Detailing chat

Arbo94

Does anybody have some before and afters of dr leather removing really bad denim stains in a light colour leather? I have some in cream leather that I tried using steam and chemical guys leather cleaner as well as megs APC but they're still there!

Curran

There's a few if you Google 'Dr. Leather 50:50'

shietpilot

gooner99 wrote: »

Which iron/fall out remover wins. Iron x or korrosol.

I've tried both and both pretty much produce the same results. The Korrosol is a bit cheaper!

Ron Burgundy II

ianobrien wrote: »

I'm going to be putting in a MASSIVE order.....

Maybe some tyre dressing, trim dressing and an interior Shampoo. I'll hold off on any coatings until the Collinite is almost gone.

I saw this on another forum. So put in a big order last night. Didn't need much but in the end I went mad

ianobrien

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

I saw this on another forum. So put in a big order last night. Didn't need much but in the end I went mad

That's one flipping dangerous website. I PMed Curran with one or two queries and once I got the answers I had two items on my shopping list. After 10 minutes on that site, I had 8 items in the shopping basket (and that's after me putting 4 other items back on the virtual shelf!)

Edit, thanks Curran for getting back to my PMs so quick.

shietpilot

Received the package from DS today, next day delivery is amazing Pentawax has a good smell to it, will test drive it today

Arbo94

I'm curios as to how I can build up my experience with applying ceramic coatings? Is it just a case of try it on your own first and learn as you go? Or are there other things I can use that are similar to apply but are easier to remove if I mess up?

Curran

Its very much a case of learn as you go - most people that move onto ceramic coating will have worked their way up through various products as they become more interested in detailing. They are likely to have tried, waxes, sealants, spray sealants, etc, and have learnt to get the most out of products that preparation and following manufacturers instruction is key. As a result they'll know how critical it is to fully decontaminate, and wipedown the surface to get the most from the coating, however most will never have applied something that is effectively like wiping a damp cloth onto the surface for the application. Its not difficult, but what is key is knowing when the optimum conditions are, if you havent got a controlled environment and when is the right time to buff off and how long to cure, etc, but also what to do if you've slightly got your timings wrong.

A practice panel will be handy, but not always feasible given storage, etc, but most people know someone who would be willing to lend them a bit of paintwork for testing in return for their car being retruned looking better than it was a few hours earlier :P

Arbo94

I haven't been detailing that long (maybe 2 years) but I'm already hooked and I've tried about 10 types of sealant/waxes and a few quick detailers etc. I like using systems as opposed to mixing and matching, that's what interests me most about the likes of car pro, it's not just once off application and maintain with whatever you have the correct products to maintain and get the most out of your sealant! Think I'll try get my hands on a bonnet though :-)

Curran

The point you make about a 'once off application and then maintaining it with what you have' is a good one. All too often people are disappointed with a products performance, but a lot of the time its down to using the wrong products with that once off application. These coatings have their own specific shampoos, and using a shampoo with gloss enhancers will effect the coating - not that it will remove it, or degrade it, but rather changing the surface, and thus the characteristics of how it should react in any given situation. The good thing is though, there is always maintenance product that will rejuvenate the coating....however sometime the person has made up their mind that the product isnt a good performer.

Arbo94

I learned that the hard way when I tried to top fusso with bouncers done and dusted and they didn't play well. It's funny though because sometimes different combos from different manufacturers do play well ie menzerna power lock topped with collinite 845 suppose we'd have to understand the chemistry behind the products to be able to tell in advance, otherwise give it a shot and see but you can't really blame the product for underperforming when you've mixed it with something else! As for ceramic sealants I think a lot of people expect them to be like a miracle in a bottle ("I thought that stuff stops dirt sticking to the car") when the real miracle is the easy maintenance

*easier maintenance :-)

Steel Dog

Microfiber Madness Incredibrush or Wheel Woolies?

Which would be better, pros and cons of both?

Curran

Wheel Woolies

While the Incredibrush is a very nice brush, you are limited to one size. The top of which is a bit wide if you've wheels with any narrow spokes. The Wheel Woolies have 3 brushes of varying size so cover every part of the wheel, on any set of wheels. Narrow spokes, recesses for the nuts/bolts, etc, everything is catered for - plus they are superb quality, and will last a very long time, if cared for well.

Ron Burgundy II

Have a look at this . The throw may not be the biggest but it seems like a neat piece of kit for anyone looking to try a bit of polishing without paying €100 plus on a DAS6.

Well it's only cost effective once you already own a drill.

Downsides of this system I guess would be the weight of the drill, if its too heavy and your correcting say a bonnet section the weight of the machine could cause the pad to bog and never mind the arms trying to hold it on a door panel. Small throw so correction times will be long.

DoctorStrange

Looks interesting RB. Have you tried it out yourself or anyone else use one?

Have a good battery drill myself, considered a DA but too expensive for something that wouldn't be used all that often.

Curran

It is quite a clever looking device, but Id say its very awkward to use on the bonnet, roof and boot lid. I'd say your arms would be hanging off you after a few minutes. Although it is probably OK to use on the doors, etc.

You'd want two batteries on the go, and you'll be constantly changing them - machine polishing a car isnt an hour or two work.

Ron Burgundy II

DoctorStrange wrote: »

Looks interesting RB. Have you tried it out yourself or anyone else use one?

Have a good battery drill myself, considered a DA but too expensive for something that wouldn't be used all that often.

I have a DAS6 already so no experience of this attachment.

I just came across it when looking at what/if any offers Halfords have on tools.

clubberlang12

My issue with a drill attachment like that would be speed control. Very hard to keep a consistant control when trigger hold operated. Along with having to hold it at an awkward angle fro some area's of the car you also have to keep hold of the trigger.But it's handy for someone not interested in a DA, provided they have a drill already.

Mister Jingles

Can CarPro Inside be used to clean cloth upholstery ?

Curran

It can....in the same way as you'd use any other upholstery products

Mister Jingles

Grand wasnt sure, originally bought it for my leather but looking to do a job on some cloth seats.

Steel Dog

Curran wrote: »

Wheel Woolies

While the Incredibrush is a very nice brush, you are limited to one size. The top of which is a bit wide if you've wheels with any narrow spokes. The Wheel Woolies have 3 brushes of varying size so cover every part of the wheel, on any set of wheels. Narrow spokes, recesses for the nuts/bolts, etc, everything is catered for - plus they are superb quality, and will last a very long time, if cared for well.

When you say "if cared for well" any advice in particular?

Curran

Being sure to rinse them out well after every wash. To allow them dry naturally (not in the sun), and ideally not letting them lie on their sides (so you get no flat areas) when not in use....I stand them up in the grid of my Scratch Shield in the bucket.

Ron Burgundy II

After a recent stock supply from Detailing Shed, I said I'd post a pic of my stock!

I think I have a problem




Going to have to get another cabinet. Organise my polishing pads and MF towels better. Plus have a few more 5L bottles and buckets to store.

Should we start a seperate thread? Call it Product Collections?

Hal1

Mother of god that's impressive .

*Kol*

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

After a recent stock supply from Detailing Shed, I said I'd post a pic of my stock!

I think I have a problem

Going to have to get another cabinet. Organise my polishing pads and MF towels better. Plus have a few more 5L bottles and buckets to store.

Should we start a seperate thread? Call it Product Collections?

I am guilty of the same, though I do try to use up products before moving on to another. but its always tempting to try something new. As far as microfibres go, there is no such thing as too many!

SCOOP 64

looking at that cabinet ,whats the best drying towel to get ?

*Kol*

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

looking at that cabinet ,whats the best drying towel to get ?

Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy is the towel of choice. It is good.

Ron Burgundy II

plus one for dry me crazy.

I just got my hands on CarPro FatBoa. Just need to find time to wash the car now.

mb1725

*Kol* wrote: »

Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy is the towel of choice. It is good.

Drying the towel is my problem. It soaks in so much water you really need to have two... one drying while the other is in use.