Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Isnt carpro reset similar to GT decon?

Yes and No. Reset is a shampoo designed to 'refresh' ceramic coatings although I have used it on non-coated cars and its brilliant. Can even shoot it out of a foam gun which makes for far less chilly hands in the winter!

Reset, in really high concentrations can be used as a kind of strip wash. I say kind of because ive never thoroughly researched it or used it as such.

GT Decon is pretty highly Alkaline and so thats how it strips stuff (or so im led to believe). I would definitely not be using Decon as an every wash kind of shampoo as its too harsh and will just hurt any wax or protection you've got on it. Its brilliant stuff though and Forensic Detailing shows it as the only real shampoo that actually strips stuff

 

[botfch]

Usually stayed away from Autoglym stuff because I’ve alway thought it’s just a generic brand that not very good.

However picked up a bottle of Polar Seal yesterday and it’s my new favourite.
Stick it in a foam lance spray on, rinse off and your done.
Shine looks decent and it’s much easier than going round the car with a spray bottle.

 

[imprezaworks]

Their polish is ace.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Usually stayed away from Autoglym stuff because I’ve alway thought it’s just a generic brand that not very good.

However picked up a bottle of Polar Seal yesterday and it’s my new favourite.
Stick it in a foam lance spray on, rinse off and your done.
Shine looks decent and it’s much easier than going round the car with a spray bottle.

Huge fan of Polar Seal. In the winter months its a god send

 

[riz]

Yes and No. Reset is a shampoo designed to 'refresh' ceramic coatings although I have used it on non-coated cars and its brilliant. Can even shoot it out of a foam gun which makes for far less chilly hands in the winter!

Reset, in really high concentrations can be used as a kind of strip wash. I say kind of because ive never thoroughly researched it or used it as such.

GT Decon is pretty highly Alkaline and so thats how it strips stuff (or so im led to believe). I would definitely not be using Decon as an every wash kind of shampoo as its too harsh and will just hurt any wax or protection you've got on it. Its brilliant stuff though and Forensic Detailing shows it as the only real shampoo that actually strips stuff

Thanks, I snow foamed ( decon) my wife's car and I used garage therapy decon. The turtle Wax dry and shine was still going strong. I couldn't believe it.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Thanks, I snow foamed ( decon) my wife's car and I used garage therapy decon. The turtle Wax dry and shine was still going strong. I couldn't believe it.

That Turtle Wax stuff is seriously seriously strong though. I remember I couldnt kill it for ages 🤣

 

[riz]

That Turtle Wax stuff is seriously seriously strong though. I remember I couldnt kill it for ages 🤣

It's unreal. I'm tempted by polar seal though. I always worry about mixing stuff in the foam bottle as I assumed the actual ore wash foam would contaminate the polar seal?

 

[riz]

The AG snowfoam is pretty good too to be honest.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

It should be for the £40 or whatever it is. Wide neck is a great idea too.

TBH, I always give the bottle a quick rinse out before putting in Polar Seal. Even then, it sometimes squirts (lol) some foam out and then Polar Seal but its never caused me any issues.

I tend to have 2 foam guns now anyway so one for foam and the other for a sealant

 

[AndyPembs182]

Up your budget £10 and get the new Gyeon wax.

Not tried it myself yet, but from what I've seen it's got crazy beading.

Easy on and off too.

Gyeon wax is fantastic! Very easy to apply, very easy to buff. And excellent hydrophobicity!

 

[Hxrry]

Usually stayed away from Autoglym stuff because I’ve alway thought it’s just a generic brand that not very good.

However picked up a bottle of Polar Seal yesterday and it’s my new favourite.
Stick it in a foam lance spray on, rinse off and your done.
Shine looks decent and it’s much easier than going round the car with a spray bottle.

Doesn't polar seal just smell fantastic too!?

 

[Hxrry]

First testing going well. Great gloss and beading from an effortless spray on, and rinse off application.

 

[riz]

Had to change my outdoor tap. I love this thing.

 

[riz]

First testing going well. Great gloss and beading from an effortless spray on, and rinse off application.

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It's quite a crowded marketplace out there. It would have to compete with wetcoat,TW,Hydro, Infinity Wax, polar seal, etc etc

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

It's quite a crowded marketplace out there. It would have to compete with wetcoat,TW,Hydro, Infinity Wax, polar seal, etc etc

I agree. I also seem to be unable to tell one from the others too as they're all so good now 🤣

 

[MLB]

Interested to try it, running low on So Wax shampoo and Quick Detailer so best get this ready soon @Hxrry

Im thinking i probably need to change my normal shampoo . Any reccomendations?

If you haven't already bought anything, the So Wax shampoo is worth giving a go. Or maybe Adam's Car Wash Shampoo if you wash in the sun a lot.

 

[Yarp]

I’ve got wheel issues and need advice. The wife drives her 5 series in a way that makes Colin McRae look cautious. As such almost 2 tonnes of her car has done a hell of a job baking brake dust onto the wheels.

Anyone got any suggestions for what could take it off? Found some old wonder wheels in the garage which is basically just acid and it did nothing. The drive is a bit cleaner where the wheels were now though

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I’ve got wheel issues and need advice. The wife drives her 5 series in a way that makes Colin McRae look cautious. As such almost 2 tonnes of her car has done a hell of a job baking brake dust onto the wheels.

Anyone got any suggestions for what could take it off? Found some old wonder wheels in the garage which is basically just acid and it did nothing. The drive is a bit cleaner where the wheels were now though
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Fallout remover.

IronX or anything of the same genre.

 

[imprezaworks]

Think @Daniel used something ages ago, might be wrong. Brick acid or something a long those lines.

Just ordered these. Haven't tried the two snow foams so lolling forward to that.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I’ve got some wheel cleaner I bought off eBay years ago. It will remove ANYTHING and I’ve only ever used it diluted down to about 5/1.

Can’t tell you what it’s called as it’s just a yellow foul smelling liquid in an unlabelled 5 litre container.

These were the worst contaminated wheels I’ve ever seen but the good old yellow stuff got them looking brand new in virtually no time at all.

 

[imprezaworks]

What is it

 

[RustyMojo]

I’ve got some wheel cleaner I bought off eBay years ago. It will remove ANYTHING and I’ve only ever used it diluted down to about 5/1.

Can’t tell you what it’s called as it’s just a yellow foul smelling liquid in an unlabelled 5 litre container.

These were the worst contaminated wheels I’ve ever seen but the good old yellow stuff got them looking brand new in virtually no time at all.

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Wow,
I need some of this yellow s**t in my life!!

 

[RustyMojo]

Could it be this, just not yellow

5L Acid Alloy Wheel Cleaner Removes Thick Brake Dust Staining Strong Acidic Car | eBay

Acidic Wheel Cleaner. Use for cleaning brake dust and excessively stained wheels on alloy surfaces. This is a very strong and powerful product containing hydrochloric acid and should be used cautiously.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Could it be this, just not yellow

5L Acid Alloy Wheel Cleaner Removes Thick Brake Dust Staining Strong Acidic Car | eBay

Acidic Wheel Cleaner. Use for cleaning brake dust and excessively stained wheels on alloy surfaces. This is a very strong and powerful product containing hydrochloric acid and should be used cautiously.

www.ebay.co.uk

it might be similar or this one

House Of Shine Extreme Acid Wheel Cleaner 5L Fast and Effective | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for House Of Shine Extreme Acid Wheel Cleaner 5L Fast and Effective at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Reading the instructions on that one I’d say it’s probably the same or very similar. It was @Daniel who recommended the stuff I’ve got. And the advice he gave me was work on one wheel at a time, work quickly, rinse thoroughly and don’t breath any of it in! 😂

 

[imprezaworks]

Sounds like a heading for a horror film lol.

Might get some for work. Is it the one above then?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Sounds like a heading for a horror film lol.

Might get some for work. Is it the one above then?

I don’t know if it’s the exact same stuff as mine mate. The stuff Daniel and I have doesn’t seem to be available any more.

 

[Yarp]

Jesus Mary Joseph and the wee donkey, that’s the stuff I need. Not going anywhere near it like, I’ll give the youngun down the street a 5er to do it 😂

 

[imprezaworks]

I'd trust myself more than a young un down the street ha ha

 

[Yarp]

I'd trust myself more than a young un down the street ha ha

Very true, but given the choice I’d sooner his hands and lungs dissolved in acid than mine haha!

 

[imprezaworks]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Industrial-Protection-Chemical-Disposable-Protective-Suit-/284062329156?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-

 

[MLB]

Aren't those for going on holiday? See them all the time in the airport..

 

[imprezaworks]

Clean car then go on hols. Winner 🍻

 

[Jekyll]

KKD devil's juice is meant to be decent as well isn't it?

Although quite acidic?

 

[Gus]

Could it be this, just not yellow

5L Acid Alloy Wheel Cleaner Removes Thick Brake Dust Staining Strong Acidic Car | eBay

Acidic Wheel Cleaner. Use for cleaning brake dust and excessively stained wheels on alloy surfaces. This is a very strong and powerful product containing hydrochloric acid and should be used cautiously.

www.ebay.co.uk

That's the stuff! Great product, strong as hell so be careful with getting it on your hands and legs if you wear shorts.

This stuff is also mega at getting oil stains off paving

 

[imprezaworks]

So likely to get brake dust off unloved cars? Do you use it neat?

 

[Yarp]

That's the stuff! Great product, strong as hell so be careful with getting it on your hands and legs if you wear shorts.

This stuff is also mega at getting oil stains off paving

Awesome, I have lots of those too haha!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Got one of these that’s opened just down the road from me: an advert popped up on Facebook this morning.

Self-Service Ultra Pure Water Network | Spotless Water

Welcome to Spotless Water! Explore how our ultra-pure water can be used for window cleaning, car detailing, solar panels and more.

www.spotlesswater.co.uk

I’m considering signing up and using it as a final rinse. @Gally what’s your thoughts please mate?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

So likely to get brake dust off unloved cars? Do you use it neat?

Definitely don’t use it neat! If it’s anything like the stuff I’ve got, dilute it down at least 5/1 to start with and see how you get on.

 

[imprezaworks]

@Gus

The one linked is what you use mate?

 

[Gally]

Got one of these that’s opened just down the road from me: an advert popped up on Facebook this morning.

Self-Service Ultra Pure Water Network | Spotless Water

Welcome to Spotless Water! Explore how our ultra-pure water can be used for window cleaning, car detailing, solar panels and more.

www.spotlesswater.co.uk

I’m considering signing up and using it as a final rinse. @Gally what’s your thoughts please mate?

Interesting. I've seen a few detailers using it. Didn wonder what it was. So it provides super clean water for hard water areas or similar?

Sounds better than buying a ppp filter thingy! If you dry your car not sure how much need there is. I'd rather blow dry it or take it a quick spin round the block!