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celticsfan · 12-01-2021 10:16pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

Is there any issues with ordering products from UK stores these days or extra charges ?

I know in2detailing who I bought a good bit of stuff from ain't shipping outside the UK atm...interested to hear where most people are gonna get their stuff now.

I know they say "shop local" etc but I ain't gonna shop local when the prices of Irish shops are "inflated" to put it politely :rolleyes:

Bus Boy · 12-01-2021 10:41pm

Blok51 I've always found to be good in Norn Iron.

celticsfan · 12-01-2021 10:48pm

Bus Boy wrote: »

Blok51 I've always found to be good in Norn Iron.

Yea I dealt with Barry a good bit and usually get my Bilt Hamber stuff from them..no complaints there,sound out! Just wondering will we incur any fees going forward as they cross the border...

PsychoPete · 12-01-2021 10:57pm

I use The Detailing Company for Gyeon products. I think the last time delivery was only €5

vectra · 13-01-2021 2:10am

As far as I am aware, anything from the UK costing under €22 inc. P&P is duty free.
But I THINK, anything from the North is ok * for now *

juicet3rry · 19-01-2021 11:46pm

Placed an order with Blok51 on Sunday. Arrived today, no issues. It was for a bit over £50. Doesn't look like any customs/border issues thankfully

Duff · 21-01-2021 4:48pm

Well my Ldil Parkside pressure washer has finally packed it in lads so I'm on the lookout for a new one. I don't need anything major as I just use it for washing the cars and cleaning the patio concrete, I'm leaning towards the Karcher K2 full control. A local place has a Wilks-USA RX510 at a good price too but know nothing about that brand. Am I better off just going with the Karcher?

Cheers, lads.

Stallingrad · 21-01-2021 5:38pm

Duff wrote: »

Well my Ldil Parkside pressure washer has finally packed it in lads so I'm on the lookout for a new one. I don't need anything major as I just use it for washing the cars and cleaning the patio concrete, I'm leaning towards the Karcher K2 full control. A local place has a Wilks-USA RX510 at a good price too but know nothing about that brand. Am I better off just going with the Karcher?

Cheers, lads.

Owned two Karchhers, one packed in after 2 years, the current K4 pisses water from the innards, hard to recommend them. Had a Nilfisk and while not sexy and yellow, never gave a days trouble.

PsychoPete · 21-01-2021 6:10pm

Had a Nilfisk for a few years before buying a kranzle, the Nilfisk was pretty much flawless reliability wise. Hoses are too short my liking though and standard lance is to awkward

Duff · 21-01-2021 11:44pm

Never thought to look at Nilfisk! Any recommended series? Ideally don't want to spend more than €150.

celticsfan · 22-01-2021 12:00am

Duff wrote: »

Never thought to look at Nilfisk! Any recommended series? Ideally don't want to spend more than €150.

Get the nilfisk c120 series...I did get mine while it was on offer from Amazon in the good days,not sure where you'd pick one up now,but if you do get one,the trigger gun from the lads at blok51 (or any other reputable retailer) makes a great addition to it!

frozenfrozen · 22-01-2021 4:57pm

nilfisk I got a C140 a good few years ago, was on bargain alerts and its been great. I put an adaptor on to quick release so I have the little sprayer connections and the foam lance goes on as well would highly recommend the same to anyone

peteralex12 · 27-01-2021 7:14am

Thanks for sharing that's pretty cool info.

Duff · 27-01-2021 8:46pm

Any recommendations on what to seal a cloth convertible roof with, lads? The roof on my girlfriends Mini was in an awful way with grime and algae. Used a combo of Bilt Hamber Surfex HD and the Autoglym soft top cleaner and protectant and it came up really well. The Autogylm protectant is good for 6 months apparently, but I'm just wondering if there is anything more permanent out there?

Cheers.

PsychoPete · 27-01-2021 9:00pm

Gtechniq Smart Fabric

93Cab · 27-01-2021 9:33pm

When I had a Saab convertible all the guys on Saab forum swore by Fabsil!

Duff · 27-01-2021 10:49pm

93Cab wrote: »

When I had a Saab convertible all the guys on Saab forum swore by Fabsil!

Never even thought of that! Cheers! Wonder would the spray on or paint on be a better choice.

Duff · 29-01-2021 2:07pm

Just seen that Car Chem are doing a great mystery box deal at the minute. 6x500ml bottles of random products for £9.99 or 6x1Ltr for £16.99. Not sure what postage is to Ireland as I'm living in Belfast at the moment so it was only £3 for postage. Maybe you could use parcel motel or similar if postage is mad?

Got the 6 litre bottles myself because I've no self control. Going to get a black eye from the misses when they arrive because I just stocked up on a Bilt Hamber products and a new pressure washer last week :pac:

https://www.car-chem.com/shop/the-collaboration-mystery-box

PsychoPete · 29-01-2021 2:41pm

22.79 for delivery to Ireland but at least they are still shipping to Ireland as a lot of places aren't

Duff · 29-01-2021 4:28pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

22.79 for delivery to Ireland but at least they are still shipping to Ireland as a lot of places aren't

Ah, that's steep enough. I suppose it'd be worth it for the litre bundle if you knew what you were getting :pac:

fryup · 29-01-2021 6:32pm

is it possible to take off the leather covering on a steering wheel and replace it with a genuine leather covering??
my car has got that godawful fake hard leather on it and i hate it

i wonder would a seamstress do it ?

PsychoPete · 29-01-2021 7:51pm

Duff wrote: »

Ah, that's steep enough. I suppose it'd be worth it for the litre bundle if you knew what you were getting :pac:

We'll have to stick with the Irish companies now

vectra · 29-01-2021 8:47pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

We'll have to stick with the Irish companies now

Order from the North.

PsychoPete · 29-01-2021 8:51pm

vectra wrote: »

Order from the North.

I order Gyeon products from the North but some other brands worked out cheaper from the UK

vectra · 29-01-2021 8:52pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

I order Gyeon products from the North but some other brands worked out cheaper from the UK

Where do you order from?

PsychoPete · 29-01-2021 8:59pm

vectra wrote: »

Where do you order from?

I order Gyeon from The Detailing Company, only brand they seem to sell but delivery has only been around 5 quid on any order I've got

vectra · 29-01-2021 9:17pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

I order Gyeon from The Detailing Company, only brand they seem to sell but delivery has only been around 5 quid on any order I've got

I have dealt with steven in the car salon a few times. Seems a decent bloke.

SuprSi · 04-02-2021 5:17pm

I'll shortly be taking delivery of a new car that has piano black interior trim (not my first choice but all that was available). I know that it will smudge and scratch easily, and I've seen many suggestions for using wax or ceramic wax on the interior too, but I wanted to check whether this is good advice? I'd like to do it as soon as I get the car so it's protected immediately.

Any suggestions for what I could use?

MetzgerMeister · 04-02-2021 5:37pm

I wouldn't put wax on the interior of a car. Wax is made for the exterior, not for soft interior plastics.

A few good interior products I have used are:

Meguiars Interior Detailer
Gtechniq C6 Matte Dash
BMW Plastic care liquid

In reality you won't get a product that will prevent scratching on interior trim. The only way to do that is to never touch it.

Gumbo · 04-02-2021 7:11pm

SuprSi wrote: »

I'll shortly be taking delivery of a new car that has piano black interior trim (not my first choice but all that was available). I know that it will smudge and scratch easily, and I've seen many suggestions for using wax or ceramic wax on the interior too, but I wanted to check whether this is good advice? I'd like to do it as soon as I get the car so it's protected immediately.

Any suggestions for what I could use?

I’d consider getting it wrapped in a PPF.

Duff · 06-02-2021 7:24pm

Could anyone tell me what type of hose connections these are? My father is looking for a longer hose for his pressure washer (wilks USA is the brand I think) and I'm not 100% what kind he needs.

Cheers lads

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Gumbo · 06-02-2021 7:32pm

Duff wrote: »

Could anyone tell me what type of hose connections these are? My father is looking for a longer hose for his pressure washer (wilks USA is the brand I think) and I'm not 100% what kind he needs.

Cheers lads

Is being them to either of the following ;

1. Reflect Autocare in Dublin 11
2. JJ Gillan & Co Ltd. On Old Airport Road.

I’ve used both of these to get 30m hoses and connections back to my power washer/hose reel and then added quick connections for all accessories like Lance, snow foam etc

high horse · 06-02-2021 10:52pm

I need to replace some rubber o rings on my nilfisk power washer. Does anyone know if the required sizes are metric or imperial?

Sexual Chocolate · 18-02-2021 11:55pm

Lads I'm going to bite the bullet and get a paint correction done on the car. Not keen on going down the ceramic road so wonder what other options do I have for something long lasting. Thanks

vectra · 19-02-2021 3:20am

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Lads I'm going to bite the bullet and get a paint correction done on the car. Not keen on going down the ceramic road so wonder what other options do I have for something long lasting. Thanks

You have several option.
Cheapest being possibly Soft99 Fusso. > A great all rounder.

Personally I would look at Sonax PNS ( Lasts approx 6 months )

Then use a light mist of Sonax BSD as a drying aid to keep it super glossy, I find this combo is very good at repelling dirt.

PsychoPete · 19-02-2021 8:34am

I'd go down the route of Sonax liked above,Gtechniq C2v3 or maybe Carpro Lite

I have Gyeon can coat on my car and I just top it up with wet coat every few months

MetzgerMeister · 19-02-2021 10:53am

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Lads I'm going to bite the bullet and get a paint correction done on the car. Not keen on going down the ceramic road so wonder what other options do I have for something long lasting. Thanks

Can I ask why you're not keen on a ceramic coating?

Ceramic is the best option if you're going to go to the expense of a paint correction, specifically Gtechniq Crystal Serum. You won't get any other option that will prevent swirls etc. as well as this does.

Of course you can go the route you're suggesting with something like Gtechniq C2V3, CarPro Reload, Gtechniq EasyCoat, CarPro HydrO2 etc. but these will do little by way of preventing swirls.

To my mind it's akin to going to the expense of building a lovely garage and leaving the floor bare concrete meaning it will be very dusty as opposed to getting it sealed.

Sexual Chocolate · 20-02-2021 1:28pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Can I ask why you're not keen on a ceramic coating?

Ceramic is the best option if you're going to go to the expense of a paint correction, specifically Gtechniq Crystal Serum. You won't get any other option that will prevent swirls etc. as well as this does.

Of course you can go the route you're suggesting with something like Gtechniq C2V3, CarPro Reload, Gtechniq EasyCoat, CarPro HydrO2 etc. but these will do little by way of preventing swirls.

To my mind it's akin to going to the expense of building a lovely garage and leaving the floor bare concrete meaning it will be very dusty as opposed to getting it sealed.

Mainly cost tbh. Its a 13 year old car at the end of the day tbh. The other reason is that ive heard is that if I was ever in a tip that it would be difficult to respray the damage cos of the ceramic coating. Or am I misled ?

If I did go with a ceramic coating though would touchless washing become easier or more achievable ?

punisher5112 · 20-02-2021 1:43pm

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Mainly cost tbh. Its a 13 year old car at the end of the day tbh. The other reason is that ive heard is that if I was ever in a tip that it would be difficult to respray the damage cos of the ceramic coating. Or am I misled ?

If I did go with a ceramic coating though would touchless washing become easier or more achievable ?

It can be stripped if needed but why let that stop you if you are doing the detail anyway.

Be a bit mad re spraying, just stay out of crashes.

Stallingrad · 20-02-2021 2:36pm

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

If I did go with a ceramic coating though would touchless washing become easier or more achievable ?

Not really, no matter what coating you have you always require contact to do a proper wash.

PsychoPete · 20-02-2021 4:11pm

I ceramic coated the last car I had, definitely made cleaning it alot easier. Might have been down to the regular washing and top up

fryup · 05-03-2021 12:53pm

i've got a glue stain on my dashboard - how do i get it off?

thanks,

MetzgerMeister · 05-03-2021 1:22pm

Don't use tar and glue remover because this has the potential to melt the dash material. Instead try Sticky Stuff Remover or HG Sticker Remover. Be careful with it and have a wet cloth to hand to immediately remove the residue.

fryup · 05-03-2021 1:35pm

HG really are an excellent brand, for all sorts of stain removing (car & household)

MetzgerMeister · 05-03-2021 1:50pm

fryup wrote: »

HG really are an excellent brand, for all sorts of stain removing

True.

I had glue residue on the dash of my previous car from a phone mount. The HG stuff removed it easily and left the dash in perfect condition so I can attest to its safety but still, have a wet cloth to hand and wipe it down a few times afterwards including with some APC.

Varik · 05-03-2021 9:06pm

Anyone know what the vinny byrne touch up markers actually are?

Are they the same as any other pen/market and not remotely a pen or a market, and just a vial with a nail polish brush.

Duff · 06-03-2021 12:32pm

Anyone used Koch Chemie products before? The missus' car needs a good paint correction as it's covered in light swirls and marring. My go to has usually been Scholl S20 for one step correction, but I've been reading good things about Koch Chemie's one cut & finish used in combination with their one step pads..

vectra · 06-03-2021 12:47pm

Duff wrote: »

Anyone used Koch Chemie products before? The missus' car needs a good paint correction as it's covered in light swirls and marring. My go to has usually been Scholl S20 for one step correction, but I've been reading good things about Koch Chemie's one cut & finish used in combination with their one step pads..

Check this out
Get's great reviews, Marc Leddy swears by it.

frozenfrozen · 06-03-2021 1:43pm

anyone know if scuffs like this can be polished out of bmw glossy mirror trim?

damaged in the last day or so not done by me

Gumbo · 06-03-2021 2:41pm

Duff wrote: »

Anyone used Koch Chemie products before? The missus' car needs a good paint correction as it's covered in light swirls and marring. My go to has usually been Scholl S20 for one step correction, but I've been reading good things about Koch Chemie's one cut & finish used in combination with their one step pads..

Hearing them being mentioned a lot lately.
Never used them though.

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