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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

I press this

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I've tried the Rain X one but wasn't that impressed, keeping your windows really clean and then just use the demister is the only option that kind of works if you have no aircon.
 
I believe they all work based on lowering surface tension, by putting the fairy liquid on you lower the surface tension of the water condensating on the windscreen.

So instead of having droplets of water on the windscreen making it opaque the water spreads out and creates a 'clear' layer.
 
The autoglanz one is good.

I also used the Koch chemie one

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior FSE

Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior — gloss enhancement and light limescale removal Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior (FSE) is a professional exterior detail spray designed not only to enhance gloss, but also to safely remove light limescale deposits, water spots and mineral residues from painted s
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riz said:
The autoglanz one is good.

I also used the Koch chemie one

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior FSE

Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior — gloss enhancement and light limescale removal Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior (FSE) is a professional exterior detail spray designed not only to enhance gloss, but also to safely remove light limescale deposits, water spots and mineral residues from painted s
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk www.cleanyourcar.co.uk
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That Koch FSE looks intresting. Detailing spay so can target areas rather than wash whole car. And pretty cheap too.
 
White leather..

My wife was a r****d and got a Tesla with white leather and now my jeans have transferred onto them 🙄

I've heard baby wipes are the best thing but want to know what options are available if I need to step it up!
 
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Claybar question.
I’m trying to do a decent clean on the MX5 and the Clio. First time claying either car.
Is this looking ok? I’ve used meguiars shampoo and a meguiars spray that came with the clay- when I clay a panel, keeping the clay lubricated, it looks like there’s some kind of contamination left behind. Just want to know if this is normal or if there’s an issue! (Paint is Mazda stormy blue, not the Clio, yet).


Yep, there are masses of scratches, hence claying and then aiming to polish. Thanks.
 
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Polynesian said:
View attachment 1775073View attachment 1775074View attachment 1775075Claybar question.
I’m trying to do a decent clean on the MX5 and the Clio. First time claying either car.
Is this looking ok? I’ve used meguiars shampoo and a meguiars spray that came with the clay- when I clay a panel, keeping the clay lubricated, it looks like there’s some kind of contamination left behind. Just want to know if this is normal or if there’s an issue! (Paint is Mazda stormy blue, not the Clio, yet).


Yep, there are masses of scratches, hence claying and then aiming to polish. Thanks.
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Looks a little bit like the clay has left some residue behind as its passed. Might not have had enough lube to keep it sliding about. Sometimes some of the clay 'rubs off' onto the paint. Nothing to worry about, give it a wipe with a cloth and see if it comes off. Might need to give it a rub (ooooeeeeerrr)
 
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Thanks Nostrils, that worked and all good. I used some farecla G3 and it doesn’t look to have reduced the scratches at all. Any tips people? Before I let loose on the precious concours Clio.
 
SPTA rotary, 4 dots on a foam pad. Probably 4 passes. I’m new to this so sooner be careful than completely messing up. Thanks!
 
Polynesian said:
SPTA rotary, 4 dots on a foam pad. Probably 4 passes. I’m new to this so sooner be careful than completely messing up. Thanks!
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Rotary is brave for a beginner. You’re likely being too gentle with it but also the risk of cutting through the clear is high with a rotary. If you can get access to a DA try that. Much safer compared to rotary. 4 passes isn’t enough for that marring

What pad are you using?
 
Crybert said:
Rotary is brave for a beginner. You’re likely being too gentle with it but also the risk of cutting through the clear is high with a rotary. If you can get access to a DA try that. Much safer compared to rotary. 4 passes isn’t enough for that marring

What pad are you using?
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Thanks for the advice. It’s the foam pad that came with the spta. It’s a cordless one and I’m using it on a low speed.
 
Sunglasses_Ron said:
What’s the best way to remove scratches from gloss black trim?

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Micro polisher. I use the cordless batoca one, it’s decent enough.

Gloss black trim is a f**king pest though, just look at it and there’s scratches on it.

Although the angle of where those scratches are you may need an even smaller polisher. A dremel with the correct attachment may be the best way?
 
Anyone used one of these things to clean the underside of their car


Needs to have bigger wheels and not the caster wheels I’ve seen to cope with my gravel drive. And would need to work out if it will fit into my pressure washer, although I’d like to upgrade it this year.
 
KitsonRis said:
Anyone used one of these things to clean the underside of their car


Needs to have bigger wheels and not the caster wheels I’ve seen to cope with my gravel drive. And would need to work out if it will fit into my pressure washer, although I’d like to upgrade it this year.
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I haven’t used this setup personally, but I just use the Karcher patio cleaner attachment turned upside down. I mix up BH autofoam in the bottle for the patio cleaner (karcher pw), as it has rust inhibitors in BH AF and send it under. I find it works really well tbh.
 
KitsonRis said:
Anyone used one of these things to clean the underside of their car


Needs to have bigger wheels and not the caster wheels I’ve seen to cope with my gravel drive. And would need to work out if it will fit into my pressure washer, although I’d like to upgrade it this year.
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I asked about this a couple of months back and got something very similar, haven’t used it yet though.

This is the one I have. It’s a bit more low profile than the one you linked.

 
Gave my car a wash today and realised it’s pretty hanging and covered in tar etc, is below the correct order of works?

wash
ironx
rinse
tar remover
rinse
clay
rewash

will polish it a different day as that will be enough for my attention span!
 
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