Detailing chat

eddiem74

Looks like I have lost the o-ring on the hose that plugs into the gun on my Nilfisk C110. I had purchased some replacements online from amazon supposedly suitable for pressure washers however they are still to big.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07THBHJ44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_WXMSMXR1GD67Q7QV0SV5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Any ideas where to source / find the right size?

Thanks!

Mc Love

Just saw a video from Joe Huntley - and he's testing a new range from Sansom. Looks like a decent bunch of products, I really have to do an audit of what I have but might be having a look unless anyone has idea's on products to recommend

Here's what I've been using
Pre-wash - Never used
Wheel Cleaner - would have used Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel
Snow foam - Valet Pro PH Neutral
Shampoo - Several brands (most recently - ODK JET/CarPro Reset
Interior & Exterior Glass - AG Fast Glass or Polish
Cabin Care Cleaner - 50 Cal Interior Dressing
Spray on/Rinse off Protection - CarPro HydrO2
Tyre & Trim Restorer - OAC Glitz

morchgally

eddiem74 wrote: »

Looks like I have lost the o-ring on the hose that plugs into the gun on my Nilfisk C110. I had purchased some replacements online from amazon supposedly suitable for pressure washers however they are still to big.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07THBHJ44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_WXMSMXR1GD67Q7QV0SV5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Any ideas where to source / find the right size?

Thanks!

Have a look on this guy's ebay page: Link

I bought the pack of 5 O-ring's for my C110 and worked perfectly.

MetzgerMeister

Mc Love wrote: »

Just saw a video from Joe Huntley - and he's testing a new range from Sansom. Looks like a decent bunch of products, I really have to do an audit of what I have but might be having a look unless anyone has idea's on products to recommend

Here's what I've been using
Pre-wash - Never used
Wheel Cleaner - would have used Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel
Snow foam - Valet Pro PH Neutral
Shampoo - Several brands (most recently - ODK JET/CarPro Reset
Interior & Exterior Glass - AG Fast Glass or Polish
Cabin Care Cleaner - 50 Cal Interior Dressing
Spray on/Rinse off Protection - CarPro HydrO2
Tyre & Trim Restorer - OAC Glitz

How do you find the HydrO2?

I used it yesterday for the first time. The part of the car that was shaded was grand but it smeared on panels that were in the sun.

PsychoPete

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

How do you find the HydrO2?

I used it yesterday for the first time. The part of the car that was shaded was grand but it smeared on panels that were in the sun.

Using those types of spray and rinse products in the sun can very easily end up with smearing and streaks, in the sun I go one panel at a time

MetzgerMeister

One panel at a time is exactly what I did and I gave each panel a thorough blast of the pressure washer. Ended up with that rainbow effect in spots.

I think next time I use it it'll be the same procedure but I'll wipe down each panel at a time also rather than waiting until the end to dry the whole car.

Foxhole Norman

myshirt wrote: »

Looking at the Flex XCE and XCF, but they all seem to come with an EU plug.

I can't imagine that's too safe using that for an extended period with a travel plug adapter? Anyone know?

It's an expensive piece of kit. I don't fancy the cordless option. I'd like the corded one.

Sorry I only saw this now, yeah all of our Flex Polishers are UK plug from the factory, they'll only be EU plug if a mistake was made somewhere in the order process.

PsychoPete

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

One panel at a time is exactly what I did and I gave each panel a thorough blast of the pressure washer. Ended up with that rainbow effect in spots.

I think next time I use it it'll be the same procedure but I'll wipe down each panel at a time also rather than waiting until the end to dry the whole car.

Might just be a bit of a temperamental product to use. I've never had a streaking or smearing problem with Geyon Wet Coat, I normally do the whole car before rinsing it

ianobrien

Can I say it, I hate cats when it comes to keeping a car in decent condition?

Well, tough, I'm going to say it. I BLOODY HATE CATS (when it comes to cars). I'm just after washing the cars here and next to where the paw prints were on the bonnet and roof, I've found some nice scratches. The feckin' cat jumps on the cars in the morning to lick off the morning dew (and thanks to the beading, there's plenty of water for him).

The opening of retail can't come soon enough so I can go and raid D&D for polish/pads. I have to call to talk to them about what to go for as I've now some scratches to add to the "can the one polish do all this?" list....

Foxhole Norman

ianobrien wrote: »

Can I say it, I hate cats when it comes to keeping a car in decent condition?

Well, tough, I'm going to say it. I BLOODY HATE CATS (when it comes to cars). I'm just after washing the cars here and next to where the paw prints were on the bonnet and roof, I've found some nice scratches. The feckin' cat jumps on the cars in the morning to lick off the morning dew (and thanks to the beading, there's plenty of water for him).

The opening of retail can't come soon enough so I can go and raid D&D for polish/pads. I have to call to talk to them about what to go for as I've now some scratches to add to the "can the one polish do all this?" list....

Pop away down to us if you're within the county for travel, we're here 9-6 Mon-Saturday and can sort you out! I have the same issue with a cat at home, the ceramic helps :pac::D

PsychoPete

I washed my Saturday, covered the car in snow foam then my cat comes along hops up on the bonnet, walks over the car and hops off the other then continues to walk across the garden as if nothing happened

ianobrien

I've also found cat hair and paw prints on the front seats of the car!

That bloody cat (who is now asleep in the kitchen)

MetzgerMeister

I have cats coming in a gap between the end of the gate and the wall. I have scratches and paw prints on the car because of them after the work I did in correcting it. Not one of those cats is mine.

So I'm either going to have to block up the gaps on the gate or shoot the b@stards

ILikeBoats

Our driveway is on the flight path for the seagulls that nest across the road. Not only do they wake us in the morning, they also sh!t all over our cars. They are a scourge, can't believe they're protected!!

CianRyan

Am in the only cat owner that doesn't have issues with this?
I just keep my cat inside, he got out a while back and hid under my car, came back in smelling like gear box oil so to be fair, he saved me a load of cash because I could fix the leak before it ran dry. :pac:

garv123

Not worth its own thread for this.

My black l200 is a workhorse in winter but I want to mind it a bit during the summer.

Its caked in tar top to bottom.

I can get 5lr Concept tar remover at a good price so I'll go for that if people think its any good?

What's the best cloth for wiping it off with? I have a roll of soft cotton or polishing, would that do?

I have a clay bar for the next step, then autoglym super resin polish, what do people recommend to use in between these two, to lift a lot of the briar marks on the side?

All going to be done by hand.

Thanks.

PsychoPete

That concept tar remover is pretty good but I'd keep it off plastic. Probably best to get some general microfiber cloths for using with tar remover. Fallout remover after you've used the tar remover, personally I don't clay a car unless I'm machine polishing it afterwards. I wouldn't go near the briar marks without using a polisher. Super resin polish should mask the marks and improve the look of them

MetzgerMeister

There's a product called Vasco Pre Wash on the market. OCD Detailing in Ferbane stock it. You spray it all over the car, leave for 45 minutes then pressure wash it off. It clings to the surface and melts all the tar but also acts as a snowfoam of sorts rather than it just being a tar remover. Apply to a dry vehicle rather than rinsing it down beforehand so it can do its job properly.

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There's a product called Vasco Pre Wash on the market. OCD Detailing in Ferbane stock it. You spray it all over the car, leave for 45 minutes then pressure wash it off. It clings to the surface and melts all the tar but also acts as a snowfoam of sorts rather than it just being a tar remover. Apply to a dry vehicle rather than rinsing it down beforehand so it can do its job properly.

I can only assume you mean't to say 4 to 5 minutes?

shanec1928

vectra wrote: »

I can only assume you mean't to say 4 to 5 minutes?

no 45 according to instructions on it.

statto25

shanec1928 wrote: »

no 45 according to instructions on it.

I see some places saying 20 mins but dont let it dry or it needs to be polished off. Surely after 20 mins it would be well dry never mind 45?

PsychoPete

I left it on paint for 30 minutes and it was still wet

garv123

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There's a product called Vasco Pre Wash on the market. OCD Detailing in Ferbane stock it. You spray it all over the car, leave for 45 minutes then pressure wash it off. It clings to the surface and melts all the tar but also acts as a snowfoam of sorts rather than it just being a tar remover. Apply to a dry vehicle rather than rinsing it down beforehand so it can do its job properly.

PsychoPete wrote: »

I left it on paint for 30 minutes and it was still wet

Thanks,

Is this as effective and easy as it sounds?

I got this stuff last week.

It worked absolutely brilliantly, spray on, wipe off after 45 seconds, but the aerosol can doesn't last too long with the area I have to cover. Wind doesn't help either. Turtle wax tar and bug remover on the other hand.. absolutely useless.

Mycro

I used the Reflect “Tar & Glue Remover” a few weeks ago to remove tar spots. The lower half of the car had quite a few tar spots.

After washing the car as normal, I sprayed the tar remover on the car, either one or two panels at a time if I remember correctly and let it dwell for 2 or 3 mins. I then agitated with a cheap lambs wool mitt from Amazon, not one of the ones I use for the main wash. This removed most of the tar and I tackled the remaining few spots individually with a localized spray and delicate agitation. It worked a treat, and doesn’t appear to have worsened the paintwork. To me, the Reflect Tar Remover seems to be a good product but I’m no expert.

MetzgerMeister

garv123 wrote: »

Turtle wax tar and bug remover on the other hand.. absolutely useless.

I've always said about this product that you may as well be using whipped cream. For some reason it's absolute and utter rubbish.

Hebegeebee

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There's a product called Vasco Pre Wash on the market. OCD Detailing in Ferbane stock it. You spray it all over the car, leave for 45 minutes then pressure wash it off. It clings to the surface and melts all the tar but also acts as a snowfoam of sorts rather than it just being a tar remover. Apply to a dry vehicle rather than rinsing it down beforehand so it can do its job properly.

Paschal at Washme.ie stocks this Vasco too. Videos of it look interesting and it’s on my to buy list.

PowerToWait

Any steers on where I can get a Nilfisk C 110 by next weekend, preferably Irish retailers?

clintondaly

PowerToWait wrote: »

Any steers on where I can get a Nilfisk C 110 by next weekend, preferably Irish retailers?

https://www.vikingdirect.ie/en/nilfisk-pressure-washer-p-1052643

In stock too

CianRyan

FWIW, I've had the above for what must be nearly 10 years now and it's still doing fantastic.
I may need to change an o-ring this year, maybe. That'll be the first bit of maintenance.

PowerToWait

clintondaly wrote: »

https://www.vikingdirect.ie/en/nilfisk-pressure-washer-p-1052643

In stock too

Tvm for that, ordered this morning.