Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Gorms]

Need some help please, i have a Megs G220 but the big backing pad is too big to work on some of the smaller sections. Is it just a case of getting a smaller backing pad then smaller pads? if so does the backing pad need to be megs? or are they a universal fit?

 

[JamesBryan]

Need some help please, i have a Megs G220 but the big backing pad is too big to work on some of the smaller sections. Is it just a case of getting a smaller backing pad then smaller pads? if so does the backing pad need to be megs? or are they a universal fit?

Any that are for a dual action mate, usually a 5/16"-24 thread

 

[Ads_172]

You'll need a smaller backing plate and pad mate, yeah. Doesn't need to be Megs but does need to be for a DA as opposed to Rotary.

 

[Gorms]

Cheers guys, found on some of the backing plates it says what machine they are compatable with.

 

[Lal B3N]

What soft brushes do people recommend for cleaning wheels, places like round the rear boot badge, bullets etc?

Complete noob.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Have a search for envy or valet pro detailing brushes

 

[Gally]

The Black Valet pro ones are a current favourite. Perfect length and stiffness. Envy ones look a tad cheap but very good.

The SV ones are awesome but they can split and can at times be too long on bristles so not bite to them.

 

[Clart]

The inch wide VP ones are the best i've used.

 

[Lal B3N]

Have a search for envy or valet pro detailing brushes

The Black Valet pro ones are a current favourite.

Cheers, ordered some of the valet pro ones. It soon adds up quickly on them websites lol.

 

[Chapppers11]

Cheers, ordered some of the valet pro ones. It soon adds up quickly on them websites lol.

Very quickly...

 

[Chapppers11]

Heads up for anyone wanting a George in the near future!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4065089.htm

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

right heres something for you guys, how do you apply PB black hole properly?
iv tried applying it with a few pea sized blobs on a megs applicator, but its not spreading like i thought it would...
its more smearing in lines than ' covering '. even tried using QD with it

 

[Jaff.]

Got another one here...

whats the correct way to apply wax? Which applicators etc.

for reference I'm using autoglym hd stuff and whenever I'm "buffing" off so to speak I'm worried I'm actually swirling the car up!?

 

[Yellow Dave]

If youve applied hd wax thin enough, only a light buff with a mf cloth is needed, so you shouldnt have to worry about swirls
.

Apply it using the supplied red applcators dampened first to help keep the layers thin.

 

[Jaff.]

I use the applicators it came with. Damp yes.

Sounds like I've been doing it right

 

[Gally]

Maybe try a different applicator also. Little spritz of Z6 or similar on the pad from a distance.

Also ideally you want to do HD a panel at a time and remove with a short pile MF. Oh and a little QD to aid removal if you're worried.

 

[Jaff.]

I like applying it with the applicator, its the easiest wax I've used when it comes to applying, mainly due to the applicator.

will try using a bit of QD when removing next time.

So far I've done the bonnet, wings and headlights with 2 coats of hd, gonna do the bumper and the sides tomorrow and the back on Tuesday

wheres the best place to get c5 and g1 (the glass stuff right?)

 

[Yellow Dave]

You can get it direct from GT, or CYC

 

[Jaff.]

Ok cool I guess that's the cheapest place to get it?

Is it worth getting grit guards too? Could do with getting it all in the same place

 

[Gally]

Oh my...

 

[terryc101]

What was clayed? the pavement?

 

[JackJack]

Is it worth getting grit guards too? Could do with getting it all in the same place

Yes imo.

 

[Gally]

What was clayed? the pavement?

Definitely his car. I was starting to question whether it had been washed!

 

[MatthewR]

Anyone on the look out for a DAS 6?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?691291-detailing-items

I also have a few more items for sale.

 

[Scotty-boi]

Anyone on the look out for a DAS 6?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?691291-detailing-items

I also have a few more items for sale.

Phase1sr is after a das6, pm him!

 

[MatthewR]

Cheers Scott, pm sent to him.

 

[Jaff.]

Yes imo.

Cool I ordered 2 yesterday along with c5, g1 and the leather one

need a on neutral shampoo now I think, to stop the wax being taken off right?

 

[Wick]

2 more people needed for a sample of Satsuma Rock

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...-and-Satsuma-Rock-waxes&p=9452833#post9452833

 

[aucky]

How much per sample? I might take a double sample.

 

[imprezaworks]

Me

 

[Wick]

Aucky, Imprezaworks and MatthewR have first refusal on the Satsuma Rock and B22 samples. Will sort out pricing next week.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers dude just let me know, will fire payment over

 

[JHead]

Ok I have AF Lather, Imperial and Tripple, and know how to use those.. but i cant decontaminate the car as I dont have clay, or a spray bottle for the Tardis, any recommendations on what to do?

Just go ahead and use the tripple, then when i get clay and spray bottle do a decontaminate, then reapply tripple

or

Dont use tripple, just do my normal wash and wait to use the tripple until after i have decontaminated the car...???

cheers guys

 

[Ads_172]

Depends how long it is until you can fully decontaminate tbh. There's no harm in using Tripple now but it just won't look as good as it will when you've prepped more.

 

[JHead]

cheers

 

[Ben]

Spent a few hours doing a mini detail on the other halfs car today. Pleased with the shine from tripple and tough coat.

 

[Luke.]

I spend an hour or so on the tailgate of the Beemer yesterday, being that I'd never seen the paintwork in the sun I was in for quite a shock. Swirls galore and hazing etc.. So I bought the AF revitalise all in one kit.. It did an awesome job with regards to swirls but now I'm faced with the deeper marks like RDS etc.. I'm basically after a decent compound that I can use to break it down even further and then bring the shine back up with the rest of the gear I have.. Going to buy yellow and orange hex logic pads. So needs to work well with them..

Also does anyone know how hard BMW paint is? I've not gone too mad on it, but I don't have a paint depth gauge anywhere..

Thanks

 

[Chapppers11]

Usually BMW paint is very hard, so I wouldn't worry too much.

Where are you based? You can always borrow my PDG if you are in Bristol any time soon.

 

[Luke.]

I live in Bristol mate.. Pardon me for being stupid but what is PDG?

Cheers

 

[Chapppers11]

Ah nice one, Paint Depth Gauge! You even said it in your post, numpty...

I don't have it in Bristol as it's not where I do my detailing, but I'll grab it next time I'm back at my parents' house if you want to use it for checking over the BMW?