justina3 518 Posted February 28, 2017 Is it just me or has the cost of car prep gone up loads lately, been shopping around and they all seem to be very similar prices we use autosmart nelsons autoglym and 3m polishes any other suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted February 28, 2017 G101 should be knighted and be called Sir G101, Love the stuff works on everything. I even stick it in my carpet cleaner at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted February 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, betginge said: G101 should be knighted and be called Sir G101, Love the stuff works on everything. I even stick it in my carpet cleaner at home Ha, same here, even clean the floor in the unit with it. Bloody horrible stuff to get on your bear hands though..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted February 28, 2017 Don't clean the toilet in the workshop with it, I use Wheel acid for that along with a short prayer, Seems to shift the dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted February 28, 2017 Agreed it's cracking stuff even better since they added some fragrance other than gone off acid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted February 28, 2017 50 minutes ago, justina3 said: Agreed it's cracking stuff even better since they added some fragrance other than gone off acid Yeah you're right, tastes much better now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) as much as i love sir g i have to say i used it once in the valeting machine by accident in the closed combines of the car interior and was violently poorly like a severe flu, ive never done that again ive gone back to tfr for outside cleaning due to cost,i just keep a 50/50 mix in a pressurised container for green minge under badges and manky tyres my autosmart rep only comes these days when his big boys let him down so i normally just buy off the ebay now because frankly its usually cheaper and i dont buy lots of satin blacks etc with very dear prices from his van Edited February 28, 2017 by s and b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted March 1, 2017 12 hours ago, betginge said: G101 should be knighted and be called Sir G101, Love the stuff works on everything. I even stick it in my carpet cleaner at home Agreed. Along with Baroness Midnight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ivanhamillcars 1 Posted March 1, 2017 I use 3M Finesse - it to prepare the paintwork, Greased Lightning Showroom shine to polish and Harley Wax to finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betginge 73 Posted March 1, 2017 13 hours ago, sparky said: Agreed. Along with Baroness Midnight. Of course Cant forget about the Duchess Midnight black, another must have for the valeting Draw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted March 2, 2017 Bucket, sponge and a spray of silicone's as far as I go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted March 2, 2017 I love a bit of Autosmarts 'Tango', great for wiping the cars over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted March 2, 2017 can't have a thread about cleaning products without mentioning Stardrops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted March 3, 2017 13 hours ago, Ocsltd said: I love a bit of Autosmarts 'Tango', great for wiping the cars over... Dame Tango is a beauty, and where would we be without a bit of highstyle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted March 3, 2017 From the outside looking in people must think we are talking in code Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, justina3 said: From the outside looking in people must think we are talking in code Or just talking b*ll*cks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XFS 70 Posted March 3, 2017 What's the best thing for getting "dog" smell out. I shampooed the whole thing to death, but the dog is still lingering..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted March 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, XFS said: What's the best thing for getting "dog" smell out. I shampooed the whole thing to death, but the dog is still lingering..... If you've already shampooed the affected area, your best bet is to use one of those Autosmart 'Aromatek' machines. Or failing that, one of those fragger bombs you can get on eBay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daylight 28 Posted March 6, 2017 Talk to me about Tango and Midnight chaps please. I'm a recent convert to Autosmart stuff and loving their work so far. I may be needing to use the Aromatek from them soon on a motor I've just bought that the owner has spilt a bucket of maggots in when going fishing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted March 6, 2017 26 minutes ago, Daylight said: Talk to me about Tango and Midnight chaps please. I'm a recent convert to Autosmart stuff and loving their work so far. I may be needing to use the Aromatek from them soon on a motor I've just bought that the owner has spilt a bucket of maggots in when going fishing Tango is a great product, has a very waxy content which I like! Think it was designed to be diluted in a spray bottle, so after a test drive etc, you can spray the affected areas and just wipe off. It's great because it doesn't leave a streaky mess behind and can be used on all surfaces included plastic mouldings etc. I've always got a bucket of water with a glug of tango in, so I can wipe the dust / bird crap off the cars. I also use it for wiping cars over before they go out on 'delivery'. In fact, I've started using it much like a shampoo, so use it when I was the car, as the 'waxy' content gives a bit of shine without much effort. The other autosmart product I'm a big fan of is 'Finish'. It can be watered down, I use it dress my engines, on the interior plastics, dash etc. The more you dilute it, the more of a matt finish you get, otherwise it can be a bit shiny. And of course, I couldn't be without the good old G101!! Liquid gold.....! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted March 7, 2017 I cant get on with that midnight stuff it just masks what ever is below and stinks, as for engine dressing they do one called Krul which is even better than finish as it doesnt get affected by the heat of the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggaj 12 Posted March 7, 2017 303 aerospace protectant for engine bays, it's the doggys dangles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted March 7, 2017 2 hours ago, tradex said: I always use WD-40 on my engines/engine bay for dressing. cant beat the smell thats for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daylight 28 Posted March 7, 2017 On 3/6/2017 at 11:21 AM, Ocsltd said: Tango is a great product, has a very waxy content which I like! Think it was designed to be diluted in a spray bottle, so after a test drive etc, you can spray the affected areas and just wipe off. It's great because it doesn't leave a streaky mess behind and can be used on all surfaces included plastic mouldings etc. I've always got a bucket of water with a glug of tango in, so I can wipe the dust / bird crap off the cars. I also use it for wiping cars over before they go out on 'delivery'. In fact, I've started using it much like a shampoo, so use it when I was the car, as the 'waxy' content gives a bit of shine without much effort. The other autosmart product I'm a big fan of is 'Finish'. It can be watered down, I use it dress my engines, on the interior plastics, dash etc. The more you dilute it, the more of a matt finish you get, otherwise it can be a bit shiny. And of course, I couldn't be without the good old G101!! Liquid gold.....! Cheers i'll talk to my rep about it when he's round this week, not that he knows much his products! G101 is so good, I use it for pretty much everything Highstyle for engine bays too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted March 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Daylight said: Cheers i'll talk to my rep about it when he's round this week, not that he knows much his products! G101 is so good, I use it for pretty much everything Highstyle for engine bays too tell him to do one then its a franchise my old franchise holder went to extreme lengths to show me how good the products were the guy who bought him out is a lazy guy who depends on the local town to me big boys to pay his wages i always buy off reps who are committed, i hate shoddy lazy tick box guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
