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vectra wrote: »

Apparently that is down to bad application.
or so I have been told.
This is the main reason i stopped using them on the windscreen. I now only use these products on the side windows.

God don't say that! :-D don't know what to do now!

Arbo94 wrote: »

God don't say that! :-D don't know what to do now!

I havent tried flyby forte.
Go ahead and try it, I should have added most of my driving is in town and therefore too slow for the m to work.
Back in 2010/2011 I had excellent results with RainX as I was doing around 700kms per week on motorway, I was thrilled with it.

If the wipers skip it is down to getting the application slightly wrong....probably due to the time between application, and buffing excess product off, being too long. If a ceramic product is left too long, while excess product does appear to have been buffed off, it will have started to cure already. If it's begun curing before buffing, the surface will be uneven and this causes the bounce/skip of wipers...and often poor performance from the product; water not reacting as expected.
It is possible to polish the coating to re-level and get better wiper performance.

Just checked mine as the 24 hours are well up now and there's no judder! I did go slightly overboard and put 4 coats on each windscreen and went for rainX on the rest as it was lasting months at a time on the other windows

ronnie3585

Arbo94 wrote: »

Just checked mine as the 24 hours are well up now and there's no judder! I did go slightly overboard and put 4 coats on each windscreen and went for rainX on the rest as it was lasting months at a time on the other windows

How did you do it?

Was it difficult?

How did I do it? - as per the instructions on the box and a few tips from Curran, the main one as he said is buff sooner rather than later. I found it to evaporate quite fast so it's important to remember where you started applying on the windscreen.

Was it difficult - no, I found it more difficult not to use the wipers for 24 hours it's like the big red button with do not push on it. It wasn't even raining :-D if you're near me I have no problem helping out if you're going to apply it.

philstar

is it a tricky job to replace the gauze in a snowfoam lance?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25pywsFRgZE

philstar wrote: »

is it a tricky job to replace the gauze in a snowfoam lance?

No
Simple
Look at this video from 2 mins 30sec. onwards.

philstar

where can i get a gauze ?

or they all standard size?

philstar wrote: »

where can i get a gauze ?

or they all standard size?

Let me help you

HERE YOU GO..!!

philstar

9 quid for a tiny brillo pad

YbFocus

philstar wrote: »

9 quid for a tiny brillo pad

It's a little more advanced than that now.....

ronnie3585

philstar wrote: »

9 quid for a tiny brillo pad

Welcome to the world of detailing:D

philstar wrote: »

9 quid for a tiny brillo pad

Buy a pack of brillo pads and try squashing one tight enough to fit in the lance,
you will be sorted then. :pac:

Its actually the gauze that does most of the work - its the snowfoam solution being force through it that produces the thick foam!

fryup

how would you know if the gauze is on the way out??

Water will start to dribble out the top, rather than all of it being forced away from the top. Generally like the is starting to get blocked.
Its adviced to always flush them with just water after use, for a few seconds, to help keep the gauze clean.
Over time, if solution isnt flushed out over use, the solution can dry out and become like crud and block the gauze.
It is possible to remove the gauze, and attempt to clean it - some people have had good results, others have had to replace the gauze

[Deleted User]

Guys!
What do you recommend to dress tyres?
Its the one product im missing from my arsenal.

And maybe recommend something for the exterior black plastic skirts/lower bumper on my mk5 gti?

Cheers

BrownFinger wrote: »

Guys!
What do you recommend to dress tyres?
Its the one product im missing from my arsenal.

And maybe recommend something for the exterior black plastic skirts/lower bumper on my mk5 gti?

Cheers

Water based for no sling and a more oem finish, silicone based for a high shine. Personally I'd go for a water based as I find they don't allow dirt to stick as easy as the silicone. It's really down to preference otherwise I like chemical guys silk shine, and vrp. In terms of exterior plastics both these can be used on the plastic too, if it's really badly faded consider a semi permanent coating (gtechniq c4) or a heat gun to revive it but be careful with the heat gun.

(Benefit of silk shine is that it can be used on the interior also ;-) )

SBPhoto

I have been using Orchard Hydrophobe for the past two years and find it good, haven't had any problems with wiper judders
Just spray on and power hose of

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M0y7IWIZAc

BrownFinger wrote: »

Guys!
What do you recommend to dress tyres?
Its the one product im missing from my arsenal.

And maybe recommend something for the exterior black plastic skirts/lower bumper on my mk5 gti?

Cheers

CarPro PERL will cover a lot of bases - its water based, but has Silcon Oxide in it, so its reasonably durable for a water based product. Use it straight from the bottle for tyres, but can be used at various dilutions for other jobs around the car, including interior.
- Note: one or two had issue with their tyres turning brown with PERL, but that was, at the time a new formula, and CarPro have since reverted to the earlier formula.

These would be more tyre dressings than suitable for the trim...

50Cal Cammo is one I find quite nice, and reasonably durable.

KKD Tyresol is another getting good feedback.

Meguiar's Endurance Gel is nice if you like the high shine, but it does sling an awful lot. Be sure to give it a buff down with an old rag after applying to take as much of the excess off as possible to limit sling.

Its one of those products that every one has some positive and negatives - there's a gap in the market for a tyre dressing that ticks all the boxes!

For the lower section of the bumper and similar trim, it would be worth considering something more durable; as mentioned Gtechniq C4 is very good, as is CarPro DLUX which doubles as an alloy wheel sealant.

ronnie3585

I really enjoy The Forensic Detailer's YouTube videos. He's very knowledgeable, has a wicked attention to detail and explains things very well.

He's just done a video reviewing Bilt Hamber products. I know many of us here use their products so I thought it might be worth posting here. At over an hour it's extremely thorough but very informative. Enjoy!

Probably the most underrated products available - they need to market their products more...but they'd rather spend their time in the labs creating superb products!! Every product in their range works, and works well...otherwise they dont release it to market!

[Deleted User]

I got an order from Detailing Shed yesterday which included CarPro Fog Fight. I've used the RainX version of it before which I wasn't enamored with but the CarPro stuff is very, very good. It smells of citrus which is a lot more bearable than the chemical, alcohol smell of the RainX product.

I applied it to the front windscreen and side windows without a problem and it worked instantly. I then did a big and awkward job on drying the condensation off the rear windscreen, applied the fog fight buffed but it didn't work as well. I'm thinking it's because the dew was building up right after I cleaned it so it's not the product's fault. Plus the glass was cold and the instructions state it needs to be warm. I came out to the car this morning to find every window 100% crystal clear inside (you may have fog/condensation on the outside) bar the rear windscreen.

Another small issue was that when buffing, the microfibre left tiny bits of lint behind on the glass. Maybe not a problem for most but for me I like to have my glass perfectly clear with nothing annoying me. With that said, it's not so bad that it's obstructing your vision in any way but OCD says otherwise! Maybe use a brand new, washed microfibre instead to lessen the lint.

I would highly recommend this product. - 9/10 with one point taken away due to the lint.

[Deleted User]

Just to add to that - as I found out this afternoon, don't apply in direct sunlight. The solution will dry up too quickly before you get a chance to buff it. Had to remove it all from the windscreen and will do it again this evening.

xabi

What do you use to clean your wheel wells? The caked on muck is a nightmare.

xabi wrote: »

What do you use to clean your wheel wells? The caked on muck is a nightmare.

Spray with APC solution
Dwell
Blast with pressure washer
spray with APC solution and agitiate with a brush
Pressure rinse

quadrifoglio verde

Up until Saturday, I thought I had half a bottle of Collinite left. After washing the car, I opened the boot to discover that my boot is now covered with half a bottle of collinite. :mad:
At some stage over the last week or two, the lid came off and well Collinite everywhere.

So, should I replace it?
Or stick with the trusty collinite that gave solid beading from one coat since September?
Also is 915 worth the extra 6 euro?

Im happy to wax the car once every 3 months or so, but would like something that enhances black paint (it was given a 2 stage polish back at the start of September).