big_pete
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Panel temps hot at the time? This weather is nightmare for washing in
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Panel temps hot at the time? This weather is nightmare for washing in
Daviddunlop83
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Yeah prob tho it was just rinsed after washing. I’ll stick to using it as a prewash I think
svensktoppen
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Don't give up on it, it really does work. Basically use it instead of Ultragloss once every few months. Make sure the car is still wet, use the right dilution, then spray on and immediately rinse same as with Ultragloss. Except instead of a gentle "sheeting" as you might with Ultragloss, give it a proper rinse. You should see straight away how the coating "wakes up" again.
It doesn't matter if there's still a wee bit of spots once it dries. Hybrid should deal with it, worst case another wash with Gleam definitely does.
It's best done when it's cooler, and not in direct sun. Like an overcast day.
It doesn't matter if there's still a wee bit of spots once it dries. Hybrid should deal with it, worst case another wash with Gleam definitely does.
It's best done when it's cooler, and not in direct sun. Like an overcast day.
I'll go for that next time with the UltraFoam, but couldn't believe how well everything worked, amazing! I've a load of AG, AF and Megs interior, dressings polishes and stuff to use up then I'll be getting all your other products too. Maybe I won't wait until they're done!
Don't worry about the trigger Ross, no need to post one. I just took one off an almost empty bottle of window stuff I had that fitted and sprayed perfectly. As soon as I sprayed the Cleanse in the 750ml I thought it was a bit too high volume for a QD.
Put a big (for me anyway) order in this morning including Cleanse. Then while I was washing the car this afternoon I found a pretty much unused 5L of Wheel Cleanse which I’ve obviously had for about 10 years! Will have to get it used up first,
How often do you use Purge on wheels? I’ve had a bottle for ages and only used it once.
How often do you use Purge on wheels? I’ve had a bottle for ages and only used it once.
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@Big Pimp - any chance you could concoct something along the lines of this:
www.motorgeek.co.uk
I am very sure it would sell well.
Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper
Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper puts an end to a common problem that plagues every detailer and car care enthusiast after a car wash rusty brake discs Through the use of advanced chemistry, Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper prevents rust dust the initial brake dust on clean wheels that occurs after washing...
www.motorgeek.co.uk
I am very sure it would sell well.
Snoopcousins
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@Big Pimp - any chance you could concoct something along the lines of this:
Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper
Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper puts an end to a common problem that plagues every detailer and car care enthusiast after a car wash rusty brake discs Through the use of advanced chemistry, Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper prevents rust dust the initial brake dust on clean wheels that occurs after washing...
I am very sure it would sell well.
I use the BH version - cheap for a small bottle and will last forever as mixes down to 4% I think
Martyn
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Do you have a link?
svensktoppen
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Just drive around the block and apply the brakes... Brake discs are untreated mild steel, they rust..
Snoopcousins
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Bilt Hamber Atom-Mac
Bilt Hamber Atom-Mac is a dilutable migratory and contact corrosion inhibitor. Protect your vehicle against corrosion in both open spaces and hollow voids | Earn Slim's Rewards
www.slimsdetailing.co.uk
Different mix ratios for different jobs Eg brake discs after washing, underneath car etc
But that tub would last forever
First of all I'd like to thanks Ross @Big Pimp for letting me test this and now about 9 weeks later the test is pretty much complete.
I spoke with Ross earlier and he was happy for me to share my thoughts and this is exactly what I'd sent him,
'Hi Ross, hope you're doing well. Just want to give you an update on the Hydro Coat vs Easy Coat.
9 weeks since application, both products are pretty much dead. Car has probably covered 5-600 miles or so in that time and had 4 washes with a pure shampoo and not had any toppers or drying aids applied (nor did I use any strong pre-wash, just foamed and hosed down before washing)
Both lasted as long as eachother in my opinion. I also think the best place for Hydro Coat would be as a bi-monthly topper to a good base protection as I don't think that either product offers much in the way of a standalone protection.
I base that on some returning rust spots on the bonnet and roof that I'd say would be protected better with a wax, sealant or ceramic coating.
Photos on a white car are obviously ****, especially on WhatsApp, but Hydro Coat was on the drivers side and Easy Coat on the passenger side and both water behaviours are flat and slow to leave the panel.
Thanks again for letting me test it and hopefully the real world experience and feedback is useful to you
'So, as a summary, Hydro Coat is a perfect accompaniment to a base protection and probably best applied every 6-8 weeks. It performs exactly the same as the GTechniq Easy Coat and matches its durability. The spray on, hose off nature of application is the main appeal of this type of product and also the fact that you will give hydrophobic characteristics to places on the car you'd never get to.
Fantastic product that matches it's competitors, thanks again Ross
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quattro Rick
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First of all I'd like to thanks Ross @Big Pimp for letting me test this and now about 9 weeks later the test is pretty much complete.
I spoke with Ross earlier and he was happy for me to share my thoughts and this is exactly what I'd sent him,
'Hi Ross, hope you're doing well. Just want to give you an update on the Hydro Coat vs Easy Coat.
9 weeks since application, both products are pretty much dead. Car has probably covered 5-600 miles or so in that time and had 4 washes with a pure shampoo and not had any toppers or drying aids applied (nor did I use any strong pre-wash, just foamed and hosed down before washing)
Both lasted as long as eachother in my opinion. I also think the best place for Hydro Coat would be as a bi-monthly topper to a good base protection as I don't think that either product offers much in the way of a standalone protection.
I base that on some returning rust spots on the bonnet and roof that I'd say would be protected better with a wax, sealant or ceramic coating.
Photos on a white car are obviously ****, especially on WhatsApp, but Hydro Coat was on the drivers side and Easy Coat on the passenger side and both water behaviours are flat and slow to leave the panel.
Thanks again for letting me test it and hopefully the real world experience and feedback is useful to you
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So, as a summary, Hydro Coat is a perfect accompaniment to a base protection and probably best applied every 6-8 months. It performs exactly the same as the GTechniq Easy Coat and matches its durability. The spray on, hose off nature of application is the main appeal of this type of product and also the fact that you will give hydrophobic characteristics to places on the car you'd never get to.
Fantastic product that matches it's competitors, thanks again Ross
Did you mean 6-8 weeks?
Looks like a great test comparison though. Ross demod it to me a while ago as he had applied it to the van iirc and it looked a great job.
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So some feedback having finally got to use the products I bought months ago...
TFR - ****ing unreal!
Wheel cleaner - Average, expected better. But, maybe didn't leave long enough to dwell before foaming and washing. An old TFR I used worked better, but it wasn't in any way kind to surfaces. I will try again and report back.
Fallout - Suitably fine. Works as well as any on the market.
Foam - Didn't cling too and sit on the paint as expected, though did work very well as there was a lot of dirty suds on the ground before washing. I assume I have it watered down a bit too much, will be washing the car tomorrow and will try a different ratio.
TFR - ****ing unreal!
Wheel cleaner - Average, expected better. But, maybe didn't leave long enough to dwell before foaming and washing. An old TFR I used worked better, but it wasn't in any way kind to surfaces. I will try again and report back.
Fallout - Suitably fine. Works as well as any on the market.
Foam - Didn't cling too and sit on the paint as expected, though did work very well as there was a lot of dirty suds on the ground before washing. I assume I have it watered down a bit too much, will be washing the car tomorrow and will try a different ratio.
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svensktoppen
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Just a note on the DI vessel.
The water in Cambridge is basically liquid chalk and the water stains left are unreal. Fed up with the cars being worse after a wash than before, especially the black, I got a DI vessel to use over there.
It's just pure magic!
Wash the car as normal, then after applying Ultrabright at the end I rinse from a drum I fill through the DI vessel at the start. Self priming hose from that drum and through the P40 and use that for a thorough rise.
No spots of any kind. Even the glass is crystal clear. You could leave it to air dry if you wanted and there would be no spots at all.
The water in Cambridge is basically liquid chalk and the water stains left are unreal. Fed up with the cars being worse after a wash than before, especially the black, I got a DI vessel to use over there.
It's just pure magic!
Wash the car as normal, then after applying Ultrabright at the end I rinse from a drum I fill through the DI vessel at the start. Self priming hose from that drum and through the P40 and use that for a thorough rise.
No spots of any kind. Even the glass is crystal clear. You could leave it to air dry if you wanted and there would be no spots at all.
Big Pimp
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I use Junger. I found the same with a refill of Tulsion and spoke to a window cleaning friend who told be about the junger range and I’ve only ever filled mine and the ones I sell with it.
you would be as well buying the 25lt bag directly from Sureclean in Omagh, and cutting out me as the middleman mate. As competitive as anyone around and who I normally buy from
gpaevo
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Folks, any suggestions.
Bird **** on the paint overnight and was in direct sunlight this morning.
I've tried paint renovator, polish and quick detailer. The laquer is stained but you can't feel the damage if you get me.
Any idea how to remove it?
Bird **** on the paint overnight and was in direct sunlight this morning.
I've tried paint renovator, polish and quick detailer. The laquer is stained but you can't feel the damage if you get me.
Any idea how to remove it?
Some Birds seem to **** pure acid. If cutting compound isn’t shifting it on its own then it might need to be wet sanded with a bit of 2000grit and polished up.