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Hello All I hope you enjoy the video demo showing how our leather soap cleans leather. Leather is a sensitive surface and some thought is needed to make sure that over the long term the cleaning work put in to leather does not deteriorate the finish over a long period of time. Car leather although sensitive is also quite hard wearing. Most car leathers have a polymer paint coating the top of the leather making sure it prevents the leather from drying out. Old cars you would need to regularly oil and feed your leather to keep it supple but modern leathers do not required this type of attention. However the choice of cleaner is important. …
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Hoping this might help some people as I’ve found it to be an absolute game changer…. I used to use several towels when drying the car and then leave them hanging up around the house for several days afterwards (which the wife loved) but over the course of the past few weeks I’ve started using a car dryer and they are perfect for drying any Lotus as you can fully dry the car in every single nook and cranny. I definitely wouldn’t say it’s a quicker way to dry your car as it is quite time consuming but what I can say is that if you’re thorough your can will be totally dry everywhere and leaving water sitting in certain areas will damage your car in the long run…
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had the evora 2 years and hadnt noticed some grubby marks on the headlining before unless it was some grubby hands during a service but on a cream / white headlining how would i go about getting those marks out ? one wrong move and it would be made much worse me thinks !
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I just had a set of wheels for the Evora refurbished. Have yet to fit them to the car but was thinking it might be worth ceramic coating them before I do to aid in keeping them clean. I've ordered some G Techniq C5. Instructions seem simple enough. Given the wheels are already clean is it really as simple as it seems? Wipe down with some alcohol/ few drops on the cotton pad and wipe over half a wheel at a time and them rub off with a micro fibre? Anything to watch out for? Thanks!
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Having been let down by my usual valet company and receiving poor customer service when I complained, I'm looking for new options. I thought I might have a change in strategy. I could do with some new PPF (as it's gone yellow) and it would be good to give the car a nice treat and a spruce up at the same time. I would then look at getting a maintenance detail every 6 months to try to keep things up to scratch (poor word for this!). Now, my issue is this. I need someone with a studio as I can't provide space for this. I'm sure the best ones have studios anyway. Elite car care appears to have got good reviews in the past but they request you mail them as they don't…
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Hello Elliott demonstrated our convertible hood cleaners and protectors. simple and easy process for maintaining your soft top.
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How do you keep your track car clean? In this video, we demonstrate the convenience of our Quick Detailers on a Lotus Elise 111S. Whether your windscreen is covered in splats that impair your visibility, or you've hit some grass and you simply want to look good for photos, we have a range of QD's to effortlessly achieve your goals. Glass Cleaner , Citrus Bling, Matte Protect
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any recommendations much appreciated, or i am relying on google reviews ! thanks
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so anyone used this ? dillution anywhere between 1 and 1:10 so looking for correct dillution for a once a week wheel clean, ta muchly
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Hello All this is our latest Video demonstrating an engine clean. Hope you enjoy.
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My exhaust tips are in need of a good restoration I think I will take a picture when light and rain stops I tried cleaning last summer but I look at the tips and they are pitted and using the dragon breath didn’t get rid of the tatty appearance my son bought one of those dremel tools and was thinking maybe this might help ? any suggestions ?
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ValetPRO have spent the last two years developing our own Ceramic coating made and developed in Newhaven, UK. Our key objectives when formulating our product 24Plus Ceramic Coating was to produce the easiest to use and apply ceramic coating available on the market without compromising durability or protection. We've done this in abundance and we know you'll be happy with the results Watch our video that explain this product in more detail and gives good application tips. If your interested in buying this product head over too https://www.valetpro.global/Exterior-Products/Exterior-Protection/3338-/24Plus
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Driving today in the winter sunshine I really notice the marks on my windscreen there’s loads of small scratches and little pitting on the glass I have clay bar the windscreen last summer but should I use the glass polisher products I have seen on u tube should I use my DA instead of hand but a little worried about any damage I could cause ? What should I be using ?
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A product that has been in development for over 2 years, bringing unrivalled flexibility, gloss and protection. Discover the future, March 7th 2022.
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Aircraft Cleaning - The Do's & Don't's Did someone say cleaning an aeroplane, by hand!? There’s a common misconception in the industry that ‘car cleaning’ products are, as the title suggests, just for cars. The truth of the matter is you can practically use these products (more-so the pH Neutral ones) on a variety of subjects… cars, bikes, motorhomes to name a few. Not forgetting the fact that they’re perfect for cleaning around the house, although we wouldn’t recommend Snow Foaming! However, there’s one subject rarely spoken about and that’s cleaning on aircrafts… We recently had the opportunity to attend a local airstrip for a Fly-in BBQ …
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The guys at work seemed to enjoy making this video.
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Not sure this is the right place to post this. We are looking to hire two new staff. https://www.valetpro.global/Information/About-Us/Vacancies Production Mixing Operative/Chemist Added on: 12 Nov 2021 Contract type: Full Time Location: Newhaven, East Sussex. BN9 0FB. Application Deadline: 13 Dec 2021 https://www.valetpro.global/Information/About-Us/Vacancies/3324-/Production-Mixing-OperativeChemist Professional Detailer & Marketing Support Added on: 12 Nov 2021 …
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Ok so just got my starter kit and looking for some advice on a DA polisher to give a good look and buff of the wax. Not looking to spend a fortune, just giving a decent result TIA! Rob
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Elliott demonstrates our leather soap on a Porsche 928s. Great Visual demonstration.
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My 9 year old car will all original paint. One owner, 34k miles including many trackdays and road trips. Not looking too shabby
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Simple glass cleaner, simple process.
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TOUGH AND PROTECTIVE MONTAN CAR WAX FAST AND EASY TO USE DURABLE WAX FINISH Mad Wax is a high quality wax based product that provides your vehicle with a durable layer of protection. As a montan based wax, it allows for easy application and provides a high gloss finish. We recommend using our Wax Applicator to apply this product with ease. Directions: 1) Apply using a Black Wax Applicator. 2) Spread evenly across the vehicle. 3) Allow to cure for 5 minutes. 4) Buff to a high gloss shine. Elliott's thoughts: "Mad Wax is a Montan based paste wax. Montan Wax is an alternative wax to Carnauba as it has many of the pro…
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have a few maybe tree sap or bird poo marks appearing on the black roof wrap, used what i thought then read that i shudnt !!! any go to hacks on cleaning stubborn spots on vinyl ??
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