Hey all,
I was wanting to give the car a real good wash and polish this weekend and it seems like meguirs is the best product to use, looking at the website there a lot of products.
Can anyone recommend a good shampoo and polish from them, or is it a case of any one will do as they are all good s:) :) s:)
Cheers.
I use there gold class shampoo very good stuff, havent tried there polish...
when i did mine the weekend i used meguirs gold class shampoo, quick clay followed by autoglym super resin polish and then meguirs gold class liquid wax. s8) 8) s8) very shiny! pics on another post s:) :) s:)
I've used both the Gold Class and the Pink wash gel. I can't really tell the difference between them so i use the Pink one as its a quid cheaper.
Stifler, just remember its wash, polish, wax. A 3 stage process. 4 stage if you add clay to the preparation before the polish.
TBH if you are doing the full job, the wash shampoo doesn't really matter first time round, but IMO Meguiars Gold Class is good once you have the wax on. Its much "softer" to the surface than others, and keeps the wax finish intact.
Polishing gets rid of surface irregularities and creates the shine. Waxing gives you depth to the polish and provides a protection to the polished surface.
Every detailer has their own preferences, but as long as you follow these steps you can't go far wrong. Personally I use Meguiars #5 Carnuba wax, but the chances of you finding that locally are pretty slim. So if you are buying from Halfrauds / local store have a study of the Autoglym / Meguiars ranges.
You can always add a "glaze" after the polish which purports to make the finish even better.
If you want to get anal, register here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk for all the gen.
Agreeing with Roger, I'd say that Meguiars stuff is good and the thing I've found that makes the biggest difference is a clay bar (Meguiars Quik Clay). Use this after washing before polishing and waxing. It will make the colour appear deeper and add depth to the shine. Try it after washing and see how much stuff it removes from the paintwork.
At the moment my personal regime consists of washing every 1-2 weeks with Meguiars NXT or Goldclass wash. Clay bar and waxing about every 6 months and adding polish to that about once a year. This is enough to keep the cars looking good without getting too anal! (Roger, Steve s:P :P s:P ) And at the minute, although my black golf was last waxed about 6 months ago, the paint still comes up good after a good clean and doesn't feel "dried" out at all. It's probably due a good three-stager sometime soon though. Ideally I'd probably wax the cars more but just don't have the time with my job and the fact that I'm meant to be renovating the house at the minute plus I do a lot of miles in my company Golf and to keep it immaculate would mean a degree of detailing every week.
Cheers for all the help guys s:) :) s:)
I'll have a hunt online for the best prices now s:) :) s:)
I really don't rate the Autoglym Sruper Resin polish, I think the best product AutoGlym make is the Extra Gloss protection which is fantastic after a layer of NXT.
Quote from: "RUSTY"without getting too anal! (Roger, Steve s:P :P s:P )
What's wrong with washing up liquid s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Two's Company"Quote from: "RUSTY"without getting too anal! (Roger, Steve s:P :P s:P )
What's wrong with washing up liquid s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Steve's car really does look the business when its all shined up though - I guess you get back what you put in.
and yes Stifler - get the clay bar and detailing spray - its really effective.
The best car wash soap I have ever used is Swissol Car Bath;
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It's not cheap but you only need a cap full per bucket. It lifts the dirt so easily and is very gentle on the paint. It also smells like coconut shampoo s:D :D s:D
Once my current supplies run out I am going to try this one as it's better value.
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Cheers
Steve
Quote from: "RUSTY"At the moment my personal regime ......Clay bar and waxing about every 6 months and adding polish to that about once a year.
Rusty...I hope you got this the wrong way round. You should always polish after a clay bar, then wax. You can layer good wax on polish, but once you've polished, all the wax is gone so you have to start the process again.
I polish (subject to requirements) about every 4 - 6 months, and wax every 2 - 3 months. Clay bar is only done when it needs it. IMO once it's done, if you keep the wash, polish if necessary and wax regime going another claying will not be required.
The car is in the garage most of the time, so this is certainly not as often as might be required by those who leave it outside and use it 24/7.
Note to everybody.....Clay bar and polish is abrasive and will reduce paint depth, so it must not be done too frequently.
Ok let me make sure i got this right s:) :) s:)
Its wash, polish (every 4 months) then wax (every couple of months)
Only problem is whenever i wash my car, it always streaks like an utter b*****d, maybe a new cloth is required for wiping of excess water s:( :( s:(
Cheers again guys s:) :) s:)
Yeh, that's about it. The actual times depend on the use and state of the car, but basically wash frequently, wax when needed (ie when standing water stops "globulising" into small globules, and then polishing once or twice a year, or if you have contaminants (birds, insects, sap etc that a wash doesn't get off.)
Try this for some more of the how to do
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/how-to.html
If you are getting dirty streaks its the sponge / chamois you are using in dirty water. Suggest you throw these away, buy a wash mitt and drying towel, and use the 2 bucket method for washing. It will work even better, once you have the car nicely waxed.
2 bucket method?
Quote from: "markiii"2 bucket method?
A bucket with the soap in and a separate one with plain water to rinse the washmitt in.
Stops the dirty water from the soap bucket being put back on the car s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Quote from: "markiii"2 bucket method?
You obviously haven't been following my "cleaning" posts Mark s:wink: :wink: s:wink: .
One has suds, one is clear water. Before you re-suds your mitt ('cos you don't use a sponge, do you s:shock: :shock: s:shock: ), give it a shake in the clear water. This gets rid of particles and dirt. Then put in the suds bucket and you are always washing with clean water.
Avoids scratching the surface and the dirty streak syndrome. s:D :D s:D
Just hi-jacking the thread slightly s:P :P s:P
Roger, have you ever tried/used any of the so called waterless cleaning
products? if so what did you think?
I tried some on a different car last weekend and I have to admit I was quite impressed with the result, I cleaned and polished the whole car without using any water!
Quote from: "Bluey"Just hi-jacking the thread slightly s:P :P s:P
Roger, have you ever tried/used any of the so called waterless cleaning
products? if so what did you think?
I tried some on a different car last weekend and I have to admit I was quite impressed with the result, I cleaned and polished the whole car without using any water!
whatever that is sounds handy for the surrey boys if water ban does come into effect!
Quote from: "roger"Quote from: "RUSTY"At the moment my personal regime ......Clay bar and waxing about every 6 months and adding polish to that about once a year.
Rusty...I hope you got this the wrong way round. You should always polish after a clay bar, then wax. You can layer good wax on polish, but once you've polished, all the wax is gone so you have to start the process again.
I polish (subject to requirements) about every 4 - 6 months, and wax every 2 - 3 months. Clay bar is only done when it needs it. IMO once it's done, if you keep the wash, polish if necessary and wax regime going another claying will not be required.
The car is in the garage most of the time, so this is certainly not as often as might be required by those who leave it outside and use it 24/7.
Note to everybody.....Clay bar and polish is abrasive and will reduce paint depth, so it must not be done too frequently.
Sorry Roger that's what I meant - adding in polishing after claying but before waxing - wasn't worded brilliantly. I've always wondered how abrasive the clay bar is
Quote from: "Bluey"Just hi-jacking the thread slightly s:P :P s:P
Roger, have you ever tried/used any of the so called waterless cleaning
products? if so what did you think?
I tried some on a different car last weekend and I have to admit I was quite impressed with the result, I cleaned and polished the whole car without using any water!
I can't speak for Roger but personally I think these are a bad idea unless the car is pretty clean anyway. When washing a car you want lots of water to flush / lift the dirt without it being rubbed against the paintwork. With no water I would say theres a much greater chance of scratches and swirls. I must admit to never having tried these products and so can't speak from experience s:) :) s:)
Well i have just finished washing, polishing and waxing and all i can say is Holee sh*t!!!
Meguirs is the business!, i bought the gold shampoo and wax (left the clay for now) and a meguirs cloth, the results are truly breathtaking, i will use nothing else from now on!
I doubt it rolled out the factory looking as shiny as it does now! s8) 8) s8)
Thanks for all the help guys s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "Stifler"the results are truly breathtaking
I'm glad you're happy with the result. s8) 8) s8)
A black car can be made to look amazing depending upon how far you want to take it. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
This is what can be achieved on a black car with the right products and knowhow;
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I think you might have to join the forum to see these pics.
Stifler, glad you are happy. Meguiars is definitely better than your average offerings to Joe public - but I can guarantee you (as Steve and I have found), do a bit of investigating, spend a bit more money (yet again) and you can get it even better. s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "Bluey"Just hi-jacking the thread slightly s:P :P s:P
Roger, have you ever tried/used any of the so called waterless cleaning
products? if so what did you think?
I tried some on a different car last weekend and I have to admit I was quite impressed with the result, I cleaned and polished the whole car without using any water!
No never tried them, and TBH I don't think I want to.
As Rusty says, water is your friend to get all the grit, gunk etc off the car before you do the finishing.
Ordered my polisher + some products thanks for the tips.
Phil
just been on the meguiars site s:shock: :shock: s:shock: there is so much choice. which wash mit is the best and which wax please s:) :) s:)
Gold Class Clear Coat Liquid Wax seems a good choice? maybe?
Right I have read the all post.
What is the purpose of the Clay? (I get the purpose of the Polish and the wax, but not the clay s:? :? s:? )
What is wrong with a Sponge to wash the car?
And finally, is it good to use those electric polishers or is it to powerful and might harm the paint? (And I have to do with elbow grease s:wink: :wink: s:wink: ).
Sorry for all this but I exhibit the car at Tatton on Sunday and hope for nice weather on Saturday to pamper Marsupette s:D :D s:D .
Quote from: "celmacmat"Right I have read the all post.
What is the purpose of the Clay? (I get the purpose of the Polish and the wax, but not the clay s:? :? s:? )
Clay is for removing almost everything (except scratches, swirls and water spots) from the surface of the paint. It must be followed by polish and sealant or wax (or both).
QuoteWhat is wrong with a Sponge to wash the car?
A sponge traps the dirt and you end up rubbing the dirt on your paint, scratching it.
QuoteAnd finally, is it good to use those electric polishers or is it to powerful and might harm the paint? (And I have to do with elbow grease s:wink: :wink: s:wink: ).
It depends what kind. The Halford's/Argos type are apparently no good, though I'm not sure quite why. The good kind are fairly expensive or not widely available. It is better to wash, clay, polish, seal and wax by hand than it is to use one of those cheap machine buffers, I believe. I used one and now I have lots of swirls that I plan to take out with my new polisher (Porter-Cable 7424 imported from the US) as soon as I get a chance.
By the way, I plan to follow the procedure Dev outlines in his Detailing sticky over on Spyderchat:
1) Wash
2) Clay
3) Machine polish with Menzerna Intensive polish to remove swirls
4) Machine polish with Menzerna Final Polish
5) Klasse All-In-One (either by machine or by hand)
6) Wolfgang Sealant (several coats over a couple of days)
7) P21S carnauba wax.
I figure that once I've finished all that, I'll be ready for a long nap and the car will look like sh*t again 3 days later. s:) :) s:)
Right Ernie...got you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
If i plan a wash, clay, polish and wax, all by hand, how long do you think it is going to take me...(bearing in mind the odds cup of tea in between and the fact that before i can polish i need to debadge the cowboy hat s:roll: :roll: s:roll: so i can fit my nice j-spec one s:D :D s:D )
Quote from: "celmacmat"Right Ernie...got you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
If i plan a wash, clay, polish and wax, all by hand, how long do you think it is going to take me...(bearing in mind the odds cup of tea in between and the fact that before i can polish i need to debadge the cowboy hat s:roll: :roll: s:roll: so i can fit my nice j-spec one s:D :D s:D )
4 hours anyway. Do the debadging before you do anything else. Then wash and clay. Then put the new badge on, polish and wax. That's how I'd do it, anyway.
You'll probably need some bug and tar remover before the clay to get the sticky gunk from the cowboy hat off your paint.
Quote from: "celmacmat"Right Ernie...got you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
If i plan a wash, clay, polish and wax, all by hand, how long do you think it is going to take me...(bearing in mind the odds cup of tea in between and the fact that before i can polish i need to debadge the cowboy hat s:roll: :roll: s:roll: so i can fit my nice j-spec one s:D :D s:D )
Celine if you want I can detail your car for a some beer vouchers! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Send me a PM if you are interested, Ste can vouch for my work!
Cheers
Steve
Quote from: "Two's Company"Quote from: "celmacmat"Right Ernie...got you s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
If i plan a wash, clay, polish and wax, all by hand, how long do you think it is going to take me...(bearing in mind the odds cup of tea in between and the fact that before i can polish i need to debadge the cowboy hat s:roll: :roll: s:roll: so i can fit my nice j-spec one s:D :D s:D )
Celine if you want I can detail your car for a some beer vouchers! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Send me a PM if you are interested, Ste can vouch for my work!
Cheers
Steve
Cheers Steve
I think I can manage and I kind of want to do it on my own, you know like a big girl s:D :D s:D
But that is very kind of you to offer....you will be able to criticise my work on the 10th and tell me were I went wrong if I mess it up s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
You'll get more satisfaction doing it yourself anyway s:D :D s:D
Don't worry you can't cause too much damage to it by hand s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
If you clay it, polish it and add some wax you'll need sunglasses just to look at it s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "Two's Company"You'll get more satisfaction doing it yourself anyway s:D :D s:D
Don't worry you can't cause too much damage to it by hand s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
If you clay it, polish it and add some wax you'll need sunglasses just to look at it s8) 8) s8)
Wicked s:D :D s:D
I just hope I am not going to blind other drivers on the motorway if it is sunny s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
You'll be amazed at the difference Celine.
Russ first put me onto the clar bar/detailing spray kit and I thought he was bonkers. But it really does make a noticeable difference (if you use it s:oops: :oops: s:oops: )
And yes, I can vouch for Steve's dedication to detailing. In fact if you don't want him Celine, I might just take up his offer myself s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "spit"And yes, I can vouch for Steve's dedication to detailing. In fact if you don't want him Celine, I might just take up his offer myself s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Wait until I get the Porter Cable and I will spend a day sorting your car out while you change my oil s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Which site is the best to buy the pc 7424 from, how much and what do I need to use it in the uk?
Quote from: "dodzi"Which site is the best to buy the pc 7424 from, how much and what do I need to use it in the uk?
I'm not where the 'best' place is but I'm going to get mine from autopia for $150 and I have a 15% discount code (PM me for it).
You'll also need a transformer, extension and plug from screwfix or similar.
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I would use Autopia, if only because they seem willing to declare a lower value on the package.
I bought from Autogeek and for the first time in a long while, got nailed by Irish customs and had to pay VAT and import duty on it.
As for what you need to make it work in the UK:
You need a 750VA 110v transformer like this one (http://www.knighton-tools.co.uk/ACATALOG/copy_of_Transformers.html).
and you need a plug like this one (http://www.knighton-tools.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eknighton%2dtools%2eco%2euk%2fACATALOG%2fcopy_of_Transformers%2ehtml&WD=plug%20110v&SHOP=%20&PN=Plugs___sockets%2ehtml%23a110vplugs16a#a110vplugs16a)
You'll have to cut the american plug off the cable and attach the new one.
You will probably also want a 110v extension lead or you'll be carrying that transformer around the car with you. The other option is that some places sell the Porter-Cable with a 25-foot lead. Autogeek sells it as the Porter-Cable "HD."
Quote from: "Two's Company"Quote from: "spit"And yes, I can vouch for Steve's dedication to detailing. In fact if you don't want him Celine, I might just take up his offer myself s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Wait until I get the Porter Cable and I will spend a day sorting your car out while you change my oil s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Guys, we can have a polishing party if you are really bored on Saturday afternoon... s:roll: :roll: s:roll: Spit you have got my number and you are only 10 minutes away...
I do have tea, coffee, beers (probably), a 110V transformer and cable, so what the hell s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
However, I have not got the clay bar or wash mitt yet and my polish is Autoglym s:oops: :oops: s:oops: but I have two buckets for the "two buckets" technique s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Quote from: "celmacmat"However, I have not got the clay bar or wash mitt yet and my polish is Autoglym s:oops: :oops: s:oops: but I have two buckets for the "two buckets" technique s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I use the 3 bucket technique s:oops: :oops: s:oops: (1 for wheels, 1 wash, 1 for rinsing wash mitt) s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Celine, my car is fairly clean at the moment but thanks for the offer.
With all this polishing and waxing do you ever get time to actually drive the car s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Gazz"With all this polishing and waxing do you ever get time to actually drive the car s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Now and again s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Quote from: "Gazz"With all this polishing and waxing do you ever get time to actually drive the car s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Every single day and it is a great joy s:D :D s:D
and I do like pampering Marsupette s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Just finished claying, polishing and waxing. Check it!
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Excellent Russ, and just in time to put your name down here (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11479)
s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I think its true that Black shines up the best - looking good.
You wouldn't beleive how hard it was to capture the shine with my digicam!
I'll stick my name down on the minimeet - just not got round to it yet s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Nice shine Russ s8) 8) s8)
I spent all day painting my calipers and cleaning my wheels. I need to borrow a digicam to get some pics up.
I'll try to remember to bring mine along at the weekend so we can take some pics while I'm seeing how far behind I am in the detailing stakes s:) :) s:)
I'll have to get it cleaned up this week then, now that your expecting it to be shiny! s:D :D s:D
Hi Guys....You will be pleased to know that all your advices have paid off s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
As you might remember, I was showing Marsupette at Tatton on Sunday on the DC Club Stand. We always run a "Show & Shine" Competition giving prizes to Best and Runner Up in each category of MR2.
I won the Runner Up prize s8) 8) s8)
I am very pleased, it is the first time I have ever won something... s:D :D s:D
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Great Job Celine
Nice Celine, very shiny! s8) 8) s8)
How long did it take?
Debadging took me round 15 minutes...i used the hot water / dental floss combo and it works very well.
I then shampooed the hood with Autoglym interiro shampoo
I then shampooed the car with Meguiars Gold Class
then treated the roof with Autoglym Vynil and Rubber Care
Poilshed the car with AutoGlum super resine polish
Polished all the glass with Autoglym Galss polish
Did the inside plastic with the Vinyl and Rubber care as well and hoovered the carpets everywhere.
I have to admit that i did not Wax s:oops: :oops: s:oops: i know, very bad me!
total about 3 hours...
Quote from: "celmacmat"I have to admit that i did not Wax s:oops: :oops: s:oops: i know, very bad me!
total about 3 hours...
Wow, you work fast!
SRP is a polish with a small amount of wax in it anyway.
Quote from: "celmacmat"I have to admit that i did not Wax s:oops: :oops: s:oops: i know, very bad me!
Looks excellent. Its amazing how different colours look so different after a good detail.
Wax does improve the finish, but IMO only marginally. What it does do though, is keeps it looking good, and makes washing dead easy.
I usually do 3 - 4 waxes, before I strip it all off with a polish and start again.
Celine, I strongly suggest you get some wax on it quickly (after washing it again) to ensure all your good work doesn't disappear too quickly.
Do you guys de-badge every time you polish ?
No I just use cotton buds in and around it s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Quote from: "philster_d"Do you guys de-badge every time you polish ?
I only debadged because i was getting read of the cowboy hat so I could put my j-spec nose badge on s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I also moved my MR2 badge at the back so i could affix my laser cut eagle (at last, i bought it from Ekona at the dyno day and never came round to affix it s:oops: :oops: s:oops: )
otherwise, I will use cotton bud as well s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
This is neither here nor there, but I'm thinking of taking the MR2 badge off the back. I've already removed the Toyota badge (those are the only 2 badges on the back of Irish '2s, which are badged like those in continental Europe). I kinda like the idea of No Logo, although you have to have one on the front if you want to cover the holes. JDM is a good compromise, since the logo means nothing to most people.
I see people staring at the front badge all the time, trying to figure out what car it is. If I take off the rear MR2 badge, I'll keep 'em guessing. s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "Ernie Ball"I see people staring at the front badge all the time, trying to figure out what car it is. If I take off the rear MR2 badge, I'll keep 'em guessing. s8) 8) s8)
I've got a JDM front badge and the eagle rear badge and just lately I've seen people almost bursting to ask what the car is s:lol: :lol: s:lol: I think it's great and it shows that even after 5+ years on sale, most people don't know what the car is s8) 8) s8)
Quote from: "celmacmat"I won the Runner Up prize s8) 8) s8)
Guess who won s:oops: :oops: s:oops: s:D :D s:D
After claying mine last week (or so), I decided to purchase some garage jewellery today and after annoying the girl at the checkout in Halfords for telling her that I thought she was rude for having a conversation with her mate whilst serving me I left with Meguiars NXT polish, Plastix cleaner and glass cleaner.
This is the result...shiny shiny red car!
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The plastix stuff is brilliant and as you can see took the cloudiness away from the lights.
Wow! Nice work.
i saw it n the flesh and it was lovely and shiney s:D :D s:D
Funnily enough i have just ordered a whole load of stuff from this site: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides.html
Their advice section is really great - must have spent hours reading it on saturday - emailed them and they advised me what products would be best for my needs - so this weekend the little 2 will be getting a good dose of TLC.
Nothing beats a shiny car s:D :D s:D - Nice work Liz s8) 8) s8)
Good job Liz looks really nice; top wheels as well s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s8) 8) s8)
Top marks, really looks the biz and that cream leather poking above the softop just makes you want to peer into the cab to see how lush it is. Have I missed the interior shots? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "Ferret"Top marks, really looks the biz and that cream leather poking above the softop just makes you want to peer into the cab to see how lush it is. Have I missed the interior shots? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Here you go...
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Just makes me think of Perry everytime I see the interior s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Quote from: "Liz"Quote from: "Ferret"Top marks, really looks the biz and that cream leather poking above the softop just makes you want to peer into the cab to see how lush it is. Have I missed the interior shots? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Here you go...
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Just makes me think of Perry everytime I see the interior s:cry: :cry: s:cry:
Exactly the same with me with the bits I bought from him a month back s:? :? s:?
I am reluctant to do this - as any time in the past that i have polished/waxed a car i left great big whopping swirls on it. How do i avoid this???? s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Quote from: "stuart_telfer"I am reluctant to do this - as any time in the past that i have polished/waxed a car i left great big whopping swirls on it. How do i avoid this???? s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Two bucket method for clean... Plus a clean mitt.... Clean microfiber towels to dry.....Clean clay bar.....Clean applicators.... basically anything to avoid getting dirt/grit between polish/wax applicator and paint when doing it.
I spend more time cleaning the two buckets than some spend cleaning their car s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
HTH
i use harly wax and i have use it for years (used to have a trick beetle with custom paint) its nearly the same as zymol but a lot cheaper this is my 7 year old puma arfter a quick wash and wax
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when it rains you can see the water beading up and running off. i have used thing's like mer and autoglym but imo i think this is much better
Quote from: "Ernie Ball"I would use Autopia, if only because they seem willing to declare a lower value on the package.
I bought from Autogeek and for the first time in a long while, got nailed by Irish customs and had to pay VAT and import duty on it.
As for what you need to make it work in the UK:
You need a 750VA 110v transformer like this one (http://www.knighton-tools.co.uk/ACATALOG/copy_of_Transformers.html).
and you need a plug like this one (http://www.knighton-tools.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eknighton%2dtools%2eco%2euk%2fACATALOG%2fcopy_of_Transformers%2ehtml&WD=plug%20110v&SHOP=%20&PN=Plugs___sockets%2ehtml%23a110vplugs16a#a110vplugs16a)
You'll have to cut the american plug off the cable and attach the new one.
You will probably also want a 110v extension lead or you'll be carrying that transformer around the car with you. The other option is that some places sell the Porter-Cable with a 25-foot lead. Autogeek sells it as the Porter-Cable "HD."
Hello peeps, just dragging up an old thread for some help and advice.
I've just bought a porter cable, well shared one with my bro-in-law, and we need a transformer to go with it.
Ernies link doesnt seems to work any more but I found this one Clicky (http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=999&MAN=Single-16a-Socket-110v-Transformer-750va) and wondered if anyone knew of any cheaper/better etc
Just looking for people thoughts really
PS - Spit, FGRob & Nic, please stop sniggering s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Quote from: "DannyN"Hello peeps, just dragging up an old thread for some help and advice.
I've just bought a porter cable, well shared one with my bro-in-law, and we need a transformer to go with it.
Ernies link doesnt seems to work any more but I found this one Clicky (http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=999&MAN=Single-16a-Socket-110v-Transformer-750va) and wondered if anyone knew of any cheaper/better etc
Just looking for people thoughts really
PS - Spit, FGRob & Nic, please stop sniggering s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Practically all tool sellers have it, so if price is important you'll have to Google, to include all the extras + delivery, and do a price comparison. Available on all good auction sites as well. Remember wait a week and save 2.5% s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
BTW think hard whether you can make do with a single exit. 110V floodlights (for example) are cheaper than 240v (usually - waiting to be told otherwise! ). Having said that Danny, I do hope it gets more than just one outing. s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Suppose I should've put my s:flame: :flame: s:flame: proof suit on before posting
Not a bad idea about the flodlight Roger as my bro-in-law is a tiler and it coul dbe hand y for him at work.
The one I posted works out at 49quid including delivery
Roger has a good point there Danny, there is this one (http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=995) which is 1Kva and twin outlet for the same price. Worth it imho just in case you get another portacable and have two running around a car at the same time or want lights ... or anything really. s:D :D s:D
<edit> ... found another one (http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5826/gatheringry8.gif)
£43.98 for a dual one (http://www.tools4trade.com/shop_productdetail.aspx?pid=97007).
Make sure your suit is double thickness!! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
I got mine from a trade place called Stax in Swinton. Was around £40 including extention lead and twin exit. Reminds me that I need to get my PC fixed.
Dont you need a card/account to get into Stax ?
Yep, my dad has an account. Happy to meet you there and purchase on your behalf though. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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