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punisher5112 · 07-08-2019 1:34am

Get new ones?

Wd40 ?

vectra · 07-08-2019 8:39am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Get new ones?

Wd40 ?

WD40 on the floor mats?

I'd say it would be like "Dancing on ice" after that :pac::pac:

dastardly00 · 07-08-2019 9:47am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Get new ones?

Wd40 ?

Eh........

The floor mats are from VW for a Golf, they were €40 and are only about 6 months old. The colour is a bit faded but other that that they are functioning perfectly. I won't be chucking them out.

One of WD40s many uses is as a lubricant. I won't be putting that on my floor mats! :eek:

MetzgerMeister · 07-08-2019 9:56am

dastardly00 wrote: »

The floor mats are from VW for a Golf, they were €40 and are only about 6 months old.

Which is why I said it's a costly thing to do as a 15ml bottle of C4 will set you back €30.00

dastardly00 · 07-08-2019 10:41am

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Which is why I said it's a costly thing to do as a 15ml bottle of C4 will set you back €30.00

Yep, I have no issue with that because I assume I will only use of a small volume of C4 for the mats

punisher5112 · 07-08-2019 12:37pm

Ah come on Yee must know I wasn't serious with wd40. Thought Yee might see the funny side... Does have its many great uses though.

celticsfan · 07-08-2019 1:26pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

The black rubber floor mats in my car look a bit faded. Any suggestions for a product to make them darker again with a matte finish? Obviously I don't want the surface of the mats to be slippy/greasy afterwards.

Koch Chemie Plast Star.

SBPhoto · 08-08-2019 2:31pm

I have the Audi Rubber matts in mine and use some son of a gun with microfibre cloths to bring them back to liker new.
Works great for me.

Supernintento Chalmers · 08-08-2019 8:00pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

One of WD40s many uses is as a lubricant. I won't be putting that on my floor mats! :eek:

I don't think WD40 is a lubricant.

dastardly00 · 08-08-2019 10:25pm

Supernintento Chalmers wrote: »

I don't think WD40 is a lubricant.

They actually answer this on their website

Myth: WD-40® Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.

Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40® stands for Water Displacement, WD-40® Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.

https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts

fryup · 09-08-2019 9:43pm

i was cleaning my trip computer display screen today with a tissue and i'm now left with a permanent smudge...anyway of correcting it?

*may have damaged anti-glare coating

PsychoPete · 14-08-2019 10:21am

vectra wrote: »

Didn't think it was available here yet.
Apparently it is as you say, not as solvent smelly.
And supposed to be slightly easier to use. I wouldn't think it is worth the €12 more.

Used it over the weekend, application wise I didn't really notice any difference to it except for the smell. Will see how it holds up against weather and washing

wersal gummage · 22-08-2019 3:55pm

Many years ago I bought a polishing machine, can't remember what it's called now but it was one of the popular (cheap) models, maybe DA was part of the name?

Anyway, I bought a rake of different pads... Which are now all just lobbed in a bag and I can't remember which is which. They are all discoloured from their original colours by use of different compounds etc. Is it just a case of feeling the abrasiveness by hand to work out which pads will offer more or less cut?

vectra · 22-08-2019 5:21pm

wersal gummage wrote: »

Many years ago I bought a polishing machine, can't remember what it's called now but it was one of the popular (cheap) models, maybe DA was part of the name?

Anyway, I bought a rake of different pads... Which are now all just lobbed in a bag and I can't remember which is which. They are all discoloured from their original colours by use of different compounds etc. Is it just a case of feeling the abrasiveness by hand to work out which pads will offer more or less cut?

I would say the firmer the pad the more the cut.
softer for final polishing.

MetzgerMeister · 22-08-2019 5:24pm

Put some APC into a sink, fill it with hot water and let the pads soak in that for about half an hour. Then knead out all the polish until the pads are back to their original colour. Repeat if necessary.

Using pads that have had polish left on them is a futile exercise. The same way you need a clean surface on a car before you can polish you also need a clean surface on pads. You can also check which pad has most/least cut when they are clean. The softer it feels the less cut it has.

Each manufacturer has different colours matched to levels of cut/refinement and it's possible to find charts outlaying these. My guess is that you have a DAS6 polisher and the pads could be Chemical Guys, Lake Country, Shinemate etc.

billybonkers · 23-08-2019 9:01am

Anything I can pick up in the shops to clean the car seats? They are these ones

And someone split fanta on the driver seat without telling me and it has dried in.

Its the cloth part of the seat I want to clean, not the leather that is fine

Tzardine · 23-08-2019 2:55pm

Doing some YouTube research on a few wax products and I come across this.

Funniest video I have seen in a while. Watch it until the end, it keeps on giving.

punisher5112 · 23-08-2019 4:30pm

billybonkers wrote: »

Anything I can pick up in the shops to clean the car seats? They are these ones

And someone split fanta on the driver seat without telling me and it has dried in.

Its the cloth part of the seat I want to clean, not the leather that is fine

I've used washing powder or gel and agitate in.... Don't let dry and obviously get all detergent off. Use microfiber clothes or towel if none to wipe off and dry.

crasy dash · 27-08-2019 9:40pm

Quick question what snowfoam are ye using at the moment just ran out of 50cal snowfoam so looking for opinions

Cheers lads

PsychoPete · 27-08-2019 9:51pm

Bilt hamber auto foam and Gtechniq W4

vectra · 28-08-2019 1:08am

crasy dash wrote: »

Quick question what snowfoam are ye using at the moment just ran out of 50cal snowfoam so looking for opinions

Cheers lads

Bilt Hamber
or
Valet Pro

doh1988 · 28-08-2019 7:48am

crasy dash wrote: »

Quick question what snowfoam are ye using at the moment just ran out of 50cal snowfoam so looking for opinions

Cheers lads

Last one i bought was Angelwax fast foam and thought it was brilliant value ( had been previously using Gtechniq foam )

https://amzn.to/2ZnEZGW

Fiftyfilthy · 30-08-2019 10:10am

I have a couple of small paint chips on the bonnet

Would a detailer be able in general to sort this out ?

Finally , if so, any recommend any detailers Dublin 11 / north Dublin area?

Thanks

Stallingrad · 31-08-2019 7:50am

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

I have a couple of small paint chips on the bonnet

Would a detailer be able in general to sort this out

Thanks

Chips cannot be corrected by detailing. You need to sort that out yourself with colour matched paint. Strongly recommend Dr Colourchip kits.

Steel Dog · 06-09-2019 6:15pm

What would be a good cleaning solution/upholstery cleaner to use for machine application?

It's a Numatic George GVE370.

Are any of the products that Autopia have any good or would something else be recommended?

PsychoPete · 06-09-2019 6:56pm

I use Valet Pro classic carpet cleaner with my George, it's cheap enough even in 5L

Steel Dog · 07-09-2019 4:58pm

Also want to know/get advice on cleaning and maintenance of black leather seats?

Do i use a cleaner and then follow with protection, do i just need to use cleaner or is a different method best suited.

I know the type of leather is also a factor but i dont know what kind of leather it is but the car is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat.

vectra · 07-09-2019 7:41pm

Steel Dog wrote: »

Also want to know/get advice on cleaning and maintenance of black leather seats?

Do i use a cleaner and then follow with protection, do i just need to use cleaner or is a different method best suited.

I know the type of leather is also a factor but i dont know what kind of leather it is but the car is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat.

Just get a bottle of dedicated leather cleaner, Something like Dr. Leather.
No need for any protectant.

Slattsy · 09-09-2019 10:59am

Got a 192 3008 and i've never had a motor with plastic wheel arch trims/cover. It picks up quite a bit of dirt and doesnt comes off as easily as it would with paint. It needs quite a bit of elbow grease and im worried i'll do some damage with the wrong utensil.

What is a good scrubbing brush that would help here, and is there another (tougher) product i could use or combine with shampoo to help the process.

ta

vectra · 09-09-2019 11:27am

Slattsy wrote: »

Got a 192 3008 and i've never had a motor with plastic wheel arch trims/cover. It picks up quite a bit of dirt and doesnt comes off as easily as it would with paint. It needs quite a bit of elbow grease and im worried i'll do some damage with the wrong utensil.

What is a good scrubbing brush that would help here, and is there another (tougher) product i could use or combine with shampoo to help the process.

ta

From personal experience,
Assuming no tar is on them yet.
I would clean and prepare it properly,
ie.
1) Wash the car,
2) wash all black trim with a solution of APC and warm water and dry them off.
3)
To ensure all plastics are clean and free from oils etc that may be on it from the dealer application. For this I used Carpro Erasor.
Do this twice to be certain.
Then apply a coat of Carpro Dlux. (There are other products like this "Gtechnic etc" but I have no experience with them.)
You will be happy with the results as this product does NOT attract dust/dirt like normal dressings, and as such will be simple to clean while also adding protection to them.
Hope this helps

weekaizer · 16-09-2019 7:06pm

Guys I’m looking for some new products but all the online stores i used to use like cleancar.ie and detailingshed are no more... where do you guys buy the likes of clay bars, car shampoo and tyre shine etc? Thanks

Bus Boy · 16-09-2019 7:16pm

I've been getting my stuff off Blok51 @weekazier. They are up north but free delivery over £50. HTH

PsychoPete · 16-09-2019 9:04pm

Autopia,Reflect Auto Care or D&D depending the products or brands I'm buying

limnam · 16-09-2019 10:35pm

Has anyone used a Aldi Workzone to Karcher lance adapter?

I bought the karcher lance thinking all pressure nozzels were the same.

doh1988 · 17-09-2019 7:57am

weekaizer wrote: »

Guys I’m looking for some new products but all the online stores i used to use like cleancar.ie and detailingshed are no more... where do you guys buy the likes of clay bars, car shampoo and tyre shine etc? Thanks

Using Autopia myself at the moment

Alanstrainor · 17-09-2019 12:27pm

Used Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax over the weekend, after a wash, clay and polish. It was tough work, likely my own fault for applying it too thick. But it took tremendous effort to buff it off. It ended up a full workout getting the whole car done. But my god I don't think I've ever seen a wax work as well as this. I've used a few carnauba waxes is the past, but this one is a whole other level. I should have grabbed some pictures, but it really adds that gloss and pop that can be difficult to get on silver.

MetzgerMeister · 17-09-2019 12:34pm

What's the Lexus like to work on compared to the E46? Coming from a coupe to a 4 door I noticed the extra 2 doors were a drag

Debub · 17-09-2019 1:50pm

Hi Experts - I have just got a new (used) car over from the UK. Its a black estate and looks quite shiny with a nice enough beading in the rain. Now I live in a small town in West Cork and my daily commute is a round trip of around 120 kms. I go through back roads and my only traffic jams are cows crossing over from one pasture to another. Now I have to go over these roads paved with fresh cow poop and after the drive home yesterday - my car is more of a dark brown rather than a nice shiny black on the lower half. Looking for suggestions on how to clean stuff like this off the car on a weekend. I think that a regular 2 bucket wash will not get it done. Shall I buy a snow foam lance (I have a Nilfisk Pressure washer)? I am also thinking of getting Dr Leather for the interior (my first car with leather), a Kent MF drying towel, Kent MF noodle wash mitt, Turtlewax Hybrid Sealant (for after the wash). Do I also need a pre wash Iron remover? Any help is appreciated as I am new to all this
Thanks

MetzgerMeister · 17-09-2019 2:34pm

For the cow dung - don't wait until the weekend to get this off. It can be very tough to remove once it's dried in and using a pressure washer on its own won't get rid of it, it will have to be shampooed off using a separate mitt. It will also be along the bottom of the sill, you won't see it until it's too late and you're done washing.

Debub · 17-09-2019 3:12pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

For the cow dung - don't wait until the weekend to get this off. It can be very tough to remove once it's dried in and using a pressure washer on its own won't get rid of it, it will have to be shampooed off using a separate mitt. It will also be along the bottom of the sill, you won't see it until it's too late and you're done washing.

at the moment I have a generic Autoglym Shampoo - do you think that's ok - or I need to get e better one?

punisher5112 · 17-09-2019 5:39pm

Debub wrote: »

at the moment I have a generic Autoglym Shampoo - do you think that's ok - or I need to get e better one?

Bilt hamber

Stallingrad · 18-09-2019 11:17am

Debub wrote: »

at the moment I have a generic Autoglym Shampoo - do you think that's ok - or I need to get e better one?

Not sure which one you are using buy the AG shampoos are all very good IMO.

deisedav · 18-09-2019 8:15pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Used Bilt Hamber Double Speed-Wax over the weekend, after a wash, clay and polish. It was tough work, likely my own fault for applying it too thick. But it took tremendous effort to buff it off. It ended up a full workout getting the whole car done. But my god I don't think I've ever seen a wax work as well as this. I've used a few carnauba waxes is the past, but this one is a whole other level. I should have grabbed some pictures, but it really adds that gloss and pop that can be difficult to get on silver.

Yeah its great on silver for sure. I think it was mertz or vectra who told me to keep the applicator pad damp when applying fusso so i said id try it for the double speed and it really helped spread it out easier and not put it on too thick. Working one panel at a time is critical with this wax too as when you finish the panel you can start buffing it off after a few minutes . A short pile microfiber (the one that comes with the wax is decent ) works well and then go back over with a thicker pile for the final buff. Durable wax too this one and unbelievably good value

Lord Nikon · 23-09-2019 9:13pm

Anyone using the Karcher Pressure Washer Foam Spray Nozzle, and getting decent snow from it. Even on full snow(using the dial on top), I get more of a watery foam, like a get from the local Tesco power hose stuff. I normally use 1:6 ratio(snowfoam solution to water), but thinking I might up that to 1:1.

doh1988 · 24-09-2019 7:58am

Lord Nikon wrote: »

Anyone using the Karcher Pressure Washer Foam Spray Nozzle, and getting decent snow from it. Even on full snow(using the dial on top), I get more of a watery foam, like a get from the local Tesco power hose stuff. I normally use 1:6 ratio(snowfoam solution to water), but thinking I might up that to 1:1.

What foam are you using?

punisher5112 · 24-09-2019 8:01am

Lord Nikon wrote: »

Anyone using the Karcher Pressure Washer Foam Spray Nozzle, and getting decent snow from it. Even on full snow(using the dial on top), I get more of a watery foam, like a get from the local Tesco power hose stuff. I normally use 1:6 ratio(snowfoam solution to water), but thinking I might up that to 1:1.

They're nothing like the real thing....

I think I got mine on AliExpress if I recall.

Was around€20-26 in cost.

The proper ones will give the real coverage.

Debub · 24-09-2019 9:41am

punisher5112 wrote: »

They're nothing like the real thing....

I think I got mine on AliExpress if I recall.

Was around€20-26 in cost.

The proper ones will give the real coverage.

I am about to buy this one from (with the Bilt Hamber Autofoam) - is this ok ?(I have a Nilfisk pressure washer so wanted something compatible)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DS5UCY8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A35PSKSDQZXW4D&psc=1

RoryMurphyJnr · 24-09-2019 9:45am

Hi all,
New to detailing, do give the car a proper wash, two buckets, all that good stuff but now looking to try out a snow foam and clay.
Where's the best place to buy them in Dublin?
Online or in store and any recommendation?
cheers

punisher5112 · 24-09-2019 9:50am

Debub wrote: »

I am about to buy this one from (with the Bilt Hamber Autofoam) - is this ok ?(I have a Nilfisk pressure washer so wanted something compatible)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DS5UCY8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A35PSKSDQZXW4D&psc=1

Looks like it alright.
Brass fittings and it's the guage that gives the best foam which is inside.

Make sure after each use run just water through it to clear it as it will last longer.

punisher5112 · 24-09-2019 9:52am

RoryMurphyJnr wrote: »

Hi all,
New to detailing, do give the car a proper wash, two buckets, all that good stuff but now looking to try out a snow foam and clay.
Where's the best place to buy them in Dublin?
Online or in store and any recommendation?
cheers

Look back previous page as others have posted a few places.

I use to use detailing shed and many others did too but unfortunately it is gone.

Curran was a gent to deal with.

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