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Hi I've been thinking it'd be nice to have a thread where simple questions that people don't want to create a thread for, could go. Or any chat related to detailing.

I've a question. If I've put a wax on, then a sealant. Then after a few weeks or w/e I'm thinking the shine isn't what it was. (After washing obviously) Can I apply wax on top of whatever sealant and wax is left from the first time, or do I have to remove the remaining sealant + wax first?

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[Deleted User]

The Dry Me Crazy towel is big enough that you can fold it twice and 1/8 of it can dry the roof, bonnet and bootlid. It.Is.Superb.

waraf

Does anyone have any recommendation for a good tyre cleaner please?. Like a tyre foam or something like that to get them properly clean before I apply tyre dressing. Thanks

waraf

Curran wrote: »

Wash it using the two bucket method, with a good wash mitt and pH neutral shampoo. A good microfiber drying towel is also advised.
Regular washing, using the correct technique, will keep it looking very well for months.

I'm interested in the Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy towel as several people have recommended it here. Detailing Shed sells them but there's no mention of the size. Does anyone know the dimensions of the towel that's for sale on detailing shed by any chance? (ahem...cough.....curran)

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Good point......I'll just retreat back into my corner now.....

Make room for me

Foxhole Norman

Thanks for the information lads! Just need to pick up a few more things before I go at it!

ratracer

Curran, had you any further feedback, positive or negative, on the BH claybar? I'm gonna need to clay my car in a couple of weeks, but after my experience with the BH one I'm almost reluctant to use that one again! Are the other brands any different?

[Deleted User]

Good point......I'll just retreat back into my corner now.....

Curran

Well, it might be.
100% correction may not be his intention, nor achievable, or it might be risky to try achieve it, so even if he were to compound, polish and refine it, he might still be left with defects he wants to hide; so a glaze might be a step in the process!

[Deleted User]

A glaze is basically like a filler so as vectra said, it's not needed if the machine polishing is done properly :P

Curran

Tar and Iron Fallout removers before claying!

vectra

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Lads, could I get a step by step breakdown of the correct procedure to have the car ready for a machine correction/polish.

Would I be right in saying it's something like this:

Wheels
Rinse Car
2 Bucket Wash
Rinse Car
Clay
Fallout/Tar/Iron Removers
Rinse
Dry
Compound
Medium Polish
Light Polish
Clean with IPA or the Like
Glaze
Seal
Wax

Is that the correct order? Is there something I'm missing?

You shouldn't need to glaze after machine polishing.

Foxhole Norman

Lads, could I get a step by step breakdown of the correct procedure to have the car ready for a machine correction/polish.

Would I be right in saying it's something like this:

Wheels
Rinse Car
2 Bucket Wash
Rinse Car
Clay
Fallout/Tar/Iron Removers
Rinse
Dry
Compound
Medium Polish
Light Polish
Clean with IPA or the Like
Glaze
Seal
Wax

Is that the correct order? Is there something I'm missing?

vectra

Incredimitt Al day over the others.
Best one I have used a mile.

Curran

They do the same thing - I personally prefer a microfiber mitt (so the Bilt Hamber Auto Mitt out of the two you linked), over the noodle mitt, as I feel there is more pile for dirt and grit to be absorbed into, keeping it away from the surface of the paintwork, and thus limiting swirls.
Some people prefer the noodle mitts, others prefer lambswool, and others a microfiber.
Bilt Hamber Auto Mitt or Microfiber Madness Incredimitt would be the two I'd choose, with the Incredimitt just pipping it, as its double sided and has a built in sponge to hold extra shampoo & water.

Mister Jingles

Just browsing on Detailing Shed there and wondering what is the difference between the Belt Hamber Auto Mitt & Chemical Guys Chenille Wash Mitt ?

The both look very different to each other but i'm assuming they do the same thing obviously.

http://www.detailingshed.com/washing/111-bilt-hamber-auto-mitt.html

http://www.detailingshed.com/washing/59-chemical-guys-chenille-wash-mitt.html

edburg

If that diamond bright is same stuff optioned on hyundai dealers then imo it ain't up to much.

Be better using one of the well known brands of sealant/wax.

Bilthamber finis-wax is a good wax and decent price. Heard good stuff about the double speed wax to.

Used autobrite nano seal on my black insignia, looking good so far. Only been on a few weeks.

Regular wash with good shampoo to, not fairy liquid some people I know use lol

Curran

Wash it using the two bucket method, with a good wash mitt and pH neutral shampoo. A good microfiber drying towel is also advised.
Regular washing, using the correct technique, will keep it looking very well for months.

Autosport

A quick question guys/gals I'm trying to keep the car shiny like new only have it a week but it's starting to get dirty in certain parts (front bumper) etc Is there any product I can use that will keep it shiny?? It was waxed/shined with diamond bright before I got it

Alanstrainor

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

Wheel wizards in finglas would sort you out, if you wanted

The damage is very slight, and the wheels are BBS bought new 1.5 years ago, so I'd rather not compromise the original finish too soon. Maybe further on down the line I'd consider it!

Theboinkmaster

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Gave mine a good wash today, the chemical guys carnuba wax I put on a month ago is still working away amazingly. Although now that my car is parked in an underground carpark, it tends not to see too much rain so I'd guess that helps a lot! Also managed to slightly curb one of my rear wheels. Nothing too bad, but still raging. I guess I've had the wheels a year and a half now, some minor damage is to be expected eventually!

Wheel wizards in finglas would sort you out, if you wanted

Alanstrainor

Gave mine a good wash today, the chemical guys carnuba wax I put on a month ago is still working away amazingly. Although now that my car is parked in an underground carpark, it tends not to see too much rain so I'd guess that helps a lot! Also managed to slightly curb one of my rear wheels. Nothing too bad, but still raging. I guess I've had the wheels a year and a half now, some minor damage is to be expected eventually!

vectra

Bandito909 wrote: »

So I've been thinking... Autoglym make a special wax you can use when your car is wet. So basically, after you wash it, you can spray their wet wax on as you're drying your car with your towel.

Orchard Autocare Perfection from Detailingshed would be my first choice.

I sometimes dilute it 50/50 and lightly spray the car while wet and just towel dry it.
Super job.

Bandito909

So I've been thinking... Autoglym make a special wax you can use when your car is wet. So basically, after you wash it, you can spray their wet wax on as you're drying your car with your towel. It'll help dry your car big time, separate microfibre to buff it after and you have quickly applied a bit of shine to your motor!

I think it's quite good, but a bit pricey.

Aldi have a waterless wash and wax, I'm wondering if it's the same thing?! Could I apply it to the car after I've rinsed it, and use it to help dispel the water? I'd never use it on a dry car, but wondering if it would be any good as a quick wet wax?

DoctorStrange

If you look at something like chemical guys apc, it costs about €20 per litre; I can't see any difference other than brand. Maybe a nicer smell?

With stuff like wax, alot of the more expensive stuff seem to be better bit the APC seems like a bit of a scam.

bbari

DoctorStrange wrote:

Lidl one is less than â‚¬1 for 1 litre. Nice choice of scents too

That's the one i used after vectra's recommendation and it worked perfectly. Cheap and cheerful!

DoctorStrange

Lidl one is less than €1 for 1 litre. Nice choice of scents too

Foxhole Norman

vectra wrote: »

Supermarket
Flash APC

Tesco = Daisy APC

Lidl or Aldi?

That's perfect, wasn't sure was there like detailing specific ones or would they do, will pick one up now.

vectra

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Anyone have a good APC that I could pick up locally around Cork today?

Supermarket
Flash APC

Tesco = Daisy APC

Lidl or Aldi?

Foxhole Norman

Anyone have a good APC that I could pick up locally around Cork today?

edburg

Fiesta wrote: »

Honestly I don't. Never.

Tried unused new ones. Same.

The lint I'm talking about is very fine, but is there.

What do you use?

Can you show us the cloths your buying??