Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Dalgety Bay
Posts: 817
Wash and wax
Ok folks what are your tips for keeping the disco in tip top . Thinking of treating her to a good wash and polish, clay bar etc. What products do you all use on here ?
28th Jun 2016 12:45 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8110
I too would like to know the answer to this, particularly the clay bar, any difference in make? how long do they last? What size is neede? What is the procedure? What is the best detailer for a black Disco?It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
28th Jun 2016 2:45 pm
npinks
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 1943
some form of jet wash and a wash down with a 2 bucket setup (one for dirty water, one with the suds in)
Then a fallout remover (iron-x or similar)
Then jet washed down
Then Tar Remover with a soft cloth
Washed down and jet washed
Clay cloth (like a bar, but 10 times faster and can be rinsed if dropped)
Washed again
Dried using a plush drying towel
Taped up and machine polished (meguiers microfibre pad polishing system)
Buffed off
GTechniq C2 or similar to finish
now thats what i would do if i had the time..... im going to really have to make time and get this done, been nearly two years since the last wash, in-between me letting dealers do it
28th Jun 2016 3:34 pm
npinks
Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
Posts: 1943
M3DPO wrote:
I too would like to know the answer to this, particularly the clay bar, any difference in make? how long do they last? What size is neede? What is the procedure? What is the best detailer for a black Disco?
If you mean polish, for black, you can't got far wrong with Poor Boys Black hole as a polish, it gives a great finish, but does have fillers which microscopically fills the swirls to make them less visible, but your going to need to seal the paint afterwards, with a wax or sealent
28th Jun 2016 3:38 pm
JimmyP
Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Walsall
Posts: 218
When I ran out of the Sonax Plastic Restorer Gel I replaced it with a pot of Black To The Future - goes on easier and seems to last a bit longer but the results are pretty much the same.Previously owned an '08 D3 HSE in Stornoway grey but jumped ship to see what the Swedes have to offer.
28th Jun 2016 4:00 pm
Eagle_D4_Conversion
Member Since: 01 Jun 2016
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 82
I have a Java Black D3 and use the following:-
Full wash and rinse.
Use drying cloth/blanket
AutoGlym detailer and clay bar (wipe dry with cloth)
AutoGlym super resin polish (Twice)
Dodo Juice purple haze wax
It's not a quick job but your paintwork will thank you for it. Someone also suggested using a sealant after the wax but I haven't tried that just yet.
28th Jun 2016 4:29 pm
BIGDAZ1971
Member Since: 17 May 2015
Location: stoke-on-trent
Posts: 30
i have a java black disco and swear by poorboys black hole and natty paste carnt beat it ,covers a lot of swirls and marks up
28th Jun 2016 5:51 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Eagle_D4_Conversion wrote:
Someone also suggested using a sealant after the wax but I haven't tried that just yet.
Use the sealant before the wax, give it time to cure first though
28th Jun 2016 5:55 pm
Dannyson
Member Since: 15 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Have a look at 'Detailing World' - its an any opener ...... but for me of late - lifes just too short to do so much fannying around - been there done that - 10 minutes down the road here in Cornwall I may have well not bothered what with the mud on the roads and constant sand/salt spray (I know the more you do to protect and all that..... easier to clean/less damage etc etc...)
Just now use two buckets - 'no rinse' in one ..... never a sponge or leather - big fluffy 'micro-fibre type towel (for 'drying") that can be draped over bonnet and pulled back in one sweep. 'Polished' twice a year- and if its not too sandy maybe a once over with a 'quick detail' spray ..... if I think I can get away with it by not adding too many more swirls.... doesn't happen very often now I'm here on the coast! 2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
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28th Jun 2016 11:02 pm
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6261
I use Gyeon bathe+ shampoo, sometimes Meguires ultimate compound polish to get rid of small swirls and always finish with Gyeon cure silicon sealant, which lasts about 12 weeks. Puts a nice shine on it, though at the moment it's looking a bit rough.
I should add I use Gyeon edge less microfibre towels, a lambs wool wash mitt and Bilt Hamber autowheel, brilliant for getting rid of the brake dust. Spray on and it turns bright purple as it works.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
29th Jun 2016 11:50 am
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
I have a detailer who comes occasionally but when i wash i use
1. Autobrite Multi Purpose Cleaner on bad areas followed by
2. Autobrite Snowfoam
Dwell for 10 minutes then jet off
3. Autobrite Iron Remover (cant remember name) on wheels then agitate with brush. Also sprayed around wheels
4. Jet off
5. Wash Two buckets - Both with grid guards - One just water, other has Autobrite Banana Gloss Shampoo
6. Jet off after wash
7. Auto brite grim reaper plush drying towel
8. Air blower to remove rain from remaining areas
9. Project 32 enhancing spray
Car is waxed with Autobrite Abyss
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29th Jun 2016 12:05 pm
sycove
Member Since: 25 Mar 2015
Location: Burntisland
Posts: 396
I can highly recommend the clay cloth company, their products and prices are great and after spending a fortune on other products that don't live up to the hype, their Killerwaxx range is amazing.
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4398
A clay glove is much quicker - spray some lube on give it a good rub and bingo, good as new.
(follow up with quick polish and wax to seal)
29th Jun 2016 2:23 pm
philby258
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Stockport cheshire
Posts: 654
J77 wrote:
I use Gyeon bathe+ shampoo, sometimes Meguires ultimate compound polish to get rid of small swirls and always finish with Gyeon cure silicon sealant, which lasts about 12 weeks. Puts a nice shine on it, though at the moment it's looking a bit rough.
I should add I use Gyeon edge less microfibre towels, a lambs wool wash mitt and Bilt Hamber autowheel, brilliant for getting rid of the brake dust. Spray on and it turns bright purple as it works.
All very nice but how the hell do you shoe horn it into that parking space
29th Jun 2016 11:45 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
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