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Curran · 19-08-2016 11:39AM

Dr. Leather Liquid Cleaner if you need to do a deep clean.
CarPro Inside looks very capable too, but not had first hand experience with it.

job seeker · 19-08-2016 01:05PM

I recently washed the car and give it a polish with turtle wax. While the surface looked shiny, I was not 100% satisfied with the results. I'm considering getting a clay bar off ebay. But one thing I'm wondering is... Do you require a lubricant on the paint surface before, you start on the clay bar?

punisher5112 · 19-08-2016 01:12PM

job seeker wrote: »

I recently washed the car and give it a polish with turtle wax. While the surface looked shiny, I was not 100% satisfied with the results. I'm considering getting a clay bar off ebay. But one thing I'm wondering is... Do you require a lubricant on the paint surface before, you stgetting a better wax polish and you will make a big improvement.

How has the car been looked after is there lots of swirl marks and defects in the paint as that will also take from the shine.

For clay you need the surface wet and with something like spray polish or lube specific to the job or add a little washing up liquid.

Do you wash car with a sponge

Detailingshed.com what you need to do is strip all that off using all purpose cleaner and start again by De tar and then clay then wash again.

Noccy_Mondy · 19-08-2016 01:28PM

job seeker wrote:

I recently washed the car and give it a polish with turtle wax. While the surface looked shiny, I was not 100% satisfied with the results. I'm considering getting a clay bar off ebay. But one thing I'm wondering is... Do you require a lubricant on the paint surface before, you start on the clay bar?

I use a little apc and water in a spray bottle as lubricant.

MetzgerMeister · 19-08-2016 02:10PM

I'd go for clay bar and lube from Detailing Shed. At least you know that what you're getting isn't something that will fall apart in your hands.

job seeker · 19-08-2016 02:36PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I'd go for clay bar and lube from Detailing Shed. At least you know that what you're getting isn't something that will fall apart in your hands.

There's some amount of advertising going on here for the detailing shed..

Ebay, be grand..:)

quadrifoglio verde · 19-08-2016 02:37PM

Curran wrote: »

Dr. Leather Liquid Cleaner if you need to do a deep clean.
CarPro Inside looks very capable too, but not had first hand experience with it.

Found inside fantastic. Spray on, agitate with a brush and wipe off with a microfiber

However they're filthy again due to work

job seeker · 19-08-2016 02:41PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

job seeker wrote: »

I recently washed the car and give it a polish with turtle wax. While the surface looked shiny, I was not 100% satisfied with the results. I'm considering getting a clay bar off ebay. But one thing I'm wondering is... Do you require a lubricant on the paint surface before, you stgetting a better wax polish and you will make a big improvement.

How has the car been looked after is there lots of swirl marks and defects in the paint as that will also take from the shine.

For clay you need the surface wet and with something like spray polish or lube specific to the job or add a little washing up liquid.

Do you wash car with a sponge

Detailingshed.com what you need to do is strip all that off using all purpose cleaner and start again by De tar and then clay then wash again.

Naw, use the microfiber mit, car soap and two bucket job. I de-tared the car already. That's perfect cheers..

job seeker · 19-08-2016 02:41PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I use a little apc and water in a spray bottle as lubricant.

Will try this, cheers dude.

MetzgerMeister · 19-08-2016 03:18PM

job seeker wrote: »

There's some amount of advertising going on here for the detailing shed.. Ebay, be grand..:)

Well in fairness, they provide an excellent service and excellent products and are fairly popular around here. No harm in advising someone to take advantage of their service is there?

Noccy_Mondy · 19-08-2016 03:33PM

Support local/Irish and all that

Mick F · 19-08-2016 04:16PM

I've always gotten excellent advice from Detailing Shed. Wouldn't use anyone else.

Curran · 19-08-2016 04:31PM

job seeker wrote: »

Ebay, be grand..:)

Be grand!

:P

edburg · 19-08-2016 05:30PM

Curran wrote: »

Be grand! :P

I adore that stuff when I was a kid, smell is top dollar.

punisher5112 · 19-08-2016 08:14PM

Was always a good thing to see non toxic on the container as it was tasty back in the day.

job seeker · 19-08-2016 10:54PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Well in fairness, they provide an excellent service and excellent products and are fairly popular around here. No harm in advising someone to take advantage of their service is there?

I do agree with you, don't get me wrong. I've seen the results ye have gotten from the detailing shed products and they are flawless. It's just, I don't fancy spending the value of my car on a clay bar..

Also, I'd be a very much new too this, so I'm going to start myself on cheaper alternatives until I get the hang of it. It's great that ye are all so clued in to detailing. However I would not. I've seen reviews of the ebay clay bar. It's made by 3m. Videos on YouTube show a good result which is what Im after. I do like following these threads and have picked up small things which are good too know. Such as the 2 bucket method. Wearing a sandwich bag on your hand and rubbing the paint work too see if it needs too be clayed. Which I think, you mentioned yourself MM. But until I splash out on a nicer car, I'll be sticking to the less expensive options....

vectra · 20-08-2016 01:08AM

job seeker wrote: »

I do agree with you, don't get me wrong. I've seen the results ye have gotten from the detailing shed products and they are flawless. It's just, I don't fancy spending the value of my car on a clay bar.. Also, I'd be a very much new too this, so I'm going to start myself on cheaper alternatives until I get the hang of it. It's great that ye are all so clued in to detailing. However I would not. I've seen reviews of the ebay clay bar. It's made by 3m. Videos on YouTube show a good result which is what Im after. I do like following these threads and have picked up small things which are good too know. Such as the 2 bucket method. Wearing a sandwich bag on your hand and rubbing the paint work too see if it needs too be clayed. Which I think, you mentioned yourself MM. But until I splash out on a nicer car, I'll be sticking to the less expensive options....

Just curious,
How much will this 3m claybar be costing you landed at yuor door and how much exactly will you save?

job seeker · 20-08-2016 01:47AM

vectra wrote: »

Just curious,
How much will this 3m claybar be costing you landed at yuor door and how much exactly will you save?

10.40 Euro for 5 180g bars, postage is 9.88.. (This reply sounds so illegal :pac: :P )

Here is a link..

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/5-x-3M-Clay-Detailing-Bar-180g-Car-Valeting-Auto-Cleaning-Magic-Wax-Wash-Sponge-/301835733650?hash=item4646cfca92:g:qd0AAOSw7FRWWE49

Iv'e never bought off detailing shed, so I'd have no idea what a proper clay bar goes for these days...

Noccy_Mondy · 20-08-2016 02:50AM

Don't look like you'll be buying any, 0 left :P

*Kol* · 20-08-2016 03:50AM

job seeker wrote: »

vectra wrote: »

Just curious,
How much will this 3m claybar be costing you landed at yuor door and how much exactly will you save?

10.40 Euro for 5 180g bars, postage is 9.88.. (This reply sounds so illegal :pac: :P )

Here is a link..

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/5-x-3M-Clay-Detailing-Bar-180g-Car-Valeting-Auto-Cleaning-Magic-Wax-Wash-Sponge-/301835733650?hash=item4646cfca92:g:qd0AAOSw7FRWWE49

Iv'e never bought off detailing shed, so I'd have no idea what a proper clay bar goes for these days...

You only need 1 clay bar. Use a mix of water and shampoo as a lube.

Curran · 20-08-2016 07:43AM

It's Chinese 3M....you know the copyright laws in China, right?
As it happens, I've had an opportunity to use this stuff. Harder to work with, but does kinda work. Ts much tougher than other clay bars and is difficult to work into a flat surface, but warm water helps.
If your car has hard paintwork, you'll be fine. Of its soft, I'd use with caution.
You'll spend as much on a bottle of polish and time and effort removing the marring it leaves behind. Not a massive issue if you plan is to be following up with a machine polish.

vectra · 20-08-2016 09:00AM

job seeker wrote: »

10.40 Euro for 5 180g bars, postage is 9.88.. (This reply sounds so illegal :pac: :P )

Here is a link..

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/5-x-3M-Clay-Detailing-Bar-180g-Car-Valeting-Auto-Cleaning-Magic-Wax-Wash-Sponge-/301835733650?hash=item4646cfca92:g:qd0AAOSw7FRWWE49

Iv'e never bought off detailing shed, so I'd have no idea what a proper clay bar goes for these days...

They are Chinese knock off's.
But if they work for you then best of luck.
I read reparts they are very agressive and can leave marring on your paint.

Personally I would buy genuine.

** EDIT **
Curran beat me to it.

Foxhole Norman · 20-08-2016 09:18AM

job seeker wrote: »

10.40 Euro for 5 180g bars, postage is 9.88.. (This reply sounds so illegal :pac: :P )

Here is a link..

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/5-x-3M-Clay-Detailing-Bar-180g-Car-Valeting-Auto-Cleaning-Magic-Wax-Wash-Sponge-/301835733650?hash=item4646cfca92:g:qd0AAOSw7FRWWE49

Iv'e never bought off detailing shed, so I'd have no idea what a proper clay bar goes for these days...

My buddy brought some of those into work, rubbish, little more than play dough.

shietpilot · 20-08-2016 12:30PM

I've used the Bilt Hamber Auto Clay and it's excellent for the price.

I don't know why you'd want 5 bars though. I've done 2 cars (one is a big SUV) and I've only used 1/4 of the bar I reckon. It will last you long enough and if you seal the paintwork you won't need to clay it like 4-6 months!

micks_address · 22-08-2016 08:57PM

shietpilot wrote: »

I've used the Bilt Hamber Auto Clay and it's excellent for the price.

I don't know why you'd want 5 bars though. I've done 2 cars (one is a big SUV) and I've only used 1/4 of the bar I reckon. It will last you long enough and if you seal the paintwork you won't need to clay it like 4-6 months!

Hi folks,
Back from the holidays and few days at the beach.. Some sand gains in seams of leather seats.. I used Dr leather wipes but still few stubborn ones.. What's best way to get out?
Cheers,
Mick

Senecio · 22-08-2016 09:34PM

micks_address wrote: »

Hi folks,
Back from the holidays and few days at the beach.. Some sand gains in seams of leather seats.. I used Dr leather wipes but still few stubborn ones.. What's best way to get out?
Cheers,
Mick

A strong vacuum cleaner with a bristle attachment. For best results use one hand to open up the seems while vacuuming with the other.

micks_address · 23-08-2016 02:53PM

Senecio wrote: »

A strong vacuum cleaner with a bristle attachment. For best results use one hand to open up the seems while vacuuming with the other.

Would anyone have ians mobile number in elite autoclean they could pm me?

Curran · 23-08-2016 03:37PM

PM sent there Mick!

SoupyNorman · 23-08-2016 04:35PM

Hi Curran,

Could you help me out. I've only starting researching detailing lately and more specifically how to clean and care for your car properly. To the point that I am ashamed of the manner in which I have cleaned it to date and the state it's now in.

Car is full of tar, surface scratches, swirls and needs a serious treatment.

Can you recommend the products I needs to get going (via PM or whatever).

I do have a power washer though so I guess I'm off the mark there.

Curran · 23-08-2016 05:37PM

Hi there!
So minimum, you will need 2 buckets, a good quality wash mitt and drying towel, and a pH neutral shampoo - otherwise you are wasting your time spending time and effort trying to get it right, only to undo it all again after a few washes. Those are the basic items you'll need to maintain the finish you achieve.

After that; you'll need tar remover, fallout (iron) remover, claybar, polish, and a wax or sealant

Wash the car and let it drip dry
Apply tar remover
Rinse and allow drip dry
Apply fallout remover
Rinse and allow drip dry
Clay the car
Wash the car and dry with towel

....at this point your car is decontaminated - fully cleansed, in a way that regular washing cant achieve.

The apply / work in the polish
Buff of the polish
Apply a wax or sealant
Buff of the wax or sealant and repeat last two steps to have two coats on the car

Stand back and realise that the time, few quid and a lot of effort, and even after all the cursing as to why you started it at all....was actually worth it!

Hope this helps!
Any further questions, dont hesitate to fire me a PM!

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