Detailing chat

MetzgerMeister

Some have Saturday deliveries but they're quite pricey.

punisher5112

accap1f8 wrote: »

New to this.
Bought a few autoglym products the other day.
What's the best way to dry the car after a wash so there won't be any water spots?
I'm yet to put on the autoglym resin.

You need a microfiber towel with good pile.

Look up detailingshed.com all you will ever need.

Auto glym has some god stuff but its mainly used in the trade for having cars polished in showrooms.

Much better gear out there.

fryup

is snowfoam safe to use on a part of a car that was resprayed??

vectra

fryup wrote: »

is snowfoam safe to use on a part of a car that was resprayed??

Yes,
Unless the paint is still wet?

fryup

i know you're not suppose to use snowfoam in direct sunlight...i take it thats because of the hot bodywork....but what if i blast the car with cold water beforehand ??

vectra

fryup wrote: »

i know you're not suppose to use snowfoam in direct sunlight...i take it thats because of the hot bodywork....but what if i blast the car with cold water beforehand ??

It would help cool down the bodywork a bit but snowfoam works best on dry paint.

Can you park in the shade anywhere?

fryup

no shade i'm afraid

btw i'm not referring to a resprayed panel..but generally speaking

cena

Well the Labrador wet the back seat yesterday after going to the vets. Car now stinks. Anyone know how much it would cost just to get the seat washed and cleaned??

vectra

fryup wrote: »

no shade i'm afraid

btw i'm not referring to a resprayed panel..but generally speaking

Wait until the sun goes down
foam
wash
rinse
dry

Next morning
rinse
Light wash
dry
have fun. :pac:

punisher5112

cena wrote: »

Well the Labrador wet the back seat yesterday after going to the vets. Car now stinks. Anyone know how much it would cost just to get the seat washed and cleaned??

Baking soda meant to be good to kill odour.
Try and get as much of wet out as possible.

Needs a wet vac. Any valeter would be equipped i would guess around €50 or so for interior.

vectra

was it water that ran off him or Piddle out of him?

As above, Baking soda is supposed to be a good odor eater but I would try shampoo the seat first, I would also try this > http://valetpro.eu/enzyme-odour-eater.html

Not sure where you would get it here but I am sure I got mine from Detailing shed.
I used it and it does kill smells.

Mc Love

Washed the car today, wrecked now, and I used the snow foam in direct sunlight, did inside and out, both badly needed

5500

Anyone used CG silk shine on their interior? Im looking for something that leaves a good gloss as opposed to a matt finish. I'd previously been using a gallon worth of pink sheen I picked up many moons ago which did the trick but smelled rank.

fryup

Mc Love wrote: »

Washed the car today, wrecked now, and I used the snow foam in direct sunlight, did inside and out, both badly needed

and did it come out ok??

frozenfrozen

I thought the only reason you didn't work in direct sunlight is that the water will evaporate off before you can dry it properly and whatever contaminants in the water would then be left? is there more to it

mhackett102

Gave the car a clean today. Used "T-Cut Classic Clay Bar Kit" that I picked up in a motor factors during the week while collecting other parts. Grand to use as a starter kit but I dont think I'd use the wax that was included in the kit again.

Finish result:



I also took off the silver strip of plastic that was on the boot. I really didnt like it there and it was already falling off. Im now left with this, the strip must have been stuck on with the foam double sided tape. Any solution on how to remove it without damaging the boot? Some bits of it came off when I got close with the power washer but I dont want to get too close incase I cause any damage.
(Excuse the state of the rear bumper and small dent on the boot :pac:)

Noccy_Mondy

Petrol and a soft cloth. I used to be raging using petrol when I used to try and perfect the back of the reg plates after taking off the double sided tape. Now I just use a spatula, what comes off does and what doesn't, can stay on!

Hal1

Well you could try wd40 first, it's less aggressive then petril.

mhackett102

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Petrol and a soft cloth. I used to be raging using petrol when I used to try and perfect the back of the reg plates after taking off the double sided tape. Now I just use a spatula, what comes off does and what doesn't, can stay on!

Hal1 wrote: »

Well you could try wd40 first, it's less aggressive then petril.

Never thought of WD40, I'll try that out first and then the petrol if it doesnt work. I'll report back tomorrow morning

Noccy_Mondy

mhackett102 wrote:

Never thought of WD40, I'll try that out first and then the petrol if it doesnt work. I'll report back tomorrow morning

Whatever you use, obviously you'll have to reapply the polish or whatever it was you used, but I'm assuming you know that much! :P

cena

vectra wrote: »

was it water that ran off him or Piddle out of him?

As above, Baking soda is supposed to be a good odor eater but I would try shampoo the seat first, I would also try this > http://valetpro.eu/enzyme-odour-eater.html

Not sure where you would get it here but I am sure I got mine from Detailing shed.
I used it and it does kill smells.

Piddle. Tried to get the rug doctor. But had no id with me

fryup

^^^^^^^^^^

or invest in a steam cleaner, handy yoke to have for car & house

MetzgerMeister

mhackett102 wrote: »

Never thought of WD40, I'll try that out first and then the petrol if it doesnt work. I'll report back tomorrow morning

Use dental floss to remove the thick layer and then spirits to remove the rest

cena

The Nilflisk power washer stopped working last night. Think it burnt out

Hal1

Did you check the fuse in the plug tho?

cena

Hal1 wrote: »

Did you check the fuse in the plug tho?

I did. Only got it last year

Hal1

Just seen this: https://www.nilfiskoutlet.co.uk/Troubleshooting.asp

5500

5500 wrote: »

Anyone used CG silk shine on their interior? Im looking for something that leaves a good gloss as opposed to a matt finish. I'd previously been using a gallon worth of pink sheen I picked up many moons ago which did the trick but smelled rank.

Neer used that particular product, but you'd want to be careful with glossy dashboards and such.

A friend of mine bought a van a while back and it came from the dealer with a full valet, and the dashboard was gleaming. And I mean gleaming! Literally needed to wear sunglasses. It was like a mirror when the sun hit it.

I've only ever used Meguiars Interior Detailer myself, and find it fantastic at cleaning things to a nice matt finish.


But like everything else - It's all down to personal preference

markc1184

fryup wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^

or invest in a steam cleaner, handy yoke to have for car & house

There is a handheld steam cleaner for sale in Lidl next Monday for €20 for anyone looking for one. I have one from a few years ago. I've only used it on cleaning under the bonnet which it does well. Not sure how it would do on interiors.

cena

Anyone know where you can get bottles like these.


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