Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JamesBryan]

305ppm here, never knew it was that hard of a water round here 😳

 

[andy_coops]

Any ceramic will be OK but for ultimate protection I’d go PPF personally.

Mine have Carpro cquartz UK+ Gliss as that’s what I used on the paint.

 

[JamesBryan]

P&S Bead Maker, such a slick finish.

First time I've tried it, which is probably not ideal at this time of year as it won't last long.

 

[Geddes]

Where did you get it from the bead maker? Is it like a hydrophobic sealant?

 

[JamesBryan]

Where did you get it from the bead maker? Is it like a hydrophobic sealant?

From Clean Your Car.

Yeah sort of, it's not long lasting though only 1-2 months.

Leaves a really slick and glossy finish though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Crap at beading though?

 

[JamesBryan]

Crap at beading though?

Believe it's meant to be good, not had any rain yet.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok. I heard ironically it wasn't the best at doing what the title suggests. But as you say good to use and looks great.

 

[JamesBryan]

Ah ok. I heard ironically it wasn't the best at doing what the title suggests. But as you say good to use and looks great.

Yeah for £12 it's obviously not going to be better at beading than a premium wax or coating, but for a QD type application it's nice to use.

 

[JamesBryan]

Meh, beading isn't too bad @imprezaworks

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[JamesBryan]

View attachment 1500966

What's that with?

 

[imprezaworks]

Paint cleaned with Lime prime. Then some Autosmart polish, wax planet glaze and topped with G3 Supergloss wax.

 

[JamesBryan]

Paint cleaned with Lime prime. Then some Autosmart polish, wax planet glaze and topped with G3 Supergloss wax.

Dodo Lime Prime

Loved the smell of that back in the day.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah sweets lol.

 

[JamesBryan]

Think i still have a bottle of it or the Light version somewhere

 

[imprezaworks]

I found it quite oily but worked okay.

Going to list a few bits later as i seem to have collected too much again.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Bouncers bead juice is great when applied as a spray sealant rather than as a spray on rinse off.

Beading is mental.

 

[Jekyll]

@gally I know you recommended Infinity wax's rapid detailer a while back and upon looking on there site, I see this:

QDX Graphene Detailer

The UK's 1st Graphene Enhanced Detail Spray Breakthrough graphene technology adapted for the car care industry What is it? QDX Graphene is a powerful yet forgiving quick detailer that has been enhanced with specialist graphene nano-platelet technology to provide some unique advantages over...

www.infinitywax.com

Have you any experience with this?

 

[imprezaworks]

Have a practically new bottle of this that i'm going to advertise.

Will be £20 posted.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001TFE38A/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Anyone got any experience of this Mother’s stuff? My local detailing supplier is raving about it...

 

[imprezaworks]

Fancied trying some a while back but never did.

 

[Gally]

@gally I know you recommended Infinity wax's rapid detailer a while back and upon looking on there site, I see this:

QDX Graphene Detailer

The UK's 1st Graphene Enhanced Detail Spray Breakthrough graphene technology adapted for the car care industry What is it? QDX Graphene is a powerful yet forgiving quick detailer that has been enhanced with specialist graphene nano-platelet technology to provide some unique advantages over...

www.infinitywax.com

Have you any experience with this?

Yeah I posted a video and images the other day on my business Instagram. Honestly? I prefer more down to earth products. It's cool at what it can do, but the jury is still well out I'm afraid.

It's a good spray sealant but I didn't enjoy it as much as rapid detailer. It just will last longer. If that's what you're looking for. I feel there are others out there I would grab before. Titan ultra for example has phenomenal performance.

 

[riz]

Rapid Detailer the Watermelon one is so nice. It maybe the first time i actually finish a detailing bottle!!!

 

[Gally]

My colleague who bought the graphene one got the watermelon one. Smells insane!

I still open my bottle of z6 for the nostalgia effect!

Rapid detailer still is tremendous. I had a massive batch of Autoperfekt products. All made in house by the company. Super impressed. Shampoo is better than infinity wax, and the nano speed wax spray is so slick. Been very impressed with initial testing.

They do a glass cleaner with anti fog which I'm testing also.

 

[Jekyll]

Thanks for the reply Gally.

Goes off to look at Autoperfekt producst now also!

 

[JD]

Any comments on the current market leading fabric top coating?

I’ve got gtechniq i1 but if that’s more suited to interior fabrics, I’ll use it for that.


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[Gally]

I haven't really found one that I applied properly. Do kamikaze have one? I would trust that if applied properly.

 

[Hollidog]

Amazon Prime day today - anything on there worth picking up or stick with the specialist traders? I have next to nothing short of a mf wash mitt and pressure washer with foam lance. Car in pretty desperate need of a polish!

 

[imprezaworks]

https://cliosport.net/threads/m-k-meguires-lime-prime-etc.835129/

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone tried one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N6WD1WT/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[JamesBryan]

Anyone tried one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N6WD1WT/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Klin Korea Duo drying towel is what you want.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Hello boys and girls! Having left the car cleaning game for a while, I have just picked up and F80 M3 [emoji51] and I’m looking to get myself kitted back out with the essentials.
Will be looking to get it properly detailed and ceramic coated (recommendations for central Scotland would be appreciated also)
Snow foam - shampoo - wheel cleaner - leather cleaner/conditional - glass cleaner etc etc!
What do I use to top up the shine but not effect the coating?

 

[JamesBryan]

Hello boys and girls! Having left the car cleaning game for a while, I have just picked up and F80 M3 [emoji51] and I’m looking to get myself kitted back out with the essentials.
Will be looking to get it properly detailed and ceramic coated (recommendations for central Scotland would be appreciated also)
Snow foam - shampoo - wheel cleaner - leather cleaner/conditional - glass cleaner etc etc!
What do I use to top up the shine but not efferent the coating?

@gally will be your man to either recommend somewhere or even do a coating for you.

 

[Gally]

Sort the first question. The guy who does the coating will answer the rest. Don't mix both of them up or you will undo the hard work and cost of the original idea.

Lot of guys in Central Scotland. Highest end.... Ronnie at Autobath Detailing. Gordon at Defined detailing. 2 of the most experienced guys in detailing. Both ends of the m8 essentially.

After them you have Gordon at NB Detailing in Livingston. Richard at RGK detailing. James and Ryan at NRJ customs. Alex at bespoke detailing also.

Many good guys with a massive portfolio and very nice guys to boot. All approved for different brands etc so that can make a difference.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Sort the first question. The guy who does the coating will answer the rest. Don't mix both of them up or you will undo the hard work and cost of the original idea.

Lot of guys in Central Scotland. Highest end.... Ronnie at Autobath Detailing. Gordon at Defined detailing. 2 of the most experienced guys in detailing. Both ends of the m8 essentially.

After them you have Gordon at NB Detailing in Livingston. Richard at RGK detailing. James and Ryan at NRJ customs. Alex at bespoke detailing also.

Many good guys with a massive portfolio and very nice guys to boot. All approved for different brands etc so that can make a difference.

Cheers mate! I will be sure to get in touch with them in the next few months.

Totally understand about getting products to suit the coating.

Short term however, before I get it done. Can you recommend some basics to get me started?

 

[JamesBryan]

Cheers mate! I will be sure to get in touch with them in the next few months.

Totally understand about getting products to suit the coating.

Short term however, before I get it done. Can you recommend some basics to get me started?

Two buckets with grit guards for starters, if you haven't already.

Carpro Reset shampoo
A decent wash mitt, Gyeon, Gtechniq, Carpro
A nice drying towel, Klin Duo or similar

 

[Gally]

I'm not a big grit guard guy, the tornado ones with the small holes are good but i'm never convinced by the swirling around inside the bucket.

Definitley 2 buckets. decent mitt. Look at a carbon collective set. Great products.

Starter pack, infinity wax shampoo.

Decent drying towel from Klin or the rag company one which one the pan the organizer group test.

Infinity wax rapid detailer, help dry and remove water spots, supergloss wax is good aswell just so you have one there. If you're looking for a spray sealant for speed, so many good ones. Ranging massively in price.

Glass sealant depending if you want spray on easy or one with a tiny bit more effort, carbon collective platinum glass, been very impressed so far.Easier to apply and remove than many others and a little does a lot!

Wheel cleaner, bilt hamber
Snow foam, bilt hamber

 

[Gally]

Trying to get all your stuff from the same place is hard but I recommend nick at excel detailign supplies, lovely guy, lovely company and great support if any questions. Clean and shiny also a great range.

 

[leeds2592]

What microfibres are people using for buffing on and off spray sealants etc?

Don't suggest Costco Kirkland ones, got enough of them but only use them on the inside, door shuts etc. Want some nice ones solely for the paintwork.