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I hit the VS Commodore over the weekend as part of my detail with Meguiars glass polish applied with the Shinemate DA polisher - wow what a difference it made to 26 year old glass ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thanks DFB, I think I'll order the CeriGlass Kit as I'm not sure the Spotless will be enough - the car is old enough to vote this year!
pwr4ce - I just had a look at the pics of your VS, can't believe how well it came up for a car with little to no previous detailing attention! |
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All came down to the equipment and polishes and of course the tips and tricks the DBF has provided over many years. Very happy with the results and so was my 82 year old mother who’s car it is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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This one should give you an idea - Also consider using a glass sealant afterwards to give the glass some protection - https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...n-q2-quickview https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...-glass-coating https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...r-vision-smart You can also use paint spray coatings like NV Jet, CarPro Reload and Bead Maker.
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I absolutely love spending my evenings answering questions, it keeps me enthused and distracts me from my problems.
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DFB is meticulous with how he catalogues his information. His spreadsheet for detailing products “spreads” everything logically and was a great help for me.
I’m just about to order some products too from Waxit. For good detailing videos I’ve found Car Craft & Pan the Organiser to be very easy to follow. In combo with the feedback from DFB we have it at our fingertips!!
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Most of his videos are of paid sponsorship's from various detailing suppliers, and even though he discloses this, I feel his reviews come across like a commercial with a certain level of bias. He has been called out for this sort of thing a few times. He also had a habit of logging onto Autogeek, dropping his video content and then not contributing to conversations or helping others. Pan only ever responded or contributed when someone would call him out for valid reasons or highlight something negative. He would then play the victim, labeling respected forum members who have offered countless hours of help and advice as bullies. So basically using the forum to gain views, build his You Tube revenue and fuel the gravy train of free products. The above is something I am very conscious of when I consider making You Tube content. I don't want to start being influenced by free products, and have that skew my opinions. I also don't want to exploit this forum to gain views. I do all of this out of genuine interest in helping others, and in a way to help myself overcome my own demons. In the future, I might make a list of channels worth having a look at.
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Advice requested: best budget-friendly method(s) for bringing my BA Fairmont's paint back to life. It's sun-damaged and faded etc.
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I was watching the Forensic Detailing channel but he’s lost the plot. His older videos were quite informative but now he’s just on the gravy train trying to flog stuff.
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If the sun damage is clear coat failure, sadly it might be too late to bring it back in those spots. Photo's would really help here. Otherwise, a decent polish will remove haze and bring some shine back to the finish. Again, I think some pics of where it's at would help with product recommendations.
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Detailing You Tube channels for me are a valuable source of information, inspiration, opinions, and of course entertainment.
Here are a few I am following for various reasons, which I will outline as I go. Detail Geek – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDetailGeek This channel has been very helpful in teaching me how to deal with excessively dirty cars. My own fleet is spotless, in effect I am cleaning a clean car, dealing with a customer’s car is a different proposition. Things like using a pressure washer to deal with dirty door jambs and vacuum technique are what I have picked up here, valuable in saving time and effort. The Rag Company - https://www.youtube.com/c/Theragcompany https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRagCompanyPodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqt...smM6abU5q9mEtQ There are a few different channels for The Rag Company. The FAQ channel is the home of short, sharp videos generally based around product information. The Main channel is a where they host a variety of content showing how to use products, methods and projects. The Podcast channel is where they host the video aspect of their weekly podcast. These channels all provide such a rich vein of information. Car Craft Auto Detailing - https://www.youtube.com/c/CarCraftAutoDetailing I really like the no-bull information here. I love the way Sandro shares his knowledge with no bravado or ego. Very informative and highly recommended. Chromatic Garage - https://www.youtube.com/c/ChromaticAutoDetailing I love the quality of this content. Most of his videos are of the ASMR type, meaning they are very relaxing to watch. There is the occasional tutorial video but for the most part, you will watch this for the creative way he films. AMMO NYC - https://www.youtube.com/c/AMMONYCdotcom A lot of the cars here are extremely high end exotics, but it's the way Larry moves beyond the dollar value of the car and explains in simple terms what he is doing and why. There is a bit of everything here, barn finds, exotics, old muscle cars and beyond. He also doesn't focus on one style of detailing like say Detail Geek does ("disaster details"). You will find content on paint touch-ups, polishing, under carriage cleaning, PPF, Dry Ice cleaning and more. I will often link people to AMMO videos. Evolved Details - https://www.youtube.com/c/EvolvedDetails I have only started watching this content. Being an Aussie channel, it's great to have local content and opinion. Obsessed Garage - https://www.youtube.com/c/MattMoreman This channel won't be for everyone, the host is an acquired taste with strong opinion. A lot of the time I'm watching in awe of his amazing garages, but I have also learnt a lot of new techniques and found new products because of this channel. I also identify with a lot of his sentiments, and I have also learnt that it's ok to like what you like and follow your own path. Car Cleaning Guru - https://www.youtube.com/c/CarCleaningGuru This one is based in the UK, this guy is pretty methodical and film quality is pretty good.
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That would be great if you'd do that. As for Pan, so far I have found his videos very informative and when he mentions products I tend to do local research on availability, pricing and so on. I've also found his videos entertaining but I've been very targeted in what I watch so that probably explains why I haven't come across anything negative. Interesting feedback, that's for sure, you're a treasure trove of information. Cheers, Jim
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 Hey everyone Would any of you mind if we moved this thread over to the detailing section of the forum and made the above post with all of the detailing links a sticky? No dramas if you want to leave it as is, but I'm here to help (and I suppose suggest) at the end of the day. Last edited by PG2; 09-02-2022 at 10:06 PM. |
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This is one of the main reasons I joined these forums. I'm not someone who's mechanically minded and am just starting to become more serious about my car detailing so for someone like me this kind of specialist enthusiast knowledge is helpful but also interesting to learn about. I've been lurking on here for a little while but there's still so many rabbit holes I haven't gone down! I also see expanding my detailing knowledge as going towards preserving my own little slice of Ford Aus history |
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Gaso agree with your suggestion.
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Hey Guys,
Looking forward to adding to this thread again real soon. Thankfully have just moved house, proper double garage (for my cars and stuff only) and proper driveway. Still need to organise the car detailing gear (a trip to bunnings over the weekend needed). Will be attempting to take some inspiration where i can from DFB for organisation. My previous room mate at our old place was mowing the lawn (as i was moving out, it was his first time in a year holding his own Whippa Snipper). Anyway he managed to spray grass all up the side of my just washed i30 and put a rock into the door with a dent...suffice to say very happy to have my own space again... Needless to say the i30 is due!
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What do you have in mind regarding the storage of your detailing gear? One of the problems I have in my garage is that it is not fully sealed. If it was, I would have had A/C installed, like, 10 years ago! This means I have some issues with dust, obviously dust and detailing don't really go together. That is why all my products, tools and microfiber are housed within cabinets.   The microfiber "collection" and polishing pads are also stored in sealed containers.   This means everything is clean and ready to use clean! Bunning's have decent cabinets available - https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/p...stOrder&page=1 I would also recommend having a look here too, a bit more expensive but better made - https://www.justprotools.com.au/
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Is there a product out there that just cleans tyres rather than a tyre dressing? I wash the tyres obviously, when I wash the wheels, and at the moment just use car wash and the little chubby. Tyres do tend to start to fade or get stains on them, hence the market for tyre dressings, but is there something that just kind of cleans and rejuvinates the rubber?
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I'm glad there was some chat on drying towels recently too. I have a Big Green Sucker and also am someone who isn't a massive fan. It works well, but once its water logged, thats it. Not a problem if just washing one car, but I'm often washing 2 cars, back to back, and it struggles to be able to do both well.
Basically, I just need more kit  Time to get the wallet out...again!So, just on the drying towels, the last time I used mine, it left white fluff everywhere. Even though the big sucker is green, and the smaller towel I use for door jambs etc, is yellow/grey. Now these don't get washed in any specific microfibre wash product. Just in the washing machine with normal washing powder, no softener etc. I don't think this is a problem though, as I've been doing that for years and no ill side effects. The only thing I've been doing differently, is spraying them with a bit of boss gloss the last few times. I'm assuming this to be the culprit, either not fully washing out, or reacting with the towel somehow. Many people use boss gloss as a drying aid though, so not even sure if that is the reason. I first noticed it last wash, and now yesterday, it did it again, even though both towels were washed. My wife quickly washed the BGS while I washed my car (did her car first, and being white, it didn't stand out much... just did the glass afterward with clarify) and drying my car, I didn't bother with the boss gloss this time. To start with, it was the same, but by the time I'd done a few panels, it seemed much better. Any ideas what could cause something like that. It also highlights that I need more than one towel.
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There are two products I use for this task, P&S Brake Buster and Shine Supply Wise Guy. If you wanted to stay in the Bowden's ecosystem, the closest they offer is Agent Orange. Meguiar's offer All Wheel Cleaner, but I feel those are un-economical to buy for what you get. I grab P&S Brake Buster the most. This product is a non-acid wheel cleaner that doubles as a tyre cleaner. Brake Buster was designed to be used in a foamer, and also can be diluted. I do neither, which I will explain shortly. Brake Buster comes in a couple of different sizes, and is often combined with a iK Foam sprayer as a package. Used in a foamer, it is diluted down to allow correct foaming. I however do not see the point in diluting it, as it's cheap enough to use at full strength, and in my opinion, if you are in the need for a product like this, why reduce it's power by watering it down? The standard 473 ml bottle has a foaming tip anyway, so buy that and refill with a gallon when you run out. https://www.detailstore.com.au/produ...31740325527607   Spray directly on the tyres, and the wheel arches if you need, and agitate with a stiff bristle brush. You will notice the tyres turning brown almost instantly, once you start brushing the product will foam up. Rinse well. Sometimes it may be nessary to repeat the process a few times, however once the tyres are "clean", maintaining them will be much quicker in the future. This basic, cheap looking brush is the best tyre brush you can buy. (Detailing Shed also sell Brake Buster if you want to combine your order.) https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...cleaning-brush Brake Buster can also be used to clean your wheels too. Un-diluted it will strip any protection you have on them though. Diluted, it's much milder but again, I would rather use soap for maintaining wheels, saving Brake Buster for when extra grunt is needed. The second product I use is Shine Supply Wise Guy. https://www.waxit.com.au/products/sh...e&_ss=e&_v=1.0 This product is sold as a concentrate and MUST be diluted. In which case, you will need a spray bottle as well, which Waxit sell as a kit. Wise Guy is very strong, and while it can be used on wheels, I tend to just keep it reserved for tyres. This product doesn't foam quite as much as Brake Buster but it is certainly a stronger cleaner.   I have had issues with this product killing sprayers, so I'm now using it in a pump sprayer. I persist with this product due to it's cleaning ability. This is what a clean, stripped bare tyre should look like, using Brake Buster in this case -   What you will find after cleaning a tyre is that the dressing applies much easier and looks much nicer. This is after dressing with CarPro Perl -  If it were me, I would be getting a 473 ml bottle of Brake Buster to see if you like it and then order the gallon.
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In terms of washing microfiber, it's ok to use normal laundry soap, although I would strongly recommend using a liquid rather than powder. You don't want to be inadvertently rubbing undissolved power across your paint. The risk is low, but every little thing helps when attempting to keep you paint swirl free. Before using a dedicated microfiber wash, I switched the household detergent over to liquid, and even had a separate small bottle dedicated to my detailing stuff. This is the best value microfiber detergent - https://www.bowdensown.com.au/produc...icrofibre-wash This is the best microfiber detergent - https://www.detailstore.com.au/produ...991bbb90&_ss=r Both of those have the ability to restore older towels as well.
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Just gave the car a quick wash. DFB, your leaf blower advice worked an absolute treat!
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For what its worth I have personally noticed that using standard clothes washing detergents significantly reduced my microfibre towels ability to absorb water. (I have a well meaning family member that washed them for me.
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2 orders submitted just now, total approx $200!!  Many many thanks to DFB once again to assist in navigating the myriad of products available and choosing high performance options. Seriously, massive thanks. First hand feedback is priceless. Waxit CarPro Perl 1L NV Snow 1L (wanted to try Reset but just a bit too expensive and I'm really happy with NV snow) Monsoon waffle weave towel The Detail Store The Rag Company 'The Gauntlet' towel x 2 (one 30 x 30, one 38 x 60) P&S Rags to Riches microfibre wash P&S Brake Buster wheel cleaner spray bottle 473ml Now to tell the wife.... 
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