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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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Duff

Opinions on clay mitt/towels as an alternative to bars, lads? I've seen more and more detailers on YouTube using these clay towels instead of bars and getting the same results in half the time. I'm still skeptical though.

traco

Just thought I'd throw this up,;2l pump spray bottles for €3.50 and loads of garden hoses and connectors in Lidl if anyone is in interested or looking for bits and bobs. Just make sure its an essential shopping trip you are going on!

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ciarsd wrote: »

Hi folks, any recommendations for steering wheel leather dye (matt finish). Had a bit of a dye removal nightmare on the shiniest part of my steering wheel as I attempted to clean it with Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner Conditioner. No brushes used - just some new microfibres It's for an F32 BMW M Sport wheel (black leather). Rest of the wheel (less shiny parts) turned out superb!

Thanks

You might be better off getting the wheel retrimmed. My experience of dye on wheels is that it'll come off on your hands after first use and makes the wheel sticky.

Having said that, Colourlock may have a solution for you. ADBL.com I think it is.

Stallingrad

Duff wrote: »

Sounds exactly like what I need, looking forward to trying it. Thanks again.

Let us know how you get on, black is a challenge!

Duff

Stallingrad wrote: »

Finished with Menz 3800 and a soft pad the first time, but to be honest the results were so good with the S20 there was no need. Try the S20 and see how it goes for you.

Sounds exactly like what I need, looking forward to trying it. Thanks again.

Stallingrad

Duff wrote: »

Perfect, thank you. I've ordered some today. How was the finish? Was it nice and glossy or did it require a finishing pad and finer polish?

Finished with Menz 3800 and a soft pad the first time, but to be honest the results were so good with the S20 there was no need. Try the S20 and see how it goes for you.

Duff

Stallingrad wrote: »

I've used S20 with my DAS 6 on silver, white and light gold. Very impressed. I'm new to machine polishing but did a lot of research. Was tempted by Sonax PF but ease of use seemed a S20 strength. So it proved, got outstanding results removing swirls, very easy to use, doesn't dry out and very easy to remove (don't use in sunlight). I used a Schol orange pad (medium) for two German cars and a softer pad on a Kia.

Perfect, thank you. I've ordered some today. How was the finish? Was it nice and glossy or did it require a finishing pad and finer polish?

XsApollo

PsychoPete wrote: »

Autopia,Reflect Auto Care,Blok 51,Tow & Restore

That’s the job.
Thanks

PsychoPete

XsApollo wrote: »

Anybody know Anywhere in Ireland that I can order bilt hamber auto wheel from?

Or is there any product that can match it?
Any other wheel cleaner I’ve tried doesn’t really do the touchless job that this stuff does.

Autopia,Reflect Auto Care,Blok 51,Tow & Restore

XsApollo

Anybody know Anywhere in Ireland that I can order bilt hamber auto wheel from?

Or is there any product that can match it?
Any other wheel cleaner I’ve tried doesn’t really do the touchless job that this stuff does.

Stallingrad

Duff wrote: »

Anyone ever used Scholl S20 black 1 step compound? My father has a black F10 BMW with swirls everywhere but no other real paint damage. Temped to give the Scholl a try with my DAS 6 to see the outcome. YouTube reviews look good..

I've used S20 with my DAS 6 on silver, white and light gold. Very impressed. I'm new to machine polishing but did a lot of research. Was tempted by Sonax PF but ease of use seemed a S20 strength. So it proved, got outstanding results removing swirls, very easy to use, doesn't dry out and very easy to remove (don't use in sunlight). I used a Schol orange pad (medium) for two German cars and a softer pad on a Kia.

Rattlehead_ie

john15, thanks for that. Didnt have what I wanted.

Got sorted with micksgarage surprisingly with what I needed so happy days..hopefully at the wkend I can sort the inside of the car.

DuckSlice

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Think it's fair to say that Bilt Hamber are just better at everything tbh. It's rare to see somebody have anything bad to say about them.
In any comparison review their snow foam always does best.

I used Reflect auto care own fallout remover the other day on the wheels and thought it did a decent job. Followed it up with Surface X diluted down. Brought them up nicely.

Any suggestions for a bug remover ? The flies didn't really shift well off the bumper for me.

When I’m rinsing off the BH snow foam this usually takes all the bugs off for me. I don’t use a dedicated bug remover.

vectra

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Any suggestions for a bug remover ? The flies didn't really shift well off the bumper for me.

Soak a towel or some microfiber clothes and spread them across the flies while you are getting the washer and other gear ready,
That usually softens them.

dsaint1

Only tried BH Auto Wheel for the first time yesterday....amazing. Also cleaned the tires with AutoGlanz Rebound, just unreal the cleaning products out today.

LollipopJimmy

etxp wrote: »

I might be mad....but a clean car drives so much better doesn’t it?

Adds 10hp

Sexual Chocolate

Think it's fair to say that Bilt Hamber are just better at everything tbh. It's rare to see somebody have anything bad to say about them.
In any comparison review their snow foam always does best.

I used Reflect auto care own fallout remover the other day on the wheels and thought it did a decent job. Followed it up with Surface X diluted down. Brought them up nicely.

Any suggestions for a bug remover ? The flies didn't really shift well off the bumper for me.

DuckSlice

I might be mad....but a clean car drives so much better doesn’t it?

Cleaned the car today, tried 3 different products on the wheels. Autopia fallout, ironx and BH wheel cleaner. All sprayed on and rinsed off. The BH seems to be the best, both the Autopia and ironx left behind some brake dust but the BH took it off no problem on the other wheel.

Duff

vectra wrote: »

S20 is apparently a great 1 step polish, I was advised to use a Green Hex logic pad to use with it.
On a side note, S40 is supposed to give black an awesome finish on black if you were struggling to finish the job with the S20.

Cheers, I was actually wondering what pads to use. I'll pick up a few green hex ones so.

vectra

Duff wrote: »

Anyone ever used Scholl S20 black 1 step compound? My father has a black F10 BMW with swirls everywhere but no other real paint damage. Temped to give the Scholl a try with my DAS 6 to see the outcome. YouTube reviews look good..

S20 is apparently a great 1 step polish, I was advised to use a Green Hex logic pad to use with it.
On a side note, S40 is supposed to give black an awesome finish on black if you were struggling to finish the job with the S20.

john15

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Guys
I know there are a few of the usual shops (prefer to support local) that I'd go to to get some stuff for external cleaning and happy to wait till all this madness is over.
However just want to pick up a few bits for treating the inside if the car...full leather seats, dashboard etc. Any suggestions for products or retailers that have delivery still going?

I just ordered a few bits off partsforcars.ie seem to be still open for deliveries although I didn't get a delivery date, also 10% off at the minute with promo code.

Duff

opinionated3 wrote: »

Never got to use Scholl yet but FYI I have used angelwax regenerate with a green hex pad and I find it excellent as a one step. Check out apex details on YouTube for a review of it. I got mine from autopia

Thanks, I'll check it out. Need to buy some new pads too. How many pads do you think I'll need for the full car? 4?

dsaint1

Duff wrote: »

Anyone ever used Scholl S20 black 1 step compound? My father has a black F10 BMW with swirls everywhere but no other real paint damage. Temped to give the Scholl a try with my DAS 6 to see the outcome. YouTube reviews look good..

I was going to get this but opted for Sonax 04 06 after looking at reviews for a one step. It's similar to Sonax perfect finish but more geared towards use with a DA polisher. Will be trying it out this week hopefully.

opinionated3

Duff wrote: »

Anyone ever used Scholl S20 black 1 step compound? My father has a black F10 BMW with swirls everywhere but no other real paint damage. Temped to give the Scholl a try with my DAS 6 to see the outcome. YouTube reviews look good..

Never got to use Scholl yet but FYI I have used angelwax regenerate with a green hex pad and I find it excellent as a one step. Check out apex details on YouTube for a review of it. I got mine from autopia

Rattlehead_ie

Guys
I know there are a few of the usual shops (prefer to support local) that I'd go to to get some stuff for external cleaning and happy to wait till all this madness is over.
However just want to pick up a few bits for treating the inside if the car...full leather seats, dashboard etc. Any suggestions for products or retailers that have delivery still going?

Duff

Anyone ever used Scholl S20 black 1 step compound? My father has a black F10 BMW with swirls everywhere but no other real paint damage. Temped to give the Scholl a try with my DAS 6 to see the outcome. YouTube reviews look good..

LollipopJimmy

Thanks for the suggestions on suppliers.

I'm a few years out of detailing, I used to use a glaze on the cars and it looked great, my last car was a dark metallic blue and after prep I went with CG blacklight and petes53 wax.

The bike is white (with blue and red stripes) but any suggestions on making the white 'pop'

The red and white are vinyl so I'm limited in what I can do there. Overall I'm happy with it but I want it to really shine

My Karcher has also gone kaput, fecked it in a skip a while back so I need another, going to go karcher again because I have the snowfoam lance for one

ciarsd

Hi folks, any recommendations for steering wheel leather dye (matt finish). Had a bit of a dye removal nightmare on the shiniest part of my steering wheel as I attempted to clean it with Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner Conditioner. No brushes used - just some new microfibres

It's for an F32 BMW M Sport wheel (black leather). Rest of the wheel (less shiny parts) turned out superb!

Thanks

Damo 2k9

Have heard great things about the carpro drying towels, supposed to be the business.

Sexual Chocolate

Got to finally wash my car today with my new Karcher K4 Compact. Wasn't what I initially planned to buy but wasn't keen on waiting for Argos to open back up for a Nilfisk and I got it for cheap from Reflect. In fairness it did a good job and I love that the motor isn't that loud.

Also got their fallout remover which seemed to do a decent job and a few other things. And as always they threw in a few of there own air fresheners which are handy to have.

Think all I need now is a foam lance + foam, bug and tar remover and maybe a new drying towel.