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Rattlehead_ie · 29-04-2020 07:50PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

Vinne Byrne have everything, assuming they are open.

They are I was onto them last week.

vectra · 29-04-2020 08:30PM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

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?

the bigger the number the smoother the paper.

P1500 is rougher than p2000 which in turn would be smoother than P600.

Muppet Man · 29-04-2020 08:35PM

What would people recommend for bits of green growth that has started to form on plastic and rubber bits on the exterior of the car. I'd be happy enough to go at it with a toothbrush - just wondering what solvent / mixture is best used? Soapy warm water good enough?

Rattlehead_ie · 29-04-2020 08:51PM

vectra wrote: »

the bigger the number the smoother the paper.
P1500 is rougher than p2000 which in turn would be smoother than P600.

Ok so if I was finding it difficult to get a smooth surface with P600, Id be better using something lower like P320?

punisher5112 · 29-04-2020 08:52PM

Muppet Man wrote: »

What would people recommend for bits of green growth that has started to form on plastic and rubber bits on the exterior of the car. I'd be happy enough to go at it with a toothbrush - just wondering what solvent / mixture is best used? Soapy warm water good enough?

All purpose cleaner, jet wash 1st, get a soft bristle brush, toothbrush should be fine and agitate, wash and repeat if necessary.

vectra · 29-04-2020 09:03PM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Ok so if I was finding it difficult to get a smooth surface with P600, Id be better using something lower like P320?

No
Other way round
if P600 is leaving it rough you need to go to something like P1200

vectra · 29-04-2020 09:03PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

All purpose cleaner, jet wash 1st, get a soft bristle brush, toothbrush should be fine and agitate, wash and repeat if necessary.

This ^^

Gumbo · 29-04-2020 09:38PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

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

Yep. And I’m even doing the neighbors cars.
There looking at me like I’m insane.

But it’s either that or have another cup of tea and eat another pack of biscuits!!!

CIP4 · 29-04-2020 10:41PM

Does Bilt Hamber Korrosol do much for tar removal or is it purely an Iron fallout remover ?

Also what is Chemical Guys hybrid V7 like as a general shampoo or what should I get ?

vectra · 30-04-2020 01:16AM

CIP4 wrote: »

Does Bilt Hamber Korrosol do much for tar removal or is it purely an Iron fallout remover ?

Also what is Chemical Guys hybrid V7 like as a general shampoo or what should I get ?

Purely fallout remover.
If you are looking at getting a good value shampoo, have a look on autopia, they have a US gallon of Insta shampoo for under €20, I have been using mine with probably 2 years or more and I am coming close to the end of it now. It is apparently exactly the same as chemical guys Mr. Pink.

CG Hybrid 7 is a spray sealant.

PsychoPete · 30-04-2020 01:26AM

vectra wrote: »

Purely fallout remover.
If you are looking at getting a good value shampoo, have a look on autopia, they have a US gallon of Insta shampoo for under €20, I have been using mine with probably 2 years or more and I am coming close to the end of it now. It is apparently exactly the same as chemical guys Mr. Pink.

CG Hybrid 7 is a spray sealant.

Theres a shampoo,liquid wax,tyre dressing and spray sealant/quick detailer all under that hybird v7 name. Typical CG marketing nonsense

Bandito909 · 30-04-2020 03:05AM

Lads,

Anyone know where I can buy that new TurtleWax ceramics kit for black cars? Seen a few reviews and it looks quite good.

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 10:01AM

All PR Reilly outlets stock Turtle Wax. I don't think Halfords stock it.

vectra · 30-04-2020 10:09AM

Bandito909 wrote: »

Lads,

Anyone know where I can buy that new TurtleWax ceramics kit for black cars? Seen a few reviews and it looks quite good.

Still only available by Pre Order as far as I know.

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 10:11AM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Ok so if I was finding it difficult to get a smooth surface with P600, Id be better using something lower like P320?

The higher the number the smoother/finer it is.

vectra wrote: »

CG Hybrid 7 is a spray sealant.

Remember that was one of the go-to products years ago? CIP's post is the first time I've heard of it since then

Duff · 30-04-2020 11:57AM

What's best to use to remove the residue left on alloys from old wheel weights, lads? I've white spirits or tar remover handy.

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 12:32PM

Duff wrote: »

What's best to use to remove the residue left on alloys from old wheel weights, lads? I've white spirits or tar remover handy.

If you have a Karcher, the cone/dirt blaster attachment is the best. It'll lift it straight off in milliseconds.

You could use tar and glue remover also.

Stallingrad · 30-04-2020 01:12PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

If you have a Karcher, the cone/dirt blaster attachment is the best. It'll lift it straight off in milliseconds.

You could use tar and glue remover also.

I'd caution against using a Karcher cone lance anywhere near the car!

As above glue and tar remover, a plastic scraper and a bit of elbow grease will do it.

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 03:03PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

I'd caution against using a Karcher cone lance anywhere near the car!

I should have added the above to my post as in use that lance with caution. It has worked perfectly for me in the past without issue but I agree with Stallingrad upon reflection.

Just to be safe, use tar and glue remover instead.

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 03:26PM

This little beauty arrived today from Slims along with some CarPro and BH stuff. Excellent quality for the price (£36):

Position 1 - For working on the skirt of a car or even underneath:

Position 2 - For working on the lower part of the doors:

Position 3 - For working on mid - upper section of doors. In this "stool" position you can store your polishing machine, polish and MF cloths underneath so you're not constantly reaching for them as I always do!

Duff · 30-04-2020 04:50PM

That's fantastic for the price. Pity my driveway is a 45° slope, I'd be out infront of traffic :pac:

Stallingrad · 30-04-2020 04:51PM

That looks awesome, would need the off road version for my gravel driveway though.

high horse · 30-04-2020 05:08PM

I just got an email from Autopia saying that they are finished processing my order. I'm really hoping that my order is delivered tomorrow but I'm not sure how realistic that is.

What can I expect from a courier service delivering orders for Autopia?

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 06:26PM

high horse wrote: »

I just got an email from Autopia saying that they are finished processing my order. I'm really hoping that my order is delivered tomorrow but I'm not sure how realistic that is.

What can I expect from a courier service delivering orders for Autopia?

From my recent experience of them you can expect to have items you ordered replaced with completely different products along with items missing as they are “on order” and will be in at the end of the week. Then two weeks later you’ll ring them to see where the product is only to ask for a refund (which to be fair they did very quickly)

Northern Monkey · 30-04-2020 07:05PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

This little beauty arrived today from Slims along with some CarPro and BH stuff. Excellent quality for the price (£36):

Position 1 - For working on the skirt of a car or even underneath:

Position 2 - For working on the lower part of the doors:

Position 3 - For working on mid - upper section of doors. In this "stool" position you can store your polishing machine, polish and MF cloths underneath so you're not constantly reaching for them as I always do!

I’ve been debating that or the stool for my next order with slims. I was swaying towards the stool so would be interested in your feedback!

high horse · 30-04-2020 07:23PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

From my recent experience of them you can expect to have items you ordered replaced with completely different products along with items missing as they are “on order” and will be in at the end of the week. Then two weeks later you’ll ring them to see where the product is only to ask for a refund (which to be fair they did very quickly)

Doesn't sound too promising. I'll just have to wait and see what arrives so. They were the only supplier that I could find in Ireland supplying fusso wax

PsychoPete · 30-04-2020 07:33PM

high horse wrote: »

Doesn't sound too promising. I'll just have to wait and see what arrives so. They were the only supplier that I could find in Ireland supplying fusso wax

Micks Garage,MCG,Reflect Auto Care,OCD,Blok51,Car Salon. No shortage of retailers for Soft99

johndaman66 · 30-04-2020 08:44PM

Hello All, Could someone please recommend to me a decent headlight restoration kit that won't cost a fortune? Also a method of protecting after that will have some decent last to it. If there is a reasonably priced kit that has protection included all the better.

Overall not bad. Only one headlight has light hazing on it and only on half the headlight. Left as is no doubt it will get worse. Thanks in advance.

MetzgerMeister · 30-04-2020 10:02PM

Northern Monkey wrote: »

I’ve been debating that or the stool for my next order with slims. I was swaying towards the stool so would be interested in your feedback!

What swayed me was that this can do everything the stool can and more. Not as much room to store stuff on the bottom of this compared to the stool but how much storage space does one really need? Having said that I could get the stool down the line but I feel I made the right decision for my needs.

The stool has been out of stock for ages too.

johndaman66 · 30-04-2020 10:04PM

Hello All, Could someone please recommend to me a decent headlight restoration kit that won't cost a fortune? Also a method of protecting after that will have some decent last to it. If there is a reasonably priced kit that has protection included all the better.

Overall not bad. Only one headlight has light hazing on it and only on half the headlight. Left as is no doubt it will get worse. Thanks in advance.

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