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Curran · 10-10-2016 05:10PM

OSI wrote: »

What would anyone recommend to remove the likes of FlyBy Forte from windows? I need it gone, it seems to be very clingy and is making a terrible hash of the windows. Looks like I park under the worlds sappiest tree anytime there's the slightest bit of dirt around.

Sounds like you may have left it a little too long before buffing, and the coating began to heal, leaving microscopic peaks and hollows, and thus the water being clingy.

Machine polishing is the only way to remove it....however, a light machine polish might remove the peaks, and return an even surface and the performance it should offer. If it doesnt, go ahead and machine it further.

The beauty of such coatings is when they are working well, they are fantastic. Get the prep or application slightly wrong, and they can be a bit of a nightmare.

quadrifoglio verde · 11-10-2016 07:22PM

According to mammy qv, microfiber madness crazy pile is fantastic for washing the marble floors....I'm not impressed

Curran · 11-10-2016 08:04PM

Thats the Christmas pressie sorted for her! :P :P

They are also quite a popular comfort blanket! So be sure to use a new one straight away!!

quadrifoglio verde · 11-10-2016 09:58PM

Curran wrote: »

Thats the Christmas pressie sorted for her! :P :P

They are also quite a popular comfort blanket! So be sure to use a new one straight away!!

I'll give her the old one :pac:

edburg · 12-10-2016 12:16AM

My last drying towel was given to the dog with the words 'its a drying its what its used for, I stick it in washing be fine'. Dog eaten it since :pac::pac::pac:

Mc Love · 13-10-2016 01:07PM

Anyone use a car cover? Was thinking of getting one after my father got one cheap in Argos. Has anyone got one, I was looking at this even though its a bit more expensive.

ianobrien · 13-10-2016 03:50PM

The cheap car covers only scratch the paint when they move. They are also not that breathable and usually not waterproof (leaving a wet patch next to the paint). I've seen cloth ones that were custom made to fit specific cars but were designed for indoor use only. I've not heard anything good or bad first hand about them. They usually have an inside layer designed to stop marking the paint.

I didn't bother with any of the covers that sit next to the car. I've a Carcoon (bought direct) and its only brilliant. The car never feels "damp" or musty from being in it over the winter. I've an indoor one and rather than drape it over the car while it inflates, I made up guy ropes and it hangs from the roof of the garage. I take it down in the summer. If you look at the last photos I put up on the "today I did some Detailing" thread, you'll see the end of one of the guy ropes in the bonnet of the Escort.

The carcoon is also great for trickle charging the battery and the cat used to love it as the biggest air bed he could find.

Curran · 13-10-2016 09:35PM

Any cover, if outdoors is going to flap about and over time, damage the paintwork - no matter how soft the material, or how well it fits / tied down!

edburg · 13-10-2016 09:46PM

Not a great idea, have had issue's in past where corners of cars paint has worn away on my Kadett d years ago.

Kinda been forced this winter use one but have also got a heavier tarpaulin over top to help weight it down and reduce movement.

Arbo94 · 13-10-2016 10:05PM

Has anyone come across a product that gives crazy amounts of gloss for shows or anything? I've seen a couple of peoples cars that I know were swirled but they've been hidden and when I ask what it is the just say demon shine! No idea what demon shine product in particular but this is just an example, not overly worried about protection just looking to mess around and test a little

punisher5112 · 13-10-2016 10:11PM

Arbo94 wrote: »

Has anyone come across a product that gives crazy amounts of gloss for shows or anything? I've seen a couple of peoples cars that I know were swirled but they've been hidden and when I ask what it is the just say demon shine! No idea what demon shine product in particular but this is just an example, not overly worried about protection just looking to mess around and test a little

That would not make swirls vanish.

You need a rotary and pads and cutting polish to achieve that.

Curran · 13-10-2016 10:22PM

There are products - glazes for example will hide products for a temporary basis - ideal for shows.... hide swirls, add depth and gloss.

There are plenty of choices, but within the glaze group there are ones that will do no filling and are purely for shine, there are those that are purely for filling, and those that do both!

50Cal Cover Up is quite good, and Ive read great reviews about KKD ReGloss (it and the range seem higly rated), so much so that Ive pulled the trigger on the KKD range.

Danger781 · 14-10-2016 08:37AM

Lads I've recently moved out to the shticks and I'm finding it impossible to keep the car clean. I have to travel down a bit of a dusty road in the morning while my car is covered in dew, so by the time I reach work the back of my car looks like it hasn't been washed in weeks. It's fierce depressing.

Would it help to apply a coating of something like CQuartz? Something hydrophobic would surely help to keep it cleaner..

vectra · 14-10-2016 08:48AM

Danger781 wrote: »

Lads I've recently moved out to the shticks and I'm finding it impossible to keep the car clean. I have to travel down a bit of a dusty road in the morning while my car is covered in dew, so by the time I reach work the back of my car looks like it hasn't been washed in weeks. It's fierce depressing.

Would it help to apply a coating of something like CQuartz? Something hydrophobic would surely help to keep it cleaner..

Yes,
It would be a big help.
Though it wont keep it spotless, a siple blast of a jet wash and it will be almost 100%.
On saying that, If you travel in belting rain you will harldy see any dirt build up qith a coat of cquk or other coating.
Really is worth puting this on paint.

Curran · 14-10-2016 09:21AM

You'll still have quite a lot of dust on the car even with CQUK, however, it'll be easier to clean. If you had a hose at the end of the lane (unlikely) it would rinse off easily....perhaps even a back pack pump sprayer would even have enough pressure to rinse it well....and the drive to your destination would leave the car dry.

Arbo94 · 14-10-2016 09:49AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

That would not make swirls vanish.

You need a rotary and pads and cutting polish to achieve that.

I promise you'd be amazed with what shows up when you strip the car to prep it for polishing, my friend wanted to test a panel on his accord, looked beautiful before the wash but had some very light swirling that he wanted corrected, after the wash (usual snowfoam(mixed with some apc) 2bm , de-tar, de-iron , clay , 2bm dry) there were a couple of hand prints, much deeper swirls and nowhere near as much gloss!

Arbo94 · 14-10-2016 09:51AM

Curran wrote: »

There are products - glazes for example will hide products for a temporary basis - ideal for shows.... hide swirls, add depth and gloss.

There are plenty of choices, but within the glaze group there are ones that will do no filling and are purely for shine, there are those that are purely for filling, and those that do both!

50Cal Cover Up is quite good, and Ive read great reviews about KKD ReGloss (it and the range seem higly rated), so much so that Ive pulled the trigger on the KKD range.

cheers I'll have look at KKD

Senecio · 14-10-2016 10:27AM

Curran wrote: »

....perhaps even a back pack pump sprayer would even have enough pressure to rinse it well....

These are great for that sort of thing. Bought one of these when I lived in an apartment and had no access to outside running water.

http://www.nomadwasher.com/

https://youtu.be/Ek2vjL37UiQ

Diabhalta · 15-10-2016 12:56PM

How do I get rid of this? Faux leather in bmw e30. Is there any dye I can use?

punisher5112 · 15-10-2016 12:59PM

Get some leather care cleaner and seal.
Look up detailingshed

Diabhalta · 15-10-2016 02:52PM

I actually realised I have a leather cleaner and conditioner in the shed. Gliptone, was expensive... almost 30e.

anyway, it doesn't really work. I need some long term solution.

after 5 minutes:

after 20 minutes:

vectra · 15-10-2016 02:55PM

That looks as though someone used something on it before and stained it.
Is it leather?
if so I would get a kit and re dye them.

Diabhalta · 15-10-2016 03:10PM

it seems to me like it's from condensation as the car was sitting for a very long time in some garage/shed whatever.

not real leather, it's pe leather.

Diabhalta · 15-10-2016 03:13PM

the thing is that the top at the window is very similar looking. Without those vertical marks but it seems slightly faded as well like this bottom part. It's a 26 year old car after all.

Curran · 15-10-2016 05:54PM

Looks to me as if a better cleaner is needed. But perhaps to get it looking very good again, you'll need a dye kit. Would have thought getting the streaks out shouldn't be too hard though.

ianobrien · 15-10-2016 09:36PM

I had something similar before Diabhalta and I used a general APC and a soft brush. Window cleaner also worked for me. I did have a bad one that needed multiple applications to get rid of it all. I did have to reapply dressing as it stripped back the dressing that is causing the weird runs.

AnCatDubh · 18-10-2016 10:25AM

Quick question for you regulars - for interior dash and surrounds (door plastics, rubber, etc..) - what product are you using for a clean/shine? I gather that the Auto Glym stuff is generally the go-to for this kind of thing. So, anyone using Auto Glym Vinyl And Rubber Care? The only complaints on the Amazon reviews appears to be that it doesn't last no more than a few weeks (but, i'm immediately thinking what more are they expecting from a rub on solution and surely they should be attacking the interior at such regular intervals anyways). Or is there something else that should be on the shopping list?

Arbo94 · 18-10-2016 10:29AM

AnCatDubh wrote: »

Quick question for you regulars - for interior dash and surrounds (door plastics, rubber, etc..) - what product are you using for a clean/shine? I gather that the Auto Glym stuff is generally the go-to for this kind of thing. So, anyone using Auto Glym Vinyl And Rubber Care? The only complaints on the Amazon reviews appears to be that it doesn't last no more than a few weeks (but, i'm immediately thinking what more are they expecting from a rub on solution and surely they should be attacking the interior at such regular intervals anyways). Or is there something else that should be on the shopping list?

Personally I love chemical guys silk shine, I just love the smell and it's not overly shiny either. Everyone seems to have different preferences when it comes to interior dressing as there are so many different scents and levels of shine it's about finding what suits you. You could maybe try sample-this.co.uk and try out a few rather than buying the large ones

Curran · 18-10-2016 10:34AM

Pretty much what is said above....everyone has different expectations. Personally, I dont like any shine at all. I prefer a dressing that deepens the appearance while leaving a matte/satin finish, that has anti static properties, and if it smells good, then happy days!

Some of the ones that leave a shiny finish can also attract dirt, or be a bit greasy to the touch.

Ron Burgundy II · 18-10-2016 10:38AM

A lot of products on the market. I was using Poorboy's world Natural Look, but now I've moved onto 50cal Precision Interior Dressing. Both of which are very good.

I think I'll be reverting back to Poorboy once 50 cal is gone.

Edit: They leave a matt finish or as 50 cal describe their product as leaving an OEM finish.

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