I'd be interested in your opinions of the Xmas tree wax, have a pot myself that I was going to break out today but it decided to rain..... Yet again!

I'd be interested in your opinions of the Xmas tree wax, have a pot myself that I was going to break out today but it decided to rain..... Yet again!

 

Sure - no problem Andy, i'll post a comment when i test them out. 

 

Same here weather wise....i was over helping Karl on his Dad's car today and the rain got in the way.     

Sure - no problem Andy, i'll post a comment when i test them out. [emoji106]

Same here weather wise....i was over helping Karl on his Dad's car today and the rain got in the way.

Appreciate the help today buddy! Looking forward to getting it finished!

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Yes indeed - very generous i must say.

Small panel pots... i'll pass them over to you when i've tried them. [emoji106]

Excellent! I'll look forward to it!

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Week 2 - Freebie bonus Waxes.....

Many thanks to Andy at CYR for these being added for me to try out!

Power Maxed Xmas tree wax and Monsoon wax samples:-

Xmas Tree Winter Carnauba Wax utilises Hydrophobic Beading Technology to give a quality water-proof finish and an effect that will leave you astonished. When combined with proper detailing techniques, Xmas Tree Winter Carnauba Wax offers the very best in car care and detailing products. Although Xmas Tree Winter Carnauba Wax is an excellent all-rounder, it has been developed by Power Maxed with a focus on delivering incredible water sheeting and beading technology.

Hydrophobic Beading Technology

Safe for use in direct sunlight

T1 Grade Brazilian Carnauba Wax

Easy Application & Removal

Made & Hand Poured in the UK

Durability: 3 to 4 months

Pine Scent

Monsoon Carnauba Wax utilises Hydrophobic Beading Technology to give a quality water-proof finish and an effect that will leave you astonished. When combined with proper detailing techniques, Monsoon Carnauba Wax offers the very best in car care and detailing products. Although Monsoon Carnauba wax is an excellent all-rounder, it has been developed by Power Maxed with a focus on delivering incredible water sheeting and beading technology.

Hydrophobic Beading Technology

Safe for use in direct sunlight

T1 Grade Brazilian Carnauba Wax

Easy Application & Removal

Made & Hand Poured in the UK

Durable up to 2 months

Brilliant Ste! You are going to be busy in the new year, at least it'll help work off the festive excesses!

Brilliant Ste! You are going to be busy in the new year, at least it'll help work off the festive excesses!

 

LOL.... yes, always good to be busy on the detailing front buddy!

 

With work out the way for a bit - looking forward to getting plenty done 

LOL.... yes, always good to be busy on the detailing front buddy!

With work out the way for a bit - looking forward to getting plenty done

Excellent. I'm still in work til the 19th but it will be quiet so I'll look forward to your reports to get me through the day mate.

Right Ste, you have an excessive number of products, you will never get through them all.

I officially volunteer as Guinea Pig, what is your Pre-Crimble diary looking like?

Right Ste, you have an excessive number of products, you will never get through them all.

I officially volunteer as Guinea Pig, what is your Pre-Crimble diary looking like?

 

 

hahaha - I like it - good to have you back online mate!

 

Far too many products and certainly too little time these days.

 

Guinea pig for new products or not - lets get a date for polishing up the Sparkly family taxi!

As always - would be a pleasure to help out.... so drop me a PM with some dates if you wish.

 

....not much to do here.... just some Xmas shopping and detail the house for the inlaws arriving!    

DAY 14:  Gtechniq C2v3 Liquid Crystal

 

 

Website blurb...

 

Quick Detailer With Maximum Protection.

C2v3 is based on the same pure monomolecular silicium (SI14) as C1 Crystal Lacquer and provides a non-yellowing, high gloss, dirt repelling coating that cross-links with all surfaces of your vehicle including bodywork, glass and trim. This sealant provides long lasting protection and exceptionally easy non-smearing application.

 

Features & Benefits:

• Ultra long lasting quick detail spray
• Easy to use - non-smear formula
• One thin layer provides gloss & protection
• Lasts up to 8 months!!
• Will not react with re-painted surface
• Can be layered to hide minor surface imperfections such as marring
• To use as drying aid dilute 1:2 & spray onto wet surface prior
• Supplied trigger spray.

 

 

 

Excellent gift!

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It's a nice product mate. You'll enjoy using it. Instant gloss and decent water behaviour. 8 months is unsurprisingly unrealistic, but durability is still decent.

DAY 15: Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray

 

 

Website Blurb....

Don't let ugly, soiled wheel wells ruin your beautiful detail job. After you have finishing cleaning, claying, polishing and waxing your car does it still lack a crisp, finished look? Chances are, it's not your paintwork or trim, it's those ugly wheel wells. You need to make them disappear. Here's the secret. While you're washing your wheels, spray Adams All Purpose Cleaner in your fender wells and give them a good scrubbing with a fender brush. Let the cleaner dwell while you clean the tire and wheel, then give everything a thorough rinsing. If your wheel wells are really nasty looking, scrub them twice. After washing, allow to air dry, blow dry or towel dry.

Once dry, spray a light coating of Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray to all areas of the fender well, then work the product in with an old towel. When you're finished, your black fender well liners will have a perfect satin black finish. They literally become invisible and no longer stand out where they can rob your car of its detailed beauty. Now you're ready to detail the rest of your car.

TIP: Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray isn't just for fender wells. It's also a great dressing for your engine compartment. After washing and drying your engine thoroughly, simply mist Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray over the entire area and wipe in well with an old towel. Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray makes plastic and rubber look new again, shines painted surfaces, and keeps aluminum and anodized parts from corroding. Do not spray Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray on a hot engine.

 

 

 

Many thanks to ShaunyShine for the donation..... top man!

 

Sounds a good product from the website blurb! Shaun really likes the stuff!

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Sounds a good product from the website blurb! Shaun really likes the stuff!

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Absolutely - can't thank Shaun enough for directing me to Adam's products.

 

Not the cheapest; so I tend to only buy when GB's are running - but never been disappointed with how they perform!

Absolutely - can't thank Shaun enough for directing me to Adam's products.

Not the cheapest; so I tend to only buy when GB's are running - but never been disappointed with how they perform! [emoji106]

That shampoo sample you gave me is lovely stuff I must admit!

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Oh yes - the Adam's Shampoo is superb and the QD is nice too

Enjoying seeing the daily updates, you really are lucky! I've been using the Adams H2O guard and gloss on the last couple of washes, lovely shine and some great beading too together with simple application. Liking their products at the moment.

Enjoying seeing the daily updates, you really are lucky! I've been using the Adams H2O guard and gloss on the last couple of washes, lovely shine and some great beading too together with simple application. Liking their products at the moment.

 

Hey Andy - glad you and some of the guys are enjoying the daily updates.

 

As you all know i enjoy my detailing and testing new products; but i'm very

impressed how much SWMBO has followed my detailing interest in 2015.

 

The ideas and list of products in the calendar are a great example of how she respects my hobby and interests.

The fact that she has gone out and connected with Andy at CleanYourRide and Shaun at ShaunyShine are impressive too.

 

Hopefully the list is useful to you and the regulars and provides some ideas and/or inspiration for your detailing too.

 

Cheers,

Ste.

DAY 16: Gtechniq W4 Citrus foam

 

 

Website blurb....

 

pH Neutral Citrus Foam Pre-Wash:

 

W4 Citrus Foam is a pH neutral formula that removes hard to shift grime, without damaging sealants, coatings or waxes. It combines an effective citrus degreaser with a strong foaming agent making it tough on road grime and bug spatter, but kind to waxes and coatings. It can be used at a dilution of up to 1:400 through a foam lance, or up to 1:25 through a pump sprayer.

 

Features & Benefits:

 

Removes road grime easily

Non-caustic formula

100% biodegradable

Storage and use:

 

Use in conjunction with a jet wash and snow foam lance out of direct sunlight

For light dirt we recommend a 1:400 dilution, and 1:200 for heavier soiling

Allow the foam to dwell on the surface for 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly

W4 can also be used with a pump sprayer at a dilution of 1:20

 

 

 

 

It's Back! Day off the Gtechniq yesterday?

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It's Back! Day off the Gtechniq yesterday?

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hahaha - funnily enough, that is EXACTLY what i said!!!     

Delayed Day 17 update due to Xmas shopping, one of the kids being ill and a night out!

 

Sorry guys.... uploading pics now and will post Day 17+18 shortly 

DAY 17:  TDG Mango Sudz PH Neutral Shampoo (plus FREE decal for the trolley)

 

 

Website Blurb...

 

Mango Sudz is a sweet mango and passionfruit scented shampoo that cuts though dirt with ease.

Despite its high cleaning power, it will not strip existing layers of wax.

Special lubricants help glide effortlessly over exterior surfaces, while the long lasting sudz help to lift dirt away.

This shampoo also works out pretty economical, boasting upto 50 washes per bottle.

 

HOW TO USE: 

TDG recommend firstly using a prewash snowfoam to soften the dirt and remove most the bulk with jetwash, for best results add 10-15ml to a bucket of warm water, quick blast from jet to aid the sudz, apply the product to your cars surface using a merino wool wash mitt starting from the top working your way down, rinsing the mitt regularly to reduce scratching, then finally rinse off with open ended hose ready for the drying stage.

 

 

Bet that smells lovely!!

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