Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Racky]

in principle, thats a good idea! Plus, you have control over which product is dispensed as foam. Some of the car wash ones are caustic as hell and will damage gloss trims etc.

However, you're looking at pumping those IK foamers up at least 6 times to get a decent layer of foam around the car. Its really not worth it imho.

unless you went for the rechargable auto pumping one tbf. That would work nicely.

For what its worth, id sack off foam altogether and just use a standard pump sprayer with some good pre-wash such as BH Surfex etc etc. That will do just as good a job as the foamer would

Yes, was thinking of using Surfex HD in case these are crap, and skip the snow foam bit.
Didn't know there were some battery operated, and just had a look. You can find cheap ones, but reviews are bad , and I won't pay £80-£90 for a good one.

 

[leeds2592]

in principle, thats a good idea! Plus, you have control over which product is dispensed as foam. Some of the car wash ones are caustic as hell and will damage gloss trims etc.

However, you're looking at pumping those IK foamers up at least 6 times to get a decent layer of foam around the car. Its really not worth it imho.

unless you went for the rechargable auto pumping one tbf. That would work nicely.

For what its worth, id sack off foam altogether and just use a standard pump sprayer with some good pre-wash such as BH Surfex etc etc. That will do just as good a job as the foamer would

Exactly this. I've also got an IK foamer that I use for the wheels to give the cleaner a longer dwell time. Works great for that put you'd be pumping like a good 'un trying to do a whole car.

Definitely just get a normal, cheap pump sprayer with a good pre wash in it instead. I've got one of those with a stick.

 

[Yarp]

What’s the best paint to use on brake calipers? I want to make these red. Or any other colour really, just not blue

 

[riz]

Is this a good deal?

Rag On A Roll - Tear Off Cloths | Lint-Free Finish

Discover Auto Finesse® Rag on a Roll Tear-Off Cloths, durable and high-quality material for detailing and cleaning. Convenient perforated roll for easy use.

www.autofinesse.com

 

[MLB]

Can't imagine the quality being the best, or if the edges will mark paintwork but 50 cloths for 20 quid isn't bad at all.

Not sure how it reduces waste though as they're either disposable (huge waste) or they're just a bit of a gimmick because I don't suppose they'll reattach and go back on the roll after washing?

 

[Cookson]

Next door's builder brother decided 2 weeks ago to cut down a metal post they had on their drive with a cutting disc. Looks like the TT and the Fiesta have taken a fair hit from all the shitty little bits of metal being flung about as both of them have lots of little rusty looking spots on the bonnets. I'm fuming, and want to minimise the damage. I've got no fallout remover left at home. Will wheel cleaner do?

if not, I need to order some fallout remover on Amazon today for delivery

Thsi be alright?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DFNXQ9M/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[riz]

Can't imagine the quality being the best, or if the edges will mark paintwork but 50 cloths for 20 quid isn't bad at all.

Not sure how it reduces waste though as they're either disposable (huge waste) or they're just a bit of a gimmick because I don't suppose they'll reattach and go back on the roll after washing?

I just needed some for the Costco cloths that have lasted me

These seems to get good reviews

VERSATOWEL™ Multi Purpose Plush Microfibre Towel - 40 Towels 400GSM

Experience versatility with Mcrofbre's Microfibre Towel Set featuring the innovative VersaTowel. Improve your cleaning routine with microfibre towels.

mcrofbre.com

 

[MatthewR]

Next door's builder brother decided 2 weeks ago to cut down a metal post they had on their drive with a cutting disc. Looks like the TT and the Fiesta have taken a fair hit from all the shitty little bits of metal being flung about as both of them have lots of little rusty looking spots on the bonnets. I'm fuming, and want to minimise the damage. I've got no fallout remover left at home. Will wheel cleaner do?

if not, I need to order some fallout remover on Amazon today for delivery

Thsi be alright?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DFNXQ9M/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Wheel cleaner wont work, you need a dedicated fallout remover.

If it's got to be Amazon I'd go with the valet pro dragons breath of G Tech iron fallout remover

 

[JamesBryan]

Next door's builder brother decided 2 weeks ago to cut down a metal post they had on their drive with a cutting disc. Looks like the TT and the Fiesta have taken a fair hit from all the shitty little bits of metal being flung about as both of them have lots of little rusty looking spots on the bonnets. I'm fuming, and want to minimise the damage. I've got no fallout remover left at home. Will wheel cleaner do?

if not, I need to order some fallout remover on Amazon today for delivery

Thsi be alright?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DFNXQ9M/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Swing by Macs detailing on the Lancs and see if they've got anything in.

 

[Cookson]

Macs detailing

Nothing available on their website for fallout remover.

I will order the Dragons Breath now

 

[imprezaworks]

Will be amazed if that Viper works at all, their stuff is pretty poor. As mentioned you need a dedicated cleaner.

 

[Cookson]

Wheel cleaner wont work, you need a dedicated fallout remover.

If it's got to be Amazon I'd go with the valet pro dragons breath of G Tech iron fallout remover

*Edit, my bad, didn't see the valet pro one

 

[Cookson]

Will be amazed if that Viper works at all, their stuff is pretty poor. As mentioned you need a dedicated cleaner.

I usually diulte that 50/50 with water for my wheels and it seems to work well enough

 

[imprezaworks]

Autoglym magma I find to be decent.

 

[MLB]

I just needed some for the Costco cloths that have lasted me

These seems to get good reviews

VERSATOWEL™ Multi Purpose Plush Microfibre Towel - 40 Towels 400GSM

Experience versatility with Mcrofbre's Microfibre Towel Set featuring the innovative VersaTowel. Improve your cleaning routine with microfibre towels.

mcrofbre.com

Why not get more of the Costco ones? They're the yellow Kirkland ones aren't they? I've got two packs in the garage, they're ideal for all jobs that don't involve polishing paint.

 

[imprezaworks]

I just needed some for the Costco cloths that have lasted me

These seems to get good reviews

VERSATOWEL™ Multi Purpose Plush Microfibre Towel - 40 Towels 400GSM

Experience versatility with Mcrofbre's Microfibre Towel Set featuring the innovative VersaTowel. Improve your cleaning routine with microfibre towels.

mcrofbre.com

Decent towels those and wash well.

 

[riz]

Lol wasn't planning on ever washing any

 

[imprezaworks]

Atleast you know/money bags.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looking at trying out wool pads for scratch removal and foam to finish.

Any recommendations for a good wool pad set up, assume the likes of rupes would be a solid choice.

 

[JamesBryan]

Looking at trying out wool pads for scratch removal and foam to finish.

Any recommendations for a good wool pad set up, assume the likes of rupes would be a solid choice.

Rupes ones are good.

Microfibre cuts more though doesn't it?

 

[imprezaworks]

I just can't get on with mf, tried them a few times.

My default is

Lake country CCS yellow.
Green chem hex
White chem pad.

 

[JamesBryan]

I just can't get on with mf, tried them a few times.

My default is

Lake country CCS yellow.
Green chem hex
White chem pad.

Try the wool then, you'll just need an airline to blow the dust out of them if using a lot.

 

[_Tom]

My karcher died this morning and looking a cheap replacement I found and bought this.

Was from a little old dear that knew nothing about it. The thing is f**king massive 😂 and a beast.

Can't really find anything online about them but it has a full on lance so no good for my snow foam bottle.

What are my options? A whole new lance or are those pump up bottles actually any good?

 

[Bluebeard]

My karcher died this morning and looking a cheap replacement I found and bought this.

Was from a little old dear that knew nothing about it. The thing is f**king massive 😂 and a beast.

View attachment 1723305

Can't really find anything online about them but it has a full on lance so no good for my snow foam bottle.

What are my options? A whole new lance or are those pump up bottles actually any good?

That lance should pop off the end of the trigger.

Don’t bother with pump up sprayers, they’re a waste of time.

 

[_Tom]

That lance should pop off the end of the trigger.

Don’t bother with pump up sprayers, they’re a waste of time.

Didn't notice that earlier and thanks, you were right.

It unscrews so I'll just have to fit a snow foam bottle that screws on.

 

[imprezaworks]

You will still need a gun, I'd opt for the short style .

This

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[_Tom]

You will still need a gun, I'd opt for the short style .

This

View attachment 1723343

This is the hd series so different I think? I can't unscrew the lance trigger. Only like this -

Looking online I need an adapter to screw on.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[_Tom]

Legend. Are these quick release things any good so you dont have to use the full lance?

Blok 51 Karcher HD/HDS to Quick Release 5 Nozzle Kit

This simple conversion kit makes it easy to convert your trigger unit from your standard original Karcher HD/HDS fitting to an 11.6mm quick release unit.

www.blok51.com

Seems most people use them these days.

 

[JamesBryan]

Legend. Are these quick release things any good so you dont have to use the full lance?

Blok 51 Karcher HD/HDS to Quick Release 5 Nozzle Kit

This simple conversion kit makes it easy to convert your trigger unit from your standard original Karcher HD/HDS fitting to an 11.6mm quick release unit.

www.blok51.com

Seems most people use them these days.

Yes, white one for general rinsing and green for a bit more power.

Yellow and red are a bit too strong of a jet to use on cars.

 

[imprezaworks]

Well worth getting

 

[_Tom]

Yes, white one for general rinsing and green for a bit more power.

Yellow and red are a bit too strong of a jet to use on cars.

I'll get them ordered. Any recomendations on a cheap 'quick release' snow foam bottle?

 

[JamesBryan]

I'll get them ordered. Any recomendations on a cheap 'quick release' snow foam bottle?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CYPW2ZB6/?tag=cliospnet01-21

No idea on quality, however you could convert your current foam lance just by getting a 1/4" quick connect fitting.