Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Stay Puft]

Any recommendations on people to detail their car in the South coast? Not after the full works, but a decent going over.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Any recommendations on people to detail their car in the South coast? Not after the full works, but a decent going over.

Some I know from when I lived in Southampton is meant to be really good. Like me, he does it off his drive etc so it's not a proper lock up just so you're aware. Want me to send you the details? He's on faceache

 

[Stay Puft]

Some I know from when I lived in Southampton is meant to be really good. Like me, he does it off his drive etc so it's not a proper lock up just so you're aware. Want me to send you the details? He's on faceache

Yeah mate thanks, go for it

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

@imprezaworks you still got the wheel woolies? I see youve posted them on detailingworld

Kyle wanted a set. Cant remember his f**king handle!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

@Crayola 🤣

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah mate. But wanted to sell as a package with other stuff due to post


Had a quick look to see how much those woollies are, bought them a while ago.

 

[Crayola]

I had been eyeing up Dans detailing stuff tbh 😂

 

[imprezaworks]

Do that then lol

 

[Cookson]

@imprezaworks you still got the wheel woolies? I see youve posted them on detailingworld

Kyle wanted a set. Cant remember his f**king handle!

He'll be wanting them for cleaning his guts out after this morning

 

[riz]

Are the Blast Cans from Autosmart or The Designer Fragrances still the best Air Fresheners?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I've just put one of these " fruity tropics" in the side pocket in my car. It smells nice, it's subtle and not overpowering but you know it's there.

https://groceries.asda.com/product/gel-block-air-fresheners/febreze-bathroom-continuous-air-freshener/1000383172705?&cmpid=ppc-_-ghs-_--_-google-_--_-dskwid-_dm&s_kwcid=AL!11432!3!!!!x!!&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds

 

[JamesBryan]

Chemical Guys Signature Scent is a classic one for me.

 

[Gally]

Are the Blast Cans from Autosmart or The Designer Fragrances still the best Air Fresheners?

Infinity wax spray ones are pretty good still.

I still find california scents tins, probably last lomgest by far.

 

[leedsboy]

Chemical Guys Signature Scent is a classic one for me.

Same. @dann2707 introduced me and I’ve not looked back

My dad got me some of these for Christmas and whilst they smell really nice, the smell doesn’t last more than a few days - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RFB9MV1/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[NickReilly063]

These Odor blasters from Turtle Wax do a mega job and smell great too - I used to buy the expensive Meguiars at £13 quid till I tried these.

Bargin now at £4.50 - I'm just going to walk across and buy two now.

Turtle Wax Odor-X Fogger Savage Ice | Halfords UK

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[JamesBryan]

Same. @dann2707 introduced me and I’ve not looked back

My dad got me some of these for Christmas and whilst they smell really nice, the smell doesn’t last more than a few days - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RFB9MV1/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Been using from back when it was called Stripper Scent 😅

Can't beat it.

 

[riz]

Been using from back when it was called Stripper Scent 😅

Can't beat it.

Does it actually last?

 

[riz]

Infinity wax spray ones are pretty good still.

I still find california scents tins, probably last lomgest by far.

The IW ones last a day

 

[JamesBryan]

Does it actually last?

Couple of days, but keep the bottle in the car and spritz when needed.

 

[leedsboy]

I get a bit nose blind to it after a few days but people who get in my car say it smells nice. I like it when I chuck my work bag in the back on the floor because when I’m in work and have it close by, I always get little whiffs of it

 

[JamesBryan]

I get a bit nose blind to it after a few days but people who get in my car say it smells nice. I like it when I chuck my work bag in the back on the floor because when I’m in work and have it close by, I always get little whiffs of it

I think if you use it regularly, it probably becomes embedded in the carpets eventually.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

The best 'bomb' ive used in the car was a Bilt Hamber one. Wasnt so focused on the scent, although it was a light citrus smell, but it was one that promised to remove nasties. Anti microbial or whatever its called.

I liked that one but they're £12 each!

 

[Gally]

The IW ones last a day

Didn't find the blasts lasted any longer and the air seems to go quick. I get them for free and I don't even think they're good. The scents ones have always lasted, especially 3x for a tenner or so.

 

[imprezaworks]

Won a couple of bits so thought I'd give them a go.

Both of these I would buy again. The shampoo, 4/5 cap fulls in a large bucket cleaned both black cars really well. Wa day today and coped way better than I thought in direct sun.

Back in the day Dodo Red Mist was a spray I always fancied trying but never did. This detail spray is ace, flashes quickly and leaves a nice finish.

 

[JD]

Has anyone used the Soft99 tyre black wax? The finish looks exactly what I’m after - satin look and extremely hydrophobic.

 

[riz]

Has anyone used the Soft99 tyre black wax? The finish looks exactly what I’m after - satin look and extremely hydrophobic.

No but Gyeon q2m tire does that.

 

[Gally]

Has anyone used the Soft99 tyre black wax? The finish looks exactly what I’m after - satin look and extremely hydrophobic.

Still carbon collective sateen for me. Love the finish.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Morning chaps.

Just had a job accepted for a polish and coating on a new F Type Jag in BRG. Stunnnning colour.

My ancient (10+ year old) CleanYourCar DA (Probably a DasPro) is beginning to show signs of its age. Im looking to grab another polisher to go alongside it, especially with this big job coming up. Ive been happy with DA's in general, although this one is like holding onto your mrs marital aid on full speed. Numb hands by the end of a job.

I was thinking of maybe going Rotary this time? Preferably one with those extension bars & the flexy extensions you can polish tiny bits (like behind door handles) with.

Any suggestions? Budget wont be huge

 

[JamesBryan]

Was going to suggest a Rupes DA, but then you said budget won't be huge 😅

 

[imprezaworks]

Shinemate ex620 for a dual action is what I would try next.

 

[imprezaworks]

Was going to suggest a Rupes DA, but then you said budget won't be huge 😅

I didn't rate mine at all. Stalled just looking at it.

I rate my vertool 21e a lot

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I guess my first question should have been rotary vs DA

Ive never picked up a rotary, let alone polished with one.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Shinemate ex620 for a dual action is what I would try next.

What makes you say that particular one Dan?

Any play time with the forced rotation DA's?

 

[imprezaworks]

I guess my first question should have been rotary vs DA

Ive never picked up a rotary, let alone polished with one.

Chap on detailing world who's had even more machines than me. Have a mooch online mate

 

[Gally]

Don't buy a rotary, just buy a more budget version of the rupes mate. They are phenomenal machines. Not discovered anything it couldn't correct.

Yellow rupes pad, sonax perfect finish! Love it!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Don't buy a rotary, just buy a more budget version of the rupes mate. They are phenomenal machines. Not discovered anything it couldn't correct.

Yellow rupes pad, sonax perfect finish! Love it!

Thanks Kev. Id love a rupes but I just cant justify the price. I only do 1-2 corrections a year at most so its just not needed. The shinemate is £200!


For what its worth, I think im going to grab the mini shinemate rotary, purely so i can grab the mini extension kit so I can get round all the badges etc without removing them! Reports are that, at a push, it can also be used to do the rest of the car IF my DA does die. Ill have a think but im also considering the shinemate @imprezaworks aswell.

Only problem is, the cost of everything almost eats all my profit out the job 🤣

 

[imprezaworks]

Until the next job 💪

 

[Daniel]

I didn't rate mine at all. Stalled just looking at it.

I rate my vertool 21e a lot

I’m having loads of issues with stalling the j anything other than flat panels. Irritating.

 

[imprezaworks]

With which polisher?

 

[Daniel]

With which polisher?

Rupes