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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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Northern Monkey

PsychoPete wrote: »

The thought of using ONR just feels completely wrong to me

I’m the same but needs must. I don’t have access to running water until the lockdown eases and I presume a jet wash at the petrol station wouldn’t be considered essential!

Northern Monkey

And the feedback on ONR is....

Not too bad once I got over the initial “this feels so wrong” phase. I’m not sure I’d want to do it as my only wash method but as a once a month to remove dust from the cars not moving method, I’d use it again. Obviously can’t do the wheel arches very well with it but the rest came up well.

I’d probably add a drying aid/QD to the drying phase as it took a bit of effort (2 passes with different towels) to remove all on the traces of streaks. I’m also glad I went 2 buckets rather than 1 as the rinse bucket was definitely telling a story.

Peter T

PsychoPete wrote: »

Maybe a pump sprayer and pre wash might be better option

So just a follow on from this. Ordered my stuff during the week off D&D and got a chance to test it out yesterday. My original plan as to just de-iron wheels and give them a clean on my own car but the gf's car was parked next to it so did both. So naturally that escalated to testing out the pump foamer with pre wash inside. Did the job, but you really need to keep the pressure up. Around 1.5ltrs of water and prewash mix is what it took to do a mk5 polo so I'm guessing it'll be two mixes to do my e91. Rinsed off and then washed using gtechniq g wash. Was very impressed with this, the car dried with no water marks and I do have lime in the water here. Final bit of Cleaner cars quick detailer to finish it off and job done. Now to tackle mine later today.

deisedav

dastardly00 wrote: »

I did a good bit of reading into PIR and calculating volumes, flow rate etc. from lance but it just seemed like too much hassle - and I say that as an engineer who likes a good calculation
So now I just pour in a small bit, top up with warm water and start spraying.

Yeah jts a pain in the hole alright. I can understand why bilt hamber dont say put x amount of product in the foam lance as they are concerned about different flow rates but it can cause confusion for sure. I suppose its testament to the power of the product that people are using lot less than recommended and still getting good results

Gumbo

Northern Monkey wrote: »

I’m the same but needs must. I don’t have access to running water until the lockdown eases and I presume a jet wash at the petrol station wouldn’t be considered essential!

Go the station.
Get fuel
And use washer.

All
My
Local ones here in Dublin 11 are open.
The facilities can be considered essential as they are part of the forecourt and everything is open as normal.

Northern Monkey

Gumbo wrote: »

Go the station.
Get fuel
And use washer.

All
My
Local ones here in Dublin 11 are open.
The facilities can be considered essential as they are part of the forecourt and everything is open as normal.

I drove past one earlier and there was a queue for the washer so I guess it is business as usual!

Stallingrad

Anyone else find themselves washing perfectly clean, unused car, just out of habit?

limnam

Stallingrad wrote: »

perfectly clean

Yet to happen :pac:

vectra

Stallingrad wrote: »

Anyone else find themselves washing perfectly clean, unused car, just out of habit?

Standard procedure :pac:

dastardly00

I cleaned my car this morning. The housing estate where I live is still under construction so there is a good bit of dust around and the roads are unfinished. That being said, it's probably the cleanest the car has ever been before a wash. Last clean was March 28th and only 188 km on the clock between then and now.

championc

Hi all,

What would your opinions be on Autoglym ceramic coating ?

I've been following this thread for the past month or so. I bought a brand new car (my first ever) in March.

I've done absolutely nothing to it so far. I have Mer, Greased Lightning and Autoglym Super Resin Polish in bottles. Rather than going the ceramic route (where it sounds like I could really fook things up), would any of these be recommended ?

Or is there any good YouTube video which will give me good guidance in terms of "decontaminating" the brand new paintwork and protecting it afterwards.

And one final question - the brand new paint doesn't have the exact mirror effect like glass - there's the slight "orange peel" effect which you see on all new car paint these days. Does detailing get this to a real mirror ?

The car is metallic black

Thanks in advance

Shefwedfan

championc wrote: »

Hi all,

What would your opinions be on Autoglym ceramic coating ?

I've been following this thread for the past month or so. I bought a brand new car (my first ever) in March.

I've done absolutely nothing to it so far. I have Mer, Greased Lightning and Autoglym Super Resin Polish in bottles. Rather than going the ceramic route (where it sounds like I could really fook things up), would any of these be recommended ?

Or is there any good YouTube video which will give me good guidance in terms of "decontaminating" the brand new paintwork and protecting it afterwards.

And one final question - the brand new paint doesn't have the exact mirror effect like glass - there's the slight "orange peel" effect which you see on all new car paint these days. Does detailing get this to a real mirror ?

The car is metallic black

Thanks in advance

Both my cars are black. I have never done any of this before but I bought brand new car last year and like you wanted the wax on it. Same as what it came with

I bought the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray, got it from Amazon. I got Autogymn Pure Shampoo as well, both off Amazon on special. Also microfibre towels,.,.,

Not sure of the total cost, watched a few videos online and tried it. Worked perfect. Need to invest in more as all used up now Dont think you would be able to f**k it up......

limnam

championc wrote: »

Hi all,

What would your opinions be on Autoglym ceramic coating ?

I've been following this thread for the past month or so. I bought a brand new car (my first ever) in March.

I've done absolutely nothing to it so far. I have Mer, Greased Lightning and Autoglym Super Resin Polish in bottles. Rather than going the ceramic route (where it sounds like I could really fook things up), would any of these be recommended ?

Or is there any good YouTube video which will give me good guidance in terms of "decontaminating" the brand new paintwork and protecting it afterwards.

And one final question - the brand new paint doesn't have the exact mirror effect like glass - there's the slight "orange peel" effect which you see on all new car paint these days. Does detailing get this to a real mirror ?

The car is metallic black

Thanks in advance

I've never used the product. But just based on the fact you've bought a new car and especially if you're thinking of keeping it for a few years. I would recommend going to a good detailer and getting something like Getchniq crystal syrum

I got the below done with some paint protection. Even though it was a fairly new car I was surprised by the swirling shown up by the right lights. As I said even though the car was new. It was a different car when the lads were finished with it.

CSU Black – Crystal Serum Ultra topped with EXO

vectra

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Both my cars are black. I have never done any of this before but I bought brand new car last year and like you wanted the wax on it. Same as what it came with

I bought the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray, got it from Amazon. I got Autogymn Pure Shampoo as well, both off Amazon on special. Also microfibre towels,.,.,

Not sure of the total cost, watched a few videos online and tried it. Worked perfect. Need to invest in more as all used up now Dont think you would be able to f**k it up......

That is not a ceramic coat;

OP.
I know of a member on another forum that used it on his new car and I have to admit it was super glossy, he also said it was a breeze to use.

Supernintento Chalmers

Any recommendations for something to restore external black trim?

punisher5112

Supernintento Chalmers wrote: »

Any recommendations for something to restore external black trim?

Quartz d lux

vectra

Supernintento Chalmers wrote: »

Any recommendations for something to restore external black trim?

What condition is it in currently?

punisher5112 wrote: »

Quartz d lux

Carpro Dlux is a fantastic product.
You could also use a well regarded product called Solution Finish which would not be as durable as Dlux.

PsychoPete

Solution Finish is a really good product but kind of messy. Something like Gtechniq C4,Gyeon Trim,Cquartz Dlux etc for durability

deisedav

Ordered from dnd yesterday at 2 o clock. I know the delivery driver that had the package and he handed it to me in work today at 12.45. Incredibly fast delivery .

dastardly00

Supernintento Chalmers wrote: »

Any recommendations for something to restore external black trim?

Another suggestion for CarPro Quartz Dlux.
I bought it on a recommendation from here to restore black rubber car mats and it worked a treat. I used it on black external trim around the windows and it did a good job too. It's pricey but worth it.

[Deleted User]

dastardly00 wrote: »

Another suggestion for CarPro Quartz Dlux.
I bought it on a recommendation from here to restore black rubber car mats and it worked a treat. I used it on black external trim around the windows and it did a good job too. It's pricey but worth it.

It's either buy & apply and not have to go near it for 2 years or buy something cheap and have to apply it every 2 washes along with having to wash the applicator and cloth afterwards which can be a pain with silicone products like that.

Duff

Finally going to tackle the refurb of the alloys I have sitting in the shed. Can anyone recommend a site to get the primer, paint and clear coat from? I'm guessing I'll need two cans of primer, four cans of silver paint and two cans of clear coat? I have plenty of wet and dry sand paper of various grits here so just need to buy the paint and filler.

Cheers lads.

Stallingrad

Duff wrote: »

Finally going to tackle the refurb of the alloys I have sitting in the shed. Can anyone recommend a site to get the primer, paint and clear coat from? I'm guessing I'll need two cans of primer, four cans of silver paint and two cans of clear coat? I have plenty of wet and dry sand paper of various grits here so just need to buy the paint and filler.

Cheers lads.

Vinne Byrne have everything, assuming they are open.

[Deleted User]

vectra wrote: »

That is not a ceramic coat;

OP.
I know of a member on another forum that used it on his new car and I have to admit it was super glossy, he also said it was a breeze to use.

This.

They use the word "ceramic" in the name because it has Si02 elements in it. A true ceramic coat is Gtechniq Crystal Serum, Gtechniq Exo and CarPro CQuartz.

I'm looking forward to seeing what becomes of the new Graphene coatings. From what I've seen so far there's only 1 on the market made by ArtDeShine.

championc

I went ahead and applied Autoglym Super Resin Polish yesterday evening. The rain showers today gave it a good test and it was very impressive the way the rain ran off it. Was well worth all the elbow grease.

[Deleted User]

Just know that SRP isn't a protectant and while it did give hydrophobic effects, it won't for much longer.

edburg

championc wrote: »

I went ahead and applied Autoglym Super Resin Polish yesterday evening. The rain showers today gave it a good test and it was very impressive the way the rain ran off it. Was well worth all the elbow grease.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Just know that SRP isn't a protectant and while it did give hydrophobic effects, it won't for much longer.

What this man says, it's just a basic polish with fillers that give the illusion it's fixed scratches.

You want a sealant/wax on top that will give longer protection and better finish to maybe.

SCOOP 64

championc wrote: »

I went ahead and applied Autoglym Super Resin Polish yesterday evening. The rain showers today gave it a good test and it was very impressive the way the rain ran off it. Was well worth all the elbow grease.

Ive been using this for a while now but i then use on top Autoglym Extra Gloss protection keeps the shine for longer.

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I'm looking forward to seeing what becomes of the new Graphene coatings. From what I've seen so far there's only 1 on the market made by ArtDeShine.

I should be able to tell you in the coming weeks.

I have this on the way to me
Graphene Coating

Rattlehead_ie

Guys (If this is best located in the DIY section just let me know)
I'm doing a bit of "project" work on the exterior unpainted black plastic on my car. Wanting to sand parts down before putting primer and gloss on. I had been using p600-800 type scotch pads for most of it and it did the job, however the next plastic part seems to be slightly harder and I need something only a little bit rougher to smooth it out.
Question is the higher up you go with the Pxxx the better it will deal with rougher/tougher plastics?