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Duff · 11-03-2019 02:01PM

Lads, whats the easiest way to remove tint from the front two windows?

MetzgerMeister · 11-03-2019 02:09PM

Duff wrote: »

Lads, whats the easiest way to remove tint from the front two windows?

Use a heat gun or at a push, a hairdryer. I've never done it before but it could be tedious.

To remove any residue left over, use HG Sticker Remover or hot soapy water and a sponge. Instead of a normal sponge I would use one of those yellow pad scrubbers. Be sure not to use the one with the green surface as this can scratch but instead use a white or blue one.

Duff · 11-03-2019 02:20PM

Perfect, thanks a lot.

punisher5112 · 11-03-2019 03:15PM

Also a new Stanley blade or similar helps too.

Duff · 11-03-2019 06:07PM

Used a hairdryer and a stanley and the first tint came off almost flawlessly and left no residue at all. The second however, was a nightmare to remove even with the heat and stanley! Got all the tint off after an hour and a half or working a 1x1 inch section at a time. It's left loads of clear glue though. I've tried sticker/adhesive remover, hot soapy water and a stanley and they've all proved to be pretty futile in getting the glue off the glass. Any other ideas? Is there any industrial strength glue dissolver that I don't know about? :pac:

Cheers.

MetzgerMeister · 11-03-2019 06:09PM

Smash the glass and claim on your insurance :pac:

Duff · 11-03-2019 06:15PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Smash the glass and claim on your insurance :pac:

:D If NCT wasn't this week I would!

jmreire · 11-03-2019 06:24PM

Duff wrote: »

Used a hairdryer and a stanley and the first tint came off almost flawlessly and left no residue at all. The second however, was a nightmare to remove even with the heat and stanley! Got all the tint off after an hour and a half or working a 1x1 inch section at a time. It's left loads of clear glue though. I've tried sticker/adhesive remover, hot soapy water and a stanley and they've all proved to be pretty futile in getting the glue off the glass. Any other ideas? Is there any industrial strength glue dissolver that I don't know about? :pac:

Cheers.

Get some paint thinners ( automotive standard NOT household. Tetrosyl or similar ) Cover the dash to protect it from drop's spillages etc. Get a pair of household rubber glove's and some clean cloth's. Put some thinner on a corner of the cloth, and rub it on the adhesive. Do it section by section, and as the adhesive softens, wipe it off. When it has all been removed, use a good window cleaner to restore the glass.

tommycahir · 25-03-2019 04:59PM

Hi all, I'm hoping someone here can help, The mrs bumped the bumper of our 161 kadjar against a block wall earlier and now there is some scratches on the plastic bumper so i'm looking to know what is the best approach to minimizing the look of these?

Also once i've resolved those I want to bring the black colour back up on all the exterior trim i've seen CarPro DLUX or Gtechniq C4 mentioned for this a few times on the forum are these still the best products for a novice?

Final question any recommendations on a half decent alloy wheel cleaner? (EDIT a search shows up some recommendations on Wonder Wheels)

Stallingrad · 25-03-2019 05:49PM

tommycahir wrote: »

Final question any recommendations on a half decent alloy wheel cleaner? (EDIT a search shows up some recommendations on Wonder Wheels)

If they are the larger diamond cut wheels with clear coat Wonder Wheels would be too harsh, you want something like Bilt Hamber Auto-Wheel. If standard alloys them you can be less fussy like Turtle Wax redline which is cheaper but still pH neutral.

tommycahir · 25-03-2019 06:08PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

If they are the larger diamond cut wheels with clear coat Wonder Wheels would be too harsh, you want something like Bilt Hamber Auto-Wheel. If standard alloys them you can be less fussy like Turtle Wax redline which is cheaper but still pH neutral.

I am not sure if the Kadjar ones are diamond cut (pic of the version we have below), but the ones on our grand scenic are standard finish so should be ok

renault-kadjar-2018-diesel-white-suv-dublin-5c03a5c3c38f7-1007583510.jpg

renault-kadjar-2018-diesel-white-suv-dublin-5c03a5c3c38f7-1007583510.jpg

MetzgerMeister · 26-03-2019 11:11AM

Wonder Wheels is a load of sh!t. They tried to go into the whole "turning purple" once sprayed on the alloys but the stuff is already purple in the bottle.

A proper wheel cleaner (especially for diamond cut alloys) is Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel. My alloys are diamond cut and in order to preserve the finish I use Auto Wheel by spraying on, let it dwell for a few minutes and powerwash off. No brushes or anything used because they cause tiny cracks in the lacquer and alloy water in causing whiteworm.

tommycahir · 26-03-2019 11:52AM

Cheers looks like Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel is the wheel cleaner for me so.

Any feedback on how to deal with the bumper scratches and the colour restorer/protector?

DoctorStrange · 29-03-2019 09:32AM

I've Hydro2 on the car at the moment for around 3 months, it's gone from the lower half of the car but still beading on the top half of the car.

I've a rare day off coming up and I want to try fusso soft 99.

Any ideas on how to remove the remaining Hydro2? APC, washing up liquid?

punisher5112 · 29-03-2019 09:38AM

DoctorStrange wrote: »

I've Hydro2 on the car at the moment for around 3 months, it's gone from the lower half of the car but still beading on the top half of the car.

I've a rare day off coming up and I want to try fusso soft 99.

Any ideas on how to remove the remaining Hydro2? APC, washing up liquid?

All purpose cleaner, wash, decontamination such as tar remover and clay, then wash again.

vectra · 29-03-2019 11:48AM

DoctorStrange wrote: »

I've a rare day off coming up and I want to try fusso soft 99.

Apply Fusso extremely light using a damp sponge.
I normally do 3 panels then remove.
ie
2 front wings and bonnet.
Roof would be do on its own.

DoctorStrange · 29-03-2019 05:05PM

How long do you wait between coats? I've tried two thin coats of Collinite before and works really well, usually did second coat the next day but I don't have the time anymore.

vectra · 29-03-2019 08:34PM

DoctorStrange wrote: »

How long do you wait between coats? I've tried two thin coats of Collinite before and works really well, usually did second coat the next day but I don't have the time anymore.

Some say 6 hours.

clubberlang12 · 30-03-2019 04:31PM

DoctorStrange wrote: »

How long do you wait between coats? I've tried two thin coats of Collinite before and works really well, usually did second coat the next day but I don't have the time anymore.

A thin coat , or "covering", is all that is needed when applying a wax, sealant, etc as there is only a minimal layer of the coating that will actually bond to the surface. The rest will just come off with the buffing stage. Not only is that wastage of product, but if the first layer is too thick and cured quite thick it can mean removal needs to be more vigorous and this may lead to actual marring of the paintwork.

There is also a very merited idea that multiple layers of coating doesn't equate to the same multiple thickness layers. 4 layers won't give you 4 times the thickness of 1 coating. The carriers, some being solvents, in the wax to keep it semi-solid in the container can, and most likely do, actually remove some of the previous layer. Where a second coat can be beneficial is to be more sure of complete coverage of the area i.e- potential missed areas from first layer.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 01-04-2019 06:12PM

Any opinions on this coming up in Lidl later this week?
https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=17904

Duff · 02-04-2019 08:02PM

Two quick questions, lads.

1) What do you reckon the best tyre dressing is for a wettish look that lasts? Currently using Meguiars tyre gel but I find it slicks the wheels up no matter how little you put on and only lasts 2 or 3 days.

2) What would you recommend to clean moss/algae off a convertible roof? Girlfriend has a soft top Mini and over the winter it's gotten a few patches of green algae looking material on it. Was thinking G101?

Cheers.

keano25 · 02-04-2019 10:18PM

Callan Some Gofer wrote: »

Any opinions on this coming up in Lidl later this week?
https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=17904

****e.

Parapara2017 · 03-04-2019 01:34PM

Placed order with detailing shed on the 28th still hasn't shipped / no word from email request should I try cancel through PayPal or call into the shop for refund or?

Outkast_IRE · 03-04-2019 01:40PM

Parapara2017 wrote: »

Placed order with detailing shed on the 28th still hasn't shipped / no word from email request should I try cancel through PayPal or call into the shop for refund or?

It took them 3 weeks to ship an in stock bottle of shampoo to me last month. - Never using them again. I waited patiently for 10 days, then tried to make contact multiple times via mobile and email - no reponse. Gave it another few days and launched a paypal refund , only then did they ship it.

Never using them again, completely different than how they were 12 months or more ago. No response to emails or calls etc.

Will be checking d&d detailing in Cork next for my products.

deegs · 04-04-2019 05:25AM

Parapara2017 wrote: »

Placed order with detailing shed on the 28th still hasn't shipped / no word from email request should I try cancel through PayPal or call into the shop for refund or?

Same ordered on 27th and no action besides taking my money. Tried contacting them 4 times... PayPal dispute opening today.

Cantona's Collars · 04-04-2019 09:09AM

Meguiars stuff reduced in Halfords today,over €20 off on some stuff.

ianobrien · 04-04-2019 06:12PM

Parapara2017 wrote: »

Placed order with detailing shed on the 28th still hasn't shipped / no word from email request should I try cancel through PayPal or call into the shop for refund or?

I'm afraid I'm another that has given up on them, despite the excellent service I got in the past

cena · 04-04-2019 10:49PM

detailiing shed still open

DuckSlice · 04-04-2019 11:25PM

Also ordered some Hydro2foam from detailing shed, in stock, no shipment. No reply to email but they have just refunded my payment. Have to find a new place to buy my goodies by the looks of it

Website seems to be showing no listings for anything?

MetzgerMeister · 05-04-2019 12:21AM

Detailing Shed changed as we know in January last year. It was good for a while but got continuously worse as time went on. The site is indeed showing no listings for products in any category so it looks as though the business is done.

We are all aware of the superb service Curran gave (and still gives) when he ran it and the absolute piles of advice he gave to everyone here, BMWHaus and the multiple other forums he's a part of.

RIP Curran's Detailing Shed.

I won't say any more and if Curran wants to add to this he can but if not that's fine too. For now there are other great sites to buy high quality products from:

D & D Detailing (Cork)
Clean Your Car (UK)
www.blok51.com (NI)

There's also Orchard Auto Care up North but I don't know if they're selling products any more. Can't find their website either.

It's worth noting for those who bought Gtechniq products through gtechniq.com, they no longer ship to Ireland. D&D in Cork are the Irish distributors and will soon be opening gtechniq.ie so we can enjoy the superb products and avail of lower shipping costs

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