MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: Carrera2RS on September 03, 2011, 11:30:42 am
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I couldn't find the last APC that was recommended for my mini detail next weekend. Can anyone tell me if I can use this product on my GTi to clean before claying and waxing it has Limonene.
Many Thanks
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Will be fine :happy2:
Just make sure it isn't the bleach stuff. The bottles are VERY similar
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Great, tks :happy2:
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Any advantage in increasing the strength when making up ?
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I use 1:10 for most things eg cleaning the plastic/rubber trim. I use 1:4 but only if stripping down LSP and then use it as a pre-wash.
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What is LSP ?!
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Last Stage Protection
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Tks,
So I take it if you want to strip and start again 1:4 is the way to go ?
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Yeah but I also de-tar, clay, polish and use a paint cleanser - all of which should definitely strip any LSP! :grin:
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What paint cleanser do you use stealth?
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I use Lime Prime or Lime Prime Lite. Easy to use provided you don't make the mistake I did. Before the first Inters show I went to, machined the car and applied Lime Prime. It said to apply, allow to haze and buff. Which was wrong because it set like rock once hazed. Complete PITA to take off and I gave up because I was so frustrated by it. I now apply a small amount to the panel and then "work it in".
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Whats the best detar ?
Woudln't APC three times over and clay bring the paint up ready for somethig like a Zymol HD Cleanse then wax ?
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I use autosmart tardis. APC wouldn't remove everything. Claying causes micromarring and swirls so you'd need to polish too.
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Tks, Tadis looks pretty aggressive can an amateur use without damage ?
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Just don't drink it. Or leave it on too long. No need to dilute but chuck the MF away after use. If you pour the stuff from the container into say a spray bottle, decant any remaining tardis back into the container and rinse out the bottle, including pumping water through the spray head. Otherwise you'll find Tardis has eaten through the seals!
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Just don't drink it. Or leave it on too long. No need to dilute but chuck the MF away after use. If you pour the stuff from the container into say a spray bottle, decant any remaining tardis back into the container and rinse out the bottle, including pumping water through the spray head. Otherwise you'll find Tardis has eaten through the seals!
Thanks for that tip, not the bit about avoiding drinking it - i'd just about worked that out for myself though i did wonder if it would make for a smoother alternative to meths :laugh:
No the bit about the bottle. Possibly too late for the bottle i've currently had it sat in for 2 weeks but at least i won't ruin a 2nd :grin:
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Empty the bottle, rinse it out several times, fill with water and spray the water out. It might not be too late.
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Just APC'd twice then cleaned, all wax gone ! I used 1/3 of a bottle for each wash, lots of sponge rubbing then Zymol Clay followed by Zymol HD cleanse and now has a top coat of Zymol Carbon wax. Looking amazing
Is it worth putting more than one coat of wax on ? How long between coats ?
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I always put two coats on ensure maximum coverage - you might've missed some spots or applied too thinly in some areas, so a second coat is always worthwhile.
I also tend to let the first layer fully cure. This is usually around 48 hours, which generally means the following weekend for me.
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Before......
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After ......
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Jesus that's shiney mate! What products did you use? I've taken the day off tomorrow to get my Dbp spotless - if the weather holds!
Andy
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1. Ecover APC 4:1 three washes, sills, front lower and door bottoms and skirts tar remover
2. Zymol Clay all panels
3. Zymol HD Cleanse, two coats and local polishing
4. Zymol Carbon wax, two coats
The only thing I need is something to deal with mini stone chips from lots of motorway miles.