Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[leeds2592]

I'm with @Gally on the Infinity Wax Rapid Detailer. Granted I've not been through aload of them but I always go back to it.

I bought some CarPlan Super No1 Super Gloss after I saw a lot of people raving about it but I've not yet had chance to use it.

 

[JD]

FRP!! Cheers Kev.

 

[riz]

I've got Infinity wax, Gyeon ceramic and FSE.

Infinity and Gyeon deffo leave a nicer finish but FSE is better at cleaning water spots and mild residue.

 

[JD]

I've got Infinity wax, Gyeon ceramic and FSE.

Infinity and Gyeon deffo leave a nicer finish but FSE is better at cleaning water spots and mild residue.

Cheers, Riz!

 

[ChrisR]

Looks like I’ve loaded something into the boot that’s scratched the inside of the rear screen, guessing when I’ve shut it and it’s been a tight fit.

Any recommendations of any glass scratch polish, or how best to try and get them out?

Thanks!

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Looks like I’ve loaded something into the boot that’s scratched the inside of the rear screen, guessing when I’ve shut it and it’s been a tight fit.

Any recommendations of any glass scratch polish, or how best to try and get them out?

Thanks!

Can you feel the scratch?

If you can, you won't be able to polish it out.

 

[ChrisR]

It’s Moses a wide scruff(s) than a scratch, will take a picture when get the chance

Probably fucked then, wonderful 😂

 

[MatthewR]

Infinity Wax have been bought out, wonder if this is going to have an effect on the quality of the products and the innovation we have seen from IW previously?

 

[Matt e]

they make the cheaper stuff dont they? like carplan demon shine

 

[Gally]

Yeah they make budget stuff. My assumption would be they have IW as a proper brand. They are a massive group so it makes sense.

Takes away from the attraction of IW for me sadly. Can only wait and see!

Fair play to Michael, that's the goal at the start and he's succeeded! Not many start ups get to that level!

 

[MatthewR]

Yeah they make budget stuff. My assumption would be they have IW as a proper brand. They are a massive group so it makes sense.

Takes away from the attraction of IW for me sadly. Can only wait and see!

Fair play to Michael, that's the goal at the start and he's succeeded! Not many start ups get to that level!

I wonder if they will want to work on the success and continue with the products as are and we will start seeing IW in Halfords and Asda etc?

Ive noticed alot of detailers who use IW are concerned as Tetrosyl don't do individual trade accounts like IW do they only do trade accounts on wholesale apparently (Halfords etc) so alot are concerned that their go too products are suddenly going to greatly increase in price unless Tetrosyl honor the trade accounts.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Ordered some Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer as I keep reading good reviews. Do I need to remove the Black plastics from the car or mask off to avoid getting on the bodywork?

I assume you’d degrease the part prior to application?

 

[imprezaworks]

Clean with APC or similar and mask away if you want. It will 'likely' be easier to wipe off from the Paint work, even solution finish is tbf.

 

[Paul.M]

What are the go to single stage polishes these days?

I've seen scholl mentioned here and there a couple of times.

Just looking for minor improvements really, don't have the time for the multiple stages at the minute.

Thanks chaps!

 

[imprezaworks]

Used scholl S20 Black on a metallic grey car yesterday, would definitely recommend that.

 

[Paul.M]

Used scholl S20 Black on a metallic grey car yesterday, would definitely recommend that.

Cheers Dan!

Will probably give that a shot then.

 

[Gally]

What are the go to single stage polishes these days?

I've seen scholl mentioned here and there a couple of times.

Just looking for minor improvements really, don't have the time for the multiple stages at the minute.

Thanks chaps!

Sonax perfect finish. Thank me later. 👍🏻

 

[Adamm.]

Sonax perfect finish. Thank me later. 👍🏻

What sort of pad would you suggest? Any sort of medium cut? I like the lake country ones so I'm assuming an orange pad or do you suggest something else in combination with perfect finish.

The BMW has noticeably harder paint than the Ford so the orange LC pad with carpro essence doesn't seem to touch even light stuff.

 

[Gally]

What sort of pad would you suggest? Any sort of medium cut? I like the lake country ones so I'm assuming an orange pad or do you suggest something else in combination with perfect finish.

The BMW has noticeably harder paint than the Ford so the orange LC pad with carpro essence doesn't seem to touch even light stuff.

What machine do you have?

 

[Adamm.]

What machine do you have?

Im only using the flex pxe 80 mate.

 

[Gally]

Don't you struggle with pads. I prefer rupes pads.

 

[Adamm.]

Not really no like I said I've really enjoyed using the LC CCS pads with it.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I've got some new wheels and tyres sitting in my shed ready to go on early June... what's the best thing I can coat them with for future protection before putting them on? Some kind of ceramic stuff? Never used it before. I usually just use Poorboys cleaner and some kind of polish. Anything worth putting on the tyres too?

 

[KitsonRis]

I've got some new wheels and tyres sitting in my shed ready to go on early June... what's the best thing I can coat them with for future protection before putting them on? Some kind of ceramic stuff? Never used it before. I usually just use Poorboys cleaner and some kind of polish. Anything worth putting on the tyres too?

I’ve used Gtechniq C5 and Gyeon Rim before. Both very good. The Gyeon stuff was meant to be rated to a higher temperature so I had the stuff in track wheels. I used the C5 stuff off a set of winter wheels this year and held up really well in the crap weather.