Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[McGherkin]

Same deal, spray on, blast off?

 

[Amos91]

It's still a good one for quick and easy protection. All the spray and wash off ones seem to be much the same to me.

 

[BaileyWolves]

I had a nightmare with the aqua coat altho I don’t think I jet washed it correctly the turtle wax stuff is decent cheap and can be used as a drying aid more than anything

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I’ve had bad reactions from both Hydro2 lite and AF hydrocoat. Both left terrible staining on dark cars.

I’ve gone back to using C2v3.

 

[McGherkin]

I like C2V3 but it doesn’t really last long and doesn’t bead anything like the hydro2 did. I’m after something fairly long term.

 

[Adamm.]

I love the C2v3 but I'm using it over CSL + Exo. That said it's coming upto 2 years since I had it ceramic coated now I imagine the Exo is gone. Can't say I've noticed much deterioration with it perhaps sticking with Gtechniq soap and pre wash etc has paid off.

 

[imprezaworks]

Upsetting

 

[Coby.]

I like C2V3 but it doesn’t really last long and doesn’t bead anything like the hydro2 did. I’m after something fairly long term.

Carpro Reload

 

[Gally]

Upsetting

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What happened?

 

[imprezaworks]

Dust.

 

[rbeazer]

Someone has managed to get some sticky horrible sweet stuck in my rear carpet. Ive tried freezing it and pulling it out carefully but its just pulling the carpet apart.
What other options do i have ?
Anyone used a steamer ?

 

[rbeazer]

Dust.

Same happened to me. Was going to finish machine polishing all small areas today until i saw the dust on mine. Cant be arsed to clean it off now

 

[aucky]

Someone has managed to get some sticky horrible sweet stuck in my rear carpet. Ive tried freezing it and pulling it out carefully but its just pulling the carpet apart.
What other options do i have ?
Anyone used a steamer ?

One of those cheap hand held steamers should do it!

 

[Gally]

I like C2V3 but it doesn’t really last long and doesn’t bead anything like the hydro2 did. I’m after something fairly long term.

You're using it wrong, it's diluted, it's out of date.

One of them has happened. C2 is a tremendous product. I've seen 6 months on the right car.

 

[Gally]

I’ve had bad reactions from both Hydro2 lite and AF hydrocoat. Both left terrible staining on dark cars.

I’ve gone back to using C2v3.

Agree I don't really use them at all anymore. They just offered too much risk without heavily diluting them.

 

[aucky]

Agree I don't really use them at all anymore. They just offered too much risk without heavily diluting them.

I like them for topping up wheel protection!

 

[rbeazer]

One of those cheap hand held steamers should do it!

i dont know what sweet it is, but it sticks like s**t to a blanket.
Cheers, im tempted just to buy a good one and do the whole house for something to do

 

[McGherkin]

You're using it wrong, it's diluted, it's out of date.

One of them has happened. C2 is a tremendous product. I've seen 6 months on the right car.

Probably the former. I only got a couple of hits with it before it emptied itself in my boot, so I’ve not used it that much, sadly. But even Gtechniq say it’s not mega on beading.

 

[riz]

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.

Turtle Wax seal n Shine. It's on my wife's carnormally use Hydro but this stuff beats it hands down.

 

[botfch]

Same deal, spray on, blast off?

Yeah works the same never had any staining issues myself but I don't own dark coloured cars.
I'll have to try that turtle wax above tho.

 

[davo172]

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.

Used auto finnesse aqua coat since it came out do not use on hot car rinse very well and you will never have any issues👍
Great on wheels too😉

 

[davo172]

What APC is everyone using used verso last time and works well next to order some more just wondered if any better / cheaper alternatives??

 

[stonejedi]

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What APC is everyone using used verso last time and works well next to order some more just wondered if any better / cheaper alternatives??

Bilt hamber SurfeX HD...

 

[Al_G]

I love C2v3 on my beater, it’s as quick and easy to apply as detailer and easily lasts a couple of months. I tend to apply it every month or so as it’s so easy and makes the car look great.

I’m not aware of a better product when it comes to ease of application vs durability. You can also use it on glass and plastics. Basically you can spray it over the entire car.

 

[botfch]

Used auto finnesse aqua coat since it came out do not use on hot car rinse very well and you will never have any issues👍
Great on wheels too😉

Yeah I've always sprayed it on a panel at a time then "shocked" it into the paint with the pressure washer on full bore then rinsed.

 

[stonejedi]

Yeah I've always sprayed it on a panel at a time then "shocked" it into the paint with the pressure washer on full bore then rinsed.

If you like spray on rinse off products Gyeon wet coat is still the daddy...aqua coat is good as is carpro hydro, but not on the same level as Gyeon wet coat...

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Turtle Wax seal n Shine. It's on my wife's carnormally use Hydro but this stuff beats it hands down.

Got this stuff from ECP when it was about £5 a bottle. Tested it on my new (to me) car after a spray decon only and its beading its nuts off 3 weeks later. Considering Meguiars is over £20 a bottle now, this is a total bargain and wished I had bought 4 😂

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

If you like spray on rinse off products Gyeon wet coat is still the daddy...aqua coat is good as is carpro hydro, but not on the same level as Gyeon wet coat...

Is Gyeon wet coat a good base for applying a wax on top of? Dont normally wax so but since I got a bunch off someone on here I'm down to give some a try

 

[stonejedi]

Is Gyeon wet coat a good base for applying a wax on top of? Dont normally wax so but since I got a bunch off someone on here I'm down to give some a try

You can apply a wax on top of wet coat but it defeats the object,wet coat is a product that once it is applied and rinsed off that is initially your LSP.If you put a wax on top of it you will lose the water sheeting and self cleaning properties of Gyeon wet coat, and it would be replaced by what ever wax that you apply on top of it!....thats why I rate wet coat so much as once applied,rinsed,and dried off your good to go

 

[Amos91]

Does anyone have a good brand of pressure sprayer that seems to last with something like Surfex HD in it?

I've bought a couple over the last few months and even though I depressurise them each time, the seals randomly seem to give way and it won't hold vacuum.

 

[imprezaworks]

Be interested in a recommendation for snow foam pressure bottle too

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Does anyone have a good brand of pressure sprayer that seems to last with something like Surfex HD in it?

I've bought a couple over the last few months and even though I depressurise them each time, the seals randomly seem to give way and it won't hold vacuum.

Wurth are great quality and not silly money. Should do well.

 

[-Jamie-]

Mesto


I've had the same two for like 8/9 years now and still going strong

 

[Adamm.]

I have one of those hozelock ones and have used Gtechniq W4 and W5 through it. I prefer to stick with W5. Have not had any issues yet but I do leave the lid off and rinse it out after every use.

 

[Stay Puft]

Be interested in a recommendation for snow foam pressure bottle too

My Autobrite one is doing well, had it since 2014 I think and never cleaned or rinsed it through 😂

 

[Geddes]

What APC is everyone using used verso last time and works well next to order some more just wondered if any better / cheaper alternatives??

In the past i was using Meguirs APC, but since the rise of Ceramic coatings I’ve recen gone for G-Techniq W5 Citrus based Ph Neutral APC . I’m pleased with it

 

[Gally]

Mesto


I've had the same two for like 8/9 years now and still going strong

This guy. Awesome things!

Oh and never put anything over the hydro sprays, the reaction can be something you do not want! Silica and carnauba aren't really best friends.

 

[botfch]

If you like spray on rinse off products Gyeon wet coat is still the daddy...aqua coat is good as is carpro hydro, but not on the same level as Gyeon wet coat...

Well priced too, Ill give it a go.
Is the bathe plus worth a go also?

 

[stonejedi]

Well priced too, Ill give it a go.
Is the bathe plus worth a go also?

Yes very good, with detailing their is a term called overload, these products are designed to make your life easier for example... say that you did not have enough time on your hands to wax your car after washing it,Gyeon bathe + is perfect for just that type of situation as it's a wash and go type of product...Wash car,Dry car and your Done! ..Car protected for around a month or so,as bathe plus is infused with SiO2 so will give you lots of water sheeting/beading etc....

 

[Stay Puft]

It’s lovely cleaning your car at a slow pace. Had two coffees so far, only done the wheels 😂 they’re absolutely battered though, paint peeling for some reason.