Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gally]

Absolutely hate any form of cleaning cars now days.. and can’t remember the last time I waxed a car. A general clean, AF Tripple and a pink Poor boys wax. Quite enjoyed it in this weather to be fair. Not bad considering it has sat for pretty much two years.

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Isn't pink PB a wheel sealant? 🤔

 

[imprezaworks]

😂 if you read the post I said your car is hardly a fair example! It's immaculate!

Has the scratches but black is a royal arse. Near 15 year old car it's pretty decent.

 

[Gally]

And a Mkv Golf which isn't the best car for trying to look after!

 

[imprezaworks]

True.

 

[Stay Puft]

Isn't pink PB a wheel sealant? 🤔

I can’t remember the actual product, it’s pink in colour 😂 might even be Dodo juice!

 

[BIFCAIDS]

I can’t remember the actual product, any old s**t! 😂

 

[Jekyll]

Isn't pink PB a wheel sealant? 🤔

Pretty sure they did the standard blue, then introduced a pink and black one also.

 

[imprezaworks]

Assume natty red.

 

[Gally]

Yeah maybe red, wheel sealant is definitely pink.

 

[Jekyll]

Yeah it's nattys paste red, but its more pink in colour.

But PB wheel sealant is definitely pink also, just a lighter shade.

 

[imprezaworks]

Decent 2litre sprayer that holds pressure well and spray pattern isn't weak piss....

 

[JamesBryan]

Decent 2litre sprayer that holds pressure well and spray pattern isn't weak piss....

IK ones are pretty good or Kwazar.

 

[-Jamie-]

Decent 2litre sprayer that holds pressure well and spray pattern isn't weak piss....

I got a Carbon Collective one recently with a foamer head. Seems pretty decent

 

[leeds2592]

I found I need to use quite a bit of the Tyre Candy stuff, doesn't seem to go that far, probably wouldn't go out of my way to buy it but will probably keep using it.

I take this back, it's shite, will be lobbing it in the bin and going back to the trust Megs Endurance!

 

[imprezaworks]

Used it twice, was awful.

 

[RustyMojo]

Glass cleaning… any tips and tricks guys, what products to use etc. i just can never seem to get my glass free from greasy smears. Obviously especially bad on older glass like on my clio. Be interested to hear what people are using and process of cleaning in and out side

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Used it the other day. Still don't mind it! I'll finish it and find something else but really don't hate it

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Glass cleaning… any tips and tricks guys, what products to use etc. i just can never seem to get my glass free from greasy smears. Obviously especially bad on older glass like on my clio. Be interested to hear what people are using and process of cleaning in and out side

I 'deep clean' my glass once a year which usually coincides with the sealant needing a top up.

Meguiars wash plus is good for the exterior. Mildly abrasive so really deep cleans. Machine polish it if I have the time. Dry, then sealant time. After that is the usual APC/snowfoam and shampoo.

Internal is difficult. Still haven't nailed that 100% I'll admit. I vape in the car so it's always worse than other people's. Surfex HD low dilution, wipe and scrub as much as poss. Then it's about 3 rounds of glass cleaner with the final one giving it a really good scrub. Best I've managed it tbh.

 

[SharpyClio]

I use white vinegar to clean the screens, it can smell for a short while afterwards but I find it works well, don't need to do it every time with the vinegar I tend to do it a couple of times a year then just use a glass cleaner the other times.

 

[imprezaworks]

Tempted with 25% off.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083QTGTBM/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[SharpyClio]

Tempted with 25% off.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083QTGTBM/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Not bad value that! If I didnt already have a good SFL id be tempted. Good find.

 

[Gus]

Tempted with 25% off.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083QTGTBM/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Thanks for this!
Will this work with a Karscher ? or do you have to tell them somehow what pressure washer you have?

 

[imprezaworks]

Someone posted it on detailing world. I can grab one fir 44 as I have a returns voucher to use.

Ref karcher not sure Gus

 

[leeds2592]

Glass cleaning… any tips and tricks guys, what products to use etc. i just can never seem to get my glass free from greasy smears. Obviously especially bad on older glass like on my clio. Be interested to hear what people are using and process of cleaning in and out side

Jim @ White Details did a good video on it if you search on YouTube.

I don't know if I get lucky with it or what but I just use a glass cleaner, usually Autoglym Fast Glass, spray on, wipe with microfibre and it usually flashes off nicely to be clear and smear free.

 

[riz]

Honestly Wilko Glass cloth and this

HG Window Cleaner, Professional Super Concentrated Formula, Clean Streak-Free Shine, Used by Professional Window Cleaners (500ml) - 297050106 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00782LZN4/?tag=cliospnet01-21

https://www.wilko.com/wilko-glass-cleaning-microfibre-cloth/p/0328272?gclid=Cj0KCQiAraSPBhDuARIsAM3Js4qPQRQjhkCKSUTAmQaGvpLqmOGLXebQH2VWspdOlgY5sydqv0xVMvQaAoSJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Gally]

Non detailing pro stuff like that usually is best. It's why folk used stardrops for years... It was a great all purpose cleaner that was dilutable at £1! An all purpose cleaner in itself is a standard thing! Genius folk sell the same stuff for £12!

 

[imprezaworks]

@Sunglasses_Ron

Iirc you rate this stuff?!?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002U1TZ8/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[VenomUK]

Glass cleaning… any tips and tricks guys, what products to use etc. i just can never seem to get my glass free from greasy smears. Obviously especially bad on older glass like on my clio. Be interested to hear what people are using and process of cleaning in and out side

Vinegar and newspaper

 

[imprezaworks]

Be like a chippy on the road lol

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

@Sunglasses_Ron

Iirc you rate this stuff?!?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002U1TZ8/?tag=cliospnet01-21

I’ve never used it mate but I’ve heard good things about that mothers brand

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah OK cheers 👍

 

[RustyMojo]

Vinegar and newspaper

Newspaper??

 

[andy_coops]

Garage Therapy glass cleaner - best I’ve ever used.

2 short pile or waffle towels. Spritz cleaner onto glass and buff lightly with first towel. Use second in the opposite direction to the first to clean any residue up.

Less is always more with glass cleaner. I generally use 2-3 squirts per half of a front or rear screen and 1-2 on side glass.

 

[imprezaworks]

Newspaper??

Newspaper??

Around the time of windowlene iirc lol

 

[Lctr]

Tempted with 25% off.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083QTGTBM/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Just bought this and very impressed,two spare filters and solid built,loads of write ups on it
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084WY1YP9/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah gonna stick with this one I bought ages ago. Been spot on tbf

https://detailedonline.co.uk/products/snow-foam-lance-v2

 

[Hxrry]

I've come to the conclusion I love ceramic coatings more than waxes

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[Hxrry]

Remember thinking I was a pro valeter (before detailing was even a term lol) using SRP and the cars looked unbelievable! Bit of rain or a wash and they'd look crap again

 

[SharpyClio]

Remember thinking I was a pro valeter (before detailing was even a term lol) using SRP and the cars looked unbelievable! Bit of rain or a wash and they'd look crap again

Haha. Same, I’d be out every weekend cleaning the crap out of my car, it’d look mint until I drove it or the sun came out and showed the swirls. SRP was “the” polish to have if you took car care seriously! Lol.