Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

Perfect Adam. Diluted bsd is a great drying aid. I would try the same with the rapid detailer when drying then c2v3. Also get a bottle of Zaino z8 for black! Insane!

 

[Adamm.]

Perfect Adam. Diluted bsd is a great drying aid. I would try the same with the rapid detailer when drying then c2v3. Also get a bottle of Zaino z8 for black! Insane!

Yep got 1 bottle of BSD left so might try the rapid detailer next. I really should get Z8 I had it once but enchanged it for C2v3 because I wanted the durability but this summer the Z8 has got to be worth a try I think.

 

[imprezaworks]

Z8 is top

 

[Gally]

SO is a summer choice but every single time I use it on a dark colour it just melts my mind. My colleague used it on a black X5 once and I came back for lunch and i couldn't believe what it looked like for a wipe on product.

 

[imprezaworks]

I highly recommend trying garage therapy sigma. I over dosed on auto foam to remove some previous protection. Used super suds pH shampoo and srp polish. Two goes with the therapy stuff

 

[Jekyll]

What brushes are people using for inside the arches?

 

[JamesBryan]

What brushes are people using for inside the arches?

Vikan long handle brush.

 

[Jekyll]

@JamesBryan this one?

Vikan 522252 Long Handled Car Brush 420mm Wheels Wheel Arches Bodywork Wash 5705025222523 | eBay

Item number: 522252.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[JamesBryan]

@JamesBryan this one?

Vikan 522252 Long Handled Car Brush 420mm Wheels Wheel Arches Bodywork Wash 5705025222523 | eBay

Item number: 522252.

www.ebay.co.uk

Yeah mate, it's great.

 

[Jekyll]

Perfect, thanks. Just ordered 👍

 

[imprezaworks]

I found it too soft

 

[JamesBryan]

Fine for plastic lined arches with the right degreaser.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone used garage therapy decon. I'm absolutely in love with their sigma

 

[jp_lcr]

Anyone used garage therapy decon. I'm absolutely in love with their sigma

I'm starting to think you make up some product names as a wind up to test us all? Have you tried "soapy tip w**k" for the shiniest exhaust tips around.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Right, been 10 years since I've picked up my DAS6, but I'm gonna give a couple of cars a going over in next few weeks. What's the latest and greatest pad and polish combo?

Also, does stuff go off? I've got a bottle of black hole that's 10+ years old, is it worth using or just lob it and buy something else?

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm starting to think you make up some product names as a wind up to test us all? Have you tried "soapy tip w**k" for the shiniest exhaust tips around.

Your in the wrong section if you don't know what they are 👍

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Right, been 10 years since I've picked up my DAS6, but I'm gonna give a couple of cars a going over in next few weeks. What's the latest and greatest pad and polish combo?

Also, does stuff go off? I've got a bottle of black hole that's 10+ years old, is it worth using or just lob it and buy something else?

Im a big fan of CarPro essence

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Im a big fan of CarPro essence

Which pad would you recommend with it?

 

[riz]

Anyone used garage therapy decon. I'm absolutely in love with their sigma

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Not sure I could justify using it once a year.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Which pad would you recommend with it?

I think last time used a hex logic finishing pad

 

[imprezaworks]

Which snow foam lance do you guys have. @NeverTooLate its part of the pressure washer and sprays foam 👍.

 

[riz]

I use the in2detailing one. Which seems the same as every other one for the last few years.
It does the job but I wouldn't say it's great, it does leak a bit.

 

[riz]

I also bought some of the AG Snowfoam. It's actually pretty good, the dwell time and thickness is decent

 

[JamesBryan]

The same CleanYourCar lance I bought in 2009.

Solid thing, never had to open it up to clean or anything.

 

[Coby.]

I've had the Autobrite one for years and still works well.

 

[imprezaworks]

Have asked for cleaning bits for my birthday but may invest in a better lance

 

[Gally]

Right, been 10 years since I've picked up my DAS6, but I'm gonna give a couple of cars a going over in next few weeks. What's the latest and greatest pad and polish combo?

Also, does stuff go off? I've got a bottle of black hole that's 10+ years old, is it worth using or just lob it and buy something else?

White hexalogic pad or yellow rupes pad in the correct size. Pair with maybe auto finesse triple, can be a little fussy, or dodo lime prime for old school effect or cleanser polish from built hamber, a personal fave.

All with leave you thinking you've corrected the car. Coat of wax or spray wax or something and you're golden.

Das 6 and some glazing/light polishing are what it's all about for me. Amazing results for us amateurs and no drama or expense.

Throw the black hole away.

 

[imprezaworks]

Just put an order in for garage therapy decon shampoo, kkd force snow foam and another bottle of sigma.

Oh and a second hand flex 3401.

 

[riz]

Was hoping you would get QDX graphene so I could buy it in a month

 

[imprezaworks]

Sigma ftw

 

[imprezaworks]

Magnifoam was on offer at ecp for £6, 500ml. Seems decent stuff and looks cool lol

 

[Matt e]

aldi have got wonder wheels for £5 at the moment (£9 in halfords)

https://www.aldi.co.uk/wonder-wheels-colour-active/p/707564428960400

 

[imprezaworks]

Has anyone got a wax called ocd nubela

 

[Hxrry]

Gave my little inferno a spruce up ready for caffeine & machine on Monday!

 

[MLB]

Can't really show up in a dirty car anymore can you?

 

[Hxrry]

Can't really show up in a dirty car anymore can you?

My old man will be driving there in the inferno, I'll be in front in the merc lol..

But yes can't have a dirty car any more. First sign of sun I was outside today doing my car as it was disgusting

 

[Marc.]

So, guys, I need to renew some of my collection.

I want to protect both a dark grey car (almost Gunmetal grey), and a Red one - both brand new.

I do have some stuff in my collection, but I haven't bought any new gear for probably 3 years.

I need:

• DAS-6 pads
• Cloths
• Glaze (are they still used)
• Sealant (again, I'm aware time has moved on so much, so I'm probably out of the loop)

Any brands / sites that I should be aiming for?

 

[imprezaworks]

Loads and loads of choices mate. Will do a quick list


Pads. Rupes yellow is good for an all in one cutting pad.

Stick with the known makes if you want a dedicated polishing pad.

Kitlrkland towels. £23 for 36, last ages and imo very good

Glazes. My fav is amigo but 50cal, black hole, infinity dark glaze are all very good and easy to use.

Sealant. Wax or spray?

I highly highly highly recommend sigma by garage therapy. Looks awesome on any colours.

Other opinions will of course follow but its a start mate.

Have fun.

 

[Matt e]

Was hoping you would get QDX graphene so I could buy it in a month

I've got a bottle of QDX graphene if you were after one, it's about 99% full

 

[imprezaworks]

A not very scientific nor pic heavy showing the products but hey.

Garage therapy decon shampoo. Used in a lance (50ml) and roughly 500ml of water. Foamed well and cleaned good. Then used in a wash bucket (65ml). Definetly helps degrade the lsp. Which is what I was aiming for.

Kkd blizzard force snow foam. This is very good. Used roughly 100ml in a lance with 900ml water. Foams great and cleans well. Would buy again..

Angelwax stripped ease. To help remove wax and polishes. Easy to use.

Chemical guys black light. Slight confusion over what it is. I used it as a glaze after srp. Will be waxing with ag uhd tomo.

Few shampoos I've tried.

Odk jet. Pretty decent.
Simplewax suds. Very good.
1900:1 car chem. My favourite.

Tac system ultra foam. This I really liked.

Bought another drying towel. I have one and its ace. But if your looking for maximum absorbency on an untreated car it's not great.