now.

I've had mine well over a year and it's still all good mate.

 

[yeecup]

Seagull s**t on my roof. Washed it off as soon as I found out after work, it's left a mark on the paint and I've tried to hand polish it out but no joy. So pissed off. Whats my best solution ?

 

[imprezaworks]

Tcut first. Layer polish on top, wipe off.

Others will say crack out some miracle wipe but that above should work. Tcut is easier to remove with the polish on top.

 

[cafcross]

Hairdryer to heat the paint and then polish it out. Amazingly it works really well.

 

[gambit]

Hairdryer to heat the paint and then polish it out. Amazingly it works really well.

Top tip, wish I had of known this earlier

 

[Cliotoby]

On this 'mint' bumper I bought, it has this. Any idea how to sort it, will it machine polish out?
View attachment 162219

Try hand polishing it, if you have a machine try that. Looks like oxidization or dead clear coat.

 

[Cliotoby]

Any one know where I can get good ready mixed paint, clear and hardener from. i am after the new Renault flame red paint to repair some stone chips.

Wont be doing it for a few months maybe even leave till next year

 

[Stay Puft]

Try hand polishing it, if you have a machine try that. Looks like oxidization or dead clear coat.

Tried to get at it with a machine polisher, but it didnt do much. It seems to scratch off, but obviously i dont want to do that!

 

[scratcher]

Tried to get at it with a machine polisher, but it didnt do much. It seems to scratch off, but obviously i dont want to do that!

Did you clay it before polishing?
If it'll come away with a fingernail, it should come off with clay.

 

[Ray Gin]

Can anyone recommend a good car cover? Need to be a big one (Subaru). I bought one off amazon last week and it was crap and very noisy in the wind.

 

[Mr R.]

Can anyone recommend a good car cover? Need to be a big one (Subaru). I bought one off amazon last week and it was crap and very noisy in the wind.

Cover Zone mate.

https://www.cover-zone.com/#nogo

 

[Ray Gin]

Cover Zone mate.

https://www.cover-zone.com/#nogo

Ordered, cheers scott!

 

[Mr R.]

Ordered, cheers scott!

Your welcome mate. [emoji106]

 

[Gally]

Any one know where I can get good ready mixed paint, clear and hardener from. i am after the new Renault flame red paint to repair some stone chips.

Wont be doing it for a few months maybe even leave till next year

Don't do that, order some solvent touch up from a local spray store.

 

[Cliotoby]

Don't do that, order some solvent touch up from a local spray store.

Thank you I will look around for reputable spray shops near me.

Same process as in the DW threads? Just panit on with a brush and shave/wetsand until level?

 

[Silent_Scone]

Cover Zone mate.

https://www.cover-zone.com/#nogo

Jesus Apollo is expensive!

I've been using Halfords all season one on mine regularly, only after the car has had a good clean, never dirty - and never had any issues. Don't intend on using one for the colder months, car is going inside.