Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
i tried it on a deepish scratch on a 172 today (pictures to come) it filled the deeper bits a little but it made the shallower parts of the scratch unnoticeable.
I found it added a decent gloss to the car though
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i tried it on a deepish scratch on a 172 today (pictures to come) it filled the deeper bits a little but it made the shallower parts of the scratch unnoticeable.
I found it added a decent gloss to the car though
OK cheers figured as much, I'll leave it until I get the DA, on a positive note it still repels water nicely, just looks s**t
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Its a piece of string question to be honest.
Someone who does it for a job will charge upwards of £250 but a hobbyist will be cheaper.
Ive done little details for members and friends which all took me around 13 hours for a minor enhancement.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
OK cheers figured as much, I'll leave it until I get the DA, on a positive note it still repels water nicely, just looks s**t
got any pics?
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Ultra glaze on a scratch. Just seeing how hosting on Flickr works tbh so I don't look a tw*t posting a write up with broken links
How do you host from Flickr?!
How do you host from Flickr?!
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Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Do you live anywhere near Bristol??
Oggy997
ClioSport Club Member
997.1, Caddy, e208
Nope, or I'd of bought you a very large pint!
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
For f**k sake, there has to be an easier way to link from Flickr?! Stupid site
Right lads just finished my AF Soul wax yeaterday and will be looking to try something different what would you's recomend with a budget up to £60 maybe a little more
Golf GT & A4 Avant
The new AF wax, essence is it?
Ahh nope sorry - will try and get some
It basically just looks like you've left a bit of polish on, it's a little smeary/hazy
I narrowed it down to leaving it on for too long before buffing off, and then not being able to buff it off (didn't want to rub too hard for fear of damaging paint, so only did it lightly).
DA should be here Tues, then I'll sort it hopefully this weekend :].
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
seen that had came out but havent seen much about it been used, was hoping for something thats maybe been tested alot more lol
Really Dave? AF must be rubbing their hands these days!
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Have you used it yet? Definitely a step in the right direction from their original waxes. Feels just like illusion it with claims of better durability and cheaper it's going to put an end to soul and passion IMO. Reckon I'll be buying a little sample pot off Kyle86 if he lets me
Wasnt this the best wax on the market for <£60:-
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/zymol-wax/zymol-carbon-wax/prod_998.html
Or is that not everyones cup of tea at the moment.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/zymol-wax/zymol-carbon-wax/prod_998.html
Or is that not everyones cup of tea at the moment.
Coby.
ClioSport Club Member
XC60-R.......V40-R
Persevered with the UG, Thinking maybe using Rejuvenate first may have already masked some of the swirls? as I wasn't getting much to show from 50/50's
Anyway.
Paintwork - AF Lather, Autosmart Tardis, AF Iron Out, Farcela Clay Mitt, AF Rejuvenate, AF Ultra Glaze, DJ Purple Haze Pro, AF Finale.
Wheels + Tyres - Megs Endurance and AF Tough Coat.
Glass - AF Crystal
Plastics - AF Revive
Quick iPhone pics so a bit s**t sorry.
Anyway.
Paintwork - AF Lather, Autosmart Tardis, AF Iron Out, Farcela Clay Mitt, AF Rejuvenate, AF Ultra Glaze, DJ Purple Haze Pro, AF Finale.
Wheels + Tyres - Megs Endurance and AF Tough Coat.
Glass - AF Crystal
Plastics - AF Revive
Quick iPhone pics so a bit s**t sorry.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
Just ordered some Hydro2. What are peoples suggestions for prep first?
Car last has Glasur on it about two months ago so not really any protection on at the minute.
Car last has Glasur on it about two months ago so not really any protection on at the minute.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Carbon will always be a good choice at any budget, but for the feel and application I just think essence and illusion are fantastic
I have illusion but only use it for before shows and meets
Is illusion £25 better than Essence?
It was a while since I used it, but the more prep you can do the longer it'll last :]
Get my DA tomorrow, hoping to give it a go over the weekend!
DAS-6 Pro with Menzerner polishes + Hex-Logic pads in the end.
It's definitely old school. Newer peoducts are definitely easier to apply, to a point anyway.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Which clay bar? I'm currently using the AF clay but find it very soft and lacks the bite to pick up some of the more bonded contaminants.
BH Clay is meant to be one of the best iirc isnt it?
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Do I need regular or medium though?
I've got AF clay for getting crap off looked after cars, I need something to bite into cars that have never had a decontamination.
Pass, that extends my knowledge sorry :].
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Lol, cheers anyway.
Are you de-tarring x2? Then IX?
What are you hoping to remove with the clay?
If you really sre looking for more bute, either BH medium (normal) clay or try a new clay cloth.
CarPro or Autosmart sell the blue edged ones. I've been very impressed.
What are you hoping to remove with the clay?
If you really sre looking for more bute, either BH medium (normal) clay or try a new clay cloth.
CarPro or Autosmart sell the blue edged ones. I've been very impressed.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
You shouldn't really be relying on the clay to remove the contaminants TBH. A mist of tat remover left to dwell, as it starts to dry mist again. Then mist a MF applicator and wipe down each panel. On cars that have never been touched before this has always worked well and a fine gentle clay will remove the remains
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
detarring as much as necessary then ix as much as necessary.
Im just after removing any stubborn bits the TARdis/ix missed/didn't remove. On the past three cars I've done which have never had a good clean, the clay I have really didn't want to pick up any stubborn bits. (Stray bits of tar, sap, general crap)
I've been wary of the clay cloths, are they better than the clay bars? Do they need any more care/special storage etc etc? And can they be 'emptied', can you see what's been picked up?
As Dave said. Those little MF apps are the key to de-tarring, they are safe but offer bite. Paintwork feels smooth even just after that.
Clay cloth used with a good lube and snowfoamed car feels much safer and quicker than conventional clay.
You simply wash the surface of the clay cloth to remove anything from it. Store mine in a food bag.
Clay cloth used with a good lube and snowfoamed car feels much safer and quicker than conventional clay.
You simply wash the surface of the clay cloth to remove anything from it. Store mine in a food bag.
182
^ sure have. Really nice product. Spreads nicely, removes effortlessly but most importantly it pulls so much dirt from the paint. You'll be surprised how dirty your applicator is after a few panels. It also leaves a nice base for a wax to bond to.
I really like it and I'd recommend it.
I really like it and I'd recommend it.
182
Mint! Think I'll go for that then and a pot of essence wax
That's spot on. Essence seems like a really nice wax and combined with rejuvenate you'll have a really good combination of products. Good choice.
