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vectra · 09-07-2015 09:31AM

When I started using Fusso I also topped with a coat of KOG
Again I stopped this as I found the Fusso on its own give superior beading for longer.

Curran · 09-07-2015 11:57AM

When you apply any QD this becomes the top layer and thus previous beading won't return.

I don't use QD's unless my protection has started to fade and I don't have time to re-apply. Then i'll use a QD that has some decent protection to get me from wash to wash.
Other than that, it takes away from the LSP.

Some use it as a drying aid, but a misting of water is usually enough to help drying if the water in the car has started to dry spot.

bbari · 09-07-2015 12:09PM

vectra wrote: »

When I started using Fusso I also topped with a coat of KOG
Again I stopped this as I found the Fusso on its own give superior beading for longer.

I agree with you on the beading part but imo you get a lot more shine when you top it up with KOG or even better with Authentic.

Now this is me being an excel lover

bbari · 09-07-2015 12:17PM

Curran wrote: »

When you apply any QD this becomes the top layer and thus previous beading won't return.

I don't use QD's unless my protection has started to fade and I don't have time to re-apply. Then i'll use a QD that has some decent protection to get me from wash to wash.
Other than that, it takes away from the LSP.

Some use it as a drying aid, but a misting of water is usually enough to help drying if the water in the car has started to dry spot.

Thanks for this Curran. I been using AG Rapid Detailer for drying aid and in my opinion it was taking the shine away. My method could be wrong. I bought 5L of it and I would love to sell it and buy a small bottle of a better one from DS.

MetzgerMeister · 09-07-2015 02:43PM

After all the dry weather recently and not getting a chance to wash my car in about 3 weeks, the surface was rough post-wash and needed attention. I went over the whole car with Chemical Guys V36 and an orange polishing pad followed by Chemical Guys V36 and finishing pad. I had to apply a coat of Gtechniq C2V3 due to the rain. Yesterday I then got a chance to apply 2 coats of Collinite 845.

I know some people say that Collinite is best applied to bare paintwork but I find the under layer of C2V3 to work excellently with 845. Makes it easier to apply and buff and durability is extended.

I'm hoping to get a lot longer out of this compared to before as the roads I went to work on were absolutely atrocious. After 1 journey (5 miles) the car would be destroyed. My new job is less than 1 kilometer away with no crap roads and also will see me becoming more of a cycle wanker than I already am

Foxhole Norman · 09-07-2015 10:51PM

What'd be the best for taking polish residue off of trim? May have been a bit overzealous with last week :pac:

punisher5112 · 09-07-2015 11:15PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

What'd be the best for taking polish residue off of trim? May have been a bit overzealous with last week :pac:

toothbrush and a bit of all purpose cleaner.

Foxhole Norman · 09-07-2015 11:46PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

toothbrush and a bit of all purpose cleaner.

Sound, will give it a try tomorrow!

Noccy_Mondy · 10-07-2015 01:14AM

Foxhole Norman wrote:

What'd be the best for taking polish residue off of trim? May have been a bit overzealous with last week

Or something like back to black or trim gel will do it.

crasy dash · 10-07-2015 11:43PM

The missus has my car ruined from smoking in it.
What's the best way to clean the inside of the windscreen?

punisher5112 · 11-07-2015 12:56AM

crasy dash wrote: »

The missus has my car ruined from smoking in it.
What's the best way to clean the inside of the windscreen?

I would use windolene or similar with kitchen towel then use a good auto window polish.

If there are bad spots a blade such as a stanely blade may be needed as I had to with a few different cars over the years they were that bad.

colm_mcm · 13-07-2015 12:06AM

Jaysus, a blade, must've been manky!

crasy dash · 13-07-2015 12:42AM

Was thinking the same myself some people have no respect for cars.
Once saw a calf looking out at me from the back seat of a corolla that was only two years old.

is windolene ok to use in a car?thanks for the reply by the way

vectra · 13-07-2015 01:08AM

crasy dash wrote: »

is windolene ok to use in a car?thanks for the reply by the way

This is my current weapon of choice ( Convenience )
Clean MF cloths and a few squirts of this and I can assure you the windows will sparkle

LIDL's finest :P

Noccy_Mondy · 13-07-2015 02:27AM

crasy dash wrote:

is windolene ok to use in a car?thanks for the reply by the way

Windolene and last weeks newspaper is what I use.

Previously used autoglyms glass polish stuff, smells great, but dries, and as you rub it off, it breaks up into a fine dust, which destroys the dash and carpet - henceforth I left it up!

MetzgerMeister · 13-07-2015 11:59AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Windolene and last weeks newspaper is what I use.

Previously used autoglyms glass polish stuff, smells great, but dries, and as you rub it off, it breaks up into a fine dust, which destroys the dash and carpet - henceforth I left it up!

You're using way too much polish if that's what's happening. I use that all the time and I think it's absolutely brilliant.

All you need is a blob the size of a Malteser for the side windows and maybe half again for the windscreen. Apply it using a Meguiars even coat applicator pad which has a terrycloth cover so it soaks up any excess.

Make sure it's fully dried before buffing with a microfiber cloth. The surface of the cloth does get dusty so turn it over or pat the dust off.

Noccy_Mondy · 13-07-2015 01:10PM

Ya I found it great, maybe I was using too much. Will try it again the way you said and see!

Foxhole Norman · 14-07-2015 01:59AM

What do people make of the Kestrel DAS6? Looking at picking up the kit to start correcting my paint, BMW E39 Sapphire Black, would this do? Also what kind of Compound/Polish would be best?

Curran · 14-07-2015 03:04AM

They're a good machine. Working on BMW paint, however, correction will be slow, but at least it will be safe.
There was a Group Buy for polishers on BMW Haus recently, which included the machine, pads and polish; might be worth asking if there is any excess machines!

Foxhole Norman · 14-07-2015 10:10AM

Curran wrote: »

They're a good machine. Working on BMW paint, however, correction will be slow, but at least it will be safe.
There was a Group Buy for polishers on BMW Haus recently, which included the machine, pads and polish; might be worth asking if there is any excess machines!

Perfect, I don't mind the time as I want to do it right. I saw the Group Buy alright but I wasn't able to at the time.

Is their any excess machines floating about? :P:pac:

frozenfrozen · 14-07-2015 10:28AM

Chrome plating chipping off exhaust tips.. anything there can be done to re-chrome it? was giving a bit of a clean and must have gone a bit too hard, ended up with chrome flaking off

leupold90 · 17-07-2015 10:54AM

Anyone recommend a good polish (or cleaner) / sealer combo? I've used SRP / EGP with good results but would just like to try something else. It'll be hand applied..

vectra · 17-07-2015 11:04AM

leupold90 wrote: »

Anyone recommend a good polish (or cleaner) / sealer combo? I've used SRP / EGP with good results but would just like to try something else. It'll be hand applied..

what car /Color ?

leupold90 · 17-07-2015 11:05AM

Sorry should have said. Dark blue, Audi.

micks_address · 18-07-2015 08:16PM

Hi guys apologies if this is off topic.
I often hear people state car manufacturer x has very soft paint etc.. Was wondering is there sort of a best to worse list and for longevity is hard soft of maybe middle of the road best?
Cheers
Mick

MetzgerMeister · 19-07-2015 10:11AM

micks_address wrote: »

Hi guys apologies if this is off topic.
I often hear people state car manufacturer x has very soft paint etc.. Was wondering is there sort of a best to worse list and for longevity is hard soft of maybe middle of the road best?
Cheers
Mick

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pdfs/painthardness.pdf

bbari · 19-07-2015 11:26AM

Stupid question, what does hard paint mean? is it hard to mark scratches on the hard paint during washes?

vectra · 19-07-2015 01:04PM

bbari wrote: »

Stupid question, what does hard paint mean? is it hard to mark scratches on the hard paint during washes?

No
It is quite the opposite actually.
Bad wash technique will cause swirls etc on any paint.
The Hard paint part is that the paint is hard when needing correction. It take a lot more cutting than softer paints.

edburg · 19-07-2015 08:19PM

Hard paint = hard work

Soft paint = easy cock up

:P :P :P

rolexeagle1 · 20-07-2015 12:05PM

Best product for cleaning and dressing tyre walls? Ideally like to pick it up in Dublin, most likely halfraunds.....

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