Detailing chat

Curran

No way...paintwork every 3 months would be considered frequent.
Wheels would need more frequent attention.

Codpeas

I'll erm, just leave this here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013TK3EMS

Apparently it's "The Ultimate Detail Brush".

Off to get some popcorn...

MetzgerMeister

Codpeas wrote: »

I'll erm, just leave this here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013TK3EMS

Apparently it's "The Ultimate Detail Brush".

Off to get some popcorn...

Superb piece of kit!!!.......for detailing your toilet bowl :pac:

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Superb piece of kit!!!.......for detailing your toilet bowl :pac:

Or the soles of your boots after a mountain walk.:pac:

vintagevrs

Has anyone any advice on dying carpets? Think I will dye mine black as they are currently grey, and although not in bad shape I think black will look better. Then I will replace the mats too.

Anyone know where the best place to buy the dye would be?

Cheers

Foxhole Norman

Probably better off robbing one from a car that's breaking with a black carpet to be honest!

high horse

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Probably better off robbing one from a car that's breaking with a black carpet to be honest!

Did the E30 ever come with black carpets? I've never seen one with black carpets.

Gavman84

@Curran when will wheel woolies be back in stock? Must get some auto foam too try too!

edburg

vintagevrs wrote: »

Has anyone any advice on dying carpets? Think I will dye mine black as they are currently grey, and although not in bad shape I think black will look better. Then I will replace the mats too.

Anyone know where the best place to buy the dye would be?

Cheers

Try auto trimmer place, they most likely hold them.

Although swapping carpet seems best idea it can be a arse having to remove dash console and other interior trim that look so simple but are gauranteed to bite back once you start removing screews/clips.

vintagevrs

Cheers,

E30s don't come with black carpet from what I can see, or if they did it was rare so getting one from a breaking car isn't an option. I can take the carpet out handy enough as I have had it out before when I got the car. Just wanted to know was there a dye anyone on here would recommend as I figured if something is beyond cleaning and dye was needed ye lot might know

Cheensbo

Touch up questions fellers,

Have never used one before, but I bought a touch up kit for my Caldina, i have a few stonechips and general blemishes that i would like to take care of, the car is painted with toyota super white ii (040) which is a single stage paint,

Firstly, as can see in the pic below, theres a lacquer included in the pack, ive been told the lacquer is used to act as a hardener of sorts? Does this sound like the right idea?

Secondly, would it be best to do the touching ups as part of a full decontamination, polishing & sealing routine, or would it be ok to clean back small areas with ipa and apply locally then seal after some curing time?

Any hints / tips / warnings / advice would be welcomed

Ron Burgundy II

I would be of the opinion of doing a full decon of the car as you described.

I've never used a touch up paint so can't advice but have seen it a detailer on youtube use a toothpick to apply the paint to stone chips check out WhiteDetails. Warning the vlogs are long.

alanhiggyno1

OK guys been following this thread for awhile. Getting my car fully detailed on the outside including wheels and everything. Car is getting a nice wax and sealant and touching up few light scratches on my BMW. been quoted 500 . am I getting a good deal

vectra

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

OK guys been following this thread for awhile. Getting my car fully detailed on the outside including wheels and everything. Car is getting a nice wax and sealant and touching up few light scratches on my BMW. been quoted 500 . am I getting a good deal

Who is doing it?
500 seems a lot for just a wax.

alanhiggyno1

vectra wrote: »

Who is doing it?
500 seems a lot for just a wax.

Guy in Ennis just wondering what's the going rate on this. Wash wax sealant etc and restore my paintwork to showroom condition. My question is how long will it last for

punisher5112

If its a detail it would be worth it once machine correction is done.

Make sure they have a good reputation.

alanhiggyno1

punisher5112 wrote: »

If its a detail it would be worth it once machine correction is done.

Make sure they have a good reputation.

Ya it's all machine done and corrected just wondering was I getting bang for my buck ðŸ˜. Must invest in these products and a machine polisher. What's everyone using these days

Ron Burgundy II

€500 would get you the basic kit including a DA.

alanhiggyno1

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

€500 would get you the basic kit including a DA.

How long does these paint restoration last for b4 needing the treatment again

punisher5112

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

Ya it's all machine done and corrected just wondering was I getting bang for my buck ðŸ˜. Must invest in these products and a machine polisher. What's everyone using these days

If you get it done most important is getting 2buckets with grit guard, micro fibre dry me crazy towel, snow foam lance, micro fiber was mitt or lambs wool, then you need decent cleaning gear and likes of tar x and de iron. Look up detailingshed.com

These will help protect from getting swirls its not how but why you change and you will understand how much damage you can do not preparing right and using likes of a sponge or squiggy

alanhiggyno1

punisher5112 wrote: »

If you get it done most important is getting 2buckets with grit guard, micro fibre dry me crazy towel, snow foam lance, micro fiber was mitt or lambs wool, then you need decent cleaning gear and likes of tar x and de iron. Look up detailingshed.com

These will help protect from getting swirls its not how but why you change and you will understand how much damage you can do not preparing right and using likes of a sponge or squiggy

Ya will be finding out what he uses on my silver bmw and I'll go from there to try myself in few months again.he also wanted to coat my windscreen to repel the rain which is extra. Is it worth it

punisher5112

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

Ya will be finding out what he uses on my silver bmw and I'll go from there to try myself in few months again.he also wanted to coat my windscreen to repel the rain which is extra. Is it worth it

There is a lot you could do yourself I would have thought windows would be included to be honest.

I had a crack at it myself and you will be amazed at the difference even if not 100%

alanhiggyno1

punisher5112 wrote: »

There is a lot you could do yourself I would have thought windows would be included to be honest.

I had a crack at it myself and you will be amazed at the difference even if not 100%

Ya thats what I want to do myself in the next few months. It's booked in next Thursday so will post few pics of before and after. What's the best polisher everyone uses and other products ye use so I can buy

punisher5112

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

Ya thats what I want to do myself in the next few months. It's booked in next Thursday so will post few pics of before and after. What's the best polisher everyone uses and other products ye use so I can buy

Vectra, is the man in the know among many others.
I would suggest contact Curran he will look after you on the above posted detailing shed place that I know nothing about wink.wink

alanhiggyno1

punisher5112 wrote: »

Vectra, is the man in the know among many others.
I would suggest contact Curran he will look after you on the above posted detailing shed place that I know nothing about wink.wink

Cheers

vectra

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

Guy in Ennis just wondering what's the going rate on this. Wash wax sealant etc and restore my paintwork to showroom condition. My question is how long will it last for

May we ask exactly who is doing this for €500??
It definitely sounds extreme for a buff and a bit of wax.!!
You would have a ceramic coating for that.

alanhiggyno1

vectra wrote: »

May we ask exactly who is doing this for €500??
It definitely sounds extreme for a buff and a bit of wax.!!
You would have a ceramic coating for that.

Well what should I get for a decent price. Few scratches /blemishes I want removed or improved and somebody traded paint with me the other day and was quoted 350 by panel beater to repair but for extra 100 quid I could get the car back to showroom condition by doing the whole car. What should I do

PGE1970

vectra wrote: »

May we ask exactly who is doing this for €500??
It definitely sounds extreme for a buff and a bit of wax.!!
You would have a ceramic coating for that.

+1 on what Vectra says.

Alan, make sure that the person is a proper detailer and not a valeter with a DA.

I'd also ask him/her to outline exactly what products they propose to use. For example, look here:

http://eliteautoclean.com/detailing-services/

Elite do a 2 stage correction for a little over €500. It takes 2-3 days!! Whilst I haven't used them as they are a little away from me, they have a solid reputation from reviews on here. I expect that they are too far from you but it's an indication of what you should expect for that budget.

I'd also echo advise regarding your own products afterwards. It's pointless dropping €500 on a correction if you are using a sponge and dirty bucket the next week!

The lads here will point you in the right direction regarding products. They're a lively but good natured lot

alanhiggyno1

PGE1970 wrote: »

+1 on what Vectra says.

Alan, make sure that the person is a proper detailer and not a valeter with a DA.

I'd also ask him/her to outline exactly what products they propose to use. For example, look here:

http://eliteautoclean.com/detailing-services/

Elite do a 2 stage correction for a little over €500. It takes 2-3 days!! Whilst I haven't used them as they are a little away from me, they have a solid reputation from reviews on here. I expect that they are too far from you but it's an indication of what you should expect for that budget.

I'd also echo advise regarding your own products afterwards. It's pointless dropping €500 on a correction if you are using a sponge and dirty bucket the next week!

The lads here will point you in the right direction regarding products. They're a lively but good natured lot

Thank you for ur help

Curran

If you put up a list of what the person is doing for 500 quid we'd have a much better idea - but minimum you should be seeing; de-tar, de-iron or fallout removal, claybar treatment...if they arent mentioned, then ask how they will be going about decontaminating the paintwork. If you get a response like, huh, or we'll wash it; and you dont hear de-tar, de-iron, claybar, then consider walking away. There are too many lads jumping on the 'Detailing' band wagon, classing their work as a Detail when at best its a Valet.
For 500 quid, you'd be looking at 1.5 days work - if its being done in a day, there'd want to be two lads at it. Also, they'd want to be skilled with a polsiher - too many jobs getting done that look great as the polish or wax / sealant is masking the defects and in 2 or 3 weeks you then see holograms due to poor techniques / being rushed; and then you've another 500 to spend on a Detailer who knows what they are at!

As many have said, spending the 500 Euro on your own kit, will got a very long way - you'll get a good Dual Action machine, the products require to prep the paintwork and protect it afterwards.
I see you ask how long before it will need polishing again - well that depends on how well you look after it, washing with the right products and techniques will determine how long....could even be a year before you might want to give it a light once over again to get it perfect. You'll get plenty of use, as you'll have friends and family wanting their cars done when they see what you can do by yourself with the right products.