Today I did some detailing...

punisher5112 · 12-11-2016 11:56AM

Amazing work really wish some day I will get a house with a proper garage or shed to work on cars.

ronnie3585 · 12-11-2016 09:06PM

It's been 5 or 6 weeks since I put the CQuartz coating on the car. I've been away a bit so I haven't had the time to wash the car since then. I gave it a good wash today with CarPro Reset and it's looking as good as the day I applied it. It really brings the gloss and shine back to the car. Threw another application of Reload on it, should be set for the winter now.

Carpentry · 14-11-2016 11:32AM

I took advantage of the Saturday's weather. Second coat of SOFT99 Fusso.

leupold90 · 15-11-2016 10:28AM

A few weeks ago I got a chance to clean this old Auris. It's got nearly 350k on the clock and I don't think it';s ever seen anything else apart from a garage car wash in it's life. Despite this it's in reasonable condition and drives well enough. The white paint I think is quite forgiving as it doesn't show up swirls etc. that well. I didn't have a whole lot of time so I remembered reading on here about a quick technique. So what I did was;
Pre wash with BH Autofoam from a spray bottle
Rinse & quick dry
Spray with Iron X
Rinse & wash
Dry & wipe down with Sonax BSD
Clean glass with DJ Clearly Menthol

IMO it came up pretty well.
Some pictures below - note the bleeding on the bonnet is from the Iron X reacting with rusty stone chips!

Voodoomelon · 16-11-2016 02:14AM

Good job on the E38.

Reminds me of when I did mine about 4 years ago:

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And that ridiculously good wheel refurb by Lepsons UK:

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Theboinkmaster · 16-11-2016 11:22AM

What are the details of the wheel refurb in Lepsons UK?

I've used wheel wizards in Finglas before and was €100 about I think for one wheel and was happy enough, but is the Lepsons UK one that much better and worth shipping costs?

DuckSlice · 16-11-2016 11:27AM

Washed my car again the weekend. Was very happy with the results, and I'm getting more and more picky every time I wash the car. Even went around and done all the door shuts or what ever they are called. They were absolutely filthy. Not a great pic but feck it.

I'm thinking the car must have been waxed when I bought it as the water does bead on it more than it should with mcguiars wash and wax. Have a lovely snowfoam lance to try out this weekend so looking forward to seeing what it's like!

Foxhole Norman · 16-11-2016 11:55AM

Always loved your 728 Voodoo, I have a bad hankering for one recently, such cool cars.

Voodoomelon · 16-11-2016 02:41PM

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

What are the details of the wheel refurb in Lepsons UK?

I've used wheel wizards in Finglas before and was €100 about I think for one wheel and was happy enough, but is the Lepsons UK one that much better and worth shipping costs?

To be honest I can't remember the costs, it was before they put their prices up and sterling was quite favorable at the time. There also wasn't a lot of choice regards diamond cutting here at the time. Plenty do it now though. It was at least €100 a wheel, likely more inc shipping. But they're commonly regarded (at least at the time) as the best in the UK.

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Always loved your 728 Voodoo, I have a bad hankering for one recently, such cool cars.

Still beating about Blanchardstown apparently, been spotted a few times!

ianobrien · 24-11-2016 12:03PM

No pics this time but I tackled the dash and plastic interior parts of the parents motorhome. It was hoover with a soft brush to gathet dust, Bilt Hamber Surfix 1:5 dilution to clean the steps and anything dirty. Then 50Cal interior dressing and buffed after a minute or three.

It turned out reasonably well. It left a nice shine that wasn't too plasticy looking and no horrid sticky residue some leave. The vehicle owner expressed her satisfaction. That's a good sign for the finish it gave......

From having used the same treatment and approach in my own, I like the way it seems to repell the dust.

MuddyDog · 24-11-2016 04:29PM

Bit of a beginner when it comes to detailing but I've started taking proper care since I got a new motor and this is what I've been doing:

1. Quick power-wash (water only) to get the obvious dirt off
2. Two bucket method using AG Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner using Microfibre Wash Mitt
3. Power-wash (water only) to rinse it down
4. Drying with microfibre drying towels
5. Applying AG Super Resin Polish using polishing pad
6. Buffing off AG SRP using microfibre buffing cloth
7. Applying CarPro Reload then using microfibre cloths.

For the wheels, I use the AG Wheelcare set products.

Just reading about CQuartz...should I be using this too in replacement or in addition of any of the steps I currently use? I also have Megs Nxt Car Wash that I've yet to open. I also have Collinite 476 Doublecoat Wax. Should I use this wax now that it's properly winter or? Also, how often should I use the AG SRP? I try and do the first 4 steps once every 2 weeks. Should I use this polish every 2 weeks as well or less often? I use the reload once every 6 weeks or so.

edburg · 24-11-2016 04:42PM

MuddyDog wrote: »

Bit of a beginner when it comes to detailing but I've started taking proper care since I got a new motor and this is what I've been doing:

Quick power-wash (water only) to get the obvious dirt off
Two bucket method using AG Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner using Microfibre Wash Mitt
Power-wash (water only) to rinse it down
Drying with microfibre drying towels
Applying AG Super Resin Polish using polishing pad
Buffing off AG SRP using microfibre buffing cloth
Using CarPro Reload then when the car has fully dried (usually the next day as car is parked in garage overnight) using microfibre cloths.

For the wheels, I use the AG Wheelcare set products.

Just reading about CQuartz...should I be using this too in replacement or in addition of any of the steps I currently use? I also have Megs Nxt Car Wash that I've yet to open.

Is there something missing between buffing the polish and reload???
Car shouldn't need a drying after ARP.

As CQUARTZ goes I would replace the reload with it on the bigger wash sessions (twice a year say pre winter and spring), and then using reload as a top up say every month/other month.

I'd maybe consider car pro eraser wipe down after/instead ARP polish but thats me personally. Think the CQUARTZ adheres better to clean/product free paint surface.

Other than that happy days, I don't see an issue with your process.

EDIT: ah so your sly editing has added Collinite, well it kind of same as reload etc (different product yes but still protection). I'd have maybe added a couple coats of Collinite instead and kept reload as top up as said before, but you done reload and that's your protective layer, not 100% on its durability but pretty certain it do you well until new year before any need of a top up.

Ideally reload will work better with its own make of products and would say go with CQuartz next year.

MuddyDog · 24-11-2016 04:45PM

Thanks edburg. I edited my post now as it was confusing the way I said it!

Wouldn't using the carpro eraser after the AG SRP remove the SRP though??

edburg · 24-11-2016 04:57PM

MuddyDog wrote: »

Thanks edburg. I edited my post now as it was confusing the way I said it!

Wouldn't using the carpro eraser after the AG SRP remove the SRP though??

Yes well instead of (if your using CQUARTZ) really being new car I'd say there not much need for a filler polish which is my opinion of that product. It be good for wax protections as they both lasting roughlt 2-3 months. CQ would be a product that will see good 8 months +

As you are your are is good.

ronnie3585 · 24-11-2016 06:05PM

Have you had problems with applying Reload on top of SRP?

I tried it's first cousin, Hydro2Lite, on top of SRP a couple of months ago with disasterous results. It left huge streaks and was exceptionally difficult to biff off.

Curran explained that it was the gloss enhancers in the SRP that prevented a proper bond with the sealant, I'm interested to see if the same is true for Reaload.

PS I've Cquartz on the car now and it's the dogs boll*cks!

MuddyDog · 24-11-2016 06:23PM

Definitely getting Quartz now. Money wasted with the Collinite I feel if I'm going to use Quartz now.

No issues with Reload after SRP but I've always waited till the next day before applying.

Curran · 24-11-2016 07:27PM

Just a few thing I noted....

- there is no need to apply SRP every week
- Reload would work better, in terms of durability, if SRP was not on the paintwork prior to application
- CQuartz is a completely different leauge, and requires a defined prep and application to work to its best, and needs its own maintenance products, but the benefits greatly exceed the likes of AG
- Collinite 476S is a very good product, but you'll certainly have no need for it if going for a ceramic coating

If choosing to go ceramic, be sure to read about the benefits and disadvantages - not everyone is a fan...some people prefer the 'relaxing' job of reapplying products every so often - the likes of 476S freshly applied would give a slightly better appearance than a ceramic coating...but the ceramic requires less effort to wash, keep clean, and no topping up, etc

MuddyDog · 24-11-2016 11:05PM

Curran wrote: »

Just a few thing I noted....

- there is no need to apply SRP every week
- Reload would work better, in terms of durability, if SRP was not on the paintwork prior to application
- CQuartz is a completely different leauge, and requires a defined prep and application to work to its best, and needs its own maintenance products, but the benefits greatly exceed the likes of AG
- Collinite 476S is a very good product, but you'll certainly have no need for it if going for a ceramic coating

If choosing to go ceramic, be sure to read about the benefits and disadvantages - not everyone is a fan...some people prefer the 'relaxing' job of reapplying products every so often - the likes of 476S freshly applied would give a slightly better appearance than a ceramic coating...but the ceramic requires less effort to wash, keep clean, and no topping up, etc

Thanks for that. Very useful. What prep do I need for Quartz and what maintenance products do I need after using it?

Since I have Collinite now, if I apply it on a clean dry car could I just wash the car and use reload for 2-3 months and then use CSquartz?

ronnie3585 · 27-11-2016 07:55PM

I did Galway - Kildare - Galway this weekend. The roads were gritted everywhere given the weather and this was the result of 400kms of driving on them:

Absolutely minging!! The grit had the texture of sandpaper, if you just took a sponge to it you'd probably take most of your paint off too!

I hit it with a solution of warm water and shampoo and let it dwell for a few minutes. I then gave it a thorough going over with the pressure washer which removed 95% of the grit. Thanks to the CQuartz coating, it just flew off! A good 2BM wash thereafter and she was shining again.

Shazam!

MetzgerMeister · 27-11-2016 11:16PM

The gritting of the roads has my car filthy

I drove to Dublin on Thursday, came back yesterday and washed the car and a load of black crap came off it.

vectra · 28-11-2016 11:04AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

The gritting of the roads has my car filthy I drove to Dublin on Thursday, came back yesterday and washed the car and a load of black crap came off it.

Shouldnt bother you Mr.Gtechniq :P

MetzgerMeister · 28-11-2016 11:22AM

vectra wrote: »

Shouldnt bother you Mr.Gtechniq :P

You're right...it doesn't. I'm merely stating that cars are now getting covered in this slime that's on the roads due to gritting

vectra · 28-11-2016 11:37AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You're right...it doesn't. I'm merely stating that cars are now getting covered in this slime that's on the roads due to gritting

While I was merely pointing out the benefits of a ceramic coating.

Foxhole Norman · 29-11-2016 01:02AM

Working on a friend's dad's 25 today, heavily destroyed in swirls and the paint seems to be a happy medium between hard and soft. I spent over 2 hours alone on the bonnet using Menzerna 300 on a Quantum Yellow Pad followed by 2 passes of 2200 on a Yellow Heavy Cut 2D Pad and a Green Hex Logic Pad. The rest of the car is getting 2200 on a Green Hex Pad, will be finished tomorrow, I hope :pac:

MetzgerMeister · 29-11-2016 10:26AM

Holy panel gap Batman :eek:

MetzgerMeister · 29-11-2016 10:30AM

OSI wrote: »

All panels are beautiful :mad:

They may be but their gaps are.........huge :P

vectra · 29-11-2016 11:03AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

They may be but their gaps are.........huge :P

That was the first testing of climate control. ( It had no control though ) :pac:

conzy · 29-11-2016 03:10PM

Today I did not do some detailing, car has not been washed in about 2500km I'd say. Shes about to turn 10000. I'll give it a good wash and a top up of reload for the winter this weekend.

Any pro tips for winter detailing?

Rubber gloves on top of cotton gloves?

MetzgerMeister · 29-11-2016 03:18PM

Don't wear any gloves that can hold water, no matter how hard you try they will get wet.

ronnie3585 · 29-11-2016 03:25PM

I always find topping off the buckets with some boiling water from the kettle takes the sting out of the cold water.

Today I did some detailing...

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