Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[benji93]

Ceramic coated some freshly refurbed oz f1s today with gtechniq, love it

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[Matt e]

has anyone ever used kkd regloss. how did you find it?

 

[riz]

I am getting my car detailed.
The guy has offered me Fusso 99 wax. I would rather use cquartz UK.

Reading up on Fusso, it does look good.....

Any thoughts?

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[davo172]

Looking at buying some Auto Finesse Aqua Coat - used Hydro2lite before and I assume it's similar to this? (My 1L Hydro2lite has gone all cloudy with white bits floating in it - is it still any good lol?) Do you use this kind of product (aqua coat) after applying a wax paste/spray wax? I would likely do as follows:

Paste wax/creme wax (currently have bilt hamber finis wax/auto finesse radiance)
Spray wax (Zaino Z8)
Aqua Coat

Is this correct or am I going horribly wrong?

Aqua coat is a fantastic product !!

 

[Gus]

has anyone ever used kkd regloss. how did you find it?

I have used it a good few times. Its pretty good for hiding swirls and getting the car looking good. It doesnt last very long though. I got given it by the guy that owns KKD.

 

[Gus]

I am getting my car detailed.
The guy has offered me Fusso 99 wax. I would rather use cquartz UK.

Reading up on Fusso, it does look good.....

Any thoughts?

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Fusso is perfect if you want long lasting protection which is very likely this time of year. It should last till spring. Its cheap last a long time but doesnt have a massive amount of shine. Check out forensic detailing channel on Youtube as he reviews it.

 

[Amos91]

I am getting my car detailed.
The guy has offered me Fusso 99 wax. I would rather use cquartz UK.

Reading up on Fusso, it does look good.....

Any thoughts?

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Ones is a wax and the other is a ceramic coating. Completely different product! If there was a choice I'd go for the latter.

 

[JamesBryan]

C.Quartz UK will last way longer than Fusso.

Fusso is still good though, it's actually a synthetic sealant not a wax. Just looks like one.

 

[riz]

C quartz it is then. His argument was it needs topping up?

But I have Hydro 2 and a neutral shampoo anyway...

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[JamesBryan]

Everything needs topping up eventually, but you'll get 12 months easy out of it.

Top up every 3-6 and you're good.

 

[Christopher]

As James said, Fusso's a sealant really, it just applies/looks like a wax. Smell it and you'll see what we mean!

CQuartz is cracking. Zero fuss if you just want to bang something on and forget about it. I've used UK before and it still beaded like a champ 14 months later.

Does anyone have any experience with other Hydr02-type products? It doesn't seem to last like it used to IMO. Almost like they've altered the concentrate.

 

[JamesBryan]

As James said, Fusso's a sealant really, it just applies/looks like a wax. Smell it and you'll see what we mean!

CQuartz is cracking. Zero fuss if you just want to bang something on and forget about it. I've used UK before and it still beaded like a champ 14 months later.

Does anyone have any experience with other Hydr02-type products? It doesn't seem to last like it used to IMO. Almost like they've altered the concentrate.

Get 3 months ish out of Gyeon Wetcoat, if that's any use to you?

I just apply it every wash anyway.

 

[Christopher]

Get 3 months ish out of Gyeon Wetcoat, if that's any use to you?

I just apply it every wash anyway.

Decent, I've always wanted to give that a try.

 

[riz]

As James said, Fusso's a sealant really, it just applies/looks like a wax. Smell it and you'll see what we mean!

CQuartz is cracking. Zero fuss if you just want to bang something on and forget about it. I've used UK before and it still beaded like a champ 14 months later.

Does anyone have any experience with other Hydr02-type products? It doesn't seem to last like it used to IMO. Almost like they've altered the concentrate.

Ok great.



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[botfch]

As James said, Fusso's a sealant really, it just applies/looks like a wax. Smell it and you'll see what we mean!

CQuartz is cracking. Zero fuss if you just want to bang something on and forget about it. I've used UK before and it still beaded like a champ 14 months later.

Does anyone have any experience with other Hydr02-type products? It doesn't seem to last like it used to IMO. Almost like they've altered the concentrate.

I’ve just done my daily with AF aqua coat as it was cheaper than hydro2 which I usually use.
Beading seems similar but it smells a lot better kinda like an air freshener and it was a lot cheaper at £12 for a litre.
Will report back in the spring on how it’s performed.

 

[James Mk1]

I’ve just done my daily with AF aqua coat as it was cheaper than hydro2 which I usually use.
Beading seems similar but it smells a lot better kinda like an air freshener and it was a lot cheaper at £12 for a litre.
Will report back in the spring on how it’s performed.

Where did you find it at £12 a litre mate? Cheers

 

[botfch]

Where did you find it at £12 a litre mate? Cheers

Just off amazon, was a few weeks ago now tho.

Anyone reccomend a decent tar remover that works ?

 

[riz]

Autosmart.

Where are you based? I have 5 litres...

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[riz]

Autosmart.

Where are you based? I have 5 litres...

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[Matt e]

anyone used this before? want to get a DA and this price seems pretty good

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Cocraft-HPV-720-Dual-Action-Polisher/18-3627

 

[lancecup]

anyone used this before? want to get a DA and this price seems pretty good

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Cocraft-HPV-720-Dual-Action-Polisher/18-3627

It looks like a copy of a das 6 pro plus with a slightly less powerful motor. I have never heard of the brand before but for £55 i would be tempted to take a punt on it

 

[leeds2592]

Anybody use a pre wash over snowfoam?

I'm getting more and more fed up with snow foaming a car before cleaning. I'm using BH Autofoam and I've found it doesn't actually clean that well on a non protected car, it's difficult to rinse off and leaves marks if you just want to quickly snow foam and rinse to freshen up rather than a full wash. It's hassle getting it all set up too.

Was wondering if anyone used a pre wash instead? Be much easier to mix it up in a spray bottle and go round with that before contact washing.

Any recommendations on what pre wash to try?

 

[Shadow Sport UK]

Pre wash is a good product, although with a good snowfoam it actually isnt required!
BH has mixed reviews, although never tried it personally.
Whats your wash process?
What pre-wash are you considering?

 

[leeds2592]

Pre wash is a good product, although with a good snowfoam it actually isnt required!
BH has mixed reviews, although never tried it personally.
Whats your wash process?
What pre-wash are you considering?

All I'm wanting is something that will take quite a bit of dirt off before I touch it with the wash mitt, 2 bucket method etc etc.

Was looking at try the ValetPro Citrus Pre Wash.

 

[leeds2592]

Just been reading up a bit more and it seems people get good results from Auto Foam in a pressure sprayer rather than a foam lance.

I'll try that first I think as I've got a little 2l pressure sprayer in the garage.

 

[Shadow Sport UK]

Your best bet is to switch snow foams.
Where abouts are you based? We are Automotive Detailing Specialists and sponsor the Clio Sport Club.
If local, we can sort you a small free sample of our snowfoam to compare!

 

[imprezaworks]

Haven't bought this since it came out I think. Still probably the best. £9 at Halfords.

 

[Shadow Sport UK]

We are in the process of launching several new products including our new limited edition Pink Snoafoam!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Are you doing an iron product

 

[Shadow Sport UK]

An Iron "Fallout" is something many have requested, and as all our products are handmade, its something in the pipeline (Currently with our test team around the country)
So later this year yes!
Although we dedicated extra care to our Citrus TFR and Wheel Cleaner to accomodate this!

 

[imprezaworks]

Okie dokie

 

[_Tom]

Can anyone recommend a good wheel brush?

 

[imprezaworks]

What to get next after the das pro 6?.

It's been great with zero issues. What's the next step up after one of these and an affordable option?. Assume rotary....

 

[Adamm.]

Can anyone recommend a good wheel brush?

EZ Detail Brush is really good imo. Bit pricy but it holds shape really well and makes a shitty job really easy.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

What to get next after the das pro 6?.

It's been great with zero issues. What's the next step up after one of these and an affordable option?. Assume rotary....

Rupes Bigfoot

 

[imprezaworks]

Cool will have a look

 

[JamesBryan]

Rupes Bigfoot

This.

Although he said affordable ?

 

[BaileyWolves]

Shadow sport I am interested in trying new products if you could provide a link or pm I am keen to find a decent snow foam to replace other things I have. Many thanks

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

This.

Although he said affordable ?

Trouble is that in my opinion, to step up from a DAS6 you need to splash the cash. I’ve got a Rupes big foot mini and it’s bloody brilliant. When funds allow I’ll definiteiy invest in the Big foot.

 

[JamesBryan]

Trouble is that in my opinion, to step up from a DAS6 you need to splash the cash. I’ve got a Rupes big foot mini and it’s bloody brilliant. When funds allow I’ll definiteiy invest in the Big foot.

Yeah they're very good. I've got the 75 mini and the 15 Bigfoot.