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Re: What have you ordered?
Just had a read... find me an angle that this car doesn't look good at... I tried, I couldn't.
Just had a read... find me an angle that this car doesn't look good at... I tried, I couldn't.
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Re: What have you ordered?
In readiness for my first crack at detailing I've recently bought:
IPA
Chemical guys Hex-Logic pads (various)
Meguiar's lambswool mitt
Valetpro Citrus tar remover
Valetpro Protectant
Valetpro Bilberry wheel cleaner
Dodo Juice Born to be Mild
Bilt Hamber soft claybar
Poorboy's EX-P
Poorboy's Natty's Blue wax
Poorboy's SSR 1 and 2.5
Collinite 476
and some other random stuff (microfibre cloths, drying towels etc.) all funded by selling various stuff on eBay that I've had lying around for ages, so the bank balance is intact so far
What's the deal with the Poorboy's products - why do they smell like food?? The SSR 2.5 and Natty blue smell like bubblegum, been sticking my nose them every 1/2 hour for a sniff
Jesus wept, the EX-P smells like Malibu (coconut), it's all I can do not to take a swig from it..
In readiness for my first crack at detailing I've recently bought:
IPA
Chemical guys Hex-Logic pads (various)
Meguiar's lambswool mitt
Valetpro Citrus tar remover
Valetpro Protectant
Valetpro Bilberry wheel cleaner
Dodo Juice Born to be Mild
Bilt Hamber soft claybar
Poorboy's EX-P
Poorboy's Natty's Blue wax
Poorboy's SSR 1 and 2.5
Collinite 476
and some other random stuff (microfibre cloths, drying towels etc.) all funded by selling various stuff on eBay that I've had lying around for ages, so the bank balance is intact so far
What's the deal with the Poorboy's products - why do they smell like food?? The SSR 2.5 and Natty blue smell like bubblegum, been sticking my nose them every 1/2 hour for a sniff
Jesus wept, the EX-P smells like Malibu (coconut), it's all I can do not to take a swig from it..
Re: What have you ordered?
Gone are the days where i dick around on products. I've got a set of products which is purposeful and tbh, as good as anything else out there!
Usually for wheels i don't use anything. APC at most. Will eventually get round to detailing the Z and the Clit-o!
Gone are the days where i dick around on products. I've got a set of products which is purposeful and tbh, as good as anything else out there!
Usually for wheels i don't use anything. APC at most. Will eventually get round to detailing the Z and the Clit-o!
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No!! I wouldn't need to, fact of the matter is, i live in a flat which makes cleaning cars difficult. I love 4 floors up which makes it even more of a pain, it's fecking cold in Aberdeen and generally i lose the passion through the winter. Because the car isn't well looked after over the winter the salt etc has fecked the wheels. Wheel brightener is the only stuff that makes a difference. And tbh, they come up new, no more or no less shiny than when they were new. If the wheels are painted and painted badly, then yes, i think WB would have a detrimental effect with prolonged use.
No!! I wouldn't need to, fact of the matter is, i live in a flat which makes cleaning cars difficult. I love 4 floors up which makes it even more of a pain, it's fecking cold in Aberdeen and generally i lose the passion through the winter. Because the car isn't well looked after over the winter the salt etc has fecked the wheels. Wheel brightener is the only stuff that makes a difference. And tbh, they come up new, no more or no less shiny than when they were new. If the wheels are painted and painted badly, then yes, i think WB would have a detrimental effect with prolonged use.
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WB is awesome stuff. I've tried various wheel cleaners and think its the best I've used. I dilute it, and by it in bulk so costs next to nothing.
As for the winter thing, I think everyone loses interest when the weather is bad. I can feel the bug biting again, so much so I'm considering buying Best Of Show! I'll probably resist for a couple of months as its a lot of cash to spend on one product..
WB is awesome stuff. I've tried various wheel cleaners and think its the best I've used. I dilute it, and by it in bulk so costs next to nothing.
As for the winter thing, I think everyone loses interest when the weather is bad. I can feel the bug biting again, so much so I'm considering buying Best Of Show! I'll probably resist for a couple of months as its a lot of cash to spend on one product..
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I gave the old boy a huge amount of products. Probably over £500's worth because i bought them on good advice on DW (Full of bawbags btw) I now use the same products on everycar, only variable being the glaze and compounds/pads. The washing technique, sponge(s), snow foam, temps, wheel cleaner, wax(es) etc etc are all the same. It's a mugs game this detailing, hence why it doesn't really interest me much now!
I dread to think what the profit margin is at DW....Minimal i would imagine and thats not taking anything away from Clark and Rich because imo they are at the forefront of the detailing market.
I gave the old boy a huge amount of products. Probably over £500's worth because i bought them on good advice on DW (Full of bawbags btw) I now use the same products on everycar, only variable being the glaze and compounds/pads. The washing technique, sponge(s), snow foam, temps, wheel cleaner, wax(es) etc etc are all the same. It's a mugs game this detailing, hence why it doesn't really interest me much now!
I dread to think what the profit margin is at DW....Minimal i would imagine and thats not taking anything away from Clark and Rich because imo they are at the forefront of the detailing market.
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I don't see it as a hobby. I like having a clean car but a) I get bored doing it pretty quickly. My attention span isn't long enough to be spending hours and hours doing it b) By doing it you notice every single inperfection, dink, scratch etc etc. It's f**king annoying.
It's more life admin than a hobby for me. Like hunting for car insurance or doing your laundry. These things have to be done, so just get on and do it.
I don't see it as a hobby. I like having a clean car but a) I get bored doing it pretty quickly. My attention span isn't long enough to be spending hours and hours doing it b) By doing it you notice every single inperfection, dink, scratch etc etc. It's f**king annoying.
It's more life admin than a hobby for me. Like hunting for car insurance or doing your laundry. These things have to be done, so just get on and do it.
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Ah Revels that's where we differ, that's where Ali has ended up. I enjoy detailing cars of my choice and my own.
I take a lot of satisfaction from it, i've even offered to do it for free for some people, although they paid me it was more about practising and trying out new products instead of using my own car all the time.
When I say I choose, i'm saying I won't detail old buckets, or lived in Citroen C3's that some kid has been sick in the back off. I don't need the extra money it's more a hobby that i've become good at.
Isn't Photography similar? Lenses, cameras ect...?
Ah Revels that's where we differ, that's where Ali has ended up. I enjoy detailing cars of my choice and my own.
I take a lot of satisfaction from it, i've even offered to do it for free for some people, although they paid me it was more about practising and trying out new products instead of using my own car all the time.
When I say I choose, i'm saying I won't detail old buckets, or lived in Citroen C3's that some kid has been sick in the back off. I don't need the extra money it's more a hobby that i've become good at.
Isn't Photography similar? Lenses, cameras ect...?
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What can i say, i'm getting old! I love a clean car, i spend a good 5hrs on the Z4 on Sat. It looks cracking....from about 10ft, but i know if needs alot of work both in the paintbooth and under the buffer, so i'm not overly fussed just now.
To the average joe, it looks amazing. Good shine and heads were snapping all over the place. Job done as far as i'm concerned.
Thats becuase you offshore boys have so much time on your hands that you don't know what to do with it!
What can i say, i'm getting old! I love a clean car, i spend a good 5hrs on the Z4 on Sat. It looks cracking....from about 10ft, but i know if needs alot of work both in the paintbooth and under the buffer, so i'm not overly fussed just now.
To the average joe, it looks amazing. Good shine and heads were snapping all over the place. Job done as far as i'm concerned.
Thats becuase you offshore boys have so much time on your hands that you don't know what to do with it!
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I used to be like that! But the weekends are short enough without doing other peoples car! I will easily help out or lend my gear to folk, i'd even show them the ropes. Favour for a favour! Me and Alan used to polish each others cars. I'll help Tina when he needs it and visa versa. I just refuse to take money from people now! I'm not a professional afterall. It 'is' a hobby believe it or not, just an infrequent one!
I used to be like that! But the weekends are short enough without doing other peoples car! I will easily help out or lend my gear to folk, i'd even show them the ropes. Favour for a favour! Me and Alan used to polish each others cars. I'll help Tina when he needs it and visa versa. I just refuse to take money from people now! I'm not a professional afterall. It 'is' a hobby believe it or not, just an infrequent one!
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I also have a massive bodyshop to do my own car in if need be so I suppose i'm fortunate as where i've moved to would allow me to whip the pressure washer out at the weekend so it would mean popping down to the rents. I try not to do it at the weekends. If I do, it's once in a blue moon.
If I owned a black car again, blackhole would be a weekly occurance. People see pro write ups and forget they are working on different cars everyday and they do it as a job.
I just try to get my work and write ups to a decent standard, doing the write up after it is one of my favourite parts aswell.
Totally agree mate, the last big one I did last year, a MK1 FRS, I just fired it in the garage after all the wetwork and spent 2 hours on the wet work/claying then polished and finished the day after.
I also have a massive bodyshop to do my own car in if need be so I suppose i'm fortunate as where i've moved to would allow me to whip the pressure washer out at the weekend so it would mean popping down to the rents. I try not to do it at the weekends. If I do, it's once in a blue moon.
I don't even mind imperfections. My car is 11 year old and needs a respray probably, doesn't stop me spending a day and a half detailing her.
I can see myself following suit Ali.
And what Dan has stated about imperfections showing up when you clean it is so true. Sad times.
If I owned a black car again, blackhole would be a weekly occurance. People see pro write ups and forget they are working on different cars everyday and they do it as a job.
I just try to get my work and write ups to a decent standard, doing the write up after it is one of my favourite parts aswell.
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Just gave me car a 3 hour clean thought i would spend some time on it, i always use megqiuars or autoglym products on the car.
As the car is silver I had many tar spots on the car that were visable, all down the sills, doors and rear bumper so decided to get the AG Intensive Tar Remover. Must say very impressed, the car is now tarless with not a spot on it. Well recommended imo
Just gave me car a 3 hour clean thought i would spend some time on it, i always use megqiuars or autoglym products on the car.
As the car is silver I had many tar spots on the car that were visable, all down the sills, doors and rear bumper so decided to get the AG Intensive Tar Remover. Must say very impressed, the car is now tarless with not a spot on it. Well recommended imo
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I dont know about "ordered" but im in the process of buying a house/bungalow complete with garage and inspection pit and massive driveway for the best part of 170-180K.
If it wasnt for wanting space to work on the car and actually have somewhere to park then I could save myself 40K odd and stay where I am.
I dont know about "ordered" but im in the process of buying a house/bungalow complete with garage and inspection pit and massive driveway for the best part of 170-180K.
If it wasnt for wanting space to work on the car and actually have somewhere to park then I could save myself 40K odd and stay where I am.
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I've got to do a 72' Elan Sprint in the coming wks! It's freshly painted tho!
Clearkote Red Moose Glaze - Can you still get this stuff?
Also Hood/vinyl cleaner...Any properly good stuff...(I'm not paying for this lot) Also wood conditioner?!
(I've not even had a look hence the question, i'm sure Swissvax will provide the answers.
I've got to do a 72' Elan Sprint in the coming wks! It's freshly painted tho!
Clearkote Red Moose Glaze - Can you still get this stuff?
Also Hood/vinyl cleaner...Any properly good stuff...(I'm not paying for this lot) Also wood conditioner?!
(I've not even had a look hence the question, i'm sure Swissvax will provide the answers.
Slow red one
Re: What have you ordered?
I've just ordered a clay bar with lube for it and a new wash mitt from i4detailing. And it's getting a proper detail in May
I've just ordered a clay bar with lube for it and a new wash mitt from i4detailing. And it's getting a proper detail in May
