Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Yellow Dave]

when did the sponsorship happen? missed that!

The guys and girls at AF are top people, are always helpfull. It's bits like this that will encourage my custom. It's also helped by the fact their range aren't half bad!

They'vesent me a new prototype wax sample to try out, so will report once I've had a chance to try it out

 

[Chapppers11]

No different to any other metal polish i've used if i'm honest.

Ah fair enough, I can agree with that, they are all similar though.

What do you use normally?

 

[Scrooge]

Autosol or the Autoglym metal polish usually mate.

 

[JD]

It's my go-to metal polish, nothing stands up to it.

Agreed Chattters.

Autosol or the Autoglym metal polish usually mate.

Personal experience, of course I get that, but very surprised. Side by side test with AF Mercury and Autosol on a four exhaust car showed massively different results after using the same pressure, technique, MF only etc.

 

[Chapppers11]

Lol, Mercury was the first AF product I tried, it's awesome!

 

[aucky]

Try doing the brunt of the work with autosol an then finish with a second pass of mercury.

 

[Junior Bear]

Burnt on crap I use mercury or autosol


But for dull metal britemax twins are exceptional if used properly

 

[peanuthead]

I have never clayed a car before so would which BH to get, regular or soft?

or a good one for a newbie as I cant seem to fin BH clay in i4detailing?

 

[Scrooge]

Agreed Chattters.



Personal experience, of course I get that, but very surprised. Side by side test with AF Mercury and Autosol on a four exhaust car showed massively different results after using the same pressure, technique, MF only etc.

Maybe I'm being a spanner. and just not noticing as i've never used them side by side. I don't like change, that's also a problem. Any pics?

 

[JD]

Maybe I'm being a spanner. and just not noticing as i've never used them side by side. I don't like change, that's also a problem. Any pics?

You and me both. Only reason I did was dad asked me to do the R8, so figured it was a perfect "location" to do tests. No photos of side by side, it was for my own interest. Might have some basic photos somewhere that I can dig out, but it will just be of a clean exhaust... lol.

 

[Scrooge]

I'll take your word for it, may have a play next time something comes down the unit with dual exhausts.

Need to sort all my detailing gear as my worktop is full and I keep forgetting what I have

 

[Hixle]

I'll take your word for it, may have a play next time something comes down the unit with dual exhausts.

Need to sort all my detailing gear as my worktop is full and I keep forgetting what I have

Feel free to use mine

 

[Scrooge]

Oooo

 

[Hixle]

I'm meant to be giving it a full protection detail this weekend actually, weather better f**king stay dry!

Brings me onto to a question for everyone. The Abarth has a lot of stickers, any particular products I should avoid getting on them? IronX, etc? The chequred roof is going to be fun to polish :dapprove:

 

[Scrooge]

Products not so much, I have an AMD vinyl sticker on my boot and it gets balsted with all sorts (tardis, tfr, iron x etc) and is still going strong. Your biggest problem will be the polish/compound/whatever building up around the edges of the stickers.

 

[Hixle]

That's a good point Ant. I'll just be extra careful I think! Won't be using the pressure washer with them either.

 

[Scrooge]

It'll look better stickerless anyway

 

[Hixle]

The roof and sidestripes are staying. I'll get the hairdryer on the bonnet scorpion at the weekend

 

[Scrooge]

Good man!

What products will you be using this weekend?

 

[Hixle]

Erm, Tripple, Amigo and AG HD as the LSP. I could do with a new wax, but have better things to spend money on currently! Got some Bilberry/IronX for the wheels, but nothing to seal them with unfortunately.

 

[Scrooge]

Sounds good mate

Just throw some AG HD on the wheels for now and if they're minty mint invest in the gtechniq stuff for wheels.

 

[Lawro]

Need to replace my wax as my R222 has recently ran out. I fancy trying something different could anyone recommend something for Titanium Silver that gives decent results?

 

[Gally]

Obviously R222 isn't the most durable so are you happy with re-applying every now and again?

Budget?

 

[aucky]

Silver? Paint?
Gotta be tough coat.

 

[Gally]

A sealant would definitely be my suggestion.

20% off. Rejuvenate or Tripple and TC combo?

 

[Junior Bear]

What is it about the finish you like the most?

Glow, flake etc?


I've recently put up a thread where I've used a mixture of lsp to monitor the results and durability

Gonna but up some better photos in daylight tomorrow so have a ganders and see what you think.

Best all rounder for titanium IMO is AG HD.


Autofinesse waxes really make the flake pop aswel, I've got spirit on the bonnet and it looks amazing

 

[Junior Bear]

A sealant would definitely be my suggestion.

20% off. Rejuvenate or Tripple and TC combo?

I would agree with silver in general is better to be sealed.


But titanium has insane metallic flake and in my experience the sealants mute it, could be just me of course

 

[Lawro]

Obviously R222 isn't the most durable so are you happy with re-applying every now and again?

Budget?

Yeah, normally apply on a monthly basis so not worried about the durability so much but would be nice to have something slightly more durable I guess.

Budget.. Erm, not silly money ~£50

 

[Junior Bear]

Bouncers 22!


It is logically a £60 wax, because most wax pots are 200ml, but bouncers is 100ml for £30


Defo reccomend it


Any of the bouncer range seems to be getting good feedback tbh, I haven't tried sherbet fizz yet but tried the 22 and vanilla ice. Love them. Have a real special feel to them,

 

[Lawro]

What is it about the finish you like the most?

Glow, flake etc?


I've recently put up a thread where I've used a mixture of lsp to monitor the results and durability

Gonna but up some better photos in daylight tomorrow so have a ganders and see what you think.

Best all rounder for titanium IMO is AG HD.


Autofinesse waxes really make the flake pop aswel, I've got spirit on the bonnet and it looks amazing

I love the metallic flake in the paint, best colour in the sun.

 

[Junior Bear]

I love the metallic flake in the paint, best colour in the sun.

Amen

 

[aucky]

Bouncers 22!


It is logically a £60 wax, because most wax pots are 200ml, but bouncers is 100ml for £30


Defo reccomend it

B22 is insane (I don't usually do write-us)

 

[Junior Bear]

Good read that was!


Need to try aerospace sometime. Seems expensive though?! Is it just because you can spray and leave, whereas the other products in this category require some actual work to get good results

 

[aucky]

Most temporary trim products require the same amount of work (G4 etc aside), but a bottle will last a LONG time.

I can't comment on the highly regarded AF revive.

 

[Junior Bear]

Ive got revive, really like it.


But tried gtechniq permanent trim today, I though it would be difficult and I'd run Into problems. But it was easy as f**k, was quite suprised

 

[aucky]

Oh yeah, on trim its hard to go too wrong really. Paint is another matter though. If you've got G4 there's not much point in getting Aero303

Most recent use ^

 

[Junior Bear]

G or C? I've got all the G range, only got C5, but it's the same thing as C4 essentially

 

[aucky]

Sorry, C

 

[MatthewR]

I really liked auto bright obsession on silver.. Felt much more expensive than a£30 wax!

 

[peanuthead]

This may be a silly question but here it goes, If/when i get the hang of using my new DA i was thinikng of doing my wifes car. However on the rear bumper there is a scuff which someone nicely left in a carpark. Most of the scuff seem to be in the clearcoat but a few scratches have gonr to the paint plastic.

What should I do regarding poilish an area like this? stay way completely?