Chris_a_73's Ibiza Reader's Ride!

[Blanco92]

I'm also looking at getting CG Wheel Guard.

Detailing is just a total moneypit

 

[suj]

C5 wheel armour is just out this world Chris, as it chemically bonds (crystalises, look in the car care section, I put pics someone posted of it when it crystalising when lid was left off lol

Lasts a year, so good value for money IMO

 

[Chris_a_73]

Okay I managed to hold off ordering, just to make sure I've got all bases covered. This is a list of what I have and am planning to get.

Snow foam: Magifoam
Bodywork Shampoo: AG shampoo
Wheel sealant: CG wheel guard (c5 is a bit expensive)
APC: Tesco daisy (apparently good for APC)
Alloy cleaner: Brite gel
Trim / tyre dressing: CG New look gel
Pre-wax cleanser: Lime prime Lite
Wax: AG HD
Machine polisher: DAS-6 Pro
Polish: Menzerna bundle with the machine polisher.
Pads: 3 grades of Lake County Pads (cutting, polishing, finishing)
IPA
Quick detailer: FK425
Glass polish: Cerium Oxide
Glass cleaner: AG fast glass
Glass sealant: Autobrite Repel
Interior smell: CG 'stripper scent' for lolz
Tape: 3M 3434
Accessories: Detailing brush (for vents/badges), 15 ultra plush microfibres, 1 meg wash mitt, 4 Monza lamb wool wash mitts, 4 foam applicators, large alloy cleaning brush, AG alloy brush, Kent water blade, 2 large drying towels, sponges for tyres. And I think that's it. Detailing certainly ain't a poor mans hobby is it... >.<

Anything I should add/subtract?

Cheers

 

[Chris_a_73]

Okay I bit the bullet and went for it!

Bought;

DAS-6 Pro Lake County and Menzerna Kit
Bilt Hamber Soft Auto Clay
Chemical Guys Wheel Guard
Chemical Guys Microfibre Wash & Rejuvenator
Chemical Guys Jet Seal 109
Chemical Guys Trim New Look Gel
Dodo Juice Lime Prime Lite
Detailing brush
6 Foam applicators
3M 3434 tape
IPA
Spray bottle for IPA
Dispensers for polish


Came to a grand total of £275.


Brb whilst I get a bandage for my wallet


I guess at least now, I can freelance myself as a detailer (once I get the practice in) to friends and family at £30-40 a time

 

[andy17]

Okay I bit the bullet and went for it!

Bought;

DAS-6 Pro Lake County and Menzerna Kit
Bilt Hamber Soft Auto Clay
Chemical Guys Wheel Guard
Chemical Guys Microfibre Wash & Rejuvenator
Chemical Guys Jet Seal 109
Chemical Guys Trim New Look Gel
Dodo Juice Lime Prime Lite
Detailing brush
6 Foam applicators
3M 3434 tape
IPA
Spray bottle for IPA
Dispensers for polish


Came to a grand total of £275.


Brb whilst I get a bandage for my wallet


I guess at least now, I can freelance myself as a detailer (once I get the practice in) to friends and family at £30-40 a time

You must be a mad man!

Expecting some seriously good results

 

[Chris_a_73]

Hah yeah perhaps. My friends all think I'm weird for keeping my car so clean..

They ask my why I do, and say all they use is water and a sponge. and sometimes fairy liquid

They laughed at me even when I mentioned 'car bodywork shampoo'

I feel bad for their future cars...

 

[andy17]

Hah yeah perhaps. My friends all think I'm weird for keeping my car so clean..

They ask my why I do, and say all they use is water and a sponge. and sometimes fairy liquid

They laughed at me even when I mentioned 'car bodywork shampoo'

I feel bad for their future cars...

Some potential business for you there then if you can convince them

One extreme to the other really. Im happy sat in middle ground car shampoo, polish and wax

 

[Blanco92]

My friends all think I'm weird for keeping my car so clean..

I know!

Mine friends think I'm a wee bit OCD on keeping the car clean too, always seem to say "looking fresh this laaaaaaaad!" but a couple of my friends get the picture and appreciate the effort, as it is my baby after all.

 

[rf860]

@ Chris & Blanco - snap! Why don't people get it lol. This may sound weird, but i would actually like to take all the company cars in my work home and give them a good detail lol - they certainly need it!

 

[Chris_a_73]

You've got it lucky though... Black paint shows dirt wayyyy more than metallic silver/light blue

 

[Chris_a_73]

Oh and Ross, I pity you, with the white car. You even beat me there

 

[rf860]

Tell me about it! Was spotless after i waxed it all day on saturday until i left for work this morning and its filthy again Weather up here is crazy just now, 70+mph winds and raining cats and dogs all day.

 

[abhardwaj1990]

Okay I bit the bullet and went for it!

Bought;

DAS-6 Pro Lake County and Menzerna Kit
Bilt Hamber Soft Auto Clay
Chemical Guys Wheel Guard
Chemical Guys Microfibre Wash & Rejuvenator
Chemical Guys Jet Seal 109
Chemical Guys Trim New Look Gel
Dodo Juice Lime Prime Lite
Detailing brush
6 Foam applicators
3M 3434 tape
IPA
Spray bottle for IPA
Dispensers for polish


Came to a grand total of £275.


Brb whilst I get a bandage for my wallet


I guess at least now, I can freelance myself as a detailer (once I get the practice in) to friends and family at £30-40 a time

Mine came to about £350 lol, but included lighting etc aswell....it's at that point I thought I could do other peoples cars...I've broken even now

 

[Chris_a_73]

Already got lighting

Garage strip lighting and bought a 500w halogen site light

 

[BeezaDave]

Bought a few bits myself the other day:

Bilt hamber regular clay (never been clayed in 7 years of life so went for regular)
AG bodywash shampoo
AG SRP
AG EGP (wanted HD wax but wallet couldn't do it)
AG fast glass
AG interior shampoo
AG odour neutraliser
AG autofresh
Turtle wax bug and tar remover
Halfords engine cleaner
and
polishing cloth
dusting cloth

everything will be done by hand cos cant afford a machine haha. not going for a professional detail by any means, just want to get the car relatively clean.

NOOB question - what should i use to apply/buff out the polish/wax??
also any good cheap APC??

 

[Blanco92]

AG EGP (wanted HD wax but wallet couldn't do it)

Get Collinite 476S wax instead then, works very well, only costs £10-£15 and by far outlasts the HD wax! It's been on the 'rents A6 8 months and it's still beading well!

NOOB question - what should i use to apply/buff out the polish/wax??

Apply the polish with microfibre cloths, and buff with nice clean ones, I had a stack of 20-30 MF cloths ready when the A6 mentioned above was detailed!

I'd apply wax with either an MF pad or a foam pad though, then buff with MF cloths. The pads allow you to waste less wax when applying, so your tin lasts longer.

See link HERE for what I bought, Colli 476S wax kit with applicator pads and MF cloths. Or HERE for the wax on it's own.

 

[BeezaDave]

Get Collinite 476S wax instead then, works very well, only costs £10-£15 and by far outlasts the HD wax! It's been on the 'rents A6 8 months and it's still beading well!

Apply the polish with microfibre cloths, and buff with nice clean ones, I had a stack of 20-30 MF cloths ready when the A6 mentioned above was detailed!

I'd apply wax with either an MF pad or a foam pad though, then buff with MF cloths. The pads allow you to waste less wax when applying, so your tin lasts longer.

See link HERE for what I bought, Colli 476S wax kit with applicator pads and MF cloths. Or HERE for the wax on it's own.

cheers for that lad. iv never clayed, polished or waxed a car before so this will be an experience haha. will get the collinite next time, thanks Chris

 

[Chris_a_73]

So I just got e-mails from CleanYourCar.com and PolishYourCar.com...... Both my orders are being delivered tomorrow

I'm in two minds whether to admit to my parents how much I've spent on car cleaning stuff.... Meh oh well lol

 

[rf860]

I would'nt.

 

[Chris_a_73]

I can simply say it's a small business venture for the Summer holidays Plus the DAS-6 will last years, as well as some of the products. . I don't drink often or do drugs, don't smoke or anything like that, so I guess I can spend my money on something I like

I have 'friends' who spent £200-300 on weed in a couple of weeks.... And when you think I spent £300 on detailing stuff which will last me several YEARS, it kinda puts it into perspective.