Detailing chat

DuckSlice

Anyone ever get a mystery box from DND? Thinking about getting the €40 one.

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I used ADBL Tyre and Rubber cleaner at the weekend for the first time and I was highly impressed with it. It starts pulling dirt out out the tyre upon contact and cleans deep. Granted it didn't foam up too much while scrubbing but I can live with that.

I would highly recommend this product as it's another step or two above my previous tyre cleaner which is Bilt Hamber Surfex HD.

Was going to order a bottle over the weekend but noticed something on the instructions "not suitable for polished wheels"
so I renaiged until I could find out more.
Could you verify?

Foxhole Norman

etxp wrote: »

Anyone ever get a mystery box from DND? Thinking about getting the €40 one.

Generally we'll pack it with general car cleaning products, wheel cleaners, shampoos, pre cleans etc.

MetzgerMeister

vectra wrote: »

Was going to order a bottle over the weekend but noticed something on the instructions "not suitable for polished wheels"
so I renaiged until I could find out more.
Could you verify?

It didn't have any effect on mine and they weren't coated at the time.

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Generally we'll pack it with general car cleaning products, wheel cleaners, shampoos, pre cleans etc.

There's talk that some orders include naughty pics of Foxhole Norman wearing a maid's outfit :pac:

Foxhole Norman

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There's talk that some orders include naughty pics of Foxhole Norman wearing a maid's outfit :pac:

That was between you and me :eek:

DuckSlice

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There's talk that some orders include naughty pics of Foxhole Norman wearing a maid's outfit :pac:[/QUOTE]

These sound like a deal-breaker

frozenfrozen

it might be not suitable for polished wheels as in deep dish polished metal uncoated wheels

rather than polished painted wheels

ianobrien

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Ian - the one step polishes are good BUT they are really only 1 step when using a rotary polisher. I've been correcting my car over the last while and was using Scholl S20 one step and I found that it only broke down from compound to polish when using the rotary. This didn't work with the DA for some reason.

It's possible that I wasn't using the DA for long enough but I'm not so sure.

Scholl S3 is a superb compound by the way. That mated with a green Shinemate pad has scratches gone in less that a minute with the rotary machine.

Stallingrad wrote: »

Just to add to this I've found S20 to deliver excellent results and is my go to, but it does not remove 100% of the swirls on my (quite) hard VAG point with the DA. I'd say 80% which is Ok for me. If you are a weekend warrior chasing perfection then 2 step with a DA is the way to go, or as MM says pull the trigger with a rotary, but do your homework first.

Thanks lads. I reckon a bit more homework is in order and when I can go annoy talk to FN in D&D Detailing, once the lockdown is lifted......

myshirt

Looking at the Flex XCE and XCF, but they all seem to come with an EU plug.

I can't imagine that's too safe using that for an extended period with a travel plug adapter? Anyone know?

It's an expensive piece of kit. I don't fancy the cordless option. I'd like the corded one.

MetzgerMeister

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

That was between you and me :eek:

They're too good for me to keep all to myself :P

etxp wrote: »

These sound like a deal-breaker

No, deal-MAKER more like!

myshirt wrote: »

Looking at the Flex XCE and XCF, but they all seem to come with an EU plug.

I can't imagine that's too safe using that for an extended period with a travel plug adapter? Anyone know?

It's an expensive piece of kit. I don't fancy the cordless option. I'd like the corded one.

D&D stock a huge range of Flex polishers.

myshirt

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

D&D stock a huge range of Flex polishers.

Cheers. I'll drop an enquiry in with them. It's not clear of they stock the one with a UK plug, or the EU plug.

Majority I see out there are EU plug. I'm unsure if it's safe to be using that for hours on end with a travel adapter. May overheat. I don't fancy the cordless. I know that likely sounds mad. Prefer a cabled machine.

Cheensbo

You can get an adaptor that the 2 pin plug sits inside and turns it into a 3 pin plug rather than using plug-in adaptor. like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EU-Euro-2-Pin-to-UK-3-Pin-Plug-AC-Shaver-Adapter-Travel-Converter-European-13A/124474709500?hash=item1cfb4555fc:g:yVoAAOSw4QRfzcTm

Failing that, you could just wire a 3 pin plug on to it.

MetzgerMeister

They only sell the 3 prong plug since they're selling in Ireland.

You're right to prefer the corded ones. They have quite a bit more torque and you're not worrying about how long the battery will last.

Hebegeebee

As Cheensbo said above; either an adaptor or cut the plug off it and wire in a 3-pin instead.

myshirt

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

They only sell the 3 prong plug since they're selling in Ireland.

You're right to prefer the corded ones. They have quite a bit more torque and you're not worrying about how long the battery will last.

Likely will be better able to cope with a 6 inch backing plate also.

Gumbo

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I used ADBL Tyre and Rubber cleaner at the weekend for the first time and I was highly impressed with it. It starts pulling dirt out out the tyre upon contact and cleans deep. Granted it didn't foam up too much while scrubbing but I can live with that.

I would highly recommend this product as it's another step or two above my previous tyre cleaner which is Bilt Hamber Surfex HD.

It’s supposed to be brilliant stuff and in my list of “to buy”.

I also believe it’s great at removing oil stains from the driveway!

MetzgerMeister

Gumbo wrote: »

It’s supposed to be brilliant stuff and in my list of “to buy”.

I also believe it’s great at removing oil stains from the driveway!

Yep, well worth it! I got 2 bottles so should last a while.

Great to know about oil stains! I presume you mean concrete...Any idea if it works as good on tarmac?

Gumbo

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Yep, well worth it! I got 2 bottles so should last a while.

Great to know about oil stains! I presume you mean concrete...Any idea if it works as good on tarmac?

Not sure on tarmac.
Only seen the oil stain tip on the IDE Facebook page recently. The photo was on paving slabs.

Vicxas

Morning lads, sorry if this is the wrong place.

I'm looking for some advice on washing the new car (what shampoo, washing kit, etc) to use.

Also need advice on a power washer too. Was told good things about the Titan, but no one seems to stock it anymore.

myshirt

Vicxas wrote: »

Morning lads, sorry if this is the wrong place.

I'm looking for some advice on washing the new car (what shampoo, washing kit, etc) to use.

Also need advice on a power washer too. Was told good things about the Titan, but no one seems to stock it anymore.

You could be getting yourself into a deep, deep rabbit hole here

The basics are to wash, decontaminate, wash again, dry, protect. Any power washer will do, you don't want to tear the paint off the car. A Nilfisk C110 is a good entry point.

Get yourself a microfiber mitt or two, and two buckets. One bucket with your soap, and one with clean water. Wash from top to bottom, and rinse from bottom to top. That clean water bucket will be full of dirt by the end, from cleaning your wash mitt. It's that dirt which you have avoided rubbing around the car. Your neighbour with the sponge and one bucket will have simply rubbed dirt and grit around the body work. And if you see a neighbour going at a car with a brush, may god have mercy on his soul.

Vicxas

myshirt wrote: »

You could be getting yourself into a deep, deep rabbit hole here

The basics are to wash, decontaminate, wash again, dry, protect. Any power washer will do, you don't want to tear the paint off the car. A Nilfisk C110 is a good entry point.

Get yourself a microfiber mitt or two, and two buckets. One bucket with your soap, and one with clean water. Wash from top to bottom, and rinse from bottom to top. That clean water bucket will be full of dirt by the end, from cleaning your wash mitt. It's that dirt which you have avoided rubbing around the car. Your neighbour with the sponge and one bucket will have simply rubbed dirt and grit around the body work. And if you see a neighbour going at a car with a brush, may god have mercy on his soul.

Gent,

In terms of products, is this any use: https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/car-cleaning-kits/autoglym-perfect-bodywork-and-wheels-gift-collection-615801.html

Or are you better off getting individual stuff?

MetzgerMeister

Have a look on proper detailing stores Vicxas, Halfords prices are over and above on most things.

D & D Detailing, Cork

OCD Detailing, Ferbane (I'm a huge fan of their ADBL tyre and rubber cleaner)

Pirate Garage, New Ross

Blok51, Northern Ireland

RoryMurphyJnr

Picked up Cleaner Car Pro Range Wheel Cleaner and Tar Remover from D & D Detailing in Cork and they threw in Cleaner Car Pro Range Tyre Dressing as well.
Really nice touch from these guys, always happy with their products and service

Vicxas

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Have a look on proper detailing stores Vicxas, Halfords prices are over and above on most things.

D & D Detailing, Cork

OCD Detailing, Ferbane (I'm a huge fan of their ADBL tyre and rubber cleaner)

Pirate Garage, New Ross

Blok51, Northern Ireland

Im gonna make an "Essential" trip down to OCD next week, does anyone know if their shop is still open?

Sexual Chocolate

Vicxas wrote: »

Im gonna make an "Essential" trip down to OCD next week, does anyone know if their shop is still open?

What part of the country are you based ?

Vicxas

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

What part of the country are you based ?

Im in Meath, so about an hour away

Sexual Chocolate

Vicxas wrote: »

Im in Meath, so about an hour away

Could always drop into Reflect Autocare as well near blanchardstown. Great range of products and the lads know there stuff as well.

ciarsd

Wondering if someone could recommend a spray on sealant (I think), along the lines of Orchard Autocare 'Perfection' ? I used this a lot in the past with great results after a 2 bucket wash and clay. Could spray it on anywhere and it'd bring a depth to the shine and plenty beading in the following few weeks. I don't think that product can be got anymore so looking for an alternative?

MetzgerMeister

ciarsd wrote: »

Wondering if someone could recommend a spray on sealant (I think), along the lines of Orchard Autocare 'Perfection' ? I used this a lot in the past with great results after a 2 bucket wash and clay. Could spray it on anywhere and it'd bring a depth to the shine and plenty beading in the following few weeks. I don't think that product can be got anymore so looking for an alternative?

Gtechniq C2V3, Gtechniq QD, CarPro Reload, CarPro Elixir

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Gtechniq C2V3, Gtechniq QD, CarPro Reload, CarPro Elixir

Sonax BSD

eddiem74

Looks like I have lost the o-ring on the hose that plugs into the gun on my Nilfisk C110. I had purchased some replacements online from amazon supposedly suitable for pressure washers however they are still to big.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07THBHJ44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_WXMSMXR1GD67Q7QV0SV5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Any ideas where to source / find the right size?

Thanks!

Mc Love

Just saw a video from Joe Huntley - and he's testing a new range from Sansom. Looks like a decent bunch of products, I really have to do an audit of what I have but might be having a look unless anyone has idea's on products to recommend

Here's what I've been using
Pre-wash - Never used
Wheel Cleaner - would have used Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel
Snow foam - Valet Pro PH Neutral
Shampoo - Several brands (most recently - ODK JET/CarPro Reset
Interior & Exterior Glass - AG Fast Glass or Polish
Cabin Care Cleaner - 50 Cal Interior Dressing
Spray on/Rinse off Protection - CarPro HydrO2
Tyre & Trim Restorer - OAC Glitz

morchgally

eddiem74 wrote: »

Looks like I have lost the o-ring on the hose that plugs into the gun on my Nilfisk C110. I had purchased some replacements online from amazon supposedly suitable for pressure washers however they are still to big.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07THBHJ44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_WXMSMXR1GD67Q7QV0SV5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Any ideas where to source / find the right size?

Thanks!

Have a look on this guy's ebay page: Link

I bought the pack of 5 O-ring's for my C110 and worked perfectly.

MetzgerMeister

Mc Love wrote: »

Just saw a video from Joe Huntley - and he's testing a new range from Sansom. Looks like a decent bunch of products, I really have to do an audit of what I have but might be having a look unless anyone has idea's on products to recommend

Here's what I've been using
Pre-wash - Never used
Wheel Cleaner - would have used Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel
Snow foam - Valet Pro PH Neutral
Shampoo - Several brands (most recently - ODK JET/CarPro Reset
Interior & Exterior Glass - AG Fast Glass or Polish
Cabin Care Cleaner - 50 Cal Interior Dressing
Spray on/Rinse off Protection - CarPro HydrO2
Tyre & Trim Restorer - OAC Glitz

How do you find the HydrO2?

I used it yesterday for the first time. The part of the car that was shaded was grand but it smeared on panels that were in the sun.

PsychoPete

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

How do you find the HydrO2?

I used it yesterday for the first time. The part of the car that was shaded was grand but it smeared on panels that were in the sun.

Using those types of spray and rinse products in the sun can very easily end up with smearing and streaks, in the sun I go one panel at a time

MetzgerMeister

One panel at a time is exactly what I did and I gave each panel a thorough blast of the pressure washer. Ended up with that rainbow effect in spots.

I think next time I use it it'll be the same procedure but I'll wipe down each panel at a time also rather than waiting until the end to dry the whole car.

Foxhole Norman

myshirt wrote: »

Looking at the Flex XCE and XCF, but they all seem to come with an EU plug.

I can't imagine that's too safe using that for an extended period with a travel plug adapter? Anyone know?

It's an expensive piece of kit. I don't fancy the cordless option. I'd like the corded one.

Sorry I only saw this now, yeah all of our Flex Polishers are UK plug from the factory, they'll only be EU plug if a mistake was made somewhere in the order process.

PsychoPete

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

One panel at a time is exactly what I did and I gave each panel a thorough blast of the pressure washer. Ended up with that rainbow effect in spots.

I think next time I use it it'll be the same procedure but I'll wipe down each panel at a time also rather than waiting until the end to dry the whole car.

Might just be a bit of a temperamental product to use. I've never had a streaking or smearing problem with Geyon Wet Coat, I normally do the whole car before rinsing it

ianobrien

Can I say it, I hate cats when it comes to keeping a car in decent condition?

Well, tough, I'm going to say it. I BLOODY HATE CATS (when it comes to cars). I'm just after washing the cars here and next to where the paw prints were on the bonnet and roof, I've found some nice scratches. The feckin' cat jumps on the cars in the morning to lick off the morning dew (and thanks to the beading, there's plenty of water for him).

The opening of retail can't come soon enough so I can go and raid D&D for polish/pads. I have to call to talk to them about what to go for as I've now some scratches to add to the "can the one polish do all this?" list....

Foxhole Norman

ianobrien wrote: »

Can I say it, I hate cats when it comes to keeping a car in decent condition?

Well, tough, I'm going to say it. I BLOODY HATE CATS (when it comes to cars). I'm just after washing the cars here and next to where the paw prints were on the bonnet and roof, I've found some nice scratches. The feckin' cat jumps on the cars in the morning to lick off the morning dew (and thanks to the beading, there's plenty of water for him).

The opening of retail can't come soon enough so I can go and raid D&D for polish/pads. I have to call to talk to them about what to go for as I've now some scratches to add to the "can the one polish do all this?" list....

Pop away down to us if you're within the county for travel, we're here 9-6 Mon-Saturday and can sort you out! I have the same issue with a cat at home, the ceramic helps :pac::D

PsychoPete

I washed my Saturday, covered the car in snow foam then my cat comes along hops up on the bonnet, walks over the car and hops off the other then continues to walk across the garden as if nothing happened

ianobrien

I've also found cat hair and paw prints on the front seats of the car!

That bloody cat (who is now asleep in the kitchen)

MetzgerMeister

I have cats coming in a gap between the end of the gate and the wall. I have scratches and paw prints on the car because of them after the work I did in correcting it. Not one of those cats is mine.

So I'm either going to have to block up the gaps on the gate or shoot the b@stards

ILikeBoats

Our driveway is on the flight path for the seagulls that nest across the road. Not only do they wake us in the morning, they also sh!t all over our cars. They are a scourge, can't believe they're protected!!

CianRyan

Am in the only cat owner that doesn't have issues with this?
I just keep my cat inside, he got out a while back and hid under my car, came back in smelling like gear box oil so to be fair, he saved me a load of cash because I could fix the leak before it ran dry. :pac:

garv123

Not worth its own thread for this.

My black l200 is a workhorse in winter but I want to mind it a bit during the summer.

Its caked in tar top to bottom.

I can get 5lr Concept tar remover at a good price so I'll go for that if people think its any good?

What's the best cloth for wiping it off with? I have a roll of soft cotton or polishing, would that do?

I have a clay bar for the next step, then autoglym super resin polish, what do people recommend to use in between these two, to lift a lot of the briar marks on the side?

All going to be done by hand.

Thanks.

PsychoPete

That concept tar remover is pretty good but I'd keep it off plastic. Probably best to get some general microfiber cloths for using with tar remover. Fallout remover after you've used the tar remover, personally I don't clay a car unless I'm machine polishing it afterwards. I wouldn't go near the briar marks without using a polisher. Super resin polish should mask the marks and improve the look of them

MetzgerMeister

There's a product called Vasco Pre Wash on the market. OCD Detailing in Ferbane stock it. You spray it all over the car, leave for 45 minutes then pressure wash it off. It clings to the surface and melts all the tar but also acts as a snowfoam of sorts rather than it just being a tar remover. Apply to a dry vehicle rather than rinsing it down beforehand so it can do its job properly.

vectra

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

There's a product called Vasco Pre Wash on the market. OCD Detailing in Ferbane stock it. You spray it all over the car, leave for 45 minutes then pressure wash it off. It clings to the surface and melts all the tar but also acts as a snowfoam of sorts rather than it just being a tar remover. Apply to a dry vehicle rather than rinsing it down beforehand so it can do its job properly.

I can only assume you mean't to say 4 to 5 minutes?

shanec1928

vectra wrote: »

I can only assume you mean't to say 4 to 5 minutes?

no 45 according to instructions on it.