*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***
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Soldato
I’m feeling like a complete moron right now so please feel free to have a chortle.
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk
I’ve got one of these that I plan to use tomorrow, I’ve read the instructions 3 times and I still can’t work out if I’m supposed to use the black side or the microfibre side? I’m thinking the black side (with plenty of lube) but what then is the microfibre side for?
Clay Mitt - Blue Fine Grade
Clay Mitt - Blue Fine Grade The Detailing Clay Mitt is a new revolutionary alternative to the clay bar. The Clay Mitt is a generous 8.3" x 6" plush microfibre wash mitt that has been infused with an advanced polymer rubber layer bonded to one side. Just wet the vehicle and you can
www.cleanyourcar.co.uk
I’ve got one of these that I plan to use tomorrow, I’ve read the instructions 3 times and I still can’t work out if I’m supposed to use the black side or the microfibre side? I’m thinking the black side (with plenty of lube) but what then is the microfibre side for?
I’m feeling like a complete moron right now so please feel free to have a chortle.
Clay Mitt - Blue Fine Grade
Clay Mitt - Blue Fine Grade The Detailing Clay Mitt is a new revolutionary alternative to the clay bar. The Clay Mitt is a generous 8.3" x 6" plush microfibre wash mitt that has been infused with an advanced polymer rubber layer bonded to one side. Just wet the vehicle and you can
I’ve got one of these that I plan to use tomorrow, I’ve read the instructions 3 times and I still can’t work out if I’m supposed to use the black side or the microfibre side? I’m thinking the black side (with plenty of lube) but what then is the microfibre side for?
If you’re using a bucket of soapy water you use the microfibre side to get the panel damp then go over it with the clay side.
Soldato
I gave the car a wash this morning as the water spots from the dust and rain were winding me up.
This was the grime after 300 miles (2wks) and some of the miles driven in heavy rain. To my astonishment... The GT tyre serum managed to hang on even after all that... and even after a wash with APC and a tyre brush!... Below is the car after a quick spray wax top up. Sun's out guns out!
No extra tyre serum applied this time round... I'm still amazed how it lasted!
This was the grime after 300 miles (2wks) and some of the miles driven in heavy rain. To my astonishment... The GT tyre serum managed to hang on even after all that... and even after a wash with APC and a tyre brush!... Below is the car after a quick spray wax top up. Sun's out guns out!
No extra tyre serum applied this time round... I'm still amazed how it lasted!
Perth is a city beside the River Tay in central Scotland.... according to Google! Not far from Dundee where the shop is!Quick Google suggests Scotland
Soldato
Snowfoam
Wash
Dry
Claybar
Wax
"Back to black" the non-painted black bits
Moisturise rubber seals
Deep clean wheels
Deep clean roof
Reproof roof
Moisturise leather
Dust the interior with detailer and microfibre cloth
Have a beer
Snooze on the sofa
NOTE: Spoiler is not normally kept in the up position, just there so I could clean underneath properly
Picked up a bottle of Turtlewax Acyrilic - Trim Restorer as the Black Rubber - Window Surrounds had faded.
Had some free time but it was perhaps too warm… I ignored the instruction to not apply in direct sunlight and cracked on.
Quite a messy product, almost like pigmented plastic dip? Wasn’t spreading nicely due to heat which was my own fault and should have taped up as excess over wipe was a pain to remove as product was drying almost instantly due to heat.
If the finish lasts I can deal with the application process, in the correct conditions and a little time taping up areas which are being treated should be painless.
Had some free time but it was perhaps too warm… I ignored the instruction to not apply in direct sunlight and cracked on.
Quite a messy product, almost like pigmented plastic dip? Wasn’t spreading nicely due to heat which was my own fault and should have taped up as excess over wipe was a pain to remove as product was drying almost instantly due to heat.
If the finish lasts I can deal with the application process, in the correct conditions and a little time taping up areas which are being treated should be painless.
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mate, you got a hole in your window
nice reflections !
nice reflections !
mate, you got a hole in your window
nice reflections !
Cheaper than the Optional Pan Roof
found another shop that sells online and deliver
They are local to me, and i asked them if its possible to pick up rather than deliver, and they said yes
There free delivery option is only over £25 and there prices are competitive to in2detailing etc
They are Based in Aylesbury
www.detailedclean.co.uk
They are local to me, and i asked them if its possible to pick up rather than deliver, and they said yes
There free delivery option is only over £25 and there prices are competitive to in2detailing etc
They are Based in Aylesbury
Detailed Clean - Car Care Products | Detailing Products | Detailing Supplies
Detailed Clean sells car care products online from Auto Finesse, 26JPN, CarPro, Chemical Guys, Sams Detailing, Sonax, Meguiars, Nanolex plus many more car detailing products
www.detailedclean.co.uk
/ZERO: Decon Shampoo | GarageTherapy
/ZERO: Decontamination Shampoo is a premium deep cleansing car shampoo that is super concentrated with advanced detergents, emulsifiers and lubrication system for optimal cleaning performance. Utilising premium grade surfactants and high foaming action to intensively tackle traffic film, grease...
www.garagetherapy.co.uk
You can use it in a foam canon as a pre wash and in a bucket as a shampoo.
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Washed 2 Cars in this heat today, First one early 9AM before the sun came round and second just now as the driveway is now shaded.
Couldn’t stand by and watch bird poop be baked into the Golden Paintwork any longer
Products Used
Autobrite Citrus + Halfords Advanced Foam for Pre Wash.
Autobrite Purple Velvet for contact wash.
Autobrite Britegel for wheels and tyres.
Autofinesse Satin for tyres and black trim.
Autobrite Project64 as LSP (Over the top of existing Autofinesse Aqua Coat)
Couldn’t stand by and watch bird poop be baked into the Golden Paintwork any longer
Products Used
Autobrite Citrus + Halfords Advanced Foam for Pre Wash.
Autobrite Purple Velvet for contact wash.
Autobrite Britegel for wheels and tyres.
Autofinesse Satin for tyres and black trim.
Autobrite Project64 as LSP (Over the top of existing Autofinesse Aqua Coat)
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Caporegime
Jesus, the wheel arches on those things!
Agreed - However photograph’s aren’t very forgiving.
Perfect for mounting kerbs at Pre School pick ups I’ve found
If it was down to her it would go months and months between washes
With my recent haul of new detailing products I want to give a shout out the to stand out ones.
First off the Autoglanz Double Twist 90x60 Drying Towel. It's just awesome. Very plush and it just devours the water. It's a massive upgrade over my old waffle towel.
Garage Therapy Tyre serum. Easy to apply and superb endurance on a well prepped tyre. No good to use as a plastic dressing. Just tyres.
And Autoglanz Prizm spray wax. Easy to apply and buff off. No streaks and leaves a glossy smooth finish. Great water repellent response too.
Oh and the EZ Detail wheel barrel brush. Very good at squeezing into gaps, seems like it'll last and drys quickly. Works great with APC on the barrels, the agitation creates good foaming.
First off the Autoglanz Double Twist 90x60 Drying Towel. It's just awesome. Very plush and it just devours the water. It's a massive upgrade over my old waffle towel.
Garage Therapy Tyre serum. Easy to apply and superb endurance on a well prepped tyre. No good to use as a plastic dressing. Just tyres.
And Autoglanz Prizm spray wax. Easy to apply and buff off. No streaks and leaves a glossy smooth finish. Great water repellent response too.
Oh and the EZ Detail wheel barrel brush. Very good at squeezing into gaps, seems like it'll last and drys quickly. Works great with APC on the barrels, the agitation creates good foaming.
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Soldato
What product do people recomend to Moisturise rubber seals?