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bbari wrote: »

Guys - any shampoo recommendation please ? I got Poor Boys ph neutral shampoo 3/4 years ago and its been pretty good. Just wondering should I go same again or go for a different/better ?

if relevant - one car has ceramic coating and other one has Fusso wax on it.

If your happy with it stick with it.

If you want/fancy a change then I am a Bilthamber fan myself.

vectra wrote:

I use one I get from Autopia Apparently it is the same as Chemical guys Mr.Pink

Stupid question....That says ph balanced, is that same as ph neutral?

EPAndlee wrote: »

I find Reflect iron x and tar remover works just as well as CarPro. There's 15% off on the Reflect site till midnight. Code is FLASH if anyone is interested

It's not too harsh though? Know it doesn't smell as good! Korrosol smells great even my daughter said that the other day when she asked what the smell was!

See that Autopia have 25% off their Black range too autopiablack25

EPAndlee wrote: »

I find Reflect iron x and tar remover works just as well as CarPro. There's 15% off on the Reflect site till midnight. Code is FLASH if anyone is interested

Thanks for the code. Ordered Reflect tar remover. Stuck with Bilt hamber korrosol and autowheel. They're not that badly priced especially compared to Carpro stuff. Did pick up some Carpro BugOut. Don't think I could be without autowheel but I might try out Reflects Iron X next time.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I buy bilt hamber autowheel in 5 litre and it lasts ages.

With regard to your 2.5 year old flux and cquartz, these products have a shelf life especially when opened.

Temping alright to just get the 5L as it would be better value in the long run it's just a good bit of money in one go. I assume direct from Bilt Hamber is the best place to get it? 1L from reflect wasn't to badly priced. Strange Bilt hamber don't do a tar remover. Looking around different online shops can be hard sometimes to get everything you want in one place. Want some Cquartz fabric but Reflect don't have that detailing shed still do but were out of stock of nearly everything else. Hopefully the get back running properly and fully stocked.

With Cquartz knew they have a shelf life they seem ok though haven't crystallised or gelled. Reading on some other forums people have used them after shelf date and they said they still worked well. Don't know if it's worth chancing and it's so much prep to use them. Might just give the car a good clean and rely on Reload for the paintwork. Or pick up Hydro2 lite?

Can someone recommend a good snowfoam? I'm close to Reflect Auto is they have anything decent.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I use Gtechniq but have read a lot of good reports on the Bilt Hamber Auto foam. I haven't used it myself but some prefer it to Gtechniq.

Did you get it online, or is there a bricks and mortar place to pick it up?

I might pick up both and see what works best. Saying that, I would like it to last aswell. Thanks for the info guys.

Movie Maestro wrote: »

Anyone got a recommendation for a Wash & Wax in Celbridge/Leixlip/Maynooth area please? Lucan is also an option.

I've been hand washing my 181 Mazda 3 the last few months but wouldn't have the time/skills etc. to do a good wax job! I wouldn't have an idea of the cost either:pac:

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Not sure exactly where Brian in spirit detailing is based now, but could be worth a call?

Movie Maestro wrote: »

Cheers for that, unfortunately it looks like he is now operating from Batterstown in Meath:(, would ideally need something closer. Thanks anyway for the suggestion:) Anyone else?

Pro Car Detailing (Gtechniq Accredited Detailer)
GD House
Whitestown Drive
Tallaght
Co. Dublin
D24 FW5D

Phone: 085 287 4449
Prop: Wojciech Kowalczyk
www.procardetailing.ie

Stallingrad wrote: »

Tom at Premier Car Care is mobile and does really good work. He is on FB and seems to have a lot of satisfied customers. Not affiliated.

Thanks for the recommendation Stallingrad:D

Duff wrote: »

Lads, whats the easiest way to remove tint from the front two windows?

Use a heat gun or at a push, a hairdryer. I've never done it before but it could be tedious.

To remove any residue left over, use HG Sticker Remover or hot soapy water and a sponge. Instead of a normal sponge I would use one of those yellow pad scrubbers. Be sure not to use the one with the green surface as this can scratch but instead use a white or blue one.

Also a new Stanley blade or similar helps too.

Smash the glass and claim on your insurance :pac:

Duff wrote: »

Used a hairdryer and a stanley and the first tint came off almost flawlessly and left no residue at all. The second however, was a nightmare to remove even with the heat and stanley! Got all the tint off after an hour and a half or working a 1x1 inch section at a time. It's left loads of clear glue though. I've tried sticker/adhesive remover, hot soapy water and a stanley and they've all proved to be pretty futile in getting the glue off the glass. Any other ideas? Is there any industrial strength glue dissolver that I don't know about? :pac:

Cheers.

Get some paint thinners ( automotive standard NOT household. Tetrosyl or similar ) Cover the dash to protect it from drop's spillages etc. Get a pair of household rubber glove's and some clean cloth's. Put some thinner on a corner of the cloth, and rub it on the adhesive. Do it section by section, and as the adhesive softens, wipe it off. When it has all been removed, use a good window cleaner to restore the glass.

tommycahir wrote: »

Final question any recommendations on a half decent alloy wheel cleaner? (EDIT a search shows up some recommendations on Wonder Wheels)

If they are the larger diamond cut wheels with clear coat Wonder Wheels would be too harsh, you want something like Bilt Hamber Auto-Wheel. If standard alloys them you can be less fussy like Turtle Wax redline which is cheaper but still pH neutral.

Wonder Wheels is a load of sh!t. They tried to go into the whole "turning purple" once sprayed on the alloys but the stuff is already purple in the bottle.

A proper wheel cleaner (especially for diamond cut alloys) is Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel. My alloys are diamond cut and in order to preserve the finish I use Auto Wheel by spraying on, let it dwell for a few minutes and powerwash off. No brushes or anything used because they cause tiny cracks in the lacquer and alloy water in causing whiteworm.

DoctorStrange wrote: »

I've a rare day off coming up and I want to try fusso soft 99.

Apply Fusso extremely light using a damp sponge.
I normally do 3 panels then remove.
ie
2 front wings and bonnet.
Roof would be do on its own.

DoctorStrange wrote: »

How long do you wait between coats? I've tried two thin coats of Collinite before and works really well, usually did second coat the next day but I don't have the time anymore.

Some say 6 hours.