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Detailing chat

Hi I've been thinking it'd be nice to have a thread where simple questions that people don't want to create a thread for, could go. Or any chat related to detailing.

I've a question. If I've put a wax on, then a sealant. Then after a few weeks or w/e I'm thinking the shine isn't what it was. (After washing obviously) Can I apply wax on top of whatever sealant and wax is left from the first time, or do I have to remove the remaining sealant + wax first?

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SCOOP 64

Couldn't tell what i was looking at for a minute with the shine off of it, like a mirror.

EPAndlee

Gave the car a polish with Britemax then a few coats of King of gloss and done all the trim with Solution Finish. Going to tackle the inside tomorrow

Vico1612

Badger2009 wrote: »

But it's clean therefore you should be happy.

It wrecks my head how they can take a car in with near perfect paintwork and in a matter of minutes destroy the look of it.

After some of my experiences, if I get work done now, I stick a note on the steering wheel saying 'do not wash'. I know they think I am a complete fruitcake.

I got my new car late 2017 and asked them to leave the plastics on ...
Same when I take it in for servicing .. ' Do not wash ' instructions left ... Was greeted with ' Oh yeah, true .. you're the one :-) ' ...

Badger2009

vicwatson wrote: »

In my case not true, it was perfect on purchase, then the gits did a small bit of work, washed it and ruined it.

But it's clean therefore you should be happy.

It wrecks my head how they can take a car in with near perfect paintwork and in a matter of minutes destroy the look of it.

After some of my experiences, if I get work done now, I stick a note on the steering wheel saying 'do not wash'. I know they think I am a complete fruitcake.

vicwatson

EPAndlee wrote: »

In fairness the cars get delivered like that micro scratches,swirls and even holograms. The dealer just adds to it

In my case not true, it was perfect on purchase, then the gits did a small bit of work, washed it and ruined it.

EPAndlee

In fairness the cars get delivered like that micro scratches,swirls and even holograms. The dealer just adds to it

punisher5112

vicwatson wrote: »

Brillo pass?

Pads dam auto predictive text

vicwatson

punisher5112 wrote: »

Hand wash is worse as they tend to use brushes and sponge if very lucky....

Brillo pass would be about right.

Better of stating you want car untouched and in no way washed from new

Brillo pass?

MarkN

Tell them you want a 2/3 stage polish and they’re paying for it.

punisher5112

vicwatson wrote: »

How can I tell if car has been put through brush wash. First time. Brand new car. Looks like it to me, micro scratches on surface but garage said it was hand washed. I don’t believe them

Hand wash is worse as they tend to use brushes and sponge if very lucky....

Brillo pass would be about right.

Better of stating you want car untouched and in no way washed from new

vicwatson

How can I tell if car has been put through brush wash. First time. Brand new car. Looks like it to me, micro scratches on surface but garage said it was hand washed. I don’t believe them

DaveyDave

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I've been wanting to give the car a proper spring clean for a while. Weather in Dublin not looking too great this weekend... it might be a while before I get to it!

I've been planning to wash the car the last two weeks but I've been too lazy. It's quite a while since the last wash and I was really hoping to do it today but the weather is absolutely miserable. Worked 2 extra days this week so I only have today and tomorrow off and today I had to be up early for a bunch of errands and after working 67 hours this week I probably wouldn't be arsed washing the car anyway!

yannakis

I'm eyeing Carpro Hydro2 Lite and the likes of quick detailers - would you use that on a car without wax/sealant?

how.gareth

Curran wrote: »

Wash
Drip Dry
De-Tar
Rinse
Drip Dry
Fallout Remover
Rinse
Claybar with Clay Lubricant
Wash
Rinse
Dry
Protection - Wax or Sealant

Brands like CarPro, Bilt Hamber would be the better ones out there - KKD also which represents good value for money.

That’s some routine! I’ll probably never find enough spare time in my life for that unfortunately but I ordered a bottle of the carpro trix stuff as it seems a decent compromise for getting rid of some of the crap on the car without costing a lot of money or time, I’ll give it a polish and a wax after it weather allowing

Curran

h3000 wrote: »

I'll just leave this here
https://i.imgur.com/HuTooOV.gif

Been doing the rounds a while now!

Here's a little challenge for everyone....do the same on a car that hasnt been cared for too well!
You get a pretty decent reflection shot on a car thats quite swirled. The true state of the paintwork needs to be viewed head on.

*not saying the paintwork is in bad condition - just saying it doesnt prove much

h3000

I'll just leave this here

EPAndlee

Bilt Hamber clay bar is excellent and you only need water to use it. You could pick up a G3 mitt in Halfords which is pretty good too.

Benzino

Any recommendations for clay bar and clay lubricant?

Curran

how.gareth wrote: »

Cheers, in that order? Any brand in particular

Wash
Drip Dry
De-Tar
Rinse
Drip Dry
Fallout Remover
Rinse
Claybar with Clay Lubricant
Wash
Rinse
Dry
Protection - Wax or Sealant

Brands like CarPro, Bilt Hamber would be the better ones out there - KKD also which represents good value for money.

Alanstrainor

I've been wanting to give the car a proper spring clean for a while. Weather in Dublin not looking too great this weekend... it might be a while before I get to it!

bazz26

I find CarPro TarX pretty good at removing tar.

how.gareth

Curran wrote: »

Tar remover, fallout remover and claybar

Cheers, in that order? Any brand in particular

Curran

Tar remover, fallout remover and claybar

how.gareth

Hey folks probably been asked before but I’ve just picked up a white car and it’s got a heap of tar spots and bits of what look like brake dust all along the sides. It’s also got bits of faint black specs of overspray on the boot. What’s the cheapest/easiest way to get it half decent?

[Deleted User]

Girl in works car is covered in tree sap,
looking for something to melt it off?

thanks

[Deleted User]

moby2101 wrote: »

Hi

Going to be in Cork over the weekend, any decent detailing shops there to have a wander around?

D&D as mentioned. Foxhole Norman here works for them and is an accredited Gtechniq installer.

Curran

D&D Detailing are in Cork

moby2101

Hi

Going to be in Cork over the weekend, any decent detailing shops there to have a wander around?

Sexual Chocolate

Cheers all.

I don't have the time to wash it myself so I'll leave it another couple of weeks as I know nearly all car washes don't use a pH neutral shampoo. Though if anyone knows of somewhere that does, do let us know.

Curran

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

The car had a side respray done two week ago, an excellent job I must say, but would I be okay now to get it washed ?

Washing is fine, so long as you dont use a shampoo with wax additives - Wash 'n' Wax, or Gloss Shampoo, type products which would prevent any necessary out gassing, IF, its required. Speak to your painter about what approach to take on protection, as it might be OK to go ahead. If you cant get an answer, err on the side of caution as said, and give it at least 30 days