Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[riz]

The Megs stuff was pretty good.

 

[imprezaworks]

Try iron out on that too lol

 

[Gus]

Use wheel cleaner first to get the muck off. After that use a buffing wheel on a drill.

Loose Leaf Buffing Wheel

For final polishing of metals and on complex shapes. 6mm (1/4") shaft.

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Goblet Polishing Mop

High quality cotton mop. For final polishing of domes, bowls and concave surfaces. 6mm (1/4") arbor suitable for most power drills.

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along with cheap metal polish like autosol
Will look brand new after an hour or two.
Use wire wool for the carboned tips. or just sand paper if they are horrendous and then use metal polish and the buffer.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Awesome. Thanks lads. I'm a sucker for shiny tips and judging by the state of this exhaust I'm gonna need to put some elbow grease into it.

Does the metal polish help against future or is a sealant needed for that?

 

[Gus]

Awesome. Thanks lads. I'm a sucker for shiny tips and judging by the state of this exhaust I'm gonna need to put some elbow grease into it.

Does the metal polish help against future or is a sealant needed for that?

Helps make it easier to clean next time . Wouldn't bother with sealant as the exhaust will get so hot .

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Helps make it easier to clean next time . Wouldn't bother with sealant as the exhaust will get so hot that anything will just flash off .

My thinking exactly. Heard of people coating theirs but even ceramic coating must get burnt off?

 

[Al_G]

Wire wool (with soap if you can find it). Water, Autosol and a few scrubbing sponges is all you need.

 

[Ben]

Do any of you lot use any products to wash microfibres? I’ve just been using a hot wash in the washing machine but it’s not removing all the stains.

 

[MatthewR]

Do any of you lot use any products to wash microfibres? I’ve just been using a hot wash in the washing machine but it’s not removing all the stains.

Alot of people swear by this product

Clean Towels Microfibre Wash Detergent | Autobrite Direct Ltd

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Personally I just use non bio washing tablets and ensure no conditioner is in the machine

 

[Al_G]

Do any of you lot use any products to wash microfibres? I’ve just been using a hot wash in the washing machine but it’s not removing all the stains.

Woolite is perfect for the job.

 

[Stay Puft]

Just ordered a Karcher K4 to replace the one which set itself on fire. Anyone got one? Reviews seem half decent and it’s 130bar which is stronger than my old one I think.

 

[cafcross]

Just ordered a Karcher K4 to replace the one which set itself on fire. Anyone got one? Reviews seem half decent and it’s 130bar which is stronger than my old one I think.

Had one for a few years. Works fine. Last one died but had it for about 5 years. Only use it a couple of times a month so not too much stress on it.

 

[Geddes]

Do any of you lot use any products to wash microfibres? I’ve just been using a hot wash in the washing machine but it’s not removing all the stains.

Yeah I use Non Bio non conditioner and softener for cloths up to 40o not more or it will damage the cloths, heard you could put vinegar in the tray too to help clean them. But haven’t done that yet

 

[Coby.]

Decent price? Got a £25 Amazon Voucher kicking about somewhere as well.

 

[riz]

Just ordered a Karcher K4 to replace the one which set itself on fire. Anyone got one? Reviews seem half decent and it’s 130bar which is stronger than my old one I think.
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I got one. A step up from a sub 50£ one. Still a bit plasticky though.

 

[The Russian.]

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Decent price? Got a £25 Amazon Voucher kicking about somewhere as well.

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[Coby.]

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Woke up to a message from the Wife, Shes ordered me the Nilfisk.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Woke up to a message from the Wife, Shes ordered me the Nilfisk.

Can you get her to speak to my girlfriend please? 🤣

 

[Coby.]

Can you get her to speak to my girlfriend please? 🤣

You know it's only so I'll clean her car.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

You know it's only so I'll clean her car.

Shes a smart one

 

[Stay Puft]

Piece of s**t Karcher. Attahments dont twist/lock into place and this is chewed to s**t

 

[MLB]

Is that the K4 you bought last week?? That's poor.. Hope you'll get your money back!

 

[Stay Puft]

Is that the K4 you bought last week?? That's poor.. Hope you'll get your money back!

Yep. The attachment wont twist and lock in.

 

[MLB]

Time to buy a Kranzle! (which costs the same as a Clio..)

Joking aside, my Nilfisk E145 just refuses to die and the flexible rubber hose is a dream to use compared to the coiling plastic hoses I've had before.

 

[BaileyWolves]

Just a quickie prob been covered but haven’t read through everything. What’s peeps thoughts on the Meg’s spray ceramic wax ? Just ordered some for winter coating been using auto glym polar seal . Many thanks

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Just a quickie prob been covered but haven’t read through everything. What’s peeps thoughts on the Meg’s spray ceramic wax ? Just ordered some for winter coating been using auto glym polar seal . Many thanks

It's great stuff. I got good results of about a month with no much preparation. More prep = better contact and more longevity 👍

 

[riz]

Piece of s**t Karcher. Attahments dont twist/lock into place and this is chewed to s**t

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That yellow bit is supposed to be attached to one of the Lance's. You need to push it out with a screwdriver, there is a spring behind it

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

It's great stuff. I got good results of about a month with no much preparation. More prep = better contact and more longevity 👍

Off the back of this, theres something else to mention. Turtle wax ceramic sealant was tested to be less good at water beading but last much longer! I also got it at about 1/4 of the price on Euro car parts. Worth keeping an eye out for. I must disclaim, I haven't gotten round to using it yet but the reviews are good!

 

[BaileyWolves]

I have used the turtle wax and it’s good but doesn’t last as you say I will see what the megs is like in comparison always keep the turtle wax on the mrs car 😂

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I have used the turtle wax and it’s good but doesn’t last as you say I will see what the megs is like in comparison always keep the turtle wax on the mrs car 😂

From what i've read, if you are struggling with it lasting, try prepping the paintwork a bit further. Do a chemical decon (fallout remover) and maybe a clay and then apply it. Should bond better and last longer. Or, perhaps the two are just different and one is better than the other!

 

[MLB]

I have used the turtle wax and it’s good but doesn’t last as you say I will see what the megs is like in comparison always keep the turtle wax on the mrs car 😂

Have you tried Sonax BSD?

 

[BaileyWolves]

No mate but a friend at work swears by it

 

[MLB]

We'll need to (finally ) go out for a drive when the weather clears up in spring and I'll get you some samples!

Sonax BSD is up there with the best in terms of beading (it's insane!) and durability but it just doesn't feel as slick as a nice fresh wax or some other quick detailer I've tried.

I mix it 70/30 with chemical guys V7 which kind of solves that issue.

And BSD is not too expensive either, think I got my last 750ml bottle from carparts4less for 6.76 posted.

 

[BaileyWolves]

We deffo need a drive out after Tuesday my cup will be fully finished I know weather is crap but I am just not getting out and enjoying it enough

 

[Stay Puft]

That yellow bit is supposed to be attached to one of the Lance's. You need to push it out with a screwdriver, there is a spring behind it

You’re clever. Still looks mangled but works well.

 

[MLB]

We deffo need a drive out after Tuesday my cup will be fully finished I know weather is crap but I am just not getting out and enjoying it enough

"fully finished"

The weather is horrendous though, can't drive properly, can't wash or polish the car and I don't fancy doing mechanical stuff either as everything just gets soaked before it gets blown away!

 

[BaileyWolves]

Ha ha finally finished 🤷‍♀️ I know it’s complete until I find the next thing to do on her. And yep agree with all of the above every day off I have it rains

 

[Stay Puft]

Quick hour on my mum’s Z4. Hadnt been cleaned since February, so it was just to get it looking presentable for the MOT. Wish I had a before pic. Also gave the Meg a once over.

 

[imprezaworks]

Highly recommended black hole and your choice of wax on black.

Did mine today and it looked spot on..

Big thanks to @Craig for the black hole. Service is spot on.

 

[Craig]

Highly recommended black hole and your choice of wax on black.

Did mine today and it looked spot on..

Big thanks to @Craig for the black hole. Service is spot on.

Thanks mate. Much appreciated 👍.