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Today I did some detailing...

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  • #4292
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,392 ✭✭✭vintagevrs




  • #4293
    Danger781
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭Danger781


    And he uses a sponge on the car...


  • #4294
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    This paint correction on the passat is some saga :D

    The car is used a lot so when its parked up for a few hours I have to wash, detar, clay, dry the panel I want to do. Then I DA that panel, which is taking serious work as its never been done and the passat paintwork is like glass. My e46 was a lot easier to DA from what I remember.

    Anyway its enjoyable and the panels are coming up lovely. I'm getting more confident, I dont want to damage a panel but from what I've experienced unless I sat on the DA and left it in the same spot for 5 minutes it wont do any damage


  • #4295
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Your E46 was likely to have been in better condition - the swirls wouldnt have been as deep, thus correction was quicker! ;)


  • #4296
    Ogogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭Ogogo


    Curran wrote: »
    Both options you mentioned are vastly different.
    The nano coating will be a lot more critical to the prep work done right or it won't perform as well as it should. Given that it's so durable, you need to be sure that you are 100% happy with the paintwork condition, because if you realise afterwards that there is defects, say swirls, the only way to remove the coating is by machine polishin. You'll have to get through the coating before you can get to correct the defect.

    With a traditional wax or sealant while the prep is important, if it's not done quite right, it will perform quite well or its easy to remove to re-try if something didn't work out right.

    Anything applied on a the paintwork after a decent decontamination / prep will look great. The de-iron step makes a really noticeable difference on white, as when the paint is fully cleansed, the white really pops.

    There are so many factors when choosing what to go for; durability, appearance, easy of application and removal, price, etc. Waxes generally look best on darker colours. Sealants give a sharper or glassy look which is usually suited to lighter colours. Then would you rather something very simple to apply such as a spray sealant, spray on, buff off, walk away.

    Specific products?
    Collinite 845 is a great all rounder for the price.
    Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax if you want something durable from a traditional wax
    CarPro Cquartz CQUK or Gtecniq if you wanted to go for the nano route
    CarPro Reload for a spray sealant

    There are so many options!

    Thanks Curran, I just ordered some Collinite and iron-x etc there so I will give it a whirl and see how I get on.


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  • #4297
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,392 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Metallic black is near impossible for a weekender to get right. The paint would scratch if you looked at it the wrong way. The sun today shows any swirls. Still looks well but just will never be 100.


  • #4298
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,392 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    30bmij6.jpg



    And.......relax :)

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  • #4299
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    WOOOOOWWWW!!! Thats a fine looking cup of coffee!!

    Meh, the car aint bad either! :p;)


  • #4300
    keano25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,861 ✭✭✭keano25


    Long overdue detail for this tomorrow hopefully..


  • #4301
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    Attempted my first ever detailing this weekend.

    Spent hours on my gf's mk4. Cleaning, clay baring, changing panels, doors, wheels, polishing, waxing, watching you tube tutorials, cursing!

    She was a dented, swirl marked, dull mess at the start! My first time giving more than just a quick car shampoo once over clean a go on a car. A lot of work, but satisfying!

    Using a Lidl €20 piece of crap at the min, presume it's not the best as with most their stuff.
    Anyone have any recommendations for a good starter orbital polisher? This could get addictive. :pac:

    How she started:

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    Just getting going with first t-cut:

    TxcM1z8.jpg

    Progress so far: alot more to go, (not sealed etc)

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  • #4302
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    m-i-m-m- wrote: »

    Using a Lidl €20 piece of crap at the min, presume it's not the best as with most their stuff.
    Anyone have any recommendations for a good starter orbital polisher? This could get addictive. :pac:


    Great effort there.

    Have a look at these.
    Some members bought them so maybe ask them their opinion on them.
    I think they are perfect for occasiona polishing.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057569896


  • #4303
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    vectra wrote: »
    Great effort there.

    Have a look at these.
    Some members bought them so maybe ask them their opinion on them.
    I think they are perfect for occasiona polishing.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057569896

    Cheers, must check it out.. looks decent for the cash!


  • #4304
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Great turn around on that MK4 Golf - keep it up! ;)


  • #4305
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    Curran wrote: »
    Great turn around on that MK4 Golf - keep it up! ;)

    Thank you, not finished yet! You seem to have alot of experience yourself with detailing from reading other threads... I may be asking you some questions from time to time! Do you run a detailing product shop by any chance, or am I confusing you with someone else?


  • #4306
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    m-i-m-m- wrote: »
    Cheers, must check it out.. looks decent for the cash!

    I got one of those and I posted my first attempt at using it here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=99643944&postcount=4274

    Edit. The pads/polish/backing plate used are mentioned in the post. I got them from Detailing Shed.

    Also, most posters here are helpful enough to newbies like us and generally set you straight. There's no question too silly or basic. We all started somewhere.


  • #4307
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    m-i-m-m- wrote: »
    Thank you, not finished yet! You seem to have alot of experience yourself with detailing from reading other threads... I may be asking you some questions from time to time! Do you run a detailing product shop by any chance, or am I confusing you with someone else?

    Fire away with the questions - be glad to help!! ;)

    Ohhh, IF I owned a Detailing Shop, I couldnt say; its against the rules!! ;)


  • #4308
    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Cough *detailingshed* cough


  • #4309
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    Curran wrote: »
    Fire away with the questions - be glad to help!! ;)

    Ohhh, IF I owned a Detailing Shop, I couldnt say; its against the rules!! ;)

    Super stuff, good to know there are helpfull and knowledgable people out there
    Sure if you did have a detailing shop I probably will have a gander at it online, not that you do or don't of course! ;) Who knows!

    Noccy_Mondy wrote: »
    Cough *detailingshed* cough

    Haha ;)


  • #4310
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Curran has a shop but he sells currants, sultanas, raisins etc.....


  • #4311
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    I've heard he has a lot of stock Currantly in stock. Ahmmmm cough. ya


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  • #4312
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Curran has a shop but he sells currants, sultanas, raisins etc.....

    I'll sell you anything you want! ;) :P


  • #4313
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Curran wrote: »
    I'll sell you anything you want! ;) :P

    I want Gtechniq :D


  • #4314
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Great info here lads but ye are no comedians :)


  • #4315
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Great info here lads but ye are no comedians :)

    Get the fvck!!!! :D


  • #4316
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    YbFocus wrote: »
    Great info here lads but ye are no comedians :)

    Well I curran-tly have certain details shed about an online shop that may, or may not exist, due to this comedy, but I suppose the focus shouldn't be on comedy eh Yb!?? :p

    Personally.... I think we are hilarious :pac:

    Maybe my puns need polishing, not my car in fairness.


  • #4317
    m-i-m-m-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭m-i-m-m-


    Curran wrote: »
    I'll sell you anything you want! ;) :P

    Any pun polisher in stock!?


  • #4318
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    Curran wrote: »
    I'll sell you anything you want! ;) :P

    I want my two front teeth!





    I also want some new semi-disposable applicators/cloths for applying various lotions & potions to the machines. Also, an automotive mastic cleaner for cleaning the mastic between motorhome panels, around the roof lights, etc. Also, brushes the size of the little and large Wheel Woolies with an 8 foot handle to reach the centre of the roof of the motorhomes at home.


  • #4319
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    Whats your budget! ;) :P


  • #4320
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Curran wrote: »
    Whats your budget! ;) :P

    He has not 1 but 2 motorhomes.....I'd say it's fairly extensive :pac:


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  • #4321
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    People with money tend to look after their pennies! ;)


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