Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[MatthewR]

Every car I do for work I use a clay towel. I do it on my own car probably every 3 months or so?

Rinse, snow foam, rinse, wash, snow foam (with a dollop of Red 7 for extra lube) and clay mitt, rinse, BOSH!

Perfect, I've got a few days off next week so hoping for good weather and the chance to properly go over the car in preparation for winter!

 

[imprezaworks]

Every car I do for work I use a clay towel. I do it on my own car probably every 3 months or so?

Rinse, snow foam, rinse, wash, snow foam (with a dollop of Red 7 for extra lube) and clay mitt, rinse, BOSH!

Red7?

 

[Daniel]

Perfect, I've got a few days off next week so hoping for good weather and the chance to properly go over the car in preparation for winter!

Bucket of hot water (to keep it soft) and plenty of soap/lube and you’ll be grand.
Use as little pressure as possible. Literally just rest your hand on it and move it around until the paint feels smooth. Wallop.

 

[Daniel]

Red7?

Yeah from Autosmart. It’s an iron remover but it’s super thick and gloopy and foams up amazing, it’s a really good lube for clay.

Also, I was given a bottle of Evo (heavy cut compound) from my rep to try it out. The last lot of Autosmart compounds I used were garbage. But this new one (black bottle with green labels) is the b****cks! Head and shoulders above the last lot.

 

[imprezaworks]

You know better than me lol. Wouldn’t have thought the wheel cleaner would do the job.

Yeah the compounds I tried back In the day were w**k.

 

[Gally]

@The Crumb Master Tell me you have tried one of these...

Listen to me. It's life-changing over the mitt and cloth. Blew me away!

 

[riz]

Interesting.
Not sure I've got 50 opportunities to use one though

 

[MLB]

@The Crumb Master Tell me you have tried one of these...

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Listen to me. It's life-changing over the mitt and cloth. Blew me away!

I forgot you posted about this, going to get one ordered straight away. Just use with soapy water, rinse the spongy pad thing and repeat?

 

[Daniel]

@The Crumb Master Tell me you have tried one of these...

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Listen to me. It's life-changing over the mitt and cloth. Blew me away!

Never even heard of them. I’ll get one ordered, thanks mate.

 

[Gally]

Let me know how you get on, I sometimes snowfaom the car, not in the sun and use the foam as my lube with my shampoo bucket for wiping the puck every panel or so depending on how bad. I love the bloody thing. I used to hate claying!

 

[JamesBryan]

Let me know how you get on, I sometimes snowfaom the car, not in the sun and use the foam as my lube with my shampoo bucket for wiping the puck every panel or so depending on how bad. I love the bloody thing. I used to hate claying!

Do you find yourself ever needing the heavy clay pad?

 

[Gally]

I haven't ever used a heavy clay pad, mitt or clay bar. Just screams damage to me. I will spend longer with decontamination. Would probably be fine, I prefer an easier polishing session!

 

[Adamm.]

Focus replacement got its first proper clean today. Wash with Bilt hamber surfex hd, then a go over with BH auto wheel (instead of korrosol) then a go over with Car pro tar X and a final wash with reset. Car was rinsed between each stage and paint is feeling much better.

I think I'll get that clay mitt thing posted above for future deep cleans but this process gets it pretty damn spotless tbh. Only issue I had is some algae build up in the window trim which was stubborn and I'll have to go back to another day to get rid 100% oh and the exhaust tips will be done another day too but happy with the results for now.

For the record I don't intend on driving this car much it's the missus car for kids etc and the Clio is my daily

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Focus replacement got its first proper clean today. Wash with Bilt hamber surfex hd, then a go over with BH auto wheel (instead of korrosol) then a go over with Car pro tar X and a final wash with reset. Car was rinsed between each stage and paint is feeling much better.

I think I'll get that clay mitt thing posted above for future deep cleans but this process gets it pretty damn spotless tbh. Only issue I had is some algae build up in the window trim which was stubborn and I'll have to go back to another day to get rid 100% oh and the exhaust tips will be done another day too but happy with the results for now.

For the record I don't intend on driving this car much it's the missus car for kids etc and the Clio is my daily

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I love these. Top work mate

 

[Gally]

Focus replacement got its first proper clean today. Wash with Bilt hamber surfex hd, then a go over with BH auto wheel (instead of korrosol) then a go over with Car pro tar X and a final wash with reset. Car was rinsed between each stage and paint is feeling much better.

I think I'll get that clay mitt thing posted above for future deep cleans but this process gets it pretty damn spotless tbh. Only issue I had is some algae build up in the window trim which was stubborn and I'll have to go back to another day to get rid 100% oh and the exhaust tips will be done another day too but happy with the results for now.

For the record I don't intend on driving this car much it's the missus car for kids etc and the Clio is my daily

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You replaced a Focus with an A1. That's a size change!

 

[Gally]

A few shots of my current company chariot! Thought I'd give it a wash and wipe down. Had to seal the glass anyway as I can't live with unsealed glass.

Little brush thing with carbon collective sateen on the tyres and finished the paint with z8. Z6 and z8 are still some of the best old school products and the smell of z6bis incredible and nostalgic!

 

[Adamm.]

You replaced a Focus with an A1. That's a size change!

Haha yeah bit of a downsize but it does the job just about. Might need a roof box for holidays but that's the car the missus wanted to that's what we've ended up with

I've still got a near full bottle of Z8 too only used it a few times will have to whip it out for the Audi. It's more for darker cars though I believe so probably be wasted on the silver Clio now.

 

[riz]

@Gally Did you use Fusso on glass?

What's Sateen like
?
I use Gyeon q2m and the other gyeon kbe

 

[Gally]

Sateen is my favourite. Used it for years now. Perfect finish on all tyres. Pictures around the forum from me.

Yeah fusso ultra. Got it on 4 cars so far! weather still pretty good for any testing but ease use 10/10.

 

[riz]

Gulp my reputation is at stake here!!

 

[Gally]

Haha! Not at all... bloody ease of use is worth it if it only lasts 3 months!

 

[riz]

Been using Infinity Wax Rapid Detailer again. Forgot what a great product it is

 

[JD]

A few shots of my current company chariot! Thought I'd give it a wash and wipe down. Had to seal the glass anyway as I can't live with unsealed glass.



Little brush thing with carbon collective sateen on the tyres and finished the paint with z8. Z6 and z8 are still some of the best old school products and the smell of z6bis incredible and nostalgic!


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This made me chuckle. This stuff is the fussiest stuff I'd ever used. Still brilliant.

 

[JD]

Cheeky 7am wash before the heat descends.

 

[Gally]

Of all the cars I thought you would own, that is not one!

 

[JD]

Of all the cars I thought you would own, that is not one!

The Peugeot is not mine. How dare thee.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone used a decent tfr or snow foam lately? I’ve ram out of touchless and tbh it’s okay. If I was to pick the best tfr or foam I would go with hdd road rage or Jenny Chem.

 

[davo172]

Anyone used a decent tfr or snow foam lately? I’ve ram out of touchless and tbh it’s okay. If I was to pick the best tfr or foam I would go with hdd road rage or Jenny Chem.

Been using angelwax fast foam recently and seems very good.

 

[davo172]

Anyone used KKD citrus magic?

Is it Ok to use on a ceramic coated car?

 

[imprezaworks]

Been using angelwax fast foam recently and seems very good.

Bought some valet pro advanced

 

[KitsonRis]

What are people using for leather cleaning, protection and conditioning?

I’ve inherited some generic conditioner that I’m about to finish and the Gyeon leather stuff I have (cleaner and protector) and want to try something else. I did find the Gyeon ok on the car seats but it sort of zapped the moisture out of my leather walking boots and wallet.

 

[davo172]

What are people using for leather cleaning, protection and conditioning?

I’ve inherited some generic conditioner that I’m about to finish and the Gyeon leather stuff I have (cleaner and protector) and want to try something else. I did find the Gyeon ok on the car seats but it sort of zapped the moisture out of my leather walking boots and wallet.

I use auto finnesse hide and autoglym balm. Both decent tbh

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

What are people using for leather cleaning, protection and conditioning?

I’ve inherited some generic conditioner that I’m about to finish and the Gyeon leather stuff I have (cleaner and protector) and want to try something else. I did find the Gyeon ok on the car seats but it sort of zapped the moisture out of my leather walking boots and wallet.

Gliptone cleaner and conditioner for me.

 

[KitsonRis]

Gliptone cleaner and conditioner for me.

Totally forgot about this stuff!

 

[Daniel]

Anyone used a decent tfr or snow foam lately? I’ve ram out of touchless and tbh it’s okay. If I was to pick the best tfr or foam I would go with hdd road rage or Jenny Chem.

What’s that JennyChem stuff like??

I see adverts all the time but I’m worried it will be too strong for the stuff I do. Is it not geared towards big haulage etc?

 

[imprezaworks]

Only ever used their caustic snow foam and found it very good. Over time I’ve bought probably three bottles but fancied trying something else. I would happily buy it again and will do

 

[imprezaworks]

Some nice waxes for sale

Thread 'Detailing waxes for sale.'
https://www.cliosport.net/threads/detailing-waxes-for-sale.847825/

 

[imprezaworks]

Only ever used their caustic snow foam and found it very good. Over time I’ve bought probably three bottles but fancied trying something else. I would happily buy it again and will do

Wouldn’t buy the valet pro advanced stuff again for heavier stuff, doesn’t seem to do a huge amount. Just bought another 5litres of hdd Road rage, this stuff is excellent.

 

[KitsonRis]

Need to remove some scratces and marks from my dad's car. I gave it a good going over with Menzerna Heavy Cut and it got so far, removed most of them but there were a few which wre just a bit too deep and this stuff wasn't quite getting there but it looks like they would come out. It is like I need the next grade up - would their Super Heavy Cut be the best? Or any other suggestions.

It is a new (I think about 2018 car?) and the paint is quite thick and hard so I have been happy to go at it more than I normally would (plus it isn't my paint work haha), no way would I be trying this if it were on my E34! I don't want to be wet sanding it as I am not that confident in doing that.

 

[Adamm.]

Could try sonax cut max with an orange lake country pad? Depending how deep they are it might be a big ask to get them 100% though. If they look much better it might be best to settle on that last thing you want is to burn through the clear coat.