Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Inequality Street]

What's happened to the cheap DA thread?

I wondered this but was too scared to ask

 

[DannyR]

Ha, I thought it was strange not being just locked if need be with an explanation! I got one last night anyway!

 

[Coby.]

Ok so I need a dedicated brush for cleaning the wheel arches, I'm making do with what I have but it's a little tricky, What do you guys recommend?

 

[Gally]

I really like my Vikan one, don't get one too big as you won't get it into some arches. Plenty to choose from.

 

[Chapppers11]

Ok so I need a dedicated brush for cleaning the wheel arches, I'm making do with what I have but it's a little tricky, What do you guys recommend?

The largest of the Wheel Woolies.

 

[Coby.]

Was thinking that but wasn't sure if I fancied using it for the arches.... Will search a few brushes and see.

 

[Inequality Street]

The largest of the Wheel Woolies.

This - Its what I use mine for.

 

[Knuckles]

I wondered this but was too scared to ask

Says it's hidden to me. And It's still findable, it's just locked.

im guessing they're keeping it closed until we know what's happening with the orders.

i got an email saying my payment has been acknowledged and my item is being processed and readied for shipping today.

 

[l33th3tr33]

Anyone used armourall shield before? got a sample with PFC magazine and just used it without thinking.

 

[Jack-C]

I've got the same sample. What's it like?

 

[Inequality Street]

I have 2 or 3 of those samples. Never used them, I don't expect it to be very good.

 

[Knuckles]

It lasted a couple of weeks on my wheels. Didn't trust it on my paint

 

[l33th3tr33]

I've got the same sample. What's it like?

Easy to apply, just stick to 1/2 a sq mtr when applying, and literally wipe off as soon as you've covered that area as if you leave it for too long then it needs extra effort to wipe off. Makes my paint (mondial) look a few shades darker but it seems alright so far. Can apply in the sun too, so that's a bonus. Just have to wait til it rains to see the longevity, and I do about 50 miles a day so should be a good test.

 

[Jack-C]

Thanks for the reply

Sounds like it's worth a try. I'll defiantly use it at some point, maybe at the weekend.

If it's no good then it's no big deal but if it's decent then happy days

 

[Joe#]

Just a quick one guys. I'm applying C5 to my track wheels, but how many coats should I be doing?

 

[Yellow Dave]

1 should be fine, 2 if you wasn't to guarantee full coverage, but I've had one coat last almost 2years on It's own

 

[Joe#]

Cheers Dave. I feel like I've covered most areas evenly so we'll see how it goes.

 

[Cliotoby]

Very excited to use my new Flex next week. Happy days.

My car has covered a colossal 600 miles since Jan 13th. Defo not getting another expensive car in 2 years. Had my heart set on a New Boxter S but for the sake of getting to the shops once a week I think its just getting pissed up the wall so to speak.

 

[DannyR]

I had my money refunded on the cheap polisher!

 

[Dan...]

I need a decontamination product, ideally i'd have ordered Iron Out or something but I totally forgot and i'm doing the car tomorrow.

Do Halfords (or somewhere) sell anything similar that would do a good job of [FONT=Lucida Sans Unicode, Lucida Grande, Garuda, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]decontaminating? ... if not I'll have to go without [/FONT]

 

[Yellow Dave]

Autoglym do a fall out remover but doubt you'll find it from anyone unless your trade and buy in bulk.

 

[riz]

Do autosmart still have local reps? You maybe able to haggle a 1litre bottle?

 

[JD]

I need a decontamination product, ideally i'd have ordered Iron Out or something but I totally forgot and i'm doing the car tomorrow.

Do Halfords (or somewhere) sell anything similar that would do a good job of [FONT=Lucida Sans Unicode, Lucida Grande, Garuda, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]decontaminating? ... if not I'll have to go without [/FONT]

Bit of an expensive route but Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels would work. If you can find a local morrisons they sell it for £4 rather than £9.99.

 

[Dan...]

Bit of an expensive route but Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels would work. If you can find a local morrisons they sell it for £4 rather than £9.99.

Thank you, I will keep that in mind for next time

 

[Clio172NE]

Rather then start a new thread im going to get my 172 Cup tidied up this year so a few questions may follow

Is there a way to get the coolant bottle looking new again? Rather then try and find a new one?

 

[Jack-C]

Just get yourself a new one, there really not that expensive and your current one will never come up like new no matter what you do to it.

If you do want to try cleaning it you can try sloshing some water around with some rice in it. I've done this in the past and it will improve it but it won't be perfect.

I think new coolant bottles can be bought for less than £15 so new is defiantly the way to go.

 

[Clio172NE]

Just get yourself a new one, there really not that expensive and your current one will never come up like new no matter what you do to it.

If you do want to try cleaning it you can try sloshing some water around with some rice in it. I've done this in the past and it will improve it but it won't be perfect.

I think new coolant bottles can be bought for less than £15 so new is defiantly the way to go.

Ah i thought id be looking around £30 and for that id much rather do it myself, thanks ill have a shop around. While im there might aswell look for steering fluid reservoirs.
Just bought myself a inlet manifold for £10 and going to soda blast and paint (not sure what colour yet) and fuel rack cover..literally have a list of all sorts

 

[Jack-C]

No worries. I think genuine Renault is quite expensive but non genuine is reasonable and exactly the same.

This one would be ideal.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301151691108

 

[Clio172NE]

No worries. I think genuine Renault are quite expensive but non genuine are reasonable and exactly the same.

This one would be ideal.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301151691108

Yeah ive seen that one, cheers

Dont suppose you know who does the steering wheel re-trims on here do you? Im obviously new and someone told me there was someone on here

 

[Jack-C]

Yeah his name is snappy. Have a search for him. There's actually a thread showing all of his work. Once you've decided what style you want just send him a pm.

Just try searching for stuff because there's tons of info on here and I'm sure you'll find the answers to any questions you might have by searching

 

[andy335touring]

Not got around to this my self yet but I think this is the chap you're after for wheel re-trims.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/member.php?84701-snappy

 

[Clio172NE]

Thanks again!

 

[Coby.]

Just used AF Imperial on my wheels, Got to say I am mightily impressed, I've just been using diluted WWHW for ages so makes a nice change, Will be using Imperial more than WWHW in the future.

 

[497adam]

Autoglym do a fall out remover but doubt you'll find it from anyone unless your trade and buy in bulk.

I got a sample of this of the trade rep- only tried it on wheels seemed pretty useless

 

[497adam]

What would people recommend for cleaning cloth seats?

 

[JD]

What would people recommend for cleaning cloth seats?

A decent low ratio'd APC, scrubbed with a medium brush to agitate and lift the dirt and then wet vac'd or damp MF.

 

[497adam]

Like verso?

 

[Amberlamps]

Best place for some small atomizer bottles, similar to this one, but smaller, like 50ml?

 

[Jack-C]

I know you can get 100ml mist style bottles in boots. I've got a few and they work great.

Edit: here you go. This should be just what your after

http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/Boots-Travel-Spray-Bottle-50ml_1228699/

 

[Amberlamps]

Might have to have a mosy in some time then, cheers. 50ml ones would be better though