No rust is showing. I already got 2 different touch-up kits the paint will not adhere though it needs filling & priming first as 1mm deep. I got a pro booked or tomorrow now it's only a tiny area but bothers me a lot so willing to spend £££ for a pro to make it go away & carefully blend the triple layer!
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Couldn’t sleep last night so gave EuroCarParts a browse to find the majority of Soft99 Wax’s discounted.
Decided to go for Water Block Super Spash (300g - £13.49) it’s apparently extremely easy to remove unlike some of their other variants which can be stubborn to remove.
The plann is to lay down a base coat of Fusso F7 followed by Water Block (It can be layered and this combination works well apparently)
I originally wanted to try King of Gloss as it’s known for it’s darkening/tinting effect of the paint but with it being slightly more expensive, less durable more difficult to remove I decided to give it a miss, perhaps a summer wax option.
For anyone wanting to try Fusso Coat F7 is available from ECP for £9.89 - It’s said to perform the same but with far easier application and removal just suffering with a decreased durability at 7 months instead of 12.
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Decided to go for Water Block Super Spash (300g - £13.49) it’s apparently extremely easy to remove unlike some of their other variants which can be stubborn to remove.
The plann is to lay down a base coat of Fusso F7 followed by Water Block (It can be layered and this combination works well apparently)
I originally wanted to try King of Gloss as it’s known for it’s darkening/tinting effect of the paint but with it being slightly more expensive, less durable more difficult to remove I decided to give it a miss, perhaps a summer wax option.
For anyone wanting to try Fusso Coat F7 is available from ECP for £9.89 - It’s said to perform the same but with far easier application and removal just suffering with a decreased durability at 7 months instead of 12.
Helpful blog which covers Soft99 Waxes and which is suitable for you in a good amount of detail.
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use a brush first to move them so you can then hoover them up ?
I don't use a dyson, but i use the standard angled "Nozzle"
I don't use a dyson, but i use the standard angled "Nozzle"
Also found this little electronic air duster works great for shifting dirt from carpet edges so that it's easier to hoover up.
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Also great for drying the car around shut lines, mirrors and the usual places that water lurks waiting to drip out onto a freshly dried car
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Also great for drying the car around shut lines, mirrors and the usual places that water lurks waiting to drip out onto a freshly dried car
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I think I saw that when I browsed the website any good to do whole Car?
I use a drying towel and then go over the crevices with the blower. Not sure how long the charge lasts but I forgot to charge it after using it for a few weeks and still was able to finish off a car.
Much cheaper than the car detailing ones and handheld too.
Much cheaper than the car detailing ones and handheld too.
looking for some advice on a new Pressure washer for car washing duties. budget circa £400 previous good experience of Nilfisk many moons ago only needs are a decent pressure and the ability to slap a snow foam lance on the end. what would be the suggestions?
i guess also a recommendation for a decent snow foam lance would be useful too
nice car back on the drive so its back to 2bm and staying away from the hand car washes, no doubt my daily will also be thankful
i guess also a recommendation for a decent snow foam lance would be useful too
nice car back on the drive so its back to 2bm and staying away from the hand car washes, no doubt my daily will also be thankful
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i was talking about jet washes just the other day didn't i ?
well today after work i used one
here's why :
left work yesterday, tractor decides to pull out 100 yards in front of me from a field
you can guess what happened next
being as its a built up residential area
all the parked cars and all the moving car got covered in MUD (inc mine)
so went to the jet wash, only £1.50 to rinse it all off
BUT, it was really THICK on my wing mirror, i got most of it off, but a bit left, without scrubbing , best way to loosen / dissolve it ? will snow foam do it ?
well today after work i used one
here's why :
left work yesterday, tractor decides to pull out 100 yards in front of me from a field
you can guess what happened next
being as its a built up residential area
all the parked cars and all the moving car got covered in MUD (inc mine)
so went to the jet wash, only £1.50 to rinse it all off
BUT, it was really THICK on my wing mirror, i got most of it off, but a bit left, without scrubbing , best way to loosen / dissolve it ? will snow foam do it ?
to be honest with my last two cars and my current car i have used a professional detailer who visits me once every two months - spends about a day and charges £100
and scuffs are machined polished out
BUT
when i bought each of the last three cars (all pre owned) the first visit is the most expensive as he has to strip way all existing residue and machine polish the whole car to provide a perfect starting point - if you know what to look for even brand new cars have a less than perfect paint finish most commonly with the final clearcoat (typically 'orange peel')
many buyers of new supercars/hyper cars have a detailer work on the car before they actually use it - eg ceramic coatings etc
once my car is being looked after i ensure that when it goes in for service it does not get a Courtesy Wash (Landrover in my case) - they can cause havoc to a detailed car with their dirty sponges - be warned
is the expenses justified?
well, my last two cars were sold without being advertised - people knew them and asked for first 'dibs' if i decided to sell
and scuffs are machined polished out
BUT
when i bought each of the last three cars (all pre owned) the first visit is the most expensive as he has to strip way all existing residue and machine polish the whole car to provide a perfect starting point - if you know what to look for even brand new cars have a less than perfect paint finish most commonly with the final clearcoat (typically 'orange peel')
many buyers of new supercars/hyper cars have a detailer work on the car before they actually use it - eg ceramic coatings etc
once my car is being looked after i ensure that when it goes in for service it does not get a Courtesy Wash (Landrover in my case) - they can cause havoc to a detailed car with their dirty sponges - be warned
is the expenses justified?
well, my last two cars were sold without being advertised - people knew them and asked for first 'dibs' if i decided to sell
South West Water have imposed a hosepipe ban in this area so I haven't been able to wash my car, how I want, for over 2 months now.
However reading over the 'discretionary exemptions' it says the following.
However reading over the 'discretionary exemptions' it says the following.
- Cleaning a private motor vehicle using specific low water use apparatus such as pressure washers
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looking for some advice on a new Pressure washer for car washing duties. budget circa £400 previous good experience of Nilfisk many moons ago only needs are a decent pressure and the ability to slap a snow foam lance on the end. what would be the suggestions?
i guess also a recommendation for a decent snow foam lance would be useful too
AVA - without a doubt.
Picked up Autobrite - Repel (Glass Sealant) for almost half price today.
Going to apply it to the wipers as recommend and cross everything possible that there is no wiper judder
I nearly got that, went for h2o one instead. Works well, though I might add some ag glass polish too as the house glass cleaner leaves wet spots.
I have a bottle of AG Glass Polish which I will prep the Glass with using followed by an IPA Panel Wipe.
H2GO is it? Did you apply it to the wipers, I’ve believe it’s a key step otherwise you get wiper judder.
I paid only £6 (RRP is almost £14) I generally rate Autobrite products and find when not buying direct offers pop up all of the time.
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I didn't, which I did used to do with ag glass polish. But no judder when I used them the other day!
Yeah H2GO, would've went for the autobrite if I'd seen it at that price.
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I used this as an excuse to clean mine before Trax this year. Got some looks from passers by but whatever.
I don't normally venture into this part of the forum as I don't have a motor but my missus' daughters bf just got a car so I thought I'd get him some car related stuff for his Christmas (yes I know it's only October!) The simple gift would be car cleaning stuff. So the question is whats the go to cleaning gear?
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