What have you ordered? *Detailing*

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Damn you both. Just looking at them again now...
Which Rupes machine would you go for, for general use?

http://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/rupes-lhr21es-markii-bigfoot-polisher-kits.html

 

[JamesBryan]

Damn you both. Just looking at them again now...
Which Rupes machine would you go for, for general use?

The LHR15 mk2 for me. They only take the 150mm pads though.

 

[MartinL1993]

Whoops :grimacing:

Just ordered a Rupes mini Bigfoot 🙈

See this is the kind of mistake I've been meaning make

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

See this is the kind of mistake I've been meaning make

The power of barclaycard 😂

 

[MartinL1993]

The power of barclaycard 😂

I think my bank would phone me up crying if I spent much more

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I think my bank would phone me up crying if I spent much more

f**k it. It's only money and you only live once etc etc :wink:

 

[autoallure]

I couldn't do without my Rupes LHR15 mk2 now - I absolutely love the thing !

Sold my nano ibrid Rupes last week but got a LHR75 on the way now aswell.

I might try Royal pads - I love the cone shaped pads and Koch Chemie H8 on a Green Rupes pad on the BMW's i look after is well <3

 

[MartinL1993]

Ordered (and used today) carlack complete/long life and the quick detailer, really good products finish is great after a few coats of long life over complete

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

:smile:

 

[JamesBryan]

:smile:

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Like a kid at Christmas?

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Like a kid at Christmas?

Very much so 😂

 

[Joe Smart]

Picked up one if these from slims for £25. Life saver today when doing a correction on the Clio

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[Jon46]

Ordered:
2No buckets
2No grit guards
2No lambswool mitt's
Britemax Pure Max 473ml (16oz)
Britemax AIO Max 473ml (16oz)
Ultra Plush Microfibre Cloth 16" x 26"
Allstar Steel Wool Pads #0000 Super Fine
Britemax Final Shine 118ml (4oz)
I'm a complete newbie at using proper products, just used Autoglym in the past.
Can't make my mind up now, to get a wax or a sealant.

To review:...........
Britemax PureMax -
Was very good.
High concentrate of 1:2000.......I was thinking it was a Hot Shots 'Your ego writing cheques, your body can't cash' moment.
Too it's credit, it did what it said on the tin (bottle).
Good foam, very waxy to touch, and great coverage. I actually enjoyed washing the car haha
Britemax AIO -
Really easy to apply with a good applicator pad, very good coverage, buffed off very easily with a microfibre cloth.
Very impressed with the deep shine I got, on my Black-Gold bodywork.
Some small swirls were removed. So it did its job.
Yet many swirls and marks remained.
On reflection, using good old hindsight......I should have used Black Max :tongueclosed:
After my trials, I'd give Britemax a 9/10 :smile:
Whilst I was cleaning the car, I touched up the plastics after a recommendation from @imprezaworks using Solution Finish.
This stuff is EPIC!!!!!

 

[Jme34]

Just ordered a few little bits, quick detailer, glass cleaner and a new wash mitt [emoji1303]

 

[Gally]

What made you go Menzerna?

 

[andy_coops]

I don't buy much as most of what I use is at work but I did splash out on some angelwax enigma to top the coating on my daily. Panel at a time is the golden rule but the shine and beading is insane.

 

[MrBlonde]

Is it possible to ceramic coat your car yourself?

As my car park space is under a tree and at the moment i use a cover.Its a pain to put it on/off each time and im sure its making light scratches on the car!.i do clay/polish/wax it every few weeks and use a QD.

 

[Mr R.]

Is it possible to ceramic coat your car yourself?

As my car park space is under a tree and at the moment i use a cover.Its a pain to put it on/off each time and im sure its making light scratches on the car!.i do clay/polish/wax it every few weeks and use a QD.

No mate, it needs to be applied in a controlled environment and it needs to cure for 24hrs I believe.

 

[MrBlonde]

Ah ok mate thanks,will look into it once i have had some paintwork done. @Phase1sr

 

[Mr R.]

Ah ok mate thanks,will look into it once i have had some paintwork done. @Phase1sr

The chap who I'd use to apply it would be @Detail Chris.

 

[andy_coops]

Is it possible to ceramic coat your car yourself?

As my car park space is under a tree and at the moment i use a cover.Its a pain to put it on/off each time and im sure its making light scratches on the car!.i do clay/polish/wax it every few weeks and use a QD.

Ceramics are doable yourself but ideally need to cure inside for 12 hours. There are a couple suitable for outdoor use but I can't remember which. Certainly not Gtechniq or Gyeon.

 

[MrBlonde]

Ok mate thanks for your help @andy_coops

 

[Clio_fool]

Just arrived in time for today's trax clean! I've read the luxallure is great, I'll report back later today.

 

[Clio_fool]

Just arrived in time for today's trax clean! I've read the luxallure is great, I'll report back later today. View attachment 1337841

Twas very good! Used nearly a cap full in the bucket and it's lovely and soapy and smooth. It glides across the car effortlessly. Smells great too, even the dog liked it.

 

[Adamm.]

Bit of a bump.. Having been out the game for a few years all my old kit had ended up sold or in the bin and I resorted to using the polish car washes. Time to change that with a professional detail coming up soon.

Few more bits to get but this is the bulk of it for now. Also got a incredimitt in the post.

Gtechniq..
W4 Citrus Foam
W5 APC x 2
G Wash
C2v3
T1 Tyre gel
QD quick detailer
WM2 wash mitt

Everything else..
Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe drying towel
3 x Korean MF cloths
3 x Eurow MF cloths
5 x all purpose cloths
Hozelock pump sprayer + 2 trigger bottles
4 detailing brushes
2 meguiars buckets with 2 grit guards.

 

[Mr R.]

This little lot, the leather cleaner and seal is fantastic.

 

[JamesBryan]

Nice little order there mate.

 

[Stay Puft]

Was going to order some bits, but step dad has just had some company round to do two cars, £20 per car. Snow foam, wash, carnuba wax, tyre shine etc. Hardly seems worth buying products and the hassle of doing it yourself!

 

[imprezaworks]

Enjoyment.

 

[Stay Puft]

Enjoyment.

There is none! It's hard work and tiring, and frustrating every time you find a new chip or blemish!

 

[Coby.]

BH Autofoam
BH Clay
CarPro Reload.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Rupes Bigfoot Microfibre Blue Cutting pad 100mm x 2

Rupes Bigfoot Microfibre Blue Cutting pad 150mm x 2

Carpro Clearcut 500ml

Gtechniq panel wipe 500ml

 

[rs 1an]

Had a meeting with my insurance broker this week, who informs me my current insurer, Aviva, is not covering Valeters anymore due to a large number of claims.? he was also saying that you should advise your insurance if you apply a permanent coating as it could be taken as a modification. ?

 

[brisa4984]

auto finesse finale, glisten
menzerna 400, 2200, 3800

 

[Marc.]

Need to refresh some of my gear...DAS-6 pads etc. Where’s the best place to order stuff from these days?

 

[BaileyWolves]

Just ordered some additions to my huge detailing collection ??? just need a day off at some point to enjoy

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I ordered these while I was away. Just collected from the post office. The hose getting stuck under the tyres drives me insane.

Look to be a decent quality.

I’ll report back once I’ve used them.

 

[imprezaworks]

There really is something for everything lol

Good idea tbf

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

There really is something for everything lol

Good idea tbf

Just watched a YouTube review and it appears they’re pretty good

 

[Clio_fool]

I'm in need of some car shampoo, what's good? Also need a new wash mitt as my lambswool one is more like mutton now ?. Any advice for either please