Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JamesBryan]

Cheers paint is actually really good condition still from when it was detailed professionally a few years back. It's just picked up the odd mark in a few areas like the rear bumper boot lid area. Swirl wise it's kept up very well so a glaze would be more than enough for the majority.

Had seen the meguiars and lake country pads and been eyeing up the 3M ones. I'll check out the others too. An all in 1 type polish would probably be sufficient for the worst marks too.

CarPro Essence or Essence+ is also worth a try for an all in one.

 

[Hxrry]

Harry's snow foam

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Looking good

 

[imprezaworks]

@Gally

This is the correct and well reviewed pad?. Been meaning to try one for a while

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rupes-Du...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Gally]

Ones a DA one and one is a normal yellow. The DA one is to keep heat down from memory. I think it was made for the Millie. Not really sure how different they are.

 

[riz]

Am I being lazy?

Black car.
I have a megs g220.

I was going to use BH Cleanser polish by hand as a base for finis wax or Fusso.

Just thinking maybe I should DA it with a proper polish but can't be arsed spending a weekend doing it!!

 

[Sidnancy]

Am I being lazy?

Black car.
I have a megs g220.

I was going to use BH Cleanser polish by hand as a base for finis wax or Fusso.

Just thinking maybe I should DA it with a proper polish but can't be arsed spending a weekend doing it!!

depends what youre shooting for.

General clean up - getting it looking 60% better then just go round quickly with a polisher. I turned a mates X3 round in a day and he'd have thought I spent 5 days on it...he was chuffed! I wasnt but thats not the point haha.

Even if you just do a couple of panels and then do the rest by hand, anythings an improvement mate

 

[leeds2592]

Best tyre cleaner?

 

[riz]

Best tyre cleaner?

.autoglanz rebound

Or muc off!

 

[JamesBryan]

Best tyre cleaner?

Anything @imprezaworks uses neat

 

[imprezaworks]

Rebound is decent. Also detailed online one is supposed to be great. £23 ish for 5 litres.

Or wheel acid neat.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Meguiars super degreaser is awesome for cleaning tires.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Is cleaning tyres a new thing? Seems odd. I just jet wash them as part of the wheel and tyre shine at the end.

 

[imprezaworks]

Helps tyre shine last longer and it looks good seeing the crap come off.

 

[JamesBryan]

Is cleaning tyres a new thing? Seems odd. I just jet wash them as part of the wheel and tyre shine at the end.

I've always cleaned them using G101 at 1:4

Can't see myself paying £10+ for these dedicated tyre cleaners that we're seeing now from the big brands. I'd imagine they'll be very good though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Surfex is good too, better than g101 imo.

Been known to use Smart wheels (diluted obvs) too. I think rebound etc works better. Just not as cost effective.

 

[JamesBryan]

Surfex is good too, better than g101 imo.

Been known to use Smart wheels (diluted obvs) too. I think rebound etc works better. Just not as cost effective.

Going to try SurfexHD next once my G101 runs out.

 

[leeds2592]

Is cleaning tyres a new thing? Seems odd. I just jet wash them as part of the wheel and tyre shine at the end.

I usually just clean with the wheel cleaner but, as @imprezaworks has said, the tyre shine doesn't seem to last as long, so thought i'd give a proper tyre cleaner a go and pretend I'm a real detailer.

Thanks for the suggestions, I need a drying towel or two so think I may try the Rebound and add it onto my order.

 

[imprezaworks]

Have a look at the detailedonline one. Supposed to be good

 

[riz]

Going to try SurfexHD next once my G101 runs out.

Surfex is great. I'm not using foam anymore because of it.
I think Touchless is better as there is less residue.

 

[JamesBryan]

Surfex is great. I'm not using foam anymore because of it.
I think Touchless is better as there is less residue.

Running low on Autofoam and wondered whether it's worth trying Touchless next?

 

[Gally]

Am I being lazy?

Black car.
I have a megs g220.

I was going to use BH Cleanser polish by hand as a base for finis wax or Fusso.

Just thinking maybe I should DA it with a proper polish but can't be arsed spending a weekend doing it!!

Great combo and I reckon you would need to step it up a bit anyway to do some swirl removal with a g220? Great for glazing and cleansing though.

 

[leeds2592]

Have a look at the detailedonline one. Supposed to be good

Think i'm gonna give that Purge a go from DetailedOnline.

They've free shipping and 3for2 at the moment so it's a no brainer really.

 

[Gally]

Running low on Autofoam and wondered whether it's worth trying Touchless next?

Definitely my next purchase after watching John's video.

 

[JamesBryan]

Definitely my next purchase after watching John's video.

From what I can gather it's a bit easier to rinse, as you don't get the surface film that Autofoam seems to leave.

 

[riz]

Great combo and I reckon you would need to step it up a bit anyway to do some swirl removal with a g220? Great for glazing and cleansing though.

As in a more potent polish or a better polisher?

 

[imprezaworks]

Think i'm gonna give that Purge a go from DetailedOnline.

They've free shipping and 3for2 at the moment so it's a no brainer really.

Yeah looks decent

 

[Colin-S]

SurfexHD - 5 litre! it can help clean so many things.
Had it for years and stilll loads left in it.

 

[imprezaworks]

@leeds2592

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=429781

 

[Gally]

As in a more potent polish or a better polisher?

Both really but definitely the polisher. The difference between that and the new DA style machines will be night and day. Modern products like the rupes system is also designed to work with the machines so it gets the best without old school heat and power.

 

[NickReilly063]

Hour's and Hour's of old fashion cleaning has gone into this - got it like a proper s**t Tip 12mths ago with 83k

 

[leeds2592]

Anyone used those scrubber dubber pad things? I've just chucked a pack of 3 in my order from DetailedOnline as it was 3 for 2 on products.

 

[rbeazer]

Anyone used those scrubber dubber pad things? I've just chucked a pack of 3 in my order from DetailedOnline as it was 3 for 2 on products.

Best things ever made for cleaning interiors. I use them with a bit of apc and some steam. They can clean everything, plastics, steering wheels, fabrics, leather. Also found them quite good for tyres and trims once they have reached end of life for interior. Id also recommend the scrubber gloves they make if you are using a steamer. The glove part stops you burning yourself with steam

 

[Daniel]

How’s that for a 100,000 mile engine bay.

f**k me im good. (Ignore the scuttle panel, not done that yet)

 

[NickReilly063]

How’s that for a 100,000 mile engine bay.

f**k me im good. (Ignore the scuttle panel, not done that yet)

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Stunning that is Daniel - Top job

 

[SharpyClio]

How’s that for a 100,000 mile engine bay.

f**k me im good. (Ignore the scuttle panel, not done that yet)

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Honestly, this sort of thing is so deeply satisfying in high mileage cars, there's no excuse for a mucky engine bay really.

 

[Hxrry]

*cough*

Is there anything specific people would like to see?

 

[Cookson]

*cough*

Is there anything specific people would like to see?

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Oooooh, I don't even need anything at the moment, but might stock up while it's on 50%

 

[imprezaworks]

Fallout remover is good.

 

[dann2707]

*cough*

Is there anything specific people would like to see?

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Would you consider retardis? Need a tar remover

 

[Colin-S]

What product would be good for getting rid of oil spots on my interior.

I've an oil spot on the top of the rear seats and another next to the door switches on the door card material.

Both are really small spots but it does annoy me when I see them.

Thanks for any help.