Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JamesBryan]

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.

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.

Same, didn't like it at all.

Reset and Gwash are a league above.

 

[JamesBryan]

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.

This sort of gives you an idea of the difference. Just spraying on can leave areas where the water tends to cling to the panel slightly longer.

The wipe on method you can see it's more uniform.

 

[MLB]

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.

I've got bathe+ but not used it yet. I don't like non sudsy soaps so it will probably be used for wheels as well then. Just like the Madcow soap I had before, smelled disgusting and seemed to drag over the paint.

Generally not a fan of shampoos with additives anyway. Probably just buy another litre of the So Wax shampoo once it runs out.

Have you tried the wetcoat essence where you make up your own from concentrate?

 

[JamesBryan]

Have you tried the wetcoat essence where you make up your own from concentrate?

I use wetcoat essence, works out cheaper.

Use an old 500ml wetcoat bottle with 50ml in 500ml of de-ionised water (roughly 1:10)

 

[riz]

Bathe+ is trash.
Might be good for cleaning a car in California with light dust.

Dodo Juice shampoo is great.

 

[Jonnio]

Looking to put together a little wheel brush package for my cousin. Apparently he's using a sponge at the moment and smashing his knuckles to bits/missing dirt. 😆

I normally use an EZ Detail Brush for the insides, although have managed to scratch a couple of spokes with the plastic bit on the top of it with poor aim. Anyone got an alternative to that?
They have a GO EZ Brush (middle one here) available which ditches the spiky plastic but the brush section isn't as long, guess it would work though. 🤔

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Looking to put together a little wheel brush package for my cousin. Apparently he's using a sponge at the moment and smashing his knuckles to bits/missing dirt. 😆

I normally use an EZ Detail Brush for the insides, although have managed to scratch a couple of spokes with the plastic bit on the top of it with poor aim. Anyone got an alternative to that?
They have a GO EZ Brush (middle one here) available which ditches the spiky plastic but the brush section isn't as long, guess it would work though. 🤔

I honestly use the Meguiars ones. The fluffy (MF?) ones. Theyre really good and you can properly load them up with suds.

I have the large and small ones. Small is ace for my car (big disks cos racecar) and you can squeeze it between the disk and barrel.

 

[Jonnio]

I honestly use the Meguiars ones. The fluffy (MF?) ones. Theyre really good and you can properly load them up with suds.

I have the large and small ones. Small is ace for my car (big disks cos racecar) and you can squeeze it between the disk and barrel.

Did see them and think they looked pretty good. Are they not a pain to clean being microfibre though?

I'm fully onboard with the microfibre mitts now but they get chucked in the washer!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Did see them and think they looked pretty good. Are they not a pain to clean being microfibre though?

I'm fully onboard with the microfibre mitts now but they get chucked in the washer!

Not really tbh. Its like most things, just gotta keep on top of them.

Once in a while, or if I get a really dirty set of wheels to clean, ill give them a spray down with some strong APC, let them soak and then gently blast them with the pressure washer to get all the crud out

 

[Daniel]

I spent 2 hours just doing the engine bay today on this 20 year old 1.9 diesel Kangoo. It was absolutely howling but like a prick I didn’t take any before pics. 🤦‍♂️

looking spanking now though!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Guys, any idea on a product that'll work to get these horrible stains out? Previous owner had dogs, and car was used for 'tip runs' and it shows!

 

[Gally]

Some of the foam sprays work well as they lift the dirt. Auto smart brisk or something. If not. Pay a valeter under £100 for inside and out and shampoo the seats. I always dislike shampooing seats, always feel they leave moisture in the car.

 

[JD]

Guys, any idea on a product that'll work to get these horrible stains out? Previous owner had dogs, and car was used for 'tip runs' and it shows!

Wet vac should sort it out. As Kev says, pay a local valeter, or you could hire a wetNdry vac from B&Q.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I have been looking at local companies but they either don't get back to me or seem incredibly expensive. Thought it'd be worth trying myself first... might have a look at Brisk for a fiver.

Doesn't have to be perfect because we have a Multimac on order which'll be going over the top in a few months anyway.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I bought some Bilthamber Touch less before Christmas but I only just got a chance to use it. The car was absolutely hanging so it’s probably wasn’t the best gauge of how good it is. However it did seem to do a brilliant job. It foams up loads more than Autofoam does so the dwell time is a lot longer.

C2v3 used as a LSP and I still haven’t found anything that’s a better spray on wipe off sealant.

Pics posted in my M140i thread so I won’t bother putting them here as well.

 

[Touring_Rob]

I have been looking at local companies but they either don't get back to me or seem incredibly expensive. Thought it'd be worth trying myself first... might have a look at Brisk for a fiver.

Doesn't have to be perfect because we have a Multimac on order which'll be going over the top in a few months anyway.

Buy one of these:

LINK

You can find them cheaper if you look too. I bought one to sort seats out that had patches just like yours and it was perfect - its become one of the best cheap things I've ever bought, we use it loads. If someone spills a drink on the carpet for example, or the sofa this will sort it immediately.

I've done car seats/carpets etc. with it and its ace, easily worth the money!

So satisfying to use too:

 

[JamesBryan]

I bought some Bilthamber Touch less before Christmas but I only just got a chance to use it. The car was absolutely hanging so it’s probably wasn’t the best gauge of how good it is. However it did seem to do a brilliant job. It foams up loads more than Autofoam does so the dwell time is a lot longer.

C2v3 used as a LSP and I still haven’t found anything that’s a better spray on wipe off sealant.

Pics posted in my M140i thread so I won’t bother putting them here as well.

I still can't decide which cleans better between them.

Touchless does rinse easier though.

 

[riz]

I've heard touchless rinses better too.

I will get that next. I haven't washed the car for ages with the weather.

On a plus, CountyDetailing Supplies has moved to Cheltenham.
They have 15% off at the moment too.
I popped in the other day and they are happy to do a group buy if we want anything.

We are not accepting orders at this time

Car Detailing Products

countydetailingsupplies.co.uk

 

[Jekyll]

I thought I read somewhere that someone said touch-less was better for the summer months and sticks to the dust better, and auto foam was better in the winter seasons, when comparing the 2. Might have been John @ forensic unplugged.

Or the other way around, i can't remember!

 

[JamesBryan]

I thought I read somewhere that someone said touch-less was better for the summer months and sticks to the dust better, and auto foam was better in the winter seasons, when comparing the 2. Might have been John @ forensic unplugged.

Or the other way around, i can't remember!

Forensic did a video on it yeah.

BH told him they can work better on different road films/dirt types.

 

[riz]

Forensic did a video on it yeah.

BH told him they can work better on different road films/dirt types.

I'm tired of these guys on social media. They just bum whoever pays them the most.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Buy one of these:

LINK

You can find them cheaper if you look too. I bought one to sort seats out that had patches just like yours and it was perfect - its become one of the best cheap things I've ever bought, we use it loads. If someone spills a drink on the carpet for example, or the sofa this will sort it immediately.

I've done car seats/carpets etc. with it and its ace, easily worth the money!

So satisfying to use too:

Thanks for the tip, our sofa's a f**king state too with three young children! Unfortunately we've just been hit with a £400 boiler repair bill, so everything else is out the window for the time being

 

[Daniel]

Bought me a new light. Was stupidly expensive (just under £300!) but look how f**king good it is! My interiors will be even better now! 💪🏽

Before;

After;

 

[Touring_Rob]

Milwaukee?

 

[Daniel]

Milwaukee?

Strap on. Not bought anything from them for a while, so disappointed to see “MADE IN CHINA” over all the packaging.

 

[imprezaworks]

I'm after a 5" Backing plate for a rotary. As there are loads anyone recommend, use, just bought one by chance.

Or if anyone is looking to sell one, by chance.....

 

[botfch]

Any recommendations for leather cleaner, cream/white leather if that makes a difference.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Any recommendations for leather cleaner, cream/white leather if that makes a difference.

Glipton kit. Brilliant stuff.

 

[imprezaworks]

Have the opportunity to get a rupes mk2.....should I push the boat out or stick with my like meat head of a deltalyo machine.

 

[Hxrry]

Any recommendations for leather cleaner, cream/white leather if that makes a difference.

You can use our Interior Cleaner diluted 50/50 and it's super effective and safe on leather.

INTERIOR CLEANER

Interior Cleaner does what it says on the bottle, offering unrivalled cleaning power for all interior surfaces - such as interior plastics, rubber, vinyl, carpet and upholstery. The high-foaming formula makes light work of heavy soiling/staining. Our Interior Cleaner is highly dilutable at 1:10...

so-wax.com

 

[davo172]

Kamikaze coatings anyone used or had them applied?

 

[Gally]

All super high end and true to their claims. No f**king about with those guys.

 

[Daniel]

My 2nd snow foam lance has packed up in as any weeks.
both said they can use hot water (60c jetwash) but both seem to have crapped their pants quickly. Been using them with cold water for the last two years. 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[imprezaworks]

Which lance

 

[Daniel]

Which lance

Just a generic 1/4 inch one from Amazon/eBay mate.

1/4" Snow Foam Washer Gun Car Wash Soap Lance Cannon Spray Pressure Jet Bottle | eBay

<li> Features:</li> <li> </li> <li>It makes soft fluffy snow foam, fun and simply. It works with any pressure washers, small and big are all working perfectly. It saves water, It’s eco-friendly. It’s touch-less car wash, it saves your time and energy The thick foam suds melt rods and dirty on...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[imprezaworks]

I use an mjjc lance albeit with cold not hot water. Its more money but better made, I've had the cheaper lances



The mjjc is 42

 

[riz]

My 2nd snow foam lance has packed up in as any weeks.
both said they can use hot water (60c jetwash) but both seem to have crapped their pants quickly. Been using them with cold water for the last two years. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Pre Wash in a garden sprayer is another option.

 

[Hollidog]

I'm just using the generic one from Clean Your Car

CYC Snow Foam Lance

Snow Foam Lance Snow foam lances are one of our best selling products and with good reason, in conjunction with a pressure washer they make car washing fun but more importantly reduce the risk of swirls and scratches often inflicted during the wash process. Snow foam lances when combined with

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Nice thick foam and a big bottle which is nice.

 

[riz]

I think I have a spare one at home

 

[imprezaworks]

Black cars suck ass. Took a 13 astra in part ex which drives supery but swirl city.