What Car Care / Detailing Have You Done Today ?

[AndrewW]

Gave the S4 it's first clean under my ownership today. It's generally good condition all round, a few repaired stone chips but nothing substantial. I'm quite new to detailing but my mate did the majority of the work and advised me what to buy so will be maintaining it going forward.

Products used:
Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel - Smells awful but does the job so well
KKD Citrus pre-wash
KKD Blizzard snow foam
Carbon Collective Lusso shampoo
Carbon Collective exfoli-block (my mate's, first time I've seen it but i was impressed - so much faster than clay) w/ super concentrate Lusso
1 pass with Menzerna 3-step Heavy Cut 400
1 pass with Menzerna Super Finish plus 3800
Sealed with Menzerna Endless Shine

Results :

 

[Jimbob76]

Gave the S4 it's first clean under my ownership today. It's generally good condition all round, a few repaired stone chips but nothing substantial. I'm quite new to detailing but my mate did the majority of the work and advised me what to buy so will be maintaining it going forward.

Products used:
Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel - Smells awful but does the job so well
KKD Citrus pre-wash
KKD Blizzard snow foam
Carbon Collective Lusso shampoo
Carbon Collective exfoli-block (my mate's, first time I've seen it but i was impressed - so much faster than clay) w/ super concentrate Lusso
1 pass with Menzerna 3-step Heavy Cut 400
1 pass with Menzerna Super Finish plus 3800
Sealed with Menzerna Endless Shine

Results :
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Stunning Sprint Blue S4 @AndrewW - and looking great on those BBS wheels - nice touch with the Audi centre caps

Welcome to the detailing section of the forum - plenty of friendly helpful folks on here. It’s helped me up my game for sure.

CC Exfoli-block looks interesting - did you find this marred the paint less than a traditional clay bar?

Top work - always had a soft spot for a Sprint Blue B8 S4

 

[AndrewW]

Stunning Sprint Blue S4 @AndrewW - and looking great on those BBS wheels - nice touch with the Audi centre caps

Welcome to the detailing section of the forum - plenty of friendly helpful folks on here. It’s helped me up my game for sure.

CC Exfoli-block looks interesting - did you find this marred the paint less than a traditional clay bar?

Top work - always had a soft spot for a Sprint Blue B8 S4

Thanks! Feels so much better to drive a clean car.

Yeah the exfoli-block was really impressive. The medium pad left little to no noticeable marring, the heavy pad (used on the usual tar areas, bottom of front doors etc) left traces but didn’t seem as bad as a heavy clay. Possibly because it’s so much easier to keep really well lubricated!

I didn’t like the sound of it to be honest but once he showed me it in action I think I’ll get one ordered. They’re meant to be good for 50 washes per pad but he’s only done 3-4 so far so we will see.

No negative effects after a quick polish on my friend’s S3 either and his paintwork is spotless.

 

[J10NMM]

Clayed the car last night ready for a layer of polish today

 

[A4A4]

Full body wax.

 

[Bristle Hound]

Full body wax.

Was wondering what I was going to see when I saw the first line of this post ...
lol

 

[AndrewW]

Full body wax.

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That looks brand new - The wheels are immaculate also! Very nice example

 

[Jassyo06]

Was wondering what I was going to see when I saw the first line of this post ...
lol

Some hairy panels no doubt lol

 

[Jassyo06]

Not very often nowadays l come across a detailing product...that blows me away...in everyway...but l did Today
I Used Fireball's Nano Coat and l can honestly say its by far the best detailing product l have ever EVER used in my detailing years...its that good, l have ordered another 3 bottles of it before it goes out of stock...its pure magic...leaves a superb glass finish...easy to apply..it smells and looks,feels the same as any ceramic coating that l have used in the past..also Nanolex Final Finish is by far the best quick Detailer l have used...amazing slick glass finish....12/10 it gets, yeah its expensive but it's worth every penny...l can't recommend these 2 products highly enough,l will take some photos later once the sun dips....down and try and post them...as l have trouble uploading photos on here

 

[-Ju-]

So I started this about 2 months ago with a machine polish/correction using a Flex XC3401 and menzerna medium and fine cut compounds.
I then had to put it on hold due to some dumbo running it to the back of me at a roundabout.
Now that it's all fully repaired and the paint left long enough, I've finally got around to finishing off.
Its had a coat of gtechniq crystal coat, followed by 2 coats of Exo V4

 

[Adam14]

Not very often nowadays l come across a detailing product...that blows me away...in everyway...but l did Today
I Used Fireball's Nano Coat and l can honestly say its by far the best detailing product l have ever EVER used in my detailing years...its that good, l have ordered another 3 bottles of it before it goes out of stock...its pure magic...leaves a superb glass finish...easy to apply..it smells and looks,feels the same as any ceramic coating that l have used in the past..also Nanolex Final Finish is by far the best quick Detailer l have used...amazing slick glass finish....12/10 it gets, yeah its expensive but it's worth every penny...l can't recommend these 2 products highly enough,l will take some photos later once the sun dips....down and try and post them...as l have trouble uploading photos on here

Should organise getting some commission for sales based off of that review haha!

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[Webbo]

Bristol hound.....long time...remember webbianno with the mini?? Now got myself an A5 sportback haha

 

[Rich76]

Used the hot microfibre towel technique to remove some immense bird droppings in lake Garda!

Bad point both my led drl and sidelight bulbs have failed whilst away !

 

[A4A4]

Was wondering what I was going to see when I saw the first line of this post ...
lol

My pain threshold is too low for any of that malarkey. lol

 

[Jassyo06]

Should organise getting some commission for sales based off of that review haha!

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Go get some....mate ye wont regret it....l would post photos but all you'd end up seeing is a alloy wheel or a door mirror...as l would have to crop the pics severely one of the reasons l cancelled my Gold membership...
There ye go via tapatalk

 

[A4A4]

Go get some....mate ye wont regret it....l would post photos but all you'd end up seeing is a alloy wheel or a door mirror...as l would have to crop the pics severely one of the reasons l cancelled my Gold membership...
There ye go via tapatalk

Had to adjust the brightness on my computer. lol

****** gleaming! Sweet shine!

But not over keen on fish eye effect photos. Or is it my eyes? Maybe I've had too much fizzy stuff today??

 

[NevMan]

Not very often nowadays l come across a detailing product...that blows me away...in everyway...but l did Today
I Used Fireball's Nano Coat and l can honestly say its by far the best detailing product l have ever EVER used in my detailing years...its that good, l have ordered another 3 bottles of it before it goes out of stock...its pure magic...leaves a superb glass finish...easy to apply..it smells and looks,feels the same as any ceramic coating that l have used in the past..also Nanolex Final Finish is by far the best quick Detailer l have used...amazing slick glass finish....12/10 it gets, yeah its expensive but it's worth every penny...l can't recommend these 2 products highly enough,l will take some photos later once the sun dips....down and try and post them...as l have trouble uploading photos on here

Wow, sounds good, look forward to pics

 

[NevMan]

Go get some....mate ye wont regret it....l would post photos but all you'd end up seeing is a alloy wheel or a door mirror...as l would have to crop the pics severely one of the reasons l cancelled my Gold membership...
There ye go via tapatalk

Nice mate

 

[NevMan]

Wash with AG Polar SF, BH Autofoam with some Optimim No rinse in it, and topped off with Gyeon Cure. Tyre shine came after these pics

 

[NevMan]

Project progressing but need my delivery of more hardcore, sharp sand etc on Tuesday

 

[Jassyo06]

Had to adjust the brightness on my computer. lol

****** gleaming! Sweet shine!

But not over keen on fish eye effect photos. Or is it my eyes? Maybe I've had too much fizzy stuff today??

It's my guff phone camera mate...it over exposes all my photos..dreadful camera phone to be honest

 

[NevMan]

It's my guff phone camera mate...it over exposes all my photos..dreadful camera phone to be honest

Mate, you have such nice gear (AV, TV, Car) you need to for once and for all get yourself a decent phone...Samsung S Series or date I say it the one named after your one a day

 

[cuke2u]

Project progressing but need my delivery of more hardcore, sharp sand etc on Tuesday

Can I see a landscaping, relevant to cars, competition coming???

 

[Bristle Hound]

Not very often nowadays l come across a detailing product...that blows me away...in everyway...but l did Today
I Used Fireball's Nano Coat and l can honestly say its by far the best detailing product l have ever EVER used in my detailing years...its that good, l have ordered another 3 bottles of it before it goes out of stock...its pure magic...leaves a superb glass finish...easy to apply..it smells and looks,feels the same as any ceramic coating that l have used in the past..also Nanolex Final Finish is by far the best quick Detailer l have used...amazing slick glass finish....12/10 it gets, yeah its expensive but it's worth every penny...l can't recommend these 2 products highly enough,l will take some photos later once the sun dips....down and try and post them...as l have trouble uploading photos on here

Go get some....mate ye wont regret it....l would post photos but all you'd end up seeing is a alloy wheel or a door mirror...as l would have to crop the pics severely one of the reasons l cancelled my Gold membership...
There ye go via tapatalk

@jassyo06 - S3 looking stunning buddy !
But WTF is going on with the fish eye lenses thing ?

How much is the Fireball Nano Coat & where are you getting it from buddy

PS Get yourself & Imgur account for your photo's. Its so much easier
You'll be pleased to know its even free lol

 

[Bristle Hound]

Quick google search & the Fireball Nano Coat is £45.94 for 250ml

at Detailed Clean
Looks like @jassyo06 cleared 'em out as they're OOS lol

 

[Bristle Hound]

Bristol hound.....long time...remember webbianno with the mini?? Now got myself an A5 sportback haha

@Webbo - Yes I do remember you buddy
to ASN !
Quite a few ex-totalMINI members are on here

Sounds like a great Audi - pic's ?

 

[V6_Man]

Quick google search & the Fireball Nano Coat is £45.94 for 250ml

at Detailed Clean
Looks like @jassyo06 cleared 'em out as they're OOS lol

I'd buy P&S Beadmaker. I can't justify £45 for 250ml, tbh, I have not seen as deep a gloss and shine as I have from Beadmaker.

 

[Jassyo06]

Wash with AG Polar SF, BH Autofoam with some Optimim No rinse in it, and topped off with Gyeon Cure. Tyre shine came after these pics

Jordan has the exact same paint colour on the X4 mate ...its a strange tone of black mate....hard work to get it really popping?

 

[Jassyo06]

I'd buy P&S Beadmaker. I can't justify £45 for 250ml, tbh, I have not seen an deep a gloss and high shine as I have from Beadmaker.

Beadmaker certainly does not live it to its name mate leaves a lovely finish but not very hydrophobic
A little drop of nano coat really goes a long way,hardly used 20ml on one and half cars ...besides beadmaker is overpriced for a quick Detailer ,Nano coat is a semi/quasi ceramic coating not a quick Detailer

 

[Jassyo06]

Quick google search & the Fireball Nano Coat is £45.94 for 250ml

at Detailed Clean
Looks like @jassyo06 cleared 'em out as they're OOS lol

That's a shame...lol seriously it is cracking product l am sure it can be got from the USA Its only UK retailers that are finding it difficult to import

 

[V6_Man]

Beadmaker certainly does not live it to its name mate leaves a lovely finish but not very hydrophobic
A little drop of nano coat really goes a long way,hardly used 20ml on one and half cars ...besides beadmaker is overpriced for a quick Detailer ,Nano coat is a semi/quasi ceramic coating not a quick Detailer

Is it ceramic safe

 

[Jassyo06]

Is it ceramic safe

Aye can be used as a top up...
As can the ultimate coating wax

 

[A4A4]

Quick google search & the Fireball Nano Coat is £45.94 for 250ml

at Detailed Clean
Looks like @jassyo06 cleared 'em out as they're OOS lol

Wow! a bit rich for me..

Think I will stick with the mid-range, cheaper stuff and work a bit harder. lol

 

[Webbo]

@Webbo - Yes I do remember you buddy
to ASN !
Quite a few ex-totalMINI members are on here

Sounds like a great Audi - pic's ?

Getting a correction detail in a few weeks....then it will be more acceptable to take pics...haha

 

[Bristle Hound]

Is it ceramic safe

So is BSD

 

[NevMan]

Jordan has the exact same paint colour on the X4 mate ...its a strange tone of black mate....hard work to get it really popping?

Carbon Black mate? Never mind popping, hard to keep clean. This IS my last black car, especially living on a dusty track. Washed my car last weekend, and 5 mins after finishing neighbour used disc cutter on red bricks for about an hour

 

[NevMan]

Aye can be used as a top up...
As can the ultimate coating wax

Hmm, might have to try some. How do
You apply? DA with white pad?

 

[NevMan]

So is BSD

Not according to most ceramic manufacturers, they recommend staying away from QD’s as clogs up ceramic. Had that happen on Q5. Now I just tend to use Cure or Reload for my coating, it been thinking of trying a ceramic friendly wax

 

[Bristle Hound]

Not according to most ceramic manufacturers, they recommend staying away from QD’s as clogs up ceramic. Had that happen on Q5. Now I just tend to use Cure or Reload for my coating, it been thinking of trying a ceramic friendly wax

@X3man - Can't find the link. Its some where deep in the detailing section of ASN Nev
However, it did say BSD was safe to use on any ceramic coatings

I'm not totally convinced, and never have been TBH, at ceramic product manufacturers claims
As you are aware Nev some of them are even quoting 5 years life on a ceramic coating without any maintenance, really ...

 

[Bristle Hound]

This IS my last black car, especially living on a dusty track.

@X3man - I remember you saying that when you had your black Q5 lol

Washed my car last weekend, and 5 mins after finishing neighbour used disc cutter on red bricks for about an hour

Feel your pain Nev