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Ron Burgundy II · 08-06-2016 09:43PM

I went a little mad today. DnD Detailing had a sale on.

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I always wanted to get a DA so decided to get it. Hope its okay just need to build up the courage to use it on the car.

Ron Burgundy II · 10-06-2016 01:39PM

Looking to get a panel wipe to use after polishing. To make sure that all residue from the polish is removed from the car prior to applying a coating/wax. Any recommendations

edburg · 10-06-2016 01:57PM

Carpro eraser from detailshed, been using it there recently does the job.

Otherwise an IPA from a detailer.

Ron Burgundy II · 10-06-2016 02:01PM

Thanks will look that up.

Foxhole Norman · 10-06-2016 02:36PM

I have GTechniq's Panel Wipe, great stuff, Eraser is great tack as well!

ianobrien · 11-06-2016 12:50AM

On the IPA for panel wipe, is it 100% IPA as I may have a supply of high purity 70% IPA in DIW but a small bit of 100% IPA (500ml or so).

I managed to get some large texwipes (two packets) and I was thinking of using the IPA on a Texwipe for a panel wipe......

Curran · 11-06-2016 07:07AM

Texwipes would mark the paint - nowhere near soft enough

YbFocus · 11-06-2016 07:17AM

Started decontaminating a friends car last night, just heading out to begin claying it.

My mother thinks I'm gone mad.

vintagevrs · 11-06-2016 09:31AM

Your mother's not wrong

YbFocus · 11-06-2016 10:09AM

Clayed now and well on through a first pass on a heavy cut pad.
Damn thing was never minded before

edburg · 11-06-2016 03:54PM

Does this friend have pert breasts, pretty face with curvaceous body and interesting personality (should keep feminists away

) by any chance :pac::pac::pac:

Curran · 11-06-2016 03:58PM

And he'll be walked back to the friends zone when she gets the keys!

:P :pac:

YbFocus · 11-06-2016 05:00PM

No no its a pity, just a bit of a beer belly

The gf won't let me clean her car, she thinks it's a waste of time

Ron Burgundy II · 15-06-2016 04:02PM

Need to get some suede micro fiber cloths and an applicator block. Any suggestions where I can get them much appreciated

Alfie1 · 15-06-2016 04:48PM

Suede microfiber cloths:
http://www.detailingshed.com/accessories/251-carpro-suede-microfiber-10cmx10cm-5-pack.html?search_query=Carpro&results=46 or http://www.detailingshed.com/accessories/252-carpro-suede-microfiber-20cmx20cm-2-pack.html?search_query=Carpro&results=46

Ron Burgundy II · 15-06-2016 05:05PM

I saw them after I posted but now I'm looking for just the applicator block/pad.

Curran · 15-06-2016 06:23PM

There isnt anything special about the block - surely you can find something in the house thats of an ideal shape/size

Ron Burgundy II · 15-06-2016 09:16PM

Curran wrote: »

There isnt anything special about the block - surely you can find something in the house thats of an ideal shape/size

Yeah true, probably could fine something. Well I’ll put an order in tomorrow morning, for the cloths and eraser.

ianobrien · 22-06-2016 06:36PM

This detailing obsession is getting bad. I went shopping and bought this for feck sake!

It's Dometic acrylic window cleaning and polishing kit. The acrylic windows can get easily marked, especially from poor washing technique. I know the Brass trick works on heavy scratches but I don't want to use Brasso for light scratches and tension marks.

Before you start shouting, I didn't mark them when I was washing it! I knew how to wash them before I got obsessed with the Detailing lark.

I'm getting slightly mad at this motorhome detailing lark!

conzy · 25-06-2016 08:46PM

Did a big shop on Detailing Shed in anticipation of the new car arriving next week

My wallet

Ron Burgundy II · 25-06-2016 08:56PM

If you can try and pick up some Microfiber Madness microfibers, it's worth it.

On a small downer I spilled half a bottle of TarX, put it down on the ground and the wind caught the gate and knocked the bottle over.:mad:

vectra · 25-06-2016 09:07PM

conzy wrote: »

Did a big shop on Detailing Shed in anticipation of the new car arriving next

Great choice
What color is the new car?
All I can say is mine is still beading mad after almost 10 months.

conzy · 25-06-2016 10:17PM

It's a SEAT Ibiza Cupra in Pirineos Grey

vectra · 26-06-2016 02:02AM

conzy wrote: »

It's a SEAT Ibiza Cupra in Pirineos Grey

Gonna be a nice motor.
When are you expecting it?

traco · 26-06-2016 11:38AM

Guys - didn't want to start a new thread for a basic question.

Just bought a weekend / summer toy, its a ragtop and the roof could do with a good clean and treatment with a waterproof spray. Its an 03 Boxster so would like to use good stuff to get as much protection and life out of the roof as possible.

What would be the best stuff and where would I get it. I did a search and someone mentioned Halfords stuff on a 3 series but that was back in 2013 and products might have moved on since then. There are some products on detailingshed but they only have 1 review each.

Thanks

Curran · 26-06-2016 11:53AM

Its not that products have moved on drastically, they were available in 2013, but Halfords dont sell them. The top will need a very good clean, and let dry completely, before applying any product on it, if you want to achieve any sort of durability.

My choice would be CarPro Fabric Coat

traco · 26-06-2016 12:42PM

Curran wrote: »

Its not that products have moved on drastically, they were available in 2013, but Halfords dont sell them. The top will need a very good clean, and let dry completely, before applying any product on it, if you want to achieve any sort of durability.

My choice would be CarPro Fabric Coat

Thanks -so thats a suggestion for the final treatment, what about cleaning and getting some stains off it, few places where there are bits or green / moss and bird crap stains.

I have watched a few youtube vids about the process etc, just trying to find the best products for the job.

Plan is to clean it really well and then bring inside for a day or two to let it dry completely before treating it.

edburg · 26-06-2016 01:16PM

If usual cleaning doesnt work then for tough bits try a APC sprayed on dwell for a minute and maybe a detail brush to agitate, rinse/wash area again.

Leave Curran suggest more as I not had to clean fabric roofs.

Curran · 26-06-2016 08:44PM

As said an APC (All Purpose Cleaner) and work it in with a reasonably stiff bristle brush. Hose off and repeat if necessary.

Noccy_Mondy · 26-06-2016 09:50PM

Ladies,

The break pads wore down on the fsthers jeep, causing brake dust to be scattered all over the side step and some on the wheel.

Got most of it off with petrol, but there's bit's in the corners that won't budge. I'm out of korrosol, but is that my saviour? A pic of the way it is now, with them little bits in the corners.

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