Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JD]

Quick question guys.

Are C1/C4/C5 all much of the same still?

Need to stock up on C4 and C5, so just wondering if I can go for 30ml of one or the other.

Although not talked about/confirmed, it is the same product, with different instructions. I.e. if you apply incorrectly to bodywork, it's an issue for n00bs. If applied incorrectly to wheels/plastics, it's not. That's the basic reasoning behind not confirming.

Great work on that TT btw, Andy. Cracking results!

 

[Chapppers11]

Although not talked about/confirmed, it is the same product, with different instructions. I.e. if you apply incorrectly to bodywork, it's an issue for n00bs. If applied incorrectly to wheels/plastics, it's not. That's the basic reasoning behind not confirming.

Great work on that TT btw, Andy. Cracking results!

Thanks mate! Happy to go with a 30ml of C5 now. Will go with C5 because 5 is a bigger number than 4 lol.

 

[Coby.]

Brilliant reasoning for picking 5

 

[Cliotoby]

Has KDS Kelly been doing a spot of interior spray painting again?

 

[JD]

Lol. God knows why he's wrapping the car. Presume he's done well for himself with KDS but is still quite chavvy, even with his good taste in cars.

 

[Gally]

Look at that interior. He has a 355 also JD.

 

[Scrooge]

Can't see the images at work, I imagine it's not good though

 

[JD]

Look at that interior. He has a 355 also JD.

And the Trevor? Christ. Although I guess when you can DIY paint and mechanics, you could buy at the bottom end of the market and bring them up to concours!

 

[Scrooge]

Just got sent the picture.

 

[Jaff.]

I'm not seeing the problem?

russ from midland car care has been helping kds wrap that car

 

[Scrooge]

Its vile

 

[Jaff.]

Its better than Laguna seca blue. Such a boring colour

 

[JD]

Completely disagree, it's gorgeous, Jaff! I love the car and I have a lot of respect for Russ. But that wrap is a catastrophe.

 

[Jaff.]

I can't say I've ever looked at lsblue and thought that's an epic colour. And russ had one in his place when he was doing the focus so I'm not just basing my opinion on pictures.

im not saying that frozen wrap is better but it's not made it worse.

 

[JD]

im not saying that frozen wrap is better but it's not made it worse.

Haha, I use this phrase a lot. Missus hates it. No idea why, but it means I chuckle when I see/hear it!

 

[Gally]

And the Trevor? Christ. Although I guess when you can DIY paint and mechanics, you could buy at the bottom end of the market and bring them up to concours!

The Trev was for sale.

Haha, I use this phrase a lot. Missus hates it. No idea why, but it means I chuckle when I see/hear it!

Double negative?

 

[Coby.]

Quick freshen up on Mothers car, Didn't spend too long on it as it's off to the body shop this week and after that it might be sold.

Stunning colour but the sun had gone off the drive by the time I finished

 

[Cliotoby]

I liked the car, wheel colour don't suit it. Well it was a bit of a tarts colour scheme going (maybe the red/black is in my car?) on but at least it isn't boring and it was well kept. Love Laguna Seca Blue. Not often you see it either.

Would never own a car with that sort of colour scheme going on, maybe a Cayman S or Boxter S with red/red but prefer something a little less loud on say a 3er..... I know its an experiment and it will be restored but its butchery whichever way you look at it.

 

[Chapppers11]

I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking the colour of the wrap is awful.

Just needs black tints, wheels and badges to finish off.

I don't think it's not made it worse.

 

[Filters]

Cheers to all who gave advice the other day, much appreciated.

Ordered some Sonax BSD and Hydr02 on the 24th and it arrived today with some fresh microfiber cloths. Damn impressive service from "clean your car ltd" to say the least and the discount helped a little.

Shall post the results in a few days time.

 

[JD]

Cliotoby

 

[Yellow Dave]

my last order from them in fairness is absolutely fine, including DPD's delivery

 

[Kyle 86]

Cheers to all who gave advice the other day, much appreciated.

Ordered some Sonax BSD and Hydr02 on the 24th and it arrived today with some fresh microfiber cloths. Damn impressive service from "clean your car ltd" to say the least and the discount helped a little.

Shall post the results in a few days time.

BSD is brilliant stuff the beading is awesome from a QD & it's a pleasent smelling spray aswell. Coconut scent

 

[Yellow Dave]

but its not a QD, can be fussy over what it is applied that can significantly affect how long the beading lasts, and it can be pretty bad with application, far too easy to over apply and does smear more on darker colours than the reports of C2.

It can be good, but it has plenty of flaws

 

[Cliotoby]

@Cliotoby

Quiet you

 

[Coby.]

I want/need to buy a new pressure washer.... Really fancied the Centenial by Nilfisk but every bloody store is sold out near me that has it at a decent price, Do I hold out or can you guys recommend another good option for less then £100??

 

[JHead]

A pre mixed version of Hydro2???

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/shop/gyeon-q2m-wet-coat-500ml.html

 

[Gally]

It's old Hydro but diluted mate. Kinda expensive if you consider it!

 

[JHead]

Yeah I just got the email from i4d, just wondered if anything was any good and that caught my eye as just thought it were the same haha

 

[Yellow Dave]

It works out about the same costs as hydr02 last time I did the sums, so as long as it works as well it's worth a try.

 

[Kyle 86]

but its not a QD, can be fussy over what it is applied that can significantly affect how long the beading lasts, and it can be pretty bad with application, far too easy to over apply and does smear more on darker colours than the reports of C2.

It can be good, but it has plenty of flaws

the spray head is not the best ever & it can smear similar to what I find with aqua wax

 

[Coby.]

Another quick refresh this time on the old mans grim Volvo!

After a quick wash and coat of BSD.... Had to rush as got work this afternoon

I'm a bit embarrassed that I let it get in such a state

 

[Coby.]

Where is the cheapest place at the moment for Wheel Woolies??

 

[Amos91]

RDS - £2.99 in Wilkinson for anyone interested

 

[Chapppers11]

I'm in need of a better hose for my Karcher, one that will easily get round the car and not coil up like the god-awful plastic one that came with it.

Any recommendations or even a pointer as to what material I need would be appreciated!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I'm in need of a better hose for my Karcher, one that will easily get round the car and not coil up like the god-awful plastic one that came with it.

Any recommendations or even a pointer as to what material I need would be appreciated!

This will be what you after

Search this on eBay. I can't copy the link for some reason

PRESSURE WASHER JETWASH REPLACEMENT NILFhISK C110 C120 RUBBER HOSE 1 WIRE15 MT

 

[Coby.]

Someone had a link recently to some hoses for Nilfisk that were apparently good and available on variable lengths.

 

[Coby.]

I want/need to buy a new pressure washer.... Really fancied the Centenial by Nilfisk but every bloody store is sold out near me that has it at a decent price, Do I hold out or can you guys recommend another good option for less then £100??

Anyone?
Doesn't seen like Homebase are likely to get any Centenials in anytime soon.

 

[Amos91]

Anyone?
Doesn't seen like Homebase are likely to get any Centenials in anytime soon.

Argos have them @ £99.

Odd that Homebase have no stock - the one across the road from me have 2!

 

[Coby.]

Argos are all out of stock anywhere near me also

Edit - Nilfisk Titan 120 any good? Selling for £99.99 on Argos and they have them in stock.