What Car Care / Detailing Have You Done Today ?

[Bristle Hound]

Only used it on my mums car as a drying aid and it's for her car only l paid £9 for it...from Amazon l had a 5 minute time window to order for next day delivery....bsd came up first as a prime next day...so dont get carried away lol

@jassyo06 - PMSL

 

[feva]

Few hours spent this morning
Full treatment. Clayed and recoated.
Pouring with rain since. But lovely beading.

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[Jassyo06]

Again dont ask me why l purchased this product.... lack of time to shop properly most likely .....so l bought Auto Brite super foam 250 ml bottle from Amazon £8 delivered...worst pre foaming/cleansing product l have ever used...l seen this instantly even before l rinsed the car....as the foam on the ground was totally white....and because of this l applied it again with a much stronger than recommended mix and it still didnt remove nowt....my wash mitt was constantly rinsed during the wash by the amount road grim still left on the car...avoid guys and if you've purchased this stuff and think it's good....yer blind...not many products anger/annoy me like this product has

 

[jamiewatkins2004]

Which snow foam would you recommend?

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[SPIKE_]

Which snow foam would you recommend?

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Don’t start him

 

[Bristle Hound]

Don’t start him

PMSL @SPIKE_S3

 

[Snake Pliskin]

I swear by Bilt Hamber auto foam ... I’ve tried other products but never beaten it.

I’ll be giving the new pup a going over tomorrow, so there might be a few more pics @Bristle Hound

 

[jamiewatkins2004]

I currently use bilt hamber, does a decent job.

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[Jassyo06]

Which snow foam would you recommend?

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Valet pro advanced snow foam is my go too pre wash product through the winter months,bilt hamber snowfoam during the summer months when dwelling time is at a premium due to higher ambient temperatures and cars dont get covered in grit/road grime as much.....most peeps rate bilt hamber snowfoam because it's a lot cheaper than most

 

[SPIKE_]

I swear by Bilt Hamber auto foam ... I’ve tried other products but never beaten it.

I’ll be giving the new pup a going over tomorrow, so there might be a few more pics @Bristle Hound

Tend to agree with BH Autofoam. The best I’ve tried, but I haven’t tried that many!

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Bilt hamber is fine throughout the year imo.

good coat of that and the muck comes off easy and then shampoo is a doddle.

It just works ... very well & nothing to do with price !

 

[Jassyo06]

Bilt hamber is fine throughout the year imo.

good coat of that and the muck comes off easy and then shampoo is a doddle.

It just works ... very well & nothing to do with price !

But your car doesn't get that much use mate,when your doing 250 miles a week all year round l need a very good prewash product .....

 

[Adam14]

But your car doesn't get that much use mate,when your doing 250 miles a week all year round l need a very good prewash product .....

Works fine on my car and I do more miles than that, didn't wash mine in about 5 weeks. Diluted 10:1 and after a few mins rinsed off and made contact wash a breeze, took vast majority of the muck off. Price and performance are second to none, from what I've tried.

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[Snake Pliskin]

But your car doesn't get that much use mate,when your doing 250 miles a week all year round l need a very good prewash product .....

I think you’re using it wrong pal ... everyone else finds it spot on & it strips hard winter grime off - maybe you need a new pressure washer lol

It’s a great product and leaves the surface silky smooth for then shampooing.

 

[Jassyo06]

Works fine on my car and I do more miles than that, didn't wash mine in about 5 weeks. Diluted 10:1 and after a few mins rinsed off and made contact wash a breeze, took vast majority of the muck off. Price and performance are second to none, from what I've tried.

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@Adam14 price doesn't enter into the equation that much as far as detailing products go for me personally and the debate on snow foams is a endless one.....buy what you're happy with that's what l try to do and BH is low on my list

 

[V6_Man]

Don’t start him

 

[Jassyo06]

I think you’re using it wrong pal ... everyone else finds it spot on & it strips hard winter grime off - maybe you need a new pressure washer lol

It’s a great product and leaves the surface silky smooth for then shampooing.

Forgotten more about detailing than most know on here mate l have used dozens of prewash products most have been of decent quality BH comes under decent,some have been guff like Auto brite super foam,few have been really good and valet pro Advanced snow foam is one of them......have you used it.....?

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Forgotten more about detailing than most know on here mate l have used dozens of prewash products most have been of decent quality BH comes under decent,some have been guff like Auto brite super foam,few have been really good and valet pro Advanced snow foam is one of them......have you used it.....?

To be fair I haven’t tried it ... but I’m always open to trying new products so will track some down & give it a go, if it really is that good hopefully I’ll see the difference

 

[Snake Pliskin]

I’m keeping those exhausts clean @Bristle Hound lol

 

[NevMan]

Forgotten more about detailing than most know on here mate l have used dozens of prewash products most have been of decent quality BH comes under decent,some have been guff like Auto brite super foam,few have been really good and valet pro Advanced snow foam is one of them......have you used it.....?

It must really depend on what coatings you have on the car, as with mine I have about 3-4 snowfoams, and prewashes and to be fair they all do a very good job at taking the crud off. Very very often in the winter I just s/f or prewash and then jet wash off, and the cars come up pretty shiny. I use BH, VP, Gyeon, Cleanliness and citrus pw.

Do agree on the autobrite though, their s/f lances are brilliant (I have two) but the s/f I give away

 

[Jassyo06]

It must really depend on what coatings you have on the car, as with mine I have about 3-4 snowfoams, and prewashes and to be fair they all do a very good job at taking the crud off. Very very often in the winter I just s/f or prewash and then jet wash off, and the cars come up pretty shiny. I use BH, VP, Gyeon, Cleanliness and citrus pw.

Do agree on the autobrite though, their s/f lances are brilliant (I have two) but the s/f I give away

All good pre washes you've got there Nev...l have been very complacent lately with my choice of detailing products but time to get back on the wagon....bought Gyeon Bathe,wet coat this week so that's a start....looking out the window the weather looks good...its dry and the suns oot....So Suns oot Guns oot as they say up here...so the cob webs will get blown off the Flex today...going out to polish a few panels lol

 

[V6_Man]

All good pre washes you've got there Nev...l have been very complacent lately with my choice of detailing products but time to get back on the wagon....bought Gyeon Bathe,wet coat this week so that's a start....looking out the window the weather looks good...its dry and the suns oot....So Suns oot Guns oot as they say up here...so the cob webs will get blown off the Flex today...going out to polish a few panels lol

So, you haven't got anyoney left to buy toilet rolls, handwashes and sanitisers

 

[Snake Pliskin]

I tried poor boys wheel sealant for the first time last weekend and pleased with the results so far. Alloys were a breeze to clean this weekend. In fact after a snow foam pre-wash & pressure wash I don’t think the shampoo had much work to do at all.

 

[NevMan]

All good pre washes you've got there Nev...l have been very complacent lately with my choice of detailing products but time to get back on the wagon....bought Gyeon Bathe,wet coat this week so that's a start....looking out the window the weather looks good...its dry and the suns oot....So Suns oot Guns oot as they say up here...so the cob webs will get blown off the Flex today...going out to polish a few panels lol

Been a long wet winter, sounds like a plan mate

 

[NevMan]

I tried poor boys wheel sealant for the first time last weekend and pleased with the results so far. Alloys were a breeze to clean this weekend. In fact after a snow foam pre-wash & pressure wash I don’t think the shampoo had much work to do at all.

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It is pretty good stuff, but C5 gives much better longevity obv. But for ease of application PP pretty good. Give a try to Gyeon Wet Coat on the alloys (and body of car if not ceramic coated. So easy to apply and rinse off and gives great hydrophobic action

 

[jamiewatkins2004]

Just got some koch chemie nano magic shampoo and speed polish.
Thought I'd give this a try.
Gonna get some KC premium wax and green star next purchase.

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[Snake Pliskin]

It is pretty good stuff, but C5 gives much better longevity obv. But for ease of application PP pretty good. Give a try to Gyeon Wet Coat on the alloys (and body of car if not ceramic coated. So easy to apply and rinse off and gives great hydrophobic action

Hmmm that looks interesting stuff

 

[Jassyo06]

Hmmm that looks interesting stuff

Glen yer a novice purchaser of car products mate get jiggy with it......Wet coat or the likes applied to alloys is super easy and it does add gloss to alloys or to any surface you apply it too

 

[Jassyo06]

So, you haven't got anyoney left to buy toilet rolls, handwashes and sanitisers

**** aff big pipes........lol l wasted £1600 bangers on a holiday l never got to go on....aye am ****** loaded..............lol

 

[Jassyo06]

Machine polisher got pulled out of its Cryogenic chamber/Bag today lol but only managed to do the front wings, bonnet, front Bumper...actually the paint on the panels l did polish where in good nick....but needed a gloss enhancement used 2 Gyeon pads and some Sonax PF but this forum won't let me upload photos no matter how severely l crop them....


Also managed to give the drivers seat and steering wheel a really good clean with

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Glen yer a novice purchaser of car products mate get jiggy with it......Wet coat or the likes applied to alloys is super easy and it does add gloss to alloys or to any surface you apply it too

I’m gonna need another garage for all the kit I’m getting as a result of recommendations from everyone here lol

 

[Jassyo06]

I’m gonna need another garage for all the kit I’m getting as a result of recommendations from everyone here lol

Your car is white mate dont go over the score....diminishing returns,l wouldnt buy a white car a again for all the Tea in China....then again it's no doubt been totally wiped out....now way bulk buyers............lol

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Your car is white mate dont go over the score....diminishing returns,l wouldnt buy a white car a again for all the Tea in China....then again it's no doubt been totally wiped out....now way bulk buyers............lol

The last white car I had was a 3.2 litre V6 TT in 2008 - 2011. Nice car that so 9 years since I’ve had white & I do like it a lot to be fair. It goes well with black pack & diamond cut alloys. I know what you’re saying though with regards to there are limitations to products. But having had black & dark blue cars it is fairly easy to keep looking clean. Black was a nightmare although looked good for the 1 hour it was sparkly clean.

 

[Jassyo06]

The last white car I had was a 3.2 litre V6 TT in 2008 - 2011. Nice car that so 9 years since I’ve had white & I do like it a lot to be fair. It goes well with black pack & diamond cut alloys. I know what you’re saying though with regards to there are limitations to products. But having had black & dark blue cars it is fairly easy to keep looking clean. Black was a nightmare although looked good for the 1 hour it was sparkly clean.

Yer RS3 in Floret was a stunna..............if only l was there to change yer mind when buying the Merc like l was with you during yer Nerdo.....crisis....bit like Superman....cant be everywhere....lol

 

[Snake Pliskin]

Yer RS3 in Floret was a stunna..............if only l was there to change yer mind when buying the Merc like l was with you during yer Nerdo.....crisis....bit like Superman....cant be everywhere....lol

Lol

I did love floret it was ace ... I’d have that colour again in a heartbeat

 

[tcardio]

Medium cut pad
Medium cut compound
Finishing pad
Finish/sealant
Speed 2
90% better
My instrument panel plastic cover. Really 30 min job and scratches nearly all gone and looks smooth



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[OCDaveS4]

Need pics !!

Medium cut pad
Medium cut compound
Finishing pad
Finish/sealant
Speed 2
90% better
My instrument panel plastic cover. Really 30 min job and scratches nearly all gone and looks smooth



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[Bristle Hound]

Medium cut pad
Medium cut compound
Finishing pad
Finish/sealant
Speed 2
90% better
My instrument panel plastic cover. Really 30 min job and scratches nearly all gone and looks smooth



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Need pics !!

You know the forum rules @tcardio - No pic's? It didn't happen

 

[tcardio]

 

[Bulldog]

Gave the engine bay a once over today tbh it wasn’t that dirty. Used AF Enigma & a few different bushes then wiped all plastics down with AF Dressle & some old microfibres.