The Beadophiles

vectra

Mc Love wrote: »

Can you spot the what's on the rear window? No not the hydrophobe

A rear windscreen wiper

Hal1

Smooth wiper from a citroen c3?

Mc Love

Boards motors sticker

MetzgerMeister

Mc Love wrote: »

Boards motors sticker

I suppose you're going to ask us if we can make out when your tax expires from the first picture?? :pac:

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I suppose you're going to ask us if we can make out when your tax expires from the first picture?? :pac:

Or when it is due a service.

MuppetCheck

Finally got the car cleaned up yesterday as it was in a sorry state with bug season and all.

Beading alright for something parked on a steep slope.

georgefalls

Eight month old AG HiDef, and still a decent bead

Curran

Such an under-rated wax!! Would be so much more expensive if produced by some of the other manufacturers.

Slattsy

Curran wrote: »

Such an under-rated wax!! Would be so much more expensive if produced by some of the other manufacturers.

Slightly off topic but..

Is it really that good Curran?
I've still a load of SRP at home... so doubt i'd need the EGP then if i got the Hi Def wax?

MetzgerMeister

HD Wax is good but personally I much prefer Collinite 845 for ease of application and removal. It's about the same when it comes to longevity.

Curran

Applied directly to the paintwork, no SRP, it is very good.

JAMES VTI S

Polish Angel Esclate & Master Sealant

georgefalls

Slattsy wrote: »

Slightly off topic but..

Is it really that good Curran?
I've still a load of SRP at home... so doubt i'd need the EGP then if i got the Hi Def wax?

AG HD is brilliant. Don't let the price put you off. A little goes a long way, so the tub lasts for years.
I've had mine about three years now, and used it dozens of times, and still got a fair bit left.
It won't "go off" with age, like some waxes.

MetzgerMeister

georgefalls wrote: »

AG HD is brilliant. Don't let the price put you off. A little goes a long way, so the tub lasts for years.
I've had mine about three years now, and used it dozens of times, and still got a fair bit left.
It won't "go off" with age, like some waxes.

What he should know is that due to its ingredients, it SHOULD be a lot more expensive but AutoGlym's main idea with HD wax was to produce a high-end wax that was affordable.

Slattsy

Cheers lads.
I do find the AG products very good, especially when you take into account the 3 for 2 offers in Halfords.
Any tips for applying the Hi Def wax. I mean apart from the proper prep and clay - should i use SRP before a coat or 2 of wax?

Curran

If your paintwork is swirled and you need to hide that then yes....otherwise no!
Remember the wax will hide some light defects. Best to try a test area....try find the worst panel and apply a small sectio and see if the wax alone will hide enough defects to satisfy you!

Slattsy

Curran wrote: »

If your paintwork is swirled and you need to hide that then yes....otherwise no!
Remember the wax will hide some light defects. Best to try a test area....try find the worst panel and apply a small sectio and see if the wax alone will hide enough defects to satisfy you!

I am never satisfied! Its a curse.

Joking aside, many swirls on motor. (Car was 4 yr old when i got bought it.)
So will def need some filler. I do find the SRP good in that respect.

Might sound a stupid question but is there a wax out there with a good volume of filler, so i could avoid using both a filler/polish and wax combo?

georgefalls

Slattsy wrote: »

I am never satisfied! Its a curse.

Joking aside, many swirls on motor. (Car was 4 yr old when i got bought it.)
So will def need some filler. I do find the SRP good in that respect.

Might sound a stupid question but is there a wax out there with a good volume of filler, so i could avoid using both a filler/polish and wax combo?

Get a DA on it, if you can... Sorted

Slattsy

georgefalls wrote: »

Get a DA on it, if you can... Sorted

Yeah I know, really love to get one on it.
It's only needs one going over really.

georgefalls

Slattsy wrote: »

Yeah I know, really love to get one on it.
It's only needs one going over really.

You anywhere near Carlow...? Come and borrow mine.. Do it here, in the garage..

MarkR

Been a while since my last visit here. Vrs is gone, now I have a focus. Quick wash and some collinite 845. Turned out very slick looking.

Hatfry

Very nice. Can anyone tell me where to get decent sized amounts of collinite 845 on the cheap?

vectra

Hatfry wrote: »

Very nice. Can anyone tell me where to get decent sized amounts of collinite 845 on the cheap?

You wont need decent amounts of it.
One bottle does a lot... a big lot.. and awful lot of coats and will last a very long time.

Get it from detailingshed.

mikeyod123

Finally got round to getting a good picture of the beading on a golf I done about two weeks using collinite 845. Happy with the beading for my first attempt at a detail

Slattsy

Collinite seems to be the dogs bollíx alright.

Spike Witwicky

That Collinite 845 seems to be really good. Some really good beading there.

MetzgerMeister

mikeyod123 wrote: »

Finally got round to getting a good picture of the beading on a golf I done about two weeks using collinite 845. Happy with the beading for my first attempt at a detail

You badly need to clay your car. That's why your beads aren't as "bubbly" as they should be with Collinite 845.

Slattsy

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You badly need to clay your car. That's why your beads aren't as "bubbly" as they should be with Collinite 845.

Am I safe to assume that claying will remove all lsp?
(only leaving the paint)

MetzgerMeister

Slattsy wrote: »

Am I safe to assume that claying will remove all lsp?
(only leaving the paint)

Yep claying will strip everything back to the lacquer.

vectra

Slattsy wrote: »

Am I safe to assume that claying will remove all lsp?
(only leaving the paint)

Yes,
Then Polish
Wash with APC and fairy liquid Mix.
Rinse
Rinse
Dry
apply 2 coats of 845.
Ta-daa..