Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Coby.]

It's a black car, Paint isn't too bad in general but obviously very swirly, Think I'll go with both Rejuvenate and Blackhole.

Wax is predominantly looks I reckon, Its for the Gf's brother so just want it looking as good as possible when he picks it up.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ok cheers dave

 

[Ads_172]

I've used BSD over both PB Blackhole and Tripple (separately) and it's been very good both times. I found it was better when layered a few times, but I'm still wowed at how good it is for such an easy application.

 

[imprezaworks]

On reflection I should have cleansed the car first. Will do it tomo.

 

[Inequality Street]

Wondering if anyone can help. Attempting to post on detailing world about my Swissvax Shield samples for sale, but Im not allowed to. Any idea's?

 

[Coby.]

You a paid up member??

 

[Inequality Street]

You a paid up member??

That'll be why Didn't even realise there was an option for that. Cheers!

 

[Coby.]

User CP.... Read the sticky in the for sale section

 

[Scrooge]

It's a black car, Paint isn't too bad in general but obviously very swirly, Think I'll go with both Rejuvenate and Blackhole.

Wax is predominantly looks I reckon, Its for the Gf's brother so just want it looking as good as possible when he picks it up.

Rejuvenate + black hole will bring that up great. Love that combo on black, adds so much depth even before the lsp goes on.

 

[Coby.]

Rejuvenate + black hole will bring that up great. Love that combo on black, adds so much depth even before the lsp goes on.

I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out, Tempted to use my DA to work the Blackhole but having not used it yet umma little worried on soft thin paint.

Finishing pad on a slow speed??

 

[Scrooge]

100% use the Da to work in the black hole, finishing pad and blabkhole won't cause any issues even if you held it one spot for ages

 

[Coby.]

Cheers Ant.

Just gotta hope for nice weather tomorrow and Monday, Will try and remember to get loads of pics and do a small write up.

 

[Scrooge]

Looking forward to seeing it dude!

 

[aucky]

Getting the RX8 left with me tomorrow to get started on then all of Monday

Can't decide what to use once full decon is done.

Poorboys Blackhole?
AF Rejuvenate?
Both??

Which wax?
AF Desire
Purple Haze Pro
CTR

CTR for looks. Stunning wax!

 

[Coby.]

I'm still loving the wet look CTR left on the old mans Volvo so it is a strong contender..... What sort of durability am I looking at with CTR??

 

[Inequality Street]

Could I interest anyone in a new pot of Swissvax Shield for £115.00?

 

[Jack-C]

How comes your selling? Why don't you just use it for yourself?

 

[Inequality Street]

How comes your selling? Why don't you just use it for yourself?

I really shouldn't have bought it lol I have some Swissvax Mirage left anyway, and around 10 other waxes. Need to free up the cash I have in it. Brand spanking new and never used.

 

[aucky]

Could I interest anyone in a new pot of Swissvax Shield for £115.00?

I'll take it, or can swap for £100 and a sample I have?

 

[Coby.]

Nothing to do so time to watch a bunch of Junkman Videos.

 

[Scrooge]

He has a new one out.

 

[Coby.]

I've not watched most if his old ones.... Watching his 'Novice Machine Polishing episodes'

 

[Scrooge]

There's a lot of things he does I disagree with but you can't go far wrong following his way

 

[Coby.]

The RX8 has arrived... Too bloody late for me to make a start now though so gonna be rushing around tomorrow... Early start if the weather allows.

Forecast is showers

 

[Coby.]

There's a lot of things he does I disagree with but you can't go far wrong following his way

Not a lot to do tonight so may as well watch a few to get a good idea what to do.

 

[imprezaworks]

What do people recommend for glass polish? The autoglym stuff springs to mind.

 

[Yellow Dave]

The AG stuff is ok. GTechniq G4 is good, or a propper polish there is CarPro ceriglass

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

From experience the AG glass polish is exellent for the price. However I would buy GTechniq G1 which isn't a polish, and then something like AG fastglass.

 

[Knuckles]

Am I right in thinking glass polish will make the glass protection last longer/perform better?

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

I thought it would perform worse, as it will effectively add a layer on top of the nano sealant.

 

[Knuckles]

I thought it would perform worse, as it will effectively add a layer on top of the nano sealant.

Id have thought it'd remove and minor imperfections to leave a smooth base for the lsp. But I don't really use it so I'm open to advice

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Id have thought it'd remove and minor imperfections to leave a smooth base for the lsp. But I don't really use it so I'm open to advice

Are you on about using polish before or after G1?

I did use G4 before G1, but now I don't use anything else on top of it apart from fast glass! I'm not a detailing guru so could be wrong!

 

[Knuckles]

Are you on about using polish before or after G1?

I did use G4 before G1, but now I don't use anything else on top of it apart from fast glass! I'm not a detailing guru so could be wrong!

Before, but that could be wrong. I'm just going off it being called a polish, so I'd put it down before lsp.

Me either, I'm genuinely interested so please don't think I'm trying to tell you you're wrong or anything.

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Before, but that could be wrong. I'm just going off it being called a polish, so I'd put it down before lsp.

Me either, I'm genuinely interested so please don't think I'm trying to tell you you're wrong or anything.

Ahh yes it's worth using it before G1, I got slightly muddled up!

They do a little set here which I can't recommend enough, it's brilliant stuff. Applied it about 6 months ago and still works as good as the day I put it on.

 

[Scrooge]

You polish the glass before and protection goes on it.

You treat it the same as paint. Polish, cleanse then seal.

 

[aucky]

G4 is good prep for G1, I'd still use neat IPA after it though personally.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Most generic glass polishes are not a true polish in the sense of abrasive. Some contain very mild abrasives to aid cleaning but most a a thorough cleanser, but more than a typical glass cleaner. Rob at GTechniq advised G4 polish will not remove G1 sealant. nor would the AG glass polish. Best to use one of these before applying a proper sealant like G1 to leave a perfect base.

Carpro Ceriglass is a proper abrasive polish IIRC that can be used to remove scratches and imperfections, and will remove glass sealants.

 

[Scrooge]

You're correct about Ceriglass Dave, does quite well with a rotary on wiper scratches.

 

[imprezaworks]

May opt for the ag stuff then? Seems pretty good value. On a seperate note using sonax after cleansing the car etc works so much better. It rained quite a bit last night, by the time I had got to work most the water had gone.