Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

Al_G · Oct 18, 2019

30ml of C4 for £19.

Get it before someone spots the mistake lol.

Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer 30ml - Revitalize Tired, Faded, Discoloured Car and Vehicle Trim - Premium Weather Protection, UV Resistant, Leaves No Unattractive Gloss - 2 Year Durability https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IOMDVWA/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Adamm. · Oct 18, 2019

Worth mentioning C4 is the same formula as C1 and C5 just in a different bottle.

Sunglasses_Ron · Oct 18, 2019

Al_G said:
30ml of C4 for £19.

Get it before someone spots the mistake lol.

Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer 30ml - Revitalize Tired, Faded, Discoloured Car and Vehicle Trim - Premium Weather Protection, UV Resistant, Leaves No Unattractive Gloss - 2 Year Durability https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IOMDVWA/?tag=cliospnet01-21

nice one mate!

ordered.

Al_G · Oct 18, 2019

Adamm. said:
Worth mentioning C4 is the same formula as C1 and C5 just in a different bottle.

100% sure?

Adamm. · Oct 18, 2019

Al_G said:
100% sure?

Yeah has been confirmed by Gtechniq themselves in the past.

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=350110

Al_G · Oct 18, 2019

Adamm. said:
Yeah has been confirmed by Gtechniq themselves in the past.

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=350110

Interesting. One for the future.

Sir Nancy Flowers · Oct 18, 2019

For us more mortals when it comes to gtechniq, what does it mean that they're the same?

Adamm. · Oct 18, 2019

They advertise C5 for wheels C1 for paint and C4 for trim but it's all interchangeable.

497adam · Oct 18, 2019

Ordered!

riz · Oct 18, 2019

Ordered.

Gouldy · Oct 18, 2019

I'm looking for advice if anyone can help?

I've recently got a new bike and its matte black. I clean the bike myself every 400 miles when I clean and lubricate the chain. I've never had matte paint on anything before.

My question is; what shampoo stuff do I get for matte paint and how do i take care of it?

Sir Nancy Flowers · Oct 18, 2019

Ordered too.

Al_G · Oct 19, 2019

Gouldy said:
I'm looking for advice if anyone can help?

I've recently got a new bike and its matte black. I clean the bike myself every 400 miles when I clean and lubricate the chain. I've never had matte paint on anything before.

My question is; what shampoo stuff do I get for matte paint and how do i take care of it?

Some manufactures do a matt range.

Check out chemical guys offering.

Chemical Guys HOL99516 – Complete Matte Kit – Wash, Spray Detailer and Sealant/Protectant, 16 oz (3 Items) | Chemical Guys

www.chemicalguysuk.co.uk

Sir Nancy Flowers · Oct 19, 2019

Adamm. said:
They advertise C5 for wheels C1 for paint and C4 for trim but it's all interchangeable.

Still cant get my head around this. How is it that 1 product is for making trim more black and the other is for a layer of last wax like protection?? Marketed differently but theyre the same product I can get my head around but I just dont get how its such a versatile liquid?

Sunglasses_Ron · Oct 19, 2019

Sidnancy said:
Still cant get my head around this. How is it that 1 product is for making trim more black and the other is for a layer of last wax like protection?? Marketed differently but theyre the same product I can get my head around but I just dont get how its such a versatile liquid?

All explained here

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-303850.html

Sir Nancy Flowers · Oct 19, 2019

Sunglasses_Ron said:
All explained here

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-303850.html

What would I do without you? Cheers!

497adam · Oct 19, 2019

Gouldy said:
I'm looking for advice if anyone can help?

I've recently got a new bike and its matte black. I clean the bike myself every 400 miles when I clean and lubricate the chain. I've never had matte paint on anything before.

My question is; what shampoo stuff do I get for matte paint and how do i take care of it?

Is it carbon or aluminium?

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Gouldy · Oct 19, 2019

497adam said:
Is it carbon or aluminium?

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AndyPembs182 · Oct 19, 2019

Al_G said:
30ml of C4 for £19.

Get it before someone spots the mistake lol.

Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer 30ml - Revitalize Tired, Faded, Discoloured Car and Vehicle Trim - Premium Weather Protection, UV Resistant, Leaves No Unattractive Gloss - 2 Year Durability https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IOMDVWA/?tag=cliospnet01-21

And it’s out of stock!

AndyPembs182 · Oct 19, 2019

Not any more they’re not.... :-(

Stay Puft · Oct 19, 2019

So.. my Karcher blew up, and my snowfoam lance as I understand will only fit Karcher. If I change pressure washer brands, can I buy some sort of adapter so the lance fits?

Also.. best VFM pressure washer?

Al_G · Oct 19, 2019

AndyPembs182 said:
And it’s out of stock!

[emoji20]

Mine arrived today. Definitely legit and apparently cheaper than cost.

Al_G · Oct 19, 2019

Davyy said:
So.. my Karcher blew up, and my snowfoam lance as I understand will only fit Karcher. If I change pressure washer brands, can I buy some sort of adapter so the lance fits?

Also.. best VFM pressure washer?

If you want something that’ll last a lifetime buy a Kranzle. Nildisk and Karcher are ok but they tend not to last more than a few years under heavy usage. The stock hoses are also s**t.

imprezaworks · Oct 19, 2019

We use a kranzle machine in work. Lasts years.

Al_G · Oct 19, 2019

imprezaworks said:
We use a kranzle machine in work. Lasts years.

Yep. £500+ but worth every penny. Big initial outlay but you get your money’s worth.

Pressure Washers Archives

www.elitecarcare.co.uk

imprezaworks · Oct 19, 2019

This is the one we use

Kranzle HD 10/122 TS Automatic Pressure Washer

The Kranzle K10 HD/122 TS Automatic HD Portable Series was originally designed for the Hire Trade where heavy duty, low maintenance and exceptionally long life expectancy is a must.

www.theultimatefinish.co.uk

Al_G · Oct 19, 2019

imprezaworks said:
This is the one we use

Kranzle HD 10/122 TS Automatic Pressure Washer

The Kranzle K10 HD/122 TS Automatic HD Portable Series was originally designed for the Hire Trade where heavy duty, low maintenance and exceptionally long life expectancy is a must.

www.theultimatefinish.co.uk

Like it?

I looked at that but I’m thinking I might go for one with a hose reel...

Kranzle K1152 TST with DK Pressure Washer

Buy the Kranzle K1152 TS T with DK Pressure Washer online or call 01628 671213 for advice. Free delivery on qualifying orders. Huge range.

www.elitecarcare.co.uk

Marc. · Oct 20, 2019

Lost out on the C4, gutted

imprezaworks · Oct 20, 2019

Yeah spot on

Sunglasses_Ron · Oct 20, 2019

Davyy said:
So.. my Karcher blew up, and my snowfoam lance as I understand will only fit Karcher. If I change pressure washer brands, can I buy some sort of adapter so the lance fits?

Also.. best VFM pressure washer?

just buy a £100 Nilfisk. It’ll last about 4 to 5 years before it packs up (mine have lasted that long and they’ve that’s with a lot of usage)

spending £500+ on a pressure washer to wash your car once a week just isn’t worth it IMO.

riz · Oct 20, 2019

Karcher k4 from Halfords
Quidco too.

Its water cooled I think and really powerful.

Stay Puft · Oct 20, 2019

Thanks all. I wash the car once a month (if that), so can’t justify £500! Does anyone know about the snow foam lance adapter?

imprezaworks · Oct 20, 2019

If I was to get something for home it would be a larger or similar.

Go baller and get the kranzle lol

cafcross · Oct 20, 2019

Davyy said:
Thanks all. I wash the car once a month (if that), so can’t justify £500! Does anyone know about the snow foam lance adapter?

When you purchase a lance you have to select your adaptor, so I can’t see why you couldn’t phone up Polished Bliss or someone and see if they’ll sell you one separately?

Al_G · Oct 20, 2019

I have a Nilfisk and although it serves a purpose, it’s pretty s**t. The main issue is the hose, it’s plastic and always curls.

Budget for a new hose (about £60). Connections are also cheap plastic.

When I bought my lance I specified what connector to supply.

Clio_fool · Oct 20, 2019

Al_G said:
I have a Nilfisk and although it serves a purpose, it’s pretty s**t. The main issue is the hose, it’s plastic and always curls.

Budget for a new hose (about £60). Connections are also cheap plastic.

When I bought my lance I specified what connector to supply.

Same issue with my Karcher K4, the hose keeps curling up and it boils my piss😠.

Al_G · Oct 20, 2019

0ss said:
Same issue with my Karcher K4, the hose keeps curling up and it boils my piss[emoji34].

I hate it that much I tend to use the hose instead.

Coby. · Oct 21, 2019

Davyy said:
Does anyone know about the snow foam lance adapter?

Various Adaptors for Foam Lances

Foam Lance - Various Adaptors These are high quality replacement adaptors for the professional foam lances. Each of the foam lance adaptors is supplied with a 43mm stainless steel pipe, ready to connect to the Foam Lance. Please make your selection from the drop down above to choose the requir

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Sunglasses_Ron · Oct 21, 2019

Al_G said:
I have a Nilfisk and although it serves a purpose, it’s pretty s**t. The main issue is the hose, it’s plastic and always curls.

Budget for a new hose (about £60). Connections are also cheap plastic.

When I bought my lance I specified what connector to supply.

Rubber hoses are £30 off eBay.

problem solved.

Al_G · Oct 21, 2019

Sunglasses_Ron said:
Rubber hoses are £30 off eBay.

problem solved.

Seen them for £45 (q washers) for 10m. I'd expect 15m to come in at £55.

Either way though the cheaper Karchers and Nilfisks are still pretty crap. Mines nearly 5 years old but rarely used. I'd not buy another.

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