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SBPhoto · 21-09-2015 1:07am

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Just to add to what FN said, AutoWheel is a dedicated wheel cleaner with some fallout remover in it. It's best used as part of your normal wash if you've spent the time totally decontaminating your alloys with Korrosol which is the same thing as Iron X or Iron Cleanse due to the fact that it contains some fallout remover so you won't have to do a full decontamination for a long time as it's kept at bay.

Both AutoWheel and Korrosol are made by Bilt Hamber.

Also when you do get your alloys really clean Collinite Wax is a great sealant on them, makes washing them a stroll in future even with the brake dust.

MetzgerMeister · 21-09-2015 1:14am

My usual job is deiron, dry, IPA wipedown, CG wheel guard and 2 coats of collinite.

Ardennes1944 · 25-09-2015 8:08pm

After a year of not having a car due to moving abroad I got sick of public transport even here in Switzerland.

I will be returning home at christmas and bringing all my detailing stuff with me, DA, pads, menzerna, colly 476s etc.

I wouldnt mind buying a new wax and sealant though as my Jetseal is years old and the 476s is a bit of a pain to apply sometimes even though it leaves a nice, long lasting finish.

Im looking for recommendations for a good wax and sealant for a Royal blue coloured car.

Ive seen Dodo Blue Velvet and Purple Haze recommended so far. Any others?

MetzgerMeister · 25-09-2015 8:12pm

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

After a year of not having a car due to moving abroad I got sick of public transport even here in Switzerland.

I will be returning home at christmas and bringing all my detailing stuff with me, DA, pads, menzerna, colly 476s etc.

I wouldnt mind buying a new wax and sealant though as my Jetseal is years old and the 476s is a bit of a pain to apply sometimes even though it leaves a nice, long lasting finish.

Im looking for recommendations for a good wax and sealant for a Royal blue coloured car.

Ive seen Dodo Blue Velvet and Purple Haze recommended so far. Any others?

Great to see you around these parts again man!

You coming back for good or just holidays?

I've been told that Fusso Dark is probably the best thing on the market for dark coloured cars. I've been using Collinite 845 for a long time now and I fancy a change.

Foxhole Norman · 25-09-2015 8:15pm

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Im looking for recommendations for a good wax and sealant for a Royal blue coloured car.

Ive seen Dodo Blue Velvet and Purple Haze recommended so far. Any others?

I and a few others on here use Fusso, find it fantastic. It's a sealant which I plan on topping off with King Of Gloss as the wax.

This is mine right buffing off:

Good luck with the car!

Ardennes1944 · 25-09-2015 8:15pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Great to see you around these parts again man!

You coming back for good or just holidays?

I've been told that Fusso Dark is probably the best thing on the market for dark coloured cars. I've been using Collinite 845 for a long time now and I fancy a change.

Thanks chief, its been a while!

Only back for Christmas hols.

I'll have a look at Fusso now, although I have heard good things about 845 too, thanks.

MetzgerMeister · 25-09-2015 8:19pm

The only thing I have against 845 is that it's very hard to clean the applicator pad afterwards. If you put it in the washing machine, all the other clothes come out smelling of it. You have to spend a while squeezing it out of the pad and you'd wonder if it's worth it since they're cheap enough.

Foxhole Norman · 25-09-2015 8:22pm

DO NOT wash a Fusso applicator with clothes, unless you like all your clothes to smell of Petrol :pac:

Ardennes1944 · 25-09-2015 8:22pm

Where did you get the Fusso Foxhole?

Foxhole Norman · 25-09-2015 8:23pm

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Where did you get the Fusso Foxhole?

I used Mrdetailireland.com think it was €33 including 2 day shipping.

bbari · 25-09-2015 9:57pm

Another vote for Fusso

bbari · 25-09-2015 10:54pm

Guys, I applied a coat of Fusso and Authentic in May, then another coat of Authentic in July. The beads are dying and also Just before the winter I would like to top up the protection. I was thinking to top up the protection now and then do it again in December

.

Should I just apply the coat of Fusso as it is or should I use APC to remove all the layers before I start again ?

MetzgerMeister · 25-09-2015 10:56pm

Apply it as is. You're only creating work for yourself otherwise.

bbari · 25-09-2015 11:00pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Apply it as is. You're only creating work for yourself otherwise.

Will the bonding of the wax with the body (is that the correct term?

) be as good ?

MetzgerMeister · 25-09-2015 11:06pm

Maybe not but I don't think it will be noticeably different especially if you plan on applying another coat in December.

I know where you're coming from though and you're right but it's a lot of work I think. In future what I would do if I were you is what vectra told me to do - strip everything off back to the paint, apply 1 coat of Fusso, wait 24 hours and apply a second coat and leave it at that.

Mister Jingles · 25-09-2015 11:09pm

This is a serious question in case anyone thinks I'm trolling.

When yous are all talking about using a APC I was always under the assumption that yous meant a car/motor approved one but do some of yous seriously use the likes of Flash and other brands that you could pick up in your local Dunnes ?

Noccy_Mondy · 25-09-2015 11:11pm

Mister Jingles wrote:

When yous are all talking about using a APC I was always under the assumption that yous meant a car/motor approved one but do some of yous seriously use the likes of Flash and other brands that you could pick up in your local Dunnes ?

Yus, aldi have a lovely one called "ocean breeze". Cheap as chips.

punisher5112 · 25-09-2015 11:12pm

Mister Jingles wrote: »

This is a serious question in case anyone thinks I'm trolling.

When yous are all talking about using a APC I was always under the assumption that yous meant a car/motor approved one but do some of yous seriously use the likes of Flash and other brands that you could pick up in your local Dunnes ?

Yes correct.

All purpose cleaner.

Strips any old wax/ deposits

bbari · 25-09-2015 11:15pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Maybe not but I don't think it will be noticeably different especially if you plan on applying another coat in December.

I know where you're coming from though and you're right but it's a lot of work I think. In future what I would do if I were you is what vectra told me to do - strip everything off back to the paint, apply 1 coat of Fusso, wait 24 hours and apply a second coat and leave it at that.

Yeh, I was going to quote Vectra on this too i.e. applying Authentic gives that extra shine but the beads die. Removing layers using an APC isn't really much of extra work i.e. wash couple of times with APC and rinse down ? I should probably do it if thats a proper way to do it ? The only thing is, I won't be able to just leave it parked for 24 hours over the weekend and apply another coat

Mister Jingles wrote: »

This is a serious question in case anyone thinks I'm trolling.

When yous are all talking about using a APC I was always under the assumption that yous meant a car/motor approved one but do some of yous seriously use the likes of Flash and other brands that you could pick up in your local Dunnes ?

Yes, you can see in the above pic, its just normal APC. I read that an APC is an APC, I hope I am not screwing up anything using Lidl branded APC

Mister Jingles · 25-09-2015 11:16pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Yes correct.

All purpose cleaner.

Strips any old wax/ deposits

And that is all it would be used for yeah ? Just stripping ?

MetzgerMeister · 25-09-2015 11:21pm

Mister Jingles wrote: »

This is a serious question in case anyone thinks I'm trolling.

When yous are all talking about using a APC I was always under the assumption that yous meant a car/motor approved one but do some of yous seriously use the likes of Flash and other brands that you could pick up in your local Dunnes ?

APC is APC. Personally I've always used Meguiars APC but it doesn't smell great. If anything it smells cheap and you'd get sick of it fairly easily.

bbari wrote: »

Yeh, I was going to quote Vectra on this too i.e. applying Authentic gives that extra shine but the beads die. Removing layers using an APC isn't really much of extra work i.e. wash couple of times with APC and rinse down ? I should probably do it if thats a proper way to do it ? The only thing is, I won't be able to just leave it parked for 24 hours over the weekend and apply another coat

I would much prefer to just have Fusso on top and have great beading and not have them die. Personally I don't think one would notice any extra shine especially on a car with such good paintwork as your and vectra's.

What you're going to do IS the proper way. I'm coming from the side of someone with a bad lower back.....seems like a lot of unnecessary pain :P

Mister Jingles · 25-09-2015 11:21pm

bbari wrote: »

Yes, you can see in the above pic, its just normal APC. I read that an APC is an APC, I hope I am not screwing up anything using Lidl branded APC

Yeah I'm very familiar with the APC in your picture, we use it to was the floors in work so that's what made it catch my eye.

I'm guessing that the likes of that will do just as good of a job as something from chemical guys or megures that probably cost 3-4 times the amount ?

Noccy_Mondy · 25-09-2015 11:52pm

Mister Jingles wrote:

And that is all it would be used for yeah ? Just stripping ?

A lot use it to clean interior plastics, gives a matte finish.

I prefer son of a gun though, leaves a shiny finish.

vectra · 26-09-2015 12:31am

Just to add my 2c worth in this topic.
If it were me prepping my car for winter, 2 x half days is not much work

Wash with Fairy ~ apc solution.
Detar
Wash
Clay
Wash
2 x Wipedown with Carpro eraser.
This should only take an hour or so in total

very light coat of Fusso
Buff
24 hours later
second coat of fusso very light again.
Take it easy for the rest of the winter.
That Fusso is totally underestimated. I would rate it much better than 845 and I was a firm believer in that stuff as you all know.

But through testing this myself. preference is Fusso on its own.
Nothing under it and nothing over it. Not even QD.
It just spoils the effect on it.

MetzgerMeister · 26-09-2015 12:36am

Thanks for your €20.00 input there veccy

vectra · 26-09-2015 1:02am

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Thanks for your €20.00 input there veccy

Did you collect the new motor yet?

MetzgerMeister · 26-09-2015 8:03am

vectra wrote: »

Did you collect the new motor yet?

Today's the day

vectra · 26-09-2015 9:17am

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Today's the day

You will be like Niall Horan today
"One 3R3ction"

nd · 26-09-2015 9:25am

Can the fusso stuff be bought in Ireland yet?

Edit: oh I see mrdetailireland sell it but is sold out.

edit 2: 26 euro delivered from Poland dark light

MetzgerMeister · 26-09-2015 9:29am

nd wrote: »

Can the fusso stuff be bought in Ireland yet?

The only place I know it's stocked is over the road from me in Cashel. Mr Detail

vectra · 26-09-2015 9:50am

nd wrote: »

Can the fusso stuff be bought in Ireland yet?

Edit: oh I see mrdetailireland sell it but is sold out.

Get it in the UK and send it over via Parcelmotel?

bbari · 26-09-2015 10:35am

vectra wrote:

very light coat of Fusso Buff 24 hours later second coat of fusso very light again. Take it easy for the rest of the winter. That Fusso is totally underestimated. I would rate it much better than 845 and I was a firm believer in that stuff as you all know.

Sorry if it's a stupid question!

Does it matter if the second coat is after a week instead of 24 hours later?

Curran · 26-09-2015 10:47am

bbari wrote: »

Sorry if it's a stupid question!

Does it matter if the second coat is after a week instead of 24 hours later?

Other than the car picking up contamination during the week, no issue!

Foxhole Norman · 27-09-2015 2:29pm

Well, looks like I have to strip the wax and do some extra buffing

Curran · 27-09-2015 2:53pm

Why is that?

edburg · 27-09-2015 3:16pm

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Well, looks like I have to strip the wax and do some extra buffing

Looks like you need to explain yourself to :P

Foxhole Norman · 27-09-2015 3:17pm

A rake of scratches seem to have found it's way onto my passenger rear quarter! Eye sore!

edburg · 27-09-2015 3:35pm

Bummer, car park scratches or hedge like scratches from driving down the lanes.

Curran · 27-09-2015 4:23pm

Since polishing or that were there and hidden by the polishing oils?

Foxhole Norman · 27-09-2015 4:34pm

Curran wrote: »

Since polishing or that were there and hidden by the polishing oils?

Since polishing, definitely weren't there before, must've clipped a hedge or something.

Curran · 27-09-2015 7:13pm

Nightmare - hopefully they wont take took much work to correct!

Mister Jingles · 27-09-2015 7:26pm

Just back from japfest, probably the best I've ever seen it and I've been to it 4 times. Was nice to see a few cleaning/detailing stands their, autoglym been one of them.

ShaunieVW · 02-10-2015 9:24pm

Im looking to buy a couple of pads for my DA, Im unsure which pads I need though? I wont be tackling anything serious, so mainly light to medium defects. To start out with Ill be looking to get 2 5.5" pads, Im unsure which colours I need though, I was thinking green( medium cut) and blue(light polish/finishing pad) would this be the correct thinking? regards polish I have Chemical Guys 3n polish it claims to be an all rounder, but dunno whether I need a more dedicated polish from the likes of the menzerna range?

Any advice appreciated!

Curran · 03-10-2015 10:57am

Is the car a VW?
If so, the paintwork will be quite hard. The green pad would probably be fine, but the blue will be a little soft. I'd look more towards the black.
For the polish; 3n will do a job, but a dedicated polish will do a better job. CarPro Fixer is a good option, as it's a great all rounder. You just need to change the pad to change the amount it cuts. The CarPro Reflect is just needed for the final stage.

ShaunieVW · 03-10-2015 12:33pm

It's an Audi A3, great I'll look at them so and get something ordered from yourselves, was look at the fixer too. Trying to restraint myself from getting too much as I know I can get carried away and we all know it's gets expensive then!

Foxhole Norman · 05-10-2015 9:32pm

I've now got myself hooked up with a unit so cleaning in the rain is now no problem, my car is in dire need of a clean and I'm having withdrawals from not detailing anything

Foxhole Norman · 09-10-2015 10:24pm

Has anyone any experience with AMMO NYC? Tempted to try out a few of their stuff, my own is running out and would like to try something else.

edburg · 10-10-2015 8:48am

Yes very good stuff, they work very well together.

Love wheel cleaner and the hydrate is quite unique for helping to dry cars.

Only thing is he only sells in the single containers, have asked a few times about getting bulk containers for some items but he hasn't got round to it.

Still using his shampoos at minute and have few bottles of skin and mud tyre gel.

Foxhole Norman · 11-10-2015 1:03am

edburg wrote: »

Yes very good stuff, they work very well together.

Love wheel cleaner and the hydrate is quite unique for helping to dry cars.

Only thing is he only sells in the single containers, have asked a few times about getting bulk containers for some items but he hasn't got round to it.

Still using his shampoos at minute and have few bottles of skin and mud tyre gel.

Sounds pretty good! Will probably give them a belt so!

JoeA3 · 11-10-2015 12:59pm

One car cleaning job I absolutely detest and can never do properly is clean the inside of the windscreen. Complete pig of a job. And you think you've done it only to drive into the sun and see loads of streaks!

Well I finally found the answer. Get down to Lidl, pick this up for €4. I can confirm its genius, does exactly what it says on the tin!

The handle is telescopic and the head is thin enough to get right into the corners and bottom of screen with minimum effort. It comes with a couple of microfibre "socks" that you pop onto the head.

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