*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

Draeger said:
Okay to use AG Polar Blast, Polar Wash and Koch Chemie Protector Wax on a newly coated Gtechniq Platinum ceramic finish?
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Why would you?


Edit: looks like Platinum uses C1 which isn’t hydrophobic, so I now understand why you’d want to.


Personally I’d take the time to put a layer of Exo on it and it’ll bead like crazy for a long time. But yes you can use any spray on sealant that’s water based.


I wouldn’t use something solvent based like Fusso Coat wax as it’ll degrade the ceramic.


Because it’s gtechniq I’d also use their own version like Hydro Coat or C2 (liquid crystal)
 
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MrRockliffe said:
Why would you?


Edit: looks like Platinum uses C1 which isn’t hydrophobic, so I now understand why you’d want to.


Personally I’d take the time to put a layer of Exo on it and it’ll bead like crazy for a long time. But yes you can use any spray on sealant that’s water based.


I wouldn’t use something solvent based like Fusso Coat wax as it’ll degrade the ceramic.


Because it’s gtechniq I’d also use their own version like Hydro Coat or C2 (liquid crystal)
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Cheers, thanks for the info. I did Google it and read that as long as it was a PH neutral shampoo/snowfoam then it would be okay. Just wasn't sure about the KC PW :)
 
Draeger said:
Cheers, thanks for the info. I did Google it and read that as long as it was a PH neutral shampoo/snowfoam then it would be okay. Just wasn't sure about the KC PW :)
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As I say should be fine but I bet they have some terms on the warranty that it must be maintained with Gtechniq products


I’d probably use hydro coat or C2 as they’re both very good products for what they’re trying to do.
 
Surfex HD is an absolute gem for interior cleaning.


With the new process I’ve started using it has made my interior cleaning quicker, uses less product and is more effective.


2%-5% is enough to completely degrease and clean the leather. Spray onto a microfibre liberally, wipe on and wipe off with another. Rotate the microfibre if the car is really dirty - the cloth will otherwise clog with dirt and you won’t be able to remove it.




A reminder that most automotive leather is just painted, so Surfex HD is completely safe. Many interior cleaners are significantly stronger, but Surfex is uber effective at degreasing.


 
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MrRockliffe said:
As I say should be fine but I bet they have some terms on the warranty that it must be maintained with Gtechniq products


I’d probably use hydro coat or C2 as they’re both very good products for what they’re trying to do.
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There's actually a red nylon Gtechniq bag in the boot full of stuff, I should probably open it and have a look!!! :D
 
MrRockliffe said:
What colour car do you have?

Buy their panel wipe for prep too - it’s the best one on the market for removing polish residue before hand.

Then a 50/50 IPA wipe after
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I'll be using this on a bronze car but I've also got grey and white cars which I'll be doing later. Thank for the tips applicators and cloths!
 
Jiffy said:
I'll be using this on a bronze car but I've also got grey and white cars which I'll be doing later. Thank for the tips applicators and cloths!
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Orange and light blue cloths are generally good for the task, as it’s really easy to tell when they become saturated with coating - I.e. when you need to swap them :-)


Mcrofbre do some nice ones.
 
just come back from picking up my order from "clean and shiny"

took a lot longer to get there than i thought it would

nearly 2 hours

i was stuck behind a wide load Tractor from stokenchurch (M40 J6) all the way to Reading :(

then i got stuck a quarter of the way back from a motorcycle doing the same speed as the tractor i was behind going to reading ! :(

Then i had an idiot behind me most of the way home

just not my day lol


came back with Nitrile gloves, 2 packs of Rag company Creature towels and their laundry cleaner


nothing exciting

expecting my journey to take about 3 hours total, nearly 4 !


at least it took me 45 mins to wash the car, wheels and dry
 
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ShiWarrior said:
just come back from picking up my order from "clean and shiny"

took a lot longer to get there than i thought it would

nearly 2 hours

i was stuck behind a wide load Tractor from stokenchurch (M40 J6) all the way to Reading :(

then i got stuck a quarter of the way back from a motorcycle doing the same speed as the tractor i was behind going to reading ! :(

Then i had an idiot behind me most of the way home

just not my day lol


came back with Nitrile gloves, 2 packs of Rag company Creature towels and their laundry cleaner


nothing exciting

expecting my journey to take about 3 hours total, nearly 4 !


at least it took me 45 mins to wash the car, wheels and dry
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Lol I’ve just been into see the guys at C&S, picked up some more polishing pads ready to do my dads Cayman GTS.
 
isn't the postage and packaging cheaper than fuel to get there :
stuffs gone up - touchless has gone up from £7 to £9 at ultimate finish over 7 months - I'll consider 5L@27 - txs kier

cleaning the interior pleather is one thing you can do better on hot days , I usually use a foam pad and create a bit of lather, and wipe off with damp cloth
 
jpaul said:
isn't the postage and packaging cheaper than fuel to get there :
stuffs gone up - touchless has gone up from £7 to £9 at ultimate finish over 7 months - I'll consider 5L@27 - txs kier

cleaning the interior pleather is one thing you can do better on hot days , I usually use a foam pad and create a bit of lather, and wipe off with damp cloth
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postage would have been free

but :

 
Help!

I was taking my elderly nan (95) to an appointment in my car, and despite being assured she had full control of her facultys she had some sudden diarrhoea issue and my leather ventilated seats are filled with stinking poo!

First car I've ever had with cooled seats (and therefore the little holes the air comes out of) and I've no idea how I'm supposed to clean them out.

Getting old is grim.
 
How do you people clean your exhaust tips? I've tried an alloy wheel cleaner spray and wire wool...it works to an extent but I've still got a lot of black suit left.
 
elrasho said:
How do you people clean your exhaust tips? I've tried an alloy wheel cleaner spray and wire wool...it works to an extent but I've still got a lot of black suit left.
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I've not done that for a while, I currently have a 335D Touring with black tips so no need.
I also have an RS turbo which I dont use very often.
It has a 4" Mongoose stainless system and I use Solvol Autosol on that to good effect.
 
VincentHanna said:
Help!

I was taking my elderly nan (95) to an appointment in my car, and despite being assured she had full control of her facultys she had some sudden diarrhoea issue and my leather ventilated seats are filled with stinking poo!

First car I've ever had with cooled seats (and therefore the little holes the air comes out of) and I've no idea how I'm supposed to clean them out.

Getting old is grim.
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You need an enema for seats :D
 
VincentHanna said:
Help!

I was taking my elderly nan (95) to an appointment in my car, and despite being assured she had full control of her facultys she had some sudden diarrhoea issue and my leather ventilated seats are filled with stinking poo!

First car I've ever had with cooled seats (and therefore the little holes the air comes out of) and I've no idea how I'm supposed to clean them out.

Getting old is grim.
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I'd get professional help. Phone a good valeter/detailer and they'll have the right stuff to sort it.
 
dholdi said:
I've not done that for a while, I currently have a 335D Touring with black tips so no need.
I also have an RS turbo which I dont use very often.
It has a 4" Mongoose stainless system and I use Solvol Autosol on that to good effect.
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I used steel wool soaked in de greaser to lift the sutt. Then I dried it and applied wheel cleaner which I left for 5 mins. Scrubbed that away with a brillo pad and they are much better now.

Need to polish it off for the finish so heading to Halfords for some
 
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