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Toker · 4 Jul 2008 at 08:58

Minxy said:
This is why I don't post regularly on this forum anymore. I get sick of the sarcastic reponses.

there was no sarcasm in that post

Toker · 4 Jul 2008 at 09:01

Overlag said:
should never use sealant ontop of wax'es as wax'es need to breath.

however i think you know this and you just got your words muddled up?

certain spray on sealants are ok, short duration/low durability ones that you put on for special occasions to boost gloss - such as zaino z8 :cool:

but you're right it's not something you want to keep on top of wax all the time

Toker · 4 Jul 2008 at 13:38

oh yea and if anyone wants to try these elusive 3m polishes, there's a sampler running on detailingworld just now where you can buy small samplers of each for cost price

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=76610

Tombles · 4 Jul 2008 at 22:36

Does anyone know if i can use Megs #7 glaze with Zaino Z-2 sealant without any bonding issues?

edit: or Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish

Duke · 5 Jul 2008 at 14:23

Tip: Don't use alloy wheel cleaner on grass D:

chrislusty · 5 Jul 2008 at 22:02

Ok guys, whats the best for getting oil out of cloth seats?

mrk · 6 Jul 2008 at 18:08

You know how rain balls off after you SRP and EGP the body? well is there a similar product for windows because after it rains my windows still get water marks as droplets dry, could do with some on the wing mirrors too as they face the sky when folded

chrislusty said:
Ok guys, whats the best for getting oil out of cloth seats?

Any stain remover would be ideal

Duke · 6 Jul 2008 at 18:10

mrk said:
You know how rain balls off after you SRP and EGP the body? well is there a similar product for windows because after it rains my windows still get water marks as droplets dry, could do with some on the wing mirrors too as they face the sky when folded

Rain Racer / RainX etc?

mrk · 6 Jul 2008 at 18:11

Can they be used on side windows too? thought it was only suitable for windscreen as the wipers spready the solution over the screen over time too ?

BeatMaster · 6 Jul 2008 at 22:25

It just goes to show that even after the rubbish weather over the past week, all the hard work of building up layers of polish, glaze and wax pays off :cool:

SoliD · 8 Jul 2008 at 08:04

I just got some Farecla G3 Polish Cutting Paste from a friend, about 1kg worth, was wondering if this is any good for getting out swirls etc?

mrk said:
You know how rain balls off after you SRP and EGP the body? well is there a similar product for windows because after it rains my windows still get water marks as droplets dry, could do with some on the wing mirrors too as they face the sky when folded

Ye I just got some carlack glass sealing kit and put it on my front and rear windows and its brilliant, says it will last 2-3months too, and its lasting well so far, put it on over a week ago and has lasted so far, whereas autoglym would have gone by now.

wassap · 8 Jul 2008 at 08:23

G3 is quite harsh, it gives you quick results, but im wary of using it, unless the paint is really really.I always water it down.

Rain x is excellent for glass, but make sure you apply it properly, if applied badly its pretty useless.

Toker · 8 Jul 2008 at 09:00

as mentioned g3 is heavy cutting, so would have to be followed up with a finishing polish. It always needs a bit of water added to it, so can be a bit messy. The g4 doesn't need water

Toker · 8 Jul 2008 at 23:22

reflective bonnet is reflective

even taken with a camera phone

mrk · 8 Jul 2008 at 23:53

Won't be so reflective after it gets pooped on!

danza · 9 Jul 2008 at 07:34

Duke said:
Tip: Don't use alloy wheel cleaner on grass D:

Further tip: Don't use Wonder Wheels (which is what it looks like you have done - the same happened to me

)!

Duke · 9 Jul 2008 at 08:16

Nope was the Meguiar's stuff

1CE · 9 Jul 2008 at 08:34

I can't get it any cleaner then this

The suspension isn't really that high, dodgy angle you see

.

Ben.

Toker · 9 Jul 2008 at 08:56

mrk said:
Won't be so reflective after it gets pooped on!

tell me about it, there are seagulls nesting on the roof of the house next to me so I have to wash my car about 50 times a day!

SoliD · 9 Jul 2008 at 11:37

Toker said:
as mentioned g3 is heavy cutting, so would have to be followed up with a finishing polish. It always needs a bit of water added to it, so can be a bit messy. The g4 doesn't need water

Ta, will probably give it a miss then and get some of that merzerna you were talking about for hand application.

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