@S32B - Do like a bit of detailing with old skool productsFound some tyre gel that I'd bought a long time back! Thought I'd use it, looks pretty good tbh
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I also got the the Farecla G3 super gloss paste wax out
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I used the Turtlewax Nano gel 13/14 years ago its not bad stuff to be honestFound some tyre gel that I'd bought a long time back! Thought I'd use it, looks pretty good tbh
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I also got the the Farecla G3 super gloss paste wax out
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Car looks very nice indeed mate personally l would never in 10 life times have a black car as for me2 min rinse with raceglaze 0ppm water, as Q5 had spent the week gathering dust.
No before, but left to dry with no water marks. Going to to this A LOT over the summer. Nothing else done!
Car looks very nice indeed mate personally l would never in 10 life times have a black car as for me
Can't be ***** even washing the car too busy with work
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Had a hit of time Thursday this week, so snow foam (bh auto foam with a bit of cpw) followed by wash (gwash) and finished off with newly arrived d and d sio2 edition. Had topped off last week with c2v3. The D and D went on well, less streaking than I get with reload and similar in use to the c2 v3 for me, perhaps a bit better on the glass than c2v3 (only did rear window as a trial - the tint in the glass really shows streaking so is not at all forgiving). Buffed off nicely - appreciated the 2 free mf cloths from @in2detailing, seem nearly on a par with rag company to me in use tbh.
Then on to the neglected rav4! Same pre clean and wash (g wash) - this time used d and d as rinse aid pressure washed off as per gyeon wet coat and others. Impressed with ease and finish. Seemed a bit more forgiving than wet coat. Time will tell on durability...
Also been trying newish carpro drying towels (dehydrate) - got the large and its awesome. An order of magnitude faster and better than the towels I had before.
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Agree mate, black is hard work and thankless, especially as we have a gravel “track” as a road outside house.
Was not my choice, I would have gone Daytona. Next time I WILL decide colour as Mrs now has her own car
But seriously, this 0ppm rinse is a lifesaver for this colour and dust
I may have missed this but did you use wire wool or a microfiber to apply ?Too nice to sit indoors so went and did my pipes!
I did the right hand one and then remembered about before/after shots
So before on left only
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And this is what I used, it's great stuff
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Microfiber cloth mateI may have missed this but did you use wire wool or a microfiber to apply ?
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Wire wool By that You mean Scotch Brite? Because l would only use this on really neglected exhaust trims, a metal polish has a lot of abrasives in it to begin with, so for regular cleaning a normal metal polish is more than enough to keep them in tip top conditionI may have missed this but did you use wire wool or a microfiber to apply ?
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I had read 0000 grade wire wool (the finest grade) would bring up the tips but I confess to a degree of nervousness on trying it outWire wool By that You mean Scotch Brite? Because l would only use this on really neglected exhaust trims, a metal polish has a lot of abrasives in it to begin with, so for regular cleaning a normal metal polish is more than enough to keep them in tip top condition
0000 is fine to use on exhaust tips and I have done so like many people on here. As jassy says only needed for neglected tips although it doesn't take long for them to get pitted. For the cost I would grab some to have anyway, so when I set to on the tips it's there to hand if needed. If they are bad I would whip them off as they are easier to do this way.I had read 0000 grade wire wool (the finest grade) would bring up the tips but I confess to a degree of nervousness on trying it out
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Good job mateS5 was filthy from 2 weeks worth of motorway driving. 3 hours well spent this morning.
Rinse, snow foam, wash, door jams, engine bay (and dressed) and exhausts tackled.
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It's not a big job, they just rub it down, tape it all off and blow it in. Just check for overspray on the rest of the car when you collect it though!@S32B thanks, pretty happy with it. Not yet, have to take the car back to them so the warranty person can look at it and make sure it's covered under warranty (which it definitely is) and then will have to find a time to take it back for them to fix it.
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Thought as much, how would I check for overspray?It's not a big job, they just rub it down, tape it all off and blow it in. Just check for overspray on the rest of the car when you collect it though!
You will see it or feel it on the paint, glass etc. Easy way to explain, get some hairspray and spray it close to a mirror, then look at the mirror, that's how it would land on your car (only paintThought as much, how would I check for overspray?
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lt also leaves a good layer of protection..ie yer pipes will stay cleaner far longer...once a month application
I did the tail pipes on my A3 at the weekend , used Autisol. Literally slathered it on the tail pipes with my fingers , left it while I waxes the car and then buffed off with an MF cloth. Job done . As @jassyo06 pointed out , wire wool is only advisable if your pipes are really in poor condition.I may have missed this but did you use wire wool or a microfiber to apply ?
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When your looking to replace the gtechniq metal polish try the Sonax metal one lovely stuff it is
Yer complaining its too runny *** lol the Sonax comes in paste form..... Can't please some folks eh .. . fire some bsd on it then lolOi! You ****** recommended the M1
Yer complaining its too runny *** lol the Sonax comes in paste form..... Can't please some folks eh .. . fire some bsd on it then lol
@q5man - Just to add my tuppence to the metal polish 'discussion'
Tried a few in my time, incl. the venerable Autosol & Gtechniq M1 & I was recommended Britemax Twins by a Pro Detailer I know
Never looked back TBH
https://www.britemax-direct.co.uk/britemax-metal-polish-twins-kit-118ml-small-c2x18888255
Review here -
https://detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=333096
I’m sure when I said it wasn’t very good you agreed? It’s far too waterlike for my liking, couldn’t get any purchase with it.Oi! You ****** recommended the M1
I’m sure when I said it wasn’t very good you agreed? It’s far too waterlike for my liking, couldn’t get any purchase with it.
I’m sure when I said it wasn’t very good you agreed? It’s far too waterlike for my liking, couldn’t get any purchase with it.
Yea sorry I meant jassy. I used it again today, managed to get some result but still not loving it.Not me, used for 1st time on Sunday.
Yea sorry I meant jassy. I used it again today, managed to get some result but still not loving it.
Shinny! Love the exhaust tips on a JCW....miss having one. Can see us going back to one next time around.Used on JCW for 1st time this weekend, very runny so straight onto mf as opposed to autosol being like a cream.
Wiped on and left to dry for 10 mins then buffed off
Ok cool, I’ll maybe put a bit more on.I knew it was runny before I started so just held m/f against bottle for a couple tilts
I would say that the beading is slowing down mate on the flat panels but not on vertical panels like the doors mate if you want honesty, but it's still good.My Mythos Q5 one year after having Max Protect UNC-R professionally applied by @FranA3. Still holding up very well with excellent water run off.