Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JD]

Neat demon s**t and Bilthamber.

Dat ansa.

 

[Feates172]

Feates172, dependant on size of car and how generous a dilution you have it set to, 1l in a snowfoam bottle should coat at least 4cars.

jhead, mix up shampoo mix as clay lube if youre using that much. But I normal use a sponge to wet the panel then clay lube an area as I work. I wouldn't use more than 500ml

Not going to lie here, the first time I did it today I used the whole bottle on my car. 2inches of avalanche the rest warm water.

First time I've used it so was getting familiar with the settings, and generally having fun. Second time round I used magifoam, and used half.

IMO, magifoam being the better one, seemed to cling better. Think that's why I used a lot less.

 

[Jaff.]

I find magifoam good even on the highest dilution.

​can foam a car about 8 times a bottle usually

 

[imprezaworks]

The amigo polish turned up yesterday. Not sure wether to use it on the car or drink it, smells nice lol

 

[Gally]

What's the best stuff to use on Imperial Blue....





Oh...

 

[JD]

What have you bought...

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

What's the best stuff to use on Imperial Blue....



Oh...

​frp time .. pop pop pop

 

[Cliotoby]

The **** gobbling that goes on at DW is sickening.

theres a guy at my office that brown noses my boss to the point where he suck the s**t out of his asshole.

DW is like this. f**king sickening to witness.

 

[Junior Bear]

I honestly think it's just a friendly forum. Which people aren't used to, as most forums are full of dicks

 

[JD]

Haha. Jb just called Toby a dick.

 

[Cliotoby]

I honestly think it's just a friendly forum. Which people aren't used to, as most forums are full of dicks

What like this one?

 

[Junior Bear]

This one has its fair share

 

[Jack!]

Anyone recommend a good grease to apply to door hinges etc after cleaning them? Just something that does the job but doesn't create too much mess/leave noticeable residue behind.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Just used some dodo juice purple haze for the first time. My god it smells amazing!!!

 

[200 Alex]

My CTR has arrived from Gally!

Any recommended applicators to use boys? It's VERY oily.

 

[Junior Bear]

Anybody considering the sonax brilliant shine quick detailer....

Just do it.

Easiest thing in the world to use. Spray on, spread, buff off.

INSANE beading. Like nothing I've ever seen. If it lives up to its durability claims then it is the best thing I've ever used in detailing

Some pics and a video

Video:

 

[Jaff.]

When exactly should you use a QD?

 

[Junior Bear]

I use them after every wash. But this stuff can be treated as an LSP in my opinion. Pretend it's a spray sealant

 

[Junior Bear]

Here's a working video of the sonax QD

http://youtu.be/Yj0-jwi64ks

 

[Chapppers11]

The beading photos look awesome!

​Sonax have slipped under my radar until recently, seem like the do a lot of decent products.

 

[Junior Bear]

Yep. The polymer net shield seems like
It's a much cheaper version of EXO, but it actually works

Might try it.

But tbh this QD is meant to be 6months+ and has withstood some pretty harsh tests. X

 

[Gally]

Yeah i'd like to see what durability is like. This C2V3 blows my mind.

On the roof it's mental. How can it bead and sheet water like that through dirt!

 

[Junior Bear]

Want a sample gally?

I wouldn't mind trying some c2v3

 

[Gally]

Nearly finished my C2 mate. Going to get a bigger bottle next time. It's too good! Seriously I hate most s**t but I can't help be impressed!

 

[Junior Bear]

How does it hold up against big splats? I fear that with the better weather coming up, using stronger pre cleaners on bugs may remove these coatings?

Bit if they don't break through the barrier then they should hopefully just jet wash off

 

[Gally]

I've no idea mate. I never use anything strong.

Surely the whole point of an Lsp is to protect the paint. If bugs are sticking to the paint the lsp is doing it's job?

 

[imprezaworks]

I know a bit sad late on a sat night but I can't wait to use the amigo stuff

 

[imprezaworks]

Very impressed with amigo

 

[Cliotoby]

I really want to use C2V3 but with Sonax QD producing the water behavior it does coupled with the fact its a QD..... I think that will win it for me.

Hoping I can top CQUK with the Sonax as itll be ideal now I have a black car. QD is essential! C2V3 isn't really a QD so I couldn't wipe a dusty car down with it.

Lack of a hosepipe for me is a killer. Ive started using the local jet wash and will be 2BM washing there instead and using a QD to wipe down dust where appropriate.

 

[Junior Bear]

I've no idea mate. I never use anything strong.

Surely the whole point of an Lsp is to protect the paint. If bugs are sticking to the paint the lsp is doing it's job?

Huh?

 

[Joe#]

I've been doing my mates GW R26 today with Poorboys White Diamond. Really impressed with it, and the smell is unreal.

 

[imprezaworks]

What do people recommend for rain repelant for the windows? I have used some aqua stuff before but didn't last long. I want something easy to apply but lasts a bit? Cheers

 

[aucky]

G1 for permenant, G5 for a few applications per year.

 

[imprezaworks]

The latter being easy to apply? Cheers

 

[JHead]

Whatever you use the windscreen will need reapplying anyway due to wipers, although with repellant I've found I haven't had to turn them on unless it's quite heavy. I use turtle wax stuff, wipe on, wipe on again, wipe off, fairly quick. Doesn't last that long, maybe like a few weeks, but I guess if you keep applying it after every wash on the windscreen it will layer up and last longer?

 

[imprezaworks]

I don't applying it after a wash every week tbh.

 

[Knuckles]

Was about to post this in someone's thread. But I thought, rather than s**t on a rainbow, I'll get advice here.

is extra gloss protection s**t, or am I using it wrong?

ive used a small bottle twice since I got it and shelved it after not getting on with it.

i think (it's been a while) it went on like piss water, didnt seem to 'go off' and didnt do much afterwards... No beading, sheeting, gloss etc

Any advice/input?

 

[Junior Bear]

I find Egp beads quite well


I assume you buffed it off after a few minutes?

 

[Knuckles]

From what I remember I left it quite a while. The bottle states to leave it a while, so Ill have left it longer than usual

 

[aucky]

It's s**t. Gimmie your car for a day when I'm free