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I've gone through the website looking at what I 'need', I don't think I will be saving any more than what I spent last time...
They have such a good range of stock!
They have such a good range of stock!
lol, I'm not too sure why that's relevant...
I'm using it correctly, I just don't think it adds that much to the finish.
That's my opinion, take it how you wish.
You're using it wrong or you're using it for the wrong purpose.
Alastair.
ClioSport Club Member
986'S 172ph1+182FF
Just placed a order with waxamomo
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Wolf's Chemicals Liquid Carnauba Wax
Smartone
Smartsealant
Pinnacle XMT 360
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Auto Finesse Mercury Metal Polish
Auto Finesse Total Interior Cleaner
Auto Finesse Finale Quick Detailer
Auto Finesse Hide Leather Cleaner
Wolf's Chemicals Liquid Carnauba Wax
Smartone
Smartsealant
Pinnacle XMT 360
£48.92
lol, I'm not too sure why that's relevant...
I'm using it correctly, I just don't think it adds that much to the finish.
That's my opinion, take it how you wish.
It may well be relevant to you but if I was paying someone to do my car, I would expect them to know how use a wide range of products.
Just my opinion
Just placed a order with waxamomo
Auto Finesse Mercury Metal Polish
Auto Finesse Total Interior Cleaner
Auto Finesse Finale Quick Detailer
Auto Finesse Hide Leather Cleaner
Wolf's Chemicals Liquid Carnauba Wax
Smartone
Smartsealant
Pinnacle XMT 360
£48.92
Nice order mate and not that badly priced.
Clio 182, Astra Sri
Is that towel this tiny orange one they've just brought out ?
It may well be relevant to you but if I was paying someone to do my car, I would expect them to know how use a wide range of products.
Just my opinion
I spoke to Phil at Shinearama about it, asked him his thoughts and he said he "wouldn't use it again because it didn't do anything". Is he wrong as well?
We agreed it is probably best used in conjunction with the Zaino system (obviously), but as a standalone product I stand by my opinion.
I have tried some of the best in most aspects of detailing and I have found products that I can get excellent results from, I am constantly trying new things (at an unaffordable cost!), but the results are all that matters.
Phil's opinion may well be that it doesn't add anything and that's fine but you said about smearing. Now I'm sure if you asked him if he smeared it when he applied it I'm sure the answer would be different.
If you had just said IMO it doesn't work as I expected fine but you said you smeared it. Which to me indicates user error, big difference.
When I had my RB I only used it once before I got rid and it was fine brought back the nice just waxed look and it works just as well on my Red Astra and Mondial Cup. Even more so on the Cup looks brilliant, I'm nearly empty also I'm going to try Z8 this time round.
The first time I used Z8 also encountered some smearing. perhaps it was only visible under high intensity light?
Anyway, I use it with a 2 MF method now and it's lovely.
I'm gonna have a crack at C1 tonight, I'm torn whether to apply it like Rob@gt does in his video or as per the demo today (apply, 20min cure, buff).
Thoughts?
Anyway, I use it with a 2 MF method now and it's lovely.
I'm gonna have a crack at C1 tonight, I'm torn whether to apply it like Rob@gt does in his video or as per the demo today (apply, 20min cure, buff).
Thoughts?
FLOL at detailing for 3 weeks and posting videos to get CS points!
Ok so let's say when I had smeared it - maybe down to the MF or over applying (I followed instructions!) that would ensure even coverage if it was all buffed off, so the final results should be the same, and I've said what I think of it.
Agreeing to disagree is probably for the best.
Ok so let's say when I had smeared it - maybe down to the MF or over applying (I followed instructions!) that would ensure even coverage if it was all buffed off, so the final results should be the same, and I've said what I think of it.
Agreeing to disagree is probably for the best.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I lol hard when he came on the screen, you cruel b@stard
I've not heard of leaving C1 for 20minutes before buffing, guess a lot of it comes down to the environment and humidity and temperature. Did they give any reasons etc why it's best to leave it, I'm quite interested in that. When I used it on my rear bumper I applied to the whole bumper, left a minute or two as I out it away and grabbed a MF and buffed it off immediately
That's what I did, on then straight off, seemed to work just as well leaving it for 20 minutes though.
If it's C1+ then yeah mate.
Conditions are highly dependent. People tend to forget this.
Colder = longer cure obviously and Hot is vice versa.
It's better to remove to early than leave too long! You don't want to be compounding it off.
R26
Does it really set that hard? Sounds like tricky stuff. I assume that's why it lasts so long?!
Not really, but it worked. We did a test panel with 20mins, 40mins, 60+mins.
Once the initial adhesion has occurred the residue seems quite happy to sit there for 20 mins.
I did a hybrid between the two; apply, spreading mf wipe à la Rob, second removal wipe after 10 mins.
The residue still came off very easily. Good tip is to quickly take the car outside in the evening light to check you haven't missed any. I missed a couple of spots which were invisible under 3 different light sources until I went outside.
Once the initial adhesion has occurred the residue seems quite happy to sit there for 20 mins.
I did a hybrid between the two; apply, spreading mf wipe à la Rob, second removal wipe after 10 mins.
The residue still came off very easily. Good tip is to quickly take the car outside in the evening light to check you haven't missed any. I missed a couple of spots which were invisible under 3 different light sources until I went outside.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Ah I didn't think about the new formula which would make sense
R26
I'd be keen to hear how you get on Aucky as I'm mighty tempted to get that product.
The new one is more user friendly. The old one was sold under "professional use only".
The old one was better but cost a lot lot more to make, ship etc.
It essentially becomes the top layer of your car Dan, so yea, very hard!
R26
hmmmm....still tempted.
Well I notice even now when on G-techniq's website, when you add the C1+ kit to your basket, as disclaimer pops up to say something to that effect.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Think of it as an additional, harder more scratch resistant clear coat in one sense. So you don't want to get it wrong as you'll be taking a machine polisher to it to remove it
It makes a lot of sense to polish the car as well as you can before applying as well, otherwise you will be sealing swirls and scratches in for years!
That's why I haven't put it on mine yet, because I haven't got to a point where I'm happy enough to seal it up.
That's why I haven't put it on mine yet, because I haven't got to a point where I'm happy enough to seal it up.
R26
Well I machine polished mine only last week, but I did wax it after.
I assume you would want that gone before applying the C1+? How would you get rid of products on the car at the moment?
I assume you would want that gone before applying the C1+? How would you get rid of products on the car at the moment?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
It's needs to be super clean before applying,, anything on the paint it will not bond correctly. If you've already corrected then the usual decontamination of tar and iron remover, claying. Then the most important part is a wipe down with IPA or panel wipe
Picked up a few bits at Shinearama today, should be set for a few months, I think..
Used a few things already tonight, the Stjarngloss is an interesting one, water it down, spray on and buff off. Mental beading apparently, worth a try at a fiver!
Stripper scent smells pretty epic as well.
Used a few things already tonight, the Stjarngloss is an interesting one, water it down, spray on and buff off. Mental beading apparently, worth a try at a fiver!
Stripper scent smells pretty epic as well.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
What the hell is Stjarngloss?
