Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[imprezaworks]

I rate the sonax stuff.

 

[MLB]

The car lasted about half a day with this shocking weather we're having

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Car is looking great! Think the weather in North Wales missed a memo..

 

[imprezaworks]

Nice. What did you use

 

[MLB]

I'll be honest, only thing I've used is a good angle and a filter

Last wash was 23rd of August with only a wipe down of Zaino Z8 just after I got your bottle. It seems to be keeping it fairly clean though, impressed with the finish.

 

[497adam]

Is there anything that can be used to dress/revive rubber mats without leaving them sticky or slippy ? My works car park is gopping at times so gave up on carpets years ago.


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[imprezaworks]

What's everyone's choice of wheel brush?. The EZ or wheel woolie seem to be highly regarded.

 

[Gally]

I think the toilet brush ez with the mini one is the best combo. The bigger ones don't get between the calipers anyway. Woolies are fine but anytime I've used them I end up back to ez.

Maybe good for new black wheels.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers

 

[JamesBryan]

EZ mini for me.

 

[MLB]

EZ mini for me as well.

 

[riz]

Megs one is really good.
I've had an Ez one before and this is on par.

 

[imprezaworks]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N9C7MGG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

This one?

 

[Adamm.]

Definitely get the EZ brush. Both are good but I have the bigger one.

 

[RustyMojo]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N9C7MGG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

This one?

Reviews look dog s**t on Amazon!

 

[davo172]

What's everyone's choice of wheel brush?. The EZ or wheel woolie seem to be highly regarded.

Got both, woolies for your style wheels EZ mini of bog brush for others.
Ez better all round but woolies good for black diamond cut fronts

 

[Ben]

Best trim restorer?

Used Autoglym Bumper and Trim gel for years but sick of having to apply it every time I wash the Clio. Want something longer lasting but not fiddly to apply like the Gtechniq stuff.

I wouldn’t say C4 is fiddly to apply. Just make sure the trim is completely free from contamination, splash a few drops on a pad or microfibre and apply to the trim.

 

[riz]

If your wheels are sealed.
AS autowhrr

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N9C7MGG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

This one?

Yeah, never had a problem on mine.

My wheels are coated with carbon collective and I clean with a pressure washer and ASmart autowheels.
If it's on offer at Halfords then it's worth it.

 

[imprezaworks]

Stolen from detailing world.
@Karlos182

There is a thread on there for members who are willing to post items they don't use anymore or are happy to share. Just cover postage and away you go.

Is that something people would consider on here. I've done it a couple of times.

 

[Karlos182]

Stolen from detailing world.
@Karlos182

There is a thread on there for members who are willing to post items they don't use anymore or are happy to share. Just cover postage and away you go.

Is that something people would consider on here. I've done it a couple of times.

I'm a bit lost as to why I've been tagged, but it seems like a mighty fine idea for anyone with surplus detailing stuff they no longer use.

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmm not thr right person lol

 

[imprezaworks]

@20vKarlos

To many karlos's ha ha

 

[Bluebeard]

Is there anything that can be used to dress/revive rubber mats without leaving them sticky or slippy ? My works car park is gopping at times so gave up on carpets years ago.


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Spray them with APC, scrub, jetwash.
Whilst still wet, spray Autoglym vinyl and rubber dressing over it. A medium mist, not loads.
Leave to dry in the sun. Wipe excess off with a towel.
will look like braaannnnnd new.

this is the floor I did in a 180,000 mile builders van…

 

[MatthewR]

Does anyone have any recommendations for glass, the windscreen on the Clio I have just got is pretty scratched up. Any ideas for a glass polish?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Does anyone have any recommendations for glass, the windscreen on the Clio I have just got is pretty scratched up. Any ideas for a glass polish?

Honestly speaking, dont bother. Glass polsihing is an absolute nightmare. Its about the only thing I wouldnt attempt detailing wise and ive given most things a go. If it really bothers you and you have windscreen cover, you may have to have an 'accident'.....

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Just FYI lads, CarChem are doing 5x 100ml sample bottles for £10 plus P&P. £13 delivered. Bargain if you wanna give them a try. Got myself some snow foam, water spot remover, 1900:1 super suds, 1900:1 standard and interior smell remover thingy

 

[MLB]

Does anyone have any recommendations for glass, the windscreen on the Clio I have just got is pretty scratched up. Any ideas for a glass polish?

You could try carpro ceriglass and some felt pads on a machine, but as mentioned above it's not going to improve much and is a lot of work with the risk of damaging and replacing anyway. Best to get it replaced if it's bothering you too much.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Anyone tried the MadCow stuff plastered all over FB?

Ordered their £25 deal which is 5L Shampoo, QD, Spray Sealant and 1L Fallout remover. Not holding much hope being so cheap but be good to see if anyones tried it

 

[497adam]

Spray them with APC, scrub, jetwash.
Whilst still wet, spray Autoglym vinyl and rubber dressing over it. A medium mist, not loads.
Leave to dry in the sun. Wipe excess off with a towel.
will look like braaannnnnd new.

this is the floor I did in a 180,000 mile builders van…

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Cheers [emoji1303]


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[MLB]

Anyone tried the MadCow stuff plastered all over FB?

Ordered their £25 deal which is 5L Shampoo, QD, Spray Sealant and 1L Fallout remover. Not holding much hope being so cheap but be good to see if anyones tried it

I've only used the shampoo and honestly it was one of the most underwhelming experiences I've had in a while, wash feeling was mediocre, smell was awfully sweet. Rushed through the 500ml bottle using it for wheel washes. No first hand experience with the rest but a good friend has tried most of their range and sold it on quite quickly.

Not bad for £25, but I'd rather use something more expensive that I'd enjoy using.

 

[riz]

QDX Graphene leaves such an awesome finish. So slick...

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I've only used the shampoo and honestly it was one of the most underwhelming experiences I've had in a while, wash feeling was mediocre, smell was awfully sweet. Rushed through the 500ml bottle using it for wheel washes. No first hand experience with the rest but a good friend has tried most of their range and sold it on quite quickly.

Not bad for £25, but I'd rather use something more expensive that I'd enjoy using.

Thats totally fair. I dont have high hopes tbh and the 5L of shampoo will just go to wheel shampoo. Might even use the QD as a wheel topper. Just renegate the whole lot to wheels 🤣.

The foam on si02 might be ok for winter as a top up though. Not found a bad one of them yet....he says before trying this one 🤣

 

[riz]

Hmmm, you may have been better off with Turtlewax or Autoglanz.

 

[imprezaworks]

If I was to buy 5litres of shampoo instead of trying others. I'd opt for 1900 by far chem

 

[riz]

Surfex hd concentration is 1-2%?
That doesn't seem alot (150ml) in a 5litre pump sprayer?

 

[imprezaworks]

For what?. I use it 5:1 for surfaces etc. Seems to work

 

[riz]

Prewash.

 

[JamesBryan]

Anyone interested in a vehicle dryer?

Had my Metrovac Air Force Blaster for years now but swapped to a Blo hand held.

Retail over £200 now, so I'd let it go for £100.

 

[imprezaworks]

Prewash.

Should do okay I think at that dillution

 

[Gally]

QDX Graphene leaves such an awesome finish. So slick...

Super slick gloss on a subtle colour.

Can't wait to try their new supergloss spray wax thing they are bringing out. Like a waxed look! Not sure how easy the use will be, knowing IW, it will be easy...

 

[Gally]