Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[MLB]

Liquid Elements Silverback drying towel or Gyeon Silk Dryer.

 

[imprezaworks]

Tip. I always use a watering can after the wash etc. Helps a lot when drying., 👍

 

[Hxrry]

Unfortunately the SWD ceramic coating dropped off just into the 4th month. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

We're working behind the scenes on a wax though currently! This in itself has been a long time coming!!

 

[imprezaworks]

You doing any super deals on your spray🤔

 

[Hxrry]

You doing any super deals on your spray🤔

Detail Spray? There was no intention to do a super deal... i'm all ears though 🤫

 

[imprezaworks]

Just wondered lol.

 

[SharpyClio]

Used my new direct hoses 20m hose and reel today, totally worth every penny, makes its loads easier as I’m not constantly moving the PW and fighting the hoses and power supply. For £140 if do it again in a heat beat. Odd how something so simple can make such a big difference.

 

[imprezaworks]

And they say length isn't important

 

[SharpyClio]

And they say length isn't important

Turns out the longer the better..

 

[imprezaworks]

Sadly

 

[imprezaworks]

Autoglym polar blast. Anyone tried it?. I don't need anything heavy as my car doesn't get too dirty. Just something as a decent maintenance foam. Seems good value at 15 for 2.5 litres.

 

[-Jamie-]

It smells nice and foams well


Cleaning power is pretty crap imo

 

[SharpyClio]

Autoglym polar blast. Anyone tried it?. I don't need anything heavy as my car doesn't get too dirty. Just something as a decent maintenance foam. Seems good value at 15 for 2.5 litres.

I bought it once and haven’t again, take from that what you want.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ordered 5litres.

 

[JamesBryan]

Ordered 5litres.

Be alright because it won't last you long using it neat 😂

 

[imprezaworks]

Imagine. Be like a real like glacier.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Freshly coated wheels ftw

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Freshly coated with copperslip

EFA.

Lunatic.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

EFA.

Lunatic.

 

[Adamm.]

Any thoughts on a cordless polisher for little bits? With my current living I can't really use a corded one and there's a few small areas on the car I'd like to polish up. Looks like someone has leant on the front wing and put a few scratches in over the winter. Could probably go by hand but I feel like it'd make a shitty job very easy and probably come in handy down the line too as it should last a long time with little use.

Flex PXE 80 seems to be the one I'm eyeing up now but if there's anything as good a bit cheaper people can recommend I'm all ears.

 

[Gally]

The flex is actually really good. Definitely need to spend a few quid to get a good cordless but we have 2 flex cordless for finishing areas when we have moved the car and they are very good.

 

[dann2707]

What air fresheners do people recommend?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

What air fresheners do people recommend?

Tried loads. None of them last tbh.

I bought 2 cans of the spray fresheners from autobrite as they were on offer. Can top it up as I want now and smells decent.

 

[riz]

What air fresheners do people recommend?

Autosmart Blast.

 

[MatthewR]

Blast Cans

Designer Fragrances Blast Cans are perfect to freshen up not only any space but are also suitable as a freshener for clothing, footwear, carpets, sofas & much more. Our Blast Can provides a high pressured dry mist spray, which sets it apart from any other air freshener on the market - Blast Can...

www.designerfragrances.eu

I've been using one of these, the local petrol station had them on offer at £3 a can so picked one up. Smells similar to the aftershave Creed and seems to last, as @Sidnancy says you can very quickly and easily top the smell up too, I tend to just leave it in the door pocket and spray every few days

 

[imprezaworks]

Most simply don't last. We use the autosmart ones in work.

 

[leeds2592]

What air fresheners do people recommend?

Ive for fed up of the California car scents now so binned that and got some poncey aftershavey smelling ones. They’re alright but expensive for what they are.

Ages ago I got a free air freshener with an order from in2detailing. I put it in the clio months ago and it’s still going strong now. Smells lovely and coconutty too.

 

[Gally]

GR seen some action. 3rd hit with iron X! 😂

 

[MarcB]

If im being a clown with this question please tell me but is there any difference between Tar & Glue remover ?

There seems to be a lot of sellers from all over at various prices.

Is there a specific T&G that's stronger then another T&G ??

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

If im being a clown with this question please tell me but is there any difference between Tar & Glue remover ?

There seems to be a lot of sellers from all over at various prices.

Is there a specific T&G that's stronger then another T&G ??

I think autosmart tardis is still regarded as the 'daddy' of G&T removers.

Personally, I find it a bit of a pain because I always forget to buy a proper resistant trigger and find it melts them when I leave it in a bottle.

 

[aucky]

What air fresheners do people recommend?

I'm enjoying the CarPro Eraser bottle.

I've never really gone for air fresheners before this though. They all feel sickly to me.

 

[imprezaworks]

Tardis is very good

 

[riz]

Ive for fed up of the California car scents now so binned that and got some poncey aftershavey smelling ones. They’re alright but expensive for what they are.

Ages ago I got a free air freshener with an order from in2detailing. I put it in the clio months ago and it’s still going strong now. Smells lovely and coconutty too.

Funny you mention that. Mine lasted ages too

 

[imprezaworks]

Ive for fed up of the California car scents now so binned that and got some poncey aftershavey smelling ones. They’re alright but expensive for what they are.

Ages ago I got a free air freshener with an order from in2detailing. I put it in the clio months ago and it’s still going strong now. Smells lovely and coconutty too.

Wonder of they sell them. Can't beat a bit a coconut.

 

[leeds2592]

Wonder of they sell them. Can't beat a bit a coconut.

These are the ones. There’s 3 flavours but they’re always sold out when I look 😡

in2Detailing Hanging Air Freshener

in2Detailing Hanging Air Freshener.High Quality, Long Lasting ScentsAvailable in a variety of scents.Each Air Freshener is individually wrapped.

www.in2detailing.co.uk

 

[imprezaworks]

Well priced too especially if they last like you say. 👍

 

[leeds2592]

Yeh they last aaaaagesss.

Went down to Cornwall last week and every other car had a Mr Zogs Sex Wax air freshener in it because surfer dudes. I want to try some of those, they’re supposed to be good as well.

 

[riz]

I bought a Carbon collective one and it lasted a week😧

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeh they last aaaaagesss.

Went down to Cornwall last week and every other car had a Mr Zogs Sex Wax air freshener in it because surfer dudes. I want to try some of those, they’re supposed to be good as well.

I'm waiting to place an order with in2detailing so will grab some air fresheners too.

Has anyone used garage therapy snow foam