Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[imprezaworks]

303 Aerospace isn't worth the money for the dash.

Megs Interior detailer is really good and so is Poorboy's Natural Look.

Let's hope it works okay for me, just bought some after the glowing references.

 

[stonejedi]

Let's hope it works okay for me, just bought some after the glowing references.

Where are you looking to apply it mate?

 

[imprezaworks]

On the interior and eventually engine bay

 

[stonejedi]

Their is so much positives i can say about 303,its not a oily product it leaves a Matte finish,its a product that i would not use for tyres really i use it for trim engine bays and dash as i like the o.e looking new car finish that it leaves...it has excellent UV protection anti static and can take engine heat on engine bay rubbers and plastic and still look good...its a superb product...

 

[imprezaworks]

Be fine I'm sure

 

[Amos91]

Ah Prima Amigo that's a blast from the past, still got a bottle in my collection. My go to easy fix nowadays is CarPro Essence.

I've got bored of chasing out defects, would rather use something like Essence and get it 80-90% with zero effort.

@gally, that QD much better than Bouncers D&D? That's my current go to, above Elixir.

 

[Gally]

You know how I love Carpro. I mean my friend owns the UK branch! But rapid detailer is superb and much less fussy than all the new ones.

Would I recommend it over Z6. Probably not but maybe more nostalgia reason. And that smell omg z6 smell!

 

[Gally]

Oh and essence is a great product. People underestimate there type of products

 

[Amos91]

I've found Elixir a bit fussy on what I can only describe as sticky black paint, same with Reload.

I'll give that QD a go when I'm through my Bouncers supply

 

[BaileyWolves]

Thought I would do a little update deep cleaned the interior and plastics and today is day one of my paint work detailing and polishing . Picture of the car as it stands not dirty by any means but now starting the decontamination and wash stage

 

[BaileyWolves]

After a thorough citrus pre wash I am going to tackle the wheels first with the Bilt Hamber then a full wash with wheel soap

 

[BaileyWolves]

Car fully cleaned and washed going to call it a day with the threat of a bit of rain and weather going to be nice tomoz then bug and tar and iron out before claying in the morning

 

[stonejedi]

Looking nice already...

 

[BaileyWolves]

Looking nice already...

Thank you, Long way to go mate but not going to rush through it, some good weather coming up for us all

 

[BaileyWolves]

Quick update I have just clayed the car I won’t doing that for a while what a ball ache

 

[MLB]

Really? How come? When done every now and then it shouldn't take more than 20-30 minutes?

 

[BaileyWolves]

Really pleased with the compounding got right machine and pad combo best results I have achieved long way to go tho

 

[BaileyWolves]

Sorry two pics

 

[BaileyWolves]

Really? How come? When done every now and then it shouldn't take more than 20-30 minutes?

Hasn’t been done since last year mate so gave it a good going over

 

[MLB]

Ah alright, yes it can be a right pain when there's lots of stuff coming off! Looking very shiny there!

 

[BaileyWolves]

It’s the best it’s ever come up mate to be honest quite a few stages to go I think it’s down to the paint prep also and thank you

 

[stonejedi]

Looking good mate,just take your time and try to be as meticulous as possible...double or even triple checking your work at different light angles.SJ.

 

[MLB]

And make sure you keep your pads clean!

 

[BaileyWolves]

Thanks lads will do I am shattered lol

 

[Sidnancy]

And make sure you keep your pads clean!

Advice on this? Will the toothbrush trick do?

 

[BaileyWolves]

Advice on this? Will the toothbrush trick do?

Yes mate I clean mine with a toothbrush and some apc and water

 

[Sidnancy]

Yes mate I clean mine with a toothbrush and some apc and water

Thanks!

Can you continue on after cleaning them or do you have to stop and dry them out?

 

[BaileyWolves]

I have just popped mine in the line after ringing out for an hour whilst I have lunch then run it on the da for a few mins get any excess water out and then go again

 

[MLB]

I've got a pad washer, but a quick hand wash with some APC will also work, just some hot water and massage the spent polish out, then rinse. I clean my pads after every two hits and spin them dry on a low setting on the DA in a bucket.

Best stuff I've used for cleaning polish and wax off pads is Poorboys tornado pad cleaner, pads will be like new!

 

[Sidnancy]

Thanks guys I'll bear that in mind tomorrow!

 

[BaileyWolves]

After tackling the bonnet and front end I am shagged so calling it a day and do some more tomoz

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Just sorted my shed out and checked what products i’ve got as I intend on sorting my car next week, just spending 2 or 3 hours on it each day...

How does this look/sound? The paint is battered

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

And i’ve got a clay bar, but it’s old and looking a bit sorry for itself!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Just sorted my shed out and checked what products i’ve got as I intend on sorting my car next week, just spending 2 or 3 hours on it each day...

How does this look/sound? The paint is battered

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Are you keeping it inside somewhere between washing and machine polishing?

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Are you keeping it inside somewhere between washing and machine polishing?

No mate. I noticed that too.. i’d jet wash it off/dry then machine polish.

I’ve got nothing to do all week so i’ll probably just smash through the list anyway, I just thought i’d try and space it out as cleaning cars bore me to death these days.

 

[BaileyWolves]

That’s my issue my car is outside altho fairly sheltered what do you recommend for us without garages ? My detail is gonna last the week too

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

That’s my issue my car is outside altho fairly sheltered what do you recommend for us without garages ? My detail is gonna last the week too

Personally I always give mine a very quick wash and dry before polishing even if it was washed the day before.

 

[BaileyWolves]

I found myself half way through today compounding mine but could feel myself getting tired and didn’t want to cut corners I am about half way round now

 

[McGherkin]

I’ve got a bottle of Hydro2 Lite that I’ve had since my clio... I’m assuming it’s pretty fooked by now.

Is there anything better these days? I know when @Daniel put it on HOU before he sold it to me he just gave it a quick going over and it was still beading fantastically when I sold it.

 

[Archtronics]

I’ve got a bottle of Hydro2 Lite that I’ve had since my clio... I’m assuming it’s pretty fooked by now.

Is there anything better these days? I know when @Daniel put it on HOU before he sold it to me he just gave it a quick going over and it was still beading fantastically when I sold it.

I don’t think the stuff goes off so should be fine.

Hydro is still best I’ve tried however I’ve been using AF Aqua coat recently because you can get it in Halfords, smells nicer too.