winter detail

[MatthewR]

Well, i don't want to seem as though i'm wishing the summer away (what we've had) but i'm looking at saving for a winter detail (done by myself i just need the products)

Anyway, i've been looking at

http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/kits/winter-whatever/

The GTechniq Winter Whatever kit.

All i want to know is once applied will it last the winter, and how easy will it be to remove next spring in ready for the summer waxing sessions.

Also would i be able to wax over the sealant?

Thanks for any help.

 

[Yellow Dave]

I've been using it since mid may on the GF's Golf, IPA wipe down, C2 applied and a 2nd coat a month later. Applied another coat 3 weeks ago just because. Keep it topped up with diluted C2 at 1:10 / 1:20 once a month and it'll see you through the winter easy. best thing about it is its self cleaning ability, wash down is so simple. A good pressure wash will almost give 100% clean.

I'm currently testing a single coat with no top up on my roof for durability. Beading is not good but protection is still there

cleaning off I'd imaging a strong IPA / pre wax cleanser etc. It's not like C1 that needs to be machined

 

[MatthewR]

Cool, thanks for the advice. is that package everything i would need? or are there other products in the range that i would need?

 

[Yellow Dave]

only other 1 I've used is P1 that I struggled to get on with and C3 that leaves a lovely finish but won't be needed as C2 diluted works as a QD for top ups, but will be trying C4 & C5 with my next order

 

[JD]

You just wait for C4 and C5, Dave. You'll never need anything else.

 

[Yellow Dave]

I've been waiting so long I'm almost wasting my current wheel sealant and trim additive so I can order more. But in fairness My wheels need a refurb before I use something like that and there's not a lot of black trim on the clios.

 

[JD]

I've been waiting so long I'm almost wasting my current wheel sealant and trim additive so I can order more. But in fairness My wheels need a refurb before I use something like that and there's not a lot of black trim on the clios.

Likewise on the wheels front. The C5 went on the R8 wheels. Blast with the pressure washer and they're clean!

 

[Yellow Dave]

I'm currently using smartwax rimwax topped with 476s It does the job for maybe a month.

If I had a different colour car I'd probably use nothing but GT products summer and winter, but I don't think you can beat a wax finish on the LY

 

[Aluco]

Likewise on the wheels front. The C5 went on the R8 wheels. Blast with the pressure washer and they're clean!

Want this

 

[JD]

You've just done your wheels, haven't you Fringe?

 

[Aluco]

Yeah I used poorguys/Chem guys (can't remember which) wheel sealant on them. Think it was Chem guys. Pink s**t in a white tub. I had a haircut too.


Want a pressure washer + rotary

 

[JD]

Poorboys. Smells like bubble gum? Great product. But not C5.


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[Aluco]

Probs :rasp:

 

[MatthewR]

i usualy use poorboys, brilliant product but like i said im after something that i can put on maybe the beginning to mid september and leave there untill march. with only having to do a quick odd top up to keep it nice and clean!

 

[JD]

C2 will last. C5 on the wheels and C4 on the trim.

As I've said a couple of times in threads like this, these products are great for Winter, granted. But they are also perfect for those of us that don't have access to a water source - hence C2 has been a life saver since my move to London.

 

[Aluco]

While I have your attention, are these any good ?

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Silverline_Rotary_Machine_Polisher_1.html

Thinking that P1 and hot swap pads ?

 

[JD]

While I have your attention, are these any good ?

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Silverline_Rotary_Machine_Polisher_1.html

Thinking that P1 and hot swap pads ?

Heavy. Previous experience in rotaries?

Kev will be along in a second to review it for me, but while we're waiting I suggest the CYC Rotary (based on his chattings).

 

[JD]

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...r-ep800-compact-rotary-polisher/prod_854.html

 

[Aluco]

Forearms

None, had a DA but it was s**t and did nothing. I have an IQ higher than a ham sandwich so doubt I'd burn through. CYC one looks good, £80 hmm

 

[Yellow Dave]

other than weight, is there much difference in performance between the cheaper and high end rotary's?

 

[JD]

Things like softstart, better motors, lower starting RPMs are the main differences Dave.

Aluco, even with my Forearms, it was heavy.

 

[MatthewR]

While I have your attention, are these any good ?

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Silverline_Rotary_Machine_Polisher_1.html

Thinking that P1 and hot swap pads ?

ive just got that rotary, i've not had chance to use it yet but its not overly heavy. i can imagine that after about 4 hours or so of use that it will get heavy, but i recon ill be having a brew break after every panel.

 

[JD]

ive just got that rotary, i've not had chance to use it yet but its not overly heavy. i can imagine that after about 4 hours or so of use that it will get heavy, but i recon ill be having a brew break after every panel.

I used it in a 13 week detail on my S3 when I got it. More than two hours a night and I felt it the next morning.

The car required a lot of machine polishing and stayed in the garage for a long time as time was not on my side. Not something I want to do again. A light rotary will help more than you know tbh. The reason I bought it was as a; a test and b; my Makita kicked the bucket.

 

[MatthewR]

ill just have to test it, tbh even if it is a load of crap for the stuff i got with it and the price i payed im more than happy, id just keep it as a back up and look into the CYC rotary if necessary..