Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Last Di question.😎

I've connected it all up.

When rinsing the car is it better with an open house or a spray gun?

If it's the former I would have to change my connectors.

Ive not found it matters too much tbh.

The only time an open hose would be better is if you are using it to 'dry' the car too. If youre sat there thinking 'drying the car with a hose wtf' then just google it. Its actually really effective.

I use a spray gun

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah i use a spray head, just so i can start/stop when i want.

Also a quick tip, when you disconnect the hose from the outlet end, have a bucket or container ready and drain all the filtered water into that and use it for mixing screenwash or whatever rather than waste it down the drain.

 

[riz]

Are you supposed to empty it after use?

 

[JamesBryan]

Are you supposed to empty it after use?

Not really, but if you don't use it fairly regularly just note that it might develop a fishy/stagnant smell.

 

[riz]

I think I need to get a hardness meter.

I still seem to be getting waterspots?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Yep, somethings up there @riz

Could it be the sandy rain we have had or is this right after a rinse?

 

[riz]

To be honest , I don't think i let it flow enough after I used the hose for washing the wheels without the DI maybe?

 

[riz]

But I would like to test it. Any links for a good kit

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

But I would like to test it. Any links for a good kit

I honestly bought one off Amazon. Came next day. Was about £11. Works perfectly

Just find a mid ranged one and youll be golden

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah a cheap TDS-3 meter off Amazon is fine.

 

[riz]

This any good?

Auto Finesse Bucket Buddy : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Auto Finesse Bucket Buddy : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[JamesBryan]

This any good?

Auto Finesse Bucket Buddy : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Auto Finesse Bucket Buddy : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

www.amazon.co.uk

The bucket buddy?

 

[riz]

yeah

 

[JamesBryan]

yeah

Look handy enough yeah.

 

[Hxrry]

We've got the kits back online on the store https://so-wax.com/collections/kits

 

[riz]

Look handy enough yeah.

Look handy enough yeah.

🤦🏽Have you got one?

With this di vessel, I'm nearly there!!

My hose is pretty long so there is residual water left before I change over to the di vessel.

I also turned the tap down ,maybe if it's too powerful from the tap it hasn't got enough time through the vessel?

Whilst the car has suds should I just rinse those off with Di water? Or should I use normal water and then rinse that off with DI water? Just thinking about water pressure...

 

[JamesBryan]

🤦🏽Have you got one?

With this di vessel, I'm nearly there!!

My hose is pretty long so there is residual water left before I change over to the di vessel.

I also turned the tap down ,maybe if it's too powerful from the tap it hasn't got enough time through the vessel?

Whilst the car has suds should I just rinse those off with Di water? Or should I use normal water and then rinse that off with DI water? Just thinking about water pressure...

No I haven't got one of the bucket things, was just saying they look alright 😅

When I tested my DI vessel I had the tap fully open and it was reading 0ppm. Would probably be better running it a bit slower though if you have good water pressure where you are.

I'm not sure how they work exactly, I 'believe' the water goes in and down through that tube to the bottom and the water filters up through the resin and out the outlet. So it the water should be getting enough contact time... Anyone know how they work?

Edit: It's the opposite of what I said 😂

It goes down through the resin and up the tube.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

🤦🏽Have you got one?

With this di vessel, I'm nearly there!!

My hose is pretty long so there is residual water left before I change over to the di vessel.

I also turned the tap down ,maybe if it's too powerful from the tap it hasn't got enough time through the vessel?

Whilst the car has suds should I just rinse those off with Di water? Or should I use normal water and then rinse that off with DI water? Just thinking about water pressure...

So, this something I was thinking of recently.

I guess it depends how warm/sunny it is outside. If its mega hot (not ideal washing weather anyway) then I would go straight in with the pure water. If its cloudy, or more suitable washing weather (yes, im that sad) then I would blast with my PW first and then go in with pure water. Its just because my hose pressure isnt the highest and so it struggles to get suds out of the nooks HTH

 

[JamesBryan]

So, this something I was thinking of recently.

I guess it depends how warm/sunny it is outside. If its mega hot (not ideal washing weather anyway) then I would go straight in with the pure water. If its cloudy, or more suitable washing weather (yes, im that sad) then I would blast with my PW first and then go in with pure water. Its just because my hose pressure isnt the highest and so it struggles to get suds out of the nooks HTH

Yeah this.

Should have said the same in my earlier reply.

 

[riz]

My rinse yesterday was 85% perfect but mirrors and rear 3/4 were a little water spotty. I'm getting there!!

 

[JamesBryan]

My rinse yesterday was 85% perfect but mirrors and rear 3/4 were a little water spotty. I'm getting there!!

I suppose it's hard to tell if it's spotting from the water or suds drying?

 

[leeds2592]

Don't use 115 if you're at 300ppm mate.

200 and over use 151.

The ready filled kits will likely have been 115, plus the fact you got it 2nd hand will be why it went so quickly.

Been a while since I measured my water. Thought I was over egging it after I commented.

Only just remembered to test it today and, yeh…. 😂

 

[JamesBryan]

Been a while since I measured my water. Thought I was over egging it after I commented.

Only just remembered to test it today and, yeh…. 😂

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Fawk 😅

Double what mine is 😳

 

[Hxrry]

Switched up the store layout and gone for a theme that fits with the product labels more... What do you think?

Products

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[leeds2592]

Fawk 😅

Double what mine is 😳

Aye it’s mad.

I’d love a water softener in the house as the chrome taps, sink, showers etc look s**t and water spotted unless they’re constantly being wiped.

I’ll have to look for the 151resin for my vessel after all.

 

[JamesBryan]

Aye it’s mad.

I’d love a water softener in the house as the chrome taps, sink, showers etc look s**t and water spotted unless they’re constantly being wiped.

I’ll have to look for the 151resin for my vessel after all.

Hopefully you'll be able to find some in stock somewhere.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Right so July/August I've got 4 weeks off... would love to give the car a proper clean up as I won't really need to use it. Usually I just give it a polish over. What's the routine for the next level, clay bar and wax? Can anyone recommend some products as it's been years since I've bought either of those. Happy to hear recommendations of what else to do as well

 

[imprezaworks]

There is loads. What have you currently got?

 

[dann2707]

What hand polish do we recommend chaps? Currently just finished a bottle of prima amigo from like 2013.

Cba machine polishing it right now.

It's for my grey bmw

 

[imprezaworks]

For Ease autoglym srp.

 

[dann2707]

For Ease autoglym srp.

Is it still good then? Had that as my first polish back in 2008

 

[imprezaworks]

There are plenty of others that I sure people will suggest but.

Cheap.
Easy to use.
Looks great.

Depends how far you want to go down the hole of detailing. Or If you know anyone who use Autosmart grab some mirror image 👍

 

[Hxrry]

What hand polish do we recommend chaps? Currently just finished a bottle of prima amigo from like 2013.

Cba machine polishing it right now.

It's for my grey bmw

Got one bottle of our paint polish left, lots of good reviews and feedback!

Plus you get 20% discount using the Cliosport discount code

PAINT POLISH

When hand polishing your car we believe in using all-in-one products that give the best possible results. Our paint polish gives professional results with effortless application. Our product cuts, fills & protects - it achieves this with micro abrasives and glazes, then a high carnauba wax...

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[riz]

Is it still good then? Had that as my first polish back in 2008

BH Cleanser polish.
Got an unopen bottle...

 

[CrippsCorner]

There is loads. What have you currently got?

At the moment I use:

Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax
Mer Ultimate Polish

Autoglym Fast Glass Window Cleaner
Devils Blood Wheel Cleaner
Auto Finesse Tread Tyre Cleaner
Poorboys World Wheel Sealant
Turtle Wax Black Trim Restorer
Autosol Exhaust Polish

 

[imprezaworks]

Not exactly forensic detailing.

Wanted to remove the recent autoglym hd wax, 3 weeks old.

Two goes with garage therapy decon and the later and better megs wash plus.

Garage

That was twice. 80ml and 400ml warm water.

Really nice shampoo.

Then wash plus. I wouldnt buy gt again tbh.

Beading had gone and the paint looked nice.

 

[riz]

Dodo Juice born to be mild Shampoo is just so good.

 

[imprezaworks]

Try the ag stuff if it's on offer 👍

 

[JamesBryan]

Carpro Reset or Gtechniq Gwash for me.

 

[riz]

Any washpad recommendations?

Mine have bits in them