Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[MatthewR]

How much my sweet? Did you buy it off me?

I got it off Yellow Dave! I'm not sure £10 posted?

 

[Gally]

You really need a compressor aswell to get them cleaned up properly. Hex offer easier working and just change pad and polish to suit.

 

[Mendizmo]

Just wondering if anyone can recommend me a good DAS 6 kit? Unsure on Menzerna, Meg's etc. I've searched & researched but so many answers! Looking on i4d, CYC & Elite at the moment. I'm after one to use on my cup at first, to get rid of swirls (nothing really heavy) & then to apply polish as part of detailing. It will be used on other cars once I've practiced. Let's say £150 max. Cheers.

Edit: Found this recommended on DW, bit more than I want to spend but looks like it's everything I need. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...as-6-pro-sonus-and-menzerna-kit/prod_677.html

 

[Connor19]

If I went and bought some APC from the supermarket, would I be able to use it on the car such as door seals, arches etc. Just wondering if it will cause any damage to the paintwork as I have seen people using it before?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

If I went and bought some APC from the supermarket, would I be able to use it on the car such as door seals, arches etc. Just wondering if it will cause any damage to the paintwork as I have seen people using it before?

Do to think it would cause any damage. It's just concentrated washing up liquid isn't it?

Why not just but 5 litres of valet pro citrus pre wash. That can be diluted to different strengths for different jobs.

 

[Jack-C]

It will be perfectly fine. I've been using supermarket apc diluted 10:1 for years and it works very well indeed.

The one I use costs about £1 for 1 litre so its very cheap. It amazes me when people buy branded detailing apc which I think is exactly the same as the supermarket stuff.

Edit: I use valet pro citrus as a pre wash in a pressure sprayer and it works very well but for door shuts, fuel filler cap etc diluted supermarket apc works great.

 

[Coby.]

It'll be fine as far as I'm aware, Been using Tesco Daisy for ages but have just run out so 'might' switch to G101 or Verso just cos it seems more professional

 

[Connor19]

Do to think it would cause any damage. It's just concentrated washing up liquid isn't it?

Why not just but 5 litres of valet pro citrus pre wash. That can be diluted to different strengths for different jobs.

Yeah that is what I thought it was too, nothing too strong. Seems like a good idea, but I only want to spend a couple of £'s max as it not a necessity atm, just thought it would be nice to have something for the job

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

It will be perfectly fine. I've been using supermarket apc diluted 10:1 for years and it works very well indeed.

The one I use costs about £1 for 1 litre so its very cheap. It amazes me when people buy branded detailing apc which I think is exactly the same as the supermarket stuff.

Valet pro is £18.95 for 5 litres which you dilute 1:10

 

[Ads_172]

I've always used Daisy for grimey areas and VP Citrus Pre Wash on the actual bodywork.

 

[Connor19]

Thanks for the replies guys, looks like I will probably be getting some then!

 

[Jack-C]

Valet pro is £18.95 for 5 litres which you dilute 1:10

Edited my post just after you quoted it

I do use citrus pre wash in a pressure sprayer and it's brilliant but for door shuts etc apc works very well and is so cheap I'd rather save my valet pro citrus just for pre washing

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Edited my post just after you quoted it

I do use citrus pre wash in a pressure sprayer and it's brilliant but for door shuts etc apc works very well and is so cheap I'd rather save my valet pro citrus just for pre washing

Yeah a good point. I might get Daisy round to sort out my dirty bits

 

[Jack 172]

quick one guys, what microfiber are you using to buff polish off? thanks

 

[Yellow Dave]

Anything short pile works best for me

 

[Jack-C]

Eurow mfs from Costco. Good value for money and work well.

I think they are about £15 for 36 so they are defiantly worth a try and they are good quality as they are made by Eurow.

 

[Jack 172]

what is the best place to buy them from? I'm worried about buying crap ones :S

Edit: i don't have a costco card i will have to ask around

ta

 

[Knuckles]

Just noticed the new ironx ls


lemon scented ironx...


does it smell like lemons in the same vein as the cherry scented one smells like cherries fermented in arse?

 

[Coby.]

eBay otherwise, Few £'a more but still a good price, Kist search Eurow Microfibre

 

[Carlv8415]

What's a good alternative to clay ? IronX?

 

[Coby.]

There is no alternative.

 

[Yellow Dave]

What's a good alternative to clay ? IronX?

Iron x removes iron fallout, Tardis will remove tar spots and organic fallout such as tree sap and aphid dew. If you use both of these when ypu strip back any protection before re waxes then on a well maintained car you can get away with a light clay once a year and hopefully it won't lift off too much grime.

But it comes a time when clay is needed as physical contact is required to shift the dirt

 

[JackJack]

What's this clay mitt people are on about?

 

[imprezaworks]

We've got one in work, think one of lads got it off the autosmart rep. How good it is in comparison to a clay bar, I don't know. But I found it excellent on my car. Sub £20 from memory.

 

[Gally]

It is actually quite good. Needs proper lube and very light pressure. I'll have another play this weekend but i'm impressed so far.

 

[botfch]

Any suggestions for something to removing the caked on dirt in the arches/underneath.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Clay mits are a huge time saver! but as Kev has said loads of lube and light pressure as they are increasingly more likely to cause damage than traditional clay.

 

[Scott H.]

Just for given 500ml of Taris from a friend. What's the mix rate with water? 50/50?
Also how's it best to apply, just spray on, leave and jet wash off? Iv only ever used AG tar remover on a cloth.

 

[Coby.]

Do not dilute... Use neat.

Spray on and watch it work, Do not let it dry, If you have stubborn marks spray onto a MF and lightly agitate to remove.

 

[imprezaworks]

What's a decent tyre shine. I use the one from auto smart through work but fancy trying another.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Megs endurance is always popular but I personally don't like the finish.

I like GTechniq t1, Af satin. Carpro Perl can be used on plastic and tyres so is pretty versatile. Think Ant uses it in some of his details

 

[Connor19]

Will autofinesse tripple be fine to be applied straight onto the car after a clean to give it a shine? Also how long will this last without any protection?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Yes and I've seen 2months of proper protection on some panels. Lower doors and rear bumper 4 weeks maybe.

If you can stretch your budget and spend the time to do a little prep first time round, use Tripple as a base to set the finish, then top with a spray sealant for ease of use you will get considerable extra protection and that finish will maintain as long as your sealant is still protecting

 

[imprezaworks]

Appreciate the advice dave

 

[Connor19]

Yes and I've seen 2months of proper protection on some panels. Lower doors and rear bumper 4 weeks maybe.

If you can stretch your budget and spend the time to do a little prep first time round, use Tripple as a base to set the finish, then top with a spray sealant for ease of use you will get considerable extra protection and that finish will maintain as long as your sealant is still protecting

Okay thanks for the reply, what sealant would be best, tough coat? Might as well make it worth while I guess!

 

[Yellow Dave]

Tough coat is simple and easy to use regardless of beginner or well trained user, and works well on most base products and colours.

The likes of carpro reload and GTechniq C2 can sometimes last longer but ideally need a cleaner base to work on so not too much advantage of going to these.

 

[imprezaworks]

Realised that ecp sell meguires. Will pick some up to try next week.

 

[Scott H.]

Washed and decontaminated my car yesterday with the intention to wax it.

Pressure washed, snow foamed, washed 2BM, iron X'd, de-tar, clay, dried etc etc.
Then applied AF Tripple, buffed off etc, went to wax it but my AG HD wax had kind of gone funny in the pot, there wasn't a lot left anyway and I think the winter had got to it from when it had been in my boot.

It wouldn't apply nicely to the body, kind of lumpy and hard and very hard work to spread across the body, so I gave up on that idea before I got to far ahead and found it wouldn't buff off!
What I did manage to apply (very hard work) did buff off ok, mostly just the bonnet.
That's now in the bin, as I said there wasn't a lot left anyway.

Now what would you do?
I was planning on trying not to use the car this week, maybe short trips here and there, wash it again come the weekend and apply
some wax I can borrow off some friends?

 

[Scrooge]

Borrow some wax then cleanse the car again before reapplying. Or at least the areas you applied the dud wax.

 

[Scrooge]

Anyone just listen to the guest on radio 2?

Apparently they've developed a complete hydrophobic paint which completely stops a car ever getting dirty and will last the life time of a car. b****cks.