* The Car Cleaning Thread *

grudas · 14 Mar 2019 at 08:47

LiE said:
So after the curing it still had a streaky finish, but after using the car a few times that has gone (rubbed off I imagine). The leather feels very nice now, very smooth and soft. Next time I'm going to try and apply a little more carefully and ensure there isn't anything on the MF applicator.

did you apply it as per instructions?

LiE · 14 Mar 2019 at 08:51

grudas said:
did you apply it as per instructions?

Yea I followed the instructions on PB website - https://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/gyeon-q2-leathercoat

I suspect there may have been something on the MF applicator, I can't remember the last time I used it and it may have been for some interior dressing. I'll use a different one on the rest of the car to check.

grudas · 14 Mar 2019 at 09:23

LiE said:
Yea I followed the instructions on PB website - https://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/gyeon-q2-leathercoat

I suspect there may have been something on the MF applicator, I can't remember the last time I used it and it may have been for some interior dressing. I'll use a different one on the rest of the car to check.

weird! yeah I usually try to either use a freshly washed mf cloth or new if I have them...

LiE · 14 Mar 2019 at 09:26

grudas said:
weird! yeah I usually try to either use a freshly washed mf cloth or new if I have them...

Yea I'm the same. I'll see how I get on on my passenger seat when I get time. Pleased with the finish now though, very nice. Looks a lovely matte and feels amazing.

Steedie · 14 Mar 2019 at 09:55

I'm amazed you feel that much of a difference given your car is a year old, unless you give it an absolute battering getting in and out and are generally just a grubby bar steward

LiE · 14 Mar 2019 at 09:59

Steedie said:
I'm amazed you feel that much of a difference given your car is a year old, unless you give it an absolute battering getting in and out and are generally just a grubby bar steward

I guess there will always be a small build up on the surface from daily use. Cleaning it did remove some dirt, it now now feels very slippy to sit on.

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2019 at 11:32

LiE said:
I guess there will always be a small build up on the surface from daily use. Cleaning it did remove some dirt, it now now feels very slippy to sit on.

Oh, do not use PERL on leather, even though it says you can...i mean it works but it feels like soap. And don't put it on rubber floor mats...lol hilarious results ensured when people try to get in, especially if your car is low.

robj20 · 14 Mar 2019 at 12:49

I don't rate PERL, tried it on a few things and don't like it on any of them.

LiE · 14 Mar 2019 at 12:50

Raymond Lin said:
Oh, do not use PERL on leather, even though it says you can...i mean it works but it feels like soap. And don't put it on rubber floor mats...lol hilarious results ensured when people try to get in, especially if your car is low.

I don't have PERL so no risk there. I'm impressed with Leathercoat, just need to nail the application. Interested to hear your feedback when you've had a play.

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2019 at 13:29

LiE said:
I don't have PERL so no risk there. I'm impressed with Leathercoat, just need to nail the application. Interested to hear your feedback when you've had a play.

It would be interesting cleaning a seat that has done 8 years/50,000 miles.

grudas · 14 Mar 2019 at 13:49

Raymond Lin said:
It would be interesting cleaning a seat that has done 8 years/50,000 miles.

Hmm my lexus seats have done 115k and 10+ years.

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2019 at 14:16

grudas said:
Hmm my lexus seats have done 115k and 10+ years.

I can compare it to my rear seats, which in the time that I've had it, it's been sat on about 5 times.

Del Lardo · 14 Mar 2019 at 15:16

Any thoughts on Touchless dryers like https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/bigboi/blowr-mini.aspx ?

Seems like a bit of a gimmick but I do love a nice gimmick

LiE · 14 Mar 2019 at 15:30

Del Lardo said:
Any thoughts on Touchless dryers like https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/bigboi/blowr-mini.aspx ?

Seems like a bit of a gimmick but I do love a nice gimmick

I'd say you're better of buying some kind of RO/Filtered water system and not drying it at all.

Something like this would be interesting:

http://www.morethanpolish.com/maxi-filter-refillable-long-life-water-filter-system.asp

The dream being able to leave the car wet after a wash in the baking sun

no more having to dry like mad man to avoid water spots.

jpaul · 14 Mar 2019 at 16:58

LiE said:
So after the curing it still had a streaky finish, but after using the car a few times that has gone (rubbed off I imagine)

so the steering wheel/gator/k**b comes later, those are where the dirt lies ?
I always think I should do them once a month ... but, like the seats, warm weather is the best time .... like for plastics too

Raymond Lin · 14 Mar 2019 at 18:47

Just use the Gyeon leather stuff, will leave it overnight now. Getting a bit dark outside and can’t really tell what it looks like...hoping for a new car feel in the morning!

Shadowness · 14 Mar 2019 at 19:03

As it was dry this evening I managed to clean the car and try the Gyeon Q2 view. Not sure if I did it 'right'. I think I left the polish on for a bit too long as it took a lot of elbow grease to get it off. When it came to applying the Repel layer, I wasn't holding back on how much I used, but after applying quite a bit to the windscreen and the side windows (front only), I was left with about half a bottle. It states to use the whole bottle for the same!

I also gave the Q2 Tire a go too. Really impressed with how easy it was to apply. As it's a lot less viscous than the Megs tire gel I'm used to using, it was really easy to apply to the whole tyre, especially in all the writing etc on the side. I left it for about 15 mins, even after that, some parts looks a bit shiny, but I buffed it off with a MF as per instructions. We'll see how long it lasts.

Del Lardo · 14 Mar 2019 at 21:29

LiE said:
I'd say you're better of buying some kind of RO/Filtered water system and not drying it at all.

Something like this would be interesting:

http://www.morethanpolish.com/maxi-filter-refillable-long-life-water-filter-system.asp

The dream being able to leave the car wet after a wash in the baking sun no more having to dry like mad man to avoid water spots.

I was on the site looking for a new one of these https://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/aqua-gleam/0ppm-de-ionising-water-filter-12.aspx as my current one has worn out, the one you have posted looks to be a better option.

darrant1234 · 14 Mar 2019 at 23:48

I’ve got a race glaze filter and it’s great in the summer time. Although I’ve just it all seasons

Raymond Lin · 15 Mar 2019 at 09:02

LiE said:
Yea I'm the same. I'll see how I get on on my passenger seat when I get time. Pleased with the finish now though, very nice. Looks a lovely matte and feels amazing.

Okay, I let it set overnight, no streaking. It looks less shiny on the driver's side for sure, I should have taken a photo but I can tell it is definitely cleaner than before. It is more grey like the back seats. In terms of feel. I cleaned the steering wheel too and it is definitely more grip, not sticky, just loss that shine feel again.

I used to clean my living room sofa too, that brought out more dirt on the leather than the car actually.

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