Rsi huntered wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:27 am
Hi Guys,
So I need something to use on for removing the sponge like piece that is under the rear number plate holder on my car......
I cant post pic's cause I don't have an account anymore but if I were to explain were it is :
When you remove the rear holder the number plate holder comes off and underneath the holder there is a soft sponge thing stuck to avoid rattle im assuming(this is what I want off), I pealed it off BUT the part that is stuck on body work is still there and the outer came off
What can I get from Crazy detailer that will help remove as safe as possible....
Can I use anything to make it soft prior to scraping it off with the plastic blade(water/apc....etc?)
Some heat usually helps sticky stuff to release easier....
But a trick is to take some cotton wool pads/discs from the Mrs (or your own metrosexual face cleansing stash #notjudging) and saturate it with some tar remover and then stick that to the area.
That way you increase contact/dwell time and let the product soften up the residue reducing the need to 'scrape'
Rsi huntered wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:27 am
Hi Guys,
So I need something to use on for removing the sponge like piece that is under the rear number plate holder on my car......
I cant post pic's cause I don't have an account anymore but if I were to explain were it is :
When you remove the rear holder the number plate holder comes off and underneath the holder there is a soft sponge thing stuck to avoid rattle im assuming(this is what I want off), I pealed it off BUT the part that is stuck on body work is still there and the outer came off
What can I get from Crazy detailer that will help remove as safe as possible....
Can I use anything to make it soft prior to scraping it off with the plastic blade(water/apc....etc?)
Some heat usually helps sticky stuff to release easier....
But a trick is to take some cotton wool pads/discs from the Mrs (or your own metrosexual face cleansing stash #notjudging) and saturate it with some tar remover and then stick that to the area.
That way you increase contact/dwell time and let the product soften up the residue reducing the need to 'scrape'
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^^^ that was suppose to be a secret Lawrence
Thanks a mill, will go to crazydetailer this week to get the stuff.
Golf 6 Ed. 35 - 2013 (FR&R Tuned)
Tiguan 2018 R-Line
Polo 6C Ex 2004 Golf 1 Baby 1.4i +VAT 76.3 WHP@K.A.R
Polo 2008(9n3)Ex:-(
Golf 1(2 door)branch,exhaust,domingo's,leather seats,electric windows, 2.0L 16v ( sold ) Ex.
Golf 2 2L 16v full house(RIP) Ex
Jetta 2 1.8 16v full house(sold) Ex
I recently bought a 'molten orange' Fiesta ST, with dirty seats. Its a common occurrence in the fiestas...
What would be the best way to tackle the seats? I am planning on spraying APC onto the seats, agitating with a brush and wiping away with a microfibre towel. Followed by using my wet/dry vac to remove any excess water. Can I repeat this step until the seats look clean/uniform?
ALSO;
What would be a good 'starter wax' to invest in? I will get the car corrected next year, but for now I need a post wash wax/sealant? Recommendations from CrazyDetails store welcome, since I am already picking up some basic car care goodies from them.
Wax or sealant i tend to look at collonite, recently tried Meguires ultimate spray wax too...
Also a fan of the Fusso soft99 stuff...but thats pricey..
NHB_R wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:36 pm
Wax or sealant i tend to look at collonite, recently tried Meguires ultimate spray wax too...
Also a fan of the Fusso soft99 stuff...but thats pricey..
Got a whole goodie bag (or rather bucket) at Crazy Detailer. Car is looking fresh and clean now. All waxed up with collinite 845. Seats washed and interior cleaned and dressed with some water based dressing.
Next weekend its the carpets, boot and engine bay. Then all that was the previous owner would be washed away.
PoloRolo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:16 am
+1 for the Collinite 845. For the price, ease of application and how little you use per application it's very worth it.
We did 2 fiesta STs and I dropped the bottle. Less than 1cm out... Win win win!
Since i got my 1er, it has had a couple of scratches in the paint thats not that deep, surface scratches. I have tried using my simple shield orbital polisher with some cheap compound polish but it seems the BMW paint is quiet hard.
Any idea what i can use to either hand polish or perhaps use the orbital polisher to just get the scratches out or lighter.
With the car being a dark colour, the scratches can be seen easily when close to the car and it grinds my nuts!
Stompie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:14 am
Hozit guys,
Since i got my 1er, it has had a couple of scratches in the paint thats not that deep, surface scratches. I have tried using my simple shield orbital polisher with some cheap compound polish but it seems the BMW paint is quiet hard.
Any idea what i can use to either hand polish or perhaps use the orbital polisher to just get the scratches out or lighter.
With the car being a dark colour, the scratches can be seen easily when close to the car and it grinds my nuts!
The shield polisher should get the job done, you just need a pad like a scholl purple spider and a compound like menzerna 400, carpro clearcut, megs 105 etc
2001 'rolla 160 gle (ex)
2000 'rolla facelift RSi (ex. miss this) - exhaust and vernier
2005 old schooled caddy (ex)
2001 'rolla RXi airbag spec (ex) - exhaust, vernier, cai
1995 vw golf 1 ((ex)
2006 seat ibiza FR 1.9 TDI (current) - cupra FMIC, straight pipe, RK mild nandos chicken sauce 132wkw, 426nm
2012 Audi A1 1.6 TDI (stock as they come)
Stompie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:14 am
Hozit guys,
Since i got my 1er, it has had a couple of scratches in the paint thats not that deep, surface scratches. I have tried using my simple shield orbital polisher with some cheap compound polish but it seems the BMW paint is quiet hard.
Any idea what i can use to either hand polish or perhaps use the orbital polisher to just get the scratches out or lighter.
With the car being a dark colour, the scratches can be seen easily when close to the car and it grinds my nuts!
The shield polisher should get the job done, you just need a pad like a scholl purple spider and a compound like menzerna 400, carpro clearcut, megs 105 etc
I think he meant the shield one that you buy from games for 299 bucks that thing is not good enough to even apply wax had it and gave it away..
you will Need the proper detailing machines or if you dont send it to a detailer.
other option but this wont take out the scratches but merely make the paint look better, Autoglym hand polish will work fine. you ca get this from Crazydetail
Golf 6 Ed. 35 - 2013 (FR&R Tuned)
Tiguan 2018 R-Line
Polo 6C Ex 2004 Golf 1 Baby 1.4i +VAT 76.3 WHP@K.A.R
Polo 2008(9n3)Ex:-(
Golf 1(2 door)branch,exhaust,domingo's,leather seats,electric windows, 2.0L 16v ( sold ) Ex.
Golf 2 2L 16v full house(RIP) Ex
Jetta 2 1.8 16v full house(sold) Ex
Stompie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:14 am
Hozit guys,
Since i got my 1er, it has had a couple of scratches in the paint thats not that deep, surface scratches. I have tried using my simple shield orbital polisher with some cheap compound polish but it seems the BMW paint is quiet hard.
Any idea what i can use to either hand polish or perhaps use the orbital polisher to just get the scratches out or lighter.
With the car being a dark colour, the scratches can be seen easily when close to the car and it grinds my nuts!
The shield polisher should get the job done, you just need a pad like a scholl purple spider and a compound like menzerna 400, carpro clearcut, megs 105 etc
I think he meant the shield one that you buy from games for 299 bucks that thing is not good enough to even apply wax had it and gave it away..
you will Need the proper detailing machines or if you dont send it to a detailer.
other option but this wont take out the scratches but merely make the paint look better, Autoglym hand polish will work fine. you ca get this from Crazydetail
Ey the body shaker
2001 'rolla 160 gle (ex)
2000 'rolla facelift RSi (ex. miss this) - exhaust and vernier
2005 old schooled caddy (ex)
2001 'rolla RXi airbag spec (ex) - exhaust, vernier, cai
1995 vw golf 1 ((ex)
2006 seat ibiza FR 1.9 TDI (current) - cupra FMIC, straight pipe, RK mild nandos chicken sauce 132wkw, 426nm
2012 Audi A1 1.6 TDI (stock as they come)
PoloB wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:27 am
Hi, This has probably been asked somewhere before, But what hand polish is best to use to polish your car with?
Diamond guard, McGuire's Auto glym?
If you say McGuire's please list which one as they have such a big range I do not know what to use.
Sorry if this is posted on the wrong place but seems like the most relevant topic.
Thanx
Autoglym
Golf 6 Ed. 35 - 2013 (FR&R Tuned)
Tiguan 2018 R-Line
Polo 6C Ex 2004 Golf 1 Baby 1.4i +VAT 76.3 WHP@K.A.R
Polo 2008(9n3)Ex:-(
Golf 1(2 door)branch,exhaust,domingo's,leather seats,electric windows, 2.0L 16v ( sold ) Ex.
Golf 2 2L 16v full house(RIP) Ex
Jetta 2 1.8 16v full house(sold) Ex
Morning gents. Thanks again for all the great advise, my black car and I are indebted.
Anyway, I've seen this low cost DA at CD, Torkcraft for 1k. Would it be worth the investment to correct a few moderate swirls or should i just keep going by hand? I've only got about 2 or 3 months to go till i cover the rest of the car by hand
Using Ultimate compound and Ultimate polish. Already decontiminated with the tips I learned here ( clay + iron x)
Reds wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:11 am
Morning gents. Thanks again for all the great advise, my black car and I are indebted.
Anyway, I've seen this low cost DA at CD, Torkcraft for 1k. Would it be worth the investment to correct a few moderate swirls or should i just keep going by hand? I've only got about 2 or 3 months to go till i cover the rest of the car by hand
Using Ultimate compound and Ultimate polish. Already decontiminated with the tips I learned here ( clay + iron x)
on the "2 to 3 months"
best people to speak to in regards to the machine would actually be Pravin from crazy detailer, he will guide you on this machine on the pro's and con's and what it can be used for.
good luck bud
Golf 6 Ed. 35 - 2013 (FR&R Tuned)
Tiguan 2018 R-Line
Polo 6C Ex 2004 Golf 1 Baby 1.4i +VAT 76.3 WHP@K.A.R
Polo 2008(9n3)Ex:-(
Golf 1(2 door)branch,exhaust,domingo's,leather seats,electric windows, 2.0L 16v ( sold ) Ex.
Golf 2 2L 16v full house(RIP) Ex
Jetta 2 1.8 16v full house(sold) Ex