Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Chi]

Nice one. . What do you do?

 

[imprezaworks]

Car sales mate

 

[Chi]

Cool what company?

 

[imprezaworks]

Taurus motors in pensby mate

 

[Chi]

Just up the road. .. id love your job.. Bet you get some real bargains.

 

[imprezaworks]

I love my job mate, been there 7 years wash my car every Sunday lol. And the boss doesn't mind

 

[Chi]

Used to be in Fire Brigade and got to wash cars whenever lol. . Not properly like you pros.

 

[Chi]

What price range are your motors?

 

[imprezaworks]

Not a pro mate lol. Do you need some polish? I'm getting rid of some but think its suited to darker coloured cars. My only advice mate is buy a few things and don't get carried away, I did lol

 

[Chi]

Lol I've got a black lexus. . If its good ill take it. How much? Got a dark green tt too..

 

[imprezaworks]

Are you a secret car hoarder lol. It's in the for sale section mate but you can borrow it if you want and see how you get on?

 

[Chi]

Sound mate. .. Im in moreton u?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yep. Pm me your address will drop it off tomo after work, about half six

 

[aucky]

I've had CQUK and reload on for nearly 4 months now, still beading like a champ (obviously).

I'd like to add another layer of reload and a nice wax on top, how can I prep the surface well enough without removing too much of what's there? Its had a track day since initial application so Tardis and IX wouldn't be ideal for preserving the existing protection...
Thoughts?

 

[Chi]

4 months? ? Sounds like the perfect stuff for me. .
Next time you do yours is there chance I can give you a hand to learn the ropes re detailing?

 

[Gally]

I've had CQUK and reload on for nearly 4 months now, still beading like a champ (obviously).

I'd like to add another layer of reload and a nice wax on top, how can I prep the surface well enough without removing too much of what's there? Its had a track day since initial application so Tardis and IX wouldn't be ideal for preserving the existing protection...
Thoughts?

Hmmm, the protection will still be there mate, IX/Tardis won't affect that. It would just lose it's own properties maybe. But another layer or 2 of Reload/wax it'll be perfect. Make sure reload is the top layer of course because wax cannot touch those products for protection. You could email andy@Carpro if you want a definitive answer.

The beading and sheeting of Reload and even C2V3 is just mental.

 

[JD]

General pre wash, car plan rds works fine, especially for the price it was selling in Asda. I typically use citrus power diluted 1:1 with plain water and still works great. Comparing them, citrus power has the edge with bug splatter and baked on grime, general tree sap/ aphids dropping, provided your car is waxed or sealed and still holding up, both will work fine with a pre wash and pressure rinse.

Is rds still on sale or gone back to full price? I've only seen it in halfords recently.

Back up to £6 - occasionally have deals like 342.

 

[aucky]

The beading and sheeting of Reload and even C2V3 is just mental.

Totally. I couldn't believe how tight it was on my roof the other day. A wax would be on its last legs by now

 

[JD]

Buying a bottle for a brief top up detail due at the end of this month, Kev. Hope it's as good as you say, although if it's even marginally better than V1 I'll be happy for 6 months.

 

[JD]

Out of interest, because I can't be bothered to search, what is C2V3 based on, on your car? Amigo?

 

[Gally]

Tripple mostly mate on the last couple of details mate. Including the Trophy I had. It was beading and sheeting through a layer of destruction dust. (local company smashes ups rocks)

It's not Cquartz but it takes 15 minutes to coat a full car giving probably 6 months worth of protection. It's simple genius is it can be used over anything.

 

[JD]

Presumed it would be fine over Amigo. Good to know for sure. Ooooh can't wait now lol!

 

[JaredHasNoBrain]

Whats the Best wax or polish for a Monaco?

 

[Jaff.]

Whats the Best wax or polish for a Monaco?

I used to find AG high def wax worked well with my Megane. Not waxed that in years though

 

[aucky]

Whats the Best wax or polish for a Monaco?

Tripple and tough coat for you sir

 

[JaredHasNoBrain]

Tripple and tough coat for you sir

I've been avoiding Auto Finesse cos I know I will spend too much money on their site.... Now look what you made me do
-£60 ish

 

[Feirny]

Been doing a C2 GT in red today, Tripple then C2V3 are sublime. It's been so rewarding to do.

​Going to make sure the whole car is done well now, it's inspired me seeing these results.

 

[Rossi1989]

Could anyone tell me the difference between AF total & AF sprtiz. I have been using total to clean the inside for a while now just wondering if spritz just finishes it off? Also got some soul wax and it says to leave to cure for 3 hours before layering so does this mean you can't buff it off for 3 hours?

 

[Gally]

Been doing a C2 GT in red today, Tripple then C2V3 are sublime. It's been so rewarding to do.

​Going to make sure the whole car is done well now, it's inspired me seeing these results.

Not yours though... Right?

 

[aucky]

Could anyone tell me the difference between AF total & AF sprtiz. I have been using total to clean the inside for a while now just wondering if spritz just finishes it off? Also got some soul wax and it says to leave to cure for 3 hours before layering so does this mean you can't buff it off for 3 hours?

After buffing, don't apply another layer for 3 hours

 

[Feirny]

Not yours though... Right?

No no, I borrowed it and detailed it.

 

[Rossi1989]

After buffing, don't apply another layer for 3 hours

Ah right i see. Would you know this difference with the interior products?

 

[imprezaworks]

What is the c2v3? I ssume its applied after hand polishing?

 

[Gally]

What is the c2v3? I ssume its applied after hand polishing?

It's a spay sealant with nano properties but can be used over any base.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Could anyone tell me the difference between AF total & AF sprtiz. I have been using total to clean the inside for a while now just wondering if spritz just finishes it off?

total is an all purpose cleaner, spritz is a finishing product to leave a nice finish, supposed to leave a little protect against dust and UV
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/auto-finesse-spritz-cat21.html

 

[imprezaworks]

So pretty much after polishing? And does it replace the layer of wax i would normally put on? Similar too tough coat? Apologies for maybe the obvious answered questions

 

[Yellow Dave]

c2 is a stand alone spray sealant used after polishing/ cleansing/ glazing. it can be waxed over the top but not required. Gally has tried it alot and seems to think it will sit well over most things, but with slightly reduced durability, and has said he would use it over a show wax.

it sound quite a versatile product application wise. My only gripe with previous versions is that they didn't resist tar spots very well compared to other products, and water behaviour didn't last all that long. I'm yet to try version 3

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers Dave. Is it a comparison to say tough coat? Or is that a different sort of product?

 

[Gally]

Kinda different and the same. Imo C2 offers more a nano style sheeting and beading and seems to last better.

As I said before even on a dirty car the C2 was still beading and sheeting to a crazy standard. I actually have a video i'lll need to upload for you guys.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ok cheers Kev. May try some, not that dear at £6