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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Golf GT & A4 Avant
Online or in store? In halfords look at the G3 waffle applicators. White is quite firm and good for cutting and polishing. Black is nice and soft for finishing or waxing. Or use the meguiars yellow foam applicators, offers less cut when used with ultimate compound.
Online look at the tri foam or German oval applicators.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/cat_6.html
Online look at the tri foam or German oval applicators.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/cat_6.html
Either to be fair! Will have a look at those, cheers. Guessing as BMW paint is hard the white G3 applicator should be OK to use?
Also, what's best to buff the polish/wax off? Any kind of microfibre??
A van
It'll be a water based paint, So autosmart tardis will shift it, Spray on panel, Wipe with microfibre and RINSE WELL. It will obvioulsy need to be polished and sealed afterwards. Ive done a few for clients who have been reimbursed by the builders/decorators and its the quickest way to remove it.
Im in the process of stocking up for a big Spring correction, Just trying to decide on what Coating to go for.
So far I'm thinking of Kamikaze Myabi with a coat of ISM on top going on Ravens posts over on DW
Anyone on here used the Kamikaze stuff?
So far I'm thinking of Kamikaze Myabi with a coat of ISM on top going on Ravens posts over on DW
Anyone on here used the Kamikaze stuff?
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I would probably use CarPro or Gtechniq. Infact I watched a detailer off DW put a video up of finest after 12 months and it was insane.
Same goes for Exo over C1. Kamikaze etc will be good but they can fail just as easy. At least you have great back up with the other 2.
Stoddie has some awesome cars and he only puts GT on them now.
Same goes for Exo over C1. Kamikaze etc will be good but they can fail just as easy. At least you have great back up with the other 2.
Stoddie has some awesome cars and he only puts GT on them now.
Clio 182, Audi A3
Hi,
Wanting to do my first mini detail (my first on my titanium 182) kinda looking for winter protection with what I currently have, not perfection obviously as doing it by hand, and I'm a noob with no patience.
I have a collection of products, some old and some new. This is what I was thinking of doing with everything, please let me know if it sounds ok, any advice very welcome.
Products:
Autoglym shampoo
Snow foam n lance
Trix
Bilberry wheel cleaner
Prima amigo glaze
Clear Kote QD
Optiseal
Tough coat
Does this sound right :
- Wash with Autoglym shampoo (I have snow foam and lance etc, is it worth the bother?)
- Use Trix to get decontaminate (do I need to was the car before using this, or do I do this first?)
- clay using some kinda lubricant (shampoo?) not actually got any clay yet, what is recommended for Clio paint?
- prima amigo glaze by hand.
- tough coat.
- I have some clear kote quick shine QD, is it worth finishing with that, or not bother.
Wheels:
Clean with bilberry, and then I was thinking of using the optiseal I found in the shed as a sealant. Sound ok?
Cheers chaps.
Wanting to do my first mini detail (my first on my titanium 182) kinda looking for winter protection with what I currently have, not perfection obviously as doing it by hand, and I'm a noob with no patience.
I have a collection of products, some old and some new. This is what I was thinking of doing with everything, please let me know if it sounds ok, any advice very welcome.
Products:
Autoglym shampoo
Snow foam n lance
Trix
Bilberry wheel cleaner
Prima amigo glaze
Clear Kote QD
Optiseal
Tough coat
Does this sound right :
- Wash with Autoglym shampoo (I have snow foam and lance etc, is it worth the bother?)
- Use Trix to get decontaminate (do I need to was the car before using this, or do I do this first?)
- clay using some kinda lubricant (shampoo?) not actually got any clay yet, what is recommended for Clio paint?
- prima amigo glaze by hand.
- tough coat.
- I have some clear kote quick shine QD, is it worth finishing with that, or not bother.
Wheels:
Clean with bilberry, and then I was thinking of using the optiseal I found in the shed as a sealant. Sound ok?
Cheers chaps.
Will see how warm it gets then, cheers. Will applying it in direct sunlight help I guess?
Yes it will. Not normally advisable but at this time of year the sun is so weak it will help you
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Yeah as above condensation and moisture is the biggest problems. Ideally get it waxed before 1pm when the temperatures start to drop. It's about the only time waxing in sunlight is advised
Matt e
ClioSport Club Member
has anyone used this snowfoam?
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/shampoo-polish-wax/carplan-trade-hi-foam-wash-5l
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/shampoo-polish-wax/carplan-trade-hi-foam-wash-5l
Golf GT & A4 Avant
A friend has. It was our understanding it's a trade version of demon shine demon snow foam. It's not the strongest of cleaners, bit foams well and cleans as well as the majority of snow foams on a protected car. Can also be used as a shampoo
Matt e
ClioSport Club Member
i thought id give it a try. ordered it from a seller on amazon, less than £9 delivered
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LK44KT2/?tag=cliospnet01-21
any experince with this? wondered if its like the RDS
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...detailing-products/carplan-trade-super-tfr-5l
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Again I think it may be the rapid dirt shifter but can never get a confirmation. Never went for it due to if it not being RDS it's a lot of product I'm not likely to use.
But I don't use RDS anymore due to a couple of experiences where waxes died off earlier than expected and couldn't workout why
But I don't use RDS anymore due to a couple of experiences where waxes died off earlier than expected and couldn't workout why
Akay
ClioSport Club Member
Clubman Cooper S
How can I tell if an LSP has solvents? I want to use Prima Amigo as a glaze, but EGP on top - will this strip the glaze?
Also, whats bests to go under a glaze if applied by hand? Im assuming SRP is pointless, I was thinking something like a cleanser or ultimate compound?
Also, whats bests to go under a glaze if applied by hand? Im assuming SRP is pointless, I was thinking something like a cleanser or ultimate compound?
Anyone recommend a decent but not stupid £20+ wheel brush for Turinis?
I've got a normal small muc off one atm, but all the spokes in these turini's are a time consuming annoying job, especially as I miss half of them.
Was wondering if there's a bigger/stiffer? brush out there that do these sort of wheels well?
I've got a normal small muc off one atm, but all the spokes in these turini's are a time consuming annoying job, especially as I miss half of them.
Was wondering if there's a bigger/stiffer? brush out there that do these sort of wheels well?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
For the face and spokes or the inner barrel?
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
Few questions, best off in here rather than a new thread full of old questions.
Looking for a pressure washer, come across a nilfisk c130, any good? Best place to buy? Come across a website called clean store where it is cheapest, anyone used them?
Looking at the AB lance for it, does it need any adaptorsnto fit?
And the rest is just what are the best products at the minute? I'm looking to build up some stuff to clean to a decent level, minus machine polishing. Everything from the best snow foam, wheel cleaner, shampoo, polish, wax, sealant, glass sealant etc. All stuff that can be done by hand to get a decent result.
I've mostly been looking at auto finesse stuff as it is easy to follow what their different products do.
I've come across the AF 'handi puck' which from my eyes allows you to attach different pads to it for polishing/waxing etc. Is it similar to a machine polisher in you could attach pads for correction etc? Although I'm aware correction results would be minimal if any by hand.
Sorry for the massive post but my brain is just fried by the amount of products out there.
Thanks in advance.
Looking for a pressure washer, come across a nilfisk c130, any good? Best place to buy? Come across a website called clean store where it is cheapest, anyone used them?
Looking at the AB lance for it, does it need any adaptorsnto fit?
And the rest is just what are the best products at the minute? I'm looking to build up some stuff to clean to a decent level, minus machine polishing. Everything from the best snow foam, wheel cleaner, shampoo, polish, wax, sealant, glass sealant etc. All stuff that can be done by hand to get a decent result.
I've mostly been looking at auto finesse stuff as it is easy to follow what their different products do.
I've come across the AF 'handi puck' which from my eyes allows you to attach different pads to it for polishing/waxing etc. Is it similar to a machine polisher in you could attach pads for correction etc? Although I'm aware correction results would be minimal if any by hand.
Sorry for the massive post but my brain is just fried by the amount of products out there.
Thanks in advance.
Ok so I finally got round to polishing and waxing my car yesterday, what a difference! Hadn't expected to notice much but really impressed with how the colour is enhanced.
Now I'm just wondering how often I need to reapply polish & wax. I only gave it one coat of each, polish being Meguiars Ultimate and Dodo supernatural hybrid wax. Should I have given it more coats of wax? I wash the car using 2BM once a week roughly using Carpro shampoo.
Now I'm just wondering how often I need to reapply polish & wax. I only gave it one coat of each, polish being Meguiars Ultimate and Dodo supernatural hybrid wax. Should I have given it more coats of wax? I wash the car using 2BM once a week roughly using Carpro shampoo.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Few layers of wax should do the job mate.
The wax should last awhile, I usually do mine every 3-6 months, topping up with quick detailer after washes but all depends on what products you have used.
Try adding a sealant on top for added protection and longevity
Depending on the combination, the sealant may strip some of the underlying wax.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
172 cup
Cheers buddy I had seen just thought it might have been abit cheaper 2nd hand I'll probably go with Amazon
Coby.
ClioSport Club Member
Need to get motivated to dust off my kit.
Washed my car once in 8 months since I moved out but just moved to a place with an outside tap and a garage that my car fits in with lighting and plenty of sockets.
Just need to buy a hose and pressure washer and no doubt a few refresher items then I'll be back in the game.
Barely looked in here for months so need to have a good read.
Washed my car once in 8 months since I moved out but just moved to a place with an outside tap and a garage that my car fits in with lighting and plenty of sockets.
Just need to buy a hose and pressure washer and no doubt a few refresher items then I'll be back in the game.
Barely looked in here for months so need to have a good read.
banther
ClioSport Club Member
Hello experts, full on annoying amateur here.
At the weekend I decided to use, for the first time, my Autobrite SnowFoam Lance (thanks @The Russian. ) with the Autobrite Cherry stuff. Followed instructions - 1.5/2 inches plus warm water. Came to spray it and the consistency wasnt right at all. Even on the Most '+' setting the foam was still quite runny and basically ended up on the floor rather than holding on the car.
I played around with the nozzles and it didnt make any, positive, difference only making it more watery.
What am I doing wrong? Is it the product that's naff? Recommendations? Any help massively appreciated.
At the weekend I decided to use, for the first time, my Autobrite SnowFoam Lance (thanks @The Russian. ) with the Autobrite Cherry stuff. Followed instructions - 1.5/2 inches plus warm water. Came to spray it and the consistency wasnt right at all. Even on the Most '+' setting the foam was still quite runny and basically ended up on the floor rather than holding on the car.
I played around with the nozzles and it didnt make any, positive, difference only making it more watery.
What am I doing wrong? Is it the product that's naff? Recommendations? Any help massively appreciated.
The product is pretty naff tbf but only because it's autoshite
Oh and you need to turn the dial the other way
banther
ClioSport Club Member
Well other than slating my choice - do you have a recommendation of product in that case?
The knob must be on the wrong way round then as turning towards '-' definitely makes the mixture more liquid.
Riz on my R53 I used Autofinesse Revive - an expert will probably come with a better suggestion.
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