Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Yellow Dave]

i4detailing is the most reliable retailer I've used, but most will offer next day service if you pay for it to guarantee Friday.

15% off this weekend if you spend over£50 with i4d

 

[Yellow Dave]

Discount code

BANK15

 

[Knuckles]

How long is the 5/16" thread on the backing plates for das6/Meg's g220?

i forgot to measure it last night, if anyone has one to hand can you quickly measure please

 

[Gally]

i4detailing is the most reliable retailer I've used, but most will offer next day service if you pay for it to guarantee Friday.

15% off this weekend if you spend over£50 with i4d

Agreeeeded!

 

[Yellow Dave]

i4detailing are currently doing a deal on 250ml menzerna polishes

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=345695

 

[aucky]

Anyone tried these?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Never looked into the obsession range. I've not been overly impressed with new waxes since last trying B22 and satsuma rock

 

[Ash.]

Anyone tried these?

I was put off at waxstock they weren't getting very good reports there:-/

 

[Jack-C]

Never looked into the obsession range. I've not been overly impressed with new waxes since last trying B22 and satsuma rock

I'm the same. The market just seems to be flooded with everyone trying to make and sell waxes. I've got a few waxes and I don't think I'll be buying anymore for a very very long time.

 

[Lal B3N]

Do I 4 detailing ever answer the phone? My snow foam Lance seems to of broke. He emailed back one but hasn't replied since and the phone just rings and rings it seems.

 

[aucky]

Never looked into the obsession range. I've not been overly impressed with new waxes since last trying B22 and satsuma rock

I agree tbh, thought I'd give it a go though. Was cheap enough.

You didn't like B22!? Erm, why?

 

[Yellow Dave]

You read it wrong. That was the last of the new waxes I liked.

 

[ben lee]

Whats a good bag to keep kit in?

 

[Knuckles]

Whats a good bag to keep kit in?

I bought a few big plastic boxes from ikea to keep all my stuff in.

Saw some similar ones for cheaper the other day. I can find out which shop they were in if you like?

 

[Coby.]

I have a mix of boxes and bags, AF Bag is very good IMO and I have a cheap generic bag for my DA, Pads and Tape.

 

[Knuckles]

Auto finesse products fit very well in the autoglym valet kit bag. In turn, autoglym products fit well in a box under the stairs

 

[Knuckles]

A bloke at work bought a silverline rotary which has an m14 thread, so the backing plates are massive. I made this to fit a regular and small backing plate

It's a bit rough as I had to do it quickly around work

 

[Yellow Dave]

I personally wouldn't recommend using a DA backing plate with a rotary. The backing plate can make a huge difference to the feel and performance in my oppinion.

 

[Knuckles]

I personally wouldn't recommend using a DA backing plate with a rotary. The backing plate can make a huge difference to the feel and performance in my oppinion.

Oh? Why is that?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Whats a good bag to keep kit in?

Aldi have some decent "toolbags" in at the minute that look perfect. It's like a bigger version of the bag you get with the das6 from CYC, and it also has a hard bottom.

 

[Gally]

That back plate is a crazy idea! Look how flimsy that is! That's not safe.

 

[Mr R.]

Also a DA backing plate isn't design to be fitted to a rotary.

The rotary spins alot faster, the backing plate could break up.

 

[Knuckles]

Ah, I was not aware of that.

So can you get 6" and lower backing plates with an m14 thread then?

surely though, the backing plate can spin at 10,000 rpm safely, as it says on the back of it?

 

[Yellow Dave]

It's not RPM, but orbits per minute. Quite different. Also see how different they are in shape and material

I've always liked the 3m copies by flexipads, never needed anything bigger than 125mm dia though
http://i4detailing.co.uk/shop/buffing-pads-and-machine-backing-plates.html

 

[Knuckles]

Is the 10,000 rpm on the backing plate incorrect? (It is from Korea and I did think it should've been in opm)

 

[Yellow Dave]

It will have meant orbits not revolutions as it's specifically a DA backing plate

Placed a £125 order with elitecarcare late Wednesday night so qualified for free delivery. 9am Thursday I get an email saying order processed and DPD will delivery Friday. Friday all delivered 10minutes into the suggested 1 hour delivery window.

Shame all retailers can't give such an efficient service.

 

[Inequality Street]

It will have meant orbits not revolutions as it's specifically a DA backing plate

Placed a £125 order with elitecarcare late Wednesday night so qualified for free delivery. 9am Thursday I get an email saying order processed and DPD will delivery Friday. Friday all delivered 10minutes into the suggested 1 hour delivery window.

Shame all retailers can't give such an efficient service.

So. Finishing polish ordering time. Something £10ish, not looking to spend £30.

I have a little of Megs 205 left, and want to try something different. Anyone recommend anything?

 

[Knuckles]

Cheers Dave

 

[Yellow Dave]

Still sticking with DA or something to use with rotary?

The AF finishing compound was nice, Scholl S30 worked well on the ST although the rest of the range take a bit of getting used to compared to the average compound. I can't remember which of the menzerna finishing polishes I liked since they've changed the names.

 

[Knuckles]

Still sticking with DA or something to use with rotary?

The AF finishing compound was nice, Scholl S30 worked well on the ST although the rest of the range take a bit of getting used to compared to the average compound. I can't remember which of the menzerna finishing polishes I liked since they've changed the names.

Sticking with DA for the time being, that adapter was for a colleague who bought a rotary.

Are rotaries much quicker (correction wise) than a DA?

 

[celicaturbolly]

So I gave this technique a go tonight after work on the Clio as I didn't have time to do a full wash etc ready for CSS tomorrow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7d_UsDLXqo&list=UUYsa8SOy3TkoxI5D17s1u-w&index=39

Think it came out ok, light was dying on me so will take a look at it in the morning in full sunshine, plus need to do the windows separately. Has anyone else used this kind of method to clean their car when it's not that dirty?

 

[Cliotoby]

It will have meant orbits not revolutions as it's specifically a DA backing plate

Placed a £125 order with elitecarcare late Wednesday night so qualified for free delivery. 9am Thursday I get an email saying order processed and DPD will delivery Friday. Friday all delivered 10minutes into the suggested 1 hour delivery window.

Shame all retailers can't give such an efficient service.

Elite are the best

 

[Lal B3N]

Used hydr02 today! Was fantastic to use.

 

[Gorms]

I have always tried to prevent swirls but now I'm in the need to do some correction.

I have been looking at the Menzerna value pack on i4detailing. Is this the best bet for me or is there a better product out there? The paint is black VW paint via a DA.

 

[Yellow Dave]

The i4d bundle is good value, and all their polishes are good performers whether you're beginner or professional

 

[Gally]

Just buy separate. Those menzerna pads are shockingly bad.

 

[Knuckles]

Is there no quicker way to link from Flickr than having the website open copying and pasting each IMG code?

FFs long winded way it is

 

[Yellow Dave]

I presumed you were talking about the menzerna polish compounds bundle?
http://i4detailing.co.uk/shop/menzerna-250ml-value-pack.html

If you're considering their pads as well, as tally says ignore the pads and I'd suggest chemical guys Hexlogic

 

[Gally]

Is there no quicker way to link from Flickr than having the website open copying and pasting each IMG code?



FFs long winded way it is

What link did you copy mate?

 

[Knuckles]

What link did you copy mate?

The one from the photo stream.

So I've gone my photos>choose photo>open photo>open all sizes>open photo and copied that link from the actual site. It's an absolute ball ache.