Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Quick question. With the supposed "lockdown" that might be approaching the UK, I am getting all my detailing gear in order as it sounds like we might all have a bit more spare time. Looking for a panel wipe to get rid of any existing wax / sealant as well as clearing the panel after polishing. Ive heard of 99% IPA (impossible to find currently). Has anyone used a lower % IPA? Would like 85% work?

Carpro eraser or Gtechniq panel wipe

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone looking at selling a dual action

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Anyone looking at selling a dual action

I’d be all over one of these for that price tbh

DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher | eBay

The DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher From A1 Detailing is the perfect machine to start your machine polishing. Its perfect for beginners that want to learn machine polishing! DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher (DAS6-V2-UK).

rover.ebay.com

 

[Short Norman]

@Sunglasses_Ron cracking stuff this. Not sure if I put too much on but it shifted all the ingrained brake dust with no issues.

 

[imprezaworks]

I’d be all over one of these for that price tbh

DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher | eBay

The DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher From A1 Detailing is the perfect machine to start your machine polishing. Its perfect for beginners that want to learn machine polishing! DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher (DAS6-V2-UK).

rover.ebay.com

Will bare that in mind mate. Should never have sold the pro

 

[davo172]

What's the best thing to use as a dressing for engine bay plastics after a clean done the clean the weekend but got to order something for plastics that lasts doesn't look shiny shite and gather dust dirt like a magnet!

Dressle any good or what else does anyone reccomend??

 

[stonejedi]

What's the best thing to use as a dressing for engine bay plastics after a clean done the clean the weekend but got to order something for plastics that lasts doesn't look shiny shite and gather dust dirt like a magnet!

Dressle any good or what else does anyone reccomend??

The best that i have used is 303 Aerospace Protectant,have been using it for years now after a engine detail.RSJ.

 

[Coby.]

CarPro PERL

 

[stonejedi]

CarPro PERL

Carpro Perl is a very good product,just does not last as long as 303 Aerospace Protectant especially in a engine bay,or as easy to use,”spray on shut the bonnet down and finish”.3D.

 

[F12 Josh]

I’d be all over one of these for that price tbh

DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher | eBay

The DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher From A1 Detailing is the perfect machine to start your machine polishing. Its perfect for beginners that want to learn machine polishing! DAS-6 V2 Dual Action Polisher (DAS6-V2-UK).

rover.ebay.com

Just bought a kit with one of those and some Meguiars stuff from cleanyourcar, seemed a good option and gets good reviews.

 

[scala]

I've only ever used Autoglym EGP as a paint sealant, but due to comments on here Sonax Xreme Protec & Shine Hybrid NPT has caught my attention. Sounds like a good product without the curing time of EGP? Would you use it over SRP or use a SONAX polish instead. Paintworks in good nick bar some minor swirling.

Thanks in advance.

 

[BaileyWolves]

Can we still detail our cars if we’re on lock down ? Don’t want to be frowned upon by the neighbours but bored shitless and it’s a beutiful day ??? I guess your still social distancing on ur drive

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Can we still detail our cars if we’re on lock down ? Don’t want to be frowned upon by the neighbours but bored shitless and it’s a beutiful day ??? I guess your still social distancing on ur drive

I dont know the specifics on this but surely this is allowed? You arent going near someone outside of your family home and it's on your land.

I for one will most likely be detailing the family fleet of cars 😂

 

[BaileyWolves]

I dont know the specifics on this but surely this is allowed? You arent going near someone outside of your family home and it's on your land.

I for one will most likely be detailing the family fleet of cars 😂

Lmao 😂 I can just see the neighbours thinking that lunatic is still cleaning that car !!! Curtain twitching !!

 

[MLB]

I can't see why not, keep your distance and don't go out for a drive afterwards!

I'm planning on taking half the PB apart for cleaning and polishing if the weather holds up!

 

[MarkCup]

My car is going to look like new when this is all over! It's going to be a low mileage year...I'm more concerned that the 36 litres of fuel sat idle in the tank will have an octane rating slightly above tap water by the time I get to take it out again

 

[BaileyWolves]

It’s a beutiful day here today I am gonna do a full detail !!

 

[imprezaworks]

Cleaning your car will be fine. Probably :/

 

[davo172]

Lmao 😂 I can just see the neighbours thinking that lunatic is still cleaning that car !!! Curtain twitching !!

🤣 b****cks to them ! your not within 3m of them so you can do what you like on your own drive /garden!

 

[davo172]

It’s a beutiful day here today I am gonna do a full detail !!

Jammy b*****d!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

🤣 b****cks to them ! your not within 3m of them so you can do what you like on your own drive /garden!

Not gonna lie, this has my mind running wild 😂😂

 

[BaileyWolves]

It’s good for all our mental health !!! We need something therapeutic 😂

 

[DomP182]

It’s good for all our mental health !!! We need something therapeutic 😂

Not so sure mate, I find a car clean can be depressing as it's when I get a closer look at all the defects and think 'what am I doing piling money into this heap' I still carry on though😂

 

[MLB]

When you realise that you've got a new massive stonechip..

 

[BaileyWolves]

I can’t even drive mine 😢 f**king lock down

 

[davo172]

I can’t even drive mine 😢 f**king lock down

Ironic as the roads are quieter than I have ever seen !!🙁

 

[BaileyWolves]

Ironic as the roads are quieter than I have ever seen !!🙁

I know mate would be perfect for a run out

 

[BaileyWolves]

Final coat of polish on and wheels sealed

 

[MarkCup]

Can you put those wind deflectors in the sea please?

Thanks.

😘

 

[BaileyWolves]

Can you put those wind deflectors in the sea please?

Thanks.

😘

Lol point noted mark for some reason I like them 🙈 and I am isolated and miles from the sea but may do it just for u in August in Devon 😂

 

[MLB]

Looks stunning, what products did you use @BaileyWolves ?

 

[BaileyWolves]

Looks stunning, what products did you use @BaileyWolves ?

Thank you for the kind words mate, I use a mixture of stuff mate each time experiment. I used gteq wash and snow foam ect for the wash clay mitt and then auto glym hd wax followed by some 4K detailing relect polish did the plastics in car pro pearl and did a light machine polish on the glass with a compound and then some glass cream

 

[BaileyWolves]

Just gave the bay a clean too

 

[davo172]

Just gave the bay a clean tooView attachment 1461127

Please don't turbo it and ruin the car and bankrupt yourself !

 

[davo172]

Please don't turbo it and ruin the car and bankrupt yourself !

Did you dilute the perl? What's the verdict?

 

[MarcB]

Final coat of polish on and wheels sealed View attachment 1461102View attachment 1461103

Please don't turbo it and ruin the car and bankrupt yourself !

Did you not know that Wash + Polish + Cup = Can sell for £12k+

 

[BaileyWolves]

Did you not know that Wash + Polish + Cup = Can sell for £12k+

I am gonna have to advertise it mate 😂 wasn’t gonna be greedy at £9995

 

[BaileyWolves]

Did you dilute the perl? What's the verdict?

Hi mate I diluted 1:3 on interior and exterior plastics and used neat on the tyres I am really impressed pal and the bottle will last ages

 

[BaileyWolves]

Please don't turbo it and ruin the car and bankrupt yourself !

I am not going to mate I don’t think, after long hard thinking may get some new anthracite speedlines and keep mine as spares and do a few other jobs which is much cheaper 👍

 

[Amos91]

Just gave the bay a clean tooView attachment 1461127

Is that a Blue Peter Powerflex engine mount insert?? 😂😂