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high horse · 11-05-2020 10:59AM

My Autopia delivery arrived this morning with the postman. It was incomplete but that's due to supply issues with the pandemic, I'll give them a chance to rectify it given the circumstances

MetzgerMeister · 11-05-2020 12:23PM

high horse wrote: »

My Autopia delivery arrived this morning with the postman. It was incomplete but that's due to supply issues with the pandemic, I'll give them a chance to rectify it given the circumstances

You'll end up asking for a refund.

deisedav · 11-05-2020 01:22PM

high horse wrote: »

My Autopia delivery arrived this morning with the postman. It was incomplete but that's due to supply issues with the pandemic, I'll give them a chance to rectify it given the circumstances

They were at that crack long before the pandemic arrived in fairness

Northern Monkey · 11-05-2020 06:33PM

I’m up to 4 weeks now waiting for part of a delivery from euro car parts. They delivered everything apart from 1 item so I presume it is a stock issue but it’s slow going!

The missing bit is less than €5 so I’m not losing much sleep over it!

shanec1928 · 11-05-2020 09:19PM

Northern Monkey wrote: »

I’m up to 4 weeks now waiting for part of a delivery from euro car parts. They delivered everything apart from 1 item so I presume it is a stock issue but it’s slow going!

The missing bit is less than €5 so I’m not losing much sleep over it!

Waited over a month for some detailing parts. After two weeks of not being able to get through. I done a charge back via PayPal finally got my money back last week. Will never deal with them again. If you go over to Twitter it’s them saying to send a DM then never actually replying.

limnam · 12-05-2020 08:54PM

Anyone have any recommendations for window wiper fluid/cleaner?

Foxhole Norman · 12-05-2020 11:46PM

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a product that DnD stock for removing black "shotgun mould" from a car's paintwork? Y'know that black mould that consists of lots of small dots? I got a bit off cleaning with microfibre the last day, but it involved more friction than I'm happy with?

My bad for not getting back to you, have been swamped with work the last few days so the email slipped past, I'll give you a call tomorrow if you're still not sorted?

PsychoPete · 13-05-2020 04:53PM

Wo wo order arrived this morning, quick turn delivery time

vectra · 13-05-2020 05:11PM

PsychoPete wrote: »

Wo wo order arrived this morning, quick turn delivery time

What did you get? and what do you think of the quality of them ?

PsychoPete · 13-05-2020 05:18PM

vectra wrote: »

What did you get? and what do you think of the quality of them ?

Microfibers and drying towels. Quality seems good, will try them out tomorrow

pinktoe · 13-05-2020 06:14PM

Do clay bars go off?

Found two unused Bilt Hammer clay bars today. I'd say it was over 10 years when I got them. I thought they used to be easier to pull apart and mould, they seemed a bit dried out but then again it was years ago since I clayed a car.

Should I dump then or soak them over night or any other suggestion?

Hadn't washed the car since before Xmas and then used an automatic wash at the petrol station :eek: today and well the paint feels crap so was thinking claying, polishing and waxing as I have the next four days off.

punisher5112 · 13-05-2020 06:32PM

pinktoe wrote: »

Do clay bars go off?

Found two unused Bilt Hammer clay bars today. I'd say it was over 10 years when I got them. I thought they used to be easier to pull apart and mould, they seemed a bit dried out but then again it was years ago since I clayed a car.

Should I dump then or soak them over night or any other suggestion?

Hadn't washed the car since before Xmas and then used an automatic wash at the petrol station :eek: today and well the paint feels crap so was thinking claying, polishing and waxing as I have the next four days off.

Put them in warm water to help

Hebegeebee · 13-05-2020 11:42PM

PsychoPete wrote: »

Wo wo order arrived this morning, quick turn delivery time

The same. Quality seems to be good, even more so at those prices. I haven't used them yet though.

MetzgerMeister · 14-05-2020 09:22AM

I got Chemical Guys microfibre wash and used it last night for the first time. Great product altogether for the cloths. Also used it to wash a polishing pad in the sink and it's the best thing I've used to remove the polish. Well worth looking into.

vectra · 14-05-2020 10:10AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I got Chemical Guys microfibre wash and used it last night for the first time. Great product altogether for the cloths. Also used it to wash a polishing pad in the sink and it's the best thing I've used to remove the polish. Well worth looking into.

I tried that ( or a previous version ) years ago and really found it no better than Non bio liquid.

MetzgerMeister · 14-05-2020 12:18PM

vectra wrote: »

I tried that ( or a previous version ) years ago and really found it no better than Non bio liquid.

It must have been a previous version because this stuff is great.

I also like the idea of not having to worry about cloth deterioration with this stuff. Never used any normal liquid with softener in it anyway for cloths but it's just good to know that I have something specifically for the job.

challengemaster · 14-05-2020 03:17PM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Hi guys,
Not entirely sure it falls under detailing.
Wondering if anyone has come across or idea how to restore chrome interior trim.
Ive some scratches on the door handles that Id really like to get out without dulling the actual handle (it at all restoring the shine at the same time)

Buy a replacement really is the only thing. There's almost no way to fix chrome once it's damaged.

MetzgerMeister · 14-05-2020 04:27PM

challengemaster wrote: »

Buy a replacement really is the only thing. There's almost no way to fix chrome once it's damaged.

He lives!

...and he gives true advice.

Rattlehead_ie · 14-05-2020 06:20PM

challengemaster wrote: »

Buy a replacement really is the only thing. There's almost no way to fix chrome once it's damaged.

Kinda knew that was coming down the line, haha. Thanks. Im sure my Ford Garage will charge me 80quid each :facepalm:

vectra · 14-05-2020 08:59PM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Kinda knew that was coming down the line, haha. Thanks. Im sure my Ford Garage will charge me 80quid each :facepalm:

Clean them up with water paper and wrap them.

vectra · 15-05-2020 11:25AM

PsychoPete wrote: »

Wo wo order arrived this morning, quick turn delivery time

Hebegeebee wrote: »

The same. Quality seems to be good, even more so at those prices. I haven't used them yet though.

My WO-WO order arrived yesterday, seem good quality.
I got a bit carried away as usual

DoctorStrange · 16-05-2020 11:26AM

PsychoPete wrote: »

If anyone uses wo-wo products they have 75% off on their website for 3 pack of microfibers,clay bar,wheel wash mitt,wheel drying towel,kneeling pad and twin layer drying towel

Thanks for this, arrived this morning. Havnt used anything yet. Wheel mitt seems pretty good, nice wrist cuff. Got two of those.

Got 12 of the general microfiber towels. They seem very nice.

Got a few of the drying towels and they sent a load of the mesh bags to keep everything in.

Cheers Pete!

Sexual Chocolate · 17-05-2020 03:47PM

Can anyone recommend the next best snow foam to Bilt Hamber? Everywhere seems to be sold out of Auto Foam so just looking for the next best thing.

opinionated3 · 17-05-2020 04:06PM

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Can anyone recommend the next best snow foam to Bilt Hamber? Everywhere seems to be sold out of Auto Foam so just looking for the next best thing.

I get good reaction from autoglym polar blast tbh. I think the trick is to leave the foam sit on the car slightly longer than what they recommend. I find it quite effective when I do that. Megs is similar but overpriced imo.

Sexual Chocolate · 17-05-2020 04:09PM

Am looking Gtechniq W4 Citrus foam here. Can be got on Amazon for €36 for 5 litres. Anyone ever used it before ?

vectra · 17-05-2020 04:54PM

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Can anyone recommend the next best snow foam to Bilt Hamber? Everywhere seems to be sold out of Auto Foam so just looking for the next best thing.

Valet Pro PH neutral is another one I like,

Hebegeebee · 17-05-2020 09:54PM

Autobrite Magifoam - but then again that’s what you’re currently using I believe you said on the other thread. Personally, I think it’s a bit better than BH Autofoam, which I still have and use.
I’ve used ValetPro pH neutral before too but I wasn’t overly impressed with its cleaning ability.

Gumbo · 17-05-2020 10:22PM

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Can anyone recommend the next best snow foam to Bilt Hamber? Everywhere seems to be sold out of Auto Foam so just looking for the next best thing.

Reflect Autocare Mega Foam?
Their shop is open in D15/D11 and they also do next day delivery.

Sexual Chocolate · 17-05-2020 10:45PM

Hebegeebee wrote: »

Autobrite Magifoam - but then again that’s what you’re currently using I believe you said on the other thread. Personally, I think it’s a bit better than BH Autofoam, which I still have and use.
I’ve used ValetPro pH neutral before too but I wasn’t overly impressed with its cleaning ability.

Yeah I've just ran out of it. Only had a 500ml bottle that came with the lance. I expected a bit more cleaning power but then again I've nothing to compare it too.

John from Forensic Detailing Channel did rate it as the best clinging foam but it came second overall to Bilt Hamber. But that's just one person's opinion.

I know Reflect well, I have many of their items already just no reviews out there on their foam therefore I wouldn't be keen on committing to a 5 litre bottle without knowing what its like.

edburg · 18-05-2020 02:30PM

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Yeah I've just ran out of it. Only had a 500ml bottle that came with the lance. I expected a bit more cleaning power but then again I've nothing to compare it too.

John from Forensic Detailing Channel did rate it as the best clinging foam but it came second overall to Bilt Hamber. But that's just one person's opinion.

I know Reflect well, I have many of their items already just no reviews out there on their foam therefore I wouldn't be keen on committing to a 5 litre bottle without knowing what its like.

In stock at Bilthamber themselves according to there site, so should be back in detailing shops soon enough

https://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleaning-and-degreasing/auto-foam

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