Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

imprezaworks · May 6, 2019

We have a rupes in work thinking about it. I think it's older than time itself though.

imprezaworks · May 19, 2019

Best heavy cut pad?. Used the chem guys which is ok.

What about the lake country (yellow)

Or would say much as a muchness?

JamesBryan · May 19, 2019

Microfibre cutting pads will be the best.

imprezaworks · May 19, 2019

Who do you suggest to buy from mate

TheEvilGiraffe · May 19, 2019

TomSx said:
Can anyone recommend a good wheel brush?

B&Q paintbrush.

Get one with no metal on it, or put duct tape over the metal bit to save your wheels....

No, seriously.

JamesBryan · May 19, 2019

imprezaworks said:
Who do you suggest to buy from mate

If it's 5-6 inch ones you need, Meguiars still do them. They're the OG microfibre pads that changed the game when they came out.

riz · May 19, 2019

leeds2592 said:
All I'm wanting is something that will take quite a bit of dirt off before I touch it with the wash mitt, 2 bucket method etc etc.

Was looking at try the ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash.

Valet pro citrus is good.

In2detailing have a good foam that smells of cherries etc.

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Sunglasses_Ron · May 19, 2019

imprezaworks said:
Who do you suggest to buy from mate

Rupes microfibre pads

Get them from slims

I’m going to be using them with CarPro clearcut

imprezaworks · May 19, 2019

Ok with a das pro?..

JamesBryan · May 19, 2019

They'd probably work, but obviously they were designed to be used with a Rupes machine.

I know Jim from WhiteDetails uses the Meg's type ones. Lake Country do a similar microfibre pad too.

Sunglasses_Ron · May 19, 2019

imprezaworks said:
Ok with a das pro?..

Yeah im sure they would be fine for any DA machine.

Sir Nancy Flowers · May 21, 2019

Alright guys. Ive got a titanium Silver 182 with what I would consider to be med - light swirls. Doesnt appear its been repainted at any stage. What colour CG Hex Logic pads should I be using?

scalino65 · May 21, 2019

hi. My snow foam lance has packed up after a good few years. Could anyone recommend a decent replacement please. i think i paid about 30-40 quid for the last one. Same sort of price would be good. many thanks.

scalino65 · May 21, 2019

this dodojuice one any good?
https://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/washing-drying/snow-foam-lance/snow-foam-lance.html

Sunglasses_Ron · May 21, 2019

scalino65 said:
this dodojuice one any good?
https://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/washing-drying/snow-foam-lance/snow-foam-lance.html

That’s the one I’ve got mate. So far so good.

Sir Nancy Flowers · May 21, 2019

scalino65 said:
hi. My snow foam lance has packed up after a good few years. Could anyone recommend a decent replacement please. i think i paid about 30-40 quid for the last one. Same sort of price would be good. many thanks.

I have the Autobrite Direct one. My first snow foam lance so cant comment on others but its brilliant. Only slight issue ive had is that the metal fixing is beginning to cross thread the plastic bottle.

Geddes · May 27, 2019

Just noticed the leather stuff i have have is only the Leather Conditioner not the Cleaner. My Dad has a very old bottle of Meguirs Leather / Conditioner. Question is is the Meguirs still ok to use regardless of the age / does it go off?

Or should i buy a seperate Leather Cleaner?

Geddes · May 28, 2019

Another question,

On a video i saw, it mentions that on a brand new car just from the showroom. The paint needs to breath i.e gases to escape for a fair few months. I.E not able to use Wax, Sealant and so on, Is this true?

JamesBryan · May 28, 2019

Geddes said:
Another question,

On a video i saw, it mentions that on a brand new car just from the showroom. The paint needs to breath i.e gases to escape for a fair few months. I.E not able to use Wax, Sealant and so on, Is this true?

True for fresh paint, but one from a showroom will have been painted weeks/months before.

riz · May 30, 2019

Geddes said:
Just noticed the leather stuff i have have is only the Leather Conditioner not the Cleaner. My Dad has a very old bottle of Meguirs Leather / Conditioner. Question is is the Meguirs still ok to use regardless of the age / does it go off?

Or should i buy a seperate Leather Cleaner?

Not sure but cheap Pears Soap from a chemist cleans leather really well.

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JamesBryan · May 30, 2019

DrLeather wipes are good.

Geddes · May 30, 2019

Just googled it and the Leather Cleaner itself donesn't go off but the Conditioner does. I'll have to invest in some Cleaner, thanks for the recomendations

Silent_Scone · May 31, 2019

This is a loaded question, but does anyone know if it would be OK to use Megs Hybrid Ceramic Wax as a top up over Britemax Igneous?

I'm not a huge fan of Remax as it's wipe off.

Adamm. · May 31, 2019

Si02 based so essentially the same thing and should be fine. If you dont like to wipe off Gyeon wet coat is good stuff and worth a look at. Gtechniq C2v3 is wipe off but really easy to use tbh.

Silent_Scone · May 31, 2019

Adamm. said:
Si02 based so essentially the same thing and should be fine. If you dont like to wipe off Gyeon wet coat is good stuff and worth a look at. Gtechniq C2v3 is wipe off but really easy to use tbh.

Yeah that's my thinking also. Remax mk2 can be applied neat and wet but you just contaminate the drying towel, it's definitely better as a wipe on wipe off application which is effort for a top up.

Coby. · May 31, 2019

Forgot how long all this 'detailing' lark takes.

Just stripped the car right back, Quick whip around with the DA to get a bit of clarity back in the paint and a coat of Reload. Job jobbed.

riz · Jun 2, 2019

Yup i was doing round my car with a DA. Couldn't really be arsed to do the lower half of the car.

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Matt e · Jul 3, 2019

has anyone seen that amazon are doing there own car cleaning products now? 1st time ive seen them so might have been doing them for a while. theyve got shampoo, wheel cleaner, snow foam

AmazonBasics Ultimate Car Wash 500ml Flip Cap Bottle: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

Amazon Basics Super Foam Cleaner 500ml Flip Cap Bottle: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

Amazon Basics Car Paint Polish 500ml Flip Cap Bottle: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

AmazonBasics Bug & Dirt Remover 500ml Trigger Spray: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

AmazonBasics Car Glass Cleaner 500ml Trigger Spray: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

Amazon Basics Smart Wheel Cleaner 500ml Trigger Spray: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

www.amazon.co.uk

imprezaworks · Jul 3, 2019

Yeah spotted them the other week. Not looked into wether they are good.

Gus · Jul 3, 2019

Their wheel cleaner is pretty good. Bought a few of those when it was on sale.

Sir Nancy Flowers · Jul 3, 2019

Seen a few reviews on detailing world. Seems like its decent enough for the money. Nothing to write home about. Worth a try if they're cheap though?

Stay Puft · Jul 3, 2019

The clean and hand polish..

CrippsCorner · Jul 3, 2019

I'm sure they're all much like for like but anyone recommend a detailing brush? Just something to scrub over the grills whilst it's foamy and also I've just sent away to get my calipers resprayed so want to keep them looking fresh (without having to remove the wheels)

Matt e · Jul 4, 2019

how big are you after? detail factory are nice and soft, you can get the Chinese copies off aliexpress

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Sunglasses_Ron · Jul 4, 2019

CrippsCorner said:
I'm sure they're all much like for like but anyone recommend a detailing brush? Just something to scrub over the grills whilst it's foamy and also I've just sent away to get my calipers resprayed so want to keep them looking fresh (without having to remove the wheels)

The valet pro ones are decent

benji93 · Jul 4, 2019

I have autobrites set, got them on their sale for 9 quid i think, really good set

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CrippsCorner · Jul 5, 2019

Thanks, I'll check them out. After quite a small one to fit behind wheel spokes etc.

leeds2592 · Jul 6, 2019

I've had a set of these for about 7 years now and they're still decent. Granted I've not used them like every weekend but still incredible value for money!

Envy Car Care 5 Brush detailing valeting set - Envy Car Care

Envy Car Care, the home of the famous Envy Brushes! (Where else but here?!) We have huge stocks of brushes for immediate dispatch of all shapes and sizes.

www.envycarcare.co.uk

Mk1T · Jul 13, 2019

Guys, has anyone here used Soft99 King Of Gloss? It's basically a wax I've been meaning to get for some time, I finally got some today whilst it was 8x nectar points LOL.

I don't really know how to apply it yet, but I've also got myself a 'Clay mitt' to try, so my plan is;-

Snowfoam

Rinse

Shampoo like mad

Any tar remover gets done now

Shampoo again

Rinse

Loads of shampoo for lube and then clay mitt?

- Do I need to shampoo again now?

Then try the new king of gloss afterwards?

God damn noobs.. cheers

Gus · Jul 13, 2019

Mk1T said:
Guys, has anyone here used Soft99 King Of Gloss? It's basically a wax I've been meaning to get for some time, I finally got some today whilst it was 8x nectar points LOL.

I don't really know how to apply it yet, but I've also got myself a 'Clay mitt' to try, so my plan is;-

Snowfoam

Rinse

Shampoo like mad

Any tar remover gets done now

Shampoo again

Rinse

Loads of shampoo for lube and then clay mitt?

- Do I need to shampoo again now?

Then try the new king of gloss afterwards?

God damn noobs.. cheers

Sounds like a good plan. What I would do is whilst claying use snowfoam to lubricate the car so foam a few panels then clay whilst soapy. But yes ,wash after claying .

King of gloss is incredible for value , I think it's £20 for a big tin. If you have the money get fusso light or fusso dark too . Fusso by soft99 lasts absolutely ages. My go to on my daily car is fusso, then after the next wash a week later king of gloss on top.

King of gloss is great though,nice and easy to use . Remember not to apply it thick!

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