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myshirt · 24-01-2015 7:17pm

You shouldn't leave them dry, but it can happen. Apply away from sunlight, most people get that, but also very cold panels can cause drying, or frozen snow foam/lance solution / tfr.

I'm was wondering would you nearly have to polish to remove the after effect.

Curran · 24-01-2015 7:20pm

To be fair, neither should happen - if snowfoam, TFR, etc get frozen to the car....what do you do when your windscreen is frozen?
Lash a bucket of lukewarm water over the affected area!

And you shouldnt be using TFR! :P

Slattsy · 24-01-2015 7:24pm

Anyone know anything about Keoghs
http://www.keoghscarvaleting.com/index.html

Mr Detail · 24-01-2015 7:34pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Anyone know anything about Keoghs
http://www.keoghscarvaleting.com/index.html

Very nice and genuine guy and turns out good work from what I seen.

Curran · 24-01-2015 7:35pm

Dont know Trevor - but follow him on Twitter, and he seems to turn out some really nice work!

bbari · 24-01-2015 9:46pm

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After washing and drying the car, i applied the Autoglym Rapid Detailer. when i was wiping it off it was leaving black spots which look like kind of tar. They disappeared when i wiped it off with the wet towel which i had used to dry the car. Any idea why that happens? I didn't leave the detailer long or anything. These marks only appeared after i wiped off detailer with a dry mf cloth...

Gordy6040 · 26-01-2015 11:38am

Meguiar's DA Power System
Does anyone have any opinions on this as a polishing tool? Details from halfords here

Curran · 26-01-2015 12:01pm

Interesting, seems like a good idea. Id reserve judgement until using it, but in reality Im not sure how effective it would be. It looks like its a bit awkward to use, your hand holding the trigger on the drill is quite high making it an awkward posture...not ideal doing a whole car, though, it probably wouldn't be an issue on vertical panels.

quadrifoglio verde · 26-01-2015 12:05pm

Gordy6040 wrote: »

Meguiar's DA Power System
Does anyone have any opinions on this as a polishing tool? Details from halfords here

For correction, I'd say it isn't worth while, as the rpm isn't high enough.
And you're better of waxing your car by hand, if you've ever waxed a car with a da, you'll know why

Mr Detail · 26-01-2015 1:12pm

For another 50 quid or so you'd have a das6 polisher, and I know that's quite a bit more but it would be worth it in my opinion.

I haven't used the above of course but it looks awkward and the fact it's around a while and not that popular speaks volumes in my opinion.

Curran · 26-01-2015 1:53pm

bbari wrote: »

After washing and drying the car, i applied the Autoglym Rapid Detailer. when i was wiping it off it was leaving black spots which look like kind of tar. They disappeared when i wiped it off with the wet towel which i had used to dry the car. Any idea why that happens? I didn't leave the detailer long or anything. These marks only appeared after i wiped off detailer with a dry mf cloth...

That is very strange bbari - only for you said it was like tar, thats what I would have said!

What have you got on the paintwork, not that it should make any difference really.

bbari · 26-01-2015 2:16pm

Curran wrote: »

That is very strange bbari - only for you said it was like tar, thats what I would have said!

What have you got on the paintwork, not that it should make any difference really.

Sorry, I should have taken better pics!

A couple of week after buying the car (Sep) I put a coat of 845, a month later, a coat of Fusso, then a few later a coat of Softt99 King of Gloss. . As I said above, these marks appeared when I was wiping off the AG quick detailer,

The madness crazy towel cloth i was wiping with was used for buffing wax before - could it be due to that as I never washed the towel after using 3/4 times ? or the only other thing i could thinks of is .. could it be due to a cold morning ?

I'm not an expert but i think the surface is pretty smooth and it beads well-ish

, not sure if this means that surface is clean. This is the pic this morning..

Curran · 26-01-2015 2:24pm

Looks good to me!

Gordy6040 · 26-01-2015 4:14pm

Mr Detail wrote: »

For another 50 quid or so you'd have a das6 polisher, and I know that's quite a bit more but it would be worth it in my opinion.

I haven't used the above of course but it looks awkward and the fact it's around a while and not that popular speaks volumes in my opinion.

I always figured that they were more expensive .

Ah, so the Das 6 a standard rather then a brand or model.
I see this one here which looks like a standard enough piece of kit. Anywhere in Ireland these things are available from? just wondering if i can save on the postage.

Cheers

*Kol* · 28-01-2015 2:44pm

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

For correction, I'd say it isn't worth while, as the rpm isn't high enough.
And you're better of waxing your car by hand, if you've ever waxed a car with a da, you'll know why

So is there any need to have a DA polishing machine at all if your car is fairly swirl free and you really take care washing, claying and waxing it? I spotted one for not bad money and was thinking of getting it, but how much would i use it in reality?

Mr Detail · 28-01-2015 2:50pm

Gordy6040 wrote: »

I always figured that they were more expensive .

Ah, so the Das 6 a standard rather then a brand or model.
I see this one here which looks like a standard enough piece of kit. Anywhere in Ireland these things are available from? just wondering if i can save on the postage.

Cheers

The das6 is kind of recognised as the best beginner friendly da. A good few companies rebrand them but they are essentially the exact same piece of kit. I have one left in Stock as it happens. Ha ha.

Kol in fairness if your happy with your paint and the finish there is no need for a da. Some people quite like using them for applying all in one polishes and glazes as well but it's mainly down to the individual I guess.

*Kol* · 28-01-2015 4:03pm

Mr Detail wrote: »

The das6 is kind of recognised as the best beginner friendly da. A good few companies rebrand them but they are essentially the exact same piece of kit. I have one left in Stock as it happens. Ha ha.

Kol in fairness if your happy with your paint and the finish there is no need for a da. Some people quite like using them for applying all in one polishes and glazes as well but it's mainly down to the individual I guess.

Thanks for the reply. I might use it on the camper to bring up the finish as its badly in need. Would save a lot of elbow grease over an area that big. What's your opinion about waffle pads vs flat pads for the DA?

Mr Detail · 28-01-2015 4:23pm

Its just a personal preference but I am not a fan of the waffle pads, not that they don't work or anything. I prefer "flat" foam pads, although I use lake country and cg hexlogic pads and they are not completely flat either.

Certainly make doing the camper a bit easier on the arm anyway.

*Kol* · 28-01-2015 5:38pm

Just after sitting into the car and have made a scratch with a rivet on my jeans. Black Audi leather. Is there something I can get to touch it up or colour where I have scratched?

Heathen · 29-01-2015 1:26am

Lads,

for small scratch to clear coat i want to rub approx 2000 grit wet... and then hit it with polishing compound to bring the shine back..... would a DA polisher do the trick here or would it be a job for a rotary?

I have read somewhere that a DA is only good for swirl removal and not good for paint correction type stuff?

H

Curran · 29-01-2015 2:09am

DA will do the same job as a rotary, but it will take longer, but less risk involved.

Heathen · 29-01-2015 2:10am

Thanks Curran

H

vectra · 29-01-2015 2:52am

Curran wrote: »

DA will do the same job as a rotary, but it will take longer, but less risk involved.

Different pad/polish combos can help as well.

But I can verify that a DA is well capable of VAG paint.

Flood · 30-01-2015 2:04am

I must tint out a few windows in the jeep and wondering what is the best thing to add to water to use in the spray bottle? thanks.

vectra · 30-01-2015 10:21am

Flood wrote: »

I must tint out a few windows in the jeep and wondering what is the best thing to add to water to use in the spray bottle? thanks.

When I used to tint my windows many moons ago I use a drop of fairy liquid in the water sprayed on.

Asmooh · 30-01-2015 5:03pm

IS it allowed to have a "drift" spoiler on your car and still pass the check-up?
Are there rules how wide it can be, or what material?

is carbon allowed in Ireland? like carbon hood, carbon spoiler

bbari · 31-01-2015 8:29pm

Guys - is this ok for your paintwork ?

I am using one currently and AFAIK it hasn't done any damage!

Noccy_Mondy · 31-01-2015 9:40pm

bbari wrote:

Guys - is this ok for your paintwork ? I am using one currently and AFAIK it hasn't done any damage!

I dear god hope so, it's them I've been using this past year.

nd · 31-01-2015 11:22pm

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I dear god hope so, it's them I've been using this past year.

Same here. I'll get a couple of sets if they're available on whatever day, just to have clean ones.

Curran · 31-01-2015 11:27pm

Certainly better than a traditional sponge! With using the two bucket method, there probably wont be a whole lot of difference to an expensive mitt....have a good feel of it, check it for potential to scratching...quality wont be outstanding, but sure at that price, ye cant complain....grab a few of them; and sure if ye have to bin them after 7-8 washed, no massive loss!

Just my honest opinion!

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