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Sexual Chocolate · 14-07-2020 11:54AM

Just a heads up to anyone looking for Auto Brite products that i'd highly recommend MMC Autoparts in Banbridge. Was able to pick up a couple of extra snow foam bottles, some tar remover and alloy cleaner etc. They don't have a postage/courier option to the South yet but they are working on it.

Probably worth a visit for anyone heading to Newry or Belfast as there only 5 mins of the dual carriageway.

Was able to get mine done yesterday after I got back. Defiantly need to get the wheels off at some stage as they've a lot of tar in the barrels now.

Muppet Man · 14-07-2020 12:23PM

Got a small very shallow mark/scratch on the high gloss plastic pillar at the driver side door. Its about an inch long, and I dont feel it if I rub my finger nail across it. Any suggestions for removal? Its not obvious at all except to me. I see it every time I get in the car

punisher5112 · 14-07-2020 12:24PM

Muppet Man wrote: »

Got a small very shallow mark/scratch on the high gloss plastic pillar at the driver side door. Its about an inch long, and I dont feel it if I rub my finger nail across it. Any suggestions for removal? Its not obvious at all except to me. I see it every time I get in the car

Machine compound and polish

SomeGuyCalledMi · 14-07-2020 10:53PM

Would my local motor factors stock IPA? Or is it only something you can only get from a detailer shop?

PsychoPete · 14-07-2020 11:03PM

SomeGuyCalledMi wrote: »

Would my local motor factors stock IPA? Or is it only something you can only get from a detailer shop?

Most would have panel wipe

high horse · 14-07-2020 11:09PM

SomeGuyCalledMi wrote: »

Would my local motor factors stock IPA? Or is it only something you can only get from a detailer shop?

Pharmacies stock it too as far as I know

MetzgerMeister · 15-07-2020 12:37AM

IPA can only really be bought in pharmacies under the term rubbing alcohol. Motor factors stock something similar as pre-paint or paint prep i.e to wipe a panel down before painting.

Note that IPA will not remove polish from paintwork as effectively as Gtechniq Panel Wipe.

Enigma IE · 15-07-2020 10:30AM

I've a question around paint protection. I'm a total novice when it comes to this, so hoping to get some advise.

I've just picked up a new car. I didn't go for the paint protection 'option' from the dealer, seems way over priced.

I'm looking for any recommendations for paint protection I can apply myself.

On my previous car, in terms of washing, I had been using the AutoGlym Polar Series range. It's designed to use used to with a power washer. It's 3-step, snow foam, wash and then a seal. The seal is only applied every few months.

Beyond regular washing and quarterly seal, is there anything else I should be applying to it?

Thanks.

Pmoylan · 15-07-2020 04:17PM

SomeGuyCalledMi wrote: »

Would my local motor factors stock IPA? Or is it only something you can only get from a detailer shop?

https://www.safetydirect.ie/qtek-ipa-di-fluid-and-spray.html

Damo 2k9 · 16-07-2020 11:30AM

Guys can someone recommend a decent Pre wash please?

I think its what im missing to shift the heavier dirt, before snow foaming. Particularly around lower panels etc.

PsychoPete · 16-07-2020 08:34PM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Guys can someone recommend a decent Pre wash please?

I think its what im missing to shift the heavier dirt, before snow foaming. Particularly around lower panels etc.

If a car is very dirty I just use Surfex HD, I use it for paintwork, door jams, interior, engine bay, wheel arches etc pretty much the whole car once you dilute it to the appropriate ratios

PsychoPete · 16-07-2020 09:14PM

Might be of interest to someone

Damo 2k9 · 17-07-2020 09:55AM

PsychoPete wrote: »

If a car is very dirty I just use Surfex HD, I use it for paintwork, door jams, interior, engine bay, wheel arches etc pretty much the whole car once you dilute it to the appropriate ratios

Cheers man, I have a bottle of that there at 10:1 that id use for tires and shuts etc. Would ya just use that before snow foam etc?

PsychoPete · 17-07-2020 11:14AM

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Cheers man, I have a bottle of that there at 10:1 that id use for tires and shuts etc. Would ya just use that before snow foam etc?

I have it at around 4:1 for paintwork

Damo 2k9 · 17-07-2020 11:23AM

PsychoPete wrote: »

I have it at around 4:1 for paintwork

Grand - ill mix up more of it when I head home.

vectra · 17-07-2020 12:01PM

PsychoPete wrote: »

I have it at around 4:1 for paintwork

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Grand - ill mix up more of it when I head home.

Depending on how dirty it is, I would use surfex HD @ 10:1, 4:1 might be a little strong for regular use and may strip your LSP.

PsychoPete · 18-07-2020 05:56PM

PsychoPete wrote: »

Might be of interest to someone

Up to 80% off everything from 9:30 am tomorrow, goes down by 10% every hour.

Might have to unnecessarily stock up on things I don't need

Cyrus · 19-07-2020 09:34PM

Folks

I gave up washing my own cars a few years back with kids coming along not having time etc

I might try get back into it now , but realistically what’s the best case scenario time wise for a decent wash routine ? I’m low on time and when I used do it I’d take hours washing and drying etc

I’d like to do it but in an efficient way, any tips for a quick but decent routine including the bits I’d need !

Northern Monkey · 19-07-2020 09:39PM

Getting a di vessel would be a good time saver, no more drying!

SCOOP 64 · 19-07-2020 09:44PM

Any good prices on Bilt Hamber auto Wheel, running low,will have to be delivered cant get local.

Stallingrad · 20-07-2020 09:08AM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Any good prices on Bilt Hamber auto Wheel, running low,will have to be delivered cant get local.

Also looking, €18.50 plus delivery from Reflect, can it be got any cheaper?

Ryder · 20-07-2020 02:30PM

Cyrus wrote: »

Folks

I gave up washing my own cars a few years back with kids coming along not having time etc

I might try get back into it now , but realistically what’s the best case scenario time wise for a decent wash routine ? I’m low on time and when I used do it I’d take hours washing and drying etc

I’d like to do it but in an efficient way, any tips for a quick but decent routine including the bits I’d need !

Same as this. Have got a new to me car that I'd like to keep looking well.
Have got a bucket with grit guard, garden hose, washing nut for car and wheels.
Turtle wax car shampoo and wax
Tyre gel.
Drying towels

Anything else needed for regular washing?
Would aim to wax as well....any recommendations or alternatives? Its a white car if that makes any difference.

Thanks

SCOOP 64 · 20-07-2020 06:37PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

Also looking, €18.50 plus delivery from Reflect, can it be got any cheaper?

€7.50 postage!

Northern Monkey · 20-07-2020 06:45PM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

€7.50 postage!

Blok51 are free postage when you spend over £51. I find I always have loads of extras to add on when I’m putting an order in!

PsychoPete · 20-07-2020 06:58PM

Better value if you buy it in 5 litre

Stallingrad · 20-07-2020 08:22PM

Ryder wrote: »

Same as this. Have got a new to me car that I'd like to keep looking well.
Have got a bucket with grit guard, garden hose, washing nut for car and wheels.
Turtle wax car shampoo and wax
Tyre gel.
Drying towels

Anything else needed for regular washing?
Would aim to wax as well....any recommendations or alternatives? Its a white car if that makes any difference.

Thanks

I wouldn't bother with the Turtle Wax shampoo unless it is pH neutral. Get a good pH neutral shampoo and finish with a wax sealant spray. TW wax sealant is both reasonably priced and very impressive.

crasy dash · 20-07-2020 10:11PM

Recently purchased a 08 Saab 9-3 aero sports wagon.
Paint work is fairly rough it's never going to be perfect but I'd still like to tidy it up if possible.

Anyone care to advise on how hard or soft the paint is generally on Saab's?

ILikeBoats · 21-07-2020 08:24AM

Does the noticeable "fragrance" from Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel always linger after for a few days or did I just do a bad job at rinsing it?

MetzgerMeister · 21-07-2020 10:05AM

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Does the noticeable "fragrance" from Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel always linger after for a few days or did I just do a bad job at rinsing it?

It does linger depending on what surface you're washing the car on. When I had gravel the smell stayed almost constantly. Now hat I have tarmac the smell is gone after my snowfoam step (always do wheels first). However you always need a shower afterwards because when AutoWheel atomizes it goes everywhere including my hair, clothes etc. I even have a different pair of runners specifically for doing the car because of this.

vectra · 21-07-2020 11:32AM

Cyrus wrote: »

Folks can anyone recommend me a decent quick detailer spray?

vectra wrote: »

Sonax BSD

Turtle wax hybrid ceramic spray coating.

Carpro Reload.

Gtechniq C2v3.

Plenty more out there but they are all very good products.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

C2V3 is more of a sealant than quick detailer. Gtechniq's quick detailer is simply called QD.

Another product getting excellent reviews is Anachem Hybrid QD.

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