Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[imprezaworks]

Just given duragloss wax spray a go over their polish. Nice to use.

 

[Gally]

I can't be arsed with waxes anymore. I live by a farm. I need something hardy.

I've been using this AutoAllure rapidcoat and its really good. Surprised by its protection and longevity.

What's a good easy Spray Sealant with bulletproof protection?

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It's the ease of use!

Carpro reload is very good. Even hydro2 everytime you wash works.

Sonax bsd is actually really really good but needs mixed with a QD to make it nice to use.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I can't be arsed with waxes anymore. I live by a farm. I need something hardy.

I've been using this AutoAllure rapidcoat and its really good. Surprised by its protection and longevity.

What's a good easy Spray Sealant with bulletproof protection?

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I liked the auto allure stuff aswell. First spray sealent I'd ever used though to be fair

 

[James H]

Polishing... Doing the drivers door today and found the rear half of the door comes out nice and clear, the front half is still a tad hazy.

I've used yellow hex with ultimate compound, 6 - 8 passes. Then Menzerna sf3500 on a green hex pad for another 6-8 passes.

I am pretty sure the cars had paint on the front end in the past, is this the most likely cause of the difference? Should I compound and polish again to see if it comes up better 2nd time round?

 

[JamesBryan]

Polishing... Doing the drivers door today and found the rear half of the door comes out nice and clear, the front half is still a tad hazy.

I've used yellow hex with ultimate compound, 6 - 8 passes. Then Menzerna sf3500 on a green hex pad for another 6-8 passes.

I am pretty sure the cars had paint on the front end in the past, is this the most likely cause of the difference? Should I compound and polish again to see if it comes up better 2nd time round?

I’d say so yeah, it’s probably been blended at some point.

 

[Gally]

Sounds like the door was blended poorly before.

 

[James H]

@gally @JamesBryan

Keep polishing it or just live with it?

 

[Gus]

I bought a spare wheel recently - a 17" 200 cup speedline wheel in satin black. The inside of the wheel is heavily caked in brake dust. Its the worst ive seen and im having massive issues in shifting it. Ive tried neat wonder wheels , iron off and its only improving it slightly. Is there any wheel acids I can use to speed things up. Does claying heavy brake dust work?

 

[Gus]

@gally @JamesBryan

Keep polishing it or just live with it?

Id be going with a fine pad along with a fine refining polish to make it as shiny as is possible. A soft flat finishing pad is better than a hexlogic pad for refining, something like Menzerna 3800 is really good as a finishing polish.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I bought a spare wheel recently - a 17" 200 cup speedline wheel in satin black. The inside of the wheel is heavily caked in brake dust. Its the worst ive seen and im having massive issues in shifting it. Ive tried neat wonder wheels , iron off and its only improving it slightly. Is there any wheel acids I can use to speed things up. Does claying heavy brake dust work?

Ask @Daniel mate

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I bought a spare wheel recently - a 17" 200 cup speedline wheel in satin black. The inside of the wheel is heavily caked in brake dust. Its the worst ive seen and im having massive issues in shifting it. Ive tried neat wonder wheels , iron off and its only improving it slightly. Is there any wheel acids I can use to speed things up. Does claying heavy brake dust work?

Daniel told me to buy some acid stuff from eBay but I can’t find it on there. I’ve got 5 litres of the stuff so can send you some if you’re struggling mate.

 

[DannyR]

I bought a spare wheel recently - a 17" 200 cup speedline wheel in satin black. The inside of the wheel is heavily caked in brake dust. Its the worst ive seen and im having massive issues in shifting it. Ive tried neat wonder wheels , iron off and its only improving it slightly. Is there any wheel acids I can use to speed things up. Does claying heavy brake dust work?

Have you tried any neat thinners? That should sort it out

 

[Gally]

@gally @JamesBryan

Keep polishing it or just live with it?

It's an interesting one. Especially running a bodyshop I see how bad these jobs can be. Light finish polish for me also.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Britemax interior dressing works well in the bay, too.

 

[imprezaworks]

What iron remover we using?

Bilt Hamber was voted the best in a video I watched on YouTube. Anyone tried anything else and been impressed? Everyone loves an under dog lol. And cheaper??

 

[Gally]

A lot are similar these days. Autosmarts one isn't too bad but nothing beats Iron X still and I've used them all. We even did a test.

 

[imprezaworks]

Autosmart tardis? Yeah have used that. It’s cheaper but not as good. Tried red 7 again today, that was ok.

 

[andy_coops]

Bilt Hamber’s my go to at work. Tried a few but always come back to it. Britemax Iron Max also worth a look - doesn’t smell anywhere near as nasty and pretty effective too.

 

[Cerrone]

I’ve always used iron-x and it does exactly what it says ok the bottle so I’ve never even looked at trying something else!

 

[JamesBryan]

Gyeon Iron seems to work a bit better for me.

 

[imprezaworks]

What’s the biggest ingredient to make a difference between them all?

 

[JamesBryan]

What’s the biggest ingredient to make a difference between them all?

Ammonia, Citric Acid and Thioglycolic Acid.

The last one was is the stuff that does the work essentially and the Ammonia brings with mix to a more ph neutral state. Also gives it that nasty smell.

 

[Bluebeard]

I bought a spare wheel recently - a 17" 200 cup speedline wheel in satin black. The inside of the wheel is heavily caked in brake dust. Its the worst ive seen and im having massive issues in shifting it. Ive tried neat wonder wheels , iron off and its only improving it slightly. Is there any wheel acids I can use to speed things up. Does claying heavy brake dust work?

Gus my man, I use this (horrible horrible stuff!) to get caked brake dust off. I wouldn’t use it regularly and I only use it to get my wheels clean and then because I stay on top of them, I never need it again.
Don’t do it on your mums finest block paving either, it has a habit of burning the floor...
but it’s epic at removing the most stubborn of brake dust!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/221866400670

 

[Silent_Scone]

Just picked up some remax from Britemax. Very easy application and don't need to apply hardly any product.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Can anyone recommend window cleaner that doesn't smear to f**k? Tried Autoglym, Meguiars and another one today (forget the name) all terrible.

 

[Gally]

Most are cheap s**t! Dooka glass and klin glass cloth.

 

[imprezaworks]

Nilglass seems good.

 

[JamesBryan]

Can anyone recommend window cleaner that doesn't smear to f**k? Tried Autoglym, Meguiars and another one today (forget the name) all terrible.

3M foaming glass cleaner.

 

[Gally]

Tis awesome if you can find it!

 

[aucky]

Gtechniq G6

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

CarPro Eraser is still the best thing I’ve ever used to clean glass.

 

[Scrooge]

That ^ it’s all I use on glass

 

[JamesBryan]

Tis awesome if you can find it!

Amazon was the last place I got some from.

 

[riz]

Can anyone recommend window cleaner that doesn't smear to f**k? Tried Autoglym, Meguiars and another one today (forget the name) all terrible.

This stuff is really good.

https://angelwax.co.uk/product/vision-superior-automotive-glass-cleaner/

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[imprezaworks]

Kranzle foam lance. Best place?. Think kranzle is £25 delivered.

Snow foam?. Let it snow. Which one, and decent too.

Tar

 

[CrippsCorner]

Thanks for the suggestions. I've got 3 bottles of shite to get through at the moment lol might as well use them up... but booked this for later

 

[Gally]

Kranzle foam lance. Best place?. Think kranzle is £25 delivered.

Snow foam?. Let it snow. Which one, and decent too.

Tar

Bilthamber actually cleans.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Can anyone recommend window cleaner that doesn't smear to f**k? Tried Autoglym, Meguiars and another one today (forget the name) all terrible.

Try a new waffle weave MF before a new glass cleaner. I've used AG and megs glass cleaners around the house to use them up and not find them smear. If you do change give carpro eraser instead.

 

[cafcross]

+1 for Bilt Hamber Auto Foam

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers.

And shampoo? Fancy trying a new one.