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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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DaveyDave

Has anyone ordered from Detailing Shed recently? Website still showing plenty of stock, wondering if it's business as usual? Still need to get a proper snow lance and CarPro Hydr02.

Mike3549

markc1184 wrote: »

I'd seen that one alright, I was hoping there might have been a local option.

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markc1184

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

First result that comes up on Google: https://cleantec.biz/rac-hp094-type-replacement-hose.html

I'd seen that one alright, I was hoping there might have been a local option.

[Deleted User]

First result that comes up on Google: https://cleantec.biz/rac-hp094-type-replacement-hose.html

markc1184

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

What brand is the washer?

It's an RAC HP094 washer. Has served me well over the years just a pity the hose is on the short side.

bazz26

GustavoFring wrote: »

Half asleep on a Monday morning.

Hoover used made mincemeat of it:pac:

Good thing you didn't go with the oyster or beige coloured F10 interior then.

EPAndlee

A place that does hydraulic hoses should be able to make you up a hose

[Deleted User]

What brand is the washer?

markc1184

Anyone know were I could pick up a longer high pressure hose to go between my washer and spray gun. The hose there at the minute is not very long and it's a nuisance bringing the washer around the cars with me.

GustavoFring

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Sore back after the job???

Half asleep on a Monday morning.

Hoover used made mincemeat of it:pac:

[Deleted User]

GustavoFring wrote: »

Sore back after the job???

GustavoFring

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Nice job! How's the back afterwards?

[Deleted User]

Nice job! How's the back afterwards?

GustavoFring

Anyone elses OH as bad as this? I can leave the outside of my car filthy but it literally takes 10 minutes once a week to keep it clean, especially when you're sitting in it for a long time everyday.

Literally took me 20 mins, quick Hoover and a wipe down of everything. Not perfect but saves catching ebola.

[Deleted User]

edburg wrote: »

Blimey not seen sap do that much damage before, but saying that some new water based paints are very weak on protection front.

I would hazard a guess that if the car had a wax/sealant/ceramic coating the damage wouldn't have been half as bad.

ianobrien

markc1184 wrote: »

Is there a difference between hex logic pads and hex logic quantum? I'm looking at buying some new pads to replace my old hex logic. Which would be better suited to a das6 machine?

I've used both and to my rather uneducated eye, I found little difference in them. Maybe the quantum didn't hold as much polish in the pad?

EPAndlee

markc1184 wrote: »

Is there a difference between hex logic pads and hex logic quantum? I'm looking at buying some new pads to replace my old hex logic. Which would be better suited to a das6 machine?

Quantum pads have the hole in the middle and they have the kind of cone shape edge. Seem to be exactly the same foam quality

markc1184

Is there a difference between hex logic pads and hex logic quantum? I'm looking at buying some new pads to replace my old hex logic. Which would be better suited to a das6 machine?

edburg

sdevine89 wrote: »

Final Update:

Blimey not seen sap do that much damage before, but saying that some new water based paints are very weak on protection front.

punisher5112

Murt102 wrote: »

Anyone ever use HG Sticker Remover on their car? I heard reports if people using it before but never heard any feedback... I debadged the rear of the car and the sticker mark is still on it.

You will most likely need to machine polish it to get a perfect look as under badge would be mint compared to rest of car after glue is removed.

edburg

Murt102 wrote: »

Anyone ever use HG Sticker Remover on their car? I heard reports if people using it before but never heard any feedback... I debadged the rear of the car and the sticker mark is still on it.

Not used it on paint myself, happened have some and used it on rear glass no problems getting rid of advertising stickers garage's insist on using.

But any tar n glue remover will do the job if you not bought any product yet.

Murt102

Anyone ever use HG Sticker Remover on their car? I heard reports if people using it before but never heard any feedback... I debadged the rear of the car and the sticker mark is still on it.

punisher5112

What a fantastic job on the bm

sdevine89

Final Update:

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clubberlang12

DaveyDave wrote: »

Holy ****. Parked the car up at work and had to stop and double take. The light shining down revealed horrific swirling on the bonnet from when it got washed at the recent service. I know dealer washes are bad but the swirls it had from the delivery wash wasn't that bad, so I didn't think they'd do much harm.

Whatever they did they went to town on it. I guess there's no comeback with that? All that time and effort in the last year wasted. Might as well be using fine grit sandpaper rather than a microfiber mitt.

Unfortunately no comeback unless you had pictures from right before and right after. If people can remember they should always "instruct", not ask, dealerships not to wash the car after any service or work done there. In 99.9% of the cases, it's a quick mop around the car with a brush style wash tool and a power wash down......bit of quick wax if your lucky. But if you are a regular customer of the said garage, there is absolutely no harm in sending in a very direct and angry email, or call in, explaining how you understand car care, more so than them, and that this level of damage was a result of their sh&te wash processes.

[Deleted User]

That's why I am always adamant that a dealership does NOT wash my car when it's in for a service.

I think they want to wash it and damage it on purpose so that you'll buy a new car sooner rather than later!

DaveyDave

Holy ****. Parked the car up at work and had to stop and double take. The light shining down revealed horrific swirling on the bonnet from when it got washed at the recent service. I know dealer washes are bad but the swirls it had from the delivery wash wasn't that bad, so I didn't think they'd do much harm.

Whatever they did they went to town on it. I guess there's no comeback with that? All that time and effort in the last year wasted. Might as well be using fine grit sandpaper rather than a microfiber mitt.

sdevine89

Hebegeebee wrote: »

Get a chainsaw to those ba$tarding trees, who’d have thought tree sap could do that damage. Christ that is a nightmare! The best of luck with it getting it fixed.

They were in France so they will escape my anger, lucky for them.

sdevine89

Update 4:

After one day with Brian, this is a before and after of the bonnet. Another two days to go.

Before:

After:

Hebegeebee

Get a chainsaw to those ba$tarding trees, who’d have thought tree sap could do that damage. Christ that is a nightmare! The best of luck with it getting it fixed.