Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Ethan1996]

Proper snow foam lance, this one to be specific with that snow foam too! Nilfisk fitting though.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DS4HHYM/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Tried using the Carpro Demon Snow Foam too but thats even worse IMO, just saw it on offer in Asda and thought why not!

 

[Addicted]

Ok, so put 1-2 inches of snowfoam, rest water - then turn the nozzle on top for concentration of foam - one way will be thicker, other will make it like piss.

The nozzle on the front is for adjusting the angle it comes out, try that see how you get on.

 

[Scrooge]

Lance might be knackered. Dilute it properly then squeeze the bottle as you pull the trigger.

 

[Ethan1996]

Squeeze the bottle? Will try diluting later and see if it makes a difference Is that foam a good foam or just cheap tat? Seems to clean well anyway even if it doesn't foam much!

 

[Addicted]

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=183611

That's what you want - Autobrite lance with Magifoam (never tried the superfoam), just got 5L more yesterday - previous 5L lasted me around 2-3 years :smile:.

My friend literally started car stuff a couple of days ago, so I hopped onto his buy for it, always used it and it foams up AMAZING - so well in fact that if you dont clear it off the drive, it will be there days later even if its rained. It can go that thick.

 

[Scrooge]

The foam you bought looks cheap.

If you squeeze the bottle it pushes the foam out harder

 

[Ethan1996]

The lance I bought I'm happy with, feels rock solid and looks identical to the Autobrite one Got bought it for my birthday, came with the foam so just been using that! Will get some Autobrite foam and see how it is, thanks guys!

One final question Either of you tried Autoglyms fallout remover? Seems to have decent reviews and is £10 for 5L...

 

[Addicted]

Nope not tried it sorry, but generally Autosmart Tardis is the go-to for Tar Remover (if you're removing tar). Over twice the price though .

 

[Scrooge]

Never used it. Car pro tarx is my go to

 

[Ethan1996]

Might take the risk, seems to be more for Iron than Tar, only a tenner so keep thinking of it!

 

[aucky]

It should come out silly thick if you're not diluting it.

What snow foam?

This. Should still be thick at 10:1

 

[Cliotoby]

Anyone used the nano trim sealant from wolfs? Thinking there might not be enough sealant in a bottle of gtecniq stuff as I've a lot to do but don't know if wolfs is shite - their paint work body wrap was crap.

 

[Ethan1996]

The snow foam diluted with warm water worked a treat! Not as thick foam but very clingey so very happy! Thanks guys!

 

[Knuckles]

@gally I thought I'd reply in here.

I wouldn't say it clung longer, just different ingredients. You don't want a great cling with a tar remover, especially if it has a chance of drying. No no no! I apply to a wet/damp car and go round with a blue MF applicator spray also with tardis.

I think it's very hard to replicate Tradis performance because of the chemicals involved and i've tried a lot.

I was just giving my thoughts and opinions on the auto finesse tar remover vs TARdis, I've only ever had to use TARdis so I wasn't saying anything concrete about the AF offering.

My application of TARdis is similar to yours tbh, I was just wondering why the AF seemed to cling longer/sheet more than TARdis.

Cheers for the pointers though

 

[Gally]

No criticism from me mate. The work was awesome but that blue mf is probably the best tip I received.

 

[Dan...]

Just a quick one...

I've had a brand new stainless steel exhaust delivered today. What can I use to seal/protect it and keep it looking like new?

 

[Addicted]

Good question - it'll get hot so I imagine most wax/sealants wont work.

But it is stainless, so won't rust?

 

[Gally]

C5 would be my go to guys. I know plenty who have used it to success. Old C1 was the facking king!!!!

 

[Yellow Dave]

Gtechniq C1/4/5 or carpro DLUX etc. all will stand pretty high temperatures

 

[ben lee]

Mate wants a sample of a wax i got whats the best way to get some out and put it in a pot for him without spoiling the wax?

 

[GCC]

Mate wants a sample of a wax i got whats the best way to get some out and put it in a pot for him without spoiling the wax?

Teaspoon??

 

[Ethan1996]

Tally ho everyone, come back for some more help from you guys if that's okay The astra has a half leather interior, the seat bolsters are leather so I want to protect these as best as I can to avoid any wear to the leather in future. What's the best way to protect the leather? I don't want it cracking etc, but want to keep the kind of matt look of the leather, it is more satin/matt and isn't shiny at all. It's very clean, just needs protecting while it's still all good

Also, just had the rear quarter resprayed as it had some scratches and the paint was poor condition. How long until I can:
Snowfoam it?
Wash it?
Clay it?
Machine polish it? Anything I have to do with it to be careful? Going to go over the car sometime hopefully.
Seal it with EGP?
Wax/Glaze it?

Anything else to be careful of? Never had any paintwork done on a car before.

 

[cafcross]

Waxing and glazing aren't the same thing. Glazing is similar to polishing.

 

[Addicted]

Hey guys, wondering what wax to get? Found some T1 Carnuba on ebay for like £1.51, so struggling to justify buying anything else as it's just a marketing gimmick.


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[Gally]

Throw in some food colouring and boil it in a pan, let it set and bingo bango you've got yourself some one off wax.

 

[aucky]

Why buy any car other than a Dacia? It's just markup iirc.

 

[Knuckles]

Spamming your own thread is such bad practise lol

 

[Addicted]

Spamming your own thread is such bad practise lol

Haha yeah, just couldn't resist

 

[aucky]

Do waxybox ever reveal the mystery waxes? #19 is just lovely

 

[KyleB]

Is it common for the water behaviour of wax to stop along the bottom of the car before the other parts?

I've noticed on my car that the water behaviour is superb on the roof and rear panels but as I get lower down the car the wax appears to of run out.

Am I doing something wrong or is this expected? Wax is Fusso Soft Coat Dark and about 3 months old.

 

[Gally]

That's where all cars take the most punishment.

 

[aucky]

As above. That, and the rear bootlid area

 

[KyleB]

Cheers. Anything that can be done or is it just a case of rewaxing?

 

[Addicted]

Yep, rear bootlid is a pain in the arse!

@aucky do you find its dirty within a drive or 2? I think it's because I did the flapper mod. So annoying lol.

 

[aucky]

Yep, rear bootlid is a pain in the arse!

@aucky do you find its dirty within a drive or 2? I think it's because I did the flapper mod. So annoying lol.

It's just the hatchback vortex IMO. Low pressure throws all sorts of s**t onto it.

It's the same gasses ultimately, it's not a decat (which gives you soot spots)

Btw, I used CQUK and reload 14 again today, no issues. It was flat white paint though.

 

[Gally]

Stronger sealants in high traffic areas boys.

The back of the golf is like the mk2 Clio, ie flat hence the dirt.

 

[Daniel]

Stronger sealants in high traffic areas boys.

The back of the golf is like the mk2 Clio, ie flat hence the dirt.

The golf seems to have a Subaru badge?

Here is my Monaco Clio after some AF TC topped with some Zymol carbon.

 

[welshname]

It's just the hatchback vortex IMO. Low pressure throws all sorts of s**t onto it.

It's the same gasses ultimately, it's not a decat (which gives you soot spots)

Btw, I used CQUK and reload 14 again today, no issues. It was flat white paint though.

On a semi related matter I've noticed a fair few R's on the road and only the inner two of the quadzilla exhausts seem to look sooty...are you guys getting that too?

 

[aucky]

On a semi related matter I've noticed a fair few R's on the road and only the inner two of the quadzilla exhausts seem to look sooty...are you guys getting that too?

No, I've pinned all mine open!

 

[welshname]

No, I've pinned all mine open!

Is that what it is? The active exhaust? The two inners I take it aren't controlled by the flaps.