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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Golf GT & A4 Avant
Wetcoat and original hydr02 I thought performed very similar. The price per litre lite is cheaper, but buying bulk 4 or 5 litres wetcoat is a fraction cheaper. So if lite is as good as original hydr02 it's going to be poplar, more so as it can be used on a dry panel with spray on wipe off.
Hydro is spray on wipe off also. I did it as a trial on a Puma a while back. Lasted at least 4 months before I sold the car.
Hydro2 undiluted is potent stuff though Dave. I'm not sure what's cheaper. A bottle of wet coat or the same ml of diluted Hydro2?
Hydro2 undiluted is potent stuff though Dave. I'm not sure what's cheaper. A bottle of wet coat or the same ml of diluted Hydro2?
Short Norman
ClioSport Club Member
997 C4S
Wife has just bought a 2004 beetle convertible that has some moss/mould on the fabric roof. Was owned my an older lady who had some trees overhanging her drive.
I got hold of one of those autoglym roof kits and while its rejuvenated the colour of the roof its not really shifted a lot of mould.
I've seen plenty of other products that are recommended but I'm thinking of getting a local detailing outfit to have a go at it. Before I do that I was wondering if I could try a domestic steam cleaner that I have on it. Or would that be a very bad idea.
Cheers.
I got hold of one of those autoglym roof kits and while its rejuvenated the colour of the roof its not really shifted a lot of mould.
I've seen plenty of other products that are recommended but I'm thinking of getting a local detailing outfit to have a go at it. Before I do that I was wondering if I could try a domestic steam cleaner that I have on it. Or would that be a very bad idea.
Cheers.
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Very bad, the hopd will shrink/stretch.
If it's green mould, then some normal All purpose cleaner (g101 etc) will clean it up. Spray it on, let it soak for a good 15 minutes (not in the sun) and pressure wash it all.
If it's black mould, then baby sterilising fluid is the only thing I've found that will get it off.
Short Norman
ClioSport Club Member
997 C4S
Cheers Dan there's bits of both black and green. I have heard of the sterilising fluid method before but not tried it yet.
I've also read that you shouldn't pressure wash the hood? Although someone has done it previously.
Short Norman
ClioSport Club Member
997 C4S
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Obviously don't hold the washer right up against the roof. Just be sensible really.
If it's particularly green in places, once you soak it in cleaner, scrub it with a brush before rinsing.
I agree, I noticed no difference between Wetcoat and Hydr02. It's Been a while since I've used Hydr02 though...
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Hydr02 is mixed 1:3 isn't it so 100ml makes 400ml of product at £12 for a 100ml bottle direct from carpro. Wetcoat is £10 for 500ml from i4d so not much of a difference. I'd be happy choosing both of them dependant on who stocks what from where I'm next ordering
I'd probably say Wet coat was at best 5:1 strength. So compare Hydro at 5:1 cost wise is it the same.
The only reason I like Hydro and I do have a bottle of wet coat is I know what I'm diluting it at. Wetcoat could be 10:1 from concentrate for all we know.
Let's be honest. If it last 2-3 months at most you'll be over the moon. I'll do a test on a works car with Hydro at 10:1 oe something.
The only reason I like Hydro and I do have a bottle of wet coat is I know what I'm diluting it at. Wetcoat could be 10:1 from concentrate for all we know.
Let's be honest. If it last 2-3 months at most you'll be over the moon. I'll do a test on a works car with Hydro at 10:1 oe something.
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
What else is good for a black car guys? I have AF illusion and black hole. Just a cheapish glaze as it's by hand?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16644553978_6dd327cb76_c.jpg
Had another go with the black hole and sealed with fair results this weekend. Just doesn't seem to last long? That's sealed with C2V3
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16644553978_6dd327cb76_c.jpg
Had another go with the black hole and sealed with fair results this weekend. Just doesn't seem to last long? That's sealed with C2V3
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
Ah yes I actually have some somewhere which I've never tried on this. It's from when I had the TT. I'll give it a go against the bh.
Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
What else is good for a black car guys? I have AF illusion and black hole. Just a cheapish glaze as it's by hand?
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16644553978_6dd327cb76_c.jpg
Had another go with the black hole and sealed with fair results this weekend. Just doesn't seem to last long? That's sealed with C2V3
Is the car completely decontaminated and then cleansed (not washed but proper cleansed ie AF rejuvenate or DJ line prone etc) for a good bond for your Glaze and LSP?
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
I get the hint. :-(
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
What is line prone? Has it been recently launched?
_Tom
ClioSport Club Member
Umm no. It's been washed and clayed. That's it. Teach me..
Coby.
ClioSport Club Member
XC60-R.......V40-R
Wash
Tar Remover
Fallout Remover
Wash
Clay
Cleanse - ie AF Rejuvenate etc.
Properly clean base for your Glaze and LSP to sit on.
You'll be surprised how much dirt is still on/in the paint even after a thorough decon, A good cleanse pulls even more dirt from the paint.
Tar Remover
Fallout Remover
Wash
Clay
Cleanse - ie AF Rejuvenate etc.
Properly clean base for your Glaze and LSP to sit on.
You'll be surprised how much dirt is still on/in the paint even after a thorough decon, A good cleanse pulls even more dirt from the paint.
Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Carpro iron x and tar x are pretty decent performers, but most man'f have their own fallout and tar removers like autofinesse and dodojuice. Using these when you re wax should remove the need to clay each time and only clay maybe once a year.
I'd recommend once a year after claying use a good pre wax cleanser like AF rejuvenate as they really help to pull a lot of dirt out of the paint when used with a microfibre applicator. I like lime prime more for the oily wet finish it leaves but not found it clean as well as rejuvenate. Then just stick to oily or filler heavy glazes and top with a nice glossy wax, using c2 ever so often to maintain protection
I'd recommend once a year after claying use a good pre wax cleanser like AF rejuvenate as they really help to pull a lot of dirt out of the paint when used with a microfibre applicator. I like lime prime more for the oily wet finish it leaves but not found it clean as well as rejuvenate. Then just stick to oily or filler heavy glazes and top with a nice glossy wax, using c2 ever so often to maintain protection
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Mate my life is horrific. Honestly, you couldn't make this s**t up.Lol! Poor show
This week, definitely.
Managed to get a fresh coat of Hydro2 on over the weekend, and put some more GTechniq glass sealant on all windows as well.
Looked absolutely mint coming out of work and seeing the awesome beading of what was left, most of the water had ran off. Really can't beat it imo for the ease of application.
Looked absolutely mint coming out of work and seeing the awesome beading of what was left, most of the water had ran off. Really can't beat it imo for the ease of application.
Please tell me I'm not the only one to f this up?!!!!
Crap. c**t.
:tongueout:
Pipe down newbie, us older members have senility issues donchaknow.
BG Clio 182
My mate has just bought a black corsa and there's some horrendous buffer trails in it. I presume this is from incorrect use of a rotary polisher.
I have a DAS 6 pro and the autofinesse revitalise kit with the 3 step and pad system. I also have triple and Lime Prime and black hole.
Is there anything I can do here to get these out or improve the look as it's f**king dreadful :/
I also don't have a PDG
I have a DAS 6 pro and the autofinesse revitalise kit with the 3 step and pad system. I also have triple and Lime Prime and black hole.
Is there anything I can do here to get these out or improve the look as it's f**king dreadful :/
I also don't have a PDG
Golf GT & A4 Avant
If its just holograms then using a finish pad and something like tripple, lime prime or blackhole with your DAS6 should remove them
BG Clio 182
Ah should it? they're like trails it looks f**king horrendous. I'll try triple first then lol, would cutting down deeper with a more aggressive polish be better do you think?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
the least aggressive the better. Ive removed holograms with a DA and tripple followed by an IPA wipedown after to confirm they were removed and not hidden.
If its more than just holograms and damage inflicted from an aggressive polish then you might need to use a proper polish like the revitalise polishes to remove.
If its more than just holograms and damage inflicted from an aggressive polish then you might need to use a proper polish like the revitalise polishes to remove.
BG Clio 182
Right I've got ya mate.
I'll just stab at it on a finishing pad with triple and see where I get!
what percentage of IPA to water do you use?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Generally 1 part IPA to 3 parts deionised water,
BG Clio 182
Ah okay, Does the water have to be deionised? how do you deionise water?
