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If you are new to polishing, I would stick with foam, wool and microfibre pads are generally used when more aggression is needed. Easiest way to buy pads when you need to set yourself up is in kit form. These two packages from Waxit allow you to choose pad size. Once you get comfortable with what you like or need, you can then order the pads individually. https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...ate-pad-refill https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...39349179547737 I have two containers full of pads. ![]() The top stack is for my old polisher in 6.5 inch size. The bottom container has pads for my new polishers. When I bought my new 3 and 5 inch machines, that meant I needed another collection of pads to suit. I bought the Shine Mate refill kits in 4 and 6 inch with the diamond pattern. To that, I added some ultra-soft 6 inch pads for wax/sealant application. Also worth noting that I have had great success with using Bowdens Microfibre Wash to clean used pads. I slosh a bit un-diluted onto the pad, work it in then rinse under running water. I will then throw them in the washing machine with the same detergent. Air dry them indoors and store in an airtight contain to avoid contamination.
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Restocking some favorites, and a new addition.
![]() I was late to the Bead Maker party but it has become a valuable product to have in the cabinet. I like how Bead Maker can be used quickly and easily on customer cars to ramp up some gloss and add a small amount of protection. On my own cars, I use it every second wash so as to not overdo it. It's pretty cost effective and available from a few different suppliers now, I bought with The Detail Store on this occasion. https://www.detailstore.com.au/colle...int-protectant Koch Chemie Insect and Dirt Remover is a beast at removing bugs. I use this when required on the front bumper, windscreen and wing mirrors to loosen but splatter, sometimes with the aid of a Jersey Bug Scrubber. https://www.detailstore.com.au/colle...-remover-750ml https://www.detailstore.com.au/colle...g-scrubber-pad After having to deal with some stubbornly dirty interior glass lately, Angelwax Vision is a pretty strong glass cleaner that should aid the process of clearing up neglected glass. A quick whiff of the product nearly burnt the lungs out of my chest! It's expensive but if it saves having to make 3 - 4 attempts at getting the glass clean, it will be money well spent. https://www.detailstore.com.au/colle...-cleaner-500ml
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Looking for some feedback on hydrophobic coatings.
Currently using either Bowdens fully slick and/or carpro elixir. Looking at other products like bowdens bead porn, what differences have people seen? Im finding bowdens boss gloss a handy quick detailer before applying that topup of water resistant coating, but to be honest, im not sure whether the differences in the products are really that noticeable.
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For longer lasting hydrophobic coatings you’ll want Flash Prep and Bead Machine. Fully slick is more based on getting that slick, deep finish from the paint, while bead machine is more focused on your hydrophobic protection.
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This side of a full-on Ceramic coating, I can't go past NV Nova Jet though for that sort of thing. It will last up to 6 months as a standalone or up to 3 months as a topper to other wax's and sealants. ![]() I have not used Jet for a while, I think I might get it out next time I wash the Mustang. ![]()
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I was using Turtle Wax on my grandfathers car for a while, it always produced great results with minimal effort.
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Supercheap have 30% off Bowdens products at the moment for those who are interested.
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/7-...-wk52-7dd#main
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This may seem a bit odd but does anyone wash their car in the rain? Obviously finishing off drying it under cover.
Our Escape is due for its 3 month check up on Monday and the weather is meant to be wet every day. I like to present my cars looking clean plus it has a few blemishes I want looked at that are best seen when it's clean. (likely from fallout, even though it apparently got detailed and ceramic coated) I can't see any issues with washing in the rain except weird looks from the neighbours ![]()
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![]() And my neighbors gave up with the weird looks long ago, they know what to expect now. ![]()
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Car Care Products have just introduced a competitor product the rather excellent Rupes iBrid Nano in the form of the Mint ProTools RO Polisher Nano Hybrid.
https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/m...no-hybrid.html ![]() ![]() This represents a pretty heft saving over the $1089 Rupes at $499.99. I have to say, they look very, very similar. ![]() ![]()
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$150 later...
![]() Not sure if the interior cleaner is the right product but was sure it was the brand that often gets recommended when I've asked about interior cleaning. Hopefully the rain is gone enough by tomorrow afternoon to test the new products out.
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Gave this stuff a go this morning. The cars not dirty as such it just picks up a cloudy film from being under the cover. A bit like fingerprints. I'm loathed to wash the car so tried this as a waterless wash. It took no time, worked a treat and I didn't have to leave the garage to do it. ![]()
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Well well well. That does look good. Should I get one of those instead of a 3 inch DA polisher? The obvious answer is get both but that’s not happening. I think I’ll still get the 3 incher as this seems more like a niche or luxury item. |
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![]() A nano polisher is a luxury, a nice thing to have for those small areas. You are going to 95 - 98 % of a car polished with a 3 and 5+ machine though.
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The 303 product you have in the pic is their interior cleaner, safe to use on all surfaces, even LCD screens. It will leave no residue behind. https://www.303products.com.au/produ...terior-cleaner 303 Interior Cleaner is different to 303 Automotive Protectant, which is generally used to protect and or revive interior trims. It will leave a slight sheen once applied, unlike the cleaner. https://www.303products.com.au/produ...otectant-30382
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Thanks for the clarification regarding the 303 products. They had the protectant there as well but I wasn't sure. Its probably more for the territory as its had a lot more wear and tear particularly in the high traffic areas like door sills and bottom of the A pillar area. I don't often go to supercheap and I hadn't seen the brand around in the other shops so just grabbed the cleaner.
The Escape I've just been using a damp microfibre cloth, given its brand new.
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Interesting test with Bowdens sealants. I think bead machine will be my next purchase once fully slick is used up.
https://youtu.be/21lQnf9f_QA
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So I applied some prep (wax and grease remover)......nup.....time for new windscreen?
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Given I've just bought a snow cannon, and looking at how easy the happy ending is to apply and finish, I reckon some of that will find its way in to my growing collection pretty soon.
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OK where are the Car Detailer Anonymous Meetings held?
My Mustang is at the Smash Repairs as it was rear ended, and I have a hire car. The car would have been clean enough for about 95% of the population but I had to give the interior a good going over. There were a couple smears and sticky patches on things, I had to clean them if I was driving the thing for a few weeks. A good vacuum unearthed a few surprises under the seats and a quick multipurpose clean followed by some Aerospace 303. It now looks new but what am I doing..... The final straw was when I washed it.....(why do you wash a hire car) but the water was flat on the surfaces and not sheeting off...I struggled with myself...i resisted...i won't do it, but the water didn't bead...i won't do it....I can't help it. It got a coat of CarPro Hydro2.
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Is it Atleast a nice rental?
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![]() But geez, even I don't detail a rental/loaner. ![]()
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Just wondering what the next step up on polishes is from Supercheap/Repco I gave the wife' car a wash, clay bar and polish with Ultimate Compound, it came up good but there is still a handful of small swirl marks visible if you look in the right light. I don't want to go too abrasive but would like to see them gone.
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I mention this stuff frequently, but Scholl S20 Black has the ability to cut back defects then finish down without leaving a haze that would need another pass with a finishing polish. Effectively a 1-Step polish it is also low dusting. Scale it's level of cut by choosing an appropriate pad. https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...-step-compound
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You're a better man than me for washing it though. I normally give my rentals back with square tyres and a burnt clutch ![]()
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