Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Mr R.]

Yes mate, pull the rubber back and give it a good clean.

 

[scratcher]

So clean the rubbers with something yeah..?

This isn't just water moisture it's oily ish.

In that case, an all purpose cleaner/degreaser/glass cleaner on a cloth and just keep going at it until nothing comes away

 

[riz]

I need a new washmitt

Whats the latest craze?

 

[Gally]

Gtechniq style for me. Dries well and little upkeep.

 

[riz]

Gtechniq style for me. Dries well and little upkeep.

The microfibre one?

 

[Mr R.]

The microfibre one?

That's the one bud, I have this one too.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washi...tts-sponges/gyeon-q2m-smoothie/prod_1631.html

But I've also go this which is thicker so I use the blue one for the top of the car and the red for the lower part's.

 

[Marc.]

The microfibre one?

I use that one. Best I've owned, in fairness.

 

[Gally]

Yeah, either or guys, the Gyeon one is slightly thicker.

 

[JamesBryan]

Microfibre Madness one is similar too.

 

[Cookie]

https://carpro.uk.com/products/merino-wool-wash-mitt tbh. Like cleaning your car with a Wookiee's face

 

[Amos91]

Those Gtechniq mitts hold a huge amount of water - impressed with mine. Although I do feel the need to rinse less due to the amount of water absorbed, not sure if that's a good or bad thing!

 

[scratcher]

I agree with the Incredimitt. They really are good. I bought a bunch of them this year. They last a long time, super soft, rinse out easier than wool and carry a decent amount of water over.

 

[Scrooge]

Carpromitt is still my favourite

 

[leeds2592]

I've still got a Meguiars Lambswool one, had it for about 4 years so probably due an upgrade.

 

[riz]

I left my lambswool outside and ive tried salvaging it but its hard and crusty. It also started leaving fibres all over my car...

 

[ADS_V6]

Dooka pad for me

 

[Jamie]

Who could I pay to detail my car in Berkshire area?

 

[Mr Plums]

Who could I pay to detail my car in Berkshire area?

Berk Shire is proper 'good' and well recommended at Ace Detail buddy, he does a top top job at very reasonable prices :smile:

 

[Gus]

Who could I pay to detail my car in Berkshire area?

@VIICarCare is based in Berkshire. Well recommended on here.

 

[Jamie]

I asked VII to do it a while ago, but my car is to big. On rejection they told me they were looking into new premises, so I followed up a couple of weeks ago and last week, but no reply to my pms.

Christ's suggestion may be a goer though.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I asked VII to do it a while ago, but my car is to big. On rejection they told me they were looking into new premises, so I followed up a couple of weeks ago and last week, but no reply to my pms.

Christ's suggestion may be a goer though.

Car too big?!

 

[Jamie]

Yeah - too big for their garage; car is too long. Sorry, I should have put that in my post above.

 

[VIICarCare]

Yes sorry Jamie, i am working on bigger premises but we've all got to start from the bottom.

I initially set up to accommodate the demand for the v6 details, as well as Renaultsport models in general. I welcome other marques but the biggest I get manage in my garage is an Audi A4

 

[Mr Plums]

Yes sorry Jamie, i am working on bigger premises but we've all got to start from the bottom.

I initially set up to accommodate the demand for the v6 details, as well as Renaultsport models in general. I welcome other marques but the biggest I get manage in my garage is an Audi A4

Cant you do them outdoors when the better weather arrives?

 

[VIICarCare]

Cant you do them outdoors when the better weather arrives?

No, too much risk with debris in the air etc. I won't take that risk

 

[Mr Plums]

Theres probably more dust in a garage with less fresh air etc, leave a clean car in a garage over night, then leave a clean car on the drive over night.

 

[Coby.]

Anyone foresee any issues putting Hydro2 over 50 Cal Cover Up?

If the weather allows going to try and get this combo put on my car this week to get it looking reasonable for the winter.

 

[Gally]

Be fine and will last a decent amount of time.

 

[Pep]

I quite like the look of this Hydro2 stuff, but need a quick bit of advice please.

My plan was going to be wash / ironX / detar, then I wanted to hand polish / wax, but at what point does Hydro2 come in to play?

 

[Coby.]

At the end, I'd probably skip the wax and just use Hydro2.... its essentially a sealant so I replace my waxing with sealants for winter.

 

[Pep]

OK cool, so:

Rinse
Snowfoam
Rinse
IronX
Rinse
Wash
Polish
Rinse
Hydo2

?

 

[Stefan.]

Any good detailers in south england (portsmouth area) worth going too?

I did pm dawn but got no reply

 

[Coby.]

I'd recommend Wash before Iron X, Do you have and Tar remover? If you do give that a whirl before polishing aswell to get the cleanest base you can.

Does the paintwork need polishing or do you just want to do it? In this weather if it's not needed I'd skip it as drying a car in cold conditions is just a ball ache.

 

[Gally]

You can apply it dry also.

 

[Pep]

OK cool will do it that way round.
I'm quite lucky to be able to use my work for cleaning cars soon, so a heated building.

Could do with a quick polish, can't be bothered with a full detail on it but want to get a bit of shine back.

 

[Coby.]

You can apply it dry also.

Good to know, I wasn't sure if that was the case but will stick it on dry after applying the glaze when I do mine.

 

[Jamie]

Yes sorry Jamie, i am working on bigger premises but we've all got to start from the bottom.

I initially set up to accommodate the demand for the v6 details, as well as Renaultsport models in general. I welcome other marques but the biggest I get manage in my garage is an Audi A4

No problem with that, I just wanted you to reply to my pms / questions.

I was really hoping you could do it, as your work looks so good. I have a double garage, if it fits in mine, as I live relatively close by, would you do it in mine?

 

[Coby.]

I forgot how much I love Hydro2.

My old man thought I was nuts going over my car with my DA and Cover Up to then get the pressure washer out and soaking it again [emoji23]

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I forgot how much I love Hydro2.

My old man thought I was nuts going over my car with my DA and Cover Up to then get the pressure washer out and soaking it again [emoji23]

It's great stuff.

I've just had another 5 litres of lite delivered :up:

 

[sburrell93]

I'm gonna use some hydro2 for winter protection on the daily I think. Is the Lite stuff enough for this or would I be better going for the undiluted stuff to get it a bit stronger?