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  • #5672
    consulatory
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭consulatory


    vectra wrote: »
    Got a couple of Orders from Imaran at In2Detailing, The man was a gent and a pleasure to deal with.


    ????

    Did you not just order online? Are you based in ROI? What led to you interacting with him?


  • #5673
    consulatory
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭consulatory


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »

    D & D Detailing in Cork are excellent though and I buy most of my stuff from them. It's very rare that anything is out of stock and if it is, it's back in a few days later. Great advice aswell from their head detailer David Coleman (Foxhole Norman here on boards).

    Looked at D&D. No bilt hamber though. Might not have as good margin as the other products but it's popular for a reason.


  • #5674
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    I mainly use Reflect for the bulk cleaning chemicals, The Detailing Company for Gyeon and D&D for Gtechniq, polishers and that sort of thing


  • #5675
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    consulatory wrote: »

    Did you not just order online?

    Discussed the latest order with him via Facebook messenger.
    consulatory wrote: »
    Are you based in ROI?

    Yes, Co.Cork

    consulatory wrote: »
    What led to you interacting with him?

    Discussed different options for 2 Das6 pro kits complete, and to get a discount price.


  • #5676
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    consulatory wrote: »
    Looked at D&D. No bilt hamber though. Might not have as good margin as the other products but it's popular for a reason.

    Given that they are Gtechniq.ie which is selling very well I'd say BH is a small enough market for them. Would like to see them supplying it though. The new BH bottles are a really nice design.


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  • #5677
    Murt102
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭Murt102


    What’s the best wax people are using?

    I’ve a sh1t load of Autoglym products that I may as well use up - so in my next days cleaning I’ll be using AG Deep Shine polish, but I am out of wax so trying to see what is the best out there at the moment!


  • #5678
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Murt102 wrote: »
    What’s the best wax people are using?

    I’ve a sh1t load of Autoglym products that I may as well use up - so in my next days cleaning I’ll be using AG Deep Shine polish, but I am out of wax so trying to see what is the best out there at the moment!

    Collinite845 is brilliant.... Haven't heard it mentioned much anymore though... Chemical guys stuff is good too....

    I found ag ok but it wasn't hard lasting...


  • #5679
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I've completely stopped using wax for a number of years now. It's hard to justify the effort and energy that it needs when there are products out there such as Gtechniq C2V3/Easy Coat, CarPro Reload/Hydro2, Geyon WetCoat etc.


  • #5680
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    The spray and rinse sealents would make you think why you'd even bother using wax. I use Gyeon Wet Coat every 6 or 7 weeks. They say it lasts 12 weeks but I find it tails off around 6 weeks. They are too easy to apply especially if you don't really have the time for waxing a car


  • #5681
    DelBoy Trotter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭DelBoy Trotter


    Has anybody used the Valet Centre in Sandyford? Was thinking of trying them out for a mini valet


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  • #5682
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Murt102 wrote: »
    What’s the best wax people are using?

    I’ve a sh1t load of Autoglym products that I may as well use up - so in my next days cleaning I’ll be using AG Deep Shine polish, but I am out of wax so trying to see what is the best out there at the moment!


    As said above,
    Ceramics and sprays are the latest in tech.
    BUT
    If it is something durable you want with decent shine and excellent beading. Soft99 Fusso would be my go to.


  • #5683
    celticsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭celticsfan


    Folks would anyone know where you might get some of the "old" fusso wax to buy online?? just polished off my tub,and would like to stick to the original formulation if possible...


  • #5684
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    I have a pot of each, I couldn't tell much of a difference between them other than the new formula not smelling as bad


  • #5685
    celticsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭celticsfan


    Folks can anyone advise the best way to ensure the old wax is gone before applying a fresh coat of fusso?? I read that Megs wash plus is decent at removing a large portion of LSP? would that and using something like Bilt Hamber Cleanser Fluid prior to waxing remove most of it?


  • #5686
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    celticsfan wrote: »
    Folks can anyone advise the best way to ensure the old wax is gone before applying a fresh coat of fusso?? I read that Megs wash plus is decent at removing a large portion of LSP? would that and using something like Bilt Hamber Cleanser Fluid prior to waxing remove most of it?

    All purpose cleaner, clay it also.


  • #5687
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    celticsfan wrote: »
    Folks can anyone advise the best way to ensure the old wax is gone before applying a fresh coat of fusso?? I read that Megs wash plus is decent at removing a large portion of LSP? would that and using something like Bilt Hamber Cleanser Fluid prior to waxing remove most of it?

    What had you on it that you want to remove?


  • #5688
    celticsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭celticsfan


    vectra wrote: »
    What had you on it that you want to remove?


    Just soft 99 kiwami,which doesnt last near as long as fusso,so am gonna use fusso and top with kiwami for a bit of extra gloss


  • #5689
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    celticsfan wrote: »
    Just soft 99 kiwami,which doesnt last near as long as fusso,so am gonna use fusso and top with kiwami for a bit of extra gloss

    As above,
    Wash with apc solution.
    Detar
    Clay
    wash
    Bilthamber cleanser fluid.
    2 very light coats of fusso applied with a damp applicator.


  • #5690
    traco
    Registered Users Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭traco


    Just had some diamond cit wheels refurbished and chuffed with them. As they aren't as durable as a painted set I am considering if I should put some more protection on them?

    Any thoughts on a ceramic coat or wax or something else to give them the best chance of hopefully having a long and shiny life?


  • #5691
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armor is what I have on mine. Also applied it to my 335 alloys after I got them refurbished. CarPro DLUX is another option but I only have experience of this on black plastic trim.

    I can promise you, you won't be disappointed with C5. To make it even better, after a week apply Gtechniq C2V3 to make it even better and you'll be able to use Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel and a pressure washer alone with no brushes, no scrubbing, no scratches.

    Where did you get them done and any pics?


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  • #5692
    traco
    Registered Users Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭traco


    The lads in Rim Solutions did them. I'm really pleased with them and glad i didn't just paint them as it came close to that with a different refurb company. Only downside is they are impossible to get a good pic of. There depth on them and the machining is fantastic but you get a lot of reflections into the camera phone. I did all 5 and had new Eagle F1 tyres fitted.

    I think when they are on the car and everything is clean, tyres dressed and the car polished they will look amazing in sunlight (if we ever see it again and I know my floor needs to painted!). This is weekend car only any will only be on the road for 6 months, that's assuming I ever get it back together.

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  • #5693
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Wow that's some job!

    My boss got his 1989 635 alloys done by them and instead of polishing the lip they did a rather nasty paint job on it.


  • #5694
    traco
    Registered Users Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭traco


    Thanks - really delighted with them.
    For some reasons I can't edit my post to add a before pic so here is one for comparison. They were all fairly rubbish so this would reflect them all reasonably well.

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  • #5695
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Superb transformation.

    It's making me want to get mine done but the car would be sitting up and I need it day to day.


  • #5696
    traco
    Registered Users Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭traco


    They loan out wheels - I have the front on jack stands but they loaned me two AMG for the rear. Sound to deal with so no harm in giving them a shout and asking if they had a set to fit if you were thinking about it.


  • #5697
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Wow, Fantastic job.
    As Metz said above, he has used Gtechniq with great results but has only used Carpro Dlux on plastic trim,
    I have used Dlux on wheels and plastic and can 100% stand by this product, absolutely fantastic product.
    But apparently the go to product is KKD Revolve X. Up to 5 years protection.


  • #5698
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,103 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Lads, is Iron X ok to use on diamond cut wheels? Have been using it for years with great results but never on diamond cut wheels.


  • #5699
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users Posts: 8,535 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    Shouldn't have any problems using it on diamond cut wheels


  • #5700
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Used fallout remover on my wheels recently and they are fine.


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  • #5701
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I use bilt hamber auto wheel on mine because they are diamond cut. It is a mixture of fallout remover and degreaser.


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