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Detailing chat

Hi I've been thinking it'd be nice to have a thread where simple questions that people don't want to create a thread for, could go. Or any chat related to detailing.

I've a question. If I've put a wax on, then a sealant. Then after a few weeks or w/e I'm thinking the shine isn't what it was. (After washing obviously) Can I apply wax on top of whatever sealant and wax is left from the first time, or do I have to remove the remaining sealant + wax first?

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Foxhole Norman

Alfie1 wrote: »

I don't really mind de-tarring it & claying it again if that will remove all the previous wax but I was under the impression that once or twice a year was enough for claying.

I've never polished the car before as the paint is in fairly good condition & I don't plan on doing it by hand, I might get it machine polished next year.

I Clayed mine only about 2 weeks ago and again on Saturday, a large amount still came off! Polishing, even by hand is always worth it.

If you don't want to de-tar/clay I'd say the best bet would be fairy liquid and a Polish.

UnknownSpecies

Had chocolate milk leak through my paper shopping bags. My poor seat

Danger781

Speaking of clay I have yet to attempt using it. What am I in for?

The impression I get is that most of ye don't enjoy it :pac:

Foxhole Norman

Danger781 wrote: »

Speaking of clay I have yet to attempt using it. What am I in for?

The impression I get is that most of ye don't enjoy it :pac:

Pretty simple and easy to use, I use mine with Meguiar's Quick Detailer as the lubricant, just make sure you don't drop it on the floor!

Noccy_Mondy

dorgasm wrote:

Had chocolate milk leak through my paper shopping bags. My poor seat

Ah it's on leather though. I had some ginnit spill chocolate milk all over fabric seats, dash etc..... such a mess!

UnknownSpecies

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Ah it's on leather though. I had some ginnit spill chocolate milk all over fabric seats, dash etc..... such a mess!

Oh can only imagine the smell too! I'm gonna have to get a brite pad to it, but could be worse.

edburg

Danger781 wrote: »

Speaking of clay I have yet to attempt using it. What am I in for?

The impression I get is that most of ye don't enjoy it :pac:

I like doing it especially if car bit rough feeling :pac: Use a drop of fairy with water in spray bottle myself, good lubrication and rids paint of any old wax.

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Ah it's on leather though. I had some ginnit spill chocolate milk all over fabric seats, dash etc..... such a mess!

Vinyl leather in majority of cars, good squirt with bit of APC wipe away the worst then hit with leather cleaner or hair dryer soften chocolate again and get the/a dog to lick it off pre leather cleaner :pac::pac::pac: :P

Mister Jingles

Does anybody have any experience with just using a regular bucket and buying the grit guard seperate or do they not fit in properly ? Or even one of those catering buckets you see in restaurants for mayonnaise and the likes ?

ianobrien

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Does anybody have any experience with just using a regular bucket and buying the grit guard seperate or do they not fit in properly ? Or even one of those catering buckets you see in restaurants for mayonnaise and the likes ?

I don't bother with a grit guard. I've a right mix of buckets (washed out paint gallons, catering buckets, etc). I throw an old wash mit or two into the bottom of the buckets and I never leave the wash mit touch the bottom.

Another solution is the plastic containers the Chinese take-away's use. Grab a few of them, bore a good few holes/slots and place them on the bottom of the buckets, upside down.

Mister Jingles

I don't mind buying the grit guards at all but some of the buckets are over a 10er. It would be great though if my 2 Euro buckets I already have could be used with the grit guards.

Curran

Scratch Guards are adjustable - they have a fairly narrow central ring, but legs/tabs that are adjustable, to extend out to the edges should the buckets be wider.

bbari

ianobrien wrote:

I don't bother with a grit guard. I've a right mix of buckets (washed out paint gallons, catering buckets, etc). I throw an old wash mit or two into the bottom of the buckets and I never leave the wash mit touch the bottom.

Good idea man. Then we can also use this old mitt to clean alloys

Danger781

Spent about 4 hours yesterday giving the car some TLC.. after spending so long making her look clean it's hard not to be annoyed at these..

I assume this would be cost a substantial fee to fix..

*Kol*

Danger781 wrote: »

Spent about 4 hours yesterday giving the car some TLC.. after spending so long making her look clean it's hard not to be annoyed at these..

I assume this would be cost a substantial fee to fix..

The only solution for that is a respray. It is frustrating.

Sean Quagmire

chaps.

looking to pick up a DA + some decent cutting polish.

i dont think my megane mk3 has ever been polished, save for some hand applied srp. therefore it really needs it at this stage. i have very decent waxes and clays etc so im purely looking at polishes.

is this a decent cutting polish for a DA and is this combo good value?

Curran

I'd recommend that you go for the more powerful version of the DA, the Pro version. The extra 350w of power, 500w versus 850w makes a big difference. Others, who have experience with both, will agree.

The Menzerna Power Finish is a grand polish, but dont forget that you will also need a finishing polish.

vectra

I would agree with Curran. Get the pro version.

Sean Quagmire

I ordered this in the end http://www.duke-handel.de/Polisher-Dual-Action-KB-710W-with-set-2

€137 delivered. seems like a good unit with decent power.

Just looking at polishes now - what is the general consensus for Megs Ultimate Compound?

mik_da_man

What are people's opinions on the nano coatings?

Seen some fantastic results by Spirit detailing and have heard good things from a few other detailers.

Thinking that I may go down that route in a few months with my car.

Are these products on the market a while?
I've only heard of them recently enough.

vectra

mik_da_man wrote: »

What are people's opinions on the nano coatings?

Seen some fantastic results by Spirit detailing and have heard good things from a few other detailers.

Thinking that I may go down that route in a few months with my car.

Are these products on the market a while?
I've only heard of them recently enough.

They have been on the market with a few years or so now, I have tried them, Currently after applying Cquartz UK on my car and Dlux on my wheels.

I tried Wolfs products as well before.

As for Brians results and pics. I would be very wary about expecting to get the same results as he does.

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mik_da_man wrote: »

What are people's opinions on the nano coatings?

Seen some fantastic results by Spirit detailing and have heard good things from a few other detailers.

Thinking that I may go down that route in a few months with my car.

Are these products on the market a while?
I've only heard of them recently enough.

I applied Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer and EXO V2 Hybrid Coating to my 335 and the result was a car that beaded at the sight of water, didn't need to be waxed or polished for 1.5 years (I did it anyway :pac: ) and a superb shine. It's best obviously to apply these kind of coatings to a car that has had a paint correction or an enhancement to a level at which you are happy as once these products are applied and cured, they will have to be removed in order to get back down to the lacquer layer where scratches are.

As everyone knows, I'm a huge, huge fan of Gtechniq products and these 2 get my vote.

mik_da_man

vectra wrote: »

They have been on the market with a few years or so now, I have tried them, Currently after applying Cquartz UK on my car and Dlux on my wheels.

I tried Wolfs products as well before.

As for Brians results and pics. I would be very wary about expecting to get the same results as he does.

Oh I'm not expecting to do it myself!
I'd give it to a professional for that

vectra

mik_da_man wrote: »

Oh I'm not expecting to do it myself!
I'd give it to a professional for that

Brian would be your man there.
I think he is hooked on opti coat products at the moment.

millington

Anywhere in Ireland selling decent polishes/compounds? 3M, Meguiars 105/205, Menzerna?

edburg

Try danddetailing and detailshed not sure the brands are all there but there irish.

Foxhole Norman

millington wrote: »

Anywhere in Ireland selling decent polishes/compounds? 3M, Meguiars 105/205, Menzerna?

I got my Menzerna polishes from D&D Detailing, not sure about the rest!

[Deleted User]

The best place to get the other polishes is cleanyourcar.co.uk.

vintagevrs

Where is the best place to buy iron x? I am going to order some things from detailing shed but they are out of stock. Anywhere else?

Thanks

[Deleted User]

You could get OAC Iron Cleanse from Detailing Shed instead. I find it a LOT better at sticking. IronX is very liquidy and runs straight off whereas Iron Cleanse is more gel-like.

Curran

Out of stock too!

Korrosol is another option, and in 1ltr bottles works out better value than both suggested!

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