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Another quick tip; the clay bar will become like a wet bar of soap, i.e. very slippy and easy to drop. If you drop it on the ground, it is useless (could contain grit and dirt, which you do not want to drag over your paint). Try putting an old (but clean) towel under the area you're claying at the time. If you drop the clay, the towel will catch it, preventing you from having to throw it away.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
All I did was cut a section off so its more manageable to hold
Thanks for all the tips guys, hopefully the weather holds up for the weekend.
Nice purchase!
Nice pink shirt as well!
Nice pink shirt as well!
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Is that stuff that good?
Yep, well worth the money!
Quite a bit of chat about it a few pages back in here or the detailing chat thread.
Quite a bit of chat about it a few pages back in here or the detailing chat thread.
cant decide if I should buy some c3 over this sonax detailing spray. Makes the paintwork feel like s**t. Problem with C3 is I bet it will last me about 3 cars worth and I apply a qd weekly to remove any water marks after ive driven home. Not really sure if C3 is suitable for that.
You can dilute C3 to use as a QD or use it neat as a sealant as far as I know. Should be ok for say once every two to three months neat and weekly diluted as a QD.
failing that why not try something like mess last touch as your weekly QD and c3 as a bi monthly top up?
failing that why not try something like mess last touch as your weekly QD and c3 as a bi monthly top up?
Golf GT & A4 Avant
You guys referring to C2, as C3 was their spray wax that I didn't think was available anymore
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Fiesta ST-3
Dodo juice btbm
AF tripple
Trix
Gtechniq C2 V3
AF tripple
Trix
Gtechniq C2 V3
Got another bottle of that Sonax QD.
Really not so sure about it still. If it was slicker or IPA based it would be perfect. The finish can be streaky sometimes too as application is a bit fussy.
The way people look at the car when its beading after rain is bizzaire. Also when i am washing at shell and water is falling off the paintwork people stand and gorp at it.
Really not so sure about it still. If it was slicker or IPA based it would be perfect. The finish can be streaky sometimes too as application is a bit fussy.
The way people look at the car when its beading after rain is bizzaire. Also when i am washing at shell and water is falling off the paintwork people stand and gorp at it.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
The original version of C2 I had diluted 1:10 or even 1:15 gave great initial water behaviour, although I've been using demon shine detailer as a drying aid since the Asda deals and that beads very well. Not very slick feeling.
Asda have still got rapid dirt shifter up for £6 / litre, demon shine is £4 / litre
Asda have still got rapid dirt shifter up for £6 / litre, demon shine is £4 / litre
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I dare say it considerably reduces cleaning times as in theory or adding another protective layer every time. expensive but I dare say if you're maintaining a fleet I believe Toby did at one point I see its benefits.
Lols. My point is you're just wasting money.
If you wash and protect a car one week it won't lose all it's cleaning properties by it's next wash! I'd love to top up C2 after every wash, it's uber slick but it's just silly. If I want to do that i'll just use Z6 or something.
QD is a lot cheaper than a QD/wipedown with sealants properties.
If you wash and protect a car one week it won't lose all it's cleaning properties by it's next wash! I'd love to top up C2 after every wash, it's uber slick but it's just silly. If I want to do that i'll just use Z6 or something.
QD is a lot cheaper than a QD/wipedown with sealants properties.
True story.
Seriously though I just want rid of the debt now I've got the piece of paper that says £14,950 owed and each month Its going up £15. I am going to pay as much of it off as soon as I move into the new place.
On topic.
Don't maintain the fleet anymore thank f**k. Was just something i did when I was at uni. Wash, dry, wipedown with M135 to keep the gloss and beading up. Hoover and tyre gel. Job done.
I use a QD with sealant because I need to use a QD when Ive driven home after washing at shell jetwash to get the last of the water marks off the wheels and the paintwork. If I used a regular QD it would effect the beading. I like beading. So using a QD with a sealant means I can maintain both the gloss and the beading after washing. I havent got the means to slap a coat of carbon on my car because of where I live anymore and just washing it will leave watermarks which stand out on a black car.
Sonax isn't too expensive either. I wouldnt mind paying £20 a month for C2 if It lasted me 4 washes either. So I might try that next.
I know you think its a waste and its overkill but for me its a cost I can live with and easily justify in order to maintain the black finish.
Seriously though I just want rid of the debt now I've got the piece of paper that says £14,950 owed and each month Its going up £15. I am going to pay as much of it off as soon as I move into the new place.
On topic.
Don't maintain the fleet anymore thank f**k. Was just something i did when I was at uni. Wash, dry, wipedown with M135 to keep the gloss and beading up. Hoover and tyre gel. Job done.
I use a QD with sealant because I need to use a QD when Ive driven home after washing at shell jetwash to get the last of the water marks off the wheels and the paintwork. If I used a regular QD it would effect the beading. I like beading. So using a QD with a sealant means I can maintain both the gloss and the beading after washing. I havent got the means to slap a coat of carbon on my car because of where I live anymore and just washing it will leave watermarks which stand out on a black car.
Sonax isn't too expensive either. I wouldnt mind paying £20 a month for C2 if It lasted me 4 washes either. So I might try that next.
I know you think its a waste and its overkill but for me its a cost I can live with and easily justify in order to maintain the black finish.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
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Golf GT & A4 Avant
I question the whole sheeting is better than beading arguement.
Maybe if your car sits on the drive and doesn't move. When driving I think its better to have a beader
Maybe if your car sits on the drive and doesn't move. When driving I think its better to have a beader
I've text you back.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Poorboys black hole to try
Golf GT & A4 Avant
DIY 3m sun gun for sale
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ght-torch-for-detailing&p=9675605#post9675605
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...ght-torch-for-detailing&p=9675605#post9675605
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Nice choice
