conor-w wrote: » What are people's thoughts on buying a DA polisher that does not have a swappable backing plate? Would you get a whole car done with only a 5" backing plate available?
frozenfrozen wrote: » that is the foam in your seats is dirty (or rather than dirty maybe had too much cleaner applied and wasn't removed fully) and some moisture on the seat wicks it out over time you get the stains. if you have access a carpet extractor like a bissel spot clean (think they are going to be 100 sterling at some point today for black friday down from 150) you could give it a few passes and either get the dirt out of the foam or get the excess cleaning product out if that's what it is
conor-w wrote: » Cheers lads, I live in an apt and I've no access to a socket in the carpark, so I was really hoping to get a cordless one, had my eye on the new DeWalt DA, as it can be had for a decent price with no battery. I might leave it if it won't do the job.
Northern Monkey wrote: » Shinemate do a few cordless machines that seem to be well reviewed and are a good bit cheaper than the flex versionshttps://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/shinemate-12mm-cordless-random-orbital-polisher
frozenfrozen wrote: » Do I have to be careful cleaning factory tinted windows or will they hold up the same as normal clear glass? I know with aftermarket tint you have to not scratch the inside. But is factory tint the same for being careful not to scratch it?
conor-w wrote: » What are people's thoughts on washing + decontaminating a car in one location, then driving it 30 mins to another location to polish it? Is there something that could easily remove what little dirt would be picked up during that journey, if I had absolutely no access to water in the second location?
conor-w wrote: » Yeah I won't be doing it until the weather is decent again I would say, so it would hopefully not pick up too much stuff. I wouldn't be mad on those products either really, at a stretch I could probably fill a bucket or 2 from my kitchen sink.
vectra wrote: » Could you not connect a hose the the tap in the kitchen?
conor-w wrote: » I live in an apartment, I would be doing the polishing in the underground carpark. Seems like it would be very handy if I wanted to do a 2 step polish and coating as it would be covered all the time, which is why I'm thinking of it, but I would have to go back to my parent's house to get the car ready for polishing.
frozenfrozen wrote: » Not answering the question but forensic detailing guy on YouTube has a video making his own panel wipe. Probably not far off what the commercial ones are. https://youtu.be/IhgOHVmkV_I Theres a guy on ebay who ive bought 99% ipa from and I am pretty sure it ships from inside Ireland so no issues
Sexual Chocolate wrote: » Anyone used the Auto Finesse drying towel in Halfords yet ?https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/sponges-brushes-buckets/auto-finesse-aqua-deluxe-drying-towel-841277.html
Sexual Chocolate wrote: » Ive being using one of these at the moment and find it okay, probably could do with a couple more.https://www.reflectautocare.ie/Accessories/Chamois-Drying-Towel/xl-trade-microfibre-drying-towel.html Was looking at this one from The Rag Company as wellhttps://www.reflectautocare.ie/index.php?route=product/product&path=186&product_id=844 I wouldn't be into spending big money on a drying towel tbh, 20 quid would be my max.
MetzgerMeister wrote: » IPA does not remove polish residue as efficiently as the likes of Gtechniq Panel Wipe or CarPro Eraser. It has been proven in videos by KDS Keltec. With IPA you would need to do 4-5 passes as opposed to 1-2 with Panel Wipe or Eraser. You're much better off with these dedicated products.
dastardly00 wrote: » But what is the concentration of alcohol in the likes of the Gtechniq Panel Wipe? Since it isn't specified I assume that it's more likely to be in the range of 10-15% (less likely to damage the car) rather than 50-70% (more likely to damage the car)?
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