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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

Looking to buy my first polisher and would like some advice before I pull the trigger.

I've been looking at the DAS6 on in2detailing and their DAS 8 Forced rotation polisher which by all accounts seems to be a knock off of the Flex VRG 3401 but at half the price of the Flex.

The DAS 8 is kind of at the max of my budget right now but if it is the better machine to get I will, is there any other polishers out there I should consider? And if not which one of the two above would you recommend?

Wailin wrote: »

Lads anyone know if D&D are still delivering? I've messaged them on facebook and whatsapp over the weekend but no response. They're possibly closed but I thought I saw somewhere they were still delivering?

I ordered stuff on Friday, got it delivered this morning . I would just proceed as normal through the website. I do see stock is lower on more products than usual prob due to availability.

Order gone through lads cheers.

Hi - got my snow foam bottle/lance in the post today so need a few more stuff now. I guess most you recommend the Bilt Hamber Snowfoam, so that's one. Looking for a Fall out remover, a tar remover, wheel cleaner and shampoo. A bit of reading has thrown up BH Korrosol, BH Wheel cleaner, Car Pro Tar X - does that look about right?
What shampoo is recommended please?
Also for the experts - I have a lot of trouble drying the car after washing it - it takes a massive amount of MF cloths to get it dry - in the YouTube videos it looks easily done with one or 2 towels and the damn car starts to dry up before I reach the other side.
Also - anyone tried Blok51 in NI for delivery? they are coming out cheaper than Reflect for the above stuff.
Thanks

**** me Autobrite shipping charge to here @ £15 is expensive if your only buying something small. You can't even purchase their foam cannons from Amazon as they won't ship to Ireland or even the North.