Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Karlos182]

I picked up two bottles of these last week from ECP for just under £6. I must say I’m very impressed with it too. They’re now £8 a bottle!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I picked up two bottles of these last week from ECP for just under £6. I must say I’m very impressed with it too. They’re now £8 a bottle!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah same but I grabbed three 😂

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Yeah same but I grabbed three 😂

me too!

I randomly did the skirts on my car as I forgot to do them when waxing.....

Theyre beading like a goodun and the car hasnt even had a wash!

 

[imprezaworks]

I'd happily pay full price next time

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Did the whole car (bar the roof and bumper) in that Turtle wax last night.

Weirdly, it acts better when its sprayed directly onto the panel, spread and buffed. Ive recently got into the habbit of spraying the cloth and using that to spread as I always used to get better results. Still, looks good and will bead well for a few weeks.

Even did the wheels as a topper for the ceramic.

@Sunglasses_Ron it does smell really nice, youre not wrong

 

[imprezaworks]

Buffs better than the previous too.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

11L DI Vessel has just arrived brimed with MB-151.

Shes hella chonky.

Hopefully this should solve my water filtering issues of late.....

 

[leeds2592]

How bad are clay mitts for marring?

I want to clay all 3 cars but I cba being mega methodical with a clay bar or machining them afterwards. I'm not too precious about the paint but still don't want them to look like they've been washed with a brick when the sun hits them.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

How bad are clay mitts for marring?

I want to clay all 3 cars but I cba being mega methodical with a clay bar or machining them afterwards. I'm not too precious about the paint but still don't want them to look like they've been washed with a brick when the sun hits them.

Ive used Farcella clay mitts a lot and never had any marring. As long as the paintwork is wet and well lubricated you shouldn't have any problems. It makes a very monotonous job very easy.
You don't need to apply any pressure. The weight of the wet clay mitt is enough to work. I wash the car, leave it wet and have a bucket of clean water with shampoo in and dip the mitt in to keep it lubricated. You soon feel when any contaminants are removed with how it glides smoothly over the paintwork.
ep-Clean/dp/B00K4UVUEG/ref=asc_df_B00K4UVUEG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775958298&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18297338923053558721&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006458&hvtargid=pla-379397475564&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

As above, they're not that bad. I would do the glass on all 3 vehicles (or the first one at the least) as it just takes the harshness away. Plus clay'd glass is a thing of wonder!

As @MRBILLYUK has said, plenty of lube (lol) and you'll be fine. If any of them are black or have softer paint then go very easy or leave that one till last. From memory, I think I saw some lighter grade clay pads coming on to the market too now so that could be worth while researching @leeds2592

 

[imprezaworks]

My black car got marred when I mentioned a clay mitt out loud.

I personally wouldn't use one.

 

[leeds2592]

So, cars I'd be doing is my Inferno 182, my *something* grey E92 and my other halfs finance white mk4 Clio.

Should be safe with none being black?

 

[imprezaworks]

Search clay mitt marring and decide. Just because it's not black doesn't mean it won't marr the paint, I'm sure you know this lol.

I would use a clay bar, bilt hamber (soft).

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

So, cars I'd be doing is my Inferno 182, my *something* grey E92 and my other halfs finance white mk4 Clio.

Should be safe with none being black?

Yeah, id have said so. I havent corrected a renault so cant comment on that. I think @Gally would be the man to ask.

The BMW though, yeah, thats gonna just laugh at everything.

 

[SC03OTT]

Be better using fallout removers, tar removers etc no? I’m just not convinced clay bars are needed unless you’re machining afterwards. But I’m a noob so f**k knows.

 

[leeds2592]

Be better using fallout removers, tar removers etc no? I’m just not convinced clay bars are needed unless you’re machining afterwards. But I’m a noob so f**k knows.

Ever felt a freshly clayed car son? No fallout/tar remover etc is gonna get that stupendous feeling.

 

[SC03OTT]

Ever felt a freshly clayed car son? No fallout/tar remover etc is gonna get that stupendous feeling.

I have, yea. Wasn’t suggesting it was going to be as good. Just that if you’re not machining after, is it worth it. Smooth-ish, decent looking paint is probably better than marred to f**k smooth paint 😂

 

[MRBILLYUK]

So, cars I'd be doing is my Inferno 182, my *something* grey E92 and my other halfs finance white mk4 Clio.

Should be safe with none being black?

Never had a problem on my Arctic blue. Keep the paintwork well lubed like i said using a bucket of soapy water and crack on. 👍 It takes no time at all to do a full car. f**k using a clay bar, all that pissing about folding it and trying not to drop it. 😉

 

[Adamm.]

I did a full decon wash the other day and was amazed how little came off/was left when I got round to the bilt hamber clay bar. I used Korrosol, Tar X and Surfex HD during the wash before hand and must say they all did an amazing job but I'm also pretty impressed by how little the car was contaminated. I'm certain the Gtechniq CSL is long gone but I guess it's safe to say it did it's job for a while even if the beading wasn't quite there anymore.

Hopefully will get a chance to run the Flex PXE 80 over a few panels this weekend now it's all been decontaminated.

 

[Hxrry]

I've used bars, mitts and cloths and they all work pretty well. I've been using these for around 6 months though, haven't picked anything up since. They're not harsh and being so soft can contour round edges etc.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Turtle wax doing its thing.

not the best beading ever but its decent enough and obviously slick as half the beads are rolling off

 

[Adamm.]

Seriously impressed with the Flex and Car pro essence with the orange lake country pads today. Managed to get more done than I had planned it's so easy yet brings amazing results plus the fact you can just wipe off with a MF cloth very happy with it hopefully I can carry on where I left off next weekend.

 

[imprezaworks]

Are you pt1 on detailing world....

 

[Adamm.]

Are you pt1 on detailing world....

Pt1? I'm on there but I can't even remember my username lol it's not that though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ah ok. There's a chap with the same car as you, washes it 19 times a week. Thought you were that chap ha ha.

 

[Adamm.]

Ah ok. There's a chap with the same car as you, washes it 19 times a week. Thought you were that chap ha ha.

Haha definitely not me through winter it's lucky to get 1 wash a month. Although that might change after I started using that local jet wash place I posted the other week it's so convenient.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone looking at selling a machine polisher?

 

[Cookson]

Anyone looking at selling a machine polisher?

Haven't you literally just sold one?

 

[imprezaworks]

Got a new one, thought the motor was toast. New carbon brushes fitted and seems fine now.

 

[Cookson]

 

[dann2707]

Brought George to work with me today to tidy up one of our test vehicles.

A couple of passes and I was gobsmacked at the result

Ordered one of those ozone generators for it too so can't wait to try that.

Then did the front first...

Mint

 

[Cookson]

Right, I need to order myself a DA and stop pissing about. The BM is in dire need of a detail, and the golf could do with a once over. I know nothing about them, or what the different pads do etc. I think I'm going to order a starter kit, like this:

Slim's Detailing DA Machine Polisher & Starter KitsAuto Finesse Starter Rev Kit

We've teamed up the high power Slim's Dual Action (DAS-6) lightweight dual action machine polisher, with some best-selling machine polishing kits | Earn Slim's Rewards

www.slimsdetailing.co.uk

DAS-6 v2 Dual Action Polisher - Menzerna Kit

DAS-6 v2 Dual Action Polisher - Menzerna Kit The Menzerna kit is the ideal kit for tackling all harder paints, but thats not to say it doesn't work wonders on softer paints as well. This kit is so popular because it contains such a range of pads and polish. This means it's possible to find the co

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

 

[imprezaworks]

In2detailing DA8 is a good shout. I like mine. Roughly £120.

I really liked my spta machine. There is the more powerful version on amazon at 90. I'd probably buy that again.

Or the mitchell and king polisher.

 

[imprezaworks]

The previous spta machine being a 15mm was and should be better at doing flat panels over my da8. The latter just takes a little longer being an 8mm.

 

[riz]

I bought the in2detailing das8 and Scholl S20. Haven't used it yet...

 

[clio_ross]

Another vote for the in2detailing DA8 & Scholl S20 and pads bundle, I’m a complete novice in the world of machine polishing and so far I’ve buffed the Clio’s headlights with it…didn’t ruin or melt them so it’s a winner 😂

 

[Cookson]

In2detailing DA8 is a good shout. I like mine. Roughly £120.

I really liked my spta machine. There is the more powerful version on amazon at 90. I'd probably buy that again.

Or the mitchell and king polisher.




View attachment 1592794

I bought the in2detailing das8 and Scholl S20. Haven't used it yet...

Another vote for the in2detailing DA8 & Scholl S20 and pads bundle, I’m a complete novice in the world of machine polishing and so far I’ve buffed the Clio’s headlights with it…didn’t ruin or melt them so it’s a winner 😂

in2Detailing DA8 Dual Action Machine Polisher **The One Stepper**

in2Detailing DA8 Dual Action Machine Polisher - 'The One Stepper'Great kit for doing a single stage enhancement to you vehicle. ideal for beginners.Kit Contains the Following 1x in2Detailing DA8 Dual Action Machine Polisher 5 inch (125mm) and 3 inch (75mm) Backing Plates, D handle, Allen key...

www.in2detailing.co.uk

This one?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yup

 

[SC03OTT]

Seemingly picked the windiest day of the year to decon the car for summer. Pretty much watching 90% of each Tar-X spray vanishing into thin air. Oh well, started now…

 

[leeds2592]

in2Detailing DA8 Dual Action Machine Polisher **The One Stepper**

in2Detailing DA8 Dual Action Machine Polisher - 'The One Stepper'Great kit for doing a single stage enhancement to you vehicle. ideal for beginners.Kit Contains the Following 1x in2Detailing DA8 Dual Action Machine Polisher 5 inch (125mm) and 3 inch (75mm) Backing Plates, D handle, Allen key...

www.in2detailing.co.uk

This one?

I also have that one.

Only used it a handful of times on headlights but seems great for the money.