Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[imprezaworks]

Should have kept my polisher lol

 

[imprezaworks]

SRP can be used by machine too which is a bonus. Or so I'm told! Can be very dusty though so heads up there.

Yeah used srp for years. It's always there in my collection of crap.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Yeah used srp for years. It's always there in my collection of crap.

Much better than polishing by hand. Although I suppose it's one way to work those shoulders 😂.

Out of curiosity, how did you find it corrects? Want to correct mine before its sold but I'm trying to find the right product that balances cut but not too much cut if you catch my drift.

 

[Adamm.]

G3 is good by hand I've used it in the past. Wouldn't want to be doing a whole car by hand though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Much better than polishing by hand. Although I suppose it's one way to work those shoulders 😂.

Out of curiosity, how did you find it corrects? Want to correct mine before its sold but I'm trying to find the right product that balances cut but not too much cut if you catch my drift.

Obviously it depends on how bad the scratches are. Have a look on forensic detailing, he's a bit of a geek.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Obviously it depends on how bad the scratches are. Have a look on forensic detailing, he's a bit of a geek.

Forensic detailing is a go to of mine. Love his comparisons. And his 135/140 is mint. I'm after one so that's how I found him!

It was more seeing how SRP managed with Renault paint as I know it's quite soft. Dont want any strike through!

 

[imprezaworks]

You wont with Das pro.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

You wont with Das pro.

Not got a Das pro but it's a DA. I start with soft pads and go from there. Cheers!

 

[imprezaworks]

Throught I'd sold you my das. It was the waxes etc lol.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Throught I'd sold you my das. It was the waxes etc lol.

That's it matey. Not even touched them yet as the cars been misbehaving. Doesnt deserve to be treated to a wax. Its had slapped wrists and potentially some new injectors.

Also. Some of those waxes smell INCREDIBLE. I've had to hide them in a drawer to resist eating them. And before any of you other lot judge me, just smell some of the waxes on sale today. They're delicious.

 

[imprezaworks]

Did I send you ultimate compound?

 

[stonejedi]

I thought Tipple wasnt that abrasive? Just had lots of fillers? More of a refine as opposed to a corrective product? Someone put me right!

The question that was asked was a product that can be used by hand...Tripple is perfect for just that and I have personally used it to remove light scratches from my own Subaru by hand with very good results, especially for the depth of marks that was quoted to be on imprezaworks car.SJ.

 

[stonejedi]

SRP can be used by machine too which is a bonus. Or so I'm told! Can be very dusty though so heads up there.

Thats the reason that I don't use SRP no more and why AF tripple is a more viable product for my needs as it can also be used by machine with zero dusting, I have numerous polishing machines and only hand polish very hard to reach areas or places where I am physically unable to get a machine In place to do the polishing work.SJ.

 

[stonejedi]

Should have kept my polisher lol

I was like you and sold my first DA but soon realised that to really achieve the same level of correction by hand was virtually impossible, so then you have to start using heavy filling products which can still achieve a very good look...but only temporary!.SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

Just looking at the cheaper da threads on Detailing world. Tbf some of the 50/60 ones have good reviews.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

The question that was asked was a product that can be used by hand...Tripple is perfect for just that and I have personally used it to remove light scratches from my own Subaru by hand with very good results, especially for the depth of marks that was quoted to be on imprezaworks car.SJ.

Ah fair enough. I probably jumped on this a bit too quick.

I've read such mixed reviews about Tipple. But I imagine its, as usual, a mix up of what it's designed to do. Great to hear it can be used both ways as with SRP. Thanks for the info

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Did I send you ultimate compound?

Yeah! I've got some anyway so it was just a spare. Is that a better option than SRP on our paint?

 

[imprezaworks]

I always found it worked a bit better. Could do with that now lol.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I always found it worked a bit better. Could do with that now lol.

I'll give it a go. I'm aware it doesnt degrade like others so dont over work it basically.

I'll sell it back to you? £50 plus shipping. I'll throw in some crisps and a Mars bar?

 

[imprezaworks]

Bargain.

 

[Kev@KAM]

Folks: is Auto Finesse Tough Coat still a current product? Can't see it listed anywhere on their website. Out of stock on Amazon and noted listed on Halfrauds and the like. Been out of the detailing game for a bit so a bit behind on what's hot and not.

Cheers.

Discontinued I think. Might have a few bottles still at work though.

 

[stonejedi]

Discontinued I think. Might have a few bottles still at work though.

THIS! ...Auto Finesse was selling Tough Coat well cheap last year, to get rid of old discontinued stock I just about managed to get a bottle for myself.SJ.

 

[Kev@KAM]

I have four bottles

 

[stonejedi]

I have four bottles

it is a quality sealant.SJ.

 

[imprezaworks]

How much is it. Out of interest.

 

[BaileyWolves]

I have tried various products triple, Meg’s all in one even poor boys compound and workshop stuff I am no pro with a polisher but never got a perfect finish with any of them. I think it may be my machining skills lol but the triple didn’t really do anything to be honest I have started to come away from AF better products especially for pre wash ect

 

[Gally]

Forensic detailing is a go to of mine. Love his comparisons. And his 135/140 is mint. I'm after one so that's how I found him!

It was more seeing how SRP managed with Renault paint as I know it's quite soft. Dont want any strike through!

Renault paint is one of the hardest clearcoats on the market. The mk2 Mégane and Clio were rock solid. As was both mk3s.

No idea where you would get the soft idea from.

 

[imprezaworks]

VonHaus Car Polisher Kit - Rotary Polishing/Sanding Machine 1200w with Sponges, Buffer Pads Paper 8 Accessory Kit - 600-3000 RPM Variable Speed - Auxiliary D Handle - Car, Boat, Motorbike https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N6UAAZZ/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[imprezaworks]

LOL

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Renault paint is one of the hardest clearcoats on the market. The mk2 Mégane and Clio were rock solid. As was both mk3s.

No idea where you would get the soft idea from.

I was about to say exactly the same. The paint on my RB200 was like concrete.

Only the harshest of compounds and pads would come anywhere near to correcting it. I resorted to wet sanding in the end.

 

[imprezaworks]

I mentioned fast glass to be a pain. My car must have a coating of sorts by the previous owner. Tried fast on other cars and it works great.

Sleep easy guys.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Renault paint is one of the hardest clearcoats on the market. The mk2 Mégane and Clio were rock solid. As was both mk3s.

No idea where you would get the soft idea from.

Oh! Well, that's news to me. I'm sure I read somewhere that they have soft paintwork! Must have it wrong. Thanks for putting me straight 🤘

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Just a heads up guys. Got this free with a years subscription of Evo Magazine. Think it was £36 for a year too which is cheap. Didnt need it, but cant argue as I wanted the mags anyway

 

[imprezaworks]

I feel inclined to get the mags just to get the overall offer lol.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I feel inclined to get the mags just to get the overall offer lol.

My thought exactly. I would have been happy with just a reduction on the mag offer. The autoglym package was for sure a bonus. I was surprised that it's full sized too as I've been stuffed before with tiny sample bottles 🤪

 

[Steve]

Can someone recommend a good snow foam lance?
My 15 year old I4detailing one has finally given up.

Anyone used the Sonax 6 month coatings, good or bad?

 

[Short Norman]

Can anyone recommend me a wheel cleaning product.

I always keep the car clean so the wheels don’t have dirt and brake dust in them for too long but they are starting to get a bronze build up on them.

The photos don’t really show it too well but you get the idea.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Can anyone recommend me a wheel cleaning product.

I always keep the car clean so the wheels don’t have dirt and brake dust in them for too long but they are starting to get a bronze build up on them.

The photos don’t really show it too well but you get the idea.
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Get some ironX on them mate.

 

[Short Norman]

Get some ironX on them mate.

Cheers I’ll get some ordered. Weirdly the rears are worse than the fronts.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Cheers I’ll get some ordered. Weirdly the rears are worse than the fronts.

Let some dwell on the wheels for a bit and then use a soft brush to agitate it. They’ll come up a treat.