couple of details i done a while ago

[kev1]

just thought i would share a couple of details i posted on DW a while ago chaps:

my mates silver Mitsubishi Colt (now with a bent rear end due to some old dear who did'nt use the handbrake)....

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=116989&highlight=silver+colt

and his mates green mk6 Fiesta (after seeing the Colt, wanted the same treatment for his car)

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=120206

my dads silver Ford Focus:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=129259

and my Fiesta:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=126053

kev

 

[richy22]

Sfx4??? (don't worry il search for it!!)

easy to use then?? What's the finishkare qd like?? And is that chemical guys speed wipe I see aswell?? (in your last thread)

ps nice tshirt

 

[richy22]

Also!!

Good job on the colt like those little beasts

what do you make of CG new car smell??? I got one through today from waxamomo and it don't seem to smell of anything??!! The tropicare one I have is better...just don't seem to last long

 

[kev1]

cheers richy, the SFX4 is a sealant:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/sonus-sfx-4-paint-sealant/prod_582.html

its polycharged as well so its got good durabilty - one cost lasted about two months IIRC. nice and easy to apply (in fact, i prefer liquid sealants now to paste waxes largely because they are easier to use) i use these to apply various sealants (SFX4, Duragloss # 105 and Zaino Z2)

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/sonus-der-wunder-applicators-pkg/2/prod_136.html

my cars got a couple of coats of the Duragloss # 105 on it with Duragloss 951 aquawax used after washing atm, and it looks glossier than SFX4 IMO:

(pics on page two)

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=131097&page=2


i like the finish kare QD (# 425), easy to use, smells nice as well. works well on glass (does'nt do any harm to the carlack sealant on my windows either)
not very keen on the CG new car scent TBH - very strong, ive got a few of the tropicare ones (strawberry cream, tropical and bing cherry) which are much better and not too strong as well

 

[richy22]

Cool, interesting about your wax point.

 

[kev1]

Cool, interesting about your wax point.

don't get me wrong, i like using waxes (ive got collinite 915, FK1000p - which i use on wheels and some dodo panel pots) just find sealants easier to get nice and thin and from a speed of use point of view - better too

 

[richy22]

My next purchase from cyc is actually some fk1000 and some sinus applicators. I'm just putting it off as I find other (probably useless!) things to add in the basket too

 

[RussZS]

Don't use MF pads with 1000P, it's a pig to spread on those. Go foam baby!

 

[richy22]

Sonus will be for sealants (ex-p, wet mirror finish) I like using my hands with blue velvet at the mo

 

[kev1]

My next purchase from cyc is actually some fk1000 and some sinus applicators. I'm just putting it off as I find other (probably useless!) things to add in the basket too

FK 425 QD

 

[kev1]

ive found the ultimate german applicators work very well with FK1000p, they need washing after each use really though as they can clog up with wax quickly otherwise

 

[richy22]

The foam applicators get the same though... I just use mine a few times and bin it as I have never been able to clean them up that well?? Or am I just being thick??!

 

[MT_R27]

good job on the colt, can't wait till my turn!!!!

 

[RussZS]

good job on the colt, can't wait till my turn!!!!

You're in good hands there bud - Kev's work is spot on

Cheers,
Russ.

 

[JD]

Agreed reading through some of those, nice one Kev Nice to have another DW'er in our midst. I haven't been on properly in ages!

 

[Gally]

Agreed reading through some of those, nice one Kev Nice to have another DW'er in our midst. I haven't been on properly in ages!

Me either, not even waxed the car in ages! 476 or detailed my brothers in ages! Losing interest and the weather is doing my ti'ts in!

 

[kev1]

good job on the colt, can't wait till my turn!!!!

thanks Michael, looking forward to it

 

[kev1]

Agreed reading through some of those, nice one Kev Nice to have another DW'er in our midst. I haven't been on properly in ages!

thanks, the weathers been rubbish here all week - my cars filthy

 

[kev1]

You're in good hands there bud - Kev's work is spot on

Cheers,
Russ.

thanks Russ

 

[kev1]

The foam applicators get the same though... I just use mine a few times and bin it as I have never been able to clean them up that well?? Or am I just being thick??!

how do you clean them? after using them i use a blob of washing up liquid, rub it in well and rinse thoroughly. then leave to dry naturally, works for me. there might be a 'stain' on the applicator (particually if your using a coloured wax like a dodo juice one) but all the product will be washed out

 

[richy22]

Tried the above today and it worked thank you

used to soak them in MF wash but it didn't do s**t. Now they feel all "foamy" again and not hard like before