Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JamesBryan]

Yeah the Kirkland microfibres are on Amazon too.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Eugh, don't. Not what I came back on here to be greeted by.

Just to soften that bad memory. A good friend of mines Mk7 Golf GTI has been attacked by some old witch who was burning polystyrene in her garden. It sat on the paint and effectively ate it's way through. After hours and hours they managed to get it looking reasonable and coated the car with a ceramic,

Roll on a couple of weeks, they either didn't neutralise the acid or not nearly well enough as when the car baked in the sun it came back with a vengeance...Not enough paint left to go at it again...

 

[Adamm.]

Anyone know what a good price to a detail a Focus might be? Been priced £550 from a reputable guy local but didn't know if it's worth looking for cheaper. Don't want some wannabe doing it on his driveway job.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Anyone know what a good price to a detail a Focus might be? Been priced £550 from a reputable guy local but didn't know if it's worth looking for cheaper. Don't want some wannabe doing it on his driveway job.

I know someone who does it on a driveway and they're not a wannabe lol

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Anyone know what a good price to a detail a Focus might be? Been priced £550 from a reputable guy local but didn't know if it's worth looking for cheaper. Don't want some wannabe doing it on his driveway job.

What’s he doing to it?

 

[Adamm.]

What’s he doing to it?

I'm not actually sure yet tbh. I'm going to drive over to him and have a chat and get a more accurate price when I'm next off work.

 

[Coby.]

Finally decided to pick up most of my cleaning gear from the parents, Looking forward to getting back into it all a little.

 

[imprezaworks]

Srp. So easy to use.

 

[James Mk1]

Is that similar to AF Triple? I've only used Triple and had great results, I hear AG SRP is similar? Might give it a go.

 

[imprezaworks]

Would say it was better.

 

[Gally]

I just always thought there were better products than SRP

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I just always thought there were better products than SRP

Any suggestions mate?

I’ve found using triple recently gave the RB such a nice gloss.

Having said that, I have two bottles of Amigo in the garage I’ve not used on the RB. I think I might give that a try when I’m back next week.

 

[Scrooge]

SRP is better than triple, triple is absolute bobbins tbh

Carpro essence does a much better job, it’s fairly abrasive, can be used with multiple pads, lays a great base layer for a lot of LSPs, not half as dusty as triple only issue is the price.

 

[riz]

Similar but cheaper.


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/272924057452

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[Adamm.]

Has anyone here ever used ONR? I'm thinking of using it as a prewash which I'll pressure wash off and then wash with soap using the 2BM. Living in a flat I'm looking at the best ways to wash the car without access to a hose. I'd use a local petrol station pressure washer with the ONR. I think this could be a good way to avoid marring the paint given the situation.

 

[imprezaworks]

Thread on detailing world?

 

[Adamm.]

Yeah I just made an account but can't post yet. I have looked though and I'm pretty certain it'll help but not found anyone mention pressure washing the ONR off and it being effective. I'll be giving it a go anyway see how it works as I'm sure it can't hurt to be extra cautious just might be considered a waste of product,

 

[riz]

ONR used safely with a sponge is apparently safe to use. It's a really good product and I used it when I didn't have access to a tap.

For your Cotten Eyed Joe approach I would probably use a pre wash in a spray bottle .

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[Adamm.]

Probably a question best suited to detailing world but I recently got some Zaino Z8 and a few other bits in the post. I've booked my car in today for full correction and Gtechniq ceramic coating. Is it worth keeping the Z8 or will it hinder the performance of the ceramic coating. I'm returning some Collinite, applicator pad and bilberry wheel cleaner which I'll no longer need too.

Not sure if I'll keep the ONR too as the polymers left behind may hinder the ceramic coating too and I could just make up another pre wash which won't leave polymers behind.

 

[Gally]

You can't use onr or z8 sadly.

 

[Adamm.]

Yeah I saw this post..

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=5126923&postcount=58

Sounds like it's not too bad for applying stuff on top so still unsure. Not sure what pre wash I can use through a spray bottle if not ONR though.

 

[Adamm.]

Ignore that I'm going to return the lot and put in a new order with Gtechniq stuff. Probably best to use the products the company would have tested with the ceramic coating.

 

[Gally]

Don't use a lot of gwash either. Will gun up the coating. Gtech is very fussy.

 

[Adamm.]

Yeah it's pretty pricey so will stick to the dilution ratios on the bottle should hopefully be alright at that.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Still swearing by Puremax here

 

[Addicted]

Is Hydro2 still the stuff to go for? Picked up new car yesterday and it needs a full proper wash, so just wondering what to put on as a final coat.

Audi A5 in Meteor Grey, so relatively dark. I have most other things (polishes etc)

 

[imprezaworks]

That the stuff people have had issues with?

 

[JamesBryan]

Is Hydro2 still the stuff to go for? Picked up new car yesterday and it needs a full proper wash, so just wondering what to put on as a final coat.

Audi A5 in Meteor Grey, so relatively dark. I have most other things (polishes etc)

You'll get up to 3 months with Gyeon Wetcoat.

 

[Addicted]

You'll get up to 3 months with Gyeon Wetcoat.

Roughly 1 quid cheaper (per 1000ml if comparing to Hydro 2 Lite) - how does it compare do you know?

 

[JamesBryan]

Roughly 1 quid cheaper (per 1000ml if comparing to Hydro 2 Lite) - how does it compare do you know?

Not used Hydro.

But the fact it's easier to use and doesn't f**k your paint up is a bonus ?

Might not be as long lasting, but if you wash the car regularly it doesn't matter so much.

 

[Addicted]

Not used Hydro.

But the fact it's easier to use and doesn't f**k your paint up is a bonus ?

Might not be as long lasting, but if you wash the car regularly it doesn't matter so much.

Hmm not read anything about Hydro 2 f**king up paint? I better go Google lol

 

[JamesBryan]

Hmm not read anything about Hydro 2 f**king up paint? I better go Google lol

The odd thing on here about it staining the paint and required machine polishing.

 

[riz]

Hmm not read anything about Hydro 2 f**king up paint? I better go Google lol

The odd thing on here about it staining the paint and required machine polishing.

Probably if you use too much and don't jetwash off ASAP

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[leeds2592]

Have a look at Carbon Collective Hybrid. I've used it a few times, even in direct sunlight when it was very warm and not had any problems. Looked great on my other halfs black Mini.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I’ve been using Hydro2 for years but recently I’ve been noticing it leaving marks and streaks. It’s especilly visible on dark cars.

If you tackle them quickly they do come off with a drying towel but if left it needs machine polishing to get it off.

Because of this I won’t be buying any more and will try something different.

As I said earlier in the thread I saw first hand some really bad streaks left on @JD ’s red Audi S3 using Hydro2 (he loves being reminded of it ?).

Ill most likely try the Gyeon stuff next.

 

[leeds2592]

Best fabric protectant?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Best fabric protectant?

Carpro CQuartz fabric is decent. Not tried anything else so can’t really make any comparisons.

 

[Addicted]

Ok cheers guys, only had lighter cars before now, so I will indeed avoid now I've ran out - also googled and saw the similar issues!

 

[riz]

Found a dusty bottle of Optimum Opti Seal.

Forgot how easy it was to use. It looks fantastic so far.

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[imprezaworks]

Tyre dressing, shiney.

Have been using autosmart hi style, it’s ok!. Don’t want the megs stuff. Any other recommendations and not silly money?