Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Did you have to sign up?

no mate.

Weirdly, i just got an email with a code and thats it - I was in.

Not sure if its linked to me personally but if you want anything and dont have a code, youre welcome to use mine (as long as it doesnt charge me lols)

 

[imprezaworks]

Same. Emailed a special code lol. I don't need anything though 🤔

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Same. Emailed a special code lol. I don't need anything though 🤔

oh, you got one too!

Well, now i dont feel so special

Im stocking up.

5L Iron Decon
5L screenwash
5L Suds Shampoo
5L deicer (£7.60!)

and now just deciding if i need anything else

 

[imprezaworks]

Oh your definitely 'special' just not in the way you think you are

😁

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Oh your definitely 'special' just not in the way you think you are

😁

Have you been chatting to @Cub. ?

 

[Bluebeard]

So… I haven’t picked up a machine polisher properly for about 5 years. We had a 2018 Ford Fiesta come in part exchange at work and the chap had it ‘cleaned’ every week at the local hand car wash…

needless to say, I had my work cut out. I bought a DA polisher from @imprezaworks but as it turned out, I needed to do the car before it arrived so I had to get the rotary out. Not something I was keen on doing when I’m so out of practice but also, the car is solid black not metallic, so I knew I’d be chasing holograms all day but hey ho. It is what it is.

I used Meguires ultimate compound on a medium pad, then some Menzerna swirl remover. (3000 iirc??)

I’m really pleased with the results, this is it finished and me checking it outside, and tomorrow I’ll wax it with some hybrid wax that I bought from Dawn ages ago. Hopefully that will keep it looking nice for a fair while.

My arms ache.

 

[imprezaworks]

So rewarding.

Just dont admire in direct sunlight lol

 

[Bluebeard]

So rewarding.

Just dont admire in direct sunlight lol

The passenger door was questionable, so I re-did that, but on the whole I was really pleased with it.
I’ve washed it now with some really hot water and fairy liquid to strip all the fillers and polish off it to hopefully see the ‘true’ condition of the paint. I’ll see what greets me when I get in tomorrow. 😂😂😂😂
Expect a post in TIDL…

 

[riz]

Nice work, whoever you are

 

[Gally]

You can get a decent cut and finish on some modern polishes with 3 stages etc and zero holograms @Mr Trebus

 

[Gally]

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[SharpyClio]

Anyone noticed the traffic film seem really bad this winter? Seems terrible in Yorkshire like the cars covered in oil.

And on that note… what’s peoples go to TFR?

 

[imprezaworks]

Power maxed tfr is good

 

[Bluebeard]

Anyone noticed the traffic film seem really bad this winter? Seems terrible in Yorkshire like the cars covered in oil.

And on that note… what’s peoples go to TFR?

I’ve stopped using it on my own cars. It dulls the plastics really bad.

but for work cars, I always use Autoglym. Seems to be the best combo of effective cleaning but won’t stain if you leave it on too long.

 

[SharpyClio]

Power maxed tfr is good

I’ve stopped using it on my own cars. It dulls the plastics really bad.

but for work cars, I always use Autoglym. Seems to be the best combo of effective cleaning but won’t stain if you leave it on too long.

thanks both, yeah I’m not a fan but can’t seem to shift it at the moment. Took me about an hour to just clean the windscreen, never seen it so bad.

 

[LW93]

Getting the wheels refurbed on my ST, can anyone recommend a decent wheel sealant and how long I should be waiting before applying it?

 

[imprezaworks]

thanks both, yeah I’m not a fan but can’t seem to shift it at the moment. Took me about an hour to just clean the windscreen, never seen it so bad.

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/threads/power-maxed-tfr-as-good-as-the-hype.354310/

This chap has used loads of stuff

 

[CrippsCorner]

Getting the wheels refurbed on my ST, can anyone recommend a decent wheel sealant and how long I should be waiting before applying it?

Came here to post the same question! I will ask the refurb company if they can apply it before putting the tyres on.

 

[imprezaworks]

@JamesBryan

 

[JamesBryan]

Depends if they're being powdercoated or sprayed really.

If sprayed, you should ideally wait a few days. Although it probably wouldn't harm them coating a day or so after.

Just make sure you give them a wipe down with panel wipe to remove any surface oils.

I've only used Gyeon Rim and Gtechniq C5.

The Gtechniq feels nicer to apply and remove, the Gyeon is a bit 'sticky'.

They both work well.

You'll want to do 2 coats ideally, with 12 hours or so between coats. Store them indoors too while curing if you can. Bit cold to do outside this time of year.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Another vote for Gtechniq C5, I rate it highly. I use it on my Track wheels and it performs.

 

[JamesBryan]

Another vote for Gtechniq C5, I rate it highly. I use it on my Track wheels and it performs.

Have you tried using Wetcoat by spraying it on and spreading it in with a wet microfibre?

I tried it the other day and it's miles better 😂

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

TBH, on the wheel 'sealant' front, I havent found much to work for any real period of time on wheels.

C4/C5 doesnt last on my wheels for that long, all properly done too. They were freshly painted aswell so no risk of contamination. Shame really as when theyre coated theyre a breeze to clean!

 

[JamesBryan]

TBH, on the wheel 'sealant' front, I havent found much to work for any real period of time on wheels.

C4/C5 doesnt last on my wheels for that long, all properly done too. They were freshly painted aswell so no risk of contamination. Shame really as when theyre coated theyre a breeze to clean!

About a year is what i get.

Top up with Wetcoat every clean.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

About a year is what i get.

Top up with Wetcoat every clean.

Ah, okay. Not just me then!

I got less but then again I wasnt topping up with anything so thats probably why. I might pull them off, old wheels on, and give them another coating.

I fancy giving the KKD Revolve a go this time as apparently it lasts a fair bit longer

 

[JamesBryan]

Ah, okay. Not just me then!

I got less but then again I wasnt topping up with anything so thats probably why. I might pull them off, old wheels on, and give them another coating.

I fancy giving the KKD Revolve a go this time as apparently it lasts a fair bit longer

Depends what you're cleaning them with too.

I do two coats and leave to cure indoors, but not always possible on a daily.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Depends what you're cleaning them with too.

I do two coats and leave to cure indoors, but not always possible on a daily.

Never use anything too caustic/acidic on my own wheels as theyre nearly always coated!

Like I say, ive got a whole spare set of wheels and tyres so i can swap them over whenever really. I should do it before it gets too shitty out tbh.

Only problem is, I did a Detail on a Jag for a friend yesterday. Now ive got his wifes car booked in (Abarth 500), his brother wants his RR SVR done and another friend of his wants his 911 Turbo doing. FML. Think I was a bit too cheap and did too good of a job

 

[JamesBryan]

Never use anything too caustic/acidic on my own wheels as theyre nearly always coated!

Like I say, ive got a whole spare set of wheels and tyres so i can swap them over whenever really. I should do it before it gets too shitty out tbh.

Only problem is, I did a Detail on a Jag for a friend yesterday. Now ive got his wifes car booked in (Abarth 500), his brother wants his RR SVR done and another friend of his wants his 911 Turbo doing. FML. Think I was a bit too cheap and did too good of a job

Be handing that notice in sooner rather than later at this rate 😂

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Be handing that notice in sooner rather than later at this rate 😂

for what I do vs what I charge, id be dead before I made my rent!

 

[JamesBryan]

for what I do vs what I charge, id be dead before I made my rent!

I'll bring mine down.

Will be one of those annoying 'you can do mine next' people.

 

[LW93]

Did end up just sticking with Wetcoat for now until I am advised of anything better! Never really been too bothered about wheel sealants - usually just chuck whatever I was using on the paint 🤣

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Have you tried using Wetcoat by spraying it on and spreading it in with a wet microfibre?

I tried it the other day and it's miles better 😂

Oh rly?

 

[JamesBryan]

Oh rly?

Aye, give it a go.

Seen a few videos of people doing it and they all rate it better than just spraying.

 

[MLB]

Have you ever tried foaming gyeon bathe+? Apparently that works really well as well.

 

[JamesBryan]

Have you ever tried foaming gyeon bathe+? Apparently that works really well as well.

I haven't and I think with how little of an amount of SiO2 in Bathe+, I don't think it'd last very long.

Easily see 2 months, maybe 3 out of Wetcoat.

 

[Amos91]

Ah, okay. Not just me then!

I got less but then again I wasnt topping up with anything so thats probably why. I might pull them off, old wheels on, and give them another coating.

I fancy giving the KKD Revolve a go this time as apparently it lasts a fair bit longer

I put Revolve on my wheels 2 years ago. Took them off to clean / remove wheel weights before going to the tyre shop...

On a separate note, I needed to do the ceramic on the paint. The infinity wax 1 year ceramic lasted 18 months, but was really dead now.

So a quick one step polish for the daily was in order followed by the new synergy ceramic 2 year.

Also my mate had a free afternoon so PPF'd some random bits on the car. Front grille, headlights, wings and all the gloss black window trim / b pillars. Was going to do the front bumper but it already has enough chips that will show up so I didn't think it was worth his time.

Finished results were good though -

 

[MLB]

I haven't and I think with how little of an amount of SiO2 in Bathe+, I don't think it'd last very long.

Easily see 2 months, maybe 3 out of Wetcoat.

Couple of weeks at most, more something if you're weekly washing. Easy enough though but I'm with you on wetcoat easily lasting 2-3 months.

Also don't bother with the turtle wax wetcoat equivalent. Doesn't last as long and doesn't spread as easily as wetcoat

 

[Amos91]

I didn't like Bathe+. Seemed like a poor comprised shampoo and nothing worth writing home about protection wise.

Used it twice and the bottle is now sat there.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Have you ever tried foaming gyeon bathe+? Apparently that works really well as well.

I haven't and I think with how little of an amount of SiO2 in Bathe+, I don't think it'd last very long.

Easily see 2 months, maybe 3 out of Wetcoat.

I didn't rate Bathe+ in general, held suds for 0.536 of a second. I just used it for cleaning my wheels in the end.

I'm 100% going to try it with a wet microfibre next time. Emma's A3 gets fewer washing than the 340 but my god is it a doddle to clean when it does get washed after treating it with Wetcoat the previous wash.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

I put Revolve on my wheels 2 years ago. Took them off to clean / remove wheel weights before going to the tyre shop...

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On a separate note, I needed to do the ceramic on the paint. The infinity wax 1 year ceramic lasted 18 months, but was really dead now.

So a quick one step polish for the daily was in order followed by the new synergy ceramic 2 year.

Also my mate had a free afternoon so PPF'd some random bits on the car. Front grille, headlights, wings and all the gloss black window trim / b pillars. Was going to do the front bumper but it already has enough chips that will show up so I didn't think it was worth his time.

Finished results were good though -

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Looks fantastic, one of the best colours to "reflect" the results too.