Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Adamm.]

Gtechniq easy coat too.. I couldn't get on with the Turtle Wax one whenever I tried it I had to go over again to remove smears. Black car doesn't help with how obvious marks are but other people rate it so must have been doing something wrong.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Im also a big fan of the turtle wax spray on sealant stuff. For the money (sometimes on offer with ECP at £5) its exceptionally good value. I struggled to kill it when I was doing a decon too!

 

[Matt e]

bouncers beadjuice

 

[leeds2592]

Carbon Collective Hybrid is what I use.

Spray on, blast off, rinse over car with di vessel and leave to dry, sorted.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Carbon Collective Hybrid is what I use.

Spray on, blast off, rinse over car with di vessel and leave to dry, sorted.

Smells lush that Hybrid too! Got myself a sample bottle. Felt it was too similar to Polar Seal (much cheaper) so didnt change

 

[riz]

Finally used my non kink 15m hose for my Karcher, absolute game changer especially with my quick swivel head

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

bouncers beadjuice

I’ve got some of that and the streaks and marks it leaves on dark coloured cars is horrendous.

I’ve ended up using it like a QD as it’s the only way it doesn’t leave the marks.

 

[leeds2592]

Finally used my non kink 15m hose for my Karcher, absolute game changer especially with my quick swivel head

I still need to buy one of them for my Nilfisk. Bugs the s**t out of my everytime I wash the cars with the standard, kinky hose.

 

[riz]

Can't praise it enough.
Makes my life so much easier

 

[imprezaworks]

New kid on the block

 

[Amos91]

Pass 😂

 

[Jekyll]

@leeds2592 I have this one. So much easier to manage and roll up.

Nilfisk style 'C' series Rubber Replacement Hose Machine quick fit and

Custom Made Nilfisk Style 'C' Series Pressure Washer hose, Short Swivel Trigger Gun & Quick fit nozzles. This kit converts the hose to quick connect at the machine end. The hose is also compatible with the original trigger gun, enabling you to still use other accessories. 4000 psi Industrial...

www.directhoses.net

 

[riz]

@leeds2592 I have this one. So much easier to manage and roll up.

Nilfisk style 'C' series Rubber Replacement Hose Machine quick fit and

Custom Made Nilfisk Style 'C' Series Pressure Washer hose, Short Swivel Trigger Gun & Quick fit nozzles. This kit converts the hose to quick connect at the machine end. The hose is also compatible with the original trigger gun, enabling you to still use other accessories. 4000 psi Industrial...

www.directhoses.net

Or

Nilfisk Screw to Bayonet Reinforced Heavy Duty Rubber Replacement Hose

A reinforced rubber replacement hose with Nilfisk Screw Connector (similar to M22) to Nilfisk Bayonet. Fits Nilfisk Machines with M22 style Screw connect fitting on machine and Bayonet fitting on hose end.Nilfiisk series compatible (non original item).Guaratneed Anti Kink.Market leading quality...

www.in2detailing.co.uk

Forensic 10 for a code

 

[leeds2592]

@leeds2592 I have this one. So much easier to manage and roll up.

Nilfisk style 'C' series Rubber Replacement Hose Machine quick fit and

Custom Made Nilfisk Style 'C' Series Pressure Washer hose, Short Swivel Trigger Gun & Quick fit nozzles. This kit converts the hose to quick connect at the machine end. The hose is also compatible with the original trigger gun, enabling you to still use other accessories. 4000 psi Industrial...

www.directhoses.net

Do you have the short trigger as well? How'd you find it? I'm in 2 minds on whether to get one or whether it'd be money spent better elsewhere.

 

[imprezaworks]

I’ve used one and prefer it.

 

[JamesBryan]

Do you have the short trigger as well? How'd you find it? I'm in 2 minds on whether to get one or whether it'd be money spent better elsewhere.

I have the stubby lance from Autobrite and it's the best £30 I've spent.

So nice to use.

 

[riz]

Short trigger is really good.

I got this one but got the gun and bits from somewhere else as it was cheaper.

MTM Hydro SGS35 Stainless Steel Swivel Short Trigger Gun with Quick Release Nozzle Kit

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are purchasing an MJJC Foam Lance, please select the 1/4 Quick Release Option from the drop down of the MJJC Foam Lance. If you already own an MJJC foam lance then please purchase a 1/4 Quick Release MJJC Replacement Adaptor.The included 1/4 quick release adaptor...

www.in2detailing.co.uk

 

[trickstargee]

Do you have the short trigger as well? How'd you find it? I'm in 2 minds on whether to get one or whether it'd be money spent better elsewhere.

Ive bought from the above company and got one of their AB9. Rate it highly, re the short trigger, there's also a small extension lance (second thing down in the pic) and I'm pretty sure they can make you a lance up as well if you want one - can choose between the two then.

 

[Jekyll]

@leeds2592 I haven't used it as such, but done a trial run and seems good. Used a friend's one (although different brand) and was impressed.

 

[Bluebeard]

Brushes!

I need a brush that I can use around lights, door handles, window seals etc.
we’re doing a few older cars and I’m not happy jamming the jetwash in to places like I do on the newer stuff.

The usual hog hair ones are too floppy and soft and aren’t man enough and the cheap nylon ones from the local motor factors scratch the paint.

can anyone recommend anything please??

 

[rbeazer]

Brushes!

I need a brush that I can use around lights, door handles, window seals etc.
we’re doing a few older cars and I’m not happy jamming the jetwash in to places like I do on the newer stuff.

The usual hog hair ones are too floppy and soft and aren’t man enough and the cheap nylon ones from the local motor factors scratch the paint.

can anyone recommend anything please??

Detail factory get good ratings. They do boars hair and ultra soft ones. I've got both and rate them a lot.
The other ones that get good reviews are the work stuff brand. They make loads of different bristles too.
Failing all those, the valet pro ones are a reliable alternative

 

[leeds2592]

Brushes!

I need a brush that I can use around lights, door handles, window seals etc.
we’re doing a few older cars and I’m not happy jamming the jetwash in to places like I do on the newer stuff.

The usual hog hair ones are too floppy and soft and aren’t man enough and the cheap nylon ones from the local motor factors scratch the paint.

can anyone recommend anything please??

I've had a set of these for about 8 years and they're still as good as when I bought them.

Envy Car Care 5 Brush detailing valeting set - Envy Car Care

Envy Car Care, the home of the famous Envy Brushes! (Where else but here?!) We have huge stocks of brushes for immediate dispatch of all shapes and sizes.

www.envycarcare.co.uk

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Brushes!

I need a brush that I can use around lights, door handles, window seals etc.
we’re doing a few older cars and I’m not happy jamming the jetwash in to places like I do on the newer stuff.

The usual hog hair ones are too floppy and soft and aren’t man enough and the cheap nylon ones from the local motor factors scratch the paint.

can anyone recommend anything please??

Paintbrush.

Trim it down if you find it too floppy...

 

[Bluebeard]

Paintbrush.

Trim it down if you find it too floppy...

Tried that but its then too short and the metal band that holds the bristles in catches everything.

 

[Al_G]

Tried that but its then too short and the metal band that holds the bristles in catches everything.

Detail factory are pretty much the best you can buy. I have them and they’re brilliant. Very well made.

Detail Factory Mini Ultra-Soft & Boar Hair Set - Black/Red

In association with The Rag Company, these mini detailing brushes are perfect for detailing tasks in intricate areas, crevices, etc.

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

 

[Matt e]

or if you tight and dont like paying that much for 1 brush, i bought mine from aliexpress

Ultra-Soft Detailing Brush - Buy Ultra-Soft Detailing Brush with free shipping on AliExpress

Quality Ultra-Soft Detailing Brush with free worldwide shipping on AliExpress

www.aliexpress.com

 

[rs 1an]

Happy New Year all, may be of interest a Karcher dealer has taken a Unit up the top on Eastways Witham near me. I’ve had a grey pro hot wash with a 15m hose on trial from them. The hose is so thick it’s like dragging a snake around which surprised me and they did not have a thinner rubber hose for this machine. I replaced one of the lances on my K5s, one of which has a 10m extension and gave it back. You also need lots of water pressure for it to work properly and the increase it force is not really needed. I was disappointed really as not better, in fact worse than the ones I already use.

 

[imprezaworks]

Fancied trying that shinee wax. Definitely worth a look.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Brushes!

I need a brush that I can use around lights, door handles, window seals etc.
we’re doing a few older cars and I’m not happy jamming the jetwash in to places like I do on the newer stuff.

The usual hog hair ones are too floppy and soft and aren’t man enough and the cheap nylon ones from the local motor factors scratch the paint.

can anyone recommend anything please??

I've just bought two 26JPN Ultra-Soft Detail Brushes from Amazon and they're like makeup brushes. Short one and a long one.

You can get them from www.26JPN.com and you can get 10% off with "Next10".

 

[Hxrry]

Could think of some other things I'd rather be doing on a Sunday but instead I found myself in a freezing cold unit correcting a golf!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Best colour and car ever made

 

[Hxrry]

Best colour and car ever made

Having owned a few I agree on it being one of the best cars ever made overall (exclusively the edition 30)! Although I disagree on the color. imo, it's tornado red!!

 

[imprezaworks]

My car is black, its the best ever made
. Although an ass to keep clean.

Guess yours was ok too 😏

 

[riz]

Bought these for working outside and cleaning the car.
Perfect, cost £20 less than sealskinz.

~~ Ejendals Tegera 517 Cold Insulation Glove Warm Waterproof Thermal Winter ~~ | eBay

TEGERA 517. Synthetic leather glove, winter-lined, 0,7 mm, synthetic leather, polyester, fleece, Cat.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Hxrry]

My car is black, its the best ever made
. Although an ass to keep clean.

Guess yours was ok too 😏

I couldn't live with a black car every day it would drive me insane.

haha, I'll take that

 

[BIFCAIDS]

I couldn't live with a black car every day it would drive me insane.

haha, I'll take that

I do not miss keeping this mint.

 

[Jekyll]

I remember the mag feature on that one also! How long ago was that when you was doing it? Remember yourself and another chap doing 2 together.

 

[Hxrry]

I do not miss keeping this mint.

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I'm liking that mate!! I'd make an exception for that one

 

[BIFCAIDS]

I remember the mag feature on that one also! How long ago was that when you was doing it? Remember yourself and another chap doing 2 together.

I'm pretty sure it was August 2010. Ignore the cringe pose.

 

[imprezaworks]

Gangster