Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[aucky]

C and then A in a few days.

What colour have you bought Aucky?

Lapiz Blue

 

[Coby.]

You going to be sticking up a thread I hope once you've finished it.... Gorgeous colour.

 

[aucky]

not c. Do that another time when I'm free to come round

I'll let you know when I do the beetle then!

 

[aucky]

You going to be sticking up a thread I hope once you've finished it.... Gorgeous colour.

I'll probably run out of light tonight but I'm working a big manor house tomorrow, might be able to get some pics.

 

[Knuckles]

Would a 3x6m gazebo be adequate for Covering a car? Or would I need to get a larger one?

i don't want to go nuts and get a massive one if I don't need to

 

[Knuckles]

Would a 3x6m gazebo be adequate for Covering a car? Or would I need to get a larger one?

i don't want to go nuts and get a massive one if I don't need to

I found that a 3x6 on would be adequate.

but, can a carpet cleaner be used as a regular vacuum?

 

[aucky]

but, can a carpet cleaner be used as a regular vacuum?

Mine can't!

 

[aucky]

I went for 1x CQUK, 1x reload, 1x Shield in the end :/

 

[Knuckles]

Mine can't!

Are you aware of any which do both for not megabucks?

i like the look of this one but it doesn't specifically say it can Hoover

http://www.vax.co.uk/carpet-cleaners-and-washers/rapide-deluxe-carpet-cleaner-and-washer

 

[aucky]

Pass, but you're welcome to borrow mine if you use your own detergent

 

[Jay.S]

Are you aware of any which do both for not megabucks?

i like the look of this one but it doesn't specifically say it can Hoover

http://www.vax.co.uk/carpet-cleaners-and-washers/rapide-deluxe-carpet-cleaner-and-washer

They can't be used as a Hoover. Carpet cleaner only.

I've got one and I have to Hoover up before using it. Get on eBay can get them hardly used for cheap.

 

[Knuckles]

Cheers, any recommendations for a decent cheapish Hoover?

 

[matt91]

gave the car a clean just then with some muc off ubershine shampoo everything was fine but then i looked at our other car and there's all white dots over it, the only thing i can think of is that when rinsing mine it must of splashed on the other car and with it being in the sun the shampoo has dried up? it's a nightmare to get off and on the black plastic bumper (it's a berlingo) it just won't budge. Anyone got any advise on how to get it off?

 

[Knuckles]

gave the car a clean just then with some muc off ubershine shampoo everything was fine but then i looked at our other car and there's all white dots over it, the only thing i can think of is that when rinsing mine it must of splashed on the other car and with it being in the sun the shampoo has dried up? it's a nightmare to get off and on the black plastic bumper (it's a berlingo) it just won't budge. Anyone got any advise on how to get it off?

Quick detailer?
Isopropyl alcohol followed by a trim dressing?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

TIDL: People offering me advice to clean my fairly decent headlights...

'Use toothpaste and then when that's cleaned your lights, use polish to protect them as it will have UV barriers in.'

Err ... LULwotm8 ?

T-cut was also mentioned.

 

[Addicted]

aucky how long did it take you to apply the CQUK? Plan to do it myself tomorrow/Sunday, but imagine it's gonna take a fair while including the full clean before-hand!

 

[aucky]

aucky how long did it take you to apply the CQUK? Plan to do it myself tomorrow/Sunday, but imagine it's gonna take a fair while including the full clean before-hand!

Yeah the prep is the main thing. I didn't time it but even being meticulous it will take less than an hour really.

 

[Addicted]

Yeah the prep is the main thing. I didn't time it but even being meticulous it will take less than an hour really.

Ahh ok not bad then, only the same as any other stage done well then tbh.

Cool .

 

[Knuckles]

TIDL: People offering me advice to clean my fairly decent headlights...

'Use toothpaste and then when that's cleaned your lights, use polish to protect them as it will have UV barriers in.'

Err ... LULwotm8 ?

T-cut was also mentioned.

Don't you know not to question randomers teaching you to suck eggs? They know best don cha know

 

[Addicted]

Hey guys, how the hell do you hey CQUK to not leave watermarks/smear? Applying reload now and its coming up s**t

 

[Gally]

Have you let it set? Sounds like it's set anyway, possibly too humid and not been removed quick enough.

 

[Addicted]

Yep let it set, so either too long or not long enough!

I guess Eraser on the panels and start again?

 

[Gally]

I'd email Craig @ Car Pro personally. Try on one part more CQUK over the top and remove properly with a clean short pile MF. It usually brings it back to life and then remove.

 

[aucky]

Hey guys, how the hell do you hey CQUK to not leave watermarks/smear? Applying reload now and its coming up s**t

It says 1minute but tbh by the time you've finished applying to the panel/section the starting point is ready to remove.

Are you using the suede cloth to remove?

 

[Scrooge]

May be too much product in one area.

 

[Addicted]

Yeah doing all I should. I think o just left it on too long, will reapply over the top and see how it goes

 

[Addicted]

So, got the Eraser on it yesterday and it half and half worked when reapplying on a test panel, there was still some smearing so annoyingly I'm going to have to reapply it.

First things first is getting it off - got a reply from CarPro yesterday and they said hand-polish within 48 hours will sort it, otherwise itll required a DA after - tried hand polishing this morning with some Tripple and it is a right BALLACHE to get off. Off out today so have no chance of removing it all before I have to go out as I only did a wing and that took a good few minutes.

Anyone available with a DA hopefully within West Mids tomorrow/next week that can help me solve it, that has a DA?

Annoyed with myself that all it took was an extra minute or so and its baked on so much it just looks s**t - smears everywhere!

 

[riz]

Tried doing my headlight with 1200 it still doesn't look right. I used Megs Plast X to sort it out after. Any tips

 

[Daniel]

Tried doing my headlight with 1200 it still doesn't look right. I used Megs Plast X to sort it out after. Any tips

You haven't worked hard enough!

That's a poor effort mate. You need to keep sanding until the finish is uniform over the entire light. The bits that are on your light now are bits that you haven't sanded properly.

Basically, you've done a s**t job.

 

[Coby.]

As Dan said you needed to spend more time on the sanding and making sure all the haziness and spiders webs are gone, I'd be working up the grades a bit aswell, It'll make the polishing stages easier.

 

[Yellow Dave]

You certainly don't need 1200 grit for those headlights. Use a milder sand paper and put more effort in
Addicted why did you use tripple when they said hand polish it? Tripple certainly isn't going to touch a quartz coating, even one that hasn't cured properly as tripple isn't a true polish. Did you not have a proper compound to use?

 

[Coby.]

Either I'm doing something wrong or Ultra Glaze is very poor at masking swirls, Cannot tell the difference between untouched, 1 pass and 2 passes.

Do I abandon UG and continue with AM Details Glaze sample?

 

[riz]

Would 1500 be mild enough

 

[Davis91]

Re: The Stupid Car Cleaning/Detailing Questions Thread..

The williams F1 ceramic coating is quite good only if applied proply tho not rushed by someone who doesn't care about the car still tho dont agree with the lifetime guarantee lol

 

[Coby.]

Called it a night at about halfway around, Put a layer of DJ Purple Haze Pro over the areas I'd Glazed just in case the weather turns overnight.

Doesn't seem to be filling many light swirls but nevermind, I'll actually get round to correcting it fully one day.

Progress pic -

 

[Oggy997]

How much do people generally charge for a full detail?

We've just registered her Lupo GTi here and I said I'd get it detailed for her as a gift as she's been without her 'baby' for so long.

 

[Addicted]

You certainly don't need 1200 grit for those headlights. Use a milder sand paper and put more effort in
Addicted why did you use tripple when they said hand polish it? Tripple certainly isn't going to touch a quartz coating, even one that hasn't cured properly as tripple isn't a true polish. Did you not have a proper compound to use?

Never needed to polish the Clio really it kept its shine well and I had good protection on it

I have some AG SRP, presume that would be better or is it dog turd?

As you know thinking of a DA to do it properly, quickly and most importantly easily compared to hand polishing!

 

[Coby.]

How much do people generally charge for a full detail?

We've just registered her Lupo GTi here and I said I'd get it detailed for her as a gift as she's been without her 'baby' for so long.

Depends really on what you want doing and what products are used.

There's a big difference between a quick polish and wax compared to full decon, paint correction and long last sealants etc.

 

[Yellow Dave]

SRP is no more of a polish than tripple, both are all in one type products with very minor polishing, more of a chemical cleaner. Good filling and glazing oils with a little of its own protection

they are both great for quick touch ups before waxing to cleanse the paint but won't do much else

 

[Oggy997]

Depends really on what you want doing and what products are used.

There's a big difference between a quick polish and wax compared to full decon, paint correction and long last sealants etc.

Id want paint correction and it sealed. No£795 waxes though!