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Noccy_Mondy · 23-07-2016 05:32PM

Megueirs endurance gel. Apply with a sponge.

shietpilot · 23-07-2016 06:15PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Megueirs endurance gel. Apply with a sponge.

Will have to try it so. From now on I'll probably apply the tyre shine so it can dry over night. A quick splash of water should have them clean again though, especially with the sealant

vectra · 24-07-2016 12:59AM

Wokfs Chemicals Blacout was the best I could find.

YbFocus · 24-07-2016 07:54AM

I found poorboys to be great, use it on the dash too. Buy a tyre sponge on detailingshed.

Give it one or two sprays and wipe on

Ron Burgundy II · 25-07-2016 09:04AM

So spent the weekend in England and had to travel to Waxstock in Coventry, a trip of 1.40 hr each way but well worth it. All I can say is what a day I had looking and speaking with the car owners about the level of detailing involved getting their cars to this condition. I should note that most of the cars are daily drivers. The owners spent a small fortune applying ceramic and nano coatings to the underside of the cars. But the results are fantastic.

The retail side of the show was massive, with manufactures such as Rupes, Dodo Juice, Autosmart, Meguiars, Zaino, GTechniq, Flex, Scholl, Auto Finesse and Mike Philips from Auto Geek had a stall selling wolfgang…. To name a few.

Any way some photos

my day started out with getting this from the rental company
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Pics from the show
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I'll post some more later on.

vectra · 25-07-2016 02:28PM

That Mk2 Cortina :eek:
I dont remember them being that good looking when they were new even.

I would love one of those celicas as a collectible.
Stunning.

markc1184 · 25-07-2016 02:37PM

What is the green car in front of the Cortina?

ronnie3585 · 25-07-2016 03:16PM

markc1184 wrote: »

What is the green car in front of the Cortina?

Looks like a Huracan.

Ron Burgundy II · 25-07-2016 10:34PM

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ronnie3585 · 25-07-2016 11:36PM

That Escort's ridiculously clean - he must never drive it on the road!

ianobrien · 26-07-2016 11:24AM

Some of them cars never see the road again and they are trailered to events. Quite a few are driven when it's dry (my own included).

I noticed the 1300 Sport is missing the bulkhead sound deadening pad (they all rotted and held water, rotting the heater bowl). The black clips are painted to hide them.

Gotham Knight · 26-07-2016 01:06PM

What model is this Honda Coupé? I don't recognise it

Lovely photos BTW

shietpilot · 26-07-2016 01:08PM

Honda Integra DC5

Gotham Knight · 26-07-2016 01:10PM

shietpilot wrote: »

Honda Integra DC5

Cheers! Lovely car

Cheensbo · 26-07-2016 06:19PM

Super quick delivery from Detailing Shed again, thanks Curran.

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Now, I need to get a gazebo or something, have this old girl since Saturday and I'm dying to get at it.

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Curran · 26-07-2016 06:31PM

Take plenty of pictures - looking forward to seeing the results!

shietpilot · 27-07-2016 02:13PM

Any know if Carplan Tripewax Shampoo is pH neutral? I have about 4 litres in the shed and don't know if I should scrap it and get something better $:\$

vectra · 27-07-2016 02:28PM

shietpilot wrote: »

Any know if Carplan Tripewax Shampoo is pH neutral? I have about 4 litres in the shed and don't know if I should scrap it and get something better $:\$

Throw it down the drain.
It contains its own "wax" and will spoil wqhat you already have on it.

shietpilot · 27-07-2016 02:32PM

vectra wrote: »

Throw it down the drain.
It contains its own "wax" and will spoil wqhat you already have on it.

Can you recommend a decent shampoo that I could buy in 5~ litre size?

Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo is supposedly pH-neutral but only available in 2.5 litre form in Halfords.

Ron Burgundy II · 27-07-2016 02:39PM

shietpilot wrote: »

Can you recommend a decent shampoo that I could buy in 5~ litre size?

Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo is supposedly pH-neutral but only available in 2.5 litre form in Halfords.

This one is good and keenly priced imo.

http://dnddetailing.ie/product/2d-luxury-wash-wax-5l/

Ron Burgundy II · 27-07-2016 02:42PM

Curran do you know of where I can get a Lake Country 4" backing plate for a Flex 3401? I looked around and seems CG have their own version.

ronnie3585 · 27-07-2016 02:44PM

Halfords has 20% off all Autoglym and Meguiars products at the minute. €47 for AG HD wax is seriously good value.

Curran · 27-07-2016 03:22PM

shietpilot wrote: »

Any know if Carplan Tripewax Shampoo is pH neutral? I have about 4 litres in the shed and don't know if I should scrap it and get something better $:\$

vectra wrote: »

Throw it down the drain.
It contains its own "wax" and will spoil wqhat you already have on it.

Keep it there for the jobs you will undoubtedly get asked to do!!
There is no point using your best products on a quick job that will be unappreciated two days later!

Curran · 27-07-2016 03:27PM

I could get one from a supplier in the UK but only recently received an order from them, and it'll be a while before I would need to order from them again!

PM me later, to remind me - I might have a contact locally that might be able to fix you up - Ive the business card at home!

Blazer · 27-07-2016 05:27PM

ianobrien wrote: »

That's why I specifically ask NOT for them to wash the car, even when it's included as part of the service.

happened to me when I dropped my car in.
About 4 hours of detailing wiped out..I nearly cried when I saw my supposedly washed car which was manky dirty with water spots all over it :mad:

vectra · 27-07-2016 08:05PM

shietpilot wrote: »

Can you recommend a decent shampoo that I could buy in 5~ litre size?

Autoglym Bodywork Shampoo is supposedly pH-neutral but only available in 2.5 litre form in Halfords.

That AG shampoo should be fine.

I used this for a long time and loved it >> Mr.Pink

shietpilot · 27-07-2016 08:14PM

vectra wrote: »

That AG shampoo should be fine.

I used this for a long time and loved it >> Mr.Pink

I picked the Autoglym shampoo up just there. It will probably be the first to run out so better to have it available in Halfords than run out one weekend

ronnie3585 · 29-07-2016 03:53PM

If I use BH Surfex HD on paint and wheels, will it remove any polish/wax on the surfaces?

Curran · 29-07-2016 04:50PM

Depends on the dilution...but its likely to have an effect. If it's mild you probably won't notice any real difference.

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