Detailing chat

edburg

philstar wrote: »

whats the + and - on a snowfoam lance for?..more water or thicker foam?

Both kind of,

- is less product = more watery
+ more product in mix = more foamy

Or is it vice versa

cena

Anyone here ever use a car cover to cover the after they have cleaned the car etc to stop birds dropping on it

edburg

Only thing with covers is once wind picks up it will rub in certain spots on car and damage paint.

Used to cover an old car I had, after 6 months it rub through to primer on corners of car.

That was a top outdoor cover with a soft inner material that was supposed to stop such damage.

vectra

cena wrote: »

Anyone here ever use a car cover to cover the after they have cleaned the car etc to stop birds dropping on it

Yes.
It is called CQUK

Bird droppings just rinse off.

Curran

philstar wrote: »

whats the + and - on a snowfoam lance for?..more water or thicker foam?

edburg wrote: »

Both kind of,

- is less product = more watery
+ more product in mix = more foamy

Or is it vice versa

Fully clockwise will give the thickest foam.

An easy way to judge it is to wind it fully clockwise, and always have it that way, and then find the amount of snowfoam solution you need to add to the bottle to get the consistency you want, and then use that amount every time. Adjusting the fan can tweak the thickness of the foam if you need to change it slightly.

Also, shaving foam thick snowfoam isnt always the best; looks great though!

philstar

Curran wrote: »

Adjusting the fan can tweak the thickness of the foam if you need to change it slightly.

whats the fan

RR3.5

First order from Detailing Shed Thursday, delivered free Friday with some extra. When the service is great everyone should know.

Curran

philstar wrote: »

whats the fan

The plastic part at the tip twists to adjust the spread of the spray.

vectra

OSI wrote: »

Would any of the sealants last on brake calipers? I know you've recommended DLUX in the past for exhausts Curran, but would it stand up to the heat of calipers? I wasn't too fussed on the last car as they were just red and easy to scrub back to clean, but the new callipers have logos on them, and would be wary of scrubbing that off:

Dlux should be fine on the calipers as the wheels get hot anyway and it is designed to withstand high temps I would imagine.

Just grabbed this online

CQuartz Dlux is the most advanced plastic restoration coating available today! Made from quality high-grade organic silane, contains more than 50% pure silica! Unlike other trim products CQ Dlux restores and protects plastic for two years or longer utilizing a unique nano composition which allows it to chemically bond to the pores of plastics! Additionally it is HIGHLY resistant to extreme temperatures making it the perfect companion for protecting wheels. Traditional products wash off in a matter of weeks or months but CQ Dlux has been tested all over the world and continues to protect for month after month!

DLUX Long Life Trim Coat was engineered specifically for coating plastics as well as rubber and metal. It can be used on almost any wheel finish including clear coated, chrome, aluminum, and plastic. In my experience Dlux leads the entire market when it comes to exterior plastic trim protection and it darkens the trim without leaving any unwanted slick greasy residue. I've personally tested CQuartz Dlux on plastic and rubber outside 24/7 in Florida weather for over two years with excellent results.

Curran

Yes, as Vectra as shown...ideal on calipers too!

vintagevrs

I have used iron x previously. Will korrosol do the same job, I think it works out near half price. 15 euro for 500ml or 18euro for 1l?

Thanks

MetzgerMeister

Korrosol is Bilt Hamber's version of Iron X. Keep on top of fallout on your wheels with their AutoWheel and you'll be grand

vintagevrs

Thanks MM,


What's the difference between AutoWheel and the fall out remover?

Curran

Yeah, Korrosol is a very good fallout remover too. It's 15 v 19, but still very good value.

Auto Wheel has more degreaser in it as wheels tend to pick up far more contamination that would benefit from this extra degreaser.

vectra

vintagevrs wrote: »

Thanks MM,


What's the difference between AutoWheel and the fall out remover?

Korrosol is a dedicated fallout remover

Auto Wheel is a wheel cleanr with a touch of fallout remover to stay on top of things basically.


Autowheel

A non-acid non-alkaline wheel cleaner that quickly and in over 90% of cases touch less reactive wheel cleaner.

Auto wheel’s pH neutral formulations reacts with the oxidising surface of the metallic particle rendering it water soluble, the rapid removal of this microscopically rusted surface reduces the embedded particle size and releases it from the surface, unlike acids this method is harmless to the wheel’s finish and in fact so fast it cleans more effectively – the reaction is seen by a rapid colour change from clear to deep red, after which a simply hose or rinse leaves the wheel spotless. In severe cases a brush can be used to assist the process.

Safer and more effective than most wheel cleaners on the market

In most cases steel and alloy wheels are either lacquered or painted these coatings protect the metallic surface from corrosion and provide attractive finishes to automotive road wheels. As vehicles brake the dust generated from pads discs and drums is at elevated temperatures, amongst this hot cloud are thousands of particles of hot metallic particles, these bombard the wheel finishes and effectively embed themselves in the finish. Once lodged they are extremely difficult to remove, acid based wheel cleaners attack these metal particles and effectively attack the particle reducing its size allowing the particle and dirt clinging to it to escape, caustic wheel cleaners are less effective than acid ones on brake dust but can attack organic coatings such as lacquers and paints on short exposure they attack any organic matter accumulated around the embedded particle and produce a seemingly clean surface, however with continued use they will dull and diminish the coating leaving a wheel surface that needs refinishing.

Korrosol

A controlled pH non-alkaline fallout remover for the safe and effective removal of embedded metallic particles that contaminate the vast majority of road going vehicles. You may not have noticed by looking at your paintwork, but next time it’s washed and clean lightly feel the paintwork, especially the horizontal panels; bonnet, boot lid, roof etc. Very gently with finger tip touch you’ll be able to feel a rough grittiness. You may well think this is dust landed from the air – it’s not. Airborne metallic particles liberated by braking surfaces, such as pads and discs fill the air along our roads, when hot after the car in front of you brakes your car travels through them, as a result they embed themselves in your paintwork.

How these particles destroy paint films

Here they react with rainwater or air moisture and begin to corrode and as the corrosion product (rust) occupies four times the space of iron the paint is slowly ruptured around the embedded particle. This action destroys both the aesthetic and protective qualities of the finish.

Fast and effective... simply wash away

While harsh acids such as phosphoric and oxalic acids maybe use with good effect to remove the contamination, these acids to not discriminate between corrosion and good steel not even paint films themselves, so while the particle is removed and base metals or coatings can also be attacked. korrosol’s effective formula is simply sprayed onto the contaminated panel a rapid and dramatic colour change takes place which indicates that the corroded part is water soluble after which a rinse with water leaves the panel free of metallic embedment. korrosol is safe to use on all auto body paint finishes including lacquers.

Polo_Mint

Howdy all

Can anyone recommend a Snow foam like Mr Pink.

Been using MR Pink but want to change it up

Curran

Bilt Hamber Auto Foam is a very good all rounder when all things are considered; LSP safe, god cleaner, well priced.

edburg

Polo_Mint wrote: »

Howdy all

Can anyone recommend a Snow foam like Mr Pink.

Been using MR Pink but want to change it up

Auto foam by Bilthamber, used that and Autobrite magifoam to good effect. Bilthamber be the best all rounder for bang for buck.

Let others recommend 50cal, carpro etc as I have no experience with it.

Mc Love

ValetPro PH Neutral is a great snowfoam

vectra

Polo_Mint wrote: »

Howdy all

Can anyone recommend a Snow foam like Mr Pink.

Been using MR Pink but want to change it up

Curran wrote: »

Bilt Hamber Auto Foam is a very good all rounder when all things are considered; LSP safe, god cleaner, well priced.

Mc Love wrote: »

ValetPro PH Neutral is a great snowfoam

From my experience of both

Valet pro PH Neutral.

Thick foam >>> More amusing >> Awesome smell >> Cleans.!


Bilt Hamber foam.

Not as thick foam as above >>> Less amusing >> Not as strong smell.>> Cleans better ( In my opinion.

My vote

Bilt Hamber number one choice

Valet pro second choice..

vintagevrs

Curran wrote: »

Yeah, Korrosol is a very good fallout remover too. It's 15 v 19, but still very good value.

Auto Wheel has more degreaser in it as wheels tend to pick up far more contamination that would benefit from this extra degreaser.

Am I right in saying the Kerrosol is 1L vs 500ml of Iron X?

...I'm very tight:pac:

Curran

vintagevrs wrote: »

Am I right in saying the Kerrosol is 1L vs 500ml of Iron X?

...I'm very tight:pac:

You are right in saying that!

Mc Love

Going to try that BH foam once I run out of the VP stuff

MetzgerMeister

Guide for Menzerna polishes:



And a guide for Chemical Guys Hexlogic pads:

MarkN

Hi Dave - any update on the 5L snow foam being back in? Cheers

Curran

There was a delay due to me wanting to add items to the order I submitted - but the person handling it was out of office.
Subsequently the original order was dispatched today and the rest is to follow....probably wont see them until Tuesday!!

Hal1

I haven't tried but I heard you can use a coke cola bottle or one with a similar thread.

high horse

OSI wrote: »

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Goddammit. Can the snow foam lance bottle be bought separately?

They are available from D&D detailing in Cork

http://dnddetailing.ie/product/2d-foam-lance-bottle-1l/

Noccy_Mondy

Retarded question again.

When using a da, what do you do when you come to a badge on a car, like the focus, golf, zetec badges that are on boots?

edburg

Chisel them off with lump hammer lol

Preferably they taped up and you can get closer with less worry, otherwise avoid getting to close and do bit of hand polish if necessary.

Running them over will damage pads and make pads less efficient/unusable.