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Sean Quagmire · 22-01-2015 09:36AM

Mr Detail wrote: »

Have you got a polisher?

If you have, meguiars polishes m105 and m205 are easy enough to work with and will tackle most jobs. It just depends on the car and paint. Carpro fixer & reflect are also quite good, as are the scholl concepts polishing range.

If you don't really have a polisher, your left with just filling them in with a glaze. Srp doesn't do a bad job of hiding swirls but really your right you need to remove them permanently.

Thanks - no i don't have a electric polisher. have considered getting one, is there one you recommend? maybe an orbital one.

I didn't know there was no 'apply by hand' cutting polishes.

MetzgerMeister · 22-01-2015 11:27AM

Normally the kind of polishes that you apply by hand are only glossing polishes rather than cutting. If you saw the amount of work a dual action polishing machine does to correct a patch of paintwork, you'll quickly understand why it's impossible to do a correction by hand.

Gordy6040 · 22-01-2015 01:53PM

I've noticed that the car is fogging up a lot. It's a pain in the arse. Anyone have any look with a treatment for this? I've used de fogging spray on masks etc and generally not over impressed with the results.

Foxhole Norman · 22-01-2015 02:17PM

Gordy6040 wrote: »

I've noticed that the car is fogging up a lot. It's a pain in the arse. Anyone have any look with a treatment for this? I've used de fogging spray on masks etc and generally not over impressed with the results.

I'd put a dehumidifier in it first to see if moisture is the problem.

markc1184 · 22-01-2015 02:19PM

Can anyone recommend a good degreaser for cleaning brake calipers? Particularly gold Brembo calipers.

Thanks.

vectra · 22-01-2015 03:07PM

Gordy6040 wrote: »

I've noticed that the car is fogging up a lot. It's a pain in the arse. Anyone have any look with a treatment for this? I've used de fogging spray on masks etc and generally not over impressed with the results.

Curious
What car is it?

Apparently Cat litter in a sock helps in a big way.
Not sure I would loike a sock on my dash every night though

Gordy6040 · 22-01-2015 03:17PM

It happens on both my cars.
Peugeot 308SW and Renault Clio.

The Clio is only used for short trip and every time I get into it the windscreen is foggy with a lot on condensation.

With the 308, its more something that happens when we've been driving for a while.
No sure I want to go the cat litter route!!

MetzgerMeister · 22-01-2015 03:59PM

vectra wrote: »

Curious
What car is it?

Apparently Cat litter in a sock helps in a big way.
Not sure I would loike a sock on my dash every night though

It'll match the bra you wear every day

Gordy6040 · 22-01-2015 05:00PM

Dude , don't get me started. The Clio is something we've had since 2003 - the missus got it.
I've gone from a Subaru with a nice 2.0 WRX engine to a BMW 320, that had a fantastic spec.. to 3 kids , no cash, and a family wagon that was bought based on the boot side (double buggy + shopping) and running costs.

I'll be setting up a pay pal account, anyone who feels that they can contribute to a new motor is welcome to chip in.

Curran · 22-01-2015 05:54PM

Has the cabin filter been changed recently? If not, change it.
Are you using A/C in an attempt to clear the screen quickly? If yes, stop using it, it makes it worse, but yes it clears it quicker. Clean the windscreen well, change the cabin filter, use a few dehumidifier bags if the interior might be slightly damp, dont use the A/C. Should see a return to normal then!

punisher5112 · 22-01-2015 08:06PM

Hi all need to d a big job on vrs and the green callipers are peeling so need to paint does anyone know where could get the green paint.

quadrifoglio verde · 23-01-2015 01:36AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Hi all need to d a big job on vrs and the green callipers are peeling so need to paint does anyone know where could get the green paint.

Halfords?

vectra · 23-01-2015 10:39AM

Sock can go under seats as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t4mzMS-ZZ8

Pops_20 · 24-01-2015 04:06PM

I was giving the car a complete detail today, and used Bilt Hamber Korrosol and Orchard Auto Care Tar remover for the first time. I noticed after I used them, there were light brown streaks down certain areas of the car, and these wont come off at the claying stage. Not sure what it was caused by but could be the Tar remover?

Has anyone come across this before or know how to get rid of it?

Mr Detail · 24-01-2015 04:20PM

Pops_20 wrote: »

I was giving the car a complete detail today, and used Bilt Hamber Korrosol and Orchard Auto Care Tar remover for the first time. I noticed after I used them, there were light brown streaks down certain areas of the car, and these wont come off at the claying stage. Not sure what it was caused by but could be the Tar remover?

Has anyone come across this before or know how to get rid of it?

Did you wipe the Tar away with a Microfibre cloth as your Tar remover was working?

I havent used orchards tar remover but their stuff is all savage quality.

MetzgerMeister · 24-01-2015 04:43PM

Pops_20 wrote: »

I was giving the car a complete detail today, and used Bilt Hamber Korrosol and Orchard Auto Care Tar remover for the first time. I noticed after I used them, there were light brown streaks down certain areas of the car, and these wont come off at the claying stage. Not sure what it was caused by but could be the Tar remover?

Has anyone come across this before or know how to get rid of it?

Those streaks are proof that the tar remover worked. It melts the tar and when it starts to do this, that's when you have to wipe it in order to remove that tar. What happened in your case is that you let the tar remover dry in. Just give the area another spray and when you see it drip again, wipe it all (including the tar) off the surface.

Curran · 24-01-2015 04:53PM

Yeah, as above, it will probably need a light misting to remove the dried in tar streaks.

Pops_20 · 24-01-2015 05:05PM

Thanks guys, I'll give that a shot.

Orchard Auto care tar remover is powerful stuff alright, but I've nearly used the whole bottle on the car! Should it last longer than that? The car did have very heavy tar spots around the arches.

Curran · 24-01-2015 05:08PM

If the car was very bad, then it is possible that a large quantity of the bottle will be used. Perhaps you were a bit heavy handed with it too, if it was your first time using it.

Pops_20 · 24-01-2015 05:16PM

Possibly a bit heavy handed. The sprayer that I used with it doesn't produce a mist, it comes out in a line of fluid, and I don't have great aim :pac: , so I probably ended up using way more than necessary

Mr Detail · 24-01-2015 05:23PM

Pops_20 wrote: »

Possibly a bit heavy handed. The sprayer that I used with it doesn't produce a mist, it comes out in a line of fluid, and I don't have great aim :pac: , so I probably ended up using way more than necessary

Ya a mist will help that. With tar removers. I usually do a spray over an area. Give it a minute to work, then give another light spray, wait 30 seconds and then wipe clear. The only caution is if a tar spot remains, rather than rubbing like crazy just hit it again with a little spray.

Pops_20 · 24-01-2015 05:31PM

Ok, these streaks are proving quite difficult to remove right now. Maybe another few sprays and hopefully they will come off

Curran · 24-01-2015 05:47PM

Have you got a picture of the streaks!

Also, the sprayer is adjustable. Twist the tip, and it will change from a jet to a mist!

Pops_20 · 24-01-2015 06:07PM

Curran wrote: »

Have you got a picture of the streaks!

Also, the sprayer is adjustable. Twist the tip, and it will change from a jet to a mist!

No pics sorry, the camera won't pick them up properly! They're very feint now, maybe I should give it another 4-5 sprays and that might do it?

MetzgerMeister · 24-01-2015 06:31PM

You have to spray the tar remover on and then wipe the whole lot away with a microfibre cloth or similar. It's not just going to disappear by spraying it.

myshirt · 24-01-2015 07:00PM

On the issue of dried in products, what is the best way to remove?

So, polish residue ---> IPA
Wax Residue ---> Quick Detailer *

What about dried on TFR, Citrus Cleaner, G101, or even frozen snow foam? :pac:

*I'm talking if you haven't worked the polish enough, to a haze, or left it dry on; broken your arm trying to buff; or you've left the wax cure too long.

MetzgerMeister · 24-01-2015 07:05PM

IPA will break down the likes of polish and wax as they are usually oil or silicon based.

To remove TFR or any of the other things you mentioned, just wash the car again.

Curran · 24-01-2015 07:07PM

Polish Residue* - IPA will work, but there is also specific products like Menzerna Top Inspection, CarPro Eraser, Meguiar's Final Inspection, gtechniq Panel Wipe
Wax Residue* - same as above, but if you mean on the paintwork, usually another light application and not letting it cure for as long will make it easier to remove.

Dried TFR, Citrus Cleaner, G101....shouldnt be letting them dry out - same said for Tar Removers or Fallout Removers

Polish* - but to clear it up for paintwork....obviously you dont want to remove hand polish due to their filling properties, but for machine polish, it always needs to be removed, especially if going for some of the ultra durable coatings.

Pops_20 · 24-01-2015 07:10PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You have to spray the tar remover on and then wipe the whole lot away with a microfibre cloth or similar. It's not just going to disappear by spraying it.

I've been doing it that way. Spray on, leave for a few minutes and wipe away with a microfibre towel, and then wash the car again when I'm done to remove the residue.

MetzgerMeister · 24-01-2015 07:14PM

+1 on what Curran said about the wax residue. Another application to soften up the dried on stuff and it's fine.

Pops - I think you might be leaving it too long so it's all drying in. just spray it and wipe almost immediately. All you're trying to do right now is remove the dried-in stuff. Once this is gone then have another go at removing the tar.

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