What have you ordered? *Detailing*

[Gally]

Oh hi! Bloody gone and forgot like a dick. Made a reminder on my phone.

 

[Chapppers11]

Had the Rupes out for a play today and going to be using it properly over the weekend, can't wait!

 

[Cliotoby]

f**king hell.

Is it smooth?

 

[Mendizmo]

Ordered the Autobrite snow foam lance with Magifoam deal from the DW group buy. Also a replacement hose for my Nilfisk PW from Directhoses.net.
Supposed to be much better than standard!

 

[Scrooge]

Kevin...

 

[Chapppers11]

f**king hell.

Is it smooth?

Didn't get to really use it tonight but yea, definitely seems it!

Kevin...

Lol!

Clean and Shiny, I4D and PB will all do it for 15% off if you ask for a price match on I4D btw.

 

[Scrooge]

Cheers mate I'll take a look

 

[gex23]

Dooka wheel 'mitt' and Zaino Z16 tyre dressing.

 

[Yellow Dave]

What do you use now Ant? Didn't the spin Dr. give up

 

[MatthewR]

Angelwax desirable, going to have a half pot of zymol carbon for sale soon.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Very tempting

 

[Scrooge]

What do you use now Ant? Didn't the spin Dr. give up

Didn't see this Dave.. Spin Dr not given up completely, sounds like the bearings have gone so it's a bit loud. It's done 3 details in that state and is still fine but i'd like to upgrade as the sound is bloody annoying
gally

 

[cat171]

Didn't see this Dave.. Spin Dr not given up completely, sounds like the bearings have gone so it's a bit loud. It's done 3 details in that state and is still fine but i'd like to upgrade as the sound is bloody annoying
@gally

Still not as noisy as your hoovers mate. I've got little white smuts on my coat too cos I stood too close to your polisher

 

[Scrooge]

Lol that hoover is something else, I blame Rob, must've done it with his superkings

Haha there was a little sling, you're lucky I was using Menz polish and not Wolfs, you'd look like a snowman!

 

[Coby.]

2 bottles of WWHW.... About time one of the supermarkets near me stocked some, Gool ol Morrisons.

 

[JD]

2 bottles of WWHW.... About time one of the supermarkets near me stocked some, Gool ol Morrisons.

Finally, eh Andy!

 

[Knuckles]

Tripple
Lather
Tough coat
Finale

hopefully I'm impressed

 

[Chapppers11]

Tripple
Lather
Tough coat
Finale

hopefully I'm impressed

How have you gone so long without trying them?!

 

[Knuckles]

How have you gone so long without trying them?!

I've not been into detailing long and I've not needed to top up/change products till now

 

[Scrooge]

How have you gone so long without trying them?!

Not everyone are product whores like ourselves lol

 

[Chapppers11]

I've not been into detailing long and I've not needed to top up/change products till now

Only joking mate, as Ant says, there's not much we haven't tried lol

Not everyone are product whores like ourselves lol

 

[Knuckles]

Only joking mate, as Ant says, there's not much we haven't tried lol

Dont worry, I didn't take it offence.

After polishing with tripple/ srp is tough coat/ new wax best to apply straight to the panel, or should the panel be given an IPA wipe down first?

 

[Yellow Dave]

If you use IPA you will remove all the fillers and base set down by the previous product meaning your wax or sealant will be applied directly to the paint, so you're not really getting the benefits of using an al in one like tripple or srp.

Both these products set a base for waxing or sealing over so leave it be.

 

[Knuckles]

If you use IPA you will remove all the fillers and base set down by the previous product meaning your wax or sealant will be applied directly to the paint, so you're not really getting the benefits of using an al in one like tripple or srp.

Both these products set a base for waxing or sealing over so leave it be.

Brilliant, cheers.

is it 'pure' polishes that require a wipe down before LSP?

 

[Yellow Dave]

The IPA wipedown is to remove any oils and fillers to check the level of correction achieved, as sometimes these will mask swirls and give a false image.

The other reason to use IPA is where certain waxes or sealants require a perfectly clean base to bond directly to the paint.

 

[gex23]

Can't decide between CarPro DLUX, Cquartz, Opti Coat and Nanolex as a wheel sealant - thoughts?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Add GTechniq C1/4/5 to the list.

I don't think you'd be dissapointed by any of them provided you get your prep and application right

 

[gex23]

Add GTechniq C1/4/5 to the list.

I don't think you'd be dissapointed by any of them provided you get your prep and application right

Yeah thanks for making it MORE difficult

 

[Knuckles]

The IPA wipedown is to remove any oils and fillers to check the level of correction achieved, as sometimes these will mask swirls and give a false image.

The other reason to use IPA is where certain waxes or sealants require a perfectly clean base to bond directly to the paint.

Great, so most waxes bond fine ontop of fillers/glazes?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Typically waxes aren't quite as fussy, but some sealants are fine also, just look into getting a combo that works together with oils and polymers etc.

Typically having fillers under something will always shorten the wax or sealants overal durability, but it's pretty minimal. Most pre wax cleaners, glazes etc contain some kind of oil or polymer that will add something to the finish and most will provide a great base for waxes to bond to

 

[Knuckles]

Typically waxes aren't quite as fussy, but some sealants are fine also, just look into getting a combo that works together with oils and polymers etc.

Typically having fillers under something will always shorten the wax or sealants overal durability, but it's pretty minimal. Most pre wax cleaners, glazes etc contain some kind of oil or polymer that will add something to the finish and most will provide a great base for waxes to bond to

brilliant.

tough coat is fine for wheels, right?

 

[Yellow Dave]

As long as its a painted finish it will bond. Will make washing hem easier but dont think it's heat resistant so won't last all that long like a dedicated wheel sealant.

 

[Knuckles]

How long would I be expecting from it on wheels? And what would you recommend as a spray on wheel sealant?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Can't think of anything dedicated that's spray on. Just give it a go. It's so easy to apply it won't really matter.

 

[Jay.S]

Sounds like C2v3 will be a good buy for you.

Works ok wheels doesn't it?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Likewise C2 will keep them clean, but it won't resist hot brake dust

 

[Prestigechris]

 

[JD]

Likewise C2 will keep them clean, but it won't resist hot brake dust

Not true. It's stood up for 3 months on the R8, S3 and some of Jim White's details. Granted it's not a semi perm layer like C5 et al but still worth a look.

 

[JD]

just look into getting a combo that works together

Like AF3 and C2V3!

 

[Yellow Dave]

Not true. It's stood up for 3 months on the R8, S3 and some of Jim White's details. Granted it's not a semi perm layer like C5 et al but still worth a look.

I've not found anything bar quartz coatings to actively resist the bonding of hot brakedust. Majority yes will wash off for a couple of months, but you will still see spots that won't be removed