Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Sunglasses_Ron]

My Auto Allure order arrived yesterday (I placed it 3 weeks ago) which has some of their Rinse Aid - anyone used it? How does it compare to Hydro?

I might try and get out to wash my car today, it’s filthy

Let me know how that rinse aid works. I’ve totally given up with Hydro2 now.

I have it one last try on the sides car the other day and it left marks all over it.

 

[JamesBryan]

Let me know how that rinse aid works. I’ve totally given up with Hydro2 now.

I have it one last try on the sides car the other day and it left marks all over it.

Try Gyeon Wetcoat mate.

This is on my sister's Volvo

 

[imprezaworks]

Pics of Sister?

 

[JamesBryan]

Pics of Sister?

Too old for you mate.

?

 

[Marc.]

Let me know how that rinse aid works. I’ve totally given up with Hydro2 now.

I have it one last try on the sides car the other day and it left marks all over it.

Will do. To be fair I’ve never had an issue with Hydro2, it’s application has always been fine for me. My new driveway is also fairly well sheltered from the sun.

I have the Auto Allure pre-wash and wax to try out as well. The first batch of stuff I bought from them was great, fingers crossed these are too (their delivery wasn’t amazing, but I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt this time)

 

[Stay Puft]

I still think Bouncers is the best, seems to do the same as Hydro.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Just top up with Remax Si02. It's not touchless but it's damn good and one coat should last a good while (4-6 months) depending on usage.

I used Wet Coat for a year or so and the results are about the same with a good coat of Si02 so no need to keep spunking through a spray of that every other wash.

 

[leedsboy]

I've used Carbon Collectives Hybrid a couple of times before with no issues. Even applied it in direct sun light with no problems.

 

[riz]

I think Gyeon wetcoat , Hydro and Auto allure are all from the same Korean factory.

Not totally sure but I think it's just different marketing.

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[riz]

I've just found a 10year old bottle of Zaino z8.
My car is ridiculously slick and shiny after it.
Forgot how good this was.



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[JamesBryan]

I think Gyeon wetcoat , Hydro and Auto allure are all from the same Korean factory.

Not totally sure but I think it's just different marketing.

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Same with most things I suppose.

 

[K4M_clio]

Anyone used AG headlight Restoration kit?, used megs but not getting permanent results with it, they look good when done but rain just washes polish away and go cloudy again

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Anyone used AG headlight Restoration kit?, used megs but not getting permanent results with it, they look good when done but rain just washes polish away and go cloudy again

You’re either not sanding them back enough or not polishing them properly.

Are you using a machine polisher?

 

[JamesBryan]

Anyone used AG headlight Restoration kit?, used megs but not getting permanent results with it, they look good when done but rain just washes polish away and go cloudy again

Yeah works well. Same as the 3M kit.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

You don’t need a kit. Just buy a couple of sheets of 2500 grit wet and dry paper and some compound polish

 

[K4M_clio]

You don’t need a kit. Just buy a couple of sheets of 2500 grit wet and dry paper and some compound polish

Using megs kit has compound and buffer that attaches to drill

 

[Silent_Scone]

Same with most things I suppose.

Like Auto Finesse products which you can just have from Car Chem lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

Oh really.

After some iron fallout

 

[Cerrone]

Not detailing but what’s best to use on cleaning a block with oil on it!

 

[JamesBryan]

Not detailing but what’s best to use on cleaning a block with oil on it!

Brake cleaner.

 

[Cerrone]

Brake cleaner.

just spray it on rub it in and wash off?

 

[JamesBryan]

just spray it on rub it in and wash off?

It's a solvent so it'll evaporate, but yeah wipe it down with some paper towel.

 

[K4M_clio]

Not detailing but what’s best to use on cleaning a block with oil on it!

I used gunk absolutely stinks though gets in your skin

 

[riz]

Same with most things I suppose.

Like Auto Finesse products which you can just have from Car Chem lol.

Never knew that

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[Gally]

Brake cleaner is immense on stuff!

 

[leedsboy]

Like Auto Finesse products which you can just have from Car Chem lol.

Ooooo, tell me more. How do you know what the comparative products are?

 

[Silent_Scone]

Shouldn't really come as a surprise TBH. A lot of these products are very similar and it costs a lot of money to develop anything that goes significantly beyond what others are doing. From what I've heard from certain parties, the aforementioned if not from Car Chem is pretty much identical. At least a large portion of the products, shampoo included. That doesn't make them bad, though.

 

[riz]

Shouldn't really come as a surprise TBH. A lot of these products are very similar and it costs a lot of money to develop anything that goes significantly beyond what others are doing. From what I've heard from certain parties, the aforementioned if not from Car Chem is pretty much identical. At least a large portion of the products, shampoo included. That doesn't make them bad, though.

Oh yeah for sure. I just want the best value....

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[Matt e]

can you get the 3M rubbing compound on its own from the headlight restoration kit

 

[Coby.]

So I'm in need of a pressure washer, Ideally Nilfisk as my Snowfoam lance has Nilfisk fittings, Think I had a 110 at the parents and always seemed to leave my snowfoam a bit lacking, Would the 120 be up to the job?

Anyone know if any good deals about?

 

[Stefan.]

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Love how wide the arches look there, does look gloosy!

 

[Chrisgti6]

Is anyone heading to the open day at Shop 'n Shine in Derby this weekend? Starts 10am Sunday.

https://www.shopnshine.co.uk/

 

[Rob G]

I've coated my alloys with Angelwax.
Will cleaning them regularly with CarPlan Demon Wheels cause issues with the longevity of the coating? Am I better off just cleaning them with normal car shampoo?

 

[JamesBryan]

I've coated my alloys with Angelwax.
Will cleaning them regularly with CarPlan Demon Wheels cause issues with the longevity of the coating? Am I better off just cleaning them with normal car shampoo?

If they've been sealed then i should only take a mild soap to clean them up.

 

[JD]

They’ll probably need machine polishing to get rid of them.

@JD had a terrible experience with Hydro2 on his old Audi S3. Him and @Scrooge had to properly attack it with DA’s to sort it.

Eugh, don't. Not what I came back on here to be greeted by.

 

[Gally]

JD!!!!!

 

[Coby.]

Had this delivered today, Thought it was a good price.

Now to refresh a bit of my gear.

 

[Coby.]

I need new drying towels and a shed load of microfibers.

Living in Norfolk means no local Costco so any other recommendations for decent buy cheap cloths.

@Scrooge mentioned The Rag Company

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I need new drying towels and a shed load of microfibers.

Living in Norfolk means no local Costco so any other recommendations for decent buy cheap cloths.

@Scrooge mentioned The Rag Company

The Carpro drying towels are very good.

If you want me to grab you some Costco microfibres next time I go let me know and I’ll send them to you.

 

[cafcross]

You can get the Costco microfibres off eBay