Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[ClioCup_7]

I doubt it's the product, I've used autobrite snowfoam and had no problems
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Can't offer any other assistance though 😧

It foams yes but the cleaning power is fully s**t compared to good brands

 

[aucky]

If you want something that lasts then you won't beat solution finish

Will see 6 months easy

Gtechniq C4 etc will last 12 months

 

[ClioCup_7]

Gtechniq C4 etc will last 12 months

No, the beading will but the darkening effect won't

Solution finish will do 12 months with 2 coats or 6 months plus with 1 coat. And that's beading as well as keeping the trim black. Also a lot easier to use than c4. You can't incorrectly apply like you can with c4 and the like

 

[riz]

Solution finish?

 

[ClioCup_7]

Solution finish?

£15 for a small bottle but that's done 3 full cars trims and still over half left

Unlike c4 where 15ml will do 2 at a push and not restore anywhere near as well

 

[riz]

Ok thanks. Where is best to buy it?

 

[ClioCup_7]

Ok thanks. Where is best to buy it?

Shop n shine or Dooka

 

[Gally]

If you use 15ml of C4 or Dlux on 2 cars you need your head checked! Although I would say solution finish is very good.

Dlux will darken and last over 12 months. It did 18 months on wheels alone and a year even on a wing I trialled it on!

 

[ClioCup_7]

If you use 15ml of C4 or Dlux on 2 cars you need your head checked! Although I would say solution finish is very good.

Dlux will darken and last over 12 months. It did 18 months on wheels alone and a year even on a wing I trialled it on!

Doing big bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches as well as honeycomb grilles? Don't see the issue there

Yes I use dlux a lot on wheels etc, more recently I've been using cquartz instead, and yes dlux lasts on wheels well but that's just beading and sheeting. The darkening effect of SF is far superior in durability to ceramics in my testing

 

[Gally]

Of course it is but the durability isn't.

 

[banther]

Which snowfoam product to buy? Please.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Which snowfoam product to buy? Please.

This

http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/valet-pro-ph-neutral-snow-foam-5l?gclid=CK-sj8rNkMsCFeISwwodR1cAfg

Or this (all in my humble opinion of course)
http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/avalanche-5litre

 

[Inequality Street]

This

http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/valet-pro-ph-neutral-snow-foam-5l?gclid=CK-sj8rNkMsCFeISwwodR1cAfg

Or this (all in my humble opinion of course)
http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/avalanche-5litre

I agree with Dave.

The first option (Valet Pro) in my experience is thicker, and clings longer. Giving you more opertunity to clean the wheels/go round the badges and trim.

The second option (AF) doesn't foam as well, or cling for as long (in my experience) - However I find it excells in cleaning ability.

Depends what you're after!

 

[aucky]

Valetpro combo II is my current favourite

 

[banther]

This

http://www.shopnshine.co.uk/valet-pro-ph-neutral-snow-foam-5l?gclid=CK-sj8rNkMsCFeISwwodR1cAfg

Or this (all in my humble opinion of course)
http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/avalanche-5litre

Cheers boss. Bought the top one.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

£15 for a small bottle but that's done 3 full cars trims and still over half left

Unlike c4 where 15ml will do 2 at a push and not restore anywhere near as well :smile:

After reading your review I purchased a large bottle off SF which arrived yesterday.

Applied with foam surgical swabs to the badly faded scuttle panel on my beemer and it came up really nice!

Really decent product this.

I shall report back on durability :up:

 

[lawrs1]

Hey all, Looking for some recommendation on some decent stuff for cleaning my car, don't have access to a pressure washer so will all be done by hand, so looking at shampoo, something decent for the trim, and for the glass, plus anything else you suggest, for a halfway decent finish on a fairly tight budget

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Hey all, Looking for some recommendation on some decent stuff for cleaning my car, don't have access to a pressure washer so will all be done by hand, so looking at shampoo, something decent for the trim, and for the glass, plus anything else you suggest, for a halfway decent finish on a fairly tight budget

If I was you mate I'd go straight for for the carpro range. It's a little more expensive than the usual Halfords s**t but its well worth spending a little extra.

Firstly get get 2 buckets with grit guards off eBay or similar then hit the carpro website and pick up some IronX, TarX, reset shampoo, merino wash mitt and some reload sealant. Then you can add other bits to that a you go along .

Don't forget there's a CS discount code for carpro :up:

 

[riz]

As above

Or if you want to spend a little less

These guys are good value

http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/mobile/default.aspx

 

[davo172]

Candy fluff is the best snow foam I have used by far and I have tried a few .

 

[riz]

Just tried this out

http://www.angelwax.co.uk/?wpsc-product=h2go-rain-repellent


Has good reviews and it's really easy to apply. I can't imagine it lasts as long as others...

 

[aucky]

Just tried this out http://www.angelwax.co.uk/?wpsc-product=h2go-rain-repellent Has good reviews and it's really easy to apply. I can't imagine it lasts as long as others...

I've used it a couple of times. It is easy to apply/remove and water behavior is OKAY. I put it on the Clio last summer and its still going strong but the car has barely moved

 

[ClioCup_7]

After reading your review I purchased a large bottle off SF which arrived yesterday.

Applied with foam surgical swabs to the badly faded scuttle panel on my beemer and it came up really nice!

Really decent product this.

I shall report back on durability :up:

Awesome

Depending on your prep you should see a long time from it

My old car was going 6 months strong but that's gone now so csnt report how it's doing lol

 

[Lal B3N]

This Aston I'm working on is a mess! Done 12 hours on Saturday night and called it a night as i was knackered. Got to continue it tonight.

 

[riz]

I've used it a couple of times. It is easy to apply/remove and water behavior is OKAY. I put it on the Clio last summer and its still going strong but the car has barely moved

I know I've only just applied it but it repeals water at a ridiculously low speed. Will have to see how long it lasts...

 

[riz]

I need a finishing pad to use with Nano Glaze. What should I order? Menzerna?

 

[ClioCup_7]

I need a finishing pad to use with Nano Glaze. What should I order? Menzerna?

Meh-zerna more like lol

Hex logic, black maybe

 

[Matt e]

has any one ever tried this dual action polisher?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...g5ZTFifUBLFlwcahtIT_j24RU9ehWsk6VBxoCdVbw_wcB

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

has any one ever tried this dual action polisher?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...g5ZTFifUBLFlwcahtIT_j24RU9ehWsk6VBxoCdVbw_wcB

Just spend a bit more and get a DAS6 Pro

 

[riz]

Meh-zerna more like lol

Hex logic, black maybe

Thanks.

What about a good APC?

 

[Gally]

G101 is one of the best and great dilution. If you want out the bottle use Bilthamber.

 

[DanSej6]

Been a long old time since I properly washed a car what with the other half living on a farm and me owning sheds for the last few years, so kinda forgotten the exact routine.

When the time comes to wash the Clio, I think it's along the lines of:
Wash with whatever shampoo I've got - think it's Meguiar's Hyperwash.
Clay bar it
Then this is the bit I'm unsure of what I used to do. I think it was:
Apply SRP and buff off.
Apply Werkstat Acrylic Prime that I've got kicking about still.
Finish off with Autoglym Extra Gloss Polish.
Sound about right?

 

[aucky]

Use either prime or srp, no need for both.

Ideally use iron and tar removers before using clay.

 

[DanSej6]

Cheers for that, never heard of them before. Suppose things have moved on since I last cleaned a car haha!

 

[ClioCup_7]

Thanks.

What about a good APC?

Best for degreasing is britemax grime out

For interior or not too bad jobs i use auto finesse verso when its at a silly price or Bilt hamber surfex, depending which I can pick up cheaper

 

[leedsboy]

Anyone used Bilt Hamber Autofoam? I've finally run out of my Magifoam which I bought years ago so was probably past its best and need something new.

Looking on DW, it seems pretty the Bilt Hamber foam seems to be really good for the money!

 

[ClioCup_7]

Anyone used Bilt Hamber Autofoam? I've finally run out of my Magifoam which I bought years ago so was probably past its best and need something new.

Looking on DW, it seems pretty the Bilt Hamber foam seems to be really good for the money!

Yup

It's not the foamiest but by far the best cleaner money can buy

 

[leedsboy]

Yup

It's not the foamiest but by far the best cleaner money can buy :smile:

That's pretty much exactly what I've read from loads of posts on DW. Don't really care whether it foams or what it looks like, as long as it does it's job of cleaning well :smile:

 

[ClioCup_7]

That's pretty much exactly what I've read from loads of posts on DW. Don't really care whether it foams or what it looks like, as long as it does it's job of cleaning well :smile:

Then that's your best bet

To make it even more Eco buy a pressure sprayer from wilkinsons

 

[riz]

Best for degreasing is britemax grime out

For interior or not too bad jobs i use auto finesse verso when its at a silly price or Bilt hamber surfex, depending which I can pick up cheaper

Looks good I'll get some.
Makes sense to get the big bottle of it!!!