Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Scrooge]

I found the Sonax application great, durabilty seems good too, even on wheels.

Needs to be layered for longer lasting water behavior I found but as you use so little it's no problem.

I thought Reload had better water behavior on my car too, i'll see if I can dig out the pic...

 

[Coby.]

I just found it in a box and slapped it on, Was going to just spritz it with Finale but thought I'd slap that on instead, Certainly might be a contender as a top up product once I've slimmed down my collection of samples and what not a bit.

 

[Cliotoby]

Just used @Cliotoby favourite product Sonax BSD on the Gf's car, Realised I had a sample from a Waxybox, Seemed to go on well and left a decent finish considering I had only given it a quick wash and dry.

Will probably be too dirty by the time it rains to notice any beading but definitely seemed like a decent product.

You'll be surprised.

The last bank holiday weekend of 2013 when was it? That was when I applied Sonax to my dads car without any prep and it hasnt been washed since. Was still beading quite well at Christmas. Didn't get a chance to wash it unfortunately

 

[MatthewR]

Anyone used much of car chem, I tried their Taylor made shampoo in the waxy box and quite fancy a bottle. Are there any other products to get before I order?

 

[Gally]

Car chem make a lot of products for a lot of people.

 

[ben lee]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_845939_langId_-1_categoryId_255231

any good for the price?

 

[MatthewR]

Depends what you want if for, if your looking to foam then you'll struggle to get a lance for it.

 

[Yellow Dave]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_845939_langId_-1_categoryId_255231

any good for the price?

It's only rated at 70bar pressure so won't fantastic but will work.

A nilfisk C110 is rated at 110bar for £50 / £60 would be my choice for a budget washer if you can save a little more towards it.

 

[ben lee]

thanks would a refurbished karcher K2 pressure washer be good value £45 delivered

 

[Yellow Dave]

thanks would a refurbished karcher K2 pressure washer be good value £45 delivered

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?728181-Best-Karcher-for-car-cleaning

 

[ben lee]

checked with Gtechniq its fine to clay a window with G1 on so will be giving ago tomorrow see if it will help.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Finally took delivery of 20 litres of valet pro citrus pre wash today.

It seems like a really good product.

I just sprayed some on and jet washed off and the car seems really clean just by doing that.

 

[Kyle 86]

Finally took delivery of 20 litres of valet pro citrus pre wash today.

It seems like a really good product.

I just sprayed some on and jet washed off and the car seems really clean just by doing that.

How much was that Ron?

 

[Mr R.]

Finally took delivery of 20 litres of valet pro citrus pre wash today.

It seems like a really good product.

I just sprayed some on and jet washed off and the car seems really clean just by doing that.

Good stuff mate, I love mine works well diluted so makes it even better value for money.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Good stuff mate, I love mine works well diluted so makes it even better value for money.

Yeah it's pretty epic stuff. I'm going to try and get out and finish the clean today.

I need to get some wax on if I can today, it's been at least 6 weeks since I put any on and the beading is near enough non existent.

Think I may do a full decontamination (iron-x, tar remover and clay) as well.

 

[Mr R.]

Yeah it's pretty epic stuff. I'm going to try and get out and finish the clean today.

I need to get some wax on if I can today, it's been at least 6 weeks since I put any on and the beading is near enough non existent.

Think I may do a full decontamination (iron-x, tar remover and clay) as well.

Yeah mate good plan, the sun is coming up.
Going to be a cold but dry day, perfect for car cleaning. I might take the cover off of mine and show it the sun.

Its only been 4 month's covered up.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Yeah mate good plan, the sun is coming up.
Going to be a cold but dry day, perfect for car cleaning. I might take the cover off of mine and show it the sun.

Its only been 4 month's covered up.

Pop over if you want mate?

Bacon sarnies??

 

[Cliotoby]

Pop over if you want mate?

Bacon sarnies??

Can I come?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Can I come?

lol you could of done mate.

I'm all finished now. Sitting here aching like f**k from a busy day getting the car sorted.

Still got to seal the wheels up tomorrow and get all the plastic trims done too.

Quite pleased with the results today. Was too dark to get any pics by the time I'd finished. I'll get some tomorrow.

I just love Prima Amigo. What a great product.

 

[aucky]

I just love Prima Amigo. What a great product.

Can't fault it!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Can't fault it!

Yeah it's amazing. Brings mine up looking brand new.

It was nigh on impossible to get it anywhere on the summer. I hope that's still the case as I'm down to about 1/4 of a bottle left.

 

[scotty10]

Hi guys....has anyone got experience with chemical guys vintage butter wet wax ?

Is it easier to use since its liquid and whats a good alternative if its rubbish ?

 

[JD]

Hi guys....has anyone got experience with chemical guys vintage butter wet wax ?

Is it easier to use since its liquid and whats a good alternative if its rubbish ?

Now that's a blast from the past. Search "Lusty".

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?245224-Lusty-and-his-Butter-Wet-Wax-at-FCS

gally

 

[MatthewR]

Im fairly sure that care is still going and is in bolton. Unless someone else was daft enough to put that body kit on a car and paint it that colour!

 

[Coby.]

Right I've pretty much run out of C2v3 and I don't think I'll be replacing it.... Think it's clearly just me but I didn't really ever see the durability that I was expecting... After initial application all is well then 1 or 2 washes later using AF Lather the water behaviour just seems to fall away?
I have some diluted so will carry on with Top ups using it as a QD but not sure I'll order it again.

 

[Pearce]

I'm after auto finesse desire if anyone has got a used pot forsale ?

 

[Inequality Street]

Used Illusion for the first time today. Seriously impressive wax, think I'll be keeping hold of this for a long time.

 

[scotty10]

Hey guys looking for some help here.....so I've got a £30 amazon voucher

Anyway im looking to add something to my small cleaning collection most probably a wax what do yous suggest i should go for or put it towards

And i should mention i don't have a machine

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Autoglym HD wax without a doubt.

£32 on Amazon and comes with 2 applicators and a microfibre.

 

[aucky]

Speaking of HD, I have a full pot (no applicator etc) I'd sell for £15

 

[Yellow Dave]

My first thought was autoglym HD wax.

Any type of wax you're looking for? All round wax, durable, looks?

 

[MatthewR]

scotty10 id be getting this http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BKBQGC4/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[ben lee]

can Reload be diluted like c2v3?

 

[Coby.]

What's the best Offer/Code for CYC currently?

Got a basket with £120+ in it so the more savings possible the better.

Sonax BSD is in there as I'm liking it a lot.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Think it's only 5 or 7.5% as the Christmas code has finished

 

[Coby.]

5% was what I got.... Will be like a kid at Christmas in 3-5 days

 

[scotty10]

Autoglym HD wax without a doubt.

£32 on Amazon and comes with 2 applicators and a microfibre.

Speaking of HD, I have a full pot (no applicator etc) I'd sell for £15

My first thought was autoglym HD wax.

Any type of wax you're looking for? All round wax, durable, looks?

@scotty10 id be getting this http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BKBQGC4/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Thanks guys in the end i bought more tough coat along with tough prep and iron x

 

[ben lee]

got hold of some Reload and want to try it against C2V3 side by side on my car would 3 coats of each be better?

going to start off with a strong APC mix,wash,TRIX,wash,clay,wash p1 then tough prep then reload/c2v3 dos that sound the best way?
do i appy reload the same way i apply c2v3?
can i use reload on the side windows like c2v3?

 

[scotty10]

I've had r222 kicking around and been thinking of using it with prima amigo then tough coat

Or is it 1 or the other then tough coat

 

[MatthewR]

Anyone used any of the ArtDeShine range? They seem to get brilliant reviews in terms of ease of use and durability.