What Detailing / Car Care Products Have You Bought / Ordered Today?

I'm hoping so Nev Kind of put myself in Master Yoda's spotlight now after all his advice ....... If it doesn't look right I reckon he'll be heading down from Scotland to club me with the Das6.

Taking kit and compounds up a notch so as @jassyo06 said earlier , just need to take the time with it .

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Just take your time, no need to do whole car in one go. Section it up and focus on the scratches side
 
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I would like to say yes however, it doesn't have the CP's longevity. Believe it would need to be tested to find out but then you can get Hydro2 / Wetcoat for pretty much the same price.

It does look to be a similar product to CP Hydro2 though a wee bit cheaper.

Has anyone on here used Sonax Spray + Protect?

Bit too late for me now if it is cr*p, mine wears the coat.

But it did give it a deep shine, guess wait and see how it performs.
 
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@Tashfeen Go get the the mini 8mm throw Da from in2detailing mate and buy Nevs mini rotary as well, you'll use both....as they have different uses on different parts of the car.....buy the Flex 80 mm pads for the Da.....and the shinemate pads for the mini rotary...or Bump Nev and go straight for mini DA.............LOL
I have now bought (finally) the mini DA off Nev - shows that hard-work eventually pays off and all that :hubbahubba:.

Jokes aside, it was very kind of @q5man to offer ShineMate - I have all the kit and will be looking at correcting the car in 2nd week of June.
 
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I have now bought (finally) the mini DA off Nev - shows that hard-work eventually pays off and all that :hubbahubba:.

Jokes aside, it was very kind of @q5man to offer ShineMate - I have all the kit and will be looking at correcting the car in 2nd week of June.
No worries @Tashfeen looking forward to the results
 
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So not exactly detailing or car care products, but I have a little announcement......watch this space
 
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So not exactly detailing or car care products, but I have a little announcement......watch this space
Just seen your post Nev , didn't want to mess with the thread but do tell ....... You going to scratch that itch RS3 ?????

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I have now bought (finally) the mini DA off Nev - shows that hard-work eventually pays off and all that :hubbahubba:.

Jokes aside, it was very kind of @q5man to offer ShineMate - I have all the kit and will be looking at correcting the car in 2nd week of June.
Got to live detailing season . Seems like new toys all round the place

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Just seen your post Nev , didn't want to mess with the thread but do tell ....... You going to scratch that itch RS3 ?????

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Little teaser......

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Couldn't make that more cryptic if you tried Nev . You I.T. lads Sure looks like matrix led's and Audi alloys , possibly an RS3 air scoop .........

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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)
 
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Couldn't make that more cryptic if you tried Nev . You I.T. lads Sure looks like matrix led's and Audi alloys , possibly an RS3 air scoop .........

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**** ye better get eyes tested if think that little photo resembles a Audi mate lol
 
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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)
Very nice Nev , very nice . Sure the Q5 will sell quickly for sure. Can't see Sandra minding , you're part of the furniture round here ....... Can see the avatar now .....

Congrats on the new toy

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a man in the know :icon thumright:
Headlight and intake gave it away ..but my guess would have been a saloon of some description but what you've specced sounds very good indeed!

How comes the change? Discount aside?

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Very nice Nev , very nice . Sure the Q5 will sell quickly for sure. Can't see Sandra minding , you're part of the furniture round here ....... Can see the avatar now .....

Congrats on the new toy

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thanks mate, like a kid at Xmas. Can honestly say for the 1st time in years, I am getting a car/model/spec I REALLY wanted. Too many compromises over the years, particularly on engine size, but also spec at times.

And love their interior (upped there game big time), as well as very nice digital cockpit, but that engine sound........:rockwoot:
 
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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)


Like the auto trader pics, looks like Detailing web ad. lol

Good luck with the sale. It's a fantastic Q5
 
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@q5man

3.0 twin turbo, 355bhp and electronically limited to 155mph

Now that's some upgrade from a 2.0 Q5....... Dang !!!!

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Watching some detailing videos last night , mainly DA polishing related. I happened to stumble across a Sonax promo video for their Clay Disc , basically a foam pad with a clay to layer of sorts .

Sonax glass cleaner was used for lubrication and I have to say I was pretty impressed.

Anyone else seen this or even better used it ? Considering purchasing one myself .

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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)

****** hell @q5man ! Off the forum for 2 days and you’ve bought a new car :blink: !!! Nice choice though mate - you’ll enjoy that belter of an engine. Almost as quick as an S3 :whistle2:

Those 21” rims sound massive, but they don’t look too bling on the X3. Me likey. You’re a sucker for punishment going for black again, lol.

Glad to hear you’ll still be hanging around on here.

This arrived today, a 10m hose for the Karcher K4. Took seconds to swap it over and although not an official Karcher hose, the quick connectors fit well - no leaks. The hose is less rigid than the original Karcher hose it replaces - which I’m pleased about as the original one wants to re-coil itself all the time - found that quite annoying. New one stays flat and I can now work around the car without picking up and moving the K4 multiple times :thumbs up: Think you’ll be pleased when yours arrives @Bristle Hound . Hose-eez tyre jam eliminators have also arrived - they should help avoid those Doh! moments when the hose snags under the wheels.

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Only 4 more days until this...

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Can’t wait - I’m knackered and need a break from work :airplane: :beermug: :cocktail::hamburger:
 
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@q5man Well done mate - shame we won’t see your calliper job completed!!! Let me know if you need the AG Dark Polish back !!!:whistle2:
 
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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)
Sweet talk away Nev. I may even listen. Lol. Congrats on the new car. Look forward to the pics. :)
 
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Like the auto trader pics, looks like Detailing web ad. lol

Good luck with the sale. It's a fantastic Q5

Thank you mate. If it doesn’t go, it gets P/X’d anyway
 
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3.0 twin turbo, 355bhp and electronically limited to 155mph

Now that's some upgrade from a 2.0 Q5....... Dang !!!!

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Um, yep. And the best part is that it is honestly not breaking the bank either. I just drove a deal that I thought I could not get.

Forgot to add it has adaptive suspension too
 
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@q5man Well done mate - shame we won’t see your calliper job completed!!! Let me know if you need the AG Dark Polish back !!!:whistle2:

Funny enough mate, I am a little gutted, as bought all the gear . Will use the tools anyway for deep cleans and alloy ceramic (taking off wheels).

Haha, no mate you can keep the AG, I am gonna ceramic this baby
 
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****** hell @q5man ! Off the forum for 2 days and you’ve bought a new car :blink: !!! Nice choice though mate - you’ll enjoy that belter of an engine. Almost as quick as an S3 :whistle2:

Those 21” rims sound massive, but they don’t look too bling on the X3. Me likey. You’re a sucker for punishment going for black again, lol.

Glad to hear you’ll still be hanging around on here.

This arrived today, a 10m hose for the Karcher K4. Took seconds to swap it over and although not an official Karcher hose, the quick connectors fit well - no leaks. The hose is less rigid than the original Karcher hose it replaces - which I’m pleased about as the original one wants to re-coil itself all the time - found that quite annoying. New one stays flat and I can now work around the car without picking up and moving the K4 multiple times :thumbs up: Think you’ll be pleased when yours arrives @Bristle Hound . Hose-eez tyre jam eliminators have also arrived - they should help avoid those Doh! moments when the hose snags under the wheels.

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Only 4 more days until this...

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Can’t wait - I’m knackered and need a break from work :airplane: :beermug: :cocktail::hamburger:

I know mate, but having been thinking and looking for sometime. The test drive for a day did it, what a machine

Black was the Mrs’ stipulation....arrrgghhh! But Carbon Black is ****** lovely, and goes really well with the cerium alloys, blue calipers etc.

Those hoses are wicked. I have a non karcher one, that is flexible, so much better.

Enjoy the hols mate, looks amazing!!
 
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Headlight and intake gave it away ..but my guess would have been a saloon of some description but what you've specced sounds very good indeed!

How comes the change? Discount aside?

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Have always wanted a “proper” engine (well my definition of one, so 3.0 +)

Also, in the past have often compromised on not only engine but spec too, so this was really speculative as didn’t think they could hit the numbers I wanted. oh, and just starting it up brings a smile to my face.
 
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Have always wanted a “proper” engine (well my definition of one, so 3.0 +)

Also, in the past have often compromised on not only engine but spec too, so this was really speculative as didn’t think they could hit the numbers I wanted. oh, and just starting it up brings a smile to my face.
Fair play mate! Yes 3.0 does sound good. Doesn't get old!

Work hard and play hard! Look forward to some proper pics and some pics after you've given it some TLC as always

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Have always wanted a “proper” engine (well my definition of one, so 3.0 +)

Also, in the past have often compromised on not only engine but spec too, so this was really speculative as didn’t think they could hit the numbers I wanted. oh, and just starting it up brings a smile to my face.
Fair play mate! Yes 3.0 does sound good. Doesn't get old!

Work hard and play hard! Look forward to some proper pics and some pics after you've given it some TLC as always

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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)
@q5man - Stunning Nev! Really looking foreword to the pic's
Congrats buddy :thumbs up:
 
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Both of these arrived today :thumbs up:

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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)

Congrats once again on the purchase @q5man and looking forward to collection day pics as well as once you've detailed it.
 
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haha, and here I thought it was too obvious.

Never been a patient person, so here goes...

Q5 is going next week, to be replaced by a Carbon Black BMW X3 M40i, with pano, M sport Plus (21" alloys, Harmon Kardon, sun protection glass etc), folding mirrors...I think that is it.

She sounds fantastic, and given we have teenage boys, a RS (at least 3) not an option for now.

Got a cracking deal, with almost £10k discount :)

So sadly project Calipers shelved, but Project New car detail on the horizon

You won't be getting rid of me though, going to sweet talk @Sandra (don't tell her I said this!!), to create me an avatar and some tags, Like X3man, Carbon Black:)
Congrats @q5man.....I mean @x3man! I’m not surprised by this, as you were beaming about your test drive the other day. BMWare certainly upping their game, and the new 3 series has certainly caught my attention. Looking at chopping in our A4 early next year and getting either the new to be facelift A4 Avant or a 3 series touring.
 
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Congrats @q5man.....I mean @x3man! I’m not surprised by this, as you were beaming about your test drive the other day. BMWare certainly upping their game, and the new 3 series has certainly caught my attention. Looking at chopping in our A4 early next year and getting either the new to be facelift A4 Avant or a 3 series touring.

Haha, thanks mate
 
Couldn't make that more cryptic if you tried Nev . You I.T. lads
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Sure looks like matrix led's and Audi alloys , possibly an RS3 air scoop .........

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**** ye better get eyes tested if think that little photo resembles a Audi mate lol
Both of these arrived today :thumbs up:

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Surely you don't need plastic restorer on your new cars mate!!!!
 
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Congrats @q5man.....I mean @x3man! I’m not surprised by this, as you were beaming about your test drive the other day. BMWare certainly upping their game, and the new 3 series has certainly caught my attention. Looking at chopping in our A4 early next year and getting either the new to be facelift A4 Avant or a 3 series touring.
It would take more than a facelift for the A4 for it to catch my eye mate, don't like the A4 or the A1, Q3, Q5.... Well most Audi's now.....
 
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It would take more than a facelift for the A4 for it to catch my eye mate, don't like the A4 or the A1, Q3, Q5.... Well most Audi's now.....



Same here..Hence why I'm keeping hold off my B8.5 for longer.
 
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