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  • #4112
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Any feedback on the above post guys?

    Going to pull the trigger on it in the morning?


  • #4113
    Lekrub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭Lekrub


    jayo26 wrote: »
    Any feedback on the above post guys?

    Going to pull the trigger on it in the morning?

    My feedback..

    I’ve only learned about detailing in the last year or so. At a quick glance it doesn’t look bad but would you be better off gettin a cheap DA polisher - the argos one for example - and getting onto an Irish detailing shop for the rest. They could give advice too. For very rare use I don’t see the benefit in a expensive DA polisher. The pads and technique are the key.

    I emailed D and D detailing cork and they got back with some good advice and fast postage.

    I was happy with my results too. The Fluffasauraus drying towel i got from them is the craziest most absorbent towel I have ever owned. Really good for hose quick top up cleans.


  • #4114
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    The benefit of a more expensive polisher is that it will likely have more torque meaning the job gets done more efficiently and it won't bog down when pressure is applied.


  • #4115
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    I'd go with the das6 pro plus. I've mine with years and served me pretty well only stopped using it because I recently upgraded to a forced rotation poisher

    http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-plus-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-plus-15mm-dual-action-polisher/prod_1452.html


  • #4116
    jayo26
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,779 ✭✭✭✭jayo26


    Thanka for the opinions guys I think Im going to go for the one I linked.

    After having a good look and researching what's included and a review of the polisher it looks like a really good deal.

    I can always tweak the rest of the stuff Im using as I get a feel of what works best.


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  • #4117
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Whats the deal with using the like of bilt hamber on ceramic coated wheel ?
    Decided to go with the C5


  • #4118
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    BH will not degrade C5 as it's PH Neutral.


  • #4119
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    I arrived home yesterday to find my Dry-me-Crazy hanging up on the washing line. Gentle enquiring resulted in me finding out that it was my mother who put it there. She had threatened to use it to polish the timber floors so I got worried.

    Turns out that Da decided to wash the motorhome and Ma made sure the Bilt Hamber Autowheels and Wheel Woolies were used. Da decided not to dry it so Ma broke out the Dry-me-Crazy. It needed to be dried then so she put in on the washing line. She was giving out about the hard to reach areas.

    It warmed the (cold) heart to learn some of the tips/techniques I've learned here are now being used by others at home......


  • #4120
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Don't apply to wet surface or on very hot day.
    Best at evening or night in warm weather so do night before you plan a wash.

    If it's really bad even get them cheap microfiber cloths and leave them damp over affected areas.

    If you really don't want to scratch paint then follow these steps.

    As I said before, my usual cure for bugs involves a bucket of water, some microfiber cloths, a pot of tea and a sandwich.

    The procedure is:
    Soak the microfibers in water
    Spread them across the car covering the bugs
    Have a cup of tea and eat the sandwich.
    Check that the microfibers are still wet
    Finish the pot of tea
    Remove the microfibers and wash as normal

    The bugs should be softened enough by then to wash off


  • #4121
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ianobrien wrote: »
    As I said before, my usual cure for bugs involves a bucket of water, some microfiber cloths, a pot of tea and a sandwich.

    The procedure is:
    Soak the microfibers in water
    Spread them across the car covering the bugs
    Have a cup of tea and eat the sandwich.
    Check that the microfibers are still wet
    Finish the pot of tea
    Remove the microfibers and wash as normal

    The bugs should be softened enough by then to wash off

    The neighbors already think im insane,:p


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  • #4122
    yannakis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭yannakis


    Have been washing the car properly myself, de-tar, de-iron, 2 buckets and the likes but haven't gone into the compounds/sealants/waxes segment yet.

    I'll be interested in a DA polisher at some point in the future, but for now I am looking for a quick solution - probably applied by hand. What would you suggest?


  • #4123
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    If its a dark colour I'd definitely go with britemax black max polish


  • #4124
    yannakis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭yannakis


    EPAndlee wrote: »
    If its a dark colour I'd definitely go with britemax black max polish

    It is dark grey in fact. In all the top youtube results for this product, they apply it with a DA polisher - can it also be applied by hand? What kind of pads would I need?


  • #4125
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    ianobrien wrote: »
    I arrived home yesterday to find my Dry-me-Crazy hanging up on the washing line. Gentle enquiring resulted in me finding out that it was my mother who put it there. She had threatened to use it to polish the timber floors so I got worried.

    Turns out that Da decided to wash the motorhome and Ma made sure the Bilt Hamber Autowheels and Wheel Woolies were used. Da decided not to dry it so Ma broke out the Dry-me-Crazy. It needed to be dried then so she put in on the washing line. She was giving out about the hard to reach areas.

    It warmed the (cold) heart to learn some of the tips/techniques I've learned here are now being used by others at home......

    Was thinking about getting the Dry me Crazy, is it any good?


  • #4126
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Benzino wrote: »
    Was thinking about getting the Dry me Crazy, is it any good?

    Have my one with probably 4 years or so,
    As good as day one.


  • #4127
    SBPhoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 544 ✭✭✭SBPhoto


    Wouldn't be without one, much better and safer than a shammy


  • #4128
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Any places you recommend to buy the towel? The Detailing shop is out of stock, Amazon have it although is more expensive.


  • #4129
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    A few UK shops have them. Clean and shiny,polished bliss and shopnshine


  • #4130
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    EPAndlee wrote: »
    A few UK shops have them. Clean and shiny,polished bliss and shopnshine

    Cheers, will check these out.


  • #4131
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Polished Bliss are good. Used them a bit when DS are out of something that I need.


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  • #4132
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Benzino wrote: »
    Any places you recommend to buy the towel? The Detailing shop is out of stock, Amazon have it although is more expensive.

    This is also a highly rated towel
    Closer to home than Amazon.
    Klin Korea Towel


  • #4133
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    vectra wrote: »
    This is also a highly rated towel
    Closer to home than Amazon.
    Klin Korea Towel

    Use a good bit of the Klin Korea towels, they are very good


  • #4134
    Ivefoundgod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,467 ✭✭✭Ivefoundgod


    Does anyone know any decent detailing places around Carlow? Or Kilkenny even? Just changed cars and while the dealer has it gleaming I still want to get it fully done, ideally with paint protection.

    Also, is there any recommended products for getting rid of bugs/flies from the grill etc.? Destroyed in them at the moment from motorway driving.


  • #4135
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    Benzino wrote: »
    Was thinking about getting the Dry me Crazy, is it any good?

    One of the best things I bought. It easily does two cars without getting saturated, or one large motorhome......


  • #4136
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    Ordered one today, Call me Crazy but I'm excited to dry it out ;)


  • #4137
    D_turbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 506 ✭✭✭D_turbo


    Ivefoundgod wrote: »
    Does anyone know any decent detailing places around Carlow? Or Kilkenny even? Just changed cars and while the dealer has it gleaming I still want to get it fully done, ideally with paint protection.

    Also, is there any recommended products for getting rid of bugs/flies from the grill etc.? Destroyed in them at the moment from motorway driving.

    I have used KCC in Kilkenny for a normal polish etc, but know a few that have got full details done and the quality is always top end. Id recommend them


  • #4138
    deisedav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 359 ✭✭deisedav


    Benzino wrote: »
    Ordered one today, Call me Crazy but I'm excited to dry it out ;)

    Only takes about 4 days to dry out which drives my wife crazy. Wash it before you use it as it doesn't work as well out of the packet. Great towel all the same, well worth the price.


  • #4139
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I used love the Dry Me Crazy towel but I then started using Gtechniq's MF4 drying towel and I find it much better.


  • #4140
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    I used love the Dry Me Crazy towel but I then started using Gtechniq's MF4 drying towel and I find it much better.

    Gtechniq's are always better to fanbois :pac::pac:


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  • #4141
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    vectra wrote: »
    Gtechniq's are always better to fanbois :pac::pac:

    LOL :D

    If it wasn't a better towel I would have no problem saying it ;)


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