What have you ordered? *Detailing*

[Junior Bear]

I've had problems with the tip on the ez bushes, tuner cap comes away and exposes sharp metal!

 

[Yellow Dave]

iron x spray and soap gel
flexipad and DDJ sheepskin mits
CG's cherry, apple and new car smell air freshener sprays.

all ordered from CYC last night with next day delivery, so I would hope for processing today and delivery tomorrow. does that sound reasonable or expecting too much? Previously found the processing of CYC orders to be quite unpredictable.

 

[Ads_172]

Didn't I read a write-up recently that didn't really rate the Iron X spray and soap gel? Didn't negate the need for using Iron X separately afterwards anyway.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Russ (MCC) used the snow foam iron x and needed the spray afterwards. But I had a small bottle of the soap gel that you apply via sponge and works quite well on well sealed cars, still prefer the spray for heavily contaminated details but for my own cars and intermediate strip backs and sealing again the soap gel is fine and works out a little more efficient.

the soap gel isn't quite as fast acting or seem as strong as the spray but it doesn't really dry out and can be left a lot longer. you also use a lot less than the spray so find it handy to have both unless you bulk buy the 4l container of the spray

 

[Christopher]

Bilberry
DD Wookie wash mit
4x ValetPro brushes
DD Born To Be Mild shampoo
Tardis

Collected it all from Shinearama yesterday for a healthy cash discount.

 

[Ads_172]

Ah yeah, it was the snow foam I was thinking of.

 

[Ads_172]

Probably a stupidly obvious question, but is it worth getting a wheel cleaner like Bilberry instead of using generic shampoo, even if my wheels are pretty mint?

 

[Gally]

I don't understand mate. Shampoo or wheel cleaner?

I'm not a billberry fan actually.

i4detailing actually pwn. Order process and delivery is just so good. Their new massive uber drying towel is immense!

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

 

[Ads_172]

Sorry mate, meant plain old car shampoo (AF Lather) which I just use to clean the wheels at the moment. Is it worth getting a specific wheel cleaner and, if so, which one?

 

[Gally]

Are they sealed with anything Ads?

 

[Junior Bear]

Is there such thing as a wheel shampoo? I've always wondered this

 

[Gally]

No mate. Wheels cleaners are obviously quite harsh for cleaning.

 

[Ads_172]

Not sealed I don't think mate, I picked the car up a few weeks ago and whilst it's obviously been cared for, I doubt the previous owner went to those lengths.

Plan is a good clean and decontamination and then probably just a few layers of Werkstat Acrylic as that's what I have in abundance!

 

[Gally]

Buy a wheel cleaner then mate. Few good ones out there. Autosmart trader local?

I think Autobrite Brite Gel is still one of the best safe cleaners out there. With the right brushes.

 

[Ads_172]

Don't know of a rep and Google isn't really my friend. Must been one in the Devon / Exeter area though...

 

[James28]

I don't understand mate. Shampoo or wheel cleaner?

I'm not a billberry fan actually.

i4detailing actually pwn. Order process and delivery is just so good. Their new massive uber drying towel is immense!

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

Have they changed it then?
EDIT: guessing you're talking about the new XL one?

 

[Gally]

Indeed mate, on the link lower down the page.

 

[Yellow Dave]

have DPD changed there time allocation system?

I had an email to say they will email again today confirming my hourly slot, got it today and it says 8am to 6pm. I guess I shouldnt complain that it is actually next day.

 

[Ben]

My Auto Finesse Revive arrived today, it has a strange smell to it. Very similar to motor oil?

 

[Yellow Dave]

DPD fail once again!

Had it sent to my wifes work address which receive many deliveries each day, including from DPD, and the driver was 'unable to locate address'. updated after 6pm and can't call customer services till tomorrow

 

[It's.Lee]

Some goodies from Bouncer's. Sealant and Sherbet Fizz.

Just want some weather to clean my f**king car!!!

Really want a machine though!

 

[Chapppers11]

No more guessing at paint thickness!

Got one of these in the group buy on Detailing World.

 

[Gally]

You were running a business and guessing depths? Jeez.

 

[Chapppers11]

Just starting. I haven't polished anyone else's car yet.

 

[Jay.S]

Just starting. I haven't polished anyone else's car yet.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?647882-Alpine-White-Carbon-Fibre-d-BMW-335D-Enhancement-Detail

?

 

[Chapppers11]

my Dad's car as a fathers day thing, even then it was only an enhancement via DA, I'd be doing something seriously wrong to burn through!

I've set up the business as a way of doing a bit of detailing alongside my degree, I haven't been and wont be guessing at paint depths.

 

[Gally]

It's not really about burning through chap. It's about removal, old repairs.

Being aware of what you're leaving behind paint depth wise for future polishing.

You have one now though.

 

[Chapppers11]

Yep.

I checked correction levels (more like enhancement levels) after the first pass and went from there.

I would never go for any real sort of correction without a PTG, hence why I invested.

 

[Ben]

Some Bilberry wheel cleaner, Poorboys wheel sealant and a few brushes, applicator pads and microfibre cloths.

 

[jenic]

Just ordered a green hex pad, megs 105, megs tyre gel and an applicator.

See how I get on with me swirls with this combo.

 

[Joe#]

A few bit's for the new car

AF Mercury
Wire wool
C5
C4
Amigo
Megs wash mitt

 

[RussZS]

my Dad's car as a fathers day thing, even then it was only an enhancement via DA, I'd be doing something seriously wrong to burn through!

I've set up the business as a way of doing a bit of detailing alongside my degree, I haven't been and wont be guessing at paint depths.

So when you were 'picking my brain' for your degree, you were in fact intent on setting up a business the entire time... Nice.

 

[Chapppers11]

So when you were 'picking my brain' for your degree, you were in fact intent on setting up a business the entire time... Nice.

I wrote a 4000 word business plan for my degree, in a New Venture module, which is what I asked help for and I appreciated it.

If you look back at the PM you ignored I said that if it was viable I would be going through the procedures, which it is considering the time I have available over the summer to work on it.

 

[Gally]

Still has a point though.

 

[Chapppers11]

LOL, I didnt realise I CC'd you in the PM?

 

[Gally]

FLOL! How to make friends and influence people. You need teaching, clearly. Me and you both know he has a point.

I don't need to please anyone.

 

[Chapppers11]

I don't need to please anyone either and I told him my full intentions over PM, so I dont think he has a valid point.

I wasn't sly and I was asking things like what type of insurance he has, which needed covering in my plan.

LOL at needing to be taught how to make friends, I have loads on Facebook, does that count?

 

[Gally]

Yes definitely. lots of Facebook friends always = successful business.

Anyway it's a bit of brass necked to ask Russ questions unless you told him you were going to open your own business. Which is not a million miles from Russ.

 

[Chapppers11]

But I did!

I'm sure he will be along at some point to confirm/deny, so hey ho.

 

[It's.Lee]

I'm with Gally that's not on IMO.