Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Last few times its been fine. I've just had 2.5l delivered. Maybe its a different batch, or maybe it was too sunny. Either or, means I need to buy a DA now

I just use C2v3 now.

 

[Gally]

Too hot, left too long or reacted with the wax. Wet coat is the only one I seem to trust these days. Not worth the hassle imo when it goes wrong.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Too hot, left too long or reacted with the wax. Wet coat is the only one I seem to trust these days. Not worth the hassle imo when it goes wrong.

PreFuckinCisely

Absolutely not worth the agg.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Agreed. The only Sio2 ones I get on with now are the foam lance onces but I blast off almost immediately.

Then the ones applied dry.

Other ones always cause me a ballache as ive got a south facing drive so constant sun

 

[TimR26]

EBay had 20% off coupon last week so ordered a Dewalt da polisher and 5 litres of Tardis.

Any recommendations for polishing pads and compounds? My paintwork isn’t too bad so only need light cut.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

EBay had 20% off coupon last week so ordered a Dewalt da polisher and 5 litres of Tardis.

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Any recommendations for polishing pads and compounds? My paintwork isn’t too bad so only need light cut.

I always go to Hex Logic pads mate. Lots of feedback on them and they look popular.

Give us an idea of what car you have as a 'light polish' can heavily depend on paint hardness mate

 

[JamesBryan]

Sonax Perfect Finish on a yellow Rupes pad is a brilliant all round combo for 1 stage duties.

You'll want to use it on slow speed on that considering the slowest it'll go is 2000rpm. Ideally want 1200-1500 max on a rotary for Sonax PF.

 

[TimR26]

I always go to Hex Logic pads mate. Lots of feedback on them and they look popular.

Give us an idea of what car you have as a 'light polish' can heavily depend on paint hardness mate

It’s liquid yellow Megane R26 but it’s was resprayed three years ago.

 

[TimR26]

Sonax Perfect Finish on a yellow Rupes pad is a brilliant all round combo for 1 stage duties.

You'll want to use it on slow speed on that considering the slowest it'll go is 2000rpm. Ideally want 1200-1500 max on a rotary for Sonax PF.

Thanks for recommendation. It’s a dual action polisher.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

It’s liquid yellow Megane R26 but it’s was resprayed three years ago.

Think you'll have to play it by ear then mate. Generally speaking, most manufacturers have a kind of general hardness about their paint. E.g - BMW (seriously hard in most cases).

However, with a respray, its a bit unknown. I would start with @JamesBryan 's recommendation with something pretty soft to begin with. Give it a go and if you're not seeing much then you may need to step up the pad or polish/compound.

Im finding the same with the Mexico. It was 'flat and polished' by the people who sprayed it (which I highly doubt was actually done because the paint was so new and soft) but when I go in to give it a proper polish once we have rebuilt it, it will be pretty unknown as its a 3rd party that sprayed it.

 

[JamesBryan]

Thanks for recommendation. It’s a dual action polisher.

Ahh is it! Looked like a rotary 😅

Go for a medium speed then on a DA.

 

[rbeazer]

EBay had 20% off coupon last week so ordered a Dewalt da polisher and 5 litres of Tardis.

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Any recommendations for polishing pads and compounds? My paintwork isn’t too bad so only need light cut.

That machine is a beast ! Ive had mine since it was first released and i love it. It can get a bit heavy with a 5ah battery but the power it has is amazing. Being cordless means its really useful for doing roofs as well. I approve of your purchase

 

[TimR26]

Ahh is it! Looked like a rotary 😅

Go for a medium speed then on a DA.

Yes, Dewalt do a rotary version though. https://www.dewalt.co.uk/products/dcm849n-xj--18v-xr-brushless-rotary-polisher-bare-unit

I went for the da though as it’s a bit friendlier lol

 

[Adamm.]

Last few times its been fine. I've just had 2.5l delivered. Maybe its a different batch, or maybe it was too sunny. Either or, means I need to buy a DA now

I use the infinity wax detailer as a sio2 drying aid and never had a problem I just bought 5L of Sonax BSD to replace it once it runs out too or I might just mix them together. If I have time I'll then top with C2V3 or Zaino Z8 in summer. I used that turtle Wax spray on rinse off stuff though and has a similar problem removing residue it was a nightmare had to get the Surfex HD on it to get it all off.

 

[Adamm.]

EBay had 20% off coupon last week so ordered a Dewalt da polisher and 5 litres of Tardis.

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Any recommendations for polishing pads and compounds? My paintwork isn’t too bad so only need light cut.

I used the Car Pro essence with orange lake country pads recently and I was seriously impressed at the results plus it's so f**king easy. And it's nice to know if your short for time you can just wipe it away with a MF no oily residue and it'll leave some protection so you can seal the car another day. I got some other bits too but honestly can just see them sat not being used for anything over than more serious scratches.

 

[TimR26]

That machine is a beast ! Ive had mine since it was first released and i love it. It can get a bit heavy with a 5ah battery but the power it has is amazing. Being cordless means its really useful for doing roofs as well. I approve of your purchase

My 4ah batteries will help lol. It’s a tad heavier than my Kestrel DAS6 but from spinning it up to test quickly it feels like there’s less vibration. That should make it nicer to use to hopefully and I have two batteries so don’t need to worry about running out of charge.

 

[imprezaworks]

Will have a used in2detailing da8 for sale at the weekend if anyone is interested before I list it on detailing world.

Will be £60 plus postage.

 

[imprezaworks]

The green quantum pad is also very good. It's my go to for most including a finishing polish.

 

[Jekyll]

EBay had 20% off coupon last week so ordered a Dewalt da polisher and 5 litres of Tardis.

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Any recommendations for polishing pads and compounds? My paintwork isn’t too bad so only need light cut.

What did you pay Chris? We have the corded rotary version at work and have had it for years. It's been a bulletproof machine and still going strong 10 years later.

 

[Cookson]

Will have a used in2detailing da8 for sale at the weekend if anyone is interested before I list it on detailing world.

Will be £60 plus postage.

Oooooh, tempted as I have been thinking about getting one for a while now

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[Cookson]

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What backing plates come with it bud?

 

[imprezaworks]

5 and 3 mate

 

[TimR26]

What did you pay Chris? We have the corded rotary version at work and have had it for years. It's been a bulletproof machine and still going strong 10 years later.

It was £151 with the 20% discount.

 

[Jekyll]

I'm sorry Tim, I meant your name, not Chris's! 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone used any microfibres from amazon?. Removing polish, waxes etc.

 

[Al_G]

Anyone used any microfibres from amazon?. Removing polish, waxes etc.

Which ones?

 

[imprezaworks]

Those multi pack type. I guess any really.

 

[Al_G]

Those multi pack type. I guess any really.

I’ve bought plenty of these in the past…

Lint Free Microfibre Exel Super Magic Cleaning Cloths For Polishing, Washing, Waxing And Dusting. Cleaning Accessories, Blue (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004SH3SDM/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Short pile so perfect for wax removal, interior cleaning etc. last well even after a few washes.

You can’t really go wrong with them tbh.

 

[imprezaworks]

Seems I bought these a bit ago

 

[Matt e]

car chem are doing mystery boxes for £12.99 + postage

THE COLLABORATION MYSTERY BOX - Car-Chem

THE COLLABORATION MYSTERY BOX IS HERE! Car-Chem, Valeting Products and Super Polish Pro Collaboration Mystery box allows you to get […]

www.car-chem.com

 

[imprezaworks]

Was tempted but don't want the other stuff. If it was all car chem 👍

 

[Matt e]

technically its all car chem lol, but i know what you mean

 

[imprezaworks]

Got a couple of the vp stuff iirc last time and it was crap. The normal stuff is decent, like glass cleaner, polish and shampoo

 

[Cookson]

Gotta be worth a bash at that price

 

[imprezaworks]

Don't they do free delivery over 20 or is that car chem.

 

[riz]

Report back on Fusso Glass sealant and polish. It's really good, easy to use and still going strong. The bottle will probably last me forever. I haven't had to top it up and it seems as good as the first day, near enough.

If anyone wants a seal then pop round!!!

 

[riz]

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...

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This one?

Just used this combo and its great. Swirls have gone but you would need something more aggressive for scratches. I used S20 & green hexlogic.
Machine seems powerful enough.

 

[imprezaworks]

It's a decent machine.

 

[imprezaworks]

Srp and sonax bsd.