Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

_Tom · Aug 13, 2018

Decontaminating paint, what do I need? Do people still use clay? Recommendations please guys.

Is Iron X still recommended? If so, where's best to buy it? This mini I've bought needs sorting big time. The paint almost feels rough in places it has so much crap on it.

JamesBryan · Aug 13, 2018

TomSx said:
Decontaminating paint, what do I need? Do people still use clay? Recommendations please guys.

Is Iron X still recommended? If so, where's best to buy it? This mini I've bought needs sorting big time. The paint almost feels rough in places it has so much crap on it.

If you wanted to buy everything in one place i use Polished Bliss.

The Gyeon range is very good. Gyeon Iron and Gyeon Tar work well as does their clay.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gyeon-car-care-and-detailing-products.html

_Tom · Aug 13, 2018

JamesBryan said:
If you wanted to buy everything in one place i use Polished Bliss.

The Gyeon range is very good. Gyeon Iron and Gyeon Tar work well as does their clay.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gyeon-car-care-and-detailing-products.html

Perfect, thanks. Would you suggest clay as well or could I just get away with those two products?

JamesBryan · Aug 13, 2018

TomSx said:
Perfect, thanks. Would you suggest clay as well or could I just get away with those two products?

May as well clay it too if you're going to the effort of decon.

You'll need to polish after it too, as claying will leave a bit of marring/swirling.

Coby. · Aug 13, 2018

100% going to get the Poorboys Black hole treatment, I swear @TomSx only buys black cars so he can keep using Black hole

_Tom · Aug 16, 2018

Coby. said:
100% going to get the Poorboys Black hole treatment, I swear @TomSx only buys black cars so he can keep using Black hole

Funny you should say that...

_Tom · Aug 16, 2018

Oh and what’s good for exhausts?

JamesBryan · Aug 17, 2018

TomSx said:
Oh and what’s good for exhausts?

Autosol and #00 grade wire wool.

_Tom · Aug 17, 2018

JamesBryan said:
Autosol and #00 grade wire wool.

Top man! Thanks. I ordered and used that Tar and Iron stuff you recommended. Worked a treat! I didn't need to clay it in the end.

JamesBryan · Aug 17, 2018

TomSx said:
Top man! Thanks. I ordered and used that Tar and Iron stuff you recommended. Worked a treat! I didn't need to clay it in the end.

Result!

imprezaworks · Aug 17, 2018

2 year old auto finesse ultra glaze. Chap is selling some i fancy trying,

Okay to use....

JamesBryan · Aug 17, 2018

imprezaworks said:
2 year old auto finesse ultra glaze. Chap is selling some i fancy trying,

Okay to use....

Probably need a good shake up, worth a try if it's cheap.

imprezaworks · Aug 17, 2018

£7 delivered i think with most left

JamesBryan · Aug 17, 2018

Can't see it going off. I've had stuff longer than that which still work.

imprezaworks · Aug 19, 2018

Anyone used power maxed tar remover?

_Tom · Aug 19, 2018

JamesBryan said:
Autosol and #00 grade wire wool.

??It’s come up like new.

JamesBryan · Aug 19, 2018

TomSx said:
??It’s come up like new.

Looks good mate.

Crayola · Aug 25, 2018

Halfords have some good deals on at the minute. This includes 30% off of Meguiars

Gally · Aug 25, 2018

Not an AF fan but that's a cracking kit for the money!

imprezaworks · Sep 16, 2018

Going to give this a wirl, £7 delivered.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/261847203910

Lctr · Sep 16, 2018

imprezaworks said:
Going to give this a wirl, £7 delivered.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/261847203910

I've used it worked treat

imprezaworks · Sep 16, 2018

Seems to be very popular

imprezaworks · Sep 17, 2018

@Lctr

Do you use it on the bodywork as well as the wheels?

Lctr · Sep 17, 2018

imprezaworks said:
@Lctr

Do you use it on the bodywork as well as the wheels?

Yes

Jack! · Sep 17, 2018

Can anyone recommend the best product(s) to use on newly refurbished/powdercoated wheels to preserve them and protect?

Thanks.

JamesBryan · Sep 17, 2018

Jack! said:
Can anyone recommend the best product(s) to use on newly refurbished/powdercoated wheels to preserve them and protect?

Thanks.

Depends how time consumining you want it to be.

Gyeon Rim is a ceramic coating, lasts 12+ months. Needs a bit of prep to make sure everything is clean and oil free.

or Finishkare FK1000P hi temp sealant. Goes on like a wax, lasts upto 12 months, but probably best to reapply every 6.

imprezaworks · Sep 19, 2018

Lctr said:
Yes

Bloody stinks lol. Will give it a blast at the weekend, but wind swept today.

cat171 · Sep 19, 2018

Jack! said:
Can anyone recommend the best product(s) to use on newly refurbished/powdercoated wheels to preserve them and protect?

Thanks.

CarPro dlux. Still going strong after three years.

imprezaworks · Oct 3, 2018

Tried Autosmart ‘duet’ car shampoo, it’s my go too from now on. Something like £12 for 5l.

JamesBryan · Oct 3, 2018

imprezaworks said:
Tried Autosmart ‘duet’ car shampoo, it’s my go too from now on. Something like £12 for 5l.

Loads of good Autosmart stuff about.

kevred · Oct 3, 2018

I bought 5ltrs of autosmart detailing spray , Brown in colour , about £13. Good stuff use it all the time.

imprezaworks · Oct 3, 2018

Bargain

Crayola · Oct 3, 2018

Autosmart TFR is good

I usually use it to wash down engines when doing cambelts, smells a bit tangy though[emoji23]

JamesBryan · Oct 3, 2018

dCi_rep said:
Autosmart TFR is good

I usually use it to wash down engines when doing cambelts, smells a bit tangy though[emoji23]

I use their Hazsafe pre wash, much safer ?

Matt e · Oct 5, 2018

bought a few bits from revive, got a sample box from them a few months ago and was impressed with the shampoo and spray wax. yheyve got a mini sale on small quantities at the moment . i bought

2x shampoo
snowfoam
wheel cleaner
glass cleaner

https://www.nowrevive.co.uk/

James Mk1 · Oct 10, 2018

Looking at buying some Auto Finesse Aqua Coat - used Hydro2lite before and I assume it's similar to this? (My 1L Hydro2lite has gone all cloudy with white bits floating in it - is it still any good lol?) Do you use this kind of product (aqua coat) after applying a wax paste/spray wax? I would likely do as follows:

Paste wax/creme wax (currently have bilt hamber finis wax/auto finesse radiance)
Spray wax (Zaino Z8)
Aqua Coat

Is this correct or am I going horribly wrong?

Crayola · Oct 10, 2018

James Mk1 said:
Looking at buying some Auto Finesse Aqua Coat - used Hydro2lite before and I assume it's similar to this? (My 1L Hydro2lite has gone all cloudy with white bits floating in it - is it still any good lol?) Do you use this kind of product (aqua coat) after applying a wax paste/spray wax? I would likely do as follows:

Paste wax/creme wax (currently have bilt hamber finis wax/auto finesse radiance)
Spray wax (Zaino Z8)
Aqua Coat

Is this correct or am I going horribly wrong?

Do you keep the Hydro2 outside wheres it’s cold? My PH neutral snowfoam does the same it’s just because it’s cold[emoji23]

James Mk1 · Oct 10, 2018

It's been in a very hot room and then outside in the cold, best of both lol! Probably why it's fucked it!

Crayola · Oct 10, 2018

More than likely hahahah

JamesBryan · Oct 10, 2018

Hydro2 has silica dioxide in it, the white bits are just crystals.

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