Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JD]

They do sell extension bars for them.

However.

If you're shooting for really tight spaces, dont bother. You'll need a new machine. Consider the 'throw' of the machine (in other words, how far left-right, up-down in a sense) it is going to move. If you reduce the pad size, the throw wont become less so a smaller pad will be really quite unstable (ask me how I know). This is where the mini machines will work a lot better.

All depends on budget vs what you're shooting for. I bought a mini rotary for a job I had coming up and it was a lifesaver. Albeit rotary is quite a different beast.

That makes sense. I've got a few machines now including some older rotaries, so not worried about using one. I'll look at costs of the machines and see if I can justify it.

 

[Bluebeard]

That makes sense. I've got a few machines now including some older rotaries, so not worried about using one. I'll look at costs of the machines and see if I can justify it.

I use one of these for super tight spaces. Got about 30 different heads that can go on it too. Only had it a few weeks but used it so much already.

Pardon our interruption...

 

[JD]

I use one of these for super tight spaces. Got about 30 different heads that can go on it too. Only had it a few weeks but used it so much already.

Pardon our interruption...

That's interesting - have you got some longer extensions as the shape of it would produce the same issue trying to get into air vents on the bonnet.

 

[JD]

 

[MatthewR]

What is everyone using for alcantara cleaner both brush and cleaning product.

Also looking for a new tar and glue remover?

 

[Geddes]

What is everyone using for alcantara cleaner both brush and cleaning product.

Also looking for a new tar and glue remover?

I’m using a detail factory ultra soft bristle brush and the gtechniq tri clean. I use it on sparco half leather and alacantra seats and pretty much the whole interior

as for the tar remover, I’m using the gyeon tar remover

 

[imprezaworks]

Tardis imo is top.

 

[Geddes]

Just out of interest , I can’t remember top of my head. When using Tar Remover when you add it to the paintwork I presume all panels at the same time and leave it to absorb can you pressure washer it off or do you have to go by hand to remove the residue and tar?

 

[JamesBryan]

Just out of interest , I can’t remember top of my head. When using Tar Remover when you add it to the paintwork I presume all panels at the same time and leave it to absorb can you pressure washer it off or do you have to go by hand to remove the residue and tar?

Bit at a time, you don't want it drying out. Definitely not in full sun.

Small bits will melt away and just pressure wash off, others will need a wipe over with a microfibre and then rinse.

 

[Geddes]

Bit at a time, you don't want it drying out. Definitely not in full sun.

Small bits will melt away and just pressure wash off, others will need a wipe over with a microfibre and then rinse.

Yeah that’s fine, been a while since I’ve used the tar remover. Need mine doing , I’ve used the iron remover way more times and ok with that.

Cheers for clarifying

 

[Gally]

Wash properly. Tar remover panel at a time on a wet car, leave to dwell not in sun, Bit of a spray on the microfibre aswell and wipe without too much pressure. Ideally double hit per panel if bad.

Rinse

Then iron remover, same process don't let it dry. Wipe over if needed but shouldn't need it. Let it run/melt the iron remover.

Rinse

Clay

Rinse/wash/snow foam.

 

[Geddes]

Wash properly. Tar remover panel at a time on a wet car, leave to dwell not in sun, Bit of a spray on the microfibre aswell and wipe without too much pressure. Ideally double hit per panel if bad.

Rinse

Then iron remover, same process don't let it dry. Wipe over if needed but shouldn't need it. Let it run/melt the iron remover.

Rinse

Clay

Rinse/wash/snow foam.

sorry I'm a little confused, do i wash and clean the panels before i use the tar and iron remover and then wash and clean the car afterwards again?
I had a read on the the gyeon bottle it says use on a dry panel. I presume it works either way?

Also could i use the tar remover on the windscreen too? or just use glass cleaner that sort of thing,

 

[Geddes]

Had an email from clean and shiny and this came up, wonder if this would be an option too?

Garage Therapy /Zero: DMS (Demineralisation Shampoo)

/ZERO: Demineralisation Shampoo (DMS) is a premium, deep-cleansing, acidic car shampoo that efficiently tackles traffic film, water mineral deposits, grease and grime. It features premium grade concentrated acids, advanced detergents, emulsifiers and lubrication additives for optimal CLEANING...

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

 

[riz]

Looks good but I would still use the other stuff too.

 

[JamesBryan]

Had an email from clean and shiny and this came up, wonder if this would be an option too?

Garage Therapy /Zero: DMS (Demineralisation Shampoo)

/ZERO: Demineralisation Shampoo (DMS) is a premium, deep-cleansing, acidic car shampoo that efficiently tackles traffic film, water mineral deposits, grease and grime. It features premium grade concentrated acids, advanced detergents, emulsifiers and lubrication additives for optimal CLEANING...

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

That's more of a waterspot removal and decon shampoo.

 

[JD]

Is there a car shampoo that I can leave to dry? We now have 0ppm water and it would be great to rinse and leave.

 

[MLB]

Adam's car wash shampoo is what you want, can be used in full sun, even if it dries up it just rinses off without leaving marks.

All I use in summer, just wash the car and rinse with 0ppm water, done.

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah Adam's is all I can think of for that.

 

[Gally]

Wow, didn't know that about the Adams. Never found any of their products to be disappointing.

 

[JamesBryan]

Never found many places over here that sells it, so it tends to be expensive.

 

[riz]

Never found many places over here that sells it, so it tends to be expensive.

Yup but the wash pad and that shampoo does work really well

 

[JD]

Adam's car wash shampoo is what you want, can be used in full sun, even if it dries up it just rinses off without leaving marks.

All I use in summer, just wash the car and rinse with 0ppm water, done.

That's the one I'd spotted, but this really helps confirm it's the right one to buy! Cheers all!

 

[ChrisR]

Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!

 

[riz]

Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!

Gyeon Cancoat is great. Surface needs to be decontaminated thought

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone selling a 3" polisher

 

[Geddes]

Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!

Gtechniq Easy Coat 500ml Kit

Gtechniq Easy Coat when applied to any painted or glass surface provides excellent durability and protection from UV rays, wash chemicals and weathering. Quick Overview: Quick and easy to apply Coating Safe Up to 3 months durability. Gtechniq Easy Coat has incredibly strong dirt resistance...

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

 

[Bluebeard]

Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!

Polar seal is awesome. But don’t do it on a hot day and definitely don’t do it in the sun! 😂

Wash it, clay it, Polar seal, done for 6 months. Bosh.

 

[ChrisR]

Polar seal is awesome. But don’t do it on a hot day and definitely don’t do it in the sun! 😂

Wash it, clay it, Polar seal, done for 6 months. Bosh.

Might give that a try then.

Could do with a polish to buff out a few scuffs as well, putting off getting it sorted though as just don’t have any time for anything anymore.

Another thing to add to the list!

 

[Gally]

I'm with Riz. Can coat is the s**t.

Maybe a little lighter. Gtechniq c2v3

 

[withoutabix]

Been ages since I looked at anything ‘detailing’ wise.

Is there a go to for any hydrophobic coatings that can be easily applied by an idiot?

Think I have some of that polar seal stuff in the garage.

Had the car professionally ceramic coated about 4 years ago now and wasn’t that impressed with it to be honest, so not really wanting to spend a fortune on that again!

Gyeon wet coat is also worth a look, easiest product to use imo

 

[JD]

Really enjoying the results from Synergy Lite. Easy to coat and looks the business. Water behaviour also really good and definitely staying clean longer.

 

[imprezaworks]

Has anyone wet sanded scratches?. Someone very kindly gas keyed the drivers rear door on one of my cars.

 

[Bluebeard]

Has anyone wet sanded scratches?. Someone very kindly gas keyed the drivers rear door on one of my cars.

Yeah man, all the time. Wassup?

 

[imprezaworks]

I've never done it. Need to improve a scratch someone has kindly put in a door.

 

[Bluebeard]

I've never done it. Need to improve a scratch someone has kindly put in a door.

Go for it. Worse case is you’ll burn through but if it needs paint anyway, you’ve nothing to lose.

 

[imprezaworks]

3000 gritt, water and a dream?

 

[JamesBryan]

3000 gritt, water and a dream?

1500, 2000, 3000.

Work the area slightly larger with each grade.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers, will have a mooch on Amazon. Grabbed these so will give it a go at the weekend .

 

[JamesBryan]

Cheers, will have a mooch on Amazon. Grabbed these so will give it a go at the weekend .

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5000 and 7000 will get it like glass 😂

Could even get some paint mixed up and dab it in to the scratch.

Solvent based paint is better, mix it 50:50 with clear coat. When it's dry, level it off with a denibber or sand it.

 

[imprezaworks]

Only got those as it has 3000, 2500 and couldn't be bothered to carry on looking lol.