Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Chapppers11]

I've got 2 bottles at work mate. Doesn't bond over everything like C2. Nice product though. Great gloss and slickness.

Also looked good on plastic. Water behaviour very nice.

That's what I thought. Didn't use on plastics though as I had the Nanolex trim rejuvenator from Waxybox as well, that stuff is very good.

 

[Gally]

Bit expensive though I thought. Dlux and C4 well priced.

 

[Chapppers11]

Definitely, the fact that they were able to put 50-100ml in Waxybox along with everything else for less than £15 would suggest it's got a healthy profit margin.

 

[JHead]

just cleaned, light hand polished, and then waxed (for my first ever time) my car ready for CSS.... i hope it doesnt rain between now and saturday midday at the earliest...

Anything quick and easy i can do if it does rain to get back to that "just-washed" look??

 

[imprezaworks]

All being well I will be trying lather, revive, rejuvenate, ag srp, and collinite 476 on Sunday

 

[Ads_172]

just cleaned, light hand polished, and then waxed (for my first ever time) my car ready for CSS.... i hope it doesnt rain between now and saturday midday at the earliest...

Anything quick and easy i can do if it does rain to get back to that "just-washed" look??

If its not being driven in the meantime then you can use a quick detailer to remove dust and add some gloss to the paint. If it's built up any layer of dirt though it'll need a re-wash really.

 

[JHead]

only intend to drive it to CSS... might try and find a good value QD then... (suggestions?)

 

[Coby.]

I have a feeling I will buckle soon and order some Gtechiq goodies at some point, all this talk makes me wants some.

 

[Mr R.]

How long should i leave AF Illusion on before i wax off?

 

[Gally]

I just do 2 panels at a time with any wax except Swisswax. I think Dave said you could leave Illusion a while but I never trust many waxes. I only had a play with illusion and it was easy on and off but wasn't on the panel long.

 

[Mr R.]

I just do 2 panels at a time with any wax except Swisswax. I think Dave said you could leave Illusion a while but I never trust many waxes. I only had a play with illusion and it was easy on and off but wasn't on the panel long.

Thanks mate, just about to wax the car now.

Should i damp the pad or leave it dry?

 

[Gally]

I try a very light spritz of QD but the wax loaded on the pad is enough usually.

 

[Scrooge]

Anyone used carpros Decon bar?

 

[aucky]

How long should i leave AF Illusion on before i wax off?

Finger swipe test

 

[Scrooge]

Never fails aucky

 

[MatthewR]

I've used illusion a few times and done 3 panels at a time. Really easy on/ off

 

[JHead]

So i get home today to find an area of little grit splatter... Doesnt look like it's just from rain though. Any suggestions on getting it off without having to wash it again....? :/

 

[scotty10]

So just about to give this prima amigo stuff a blast tonight with a yellow polish pad

How much should i be using and how much force should i be using also

 

[aucky]

So just about to give this prima amigo stuff a blast tonight with a yellow polish pad

How much should i be using and how much force should i be using also

Minimal force, slowest speed, a few pea sized blobs.

 

[Yellow Dave]

How long should i leave AF Illusion on before i wax off?

With the weather we've had in Essex today I have left illusion for an hour before removing. Swipe test isn't really required with it as its so oily. Provided it doesn't bake on in direct sunlight it's fine to leave

 

[Daniel]

I machine polished a van for a mate today, with the Gtecniq (sp) P1 that was recommended on here....

Bloody superb stuff! I was amazed with it tbh.

 

[Mr R.]

With the weather we've had in Essex today I have left illusion for an hour before removing. Swipe test isn't really required with it as its so oily. Provided it doesn't bake on in direct sunlight it's fine to leave

Cheers dave, i did two panels at a time but the roof and bonnet i did on there own which worked fine.

More than happy with the results, its just what i was after.

Just need to seal it with C2V3 or AF Tough coat, haven't made my mind up which one to use.

 

[scotty10]

Minimal force, slowest speed, a few pea sized blobs.

Should of said I'm doing it by hand oops

But same idea in general then

 

[Yellow Dave]

Cheers dave, i did two panels at a time but the roof and bonnet i did on there own which worked fine.

More than happy with the results, its just what i was after.

Just need to seal it with C2V3 or AF Tough coat, haven't made my mind up which one to use.

Don't use toughcoat over the top of illusion. It will go a little way to removing illusion. If anything it should be toughcoat with illusion over the top

C2 is a different type of sealant and bonds differently so might not be as bad.

 

[Gally]

Yeah i'm a fan of wax looks but sealant performance. C2 can give that over a Bos/illusion/CTR style wax.

 

[scotty10]

So much choice on these products do yous guys stop when you find the best combination

Or does each paint colour react better with different stuff

 

[Gally]

I've stopped at the moment because I find C2V3 so good.

Depends on the mood. Applying a beautiful wax is hard to replicate.

 

[scotty10]

thats what i need to buy a decent wax that is easy to apply/remove

well de-tarred the car today gave it a polish with amigo and topped it with tought coat happy days it looked ok

i must say meguiars tyre gel smells good and the difference bumper and trim gel made was amazing

 

[Gally]

Megs is still a fave of mine for that lovely glossy look.

 

[Chapppers11]

Hey Kev.

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[scotty10]

What do yous guys use to give the fake leather a shine on your 172/182

 

[Gally]

Good lad! Hate that bloody drying towel though!

 

[Chapppers11]

Really? Is it naff?

Didn't feel the greatest but it was quite cheap from what I could remember.

The MF1's are brilliant, cheap as a pack of 10 as well!

 

[Gally]

Yeah they are just cheap alternative mate. Lots use then but they are pikey compared with the uber one and wooly mammoth.

 

[Chapppers11]

Ah I see, love the wooly mammoth!

 

[JD]

What do yous guys use to give the fake leather a shine on your 172/182

Shiny leather is dirty/greasy leather... so you're looking to clean it, not make it shiny.

 

[scotty10]

Shiny leather is dirty/greasy leather... so you're looking to clean it, not make it shiny.

LOL must be rotten then....do you suggest warm water and cloth with some elbow grease

 

[Jack-D]

When shining up my exhaust I'm always left with blotches and tiny indentations around the tip.

Is it too far gone or can it be sorted with some special kind of polish?

 

[Inequality Street]

When shining up my exhaust I'm always left with blotches and tiny indentations around the tip.

Is it too far gone or can it be sorted with some special kind of polish?

I bleieve when it has pitted like that, its too far gone. Prevention is the only way with this sort of thing. I would wait until a detailing guru comes along though just incase!

 

[Tommo.]

Not 100% sure what you mean, but have you tried some wire wool mate?

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/cgi-bi...00_Wire_Wool_2.html#a2_21I4DWW16#a2_21I4DWW16

I take it you've been using a polish specifically for metal too?