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Give me some credit, I'm not stupid and I wouldn't undercut someone helping me out.
He didn't reply after my second PM and I can only imagine he didn't see it. I don't think it's fair to be ridiculed before he has even replied though and I'd be disappointed if he came back denying my claims.
He didn't reply after my second PM and I can only imagine he didn't see it. I don't think it's fair to be ridiculed before he has even replied though and I'd be disappointed if he came back denying my claims.
Not to jump on the band waggon too much, but...
... you have a lot to learn in business!
... you have a lot to learn in business!
That goes without saying, I was meaning more along the lines of the making friends subject.
Might sound like a silly question, but how many passes with a DA should you be making to properly break down a polish such as 106FA?
I find it quite hard to do it by sight, by looking at the polish as I'm working it
I find it quite hard to do it by sight, by looking at the polish as I'm working it
Golf GT & A4 Avant
depends on speed, pressure, temperature etc. you should be able to see the residue start to haze clear instead of cloudy. have a look through Gallys / Dave KGs guides at the top of the section again.
Cheeky punt here, any one looking for a Snow foam gun check out my sales thread/ pm me.
Really need to get my arse in gear and go and get some C5 before my alloys come back from the powder coaters. Any idea how long i should wait before applying C5 or is it ok to do it as soon as i receive them?
Really need to get my arse in gear and go and get some C5 before my alloys come back from the powder coaters. Any idea how long i should wait before applying C5 or is it ok to do it as soon as i receive them?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
providing they've been oven baked (as they normally do when powdercoating) it shouldn't be a problem. I picked mine up at lunchtime, and was applying it before dinner the same day once I was home from work
Lads, any advice on some products to get me started at home?
I don't currently use anything special, but since I now have a drive/garage I want to spend some time/money on the car(s).
I'm after
Budget of around £100 (as a starter).
I'm thinking of
Any advice? I really have no idea.
I don't currently use anything special, but since I now have a drive/garage I want to spend some time/money on the car(s).
I'm after
- Alloy cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Body shampoo
- Fine scratch remover
- Polish
- Clay
- Wax
Budget of around £100 (as a starter).
I'm thinking of
- Bilberry alloy cleaner
- Meguiars Quick Clay kit
- Meguiars Gold Class shampoo
- Meguiars 3 step pack
- Poorboys bug spray
- Meguiars Scratch X
Any advice? I really have no idea.
No worries, I assumed you were busy increasing your post count
I'm now looking at Bouncers 22 wax. Non-stop of product names, each topic/forum recommends differently.
Cheers, no idea what Autobrite is, or how it compares?!
I want decent stuff, the best I can buy (without whale seamen prices).
brisa4984
ClioSport Club Member
ironx
bilberry wheels cleaner
various brushes
Lambswool mit
masking tape
pooboys blackhole (love this stuff on the meg)
dodo juice purple haze pro
das 6 polisher with chem guys green, white, red pads.
bilberry wheels cleaner
various brushes
Lambswool mit
masking tape
pooboys blackhole (love this stuff on the meg)
dodo juice purple haze pro
das 6 polisher with chem guys green, white, red pads.
- Alloy cleaner - Hmm plenty to choose from. The best i've used is Autobrite britegel but it's only them that sell it.
- Glass cleaner - Any Glass cleaner will do
- Body shampoo - Born to Mild
- Fine scratch remover - Prima Amigo
- Polish - Menzerna 250ml 106fa
- Clay - Bilthamber soft clay
- Wax - AG HD. Definitely buy this if you want wax. If you want a nice sealant the Zaino Range is brilliant.
Everyone will recommend differently mate as it's down to personal preference most of the time.
I really do rate the Dodo Juice range for value, and Auto Finesse do some great stuff, without looking at individual products from different brands.
Make sure you get hold of some Autosmart Tardis and Carpro IronX for decontamination and some decent microfibres, along with two buckets and a lambswool mitt.
I'm in work atm so can't go into too much detail, I'm sure someone else will give you some more pointers.
brisa4984
ClioSport Club Member
gally - autoglym hd wax vs dodo juice purple haze pro ? im after durability.
This is my basket, anything I've missed (or don't need)?
Wash
Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo (250ml)
Clay
Bilt-Hamber Soft Auto Clay (200g)
Dodo Juice Born Slippy - Ready To Use (500ml)
Swirl/scratch
Prima Amigo - Cleaner Glaze (16oz)
Polish
Zaino Z-2 Pro Show Car Polish (8oz)
Wax/sealer
Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal (16oz)
Dodo Juice Purple Haze (Soft Wax) (250ml)
Wheels
Valet Pro Bilberry Safe Wheel Cleaner (1L)
The Z8 and and Purple haze, are they the same thing? Ie do I only need one or the other?
Wash > Clay > Amigo > Z2 > Purple haze > Z8?
Wash
Dodo Juice Supernatural Shampoo (250ml)
Clay
Bilt-Hamber Soft Auto Clay (200g)
Dodo Juice Born Slippy - Ready To Use (500ml)
Swirl/scratch
Prima Amigo - Cleaner Glaze (16oz)
Polish
Zaino Z-2 Pro Show Car Polish (8oz)
Wax/sealer
Zaino Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal (16oz)
Dodo Juice Purple Haze (Soft Wax) (250ml)
Wheels
Valet Pro Bilberry Safe Wheel Cleaner (1L)
The Z8 and and Purple haze, are they the same thing? Ie do I only need one or the other?
Wash > Clay > Amigo > Z2 > Purple haze > Z8?
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Supernatural shampoo isnt that good apparently, I'd go for btbm or af lather, used both and love them, prefer lather.
Z8 is a spray sealant and gives a better finish, much easier too IMO
lube is not necessary with BH clay btw, just water
Z8 is a spray sealant and gives a better finish, much easier too IMO
lube is not necessary with BH clay btw, just water
Cheers. I do have Dodo Juice Born to be Mild Maintenance Shampoo (250ml) in the basket, no idea how I managed to copy the other link.
So, I may as well scrap Purple Haze, and just use Z8?
Looks good to me, I'd go for the BTBM shampoo though.
If you can be bothered, the Born Slippy is the same(ish) price for concentrate, the ready made stuff lasts a while though.
If you can be bothered, the Born Slippy is the same(ish) price for concentrate, the ready made stuff lasts a while though.
I may be wrong, but I think Z8 will compliment Purple Haze, Z6 definitely will.
Ever tried DJ Red Mist over a DJ wax Gally? It worked better as a gloss enhancer on my red clio than Z6.
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Megs yellow ones or supernatural finger mitts
Golf GT & A4 Avant
nobodies mentioned that Z2 is a paint sealant (a very good one) and not a polish, therefore apply amigo, then Z2 sealant, after regular washing top up with Z6 quick detailing spray, then once a month or when you think the beading and sheeting is dropping off wash then top up with Z8 spray sealant. Z8 is a quick detailing spray that contains a very weak sealant in it so on its own will provide a little protection but not great, but using it to maintain Z2 and you're onto a winner.
If you want the born slippy clay lube buy the neat version and mix it yourself in any old spray bottle, or just buy the meguiarrs or autoglym clay and quick detailer kits which has it all included.
Shampoo just stick to born to be mild, for the price it generally hits the spot with everyone
If you want the born slippy clay lube buy the neat version and mix it yourself in any old spray bottle, or just buy the meguiarrs or autoglym clay and quick detailer kits which has it all included.
Shampoo just stick to born to be mild, for the price it generally hits the spot with everyone
brisa4984
ClioSport Club Member
Just had a go with ag hd wax on my gf white mini. Removed what defects I could with megs ultimate compound by hand. Must say I'm very impressed with it. I'll post some pics once it's on the meggy
C.J the only I can see missing is de-tar/irony before claying. Although that said I presume you have already got it.
Applicator wise I go with this:-
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/lake-country-light-cut-hand-pad.html and:-
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/meguiars-microfibre-applicator-pad.html
The megs applicators are brilliant, I would get the 3 pack as one can be used for de-tarring. They work really well.
Finish off with a nice buffing towel, Poorboys is a nice one and a few microfibres. As for waxing I find the finger mitts work great.
Kev can correct me if I'm wrong
Applicator wise I go with this:-
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/lake-country-light-cut-hand-pad.html and:-
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/meguiars-microfibre-applicator-pad.html
The megs applicators are brilliant, I would get the 3 pack as one can be used for de-tarring. They work really well.
Finish off with a nice buffing towel, Poorboys is a nice one and a few microfibres. As for waxing I find the finger mitts work great.
Kev can correct me if I'm wrong
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