What have you ordered? *Detailing*

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Sonus SFX-1 4" Pad
Sonus SFX-3 4" Pad
Sonus 3.5" Dual-Action Spot Pad Backing Plate
Iron X 500ml
Valet Pro - Inch Round Wheel Brush
Ultra Fine Buffing Towels Pkg/2
Meguiars Foam Applicators Pkg/2

 

[aucky]

My GTechniq order went AWOL so Rob is sending me another.

A bit annoying because I was planning to do my summer correction this week. Don't ave timer now :|

 

[Jardo]

Got some Dodo Juice for my birthday...

 

[Eddie.]

Ordered a woolly mammoth and some zaino shampoo for the weekend

 

[NFox]

My latest shopping cart @ cyc had to be put on hold after doing my rear brakes and then deciding to up rate the fronts. Where are my bloody priorities aye, what use are brakes when I could have had an even cleaner car

 

[JD]

True detailing enthusiasts are able to use our gears to sufficiently control our speed The pros? No brake dust and brakes last longer!

 

[NFox]

Since you put it like that, *removes brakes all together*

Back to detailing, what drying towels do you guys rate? I keep hearing good things about the wooly mammoth?

 

[Rhino172]

I've not used the Wooly Mammoth so can't compare but I've got the GTECHNIQ Zero Scratch Microfibre Drying Towel which is by far the best drying towel I've ever used and it's a great price too!

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/wash-maintenance/mf2-zero-scratch-microfibre-drying-towel/

 

[Eddie.]

I've not used the Wooly Mammoth so can't compare but I've got the GTECHNIQ Zero Scratch Microfibre Drying Towel which is by far the best drying towel I've ever used and it's a great price too!

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/wash-maintenance/mf2-zero-scratch-microfibre-drying-towel/

They look like the ones I used to use. Great first time round, then they immediately lose their pile I find.

Mine will be getting demoted to wheels/shuts/exhaust tbh

 

[JamesBryan]

The Wooly Mammoth is awesome! Sooo soft and fluffy, makes you want to sleep on it lol

 

[Eddie.]

The Wooly Mammoth is awesome! Sooo soft and fluffy, makes you want to sleep on it lol

Looking forward to using it tbh

Had a feel of Russ's (oh errr) and I'm looking forward to having one for myself

 

[NFox]

Lol ok looks like it will have to be the wooly mammoth then if you can sleep in it as well as dry your car!

 

[Rhino172]

They look like the ones I used to use. Great first time round, then they immediately lose their pile I find.

Mine will be getting demoted to wheels/shuts/exhaust tbh

really? that supprises me. I've used it a fair ammount and so far all is well....It's a fair bit thicker than it looks in the pic on the website.

 

[Yellow Dave]

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/I4D_Uber_Premium_Drying_Towel_1.html

worth waiting for stock IMO

 

[Cliotoby]

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/I4D_Uber_Premium_Drying_Towel_1.html

worth waiting for stock IMO

Nothing touches it. Although for some reason I get the impression the PB version, although its identical, is actually better.


Go through about 6 a year.


My s***s here. Old friend Carnuba Spritz is back!!

 

[JD]

Agreed. I still have seven from the past years, all demoted to wheels and arches of course.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Nothing touches it. Although for some reason I get the impression the PB version, although its identical, is actually better.


Go through about 6 a year.


My s**ts here. Old friend Carnuba Spritz is back!!

would appear they are very similar as both i4d and PB are sold out

 

[Joe#]

Just a few things from the meet at shinearama today.

Oh and iron X still smells like death

 

[MatthewR]

Just got back from the meet at shinearama and treated myself to the above.

Wolfs body wrap
Wolfs glass guard
Scholl S40
Scholl finishing pad
Foam spray head
2 x applicators
3 x Eurow shag weave microfibre towels

Let's hope the rains gone by next weekend!

 

[NFox]

Just bought a DIY Sun gun as I don't trust myself making one! Also sent an enquiry off about a garage based locally with lighting and electric supply so I can make a proper start on my paintwork!

 

[JD]

Christopher get in here!

 

[Jon.G]

Christopher get in here!

Hah, he's bought plenty today.

I got a large EZ Detail brush and some Bilberry to try. I've not been getting on with the AF wheel cleaner.

 

[Gally]

Waiting on Topher's pic!

 

[Christopher]

As others have said, I gave my kit a healthy top-up yesterday thanks to Shinearama's decent discount. Obviously I saved on the usual postage too.

Scholl S40
Scholl finishing pad
Beluga drying towel
Dodo Juice applicator pads
Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild shampoo
500ml Iron-X
Zaino Z2
2x spray heads
1x foaming head
Bilberry wheel cleaner
4x various ValetPro brushes
4x microfibre towels
2x lambswool mits
EZ Detail wheel brush
Lots of 3M 25mm tape
California Scents cherry freshener

I've also got an unopened tub of Carbon to get started with. That's why I didn't get a new wax.

 

[Gally]

Yes but you bought Z2. Hi!

 

[Christopher]

I still prefer the look of waxes though. Especially Carbon.

I'm after a Karcher next month along with some snow. Suggestions?

 

[JamesBryan]

I still prefer the look of waxes though. Especially Carbon.

I'm after a Karcher next month along with some snow. Suggestions?

When you go back, get a snow foam lance and some Autobrite Magifoam.

 

[Christopher]

I need a new Karcher first! lol.

 

[Gally]

I still prefer the look of waxes though. Especially Carbon.

I'm after a Karcher next month along with some snow. Suggestions?

Agreed. Z2 as a base product is superb though mate. Red should have waxes through the summer always.

Magifoam is very good, in your case might be worth looking at Hyperwash... http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/blog/2012/02/meguiars-hyper-wash-demo-video/

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, I'll be going with the Magifoam dude.

What's a decent Karcher (not fussed on other brands) that'll do everything properly?

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah, I'll be going with the Magifoam dude.

What's a decent Karcher (not fussed on other brands) that'll do everything properly?

See these guys here in Warrington Clicky

 

[Christopher]

Seems decent?

The suction feed's useful too if the ban ever reaches us up here!

http://www.karchercenteraquaspray.c...n-valve-to-use-on-hose-pipe-bans-9622973.html

 

[JamesBryan]

Aye, i was looking at that one.

They're up near the old rugby stadium on Wilderspool Causeway.

 

[Gally]

I prefer Nilflisk (sp). Karcher pumps are plastic on the smaller model and more prone to issues. Nilflisk use metal pumps.

The C110/120 is a superb cheap PW. Look on amazon.

 

[Christopher]

I'll give it a look, ta.

 

[Gally]

Just a thought. I prefer the Karchers for parts and accessories but the pump thing would make me look at the Nilflisk ones. I think JD had some comments abotu the Karcher ones also.

 

[Chapppers11]

You couldn't help yourself could you Chris :rasp:

Picked up some bits yesterday from Shinearama as well:

Meguiars DA Microfibre System
Wolfs Nano Glass Sealant
ValetPro APC
Britemax Grime Remover
Tardis 5L
IronX 1L
Couple of Megs bottles
A free trial bottle of TRIX for letting them use my car

Also came away with around £250 worth of sealants, waxes and polishes applied to my bonnet as well so that's always a bonus!

 

[Christopher]

You're a braver man than me. I couldn't watch when he asked if anyone fancied using the rotary on your bonnet. lol.

 

[Eddie.]

You're a braver man than me. I couldn't watch when he asked if anyone fancied using the rotary on your bonnet. lol.

Must admit, and this isn't to doubt the user of the rotary, but I was wincing when the pad started to lean over onto it's edge a few times!

 

[Chapppers11]

You would have thought he would ask if I wanted to do it!