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    Tips for cleaning around rear badges

    Hi all Hoping to get some hints and tips on what the best way to detail around rear badges. I have a Mercedes so I have the classic badge plus lettering "C250". Would be great to get advice on what techniques, tools and products you may use. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Washing car after machine polishing

    Hi all I've noticed some members wash their car after they have completed their machine polishing, prior to adding a coating/wax/sealant. My concern is inflicting marks on a freshly corrected surface. Should I be worried? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Water spot removal

    Hi everyone Looking for a product and advice on how to remove water spots. Will this strip any existing wax or sealant? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Products for machine polishing Mercedes C250

    I've inspected the car and the condition is quite decent, only has light and minimum swirls. I'm thinking I could perhaps with a single stage plus LSP. What would you guys recommend - should I go for an AIO or perhaps a polish using black pad plus LSP? Thank you again. Sent from my iPad...
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    Products for machine polishing Mercedes C250

    Looks fantastic! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Products for machine polishing Mercedes C250

    Thanks a bunch for your reply shadwell [emoji846] So how many of each pad do I need and how often do I need to change them? I have 2x orange LC CCS and 2x black LC CCS, all of which are brand new. With the mention of so many products I now feel a little overwhelmed and confused at the same...
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    Products for machine polishing Mercedes C250

    The Mercedes colour is magnetide black. Car is a 2012 model, I will confirm colour code. I only have access to a random orbital with 8mm throw. I also have some brand new Lake Country CCS pads - 2 orange, 2 black, 1 white. How would the above pads and machine go? Sent from my iPad...
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    Products for machine polishing Mercedes C250

    Hi all Looking to do a friends Mercedes C250 that is black in colour and am looking for advice on which pad and product combo would be suited. I'm also after advice for LSP, what would you use for this euro? Many thanks in advance [emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Cleaning car carpet floor mats

    Hi everyone Can anyone recommend any products or cleaning methods on how to clean up a pair of driver and passenger carpet floor mats? I don't have a little bissell or extraction machine. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Help! Removing streaks left on hood after using Optimum Car Wax

    Road film on the hood even after a pressure rinse and 2BM wash? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Help! Removing streaks left on hood after using Optimum Car Wax

    Towels are brand new from the packaging. They are Optimum edgeless MF. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Help! Removing streaks left on hood after using Optimum Car Wax

    Hi everyone After giving my daily its weekly wash I thought I would top up with a layer of Optimum Car Wax for a black Toyota Corolla. No matter what I seem to do the product is leaving streaks behind, like as if I haven't wiped off all the product properly. Only on the hood, everywhere...
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    Cleaning black gloss plastic

    It also looks like someone has already tried to have a go at removing the cloudy appearance as I can see wipe marks in the middle and then nice smooth deep black gloss on the outside edge [emoji54] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Cleaning black gloss plastic

    Some interior pieces on a VW Golf R. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Cleaning black gloss plastic

    Hi all I've come across some black gloss plastic pieces are not showing the best shine and clarity. They in fact look cloudy around the majority of the area. Can anyone recommend a product or procedure that can help me bring these black gloss bits to life and remove the cloudy surface...
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    Wash during snow foam

    Hi everyone Is it safe to use a wash mitt once the foam has dwelled on the car or do I need to rinse the foam off first then proceed with a two bucket wash? I've seen a few detailing videos where the car has been sprayed with foam and a few minutes later they start with a two bucket method...
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    Dressing advice for wheel wells and inner guards

    What is the best application method considering the wheels will be on most times? Foam applicator pads?
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    Dressing advice for wheel wells and inner guards

    Hi all Can anyone recommend a product to help dress the inner guards and wheel wells? I've come across some cars that have plastic and other have a felt type of material which I would marine is harder to clean/dress. I clean using APC however once it dries it looks quite dull and boring...
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    Removing tar spots from paintwork and alloy wheels

    If I use Tar-X would this strip any waxes or if the car has been opti-coated?
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    Cleaning undercarrigage/wheel wells

    Is there a recommended APC I should be using?
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