Recent content by phatrs

Hi all, I have a 2019 VW Golf R, and when I drive in and out of my driveway I can hear creaking sounds from what I assume are the rubber seals in the doors. Has anyone else heard this and found a product that will silence them? Ben - Melbourne/Australia Now: ‘19 VW Golf R, ‘15 Polo GTI...

Hi all, Now that summer is approaching in Australia it’s impossible for me to wash my car in the shade, so parts of the car dry out while I’m still washing. I’ve tried washing them rinsing a section at a time, but then the first section has dried out by the time I’ve washed the final section if...

I’ve got a one inch scratch in the door of my 2019 Golf R. It doesn’t look like it’s through the clear coat but I can feel it easily with my fingernail. I had a go at it with my DA and Meguiars Ultimate Compound. I was pretty gentle and got some improvement. I can still feel the scratch with my...

Just came across this very weird idea - slime as an interior cleaning tool. AU $1.50 33％ Off | Car Cleaning Sponge Products Auto Universal Cyber Super Clean Glue Microfiber Dust Tools Mud Gel Products https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/CZghUdIC Ben - Melbourne/Australia Now: ‘19 VW Golf R...

Hi all, I currently use a snow foam then remove with high pressure spray before washing with a mitt and a budget car detergent, and I’m very happy with the appearance but I usually don’t have time to apply a spray wax to help maintain the carnauba wax coating. Do you folks recommend using a...

Whenever I used any of my microfibre towels, with either polish, wax or detailing spray, I can see microfibres stuck to the paint afterwards. It’s almost as if I’m over drying the surface and it’s breaking the microfibres. Has anyone else experienced this? Ben Current: ‘19 VW Golf R Past...

Hi all, Following on from my Products For Cheapskates post recently (thanks for all the replies) I have a new crazy idea. Was wondering if anyone has made any quick detailing spray at home... I`ve seen Pan The Organiser and some other people suggest you can make it from waterless wash heavily...

Hi all, I picked up a new car earlier this week and I`m wondering if I really need to bother buying some Iron X before claying the car. I`m planning to give it a thorough wash, clay, mild polish then give it a coat of Carnauba wax. Appreciate all your thoughts. :) Ben Melbourne/Australia...

I’m looking for the most economical way to maintain my car and I’d like to hear some brutally honest feedback from you fine folk. My local store sells an environmentally friendly window cleaner that is actually cheaper than the brand name stuff. I tried a little on some water marks and it got...

Hi all, I recently tried using a DA (15mm throw with 6” medium pad attached) for the first time after watching many YouTube videos but obviously that’s not the best way to learn. I’ve experienced two things that make me think my technique is wrong. 1. After putting 4 “pea” sized squirts of a...

Hi all, I’ve been lurking for a few months and finally had time register so I could ask some ultra-newbie questions. I have a 2018 VW Golf GTI Original and a 2105 VW Polo GTI. Both are red, and the latter really needs some work. I’ve watched a tonne of YouTube vids to try to learn how to use...