Detailing and Car Care Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:10:50 +0000 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:10:50 +0000 BMWLand https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?forums/detailing-and-car-care.76/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:27:46 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/guess-the-cause.5721/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/guess-the-cause.5721/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
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It wasn't there 3 months ago. I keep nothing in the back, anything that goes in comes out at the end of the journey.

The cover is a waterproof one, all the rest of the leather is perfect. I do clean and feed it all twice a year, using the same stuff.

To me it looks like water damage, but I can't for the life of me work out how.]]> 10 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:20:54 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-sad-review-of-glenn-scott-the-car-valet-guy.5717/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/a-sad-review-of-glenn-scott-the-car-valet-guy.5717/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
https://thecarvaletguy.com/

If you've seen my thread here:
https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/polishing-ceramic-coating.5595/
You will know I had initally been very pleased with him, however...

My Score for him - 2 out of 5

– why 2 out of 5
1 – for superb job Glenn did on the car it really did come up well
1 – very polite and professional when working on the car
-1 – for nine...

A Sad Review Of Glenn Scott - The Car Valet Guy]]> 2 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:34:31 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-wax.5718/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-wax.5718/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred View attachment 12511

About £23.

Apply sparingly and let it cure for 4 or 5 minutes before buffing off.

Noticeable difference in depth of shine. Sadly quite hard to see on camera, but to the eye it's noticeable.

Before

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And after

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Easy to apply and buff off. Doesn't really haze when applying.]]> 1 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:42:41 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/turtle-wax-on-sale.5710/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/turtle-wax-on-sale.5710/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred I rate the Pure Seal and Graphene infused Max Wax

Code SPRING15]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:04:56 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/on-parade.5705/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/on-parade.5705/ invalid@example.com (Nuclear) Nuclear
A decent start

I appear to be running short
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I don't really get why they have to smell like cherry. Do I really need my car to smell like fruit? That said while I have never before needed to have my car smell like fruit, perhaps it's something I never knew I needed.

Will report back when used.

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So I thought I'd share some top clean tips (in no particular order).

1. Make sure car isn't too hot, particularly for waxing/polishing.
2. Pre rinse, a good hose/pressure wash down to remove loose dirt before starting.
3. Stick pressure washer in bucket with car cleaning product and it will foam like your back partying in Ibiza in the...

Car Cleaning Tips]]> 7 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:30:07 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/polishing-ceramic-coating.5595/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/polishing-ceramic-coating.5595/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
I used Glenn. He was there 9 until 7, and I must say for a 2019 car he has made the colour pop and the gloss looks amazing. Really rather impressed. Intriguing to see how it looks in the rain. View attachment 11785]]> 10 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:22:09 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/shelby-graphene-coating.5645/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/shelby-graphene-coating.5645/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
https://www.cslshelby.com/products/ultimate-graphene-coating?variant=54096628646273]]> 2 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:17:30 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ceramic-on-ppf.5625/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ceramic-on-ppf.5625/ invalid@example.com (John57) John57 I'd like to improve its hydrophobic properties so it’s easy to clean and also provide some UV protection for summer. Heard all sorts of horror stories about what can and can’t be done.
Anyone tried coating it, what with, and what was the outcome?

Washing it I use a foam gun with 50/50 Polar Blast & Fairy liquid, rinse off with tap water & hose brush, wipe over with wash mitt then rinse off with DI water. Comes up a treat, a deep rich black without...

Ceramic on PPF]]> 7 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:20:28 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/frozen-paint-finish.5592/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/frozen-paint-finish.5592/ invalid@example.com (idrussell) idrussell

The internet is awash with both very positive and very negative comments – just wondering if anyone on here has firsthand experience?


Obviously if paint work is needed it is much more specialist but they certainly look different.]]> 5 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:49:46 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-valet-guy.5560/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/the-valet-guy.5560/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71
https://thecarvaletguy.com/

I can only describe the service and end result as perfect. He really, really went to town on the car. This is the process that he undertook:

• Full professional 5 stage decontamination wash
  
• A paint work inspection
  
• Full single stage machine...

The Valet Guy]]> 2 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:12:45 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/car-cleaning-stuff-ive-used.5532/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/car-cleaning-stuff-ive-used.5532/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
Turtle Wax
Never used to be a fan but their Hybrid Solutions Pro Graphene infused Max liquid wax its amazing stuff easy to use and very good results. They usually have offers wait for the BOGOF don't bother with 20% etc. I posted pics in this thread: Turtle Wax Offers | BMWLand...

Car Cleaning stuff I've Used]]> 5 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:09:48 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-car-mats-ultra-car-mats.5257/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/new-car-mats-ultra-car-mats.5257/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
Really quite impressed. They all fit pretty well, rear ones come as one piece and the bridge part needs to be an inch thicker. I will be interested to see how durable the drivers mat will be.

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I use meguiars products and really good quality soft drying towels but it isn’t enough.

So I saw on another forum someone talking about a bit of gear they use called a DI Vessel (primarily used by window cleaners) which is...

Brilliant bit of car washing kit]]> 26 Wed, 14 May 2025 15:46:22 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ava-p55-pressure-washers.5509/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ava-p55-pressure-washers.5509/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred
Light
Portable
Vario 20/60° nozzle is excellent for cleaning car and not damaging paint, but still removes dirt]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 09:36:52 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/infinity-wax-infinity-wax-ceramic-coating.5489/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/infinity-wax-infinity-wax-ceramic-coating.5489/ invalid@example.com (Astonred) Astonred Hi,

Tempted to try
Infinity Wax
Infinity Wax Synergy 2 Year Ceramic Coating
https://www.in2detailing.co.uk/prod...2-year-ceramic-coating?variant=39992313544783

I have access to a garage, I will try on the old golf to test. Price seems good.

Anyone recommend - anything?

I know prep is key any advice welcome. Car Pro clay bars have...

Infinity Wax Infinity Wax Ceramic Coating]]> 2 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:35:05 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/gave-the-g31-an-external-treat.5367/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/gave-the-g31-an-external-treat.5367/ invalid@example.com (E39mad) E39mad
Yesterday was wash, claybar and then wash again.

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Today was Meguiars Ultimate compound using the Daspro 6, then Polish with 50kal again with the machine and finally Collinite wax put on by hand.

Bluewater hides the paint dirt really well but it was pretty filthy.

Feeling all of my 56...

Gave the G31 an external treat]]> 6 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:55:25 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ag-rapid-detailer-review.5333/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/ag-rapid-detailer-review.5333/ invalid@example.com (Wynne71) Wynne71 View attachment 10137 Not sure if this has been used/reviewed before, but thought I would drop my initial thoughts on this product.
After washing/cleaning the Alfa this weekend, it had been rained on and also accumulated a slight layer of dried sediment.
Nipped out with a cloth and this spray just now, followed the instructions and was pleasantly surprised with the results.
The first wipe across removed any surface dirt, then the polish across brought out the gloss to the paint. I...

AG Rapid Detailer Review]]> 8 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:34:35 +0000 https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/best-detailer-spray-yet.5283/ https://www.bmwland.org.uk/index.php?threads/best-detailer-spray-yet.5283/ invalid@example.com (Singvogel) Singvogel
It suffers from bird droppings, leaf-stains, and of course rain-spots.

It's very well protected by a coating of CarPlan No.1 SuperGloss applied two or three times a year.

I've found the SuperGloss stuff almost as effective as the Ceramic Coating that CarPlan and others do - but a whole lot easier to apply and buff up.

Those with electric polishers might prefer the ceramic, but for an old-school codger like me with...

Best detailer spray yet.]]> 5