The daily Landy is also always full of sand..as the designated beach walk chariot.

Anyway , I get sick of having to go inside and carry the bloody Dyson out the house and also find the attachment on both old barrel and stick varieties a pain in the arse in the small cabin space. Also too bulky for many of the crevices, down sides of seats.

Anyone found any really good attachments and or a really good brand of unit , that I can leave in the garage specialised to cars perhaps?   I generally take a soft brush and clean the dash etc for dust but again if there is a specialised tool would be interested if anyone has found one.

Last question , alacantra , to vacuum or not to vacuum??

   Sensational for getting the water off the surface of your car and wheels after the wash.

Also great for all the nooks and crannies where the water gathers..  

Keeping microfibre drying off to a minimum.

Available at Mitre10 for the grand sum of $42.59.  Very powerful motor for the size of the unit.   (2 year warranty)

The nozzle is rubber so no chance of damaging paintwork or wheels.

If it wasn't so bloody hot I would be out giving it a try on the BBC.

Hope to get some advice/recommendations from PFA members. I'm pretty keen on a car from the Byron Bay area and was considering driving it back to Adelaide. I was wondering if there were any recommendations for clear wrap/stone chip protection installers in the GC/Byron Bay/Ballina area? I wasn't planning to do the whole car - just the highest risk areas of the car before setting off. A business with a relatively short wait list would be useful too.

Might be able to get some help from some friendly locals to drive it GC way if there wasn't anyone in the Byron/Ballina area itself.

Thanks in advance for any advice/recommendations. Haven't pulled the trigger yet but considering the possible logistics if I go ahead.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Does anyone have any feedback on this beginners detailing course:

https://bonvivantautocare.com.au/all-other-services-bon-vivant-melbourne/bon-vivant-1-day-detailing-course-for-beginners/ 

I'm looking to do it in January 18' as i'd like to learn how to effectively polish, wax, restore and maintain car paint.

Any feedback or recommendations on other courses would be appreciated! 

Cheers! 

Thanks

Nick

https://www.instagram.com/nb_autography/

Pic of the 16s on atm

I have a few swirls and need some minor paint correction done (looks like the previous owner did not use the two bucket wash method), so a cut and polish is on the cards.  Car looks perfect 99% of the time, but in certain sunlight I can see the paint problems so I want to have them sorted.

This guys twin is what I am seeking. https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW25dgHCA2M&feature=youtu.be/QW25dgHCA2M

If the link did not work it is the guy from White Details in the UK (I want someone as good as him).

Just looking for a well respected dint removal person in Sydney ?

Mobile would be great , otherwise somewhere near the CBD

They are small impressions , no creasing , or scratches.

Thanks - also if anyone knows a good detailer in Sydney that would be good too - someone has mentioned Fred De Cruz

Shane 

I started using this to clean chain Grease from motorbike wheels a looooooooooong time ago, and have found it works very well on tar as well, much better than any of the car specific wheel cleaners that I have tried, and has the added bonus of leaving your wheels with a wax coating

Here is a video that shows you how to apply it.  

The questions and answers below the video are informative and are actually answered by AUTOGLYM.

Hit the youtube logo on the bottom right for the Qand A's    

It's an English Company with a base in NSW.    Very good for Rolls Royce's apparently.

Has anybody on the forum ever come across it before, or for that matter used it?

I gave it a small try today, (one rear guard) and have to say I am disappointed in the Polish.

Kept giving/leaving small cloudy sections which were extremely hard to get out...

Wax seems ok.

I used their applicators and stuck with the directions.   Undercover in the garage, so sun not an issue.

Had to fall back on the ever reliable Autoglym polish to make me feel good again.

I am thinking it is more to do with the black car, but I was definitely told/promised that it actually thrives on black cars... 

I'm thinking I should never have "strayed" on my loyal Autoglym.

Be interested to hear if anyone else has used it...

I just popped into Autobarn to have a look at orbital polishers and pads and the guy talked me out of buying the $80 machines he had on special.  My paint chip guy gave me some tips on polishing and which pads to use and I decided to give it a go, starting on my wife's Mazda 2 before trying on the more expensive cars in the garage.  The trouble was the Autobarn guy said it was better to pay for the good stuff (Rupes) which are basically foolproof and gives better results than go for the cheaper one which could cause damage if you do something stupid.

He suggested the Rupes Bigfoot which colour matches the pads with the cutting creams and polishes.  I have looked up the web and the Rupes Bigfoot comes highly recommended.  It is $550 though as a starting price but I figure if it is as good as the Autobarn says (and basically foolproof) then in the long run I will never have to get my cars professionally detailed again.

If I get good after working on my cars I will probably start offering a service to PFA people who will have an opportunity to check out the results on my car at the next SMT or DAK DAK breakfast.

Before I jump into the detailing profession though I am keen to obtain feedback.  FYI there are also more expensive models which come with more creams and pads and carry bag for $1000 so if the feedback is good I may go the whole hog and start my car detailing business for friends and family before expanding out from just a hobby to a new part time job.

Just have a look at the clarity of the finish at the end.

has anyone had their car done and what are the pros and cons if you have.

Im pretty sure its a matt factory finish on the inside of the wheel and after a journey with soft platsic brillo and then a stainless scourer very gentle with loads of soap and then jiff , still not quite getting there .

Failing that it will be a repaint , anyone know the colour ??

I was asked by a few people about freshening their cars up due to chips and just general road use. 

Ive just finished repainting a gentlemans 10 year old Porsche . He wanted to purchase another Porsche to have that feeling of a new car, I believe in only doing the highest quality when it comes to refinishing cars. For $25k "not a full restoration" we were able to fulfill his desires and repaint his car and save him money on buying another car.

Ive had 22 years experience in the car restoration business. We currently have customers from around the globe that send their pride and joy to us to be restored.  To name one, we have a Aston Martin DB4  that we are currently building for Mike Simcoe , the CEO of GMH global car designs. 

We pride ourselves on customer communication during the restoration to create a smooth experience for the customer and the build.

If any of you are on Facebook you can have a look on our business page and view the quality we provide.

Feel free to contact me directly on 0439701098

0387403606  

we are located in Mt Evelyn Victoria 

Kindest regards 

Jason 

http://m.facebook.com/JC-Classic-CAR-Restorations-301619859892415/?ref=bookmarks

I have purchased a new set of taillight seals from only 944.  As such I need to clean out the goo tar like crap that is currently in place.  Everyone seems to suggest the "Goo Gone Automotive gel" is best for remove this gunk.  I see that it is a citrus based product.  It appears hard to source here in Australia for any reasonable price.  

Any thoughts on a replacement product to use for this purpose?  I thought maybe one of the citrus based multi purpose cleaners (though god knows what this might do to surrounding surfaces).

Any thoughts/ advice greatly appreciated.

regards,

Jason E

Also, where can you buy black vinyl? For re-doing RS door cards. Is it all the same shade of black? Are there different qualities, special RS door ones...?

suggestions or recommendations welcome, thanks...

I want one for the Cayman while its in the garage, so only a light one required.

supercheap and REPCO have them, all various models, but I was hoping someone may be able to suggest a brand that they are using and are happy with it.

thanks

Anyone know how to remove the black paint from the window trim?

Thanks

Second Question

Removing the window tint

Seems to be two options

1. Scraper and razor blade

2. Add heaps of steam and pick at the film.

Anyone have any success with either option or an alternative?

Once again, Thanks 

So, i have had my 996 now for alittle over 6 months and totally adore it. Every time i open the garage i'm happy to see her.. kind of like my dog, every time i get get home he wants to jump up all over me...

However when the sun shines i notice some swirls in the paint and stains from hands on the panel and window. Other than telling people to stop touching the car, what equipment do you guys use to keep it clean and stain free?

At the moment the equipment i have is:

Karcher K5 or 6 system that fine but i need a new MP 145 MULTI POWER JET to help spread the water out.
Mothers Claybar Kit
Mothers Leather conditioner
Mothers Mag and Weel polisher.
Mothers Trim Blackner ( cant remember)
Autoglym Car Shampoo
Lots of Microfibre cloths
Final Inspection Microfibre Mitten Cloth

So a few products, but what i am missing is a good reliable not so expensive Dual Action Polisher:

I was going to purchase the one from Final Inspection: https://www.finalinspection.com.au/velvet-revolver  or on of the other following ones.
Mothers WAX Attack: https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/mothers-65waxpro?gclid=CMaHn_OU2tQCFRwEKgodZP4E6A
Mr Miyagi: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ringwood/other-parts-accessories/apex-mr-miyagi-21mm-dual-action-random-orbital-polisher-rupes-cpt/1147594517
Da6 Pro: https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/mint_protools/ro_polisher_das6_pro

Any one able to give me some advise that has used these?

Cheers