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so is this the new version to replace 12.0? or what is the difference ?
Wrong. Put the snow foam on dry , it will work better then rinse.
I use 2 towels with IPA. One microfiber that i spray the ipa on. Wipe the area , then use the clean microfiber quickly to remove the ipa.
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I’m sorry, but I have to ask you. I’ve seen some of your videos and all I see is a pair of hands. Is there a human body connected to these hands and arms? Thank you
Thank you for this!
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Im so glad you mentioned this. Most detailers do correct tailights but rarely show it being done
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Would uro fibre pads be ok on the flex xce forced rotation cordless correcting very hard Mercedes paint?
Looking to use Koch chemie h9 and a Koch chemie finishing polish so 2 stage correction..
@kamranhussain578 - First of all thanks for watching! Yes they will be absolutely fine however, these pads tend to have a very hard edge so just be cautious that if you angle the pad for any reason the edge does not come into contact with the paint or it could cause deep scratching! Hope this helps? If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽🚗
Hi there - I got the GTechnique Ultra ceramic coating done on my Model Y (Bought Feb 2024), however, I am not satisfied with the windshield and was wondering if I can apply CarPro FlyBy Forte 2023 on top of it?
@user-yd3jh1pt1i - Firstly thanks for watching! Coatings are fickle - some layer well, others do not. If you opt to coat G-Technique without removing it first the results will be a gamble! In addition to this our experience of FlyBy Forte is that in particular it does not layer well. We would advise to remove the G-Technique prior to coating with the CarPro. Use a good abrasive compound to remove the G-Technique. We would also advise you watch our “Biggest Glass Coating Mistake” video. If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
Sorry - meant to say our FlyBy Forte video!
What quality water, is it deionised?
@jcoul1sc - Firstly thanks for watching! Yes! Always de-ionised water! If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
So dry is the best ?
@elpilotodeidesierto3113 - Firstly thanks for watching! No - intermediate is best - not too wet - not too dry! If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽🚗
Won't effect the wax or sealant? it removed it totally.
Instead of using microfibre towel to remove the contaminants, consider using the Iron X Snow Soap (1:8 dilution) as the contact wash over the Iron X and leave it for a few minutes, essentially extending the dwell time, then rinse the snow soap.
@jagayong9333 - First thanks for watching! It’s a good suggestion however, in certain scenarios mechanical action removes more contaminants than chemical action alone. Using a microfibre to remove embedded contaminants such as ferrous contamination is one of those scenarios. However, using a pressure washer rather than a hose would also assist! Hope this helps. If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🚗💯
Curious is that avalanche has citrus. And is weaker than the citrus by itself 🤦🏻 avalanche really is a s**** product. Specially for professional purposes Its been a long time but worth to try
@hugomaferreira - First thanks for watching! Citrus decontaminants are generally more aggressive than snowfoams. The addition of citrus in Avalanche dilutes it so although it has some effect it’s not as pronounced as citrus by itself. Avalanche is an OK product at best - Bilt Hamber snowfoams are a better choice as the ‘wetting’ agents in Bilt Hamber are much more effective! Hope this helps! If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel and subscribe. 👍🏽🚗💯
@@VProjectUKDetailing thanks for the tip! 🤘🏻
I found the 3" backing plate with 3mm orbit and a 3" 3k trizack pad to be nearly perfect for finishing off some wet sanding work or de. Ibbing or working out a medium scratch. Im curious to try the 1" vacki g plate 3mm orbit with sone eagle abrasives 1.25" sanding disks and their interface pad for doing very small finish sanding on a dirt nib that got over worked.
Is this polish suitable for polishing soft paintwork on Korean cars?
@mojkanayt7758 - Thanks for watching! One of detailings rule of thumbs is to achieve your desired results whilst being as least aggressive as possible! Whilst we can achieve great results using D300 our go to combination for softer paints would be Menzerna Super Finish 3500 with a Rupes Yellow pad! Try a small test area to see if you get the results you want and work upwards from there! Hope this helps! If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗.
So the Meguiars D300 might be too weak? But I guess it's a good polish, even for an amateur who has never done polishing? So a polish with less abrasiveness than 3000 will be useless for polishing Korean lacquer? And what if I just want to lightly refresh the paintwork because it is in good condition, what would you recommend? @@VProjectUKDetailing
@mojkanayt7758 - No! D300 may be too abrasive! No - at times we have used water only as lubricant for super soft paints to achieve great results so 3000 grit or less could be effective! D300 is a fairly forgiving polish so a good choice for beginners! For a general enhancement it depends on paint hardness and defect level but again in general 3500 is a good choice for soft paints! 👍🏽🚗
Thank you for your response. Price is not an issue, is there anything better than your recommended Menzerna Super Finish 3500? How about Meguiars Ultimate Compound, suitable for Korean soft lacquers for machine polishing? List your top products in each category? Can you? @@VProjectUKDetailing
@@VProjectUKDetailing For me an amateur who has a 9mm pitch polishing machine, what polishes do you recommend? And which pads? I ask you very much for your advice. I have a Fiat and a Hyundai Just please recommend something without fillers, because I would like to apply wax after polishing afterwards
Can anyone tell me how I can buy this box and insert in the United States? I love my PXE 80 but the only way l could buy it was in a cardboard box including a Flex bag. The black case he shows in this video is a really nice and clean way to store this tool. HELP
Thanks for the video.
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With theUro Fiber 50:50 Pad, how often do you clean the pad when you were polishing? And how do you clean this kind of pad while you're polishing? Thx
@Teleman01 - Thanks for watching. You should clean your pad after every set of passes. The method of cleaning depends on your polish. If it dusts a lot then use a brush or air to blow away the dust. If it doesn’t dust much then we use a brush and also a microfibre to wipe away residue. Hope this helps. If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! 🚗🙏🏽😎
Thank you
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i use bilt hamber serfex hd first them auto foam on top but the time i fill up my two buckets wash the foam off it gets most of the dirt off 👍
@garethdavies7564 - 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thanks for watching. If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗.
Good video 🎉
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Essence plus is a sealant not a polish
I believe it has some chemical cleaners. But your right. It's a nice sealant actually. I'm going to apply it to my car in a few weeks with my da for the first time.
Just out the beads and top with polish angel rapid waxx or NV Boost V2. Should get at least 6mths with a few quick topups.
Now how would these compare to autoglyms Magma? Gearing up to coat my ppf on my challenger, I know the smells Going to be just oh dear but just curious
@BMan100 - Firstly thanks for watching! ‘Oh dear’ indeed. LOL. Unfortunately it’s just the nature of the beast! Any good De-Ironing products use the same active ingredients and they all ‘stink’ regardless of brand. If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe 👍🏽🚗💯
@@VProjectUKDetailing will do, Now if would just stop bloody raining!! (long weekend here in Ontario Canada)
@BMan100 - We feel your pain. Most of Europe is on fire - yet here in the UK it’s moderate but wet. It’s been raining on and off for weeks. Detailers nightmare! Good luck with your coating project 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗💯
You say it doesn't contain any lubrication. That's your opinion, however, the product description does state that it lubricates.
Why not simply use plain water to remove the residue? I.e - spray & wipe with water. (ideally demineralised). That's how i do it. (I use ONR - haven't tried Feynlab yet). ONR doesn't leave much, but it does leave enough for me to want to "rinse". It's largely due to the fact i have a black car. (although the glass also benefits from rinsing) ONR can be buffed away without water, but I feel that it's easier and gentler when using water.
Protect the coating?!? Hilarious. Absolutely hilarious.
Are 15ml enough to do all windows of a medium size (hatchback) car?
@deckardcain2466 - Firstly thanks for watching! Yes - used correctly 15 ml should be more than enough! If you’ve not already done so check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Detail happy 👍🏽🚗💯
my 4% pir for autofoam is 460ml. so i just put in 230 mil then half fill the bottle (500 mil). i dont need a full litre for a wash
Hi is Autofinesse tripple in black bottle same as this one
@abdulbeany1894 - Hi. Yes same polish they just changed their packaging 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
@@VProjectUKDetailing thank you
The explanation is ultra smooth , flex need to hire you for additional marketing power
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Worth adding some sles to homemade ipa but it might not be strong enough for oil removal I use upol slow
How would you wash the rest of the vehicle?
Andres soto - Thanks for watching! We have plenty of videos on the channel explaining in detail the answer to your question. Check them out. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already done so 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
The only reason it’s turning so fast is because your using water. If you were using some compound it would not rotate nearly as fast
Thanks again. How many microns on average does a stage one correction take off?
A_NI_MA_L - Like a lot of things in detailing there is often no straight forward answer. Too many variables to answer that question - polisher type?, pad type?, ambient temperature & surface temperature?, paint hardness?, detailers technique?, polish type? - the list goes on 🫣. No two vehicles will be the same either. You should always fully decontaminate, measure paint thickness before starting, do a test section, then measure paint again to see how much you are removing! Then if acceptable levels of removal are achieved at the same time as getting the level of correction you want then in general it should be safe to continue with the rest of the vehicle. Hope that helps? (Or not - LOL) 👍🏽💯🚗
Very informative, thank you 👍
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@@VProjectUKDetailing I have done, I have lots to catch up on 👌 do you have a recommendation for a beginner da?
A_NI_MA_L - That’s Great 👍🏽. Watch two videos on the channel in this order : ‘Paint Thickness’ & ‘Intro to Machine Polishing’ - should answer some questions you may have! Thanks … detail happy 👍🏽💯🚗
Very detailed explanation. Thank you very much for your efforts.
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Excellent presentation - thanks. My RO only has a 5mm offset - could i use it, or should i get one with a larger offset? I do also have a rotary - could i use it? (or is there a risk of buffer trails?)
Greg Sullivan - Firstly thanks for watching and your kind comments. You can use your 5mm offfset. Larger offset means you correct better and faster but you can most certainly use what you have. Buffer trails are less of a risk on glass as it is much harder than paint/lacquer - so it really depends on user confidence. If you've not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe. Thanks.
1 to 2 inches? That's completely meaningless. 2 inches might be 260ml on your snow-foam bottle but it won't be 260ml on that hand-pump and it certainly won't be 260ml in something like an MJJC Foam Cannon Pro. It all depends upon the diameter of the container. PIR is a much more precise means of determining how much detergent you are putting on the surface. Even then, different foam cannons will produce a different density of foam which will affect the dwell-time and effectiveness of wetting. I would say that try to hit the right ballpark figures and then tweak with experience.
I want to polish a 2008 BMW X6 just to revive its silver color. After watching this video I am ready to order 6x yellow Rupes Fine pads. I was thinking to use them in a 1-step with 3D One. If at initial testing I find any stubborn defects, I was going to try a 2-step with Sonax Cutmax & Fine first and then 3D One & Fine (should also get some UltraFine for this 2nd step?). Also, would you change anything in my procedure? Thanks for helping a newbie mate. (btw I already have the polishes)
conandrum74 - Firstly thanks for watching. To revive the paint your first option should suffice! As you mention for stubborn defects you will need a 2-step procedure however we would opt to use a Meguiars MF pad in stage 1 as this will be more effective. Other than that you are on the right track. Hope this helps. If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe 👍🏽💯🚗
Hi and thanks for this video. Would you say that the E71 Bmw X6 2008 has a soft/medium/hard lacquer?
conandrum74 - Firstly thanks for watching. German marques (Inc. BMW) have hard lacquer. If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe 👍🏽💯🚗
Am I an idiot for putting PBS Beadmaker on Kamikaze Zipang? I'd been searching for the best sacrificial coating and decided on Beadmaker, but hadn't considered the interaction between it and the existing coating...
@Engineering Works - Firstly thanks for watching. First you need to consider why you opted to use Zipang in the first instance? Was it for the protection?, the looks?, or the hydrophobic properties? Essentially - if it was for the protection only - then no you are not an idiot for using beadmaker. If it was for the looks and/or the hydrophobic properties then layering it with beadmaker is counter-productive as all you've done is cover Zipang with beadmaker so what's the point of having Zipang? Most manufacturers will create sacrificial coatings for two reasons - one is to protect the ceramic coat while it cures and secondly to boost the coating rejuvenating its properties. KC is no different. For Zipang we would recommend Overcoat as you'll be safe in the knowledge that it is compatible. However, if you wanted Zipang for paint protection only then layer it with whatever your sealant of choice is. Then it's just trial and error to see what works well inc. Beadmaker. Hope this helps. Thanks again for watching and if you've not already done so please check out the rest of the channel and subscribe! Thanks ...
@@VProjectUKDetailing Very kind, thank you. Subscribed!
Sir does the aps adapter come with a washer? Thanks
Jolly Pig & Super Pig - Firstly thanks for watching! No they do not! Hope this answers your question for the reason you are asking!? If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽🚗
Weird, because rupes announced that just the blue and white foam had changed structure, but the yellow had kept exactly the same characteristic because already excellent before, and that it had simply changed only the color (darker) and the shape to tell them apart?!, so weird that it's firmer, or does the new curved shape play a role in the feeling of a bigger firmness?!. Otherwise for meguiar's microfiber pads I agree, they are excellent pads, even the DMF5 (finishing) are excellent for correction on softer paints, or finishing on harder paints. Today inexpensive pads that impress me are the SPTA. The SPTA flat beveled edge where the hex-logic curved edges, and even the new flat curved edges (identical to the new rupes) do an excellent job for foam, and their new microfiber versions (grey = cut, white = finishing) and wool (purple = cut, beige = medium cut, orange = finishing cut) D.A professionnal polishing pad range works very well too! . At the moment I like to use the SPTA orange wool professional polishing pad, it cuts and finishes very well in one step! It looks a lot like the rupes yellow wool pad but much cheaper!, moreover the quality is really there. Just like the SPTA purple foamed wool pad (nano/polyfoam), which in my own tests worked exactly like the lake country foamed wool pad purple, but cheaper, so why wouldn't I do without it 😁 Attention the rupes, lake country are excellent but expensive for my taste, the only expensive pads that I buy are the meguiar's microfiber discs which remain almost unbeatable in microfiber pads.
Since you know your SPTA, I got to ask you. Just received my DA polisher from them (LD502). Comes with 2x yellow(sturdy), burgundy(softer), black(softest) pads. I want to polish a 2008 BMW X6. After watching this video I am ready to order 6x yellow Rupes Fine pads. I was thinking to use them in a 1-step with 3D One. If at initial testing I find any stubborn defects, I was going to try a 2-step with Sonax Cutmax & Fine first and then 3D One & Fine (UltraFine better here?). Which SPTA pads would you say are a direct replacement for the Rupes Yellow&White? (on Amazon they have (heavy-cut)green/yellow/orange/blue/red(finish) and they are nothing like the colors I received!) Also, would you change anything in my procedure? Thanks for helping a newbie mate.
Thanks so i can spray the auto finesse dynamite all over car aswell as glass can i spray on wheels
Abdul Beany - Absolutely! The advantage with Dynamite is that it cleans really well but does not strip wax or sealant layers! Enjoy … 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
Is it streak free or does it leave streaks on car and how long do i leave it on before i pressure wash off thanks
Abdul Beany - Streak free if used correctly, depends on amount of surface contamination you are trying to remove, temperature, humidity etc but couple of minutes should suffice. Most important tips are not to use on direct sunlight or allow it to dry! 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
Thanks
Can i use the dynamite on glass
Abdul Beany - Thanks for watching! Yes - safe for use on paintwork, glass & plastics. Just dilute to the required strength and make sure you don’t use it in direct sunlight or allow it to dry! If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
Thanks
Another absolutely fantastic video. More of these videos PLEASE !
@ajitpatel9106 - Firstly thank you for your kind words and for watching! Glad you found the video of some use 😎. Unfortunately, due to suffering from Long COVID new content on the channel has stalled 🥺🫣😷. We have loads of videos in the pipeline and as soon as we’re fighting fit we’ll be back. In the meantime please continue to check out the rest of the channel & subscribe 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
Will a wax applied by hand be okay after clay mitting?
@hardleyvries2146 - Firstly thanks for watching. Absolutely fine! However after any form of claying we would always recommend machine polishing first to refine the surface to eradicate defects caused by claying! The general rule is no machine polishing = no claying! If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽😷
@@VProjectUKDetailing ok thanks
Hello! Is the Rain-X Windshield Washer Additive compatible with G-techniq or Carpro Forte ceramic glass coat?
@andreszeledon1834 - Firstly thanks for watching. It’s a great question. The answer is not in compatibility but in ‘layering’. It’s a topic we cover in many of our videos. Essentially if you add Rain-X additive it will gradually coat/cover either the CarPro or GTechniq coating. So essentially - you may as well use Rain-X coating in the first place and just boost its performance with the Rain-X additive. It is compatible - however in our experience AngelWax is the most similar performing product to CarPro which is why we opt to use that i.e. it will still coat and boost the CarPro or G-Techniq but as they’re similar it’s the best combo! Hope that makes sense!? If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
@@VProjectUKDetailing Thanks man! you do have a new subscriber right here.... So, you prefer to boost your windshield coating (CarPro/GTechniq) with AngelWax. What is your preferred product to use in the windshield water reservoir?
@AndrexZ18 - AngelWax Clarity! Dilute to season 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
From what I have read from other people who base actually used this product is that it streaks bad. I am wondering if that degreaser or detergent that they use is what causes this. Also if it would contaminate the wax or ceramic coating causing premature failure in the wax or Cermaic coating. Have you has this issue and what are your thoughts. My last question is since this is an Anti startup product, I would assume you could use this to also prep or clean your panel when preparing for painting??
@btbd2785 - Firstly thanks for watching! Some good points well raised - the only time Gyeon Prep would streak is user error - most likely due to over application and/or using on a non cool panel. If used correctly it will flash leaving negligible residue behind which will not affect waxes, sealants or ceramic coats. Yes, it can be used as pre-paint prep however we would opt to use a dedicated pre-paint prep product if we were decontaminating prior to painting. Hope this helps!? If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗
Hi! I have the Rupes Nano mini polisher and i also have the same problem... the 3mm dual action attacment dont speen at all. So i dont use it. I thouth thats mine have some foctory defect but as it seems flex have the same problem. Also the Ruppes tend to stall a lot. I have to take a close watch on the rotation marker. Usualy when i polish headlights i gave this priolem (not ot flat surface) Thanks for the video
@Nisotovski - Firstly thanks for watching! Yes these polishers just have these issues. The 3mm dual action attachments are designed to be used with sanding pads therefore don’t work well with compounding/polishing pads. However, in the case of the Flex the rotary attachments work a treat. If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗