Detailing chat

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Hey guys,
Looking for a bit of advice, getting 3 of my 4 alloys refurbished next wk, too many close contacts with curbs.
Once that;s done, whats the best way to keep them fresh looking gloss, they are black (Focus ST-3)

Quartz d lux would be a good option.

Ceramic coating so there are others too.

Do everything as directed and it will be looking good and protection for around 12 months.

Obviously be careful on wash method and us pH neutral product

Hi Guys - (someone recommended) what is your view on Angelwax H2GO? Is it worth putting something on the windscreen like this?

Debub wrote: »

Hi Guys - (someone recommended) what is your view on Angelwax H2GO? Is it worth putting something on the windscreen like this?

I have never used this Angelwax product , but i have used glass coatings in the past and i think they are very beneficial. They make driving in rain a LOT easier.

I used a TAC systems coating - i did a little post on it here

https://drivedetailed.com/how-to-apply-hydrophobic-coating-to-your-cars-glass/

Other good products are the Gtechniq Glass coating (G1) , and Gyeon View Coating

What is recommended for removing the residue from stick on alloy wheel balance weights ?

doh1988 wrote: »

What foam are you using?

Currently using Auto Finesse Avalanche. I'm wondering now if changing the orifice in the Karscher Foam Lance will improve things.

Has anyone changed the orifice in it?

Lord Nikon wrote: »

Currently using Auto Finesse Avalanche. I'm wondering now if changing the orifice in the Karscher Foam Lance will improve things.

Has anyone changed the orifice in it?

That ain't no foam Lance.....

As Vectra said get a real one.


Look up eBay, Amazon or AliExpress for example.

It's the brass fittings type and gauze inside this that gives the foam.

Hi - my car has a heated front windscreen with elements built into the glass, does anyone know if its ok to clay it and apply something like the Gtechniq G1 etc?
thanks

Took advantage of one of the many ECP sales to order somestuff, nothing too exciting bar Turtle Wax Sealant Hyrdrophobic wax (€11) that I've been hearing so much about.

Lots of people blown away by the performance V price V longevity. Look forward to testing it out.

1 PRR.TW51799 Turtlewax Tyre & Bumper Trim Gel 500ml £6.09
1 PRR.TW51800 Turtlewax Wax It Wet Spray Wax 500ml £9.69
x2 552777331 Turtlewax Sealant Wax 500ml £28.98
x2 PRR.TW52823 Turtlewax Zip Wax Car Wash & Wax - 1 Litre for the price of 500ml £5.98
Subtotal £50.74
Discount -£16.74
Delivery Charges ( Republic of Ireland ) £3.95
Total (inc VAT): £37.95

D'Agger wrote: »

Recently picked up a K2 and thinking of getting this and some snow foam

Any places like Halfords only seem to have the plastic Karchner own brand foam nozzle - am I right to say this brass model is better based on some of the posts on this page.

I apologise for the repetitive topic but I want to be really sure before I order and the only other model I've seen was Nilfisk compatible not Karchner.

There are all types of different adapter types for each make.

The ones that come own brand like the marcher one are really for spreading on patios etc....

They won't give you the thick foam you want and need to get the dirt lifting....

Sorry karcher.... Not marcher

Debub wrote: »

Stallingrad wrote: »

Took advantage of one of the many ECP sales to order somestuff, nothing too exciting bar Turtle Wax Sealant Hyrdrophobic wax (€11) that I've been hearing so much about.

Lots of people blown away by the performance V price V longevity. Look forward to testing it out.

I heard good things about it too and bought one, yet to try it out (Turtle Wax Sealant Hyrdrophobic)

Let us know how it goes! Seems alot cheaper than the Meguairs alternative

Debub wrote: »

Used this (TW sealant hydrophobic) yesterday after the regular wash with the pressure washer and shampoo. Now this most likely is my fault as I am new to all this and I must have put in more than was required. I got streaks all over, took me a long time to polish them out and it got dark so wasn’t able to make our all the streaking. Looks ok at first glance today morning, it’s been raining most of the night - some pics here. My back on the other hand is not great this morning.

Some nice beading there! Seems to be a common problem with these Si02 Sealants where people put on too much and it ends up being nearly impossible to remove the stains.

A Little goes a long way with these products

Stallingrad wrote: »

^ Did the same last night. Washed and dried the car then applied. Went on easy, a bit draggy with the first microfiber, but quickly went slick with the second. Did the glass as well. Very impressed, great results very easy to work with, a little goes along way.

I did on the wet car

Shefwedfan wrote: »

https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/sponges-brushes-buckets/halfords-long-reach-extending-car-brush

I bought this today, I have one already but the head constantly spins.....anyone know of a cheaper alternative?

This will destroy the paint on your car....

Only thing I'd use that on is a truck trailer.

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Alternative .......with a handle

If it's microfiber then that will be an improvement.

Sponge or brush will destroy.