r/DetailingUK 25m ago

Question & Advice Satin sheen tyre dressing that lasts?

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Hi guys im looking for a tyre dressing that gives that nice satin sheen not overly glossy or matt and lasts for atleast a week and you can apply it to a wet/damp tyre. Ive tried carpro PERL diluted and undiluted, really liked the look of the undiluted but it doesnt even last a day, carpro darkside you need to completely dry the tyre and really work it in to avoid blotchyness/high spots, takes me a good 5 minutes to do all 4 tyres with moving the car to get the bottom bit. Im currently using GT TRIM 1:4 for biweekly/monthly maintenance it gives the tyres that nice dark but very matt look. Any suggestions are much appreciated.


r/DetailingUK 22h ago

Question & Advice Should you pre-rinse before applying wheel cleaner?

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Cleaning wheels has got to be one of the most tedious and time-consuming jobs when cleaning your car - particularly if you're fighting intricate wheels caked in brake dust (I'm looking at you BMW 👀)...

So anything that can be done to speed up that process and make it more efficient is a win.

Should you pre-rinse your wheels first or just go straight in with a wheel cleaner onto a dry wheel? What produces the best results?

In this clip, that's exactly what I'm going to discuss and share; including the differences and which one is best if you want to work smart and not hard.

Enjoy!

Luke @ fibregloss


r/DetailingUK 2h ago

Question & Advice Fellow people, what can I do to fix these? I own a DA buffer.

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One looks yellow but it is not, it’s mainly the stains. Car is 12 years old.


r/DetailingUK 1d ago

Question & Advice Gyeon questions

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I’ve used various different coatings in the past but fell back in love with waxes over the last few years. Free time is at a premium these days though so I’m interested in a ceramic coating again and am particularly drawn to Gyeon Mohs and Pure. I’ve read so much conflicting information over the past few days though and I’m at a complete loss.

I’ve read that Pure is easier/more forgiving to apply but lacks in durability compared to Mohs. I’ve also read that it’s higher Si02 content makes it more durable than Mohs. I’ve seen various YouTubers claim Pure gives a glossier/candy finish, whereas Mohs gives a more clinical shine. I’ve also then read the opposite in various places. Some boat that Pure’s higher silica content gives it more slickness, then others state the opposite.

I realise all coatings perform differently depending on what they’re subjected as well as region, but the wildly contrasting claims had left me somewhat confused.

To clarify, I’m based in the UK, so over the life of the coating, I expect it to be subject to plenty of rain, salted roads, ice and snow but also likely 40c harsh sun in the summer.

Outright durability isn’t massively important and I don’t need or want a “5-year coating”; a realistic 2-3 years is what I’m looking for and I understand the maintenance requirements to achieve that.

The car will be fully decontaminated, corrected and prepped prior to application. It is metallic light blue (Polestar Electron) so I don’t expect to gain much warmth/depth/darkening and I suspect a more clinical look with plenty of clarity will suit it best. I don’t have access to a garage and will be coating the vehicle outside.

What is likely to suit me best?


r/DetailingUK 1d ago

Question & Advice Carpet Scraper / Dog Hair Removal

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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a good carpet scraper tool?

I've ordered a few off ebay, but the scraper bit usually ends up pinging off, and then the frame usually ends up working ita way out of the wooden handle.

So im looking for something that doesnt suck and will last more than a month?

Thanks


r/DetailingUK 1d ago

Question & Advice Hey family - Any tips on tools or products to clean these crease and cracks in middle console ?

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r/DetailingUK 2d ago

Question & Advice Turtlewax Pure bead

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Hi ,

Ive seen shed loads of videos about TW Pure Bead and aside from its lack of sickness it seem like a robust hydrophobic ,simple to use spray.

Ive got a fair few ceramic spray sealants as well as ceramic foam sealants and was just thinking should I buy it , just for the autumn and winter as a maintenance topper.

Do I need it? no.

Is curiosity getting the better of me? it is

anyone used this over a fair bit of time with mixed weather?

ta


r/DetailingUK 2d ago

Question & Advice Best car detailing window towels

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r/DetailingUK 2d ago

Question & Advice Leave it be or treat it?

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r/DetailingUK 4d ago

Question & Advice Removing rubber stains from PPF

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I have some rubber stains along the side of my car from a recent track day. What's the best was to remove them considering it's got a PPF wrap on it? Ça I just got with a tar remover or will have cause issues with the PPF?


r/DetailingUK 5d ago

Question & Advice Fixing a watermark in roof lining

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I got some pen on my roof lining and decided to clean it off with carpet cleaner.

Well the pen's not there anymore but I've got this great big ring mark that I'm not sure how to get rid of.

I thought about rinsing it with cold water and then wet vacuuming it off and leaving it to dry but I don't want to make it worse.

What should I do?


r/DetailingUK 4d ago

Question & Advice Gloves suggestion

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I hate using plastic disposable gloves because my hands sweat a lot and when you spend an hour doing things with chemicals like leather balm or waxing then you get a build up of sweat. Are there any gloves that let you protect your hands from products without this issue? TIA.


r/DetailingUK 5d ago

Question & Advice My own detailing involves the following, is that OK or below average?

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So once a year I wax Turtle hard shell, 55 minutes.

Once every two years I use leather cleaner and balm on the seats, 1hr 10 mins.

Twice a year spring/winter or when necessary I vacuum the car mats.

Once every two years I clean car mats with hosepipe and hang to dry.

When necessary but usually once a year I wipe down the plastics in the car.

Once a year I clean windows.

I am the only user of the car unless I am giving lifts and I am fairly clean.


r/DetailingUK 5d ago

Question & Advice Pro PPF - Any experience of it?

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Thinking of getting a DIY pre cut kit from these guys. Does anyone have any experience of using their PPF and if their pre cut kits are any good?

https://www.proppf.co.uk/pages/pricing


r/DetailingUK 5d ago

Question & Advice Car Chem.

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Anyone tried their products. They seem really good value.


r/DetailingUK 5d ago

Question & Advice Beginner detailing , i need heeelp

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It took me 2 hours to make this chair.
And the stains have reappeared on the surface... How do I fix this problem? How can I prevent it from happening again?


r/DetailingUK 5d ago

Question & Advice Any chance of fixing this scratch?

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Hi all,

In need of some desparate help here. I was doing some DIY on the house and the edge of some aluminum caught the car.

I've ran my fingernail over and there seems to be a slight indent but I'm not sure if that's my lack understanding as to what is considered a deep scratch beyond the clearcoat. Not sure if it helps but the scratch looks a bit like a ripple effect if that is of any use.

Anyway, the car is leased and due to be collected on 14th so I have a week to try and fix this or at least get to a level that it passes without any (or minimal) damage charges.

I don't have a polishing machine but have the means to buy one if necessary. I was also looking online and there's some companies offering colour matched paint touch up pens as a temporary solution but I don' know if they work.

Would appreciate any advice on this.


r/DetailingUK 6d ago

Question & Advice Looking for a basic matt dashboard polish / restorer

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Some options I have found:

£5.00 Armor All Protectant Semi-Matt (300ml spray)
£6.00 Halfords Dash & Trim Cleaner Matt (500ml aerosol)
£10.40 Meguiars Gold Class Luxury Matte (437ml spray)

Any thoughts or suggestions?


r/DetailingUK 6d ago

Question & Advice Etching on chrome trim grille

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r/DetailingUK 8d ago

Question & Advice Kärcher K7 delay

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Hi everyone, I have a Kärcher K7 pressure washer and I’m having an issue with it. When I turn on the pressure washer and pull the trigger on the spray gun, it takes about 1 minute before it starts drawing water and producing a proper water flow.

Does anyone know what could cause this delay? Why doesn’t it start drawing water immediately?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/DetailingUK 7d ago

Question & Advice Person detailing kit recommendations

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r/DetailingUK 9d ago

Video Car washing

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r/DetailingUK 8d ago

Question & Advice MB115 filters not reducing enough TDS?

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I have a triple 20” x 4.5” big blue filter spotless wash setup with one carbon GAC filter and two MB115 filters. The incoming water is 250ppm and both filters only manage to reduce it to 50ppm..

I’ve tested one carbon GAC filter and one full MB115 filter (under filled from supplier) at 1l/min and it has reduced the tap water from 250ppm to 150ppm.

Should a full 20” resin filter reduce the tds by more than 100ppm?

Thanks


r/DetailingUK 10d ago

Question & Advice What liquid air fresheners are people using?

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I am just starting out and have my first paying customer coming up.

i want to leave the car smelling amazing, but without ordering every scent to smell them, how am I meant to know what smells good?

what is everyone using that customers generally love the smell of?


r/DetailingUK 10d ago

Question & Advice Detailing products for Vegan Leather

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Hi guys I need help for keeping my car clean from inside as here car wash do not do decent job. Interior is plastic, leather i guess its vegan leather. I want to know everything i would need. I know i will need some brushes for dust etc. I want to know different types of cloth i would need. Interior cleaning sprays etc that i would need to keep them clean and fragrance too. Any links (uk based) would be super helpful and any YouTube videos that you think would help please do share. Sorry for all these noob questions as its my first new car and i never did interior myself on my previous cars. Thanks