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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread



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JD

Sir Nancy Flowers said:
They do sell extension bars for them.

However.

If you're shooting for really tight spaces, dont bother. You'll need a new machine. Consider the 'throw' of the machine (in other words, how far left-right, up-down in a sense) it is going to move. If you reduce the pad size, the throw wont become less so a smaller pad will be really quite unstable (ask me how I know). This is where the mini machines will work a lot better.

All depends on budget vs what you're shooting for. I bought a mini rotary for a job I had coming up and it was a lifesaver. Albeit rotary is quite a different beast.
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That makes sense. I've got a few machines now including some older rotaries, so not worried about using one. I'll look at costs of the machines and see if I can justify it.
 
Bluebeard

Bluebeard

ClioSport Moderator
  Whichever has fuel
JD said:
That makes sense. I've got a few machines now including some older rotaries, so not worried about using one. I'll look at costs of the machines and see if I can justify it.
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I use one of these for super tight spaces. Got about 30 different heads that can go on it too. Only had it a few weeks but used it so much already.


www.ebay.co.uk

SEALEY CAR POLISHER 10.8V CORDLESS SANDER POLISHING MACHINE KIT 75MM CP108VCP 5054511979350 | eBay

Product Features • Compact, lightweight cordless polisher. • Comfortable housing with soft grip to help reduce vibration. • Variable speed control trigger. • Supplied with side handle and polishing pad as well as fast charge mains charger and 1 x 2Ah Lithium-ion battery. Specifications Battery...
www.ebay.co.uk
 
J

JD

Daniel said:
I use one of these for super tight spaces. Got about 30 different heads that can go on it too. Only had it a few weeks but used it so much already.


www.ebay.co.uk

SEALEY CAR POLISHER 10.8V CORDLESS SANDER POLISHING MACHINE KIT 75MM CP108VCP 5054511979350 | eBay

Product Features • Compact, lightweight cordless polisher. • Comfortable housing with soft grip to help reduce vibration. • Variable speed control trigger. • Supplied with side handle and polishing pad as well as fast charge mains charger and 1 x 2Ah Lithium-ion battery. Specifications Battery...
www.ebay.co.uk
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That's interesting - have you got some longer extensions as the shape of it would produce the same issue trying to get into air vents on the bonnet.
 
J

JD

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MatthewR

ClioSport Club Member
What is everyone using for alcantara cleaner both brush and cleaning product.

Also looking for a new tar and glue remover?
 
Geddes

Geddes

ClioSport Club Member
  Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
MatthewR said:
What is everyone using for alcantara cleaner both brush and cleaning product.

Also looking for a new tar and glue remover?
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I’m using a detail factory ultra soft bristle brush and the gtechniq tri clean. I use it on sparco half leather and alacantra seats and pretty much the whole interior

as for the tar remover, I’m using the gyeon tar remover
 
Geddes

Geddes

ClioSport Club Member
  Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
Just out of interest , I can’t remember top of my head. When using Tar Remover when you add it to the paintwork I presume all panels at the same time and leave it to absorb can you pressure washer it off or do you have to go by hand to remove the residue and tar?
 
JamesBryan

JamesBryan

ClioSport Club Member
Geddes said:
Just out of interest , I can’t remember top of my head. When using Tar Remover when you add it to the paintwork I presume all panels at the same time and leave it to absorb can you pressure washer it off or do you have to go by hand to remove the residue and tar?
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Bit at a time, you don't want it drying out. Definitely not in full sun.

Small bits will melt away and just pressure wash off, others will need a wipe over with a microfibre and then rinse.
 
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Geddes

Geddes

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  Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
JamesBryan said:
Bit at a time, you don't want it drying out. Definitely not in full sun.

Small bits will melt away and just pressure wash off, others will need a wipe over with a microfibre and then rinse.
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Yeah that’s fine, been a while since I’ve used the tar remover. Need mine doing , I’ve used the iron remover way more times and ok with that.

Cheers for clarifying
 
Gally

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Wash properly. Tar remover panel at a time on a wet car, leave to dwell not in sun, Bit of a spray on the microfibre aswell and wipe without too much pressure. Ideally double hit per panel if bad.

Rinse

Then iron remover, same process don't let it dry. Wipe over if needed but shouldn't need it. Let it run/melt the iron remover.

Rinse

Clay

Rinse/wash/snow foam.
 
Geddes

Geddes

ClioSport Club Member
  Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
Gally said:
Wash properly. Tar remover panel at a time on a wet car, leave to dwell not in sun, Bit of a spray on the microfibre aswell and wipe without too much pressure. Ideally double hit per panel if bad.

Rinse

Then iron remover, same process don't let it dry. Wipe over if needed but shouldn't need it. Let it run/melt the iron remover.

Rinse

Clay

Rinse/wash/snow foam.
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sorry I'm a little confused, do i wash and clean the panels before i use the tar and iron remover and then wash and clean the car afterwards again?
I had a read on the the gyeon bottle it says use on a dry panel. I presume it works either way?

Also could i use the tar remover on the windscreen too? or just use glass cleaner that sort of thing,
 
Geddes

Geddes

ClioSport Club Member
  Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
Had an email from clean and shiny and this came up, wonder if this would be an option too?

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

Garage Therapy /Zero: DMS (Demineralisation Shampoo)

/ZERO: Demineralisation Shampoo (DMS) is a premium, deep-cleansing, acidic car shampoo that efficiently tackles traffic film, water mineral deposits, grease and grime. It features premium grade concentrated acids, advanced detergents, emulsifiers and lubrication additives for optimal CLEANING...
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
 
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JamesBryan

JamesBryan

ClioSport Club Member
Geddes said:
Had an email from clean and shiny and this came up, wonder if this would be an option too?

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

Garage Therapy /Zero: DMS (Demineralisation Shampoo)

/ZERO: Demineralisation Shampoo (DMS) is a premium, deep-cleansing, acidic car shampoo that efficiently tackles traffic film, water mineral deposits, grease and grime. It features premium grade concentrated acids, advanced detergents, emulsifiers and lubrication additives for optimal CLEANING...
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
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That's more of a waterspot removal and decon shampoo.
 
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Gally

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Wow, didn't know that about the Adams. Never found any of their products to be disappointing.
 
J

JD

MLB said:
Adam's car wash shampoo is what you want, can be used in full sun, even if it dries up it just rinses off without leaving marks.

All I use in summer, just wash the car and rinse with 0ppm water, done.
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That's the one I'd spotted, but this really helps confirm it's the right one to buy! Cheers all!
 
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ChrisR

ChrisR

ClioSport Club Member
Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!
 
riz

riz

ClioSport Club Member
  Jaguar XFR
ChrisR said:
Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!
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Gyeon Cancoat is great. Surface needs to be decontaminated thought
 
Geddes

Geddes

ClioSport Club Member
  Fiesta Mk8 ST-3
ChrisR said:
Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!
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www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

Gtechniq Easy Coat 500ml Kit

Gtechniq Easy Coat when applied to any painted or glass surface provides excellent durability and protection from UV rays, wash chemicals and weathering. Quick Overview: Quick and easy to apply Coating Safe Up to 3 months durability. Gtechniq Easy Coat has incredibly strong dirt resistance...
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
 
Bluebeard

Bluebeard

ClioSport Moderator
  Whichever has fuel
ChrisR said:
Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!
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Polar seal is awesome. But don’t do it on a hot day and definitely don’t do it in the sun! 😂

Wash it, clay it, Polar seal, done for 6 months. Bosh.
 
ChrisR

ChrisR

ClioSport Club Member
Daniel said:
Polar seal is awesome. But don’t do it on a hot day and definitely don’t do it in the sun! 😂

Wash it, clay it, Polar seal, done for 6 months. Bosh.
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Might give that a try then.

Could do with a polish to buff out a few scuffs as well, putting off getting it sorted though as just don’t have any time for anything anymore.

Another thing to add to the list!
 
Gally

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
I'm with Riz. Can coat is the s**t.

Maybe a little lighter. Gtechniq c2v3
 
withoutabix

withoutabix

ClioSport Club Member
ChrisR said:
Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!
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Gyeon wet coat is also worth a look, easiest product to use imo
 
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