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

[Jassyo06]

And on drive next to Q5

Wish l had one these to pamper with my magic detailing hands lol
That's a Sexy looking Mini mate love the grey and red theme going and it makes your Q5 a tad dull lol

 

[Jassyo06]

@scotty76 is it the Q2M wheelstick? Which size do you use on the S4. I have to order few bits tomorrow, and planning on getting one this time.

Folks, I am also looking at getting some MF drying and polishing cloths (have been using BOA for the last few years), either Reload or Gyeon Cure and few spray bottles for BSD and Reload/Cure mixes. Oh, and a drying aid - throw in your some suggestions please. Thanks.




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Chemical guys after wash and shine a great drying aid and a lot goes a long way
Drying towels l have 2 of these cracking towel
Auto finesse Aqua deluxe drying towel or go for the Liquid elements silverback drying towel
As for polishing cloths these are a bargain

 

[Jassyo06]

Not quite detailing products but latest addition to household

It's a JCW. .... Ah l see what yer up to now .... Lol l thought it was a Cooper S. ... Crafty very crafty come on.... .Own up you'll be scooting about in the JCW more than the Mrs will ...... .

 

[Jassyo06]

Sooooo tempted ! Must resist must resist ...

http://www.waxplanet.co.uk/Armageddon-Lava-Nuba-Glaze-and-Poly-Gloss-Deal

(The wax is £55 alone !)

That's a lot of kit for
the money mate, what the 3 bittles for?
Ps £60 .... Eh. ...! yer edging closer and closer to fireball fusion territory lol
£55 for the wax alone what special qualities does it have to warrant that price? that's UHD price point

 

[NevMan]

Like @Bristle Hound, I love a Mini. Looks stunning @q5man.

Thanks @SPIKE_S1


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[NevMan]

Mini looks fab @q5man and if SWAMBO likes it then who are we to argue! She gets what she wants we just pay


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You got it


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[NevMan]

Wish l had one these to pamper with my magic detailing hands lol
That's a Sexy looking Mini mate love the grey and red theme going and it makes your Q5 a tad dull lol

Haha, I am sure you would do wonders jassy with your DA. Luckily paintwork looks pretty good, have only spotted (so far) one minor light scratch on bonnet, but sure I will find more when I give decent wash. Funny you should say that (dull Q5) as my son came out (car was surprise for everyone) and said straight away “Wow, I can go to Prom in that” Definitely a little head turner the JCW.


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[NevMan]

It's a JCW. .... Ah l see what yer up to now .... Lol l thought it was a Cooper S. ... Crafty very crafty come on.... .Own up you'll be scooting about in the JCW more than the Mrs will ...... .

That is the plan....**** me, this thing is quick (and not even pushing yet, as obv. running her in (the car)


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[NevMan]

That's a lot of kit for
the money mate, what the 3 bittles for?
Ps £60 .... Eh. ...! yer edging closer and closer to fireball fusion territory lol
£55 for the wax alone what special qualities does it have to warrant that price? that's UHD price point

Cure time is 3 days


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[Matty_]

@scotty76 is it the Q2M wheelstick? Which size do you use on the S4. I have to order few bits tomorrow, and planning on getting one this time.

Folks, I am also looking at getting some MF drying and polishing cloths (have been using BOA for the last few years), either Reload or Gyeon Cure and few spray bottles for BSD and Reload/Cure mixes. Oh, and a drying aid - throw in your some suggestions please. Thanks.




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For drying towel it has to be the Klin Korea duo drying towels. It’s simply unbeatable, I’ve used a fair few and none match it.

https://www.cleanyourride.uk/KLINKOREA

As for good quality microfibres, the ones EZ car care do are great and are pretty good value for money at 10 for £20 and they’re 600 gsm so very plush and safe on paintwork

https://www.ezcarcare.co.uk/product...th-bundle-mixed-colours?variant=7802417545244

Back to your wheel stick bit though, I’d recommend wheel whoolies if you haven’t already got them or looked at them. 3 different sizes for Circa £40 but they’re really robust and make cleaning wheels a breeze

 

[Audib5fan]

Haha, I am sure you would do wonders jassy with your DA. Luckily paintwork looks pretty good, have only spotted (so far) one minor light scratch on bonnet, but sure I will find more when I give decent wash. Funny you should say that (dull Q5) as my son came out (car was surprise for everyone) and said straight away “Wow, I can go to Prom in that” Definitely a little head turner the JCW.


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Should of gone with sq5 instead then he would change his mind


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[V6_Man]

For drying towel it has to be the Klin Korea duo drying towels. It’s simply unbeatable, I’ve used a fair few and none match it.

https://www.cleanyourride.uk/KLINKOREA

As for good quality microfibres, the ones EZ car care do are great and are pretty good value for money at 10 for £20 and they’re 600 gsm so very plush and safe on paintwork

https://www.ezcarcare.co.uk/product...th-bundle-mixed-colours?variant=7802417545244

Back to your wheel stick bit though, I’d recommend wheel whoolies if you haven’t already got them or looked at them. 3 different sizes for Circa £40 but they’re really robust and make cleaning wheels a breeze

Cheers for the links mate - much appreciated.


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[mxnrg]

Should of gone with sq5 instead then he would change his mind


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@Audib5fan I think @q5man went with head rather than heart on the Q5

JCW looks cool, is that grey anything like Nardo in the metal?


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[scotty76]

@scotty76 is it the Q2M wheelstick? Which size do you use on the S4. I have to order few bits tomorrow, and planning on getting one this time.

Folks, I am also looking at getting some MF drying and polishing cloths (have been using BOA for the last few years), either Reload or Gyeon Cure and few spray bottles for BSD and Reload/Cure mixes. Oh, and a drying aid - throw in your some suggestions please. Thanks.




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Sorry missed this. Just checked, I have:
Gyeon - Q²M Wheelstick Medium

 

[Jassyo06]

Sorry missed this. Just checked, I have:
Gyeon - Q²M Wheelstick Medium

To be honest l ain't 100% happy with quality of gyeon wheel stick, basically the cleaning head is a bit cheap to feel and to look at

 

[Bristle Hound]

That's a lot of kit for
the money mate, what the 3 bittles for?
Ps £60 .... Eh. ...! yer edging closer and closer to fireball fusion territory lol
£55 for the wax alone what special qualities does it have to warrant that price? that's UHD price point

@jassyo06 - Bargain at that - should be £90 delivered
The 3 bottles are -
Nuba Glaze 500ml
Poly Gloss 500ml
Lava luxury shampoo 500ml

Haven't used the wax but this is the manufacturers blurb -
'Armageddon Synthetic Elegance is a full synthetic wax designed from the ground up to provide gloss, protection, beading and ease of use all in one product.

The water behaviour of this wax is fantastic with beading and sheeting giving fantastic protection

Apply a very thin coat to the panel and allow to cure, remove with a short pile buffing cloth and buff to a sublime gloss finish.'

Oh & in future read the ****** links ! lol

 

[Bristle Hound]

I’d recommend wheel whoolies if you haven’t already got them or looked at them. 3 different sizes for Circa £40 but they’re really robust and make cleaning wheels a breeze

@Tashfeen - +1 on the Wheel Woolies
Just make sure you get the genuine items mind

Been using mine for 4-5 years & they're still going strong

These are the 1's I have -
https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/wheel-woolies-3-pack-b.html

Not cheap but well worth it IMHO

 

[Scotty75]

Another £20 spent. ..... Auto Finesse Iron Out spray and a wheel brush. Just a cheap one till I invest in a better one.

Got to give the A3 a quick spruce up before our trip to London next weekend. Was supposed to be having the car all day to give it the works but wifey had other ideas. .. . .

 

[Jassyo06]

Used the Gyeon medium wheel brush for the first time and my first impression on removal from its bag where correct,its PANTS/GUFF/WASTE OF FRICKIN MONEY...................it's got virtually no pile to it,its comparable to a cob of corn on a stick....very similar indeed..............after washing virtually 4 clean wheels it looks ****** avoid like the plague
Gyeon Bathe is a exqusite shampoo....luvly jubbly bubbly,it's 3 years since l last used this awesome shampoo best l have ever used......but its not perfect....it's quite a strong shampoo very deep cleaning indeed,what ever coating you've got on yer paint wont last as long using this over other shampoo's Gtechniq Angelwax,Chemical Guys...etc etc

 

[NevMan]

Here you go, more after a decent clean

Ok, so proper alloy clean, decon, snow foam, rinse, citrus prewash, rinse, 2 x bucket with Gyeon Bathe+ (this stuff is lovely), rinse, CarPro hy2dro, rinse, 0ppm final rinse, dry, autosol on tips, and then topped off with BSD+V07, AngelWax window clean and polish, auto finesse interior...done

Will post pics soon, stupid app not playing ball ***


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[NevMan]

Here you go, more after a decent clean

A few pics after decent alloy clean, prewash, decon, snow foam, rinse, prewash, rinse, 2 bucket with gyeon bathe+ rinse, Carpro H2dro, rinse, 0ppm rinse, dry, BSD+V07 finish. Did glass, alusol on pipes, interior etc.

 

[NevMan]

Overall paint looks in very good condition, could only spot one small scratch on bonnet, but I am sure @FranA3 will find more, staying away from polish for now

 

[Jassyo06]

Overall paint looks in very good condition, could only spot one small scratch on bonnet, but I am sure @FranA3 will find more, staying away from polish for now

You've done yer wife proud mate.....

 

[SPIKE_]

A few pics after decent alloy clean, prewash, decon, snow foam, rinse, prewash, rinse, 2 bucket with gyeon bathe+ rinse, Carpro H2dro, rinse, 0ppm rinse, dry, BSD+V07 finish. Did glass, alusol on pipes, interior etc.

 

[Jassyo06]

A few pics after decent alloy clean, prewash, decon, snow foam, rinse, prewash, rinse, 2 bucket with gyeon bathe+ rinse, Carpro H2dro, rinse, 0ppm rinse, dry, BSD+V07 finish. Did glass, alusol on pipes, interior etc.

Just noticed you used bsd on a brand new car..... *** one, just one day you'll wake up out of that brain washing you've been subjected to by you know who lol

 

[NevMan]

Just noticed you used bsd on a brand new car..... *** one, just one day you'll wake up out of that brain washing you've been subjected to by you know who lol

I did, stuff is magic Will be properly polished corrected and ceramic next month


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[Scotty75]

Done a great job there mate, hey indoors is most pleased I imagine.

Overall paint looks in very good condition, could only spot one small scratch on bonnet, but I am sure @FranA3 will find more, staying away from polish for now

 

[NevMan]

Done a great job there mate, hey indoors is most pleased I imagine.

She was pleased, but did punt out a smudge on black trim which I then promptly buffed off


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[Scotty75]

You mean you missed a bit... .... Tut tut. ... ..Lol. They're always the harshest critics.

 

[Scotty75]

Well the quick spruce up of the A3 turned into six hours of labour. Luckily i did the interior last week so concentrated on the exterior today although it was'nt the full works that i wanted to do but hey ho. Work carried out today.......

Wheels rinsed , then Auto Finesse Iron Out. Washed , dried and later waxed inner and outer wheels with Angel Wax Billberry Wax. Tyres dressed with Wonder wheels.

Chrome tail pipes soaked with WD40, washed and then smothered in Autosol and left for a good while. Then scrubbed gently with wire wool , wiped clean and another polish with Autosol and a microfibre cloth.

Bodywork rinsed then sprayed with Auto Finesse Iron Out and rinsed again. Shampoo'd using Demon Wax Snow Foam shampoo ,2 bucket - top down technique . Rinsed and then hand dried using microfibre towels. DA polished with a medium pad using Poorboy's Blackhole, followed with a microfibre buffing towel. Natty's paste wax applied and buffed out by hand.

All rubber seals and trims treated with Gummi Pledge. Unfortunately ran out of time and energy so the glass is getting done tomorrow with Angelwax H2go.

 

[V6_Man]

Well the quick spruce up of the A3 turned into six hours of labour. Luckily i did the interior last week so concentrated on the exterior today although it was'nt the full works that i wanted to do but hey ho. Work carried out today.......

Wheels rinsed , then Auto Finesse Iron Out. Washed , dried and later waxed inner and outer wheels with Angel Wax Billberry Wax. Tyres dressed with Wonder wheels.

Chrome tail pipes soaked with WD40, washed and then smothered in Autosol and left for a good while. Then scrubbed gently with wire wool , wiped clean and another polish with Autosol and a microfibre cloth.

Bodywork rinsed then sprayed with Auto Finesse Iron Out and rinsed again. Shampoo'd using Demon Wax Snow Foam shampoo ,2 bucket - top down technique . Rinsed and then hand dried using microfibre towels. DA polished with a medium pad using Poorboy's Blackhole, followed with a microfibre buffing towel. Natty's paste wax applied and buffed out by hand.

All rubber seals and trims treated with Gummi Pledge. Unfortunately ran out of time and energy so the glass is getting done tomorrow with Angelwax H2go.
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Nice work @Scotty75. A3 looks fab buddy and he shine and depth is top-class. Welldone you


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[V6_Man]

Overall paint looks in very good condition, could only spot one small scratch on bonnet, but I am sure @FranA3 will find more, staying away from polish for now

Welldone @q5man. Mini looks absolutely mint / let's hope missus keeps it that way


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[Scotty75]

@Tashfeen , thanks mate. Nice of you too say so. Still learning this detailing stuff , it's never ending. Seeing improvements though, been watching YouTube a lot..........

 

[V6_Man]

@Tashfeen , thanks mate. Nice of you too say so. Still learning this detailing stuff , it's never ending. Seeing improvements though, been watching YouTube a lot..........

It's addictive mate especially if you have a dark coloured car and trust me it gets worse . This is exactly why I didn't want to buy a darker car as I knew I'll end up washing it every week. Since I have bought the A3 I have washed it 4-5 times in the last 2 months. S4 on he other hand was washed almost 5 weeks ago and she still looks clean. Looking at getting a blow-dryer for the water from between sills, front rear lights and all the little nooks and crannies. Hate these water marks


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[Scotty75]

Ah the water marks.. .. Yep feel your pain there. We're planning on going for either an S3 / RS3 in a couple of years, finance to finish etc. Will definitely be wiser on colour choice .... Lol

 

[NevMan]

Well the quick spruce up of the A3 turned into six hours of labour. Luckily i did the interior last week so concentrated on the exterior today although it was'nt the full works that i wanted to do but hey ho. Work carried out today.......

Wheels rinsed , then Auto Finesse Iron Out. Washed , dried and later waxed inner and outer wheels with Angel Wax Billberry Wax. Tyres dressed with Wonder wheels.

Chrome tail pipes soaked with WD40, washed and then smothered in Autosol and left for a good while. Then scrubbed gently with wire wool , wiped clean and another polish with Autosol and a microfibre cloth.

Bodywork rinsed then sprayed with Auto Finesse Iron Out and rinsed again. Shampoo'd using Demon Wax Snow Foam shampoo ,2 bucket - top down technique . Rinsed and then hand dried using microfibre towels. DA polished with a medium pad using Poorboy's Blackhole, followed with a microfibre buffing towel. Natty's paste wax applied and buffed out by hand.

All rubber seals and trims treated with Gummi Pledge. Unfortunately ran out of time and energy so the glass is getting done tomorrow with Angelwax H2go.
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Very nice scotty, such a rewarding colour...when clean. That is some shift you put in there. Hope you had a few afterwards.


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[NevMan]

Welldone @q5man. Mini looks absolutely mint / let's hope missus keeps it that way


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Thanks. She drives and I keep clean ‍. Much easier colour to keep clean / not show dirt, than my Mythos Black


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[Jassyo06]

Well the quick spruce up of the A3 turned into six hours of labour. Luckily i did the interior last week so concentrated on the exterior today although it was'nt the full works that i wanted to do but hey ho. Work carried out today.......

Wheels rinsed , then Auto Finesse Iron Out. Washed , dried and later waxed inner and outer wheels with Angel Wax Billberry Wax. Tyres dressed with Wonder wheels.

Chrome tail pipes soaked with WD40, washed and then smothered in Autosol and left for a good while. Then scrubbed gently with wire wool , wiped clean and another polish with Autosol and a microfibre cloth.

Bodywork rinsed then sprayed with Auto Finesse Iron Out and rinsed again. Shampoo'd using Demon Wax Snow Foam shampoo ,2 bucket - top down technique . Rinsed and then hand dried using microfibre towels. DA polished with a medium pad using Poorboy's Blackhole, followed with a microfibre buffing towel. Natty's paste wax applied and buffed out by hand.

All rubber seals and trims treated with Gummi Pledge. Unfortunately ran out of time and energy so the glass is getting done tomorrow with Angelwax H2go.
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****** stunning mate.. .... @q5man that's how a black car should look lol

 

[Audib5fan]

Used the Gyeon medium wheel brush for the first time and my first impression on removal from its bag where correct,its PANTS/GUFF/WASTE OF FRICKIN MONEY...................it's got virtually no pile to it,its comparable to a cob of corn on a stick....very similar indeed..............after washing virtually 4 clean wheels it looks ****** avoid like the plague
Gyeon Bathe is a exqusite shampoo....luvly jubbly bubbly,it's 3 years since l last used this awesome shampoo best l have ever used......but its not perfect....it's quite a strong shampoo very deep cleaning indeed,what ever coating you've got on yer paint wont last as long using this over other shampoo's Gtechniq Angelwax,Chemical Guys...etc etc

If you don’t want the brush I will take it as a gift


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[Scotty75]

Very nice scotty, such a rewarding colour...when clean. That is some shift you put in there. Hope you had a few afterwards.


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Thanks @q5man, it was quite a shift and yes I certainly did tuck into a couple of well earned beers. Black may be a pain to keep clean but it's definitely worth it.

****** stunning mate.. .... @q5man that's how a black car should look lol

Thanks @jassyo06 . She does look nice I must admit..... Can't be going to London in a dirty Audi lol.

Tell you what though, the Bilberry Wax is rather ****** nice stuff. The Auto Finesse on the other hand... Good product but I paid £12 for a bottle yesterday and the fiddly spray trigger on the top of the bottle is broken already. Going to email them today, it's not good enough at that price.