They are basically 3" versions of the red,orange and yellow pads that come with the kit so ideal for correcting small areas like mirrors/pillars etc.
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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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They are basically 3" versions of the red,orange and yellow pads that come with the kit so ideal for correcting small areas like mirrors/pillars etc.
Tighter spaces and smaller panels. Like front bumpers etc
Sorry mate, I meant I already have/use (albeit by hand) rejuvenate and desire not the revitalise kit. I was planning on buying it with the DA. Do I need anything in addition? Good move?
I've still got the grey s2k fella
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Swissvax shield is £101.30 on Amazon at the moment and the price is going up and down. Apparently it was down to £90 earlier on today.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swizöl-1015110-Swissvax-Shield/dp/B00I04PMBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427315652&sr=8-1&keywords=swissvax shield
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swizöl-1015110-Swissvax-Shield/dp/B00I04PMBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427315652&sr=8-1&keywords=swissvax shield
When you say in addition it really depends how involved you are at the moment detailing wise.
For polishing the revitalise kit and a DA should be all you'll need to start. Although I'll be honest. I reckon you could correct your car with some lime Prime, white hex pad and the DA. S2000's are like butter soft. As are most Honda and Asian stuff.
If it's for your own car I reckon the kit might be overkill.
Interesting mate...if I go for the revitiliser kit i'm guessing I can start at the least aggressive compound before moving onto the more aggressive compound if required?
My car has previously been sprayed down one side and boot area. Is this something I need to be concerned about when polishing?
Sorry if I keep asking stupid questions, I'm keen to learn rather than pay for someone else to do something that I know I'd really enjoy.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Anyone got a bottle of lime prime they want to sell. Need it by the weekend though
There is a pot on eBay brand new, BIN at £90 too mate.
Course, that's the beauty of the AF kit for a hobbiest, It's fool proof! You could start with the red pad (finishing pad) and number 3 compound and see what correction is achieved. If you aren't happy, work backwards through the pads/compounds.
What Gally is saying is, if you are only bothered about correcting the S2K you could probably get decent results with an abrasive cleanser and a pad which would cost you £20 as apposed to £75 for the Revitalise kit.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I've a hardly used 250ml bottle but might struggle to get it to you by the weekend even if posted tomorrow first class
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Cheers Dave. Got some coming off another member. Never used it before, seems to get decent reviews.
Nyall
ClioSport Club Member
Titanium Ph1 172
Guys,
I'll be detailing the Volvo when the weather gets a little warmer...
...recommend me a sealant/wax for this colour!
I'm a tight arse so only looking to spend £40ish max.
Longevity is a big bonus, but I'd like something that will bring out the flake in the sun.
The only wax I own is Meg's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax.
I'll be detailing the Volvo when the weather gets a little warmer...
...recommend me a sealant/wax for this colour!
I'm a tight arse so only looking to spend £40ish max.
Longevity is a big bonus, but I'd like something that will bring out the flake in the sun.
The only wax I own is Meg's Hi-Tech Yellow Wax.
Nyall
ClioSport Club Member
Titanium Ph1 172
Just to add a little more info to my post above, the car will obviously be washed, clayed, polished by DA and then a coat of Prima Amigo.
Just looking for a nice wax/sealant to top it off.
Been looking at Britemax Vantage, Bouncer's 22 and Bilt Hamber Finis.
Never used a sealant before, any recommendations on one?
Just looking for a nice wax/sealant to top it off.
Been looking at Britemax Vantage, Bouncer's 22 and Bilt Hamber Finis.
Never used a sealant before, any recommendations on one?
Gus
ClioSport Moderator
182Turbo,DCi90
In a week or two I was hoping to machine polish my car. What i dont have and have never used is any of the decontamination sprays that a lot of you guys use before claying. Can you recommend some products to buy for this , not fussed on cost as I quite enjoy cleaning the car.
Nyall
ClioSport Club Member
Titanium Ph1 172
Iron X and Tardis is what I've always used before claying the car.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-exterior/carpro-iron-x-500ml/prod_726.html
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/autosmart-tardis-cat6.html
Longevity go for finis wax, it's phenomenal at lasting the pace and against harsh products.
Vantage is nicer to use and imo a nicer finish but may not last quite as long. Wax is a loose term these days. Finis is a hybrid wax, like AGHD and collinites. Vantage is more a Caranuba based wax so naturally won't last quite as long. Trade off a lot of the time is finish and ease of use vs durability.
For a work horse, i'd go for 2 layers of finis wax and hour apart.
Difficult choice in that price category as there are so many good waxes.
For me, it would be a toss up between Britemax Vantage or ValetPro Beading Marvellous.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
So does Acetone, but i'm not putting that on my paint :wink:
Coby.
ClioSport Club Member
XC60-R.......V40-R
Can anyone recommend an easy to use DARK wax i can use on a white car. Fed up of not being able to see where ive waxed and where i havent using a white wax
Just work at an angle... Keep your eye looking down the panel rather than directly at it?
That's how I do it anyway.
It doesn't really work that way dude. 2 layers and be thorough.Can anyone recommend an easy to use DARK wax i can use on a white car. Fed up of not being able to see where ive waxed and where i havent using a white wax
Also wipe down with a QD to help remove all wax well.
Could any of you guys tell me what is going on with my windscreen?
I had it replaced about 6 weeks ago and ever since fitting it's had 3 large patches that don't seem to bead the water. The water just sits on the windscreen.. I've tried IPA inside and out, W4 polish etc but nothing shifts them.
Glass by Lawro1988, on Flickr
Glass by Lawro1988, on Flickr
I had it replaced about 6 weeks ago and ever since fitting it's had 3 large patches that don't seem to bead the water. The water just sits on the windscreen.. I've tried IPA inside and out, W4 polish etc but nothing shifts them.
I was considering that as my last resort so I will give it a bash mate.
If not, I will call them back and get them to sort it as it drives me mad.
Hmmm definitely not a wiper issue? It looks like a contact patch from where the wiper is catching the sealant. Have you re sealed it a few times and it does the same?
Could be something that has landed on it? Strange that the sealant wouldn't bond with the glass in certain places.
Could be something that has landed on it? Strange that the sealant wouldn't bond with the glass in certain places.
Yeah tried 3 times now mate.. I resealed it on Monday didn't drive it so the wipers haven't been switched on at all and when it rained today it was exactly the same.
The wipers were brand new at the time of replacing the screen too.
Completely miffed by it.
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
It will be the storage/transport cups I expect.
We get them at work but in all fairness they do die down over time. (On the demonstrators that I see every day)
Oddly though, some are much worse than others. I can see no logical explantIon for that.
