Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[BIFCAIDS]

I tend to put the sponge in a freezer bag 👌

 

[Jekyll]

Nice tip. I have some spare bags so will do that also, just in case the lid pops off.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone like car chem products?. They are doing their mystery box buy.

6x500ml bottles at 9.99

Starts in 24 hours.

 

[riz]

Do I need this?🤣🤣

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[Jekyll]

There some confusion as to what that is it seems.

Pre wash? Replacing auto foam? A mix of both?

 

[imprezaworks]

Forensic detailing has just brought a video out on it

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Anyone like car chem products?. They are doing their mystery box buy.

6x500ml bottles at 9.99

Starts in 24 hours.

I’ve just ordered this

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah me too.

 

[leedsboy]

Right, hear me out with this.

Just tried improving some headlights I've just put on the Clio. They were in bad shape before hand and they've improved but still lacking clarity and I'm not sure why. Wet and dryed using 1200 then 1500 then 2000. Then polished with a DA8, Green hex logic pad and Scholl S20 black. After a few hits, I went to an orange hex logic pad then back to green.

As I say, big improvement but lacking clarity. Especially compared to when I did my grey ones at @Louis using Menzerna.

Do I need to wet and dry more? Or maybe get some Menzerna 2500 or higher? Thoughts on a postcard.

Can see the outer bit which is Hazy but the inner bit which looks pretty good actually.

 

[Amos91]

I'd work up to 3000 grit before going to compounding.

 

[-Jamie-]

Anyone like car chem products?. They are doing their mystery box buy.

6x500ml bottles at 9.99

Starts in 24 hours.

Yeah ordered the litre one, can't grumble for 20 quid posted

 

[Darren S]

I wonder what products (other than fire?) might help this 1-series I saw earlier today??

 

[imprezaworks]

Ha ha

 

[KitsonRis]

I’ve seen cars stored in hedges and ditches in better condition than that! It why are the wheels clean?

 

[KitsonRis]

In cleaning news, just ordered some AMDetails new hybrid range sealant and detailer. The sealant is described as “technically a ceramic coating but we don’t want to say it is as it’s cheating a bit”. This means I’ll have to give the Clio a good clean when it arrives and that will only highlight the need for a respray.

 

[imprezaworks]

I’ve seen cars stored in hedges and ditches in better condition than that! It why are the wheels clean?

Maybe the owner likes the look.

 

[MLB]

I’ve seen cars stored in hedges and ditches in better condition than that! It why are the wheels clean?

Must be used because the windows are clean as well and there's air in the tyres. I'd love to work on that for a couple of days!

 

[Darren S]

Must be used because the windows are clean as well and there's air in the tyres. I'd love to work on that for a couple of days!

Bet it smells like a tramp’s nutsack inside though. 🤢

 

[Matt e]

still got tax and mot on it and its insured

 

[Coby.]

#Scene

 

[MLB]

Bet it smells like a tramp’s nutsack inside though. 🤢

Would be awesome if it was squeaky clean inside, m3 seats, sports steering wheel etc just keeping the exterior filthy to not attract any attention!

You could park this anywhere without risking it getting stolen.

 

[Matt e]

i think its attracts more attention looking like that, than it would clean

 

[leedsboy]

I'd work up to 3000 grit before going to compounding.

Reckon that's the issue? I've ordered some more wet and dry as I only had the aforementioned grades to hand yesterday.

May pick up some Menzerna 2500 and 3500 as well to give them a bash, as from doing my grey ones, I know they react great to those products.

 

[riz]

I’ve just ordered this

Car Chem stuff any good?
I'm tempted

 

[imprezaworks]

I think so yeah

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Car Chem stuff any good?
I'm tempted

I’ve never tried any of it. Just thought for a tenner it was worth a punt.

 

[Jekyll]

I'm looking for a new wheel brush. I need to replace my EZ wheel brush, but is the wheel woolies a proffered choice? Has anybody got experience with both?

 

[KitsonRis]

@Dr Jekyll I bought my brother THESE wheel brushes for Christmas and they are really good. I will be getting myself a set

 

[imprezaworks]

No idea if these are what you need. Spotted them advertised yesterday on detailing world.

 

[Amos91]

I'm looking for a new wheel brush. I need to replace my EZ wheel brush, but is the wheel woolies a proffered choice? Has anybody got experience with both?

I've got both and still tend to use the EZ brush the most, it is the most versatile I find for various alloy designs.

 

[riz]

I'm looking for a new wheel brush. I need to replace my EZ wheel brush, but is the wheel woolies a proffered choice? Has anybody got experience with both?

The new Megs one is perfect

 

[riz]

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Also I got some orange microfiber gloves from eBay too for wheels. Megs brush is great and a Mandingo handle, can't imagine it snapping

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone tried a nice glaze recently

 

[riz]

This stuff is really good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00782LZN4/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Plus with Wilko's glass cloth. I can finally get stream free windows.

 

[Hxrry]

Managed to get the new detailed protected by some Infinity Wax Graphene Wax, truly a brilliant product. I recommend it to everyone already!!

 

[fakeConcern]

Anyone use Gtechniq W6 on wheels? A mate of mine reckons it's pretty good, I've only ever used C4 Trim restorer by them and that is very good so I wondered.

 

[MLB]

Managed to get the new detailed protected by some Infinity Wax Graphene Wax, truly a brilliant product. I recommend it to everyone already!!

View attachment 1521625

Looks great!

How was it to use, buff off etc? Did you use it outdoors?

 

[imprezaworks]

Need to try this at some point

 

[Hxrry]

Looks great!

How was it to use, buff off etc? Did you use it outdoors?

It spreads amazing, almost like butter. A little definitely goes a long way! The way it buffs off is ridiculously easy. The gloss and slickness afterwards is great, and it beads up amazingly. Will post a pic tomorrow morning!

No mate was waxed inside the unit

 

[MLB]

That shine!

Sounds interesting, I definitely don't need more wax but might get one of the 50ml pots to try it.

Does it have a specific cure time that would make it more difficult to apply outside? I'd love to be able to work indoors like that..