Soldato
Learn something new every day though! Would never have thought to check the ingredients of some APCs/degreasers for solvents.
Thanks for bringing it up
Thanks for bringing it up
*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***
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Caporegime
Morning beading. Nothing special just good old collinite 476s.
woke up this morning expecting rain
sun was shining, so ran out and cleaned it
30 to 40 mins later it was done
Slightly different approach this morning
Sprayed car down with Rinsless wash (a higher concentration)
Rinseless washed car inc wheels with black sponge
Then i would normally dry it but instead (as it needed a top up of Turtle wax "wax"
I went over the car and wheels with turtle wax wash & wax with a microfibre cloth
This dried it and applied wax at the same time
sun was shining, so ran out and cleaned it
30 to 40 mins later it was done
Slightly different approach this morning
Sprayed car down with Rinsless wash (a higher concentration)
Rinseless washed car inc wheels with black sponge
Then i would normally dry it but instead (as it needed a top up of Turtle wax "wax"
I went over the car and wheels with turtle wax wash & wax with a microfibre cloth
This dried it and applied wax at the same time
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Soldato
Hey guys, I've been using a brush with this Maguiars tyre gel and the results are great, super black gloss shine.
But I guess it's quicker with an applicator pad and probably more evenly spread. Which of these pads would you recommend? I'm going to pop up to Halfords now. Will the Maguiars be better, more washable and generally last longer?
A https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...ft-foam-applicator-pads-twin-pack-538439.html
or
B https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...-polish-applicator-pads-pack-of-2-191332.html
But I guess it's quicker with an applicator pad and probably more evenly spread. Which of these pads would you recommend? I'm going to pop up to Halfords now. Will the Maguiars be better, more washable and generally last longer?
A https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...ft-foam-applicator-pads-twin-pack-538439.html
or
B https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...-polish-applicator-pads-pack-of-2-191332.html
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Soldato
I just use an old dish sponge and wrap in the rubber glove I've just used.
Mine is so due a wash.
I could do that I suppose. I have a couple of packs of those yellow rectangular Tesco non scratch kitchen scourers with sponge on one side.
I use this, but you don't need anywhere near as much as they show in the pictures! 
@Merlin5
Just a recommendation as I’ve found mine a pleasure to use…
Tend to use Auto Glym, Turtlewax and Megs Gel with it with no issues, I try my best to hand clean it with fairy liquid after each use.
From EuroCarParts
Just a recommendation as I’ve found mine a pleasure to use…
Tend to use Auto Glym, Turtlewax and Megs Gel with it with no issues, I try my best to hand clean it with fairy liquid after each use.
From EuroCarParts
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I use this, but you don't need anywhere near as much as they show in the pictures!
I’ve had two of these and being heavy handed both have had the Sponge fall out, it’s just glued in..
Most likely due to caveman like application
But you would think they would be tough enough to rip the sponge before the glue gives way…
Mine is so due a wash.
That's better
Washed with 30ml GT shampoo in 10L bucket. Lots of suds and lube. Surfex HD @10% used on wheels to loosen up that brake dust.
Topped of the paint with a AF aqua spray. I used loads this time and it's restored the gloss and beading with ease. No tyre dressing in that pic, still a wet tyre. I also haven't treated the plastics in 6 months yet it still looks good, spray wax is helping I think.
Edit.... The beads this morning
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My tyre guy tells me tyre gel is a very bad idea as it dries out causes the rubber to crack & chemicals in the tyre to leak!Hey guys, I've been using a brush with this Maguiars tyre gel and the results are great, super black gloss shine.
But I guess it's quicker with an applicator pad and probably more evenly spread. Which of these pads would you recommend? I'm going to pop up to Halfords now. Will the Maguiars be better, more washable and generally last longer?
A https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...ft-foam-applicator-pads-twin-pack-538439.html
or
B https://www.halfords.com/motoring/c...-polish-applicator-pads-pack-of-2-191332.html
Soldato
I've used it on every car I've had for the last 10 years. No issues whatsoever.
Soldato
I’d argue not using it is bad, especially if you use a tyre cleaner to remove that brown stuff you get on them.
That’s the UV coating and conditioner. If you don’t replace that, your tyres will perish more quickly.
Associate
My sponge came out last weekend, but must have had it a few years now. Ironically actually find it much easier to use and apply with just the spongeI’ve had two of these and being heavy handed both have had the Sponge fall out, it’s just glued in..
Most likely due to caveman like application
But you would think they would be tough enough to rip the sponge before the glue gives way…
That's better
Washed with 30ml GT shampoo in 10L bucket. Lots of suds and lube. Surfex HD @10% used on wheels to loosen up that brake dust.
Topped of the paint with a AF aqua spray. I used loads this time and it's restored the gloss and beading with ease. No tyre dressing in that pic, still a wet tyre. I also haven't treated the plastics in 6 months yet it still looks good, spray wax is helping I think.
Edit.... The beads this morning
The 1LTR Aqua Coats for £6 ish were an absolute steal.
It’s so easy and none fussy to apply.
Are you happy with the purchase?
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Recently gave the Interior a clean on the Truck - Being a Utility/Commercial Spec everything is hard wearing so I used diluted Citrus Pre Wash on the Floors and Rubber Matts.
It made light work of all the dried on mud and general grime which had accumulated.
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I'm a big fan of good old fashioned solid Carnauba wax. It's easy to chase the latest products but for the last 20 years I've used Autoglym SRP topped off with solid Carnauba (previously Harly wax and then Collinite 476). Never felt the need for anything different.Morning beading. Nothing special just good old collinite 476s.
Yeah it's excellent especially for the price we got it for. 2 bottles should last a long while. I like that it works well on trim and glass to and just covers everything. It does leave a bit of a waxy residue in on glass if I apply too much.
I spray it on a quarter of the car then spread it around with a clean but wet wash mitt to get an even spread before rinsing with a standard hose.
Soldato
Car has got quite a bit of green grime building up in nooks and crannies... Should have done at least a small mid-winter wash!
What's the best way to sort it out? Before a proper wash, during, or give it a general wash then spot check any problem areas? I've got BH Auto Wash, Surfex HD, and some very cheap spray n shine type stuff I've never tried. No pressure washer so it's buckets only sadly.
What's the best way to sort it out? Before a proper wash, during, or give it a general wash then spot check any problem areas? I've got BH Auto Wash, Surfex HD, and some very cheap spray n shine type stuff I've never tried. No pressure washer so it's buckets only sadly.