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https://www.autobarn.com.au/autoglym...ol-aut-autissa ![]() Water activated sealants could also work well. I use CarPro Hydr02 however many brands make similar products. Hydr02 is sprayed onto a wet surface then hosed off, job done! ![]()
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Any products and/or tips for cleaning cutting/polishing pads...or did I miss it earlier in the thread?
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Dishwashing liquid and hot water, work the washing liquid through them with hot water until they run clear when wrung out.
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Before applying tne lustre or collinite, does the car have to be clay barred?
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Clay bars have the potential to add additional marring so should only be used when needed. If the paint feels rough to touch, then a clay bar process is probably needed. How often a car needs to be clay barred will come down to where the vehicle is parked, the sort of roads it is driven on, environmental conditions and how the vehicle is maintained. A well maintained car may only need to be clay barred every few years. A vehicle stored outdoors and driven on freshly tarred roads may need to be done once a year. A follow up polish may also be needed to level off any marring left by the clay bar. The process of removing embedded contaminants and polishing then allows the wax or sealant to perform at its best - more gloss and more protection.
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Thanks for that. Have ordered the lustre package from waxit and will see how it goes.
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I have had my eye on these cordless Flex polishers for a while now.
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...ishers-germany ![]() However, I can't seem to understand why these are almost twice the price in Australia compared to what they sell for in the USA. I noticed this week that these Shine Mate cordless polishers are a new addition to Waxit's store. https://www.waxit.com.au/collections/shine-mate ![]() With both of these products, I like the cordless aspect and they look to be easier to handle. The Flex is a German brand but it wouldn't surprise me if these were made in China like the Shine Mates. I like to buy stuff that I know will perform for years to come but the price difference has me wondering. Adding something like this to the "maybe one day" list
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No difference with the tools I buy. German stuff is twice the price of US stuff. The German stuff has never failed but have had several defective US made tungsten chisels lately..
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Have been using Koch Chemie recently.
Really love the all purpose cleaner and the rust remover for more stubborn brake dust. Worth a try for sure.
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Wish there was a product which made bugs and miggies simply slid off the front of a vehicle not leaving any marks.
They are a bit thick in the air atm.
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I finally got to use DLUX yesterday on the plastic trims/wipers on the bimmer and the wifes CX5, the CX5 has alot of plastic trim.
Friggin brilliant product, best I've used imo..... Small bottle and all but goes a long way !
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How did you find the application process? I took me a bit to get confident with it.
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![]() Speaking of which, I took delivery of a few Chemical Guys products today. ![]() ![]() I have not used any anything from this brand before. I initially wanted one of their yellow detailing brushes and the screw on funnel but ended up with a few extra's to make the postage worthwhile.
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I didn't use the pad they supplied (not the cloths) for as you know its not flexible enough - (more so for the tyres imo and I won't be using DLUX for tyres)..... I tended to use old polishing pads - so I could shape it with my fingers and control on the edges. I allowed about 5 drops on a third of the pad to the edge - once I could get the spread coverage go over it a few times. I'd like to use it for the FGX front grill I'm thinking, maybe a couple of drops on a roound brush. Have you done the grills ?
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I used a make-up applicator to get into the intricate areas like the grill. ![]() https://www.google.ca/search?q=eye+s...w=1536&bih=722 Just say they are for you wife. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ok good tip, they'll think I'm nuts once I ask but they already think that what I do and spend on the cars.
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It would be a good idea to have a few of those applicators, they don't last long but do the job well.
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Thanks for the tips, dfb. After more than four hours of washing, polishing, bowdens flash prep, then a coat of lustre and finally jet, it looks pretty amazing. Tried taking a pic... cant really capture the depth of what it looks like.
Going to have to replace the perspex headlight protectors and number plate guards now, theyre looking a bit shabbier in comparison.
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Car Craft Auto Detailing review of the new Shine Mate Cordless polishers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2x-1FYJfEE&t=508s I'm thinking the 12mm 5" would be up my alley. https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...s-12mm-eb351-5
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Cleaning a glass panoramic roof...just use glass cleaner? Can they be clayed??
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![]() ![]() ![]() I've never been a big fan of cordless as I don't really see the point, but it seems they are becoming the new norm and with 2 batteries in the pack it's not like you'll run out of power at any point.
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I have a larger corded polisher, one of these would be an addition to help with smaller areas. I also like the idea of a better balanced machine, the battery adding weight to the tail end. What mini rotary to do have? I would love one of these Rupes Nano's. Sooooo expensive though! https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...oot-nano-ibrid ![]()
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Glass can be clayed and polished just like paint. Glass being far harder, there is less chance of inflicting marring as well. Just take not to heat the pad up too much.
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Waxit have 15% off store wide for black Friday starting today, with the sale lasting till 11.59 pm Friday.
Hmmmm, I think I will be making some pretty strong hints as to what I would like for my birthday and Christmas this year. ![]()
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I also have this one and find it hard to use at times as it jumps so much. Especially on the 1” pads.
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