Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[imprezaworks]

This. I’ve done the latter part chasing. Pad was the yellow ccs.

 

[JamesBryan]

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.

Either that or a harder pad. What pads are you using?

If going super aggressive and want to be safe, just short cycle the polishing sets, 2-3 passes and then wipe off and assess.

 

[KitsonRis]

Not sure on the pads, whatever that my DA came with! It’s not a fancy one but has been fine for what I’ve done.
Good advice on not going too mad, thanks! I might give the polish I linked a go then and see.
These marks are almost out, they just needed something a little more than the polish I was using. But I’ll probably give it a 2 passes and if it’s no better then call it a day to avoid burning through.
Thanks!!

 

[JamesBryan]

Not sure on the pads, whatever that my DA came with! It’s not a fancy one but has been fine for what I’ve done.
Good advice on not going too mad, thanks! I might give the polish I linked a go then and see.
These marks are almost out, they just needed something a little more than the polish I was using. But I’ll probably give it a 2 passes and if it’s no better then call it a day to avoid burning through.
Thanks!!

You have to go mad to burn through with a DA tbh, you'll be fine.

 

[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!

Tried this for the first time today, it is absolutely fantastic, total game changer, one of those things that I didn't know I needed so much in my life.

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmmm maybe a purchase

 

[Short Norman]

What do people use to clean the outside face of the windscreen, something that doesn’t f**k up how the wipers work

 

[riz]

What do people use to clean the outside face of the windscreen, something that doesn’t f**k up how the wipers work

I use the fusso glaco polish and seal.

£20 for the kit and it's great.


Or I use this on the windows In my house.

HG Window Cleaner - 500ml | Wickes.co.uk

HG Window Cleaner - 500ml

www.wickes.co.uk

 

[Short Norman]

I use the fusso glaco polish and seal.

£20 for the kit and it's great.


Or I use this on the windows In my house.

HG Window Cleaner - 500ml | Wickes.co.uk

HG Window Cleaner - 500ml

www.wickes.co.uk

Cheers I’ve used domestic glass cleaner once before on a cars windscreen and it made the wipers rubbish at clearing the water. Took ages for it to wear off too.

 

[JamesBryan]

Cheers I’ve used domestic glass cleaner once before on a cars windscreen and it made the wipers rubbish at clearing the water. Took ages for it to wear off too.

Regular glass cleaner shouldn't have any effect on the wipers clearing the screen.

Giving them a good polish with what Riz mentioned or Carpro Ceriglass will remove all contamination and give you a fresh base to apply a rain repellent.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Ive found that rubbish glass sealants are usually to blame for wiper judder or the wipers failing to clear water well.

As James said above, making the screen 100% clean of any contaminants but also any previous sealants are a great start.

The Glaco Glass Compound is, by far, the easiest way to do this. It comes with its own felt scrubber. Scrub away squeezing the bottle once in a while and it really does smash anything on there

 

[MLB]

Also don't forget to clean your wiper blades while you're at it, that's solved it for me on a couple of cars.

 

[riz]

Cheers I’ve used domestic glass cleaner once before on a cars windscreen and it made the wipers rubbish at clearing the water. Took ages for it to wear off too.

Clean your wiper blades with vinegar.

 

[Daniel]

Cheers I’ve used domestic glass cleaner once before on a cars windscreen and it made the wipers rubbish at clearing the water. Took ages for it to wear off too.

Autoglym glass polish. It’s basic as s**t but clean all of your glass with it inside and out for the next 2/3 times you clean the car and it gets rid of all the old oils and crap. It’s brilliant and a good ‘reset’ before you do the glass sealant thing.

Also, clay your windscreen every time you clean the car.

 

[imprezaworks]

Interesting ref glass cleaner as I’m after a new one. May grab the ag polish.


Used some of my due to me redundancy money and grabbed a bottle 👍

 

[JamesBryan]

The AG glass polish is good if you find you're having problems with glass cleaner streaking on the inside.

 

[imprezaworks]

I hate cleaning glass so yeah this should help

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Gtechniq G4 for me x

 

[imprezaworks]

Being on the verge of unemployment I’m looking for a hoover. We use the blue wet n dry Henry/george whatever it’s called in work. Looking to grab one for home/car use and wondered if anyone had the green, red or whatever. Or a strong recommendation on something better?

These Henry’s hoovers last for years with continued use.

 

[riz]

Being on the verge of unemployment I’m looking a hoover. We use the blue wet n dry Henry/george whatever it’s called. Looking to grab one for home and wondered if anyone had the green, red or whatever. Or a strong recommendation on something better?

These Henry’s hoovers last for years with continued use.

My screwfix Titan one seems pretty good to be fair

 

[davo172]

Being on the verge of unemployment I’m looking for a hoover. We use the blue wet n dry Henry/george whatever it’s called in work. Looking to grab one for home/car use and wondered if anyone had the green, red or whatever. Or a strong recommendation on something better?

These Henry’s hoovers last for years with continued use.

Nick the one from work leaving present🤣

 

[Louis]

Being on the verge of unemployment I’m looking for a hoover. We use the blue wet n dry Henry/george whatever it’s called in work. Looking to grab one for home/car use and wondered if anyone had the green, red or whatever. Or a strong recommendation on something better?

These Henry’s hoovers last for years with continued use.

Go for a titan mate. Get the one with a seperate filter and they're ace.

 

[JD]

What's the best thing to use to strip all LSP products? I have the time to wash and touchless decontaminate but unlikely the time to properly polish the fun car, so I'm going to apply a ceramic coating that apparently goes some way to hide the swirls. I'd like to create the best surface possible with the above before application.

 

[imprezaworks]

I find Meg’s wash plus works well. Couple of goes with that.

 

[Yarp]

What's the best thing to use to strip all LSP products? I have the time to wash and touchless decontaminate but unlikely the time to properly polish the fun car, so I'm going to apply a ceramic coating that apparently goes some way to hide the swirls. I'd like to create the best surface possible with the above before application.

Fairy liquid is remarkably good at removing pretty much everything.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

What's the best thing to use to strip all LSP products? I have the time to wash and touchless decontaminate but unlikely the time to properly polish the fun car, so I'm going to apply a ceramic coating that apparently goes some way to hide the swirls. I'd like to create the best surface possible with the above before application.

as @imprezaworks suggested, Megs Wash + is a great start.

Depending on how 'new'/'fresh' the LSP is, you might want to consider going whole hog and getting Garage Therapy Decon shampoo. Use it, with warm water, in the foam lance, dwell, blast, round 2 if you want, then use the same stuff in warm buckets of water. Get it washed then smash Wash + over it too. Mix up your GT Decon nice and strong too - I used to just slosh a bunch in. Wasteful but it definitely worked!

Id be surprised if many things survived that!

Ive tested quite a few products at stripping LSP's and the above is my 'go to' if im not going to clay/polish.

 

[riz]

Garage therapy Decon after fairy liquid.

 

[imprezaworks]

Fairy liquid is remarkably good at removing pretty much everything.

Nope

 

[leedsboy]

Do people still just use APC in a foam lance to get rid of any protection?

 

[imprezaworks]

https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/threads/fairy-liquid-to-strip-wax.360065/

 

[JD]

Thanks for the replies. I was under the impression that Fairy Liquid contained salts that could damage paintwork. Angel Wax Stripped-ease looks like a good shout, or tardis since it'll be part of the wet stage. Thanks.

 

[imprezaworks]

I always assumed it did or would be good at the job. On paper I guess it should.

 

[JD]

Bought and used the Glaco polish and seal set at the weekend. My god, sod using any other product going forwards. So easy and brilliant results. Highly recommended and beading from 45mph. No need for wipers above 50-60mph.

 

[imprezaworks]

Where did you get it from mate

 

[-Jamie-]

Where did you get it from mate

In2detailing have the 3 piece kit

 

[JD]

Where did you get it from mate

AMazon in the end.

 

[imprezaworks]

SOFT99 Ultra Glaco 70 ml - Durable Glass Coating for Car - Japanese Hydrophobic Fusso Chemical Liquid Wiper - Water Repellent Sealant - Rain Repellent Windscreen Protection - Integrated Applicator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WAMI76/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Gally]

SOFT99 Ultra Glaco 70 ml - Durable Glass Coating for Car - Japanese Hydrophobic Fusso Chemical Liquid Wiper - Water Repellent Sealant - Rain Repellent Windscreen Protection - Integrated Applicator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WAMI76/?tag=cliospnet01-21

It's cheaper at euros. That's just the sealant.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ok thanks.

This it?

 

[JD]

SOFT99 Ultra Glaco 70 ml - Durable Glass Coating for Car - Japanese Hydrophobic Fusso Chemical Liquid Wiper - Water Repellent Sealant - Rain Repellent Windscreen Protection - Integrated Applicator https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WAMI76/?tag=cliospnet01-21

I bought this set;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BBW5JQT7/?tag=cliospnet01-21