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Arbo94 · 18-10-2016 10:38AM

https://youtu.be/t2z1X76v4ys watched this video yesterday and found it really interesting how you can see the buffer trails left after the dewalt rotary, he has some really good videos, worth a watch

19-10-2016 01:10PM

Ron Burgundy II wrote: »

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

Just ordered some of this,
gotta stop reading this thread

punisher5112 · 20-10-2016 07:45PM

Really fuming some absolute c##t has damaged my rear bumper on the vRS so annoying as longest I've had a car and has been probably the only part of the car nobody has actually hit of such as trolley and door dings in other places they managed to go through the paint and all the way under right in the center quite possible car with a hitch.

CorkMan_ · 26-10-2016 12:54PM

I have a drying towel that I've only used around 10 times. Last week it wasn't soaking up the water well at all. What I usually do is wet it in warm water before use, dry the car off, wring as much water out of the towel as I can and hang it on the line to dry. Then when next using it repeat the process again.

I presume I'm doing something wrong as it was brutal last week! What can I do to rejuvenate it or do I need to replace? And if I get a new one, what's the correct procedure in using/looking after it?

This is the towel I use.

MetzgerMeister · 26-10-2016 12:59PM

Give it a wash in the washing machine and then in the dryer. This will fluff it up. I do this with my Dry Me Crazy towels and they come out perfect every time.

micks_address · 26-10-2016 01:24PM

CorkMan_ wrote: »

I have a drying towel that I've only used around 10 times. Last week it wasn't soaking up the water well at all. What I usually do is wet it in warm water before use, dry the car off, wring as much water out of the towel as I can and hang it on the line to dry. Then when next using it repeat the process again.

I presume I'm doing something wrong as it was brutal last week! What can I do to rejuvenate it or do I need to replace? And if I get a new one, what's the correct procedure in using/looking after it?

This is the towel I use.

So you are wetting the towel before using it to dry the car? Or did I read that wrong?

CorkMan_ · 26-10-2016 02:09PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Give it a wash in the washing machine and then in the dryer. This will fluff it up. I do this with my Dry Me Crazy towels and they come out perfect every time.

Will try the washing machine. Don't have a dryer unfortunately. Could ask the neighbour

micks_address wrote: »

So you are wetting the towel before using it to dry the car? Or did I read that wrong?

The cloth seems to work better when it is damp than completely dry. Not sure why!

ronnie3585 · 26-10-2016 04:13PM

CorkMan_ wrote: »

Will try the washing machine. Don't have a dryer unfortunately. Could ask the neighbour

The cloth seems to work better when it is damp than completely dry. Not sure why!

I just use the washing machine, no drier, and it does the job. Anything I've read says detergent is fine but don't use fabric softener.

Mine works better too when it's damp. Really grabs on to the moisture.

Foxhole Norman · 26-10-2016 05:37PM

CorkMan_ wrote: »

This is the towel I use.

Those towels I find largely useless. Theyre not very plush and don't stay plush for long!

vectra · 26-10-2016 08:20PM

CorkMan_ wrote: »

I have a drying towel that I've only used around 10 times. Last week it wasn't soaking up the water well at all. What I usually do is wet it in warm water before use, dry the car off, wring as much water out of the towel as I can and hang it on the line to dry. Then when next using it repeat the process again.

I presume I'm doing something wrong as it was brutal last week! What can I do to rejuvenate it or do I need to replace? And if I get a new one, what's the correct procedure in using/looking after it?

This is the towel I use.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/generalImg/cyc_fluffy.jpg

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Give it a wash in the washing machine and then in the dryer. This will fluff it up. I do this with my Dry Me Crazy towels and they come out perfect every time.

OSI wrote: »

Just don't use fabric softener.

Wash it in the machine.
Not with the regular laundry.

Use NON BIO LIQUID.
You will get a bottle in Lidl or Aldi dirt cheap.

Let it dry naturally.
Mine are working superbly since new.

Arbo94 · 26-10-2016 09:01PM

Just got my hands on my (very) early Christmas present as I'm in desparate need of it!

Haven't tried it yet but have a full paint correction to do over the weekend so should have plenty of use!

Foxhole Norman · 26-10-2016 10:03PM

Arbo94 wrote: »

Haven't tried it yet but have a full paint correction to do over the weekend so should have plenty of use!

Let me know how you get on, have been hesitant to drop the money on one!

Arbo94 · 26-10-2016 10:06PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Let me know how you get on, have been hesitant to drop the money on one!

Might try do a little write up on it then if people are interested?

Foxhole Norman · 27-10-2016 12:29AM

Arbo94 wrote: »

Might try do a little write up on it then if people are interested?

Definitely! They have them in D&D around the corner from me but couldn't justify the price, maybe real world experience will

Arbo94 · 27-10-2016 08:55AM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Definitely! They have them in D&D around the corner from me but couldn't justify the price, maybe real world experience will

That's where I got this one from :-)

Ron Burgundy II · 27-10-2016 09:10AM

I like the look of them, but don't do enough polishing to justify the price.

On a side note I'm on the look out for a spot polisher... considering the small flex unit in D&D. Anyone got other recommendations?

Curran · 27-10-2016 09:34AM

If you don't do enough polishing to justify the pad cleaner...can you justify the price of the Flex?

The Shinemate EP803 Spot Polisher along with various backing plates and a heap of different pads, can be got for 60 quid less than the Flex!!

Foxhole Norman · 27-10-2016 11:33AM

Can confirm, the 803 is a fantastic machine, with pads to last ages, something you don't get with the Flex!

edburg · 27-10-2016 06:03PM

How much are them pad cleaners out of curiousity??

Doubt I get one and didnt look at prices just presumed it be to much for what I need it for and bought pad cleaner liquid from Autobrite to use in washing machine.

vectra · 27-10-2016 07:30PM

edburg wrote: »

How much are them pad cleaners out of curiousity??

Doubt I get one and didnt look at prices just presumed it be to much for what I need it for and bought pad cleaner liquid from Autobrite to use in washing machine.

€129 I think
I saw them today for 79 dollars.

Arbo94 · 27-10-2016 07:41PM

edburg wrote: »

How much are them pad cleaners out of curiousity??

Doubt I get one and didnt look at prices just presumed it be to much for what I need it for and bought pad cleaner liquid from Autobrite to use in washing machine.

Mine was €130, definitely steep but I also think that one of those swissvax buckets with a Gamma seal lid is steep at around €40/50 which the pad washer essentially is but with another lid, grit guard and and springy mechanism in it.

I don't think a lot of people on here will be able to justify the price, Ive seen plenty of people trying to justify the price of a DA on here and some saying they just cant do it. For the people who want a cheaper alternative I came across a build before of a guy who made his own a quick google search will find it for you.

found it :
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/77389-diy-pad-washer.html

Alanstrainor · 28-10-2016 07:56PM

Lads I washed and waxed my car last weekend. And after 150 miles it's covered in shite again. What am I doing wrong...

micks_address · 28-10-2016 08:17PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Lads I washed and waxed my car last weekend. And after 150 miles it's covered in shite again. What am I doing wrong...

The wax won't keep it clean but you should notice it washes considerably easier now... Also it's possibly less dirty than if it wasn't waxed.. I notice with my car after waxing it definitely stays clean longer and a run with the power washer would nearly clean it.. Dirt doesn't stick to it...

DuckSlice · 28-10-2016 08:36PM

Hi All,

I dont get to wash my car as often as i would like, partly down to me being lazy. So when i do wash it there is often a build of traffic film/general dirt from driving. Can someone recommend a good traffic film remover or method to get rid of the bulk of the dirt before washing it with a microfiber mitt. I use the two bucket method. and have a K2 Karcher power washer but its not powerful enough to take off a significant amount of the dirt before washing.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Arbo94 · 28-10-2016 09:33PM

Right so the Universal Pad Washer, I'm not going at this with any sort of structure and have never really reviewed anything before so it might be sh**e.

The actual unit itself is comprised of a 6 gallon (I think) bucket with a gamma seal lid, grit guard, interior mechanism and a lid with a hole. It is priced at €129 from dnddetailing and in my opinion is only worth it if you polish a car every month or so and you hate cleaning pads by hand.

I tested it out on my white hexlogic pads with some Meguiars APC diluted quite strong at 1:4. I filled the bucket with luke warm water just above the grit guard while the springs were pressed down and gave the pads a liberal spray of APC (about 10 sprays). Firstly the thing is messy!! maybe I was doing something wrong but from the videos I watched on how to do it I couldn't see anything I was doing differently.

Other than that my only concern would be the spring sitting in water may cause them to have a short(ish) life although I'm no expert on this, anyway to the photos:

Before:

After 30 seconds:

Also tried it on my rupes mini pads for the same time

Before:

After 30 seconds:

Overall I'm very happy with the results especially within the time. The pads were quite dry after i used the specific drying part of the pad washer (I would say dry enough to use straight away) and definitely the cleanest they have been in a long time.

Any questions anyone has about it, or if anyone is going to make their own and needs to see the mechanism inside don't hesitate to give me a shout.

SCOOP 64 · 28-10-2016 09:37PM

i cant see any pictures just a load of numbers?

Arbo94 · 28-10-2016 09:42PM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

i cant see any pictures just a load of numbers?

Sorry fixed now, i really hate Photobucket!:mad::mad::mad:

Alanstrainor · 28-10-2016 10:46PM

micks_address wrote: »

The wax won't keep it clean but you should notice it washes considerably easier now... Also it's possibly less dirty than if it wasn't waxed.. I notice with my car after waxing it definitely stays clean longer and a run with the power washer would nearly clean it.. Dirt doesn't stick to it...

Ah I was only taking the piss!

:D:D

It's not too bad to be fair, used Chemical Guys carnauba wax and it's usually great. Plenty of beading at least! I'll give it a rinse down over the weekend.

My interior really badly needs a clean at this point, I think I'll tackle it over the weekend. Need to invest in some new floor mats, but I've been saying that for the last 4 years so maybe I'll just leave it a little longer!

shietpilot · 29-10-2016 11:36AM

What are the methods you all use for hand washing the pads?

vectra · 29-10-2016 11:40AM

shietpilot wrote: »

What are the methods you all use for hand washing the pads?

I used to throw them in the washing machine with non bio liquid at a 40 degree wash and let them dry naturally.

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