Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

How good is Dodo Juice born to be mild. Seriously impressed.

Anything else from their range worth having?

Lime prime is just as old school as it gets. Cleanses, glazes and fills. Born to be mild takes some beating for old school.

if you fancy adding layers of wax grab one that matches your car. In fairness rainforest rub and purple haze were favourites.

always loved dodo.

 

[riz]

I used Purple Haze on my RB in 2007 and it was great.

What about their spray sealants ?

I used some Car Pro Hydro earlier which I had knocking around and the gloss it left was great.

 

[Hxrry]

What's everyone's pre wash.

Better half's qashqai (no and no laughter) was a bit minging. Road grime etc. Experiemented with a few things before washing.

Autosmart tfr. Mmm.
8 below. Not too impressed.
Surfex hd. Decent enough.

I'm keen to try a decent one and my snow foam may go to thr back of the shelf. Well bar auto foam (running out)

I know there's a lot of choice out there. I've managed to convince a few people to switch over to Citrus Blast now. It's incredibly powerful if used neat, but still very effective when diluted. I use Citrus pre-wash instead of snowfoam for 75% of my cleans.

Don't forget cliosport20

CITRUS BLAST

Citrus Blast is pre-wash that effortlessly removes road film, bugs and general grime. It's important to remove as much of these things before a contact wash, and that's exactly what this product has been designed to do. The formula is safe to use on all protected surfaces like ceramic coatings...

so-wax.com

 

[leedsboy]

Managed to finally use the Infinity Wax Rapid Detailer that came in the surprise box the other month. Thought I’d give it a go on the Mazda seeing as though I’m selling it

Photos don’t quite do it justice, it looks glossy af in real life.

 

[Gally]

Has it been polished at all?

 

[imprezaworks]

Used rapid detailer today on top of srp. Decent.

 

[Gally]

I used Purple Haze on my RB in 2007 and it was great.

What about their spray sealants ?

I used some Car Pro Hydro earlier which I had knocking around and the gloss it left was great.

I don't like red mist etc from them. So many other spray sealants out there. Especially nostalgic ones.

 

[leedsboy]

Has it been polished at all?

Nope, it could do with it tbh as Mazda paintwork is shite, especially Soul Red but pointless with me selling it.

 

[Gus]

Managed to finally use the Infinity Wax Rapid Detailer that came in the surprise box the other month. Thought I’d give it a go on the Mazda seeing as though I’m selling it

Photos don’t quite do it justice, it looks glossy af in real life.

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That has to be one my all time favourite car colours. The pictures dont do this colour justice, in the sun the way it pops is incredible.

 

[leedsboy]

That has to be one my all time favourite car colours. The pictures dont do this colour justice, in the sun the way it pops is incredible.

Yep it’s such a mega colour. I never set out for a red one when I was looking but so glad I got one. I think the 6 is just a great looking estate in general though, pity the engines are dog s**t 😂

 

[Gally]

I was just interested as it looked so good even without polishing!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Anyone else experienced this? Cause for complaints or am I being a damp flannel?

Suppose it's only being used for arches but still....

 

[Adamm.]

I'd complain no reason the company wouldn't just exchange it. Yeah seems a bit petty but that looks like its missing a bunch of brissles to me and at the end of the day they aren't cheap either.

 

[Tommo.]

Looks like it’s just deformed a bit in storage/transit. If you heat it up a bit it should sort itself out. I think it’s quite common with these.

 

[Matt e]

warm water will bring it back to shape

 

[Adamm.]

I did nearly suggest the warm water because I have one and it's sometimes out of shape too but the bristles don't look bunched up like they do when it's out of shape. Worth a try though.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Cheers lads. I've already logged a return with Amazon (they were cheapest). I'll give it some warm water and see if it returns to shape 🤟

 

[MLB]

As above, warm water should do the trick, I've got three ez detail brushes and they all do this.

 

[JamesBryan]

Hottest water from your tap (not boiling) will bring it back if bristles are deformed.

 

[Al_G]

What's everyone's pre wash.

Better half's qashqai (no and no laughter) was a bit minging. Road grime etc. Experiemented with a few things before washing.

Autosmart tfr. Mmm.
8 below. Not too impressed.
Surfex hd. Decent enough.

I'm keen to try a decent one and my snow foam may go to thr back of the shelf. Well bar auto foam (running out)

Infinity Wax do a citrus pre-wash. I’m sure it’s very good as per the rest of their range.

Tbh I much prefer pre-wash over snow foam. Just works better (albeit less cost effective).

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah starting to appreciate a pre wash over the foamy stuff.

 

[Al_G]

Yeah starting to appreciate a pre wash over the foamy stuff.

Yep! Just seems to work much more effectively. Have you seen infinity wax’s 1 year ceramic spray? They’ve also got a 3 and 5 year offering that’s in development. 3y ETA Christmas.

Infinity Wax Synergy Lite Sprayable Ceramic Coating, 100ml - 1 Year Durability https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09B2CG1KG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[imprezaworks]

The long lasting stuff doesn't real appeal as I like to try other products. I'm sure it will be decent though 👍

 

[Hxrry]

Anyone else experienced this? Cause for complaints or am I being a damp flannel?

Suppose it's only being used for arches but still....
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I stock the EZ Detail brushes and they tend to go out of shape in transit, so annoying but hard to avoid when shipping!

 

[imprezaworks]

You doing any black friday deals on them ha ha

 

[Hxrry]

You doing any black friday deals on them ha ha

I don't stock those EZ brushes but will look at doing something for sure. Trying to push for Christmas now

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Didnt realise you had EZ brushes @Hxrry ! Id have bought them from you instead. Whoops!

 

[Hxrry]

Didnt realise you had EZ brushes @Hxrry ! Id have bought them from you instead. Whoops!

i didn't reply to your comment for that reason! I don't stock that brush in all fairness, when I last re-stocked they were unavailable.

Have you had any luck with warm water?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

i didn't reply to your comment for that reason! I don't stock that brush in all fairness, when I last re-stocked they were unavailable.

Have you had any luck with warm water?

Not yet. Already had the replacement and ive got till Feb 2022 to return the old one. Amazon returns are mental 🤣. New one came just like the old one as expected.

Ill give it a go another time. Gotta put my rear bumper back on tonight. As well as another layer of ceramic topper on all the wheels. and put them on. Wales trip tomorrow

 

[Hxrry]

Not yet. Already had the replacement and ive got till Feb 2022 to return the old one. Amazon returns are mental 🤣. New one came just like the old one as expected.

Ill give it a go another time. Gotta put my rear bumper back on tonight. As well as another layer of ceramic topper on all the wheels. and put them on. Wales trip tomorrow

WTF, February 2022!? That's barmy!!

Ahhh very nice, it's always a good feeling when putting your car back together when you've got a trip coming up

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

WTF, February 2022!? That's barmy!!

Ahhh very nice, it's always a good feeling when putting your car back together when you've got a trip coming up

Havent driven it in a few days either. New rear tyres and no more scuffs. Coated wheels. Gonna feel rapid after driving 'the sofa' (Saab 93) for a few days 🤣

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

On that topic. Folks. How long are we leaving fresh paint before giving it a refining polish and a good coat of wax? 1 Week?

 

[Hxrry]

Havent driven it in a few days either. New rear tyres and no more scuffs. Coated wheels. Gonna feel rapid after driving 'the sofa' (Saab 93) for a few days 🤣

I love a good old saab 93, my dad used to sell loads of them when I was a kid haha.

Don't forget the customary photo of the car when it's back together

 

[Hxrry]

On that topic. Folks. How long are we leaving fresh paint before giving it a refining polish and a good coat of wax? 1 Week?

An argument as old as time

If the paint has been in the oven and hardened, it should be ready to go. Leave it a week to be safe if you like

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

An argument as old as time

If the paint has been in the oven and hardened, it should be ready to go. Leave it a week to be safe if you like

just did a google and wow, youre right. Its a very very long argument to have haha. Ill just sort it when im back from the trip when I get time Cheers

 

[imprezaworks]

Amazon returns are amazing tbf. Had to return a autoglym instadry. Basically put it in plastic bag and hand to the shop. Don't worry about wrapping it etc. Within an hour refund email.

Their wastage and returns etc I've heard is high and accounted for.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

I can't believe that brush was returned, wow.

I used the Infinity Wax Spray Wax on Tuesday and I'm currently very impressed, just going to wait on longevity now.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I can't believe that brush was returned, wow.

I used the Infinity Wax Spray Wax on Tuesday and I'm currently very impressed, just going to wait on longevity now.

tbf, ive never had one turn up like that. I also sorted a return before anyone replied on here. Amazon seem to just accept returns for the most random of reasons and not even quibble it

 

[BIFCAIDS]

tbf, ive never had one turn up like that. I also sorted a return before anyone replied on here. Amazon seem to just accept returns for the most random of reasons and not even quibble it

Mine looks like that coming out of my bucket sometimes

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Mine looks like that coming out of my bucket sometimes

Must be using it right! Sorry that previous reply could be read as though I was being a prick. Didnt mean it that way