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Detailing Chat & Questions Thread
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Megane 250
Forgive my ignorance...
But the detailing sprays, is that just a quick detailer?
How do you use it? I've onkt ever used some at a show to give the car a quick once over.
Whats the benefit of using it after every wash? Why not use something like polar seal?
And is jt as simple as spray on and wipe off or is wipe with one cloth and then buff off?
I used to polish my cars regularly but since the nipper has arrived I've got very limited time these days but like the car look good!
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But the detailing sprays, is that just a quick detailer?
How do you use it? I've onkt ever used some at a show to give the car a quick once over.
Whats the benefit of using it after every wash? Why not use something like polar seal?
And is jt as simple as spray on and wipe off or is wipe with one cloth and then buff off?
I used to polish my cars regularly but since the nipper has arrived I've got very limited time these days but like the car look good!
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imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Loads to choose from.
Try @Hxrry detail spray, it's very good. He owns a company called so wax detailing.
There are loads to choose from though. He does a kit, spray, shsmpoo and tyre shine. Worth a look imo.
I use a spray after every wash to enhance the gloss, shine etc. Helps it easy to wash next time around.
Try @Hxrry detail spray, it's very good. He owns a company called so wax detailing.
There are loads to choose from though. He does a kit, spray, shsmpoo and tyre shine. Worth a look imo.
I use a spray after every wash to enhance the gloss, shine etc. Helps it easy to wash next time around.
Megane 250
I've got a shed full of cleaning gear but haven't used a lot of it for a long time but quick detailer are something I've always just sort of left to one side, I tend to use polar seal or something along those lines.
But I suppose what I should have asked is would a QD give more gloss than say polar seal?
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imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Never used polar seal to compare. The likes of garage therapy sigma is awesome for gloss.
Before applying anything I would clean the paint. Just picked up a bottle of the below. Used it yesterday and it seems to work well, car looked good,
Before applying anything I would clean the paint. Just picked up a bottle of the below. Used it yesterday and it seems to work well, car looked good,
I’m by no way anything other than a normal chap who likes cleaning his cars. So not an expert. But I use them as a ‘service’ wash style product. So once I clean the car as part of its routine wash, I then use detail spray (so wax as @imprezaworks says) spray, wipe then very quick buff. It gives a really quick to use high gloss finish with excellent hydrophobic properties. So it’s just a quick and easy finishing stage. I can’t comment on polar seal as I have never used it.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
I bought a bottle of this a while back and rated it. Spotted it on ebay as it seemed out of stock or expensive. There is a couple of places that sell it for similar money.
Bought a bottle last week off this chap and another yesterday. He's sending me that and another half bottle. It's easy to use and again looks very good.
Bought a bottle last week off this chap and another yesterday. He's sending me that and another half bottle. It's easy to use and again looks very good.
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imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
That looks great. Bsd ftw.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Yes Detail Spray is another phrase for quick detailer.
You can clean and dry your car, lightly mist a panel and spread the product with one side of a microfibre cloth and buff with the other side. OR, you can clean your car and before drying it, spray the entire car with detail spray and dry the car using your favourite drying towel! You will get equally as impressive results via either method!
By using it with maintenance washes you will ensure your paintworks protected and looking it's best really, it's not necessary but would benefit the shine!
Detail sprays won't replace the need to use paint polish but it's a damn good substitute if you've not got the time. Using it as a drying aid adds literally no time onto the regular washing process!
Hope this helped
Detail spray gives the that freshly waxed look without all the effort and temperature worry.
Doing it after every wash takes 5 mins and no water spotting and you can top up protection. No brainer for me.
Folk ask me everytime I clean the car about what I use because it looks like I've spent days on it. Takes 30 minutes from minging, snowfoam, shampoo, rinse. Dry/QD. Looks like new easy!
Doing it after every wash takes 5 mins and no water spotting and you can top up protection. No brainer for me.
Folk ask me everytime I clean the car about what I use because it looks like I've spent days on it. Takes 30 minutes from minging, snowfoam, shampoo, rinse. Dry/QD. Looks like new easy!
Megane 250
Cheers guys, I've got a couple of different types here I tbink. A Meguiars one, auto glym and jayswax one, maybe even an old wax addict one I kept in the car cleaning off bird s**t....
Maybe I'll try it after the next few washes and see how I get on.
Need to go through my cleaning stuff, had a quick look earlier and I got a pot of petes 53 wax I've used once or twice, sure I paid decent money for it, so maybe I'll get that out again soon...
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Maybe I'll try it after the next few washes and see how I get on.
Need to go through my cleaning stuff, had a quick look earlier and I got a pot of petes 53 wax I've used once or twice, sure I paid decent money for it, so maybe I'll get that out again soon...
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imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Few things. I've tried a Jay's wax wax, w**k. Threw it in the bin.
The other two you have, assume megs Quik Detailer and auto glym rapid are both very good.
The petes wax is a wax I'm looking to buy and not sell. If you don't want it and its not too old etc let me know.
The other two you have, assume megs Quik Detailer and auto glym rapid are both very good.
The petes wax is a wax I'm looking to buy and not sell. If you don't want it and its not too old etc let me know.
Megane 250
I've used their ceramic wax and thought it was okay very soft and didn't last long though!
The petes 53 is probably 5 or 6 years old and stored in my shed for 3 of them, so not sure how good it'll be
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imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Their show wax on ebay is awful.
See how the wax is mate. Don't forget pics
See how the wax is mate. Don't forget pics
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Fancy a new foam or pre wash.....
riz
ClioSport Club Member
Jaguar XFR
KKD Blizzard is really good, smells great too. The BH touchless is apparently easier to remove than Autofoam.
Valet Pro Citrus .
M2 Comp
I really like Koch Chemie GSF, it foams really well and can be used as a normal shampoo too (don't be fooled by the name!):
Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam GSF 1 Litre
Buy Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam GSF 1 Litre online or call 01628 671213 for advice. FREE Delivery on qualifying orders. Huge Koch Chemie stock range.
www.elitecarcare.co.uk
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
All their range is superb. Especially green Star.I really like Koch Chemie GSF, it foams really well and can be used as a normal shampoo too (don't be fooled by the name!):
Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam GSF 1 Litre
Buy Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam GSF 1 Litre online or call 01628 671213 for advice. FREE Delivery on qualifying orders. Huge Koch Chemie stock range.
Going to have a summer sale up soon chaps, up to 35% off 👍🏼 Will do a post separate
Got any stubby lances in for Nilsfisk yet chap ?
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Tempted to try your snow foam
Got any stubby lances in for Nilsfisk yet chap ?
They were missed off my last order which is a bummer, I’ve got lances but no Nilfisk adapters. I was supposed to chase them this week but thus far I’ve not had the chance.
I’ll get onto them to try get it sorted 👍🏼
it’s not the clingiest foam on the market, so won’t make for as good for Instagram pics but it actually breaks down dirt/grime. I found a lot of the super long cling times didn’t actually clean that great, so I went for a happy medium!
still not bad though…
what’s a good shampoo to use on a car that’s currently being ceramic coated?
I’ve got BH auto foam for the snow foam, reading online even though it’s not pH neutral it’s not caustic so won’t strip the coating.
I’ve got BH auto foam for the snow foam, reading online even though it’s not pH neutral it’s not caustic so won’t strip the coating.
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
Carpro Reset is hands down the best I've used.
You won't want to be using shampoos with gloss enhancers, waxes etc as they can 'clog' up your coating.
My go-to for coated cars is always Pure Shampoo by Infinity Wax, it's great value considering the dilution ratio!
Not regarding the summer sale... but I forgot to post this deal up!
Our new plush microfibre twin packs are now in stock! Unbelievable quality on them! Available for £9.95, you can also grab 50% off our Detail Spray when purchasing the microfibres. The 50% is automatically applied at checkout
Our new plush microfibre twin packs are now in stock! Unbelievable quality on them! Available for £9.95, you can also grab 50% off our Detail Spray when purchasing the microfibres. The 50% is automatically applied at checkout
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
When's the 30% off the snow foam 🍻
going to try get some marketing stuff done ready for it. Hopefully Saturday 👍🏼
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Another bottle and a half of this stuff arrived this morning. Bought one and he sent me just over half of another foc. If you gave tried it it's very good.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
GET THE SO WAX SHINE!
UK Manufactured car care products designed to perform, without the silly names or technical terms. Get the shine that your car deserves!
so-wax.com
Sunglasses_Ron
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