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I discovered recently in the 'car care' section of the forum there are a number of threads dealing with specific areas of the car and a couple giving a general overview of which products are most recommended for each job. Well worth reading.
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That section of the forum seems to go unnoticed by many, and for that reason I wanted to keep this thread in the Pub and not be moved to the Car Care sub-forum. Most of what I have put in that section is to create a data base of information, which I can refer people from here to it when needed. This thread on the other hand is about answering questions or highlighting new products and techniques.
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Paint Hardness - This can vary widely from car company to car company, or even within a car company. Every paint system will respond differently, so its hard to make blanket statements. So, take the following with as a lose guide - Japanese paint is typically soft, especially Mazda and Honda. German paint is typically hard as a rock, especially Mercedes and BMW. Australian and American cars seem to sit in the middle, they correct easily but balance that with higher scratch/marring resistance than the Japanese stuff. That said, there was a period where black GM vehicles had very soft clear coat. Again, it can vary. Korean paint? I've never dealt with it, but consensus seems to favor the softer side. Product Recommendations - Glass Cleaner - Gyeon Q2M Glass Cleaner, P&S True Vue, Stoner Invisible Glass. True Vue seems better in winter conditions, especially if you buy it in concentrate form and mix it yourself. https://autobuff.com.au/search?q=tru...e&_ss=e&_v=1.0 https://autobuff.com.au/products/gye...s&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Wheel Cleaner - for heavy duty cleaning, you want NV Pure. I could list a bunch of alternatives, but none come close. This is an iron-remover product, so it turns purple when it reacts with iron, but also stinks............although not as bad as most. https://www.waxit.com.au/products/nv...e&_ss=e&_v=1.0 I would then have P&S Brake Buster as maintenance wheel cleaner, which can also be your tyre cleaner. Use it undiluted for heavy duty cleaning, or dilute for regular use. Always undiluted on tyres. https://autobuff.com.au/search?q=brake+buster Iron Remover - frankly, these are mostly the same thing, I often shop for who has it on sale. Having said that, I think the best on the market is NV Purify, again it doesn't smell as bad and is decent value being noticeable cheaper than the usual suspects. Ignore the "clay lubricant" in the name, its works as both. I would avoid P&S Iron Buster, from what I have been told they have watered it down in recent years. https://www.waxit.com.au/products/nv...nt=17821329412 "Flash Prep" / Panel Prep - there are so many options here, but do yourself a favor and buy a 4-litre bottle of Carpro Eraser. This could easily be your glass cleaner too, which means more opportunity to enjoy that gorgeous scent. I've tried a bunch of these products back to back, but I kept coming back to Eraser. https://www.waxit.com.au/products/ca...iant=702159621 Cut/Polish - Scholls S20 Black is on many peoples list for a reason. If you wanted to try something new, Sonax Perfect Finish is a similar product in that its a diminishing polish, ie cut and finish in one step. https://autobuff.com.au/products/son...t&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Wax - Collinite 845 would still get my vote. Spray Detailer - P&S Bead Maker is such a joy to use, so it would be hard to recommend something else that has the same gloss, slickness and scent. But..................I've fallen in love with Armour Detail Supply Adapt and Amplify. In this case, Amplify would be closer to Bead Maker, but way easier to use. Adapt is more of a quick detailer and gloss enhancer. I'd favor Amplify as it seems to be a touch easier to use. https://autobuff.com.au/products/arm...t&_ss=e&_v=1.0 https://autobuff.com.au/products/arm...y&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Protectant - 303 is hard to go past for ease of use and the natural finish it leaves. For exterior work, you could also look at Carpro Perl, but 303 is better. https://www.waxit.com.au/products/ca...l&_ss=e&_v=1.0 If you are using 303 for the interior, I would suggest having a look at P&S Swift. This is a combined light duty cleaner and dressing, it's great for a quick wipe over/refresh of the interior and basically renders the need for a dedicated protectant redundant. Perfect for your needs then. It won't add gloss or greasiness, just like 303, it can actually be lathered up with a brush if needed, I also use it on rubber floor mats. Smells amazing too! (I can't remember the last time I used 303 or a dedicated protectant on an interior.) https://autobuff.com.au/products/p-s...t&_ss=e&_v=1.0 After a sh.t day, this was my pleasure!
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And I loved reading it - perfect, thanks mate.
Been a while since I cut/polished - still using a very old DAS6 Pro, but last time the bastard would only work when the power cord was at a certain angle or tension. Very frustrating, started playing up halfway through on a Sunday so had to limp through as had done all the prep I did not want to repeat most of that prep on the remaining panels the following weekend. Being a time-poor tight ****, I only use it every 12-18 months, will probably see if a local sparky can fix the cord for a cheap cashie <$100, as can't justify many 100s of $ for a new machine when I use it so infrequently. Last edited by Mulva; 07-08-2024 at 10:45 PM. |
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Great video showing Sidney's standard operating procedure when dealing with customer cars. Granted, most of here aren't going to do all of this in one hit, but there are some great tips and techniques to be had here when dealing with specific areas.
Sidney is a brand ambassador for P&S and The Rag Company, hence the choice of products here.
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Before YouTube, how did people learn this sort of thing? From an employer? A training course? A family member? Reading forums? Trial and error? I suspect for most of us it was the later. Personally, I got none of my detailing skill from my father, his idea of a clean car is to leave it in the rain. YouTube was not a thing when I started detailing in my mid-teens. I also wouldn't have had the confidence to attend a training session, let alone find one being offered. I think the first time I sought further information beyond what I had fumbled through myself was back in early 2008 at age 21 and waiting for my brand-new car to arrive. After searching the internet, I stumbled across the detailing section of this very forum, reading posts written by a semi-pro level detailer (Dave_Obsession). Combined with YouTube in the over the last decade, my knowledge only built and built from there. As it happens, I'm now that semi-pro providing information to others.
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What is this internet you speak of? ![]() I think we had Turtle Wax, Armor All and mums dish washing liquid ![]() ![]() I was lucky in that mum and dad owned a 'car accessory' store way back then. I love everything you offer up here on the forum - your passion definitely 'shines' through. Perhaps pro level I reckon mate.
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I was just going to have a quick look at the video but ended up watching the full hour.
Loved the vacuum cleaner setup. Loved the round brush used for the interior too. I recently was recommended that for my wheels (the maxshine version) but I liked her use of it for the interior. I think I just like the look of the actual brush.
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I remember Dave_Obsession's thread's back then.
Very informative indeed. I am also a fan of Sandro's videos under his CCAD business as well. Yes he had favoured products ... but does review a lot of them head to head. But shows more around technique and what to look for if things are not providing the results you are after.
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Was always interested in trying that 'once a year' polish where you'd see the add and he'd do half the bonnet of a red car in a wreckers...think it was Nu Finish? |
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And...............you can still rinse your car prior to a rinse-less wash, be that a quick spray with the garden hose or a more thorough pressure rinse. The term "rinse-less" refers to not needing to rinse the washing solution from the car at the end. But, I can see how that concept sounds redundant if you have already got the pressure washer out. I have also seen another method where the user will foam the car down, soak, then rinse. From there, he performs a rinse-less wash. I have a VERY clear line as to when I use rinse-less wash. The Jaguar last week didn't warrant a full soap wash, but I wanted to smarten it up, rinse-less easily and safely dealt with a layer of dust and a stray bug.
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https://detailingshed.com.au/product...bf818d45&_ss=r ![]() ![]() For high profile tyres, its brilliantly effective in covering the larger sidewall. Because of the density and softness of the bristles, it also levels the dressing down so well that it often doesn't require that final wipe with a towel afterwards. I've found 40-profile sidewalls and up are best for this brush. And then, as happens these days, the Chinese knockoffs of the Curveball and Screwball arrived. These work just as well at more than half the price less. I normally don't do the knockoff thing, but seeing as they function exactly the same, I wouldn't spend the extra on the American product. https://www.amazon.com.au/Ziciner-De...s%2C227&sr=8-4 In fairness to Maxshine in particular, they at least put some added thought into their version by having an interchangeable head/handle. https://detailingshed.com.au/product...rush-twin-pack https://detailingshed.com.au/product...a-soft-bristle https://detailingshed.com.au/product...ed-bristle-red ![]() I'm now using the soft synthetic and mixed bristles versions, the soft one for tyre dressing and wheel cleaning, the stiffer mixed bristle for low profile tyres. ![]() ![]()
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https://www.automegastore.com.au/nu-...d-polish-473ml https://nufinish.com/ ![]() ![]() I see they now have more modern products, including a Graphene Spray and a product called "Better Than Wax™ Ceramic Coating"............... which isn't a ceramic coating, rather a spray sealant with Si02 added. https://nufinish.com/graphene-coating-spray/ https://nufinish.com/nu-finish-bette...ramic-coating/
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Dave corrected my VY Clubsport 16 years ago. He is the reason I got started with detailing and my first RO machine. Always helpful and was a world of knowledge. I remember when I stuffed something up and he spent half an hour talking me through it over the phone, a true gentleman.
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Supercheap is now offering Sonax (albeit only on "Special Order" at present).
I see you recommending the Perfect Finish above, DFB, and I know the Brilliant Shine Detailer is (was?) a long term favourite on detailing forums. Anything else recommended from the Sonax lineup? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/search?q=SONAX
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I've only used Perfect Finish and CutMax from Sonax. Their Upholstery cleaner is supposed to be very good too. https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...O10153846.html https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...O10153826.html
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I love this guys content, not only for the detailing prowess but also for the beautifully shot and edited videos..............a man of many talents. In this case, he has simplified the new car protection and maintenance process for the weekend warrior.
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Used to use Nu Finish on the Mitsi Mirage bougnt in the late 90s. It was an unsophisticated product, but once a year was bit of a stretch. Think i used the last of the bottle coating the water tank.
And more recenly, applied Meguires Hybrid ceramic as a topper coating today. Quite impressed with the glossiness. Interested to gauge its longevity. Its currently on sale at SC but i have a full unopened bottle in reserve. My go-to BO products of boss gloss and fully slick are easy to apply but need regular use and dont present much shine.
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New detailing/flip project, picked it up for $1000 with 6 months rego. Runs like a dream, higher kms, but a one owner. It's been very well looked after considering it's been used as a work ute.
I won't go crazy on it, deep clean interior, engine bay and paint correction should see it come up nicely. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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And disconnect the check engine light?
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Pulled the seats out and cleaned the interior today, 20 years of tradie dirt, did what I could. First I used Mint APC 1:7 and an interior brush, worked ok but not great after letting it soak. Then I changed to Bowdens Orange Agent and a tyre cleaning brush (stiff bristle) and that worked a treat. Not a perfect outcome, but definately much better.
I also steam cleaned the seats and they have come up a treat, couldn't get the paint off the fabric though. Same as the drivers door, has white paint but unable to get it off. Probably going too far with this, not really sure what it's actually worth so shouldn't spend too much time on it. I do enjoy doing this though. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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This would be the strongest display of iron contamination I have come across, naturally highlighted by the white paint......................
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The above is a 2012 Honda Civic with 112,000 km on the clock, I would highly doubt it has ever been treated with an iron remover. In this case, I used Gyeon Iron, which was allowed to dwell for 5 minutes before foaming over the top with ADS Decon Soap (high-pH). Once rinsed, I then foamed with Carpro Descale (low-pH) and contact washed. Another rinse, then a hit with the Waxit clay mitt. Rinsed again, followed by Hydr02 as a rinse aid. To finish off, I applied ADS Ceramic Spray Sealant. ![]() ![]() ![]() While I didn't polish the car, the extensive decon helps make the most of the spray sealant. Another happy customer.
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I just got an email from Detailing Shed, introducing Labocosmetica.
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https://autobuff.com.au/collections/labocosmetica https://detailingshed.com.au/collections/labocosmetica ![]() Labocosmetica is an Italian brand that is making garnering attention in America, and from those who have used the products, they rave about them. I will say, in a typical Italian way, the brand has some quirks. Think multi-step pH soaps and interior cleaners. The textured bottle and label designs are beautiful, and refreshingly different too............again, very Italian. I'm not sure when I'll get around to trying these products, the majority appear to be very specific in their use, similar to Bilt Hamber.
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Bought another bottle of Meguires Hybrid ceramic detailer while on special.
Wasnt going to, but so impressed with it.
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Used it yesterday, always surprises me how easy it is to use.
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