Hello mate, good description (better half) you got that right. Training wasn’t easy it’s taken me 47 years 🤣🤣. Here wishing you and your family a terrific Christmas and a healthy new year
Another great video Martin, this is proof that like-minded people can share experiences with each other and try new techniques through people like yourself, good to see again. Martin's blog 🤔🤔, Welcome to my workshop 🤗🤗, was the coffee appearance staged or just perfect timing 🤣🤣🤣
Many soft tops look manky after a while and it let's the whole car down but yours looks great. It shows that regular attention really makes a difference. I struggle with keeping the window rubbers looking good grrrrr. Well done Martin, good health and while I'm here.....Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks Philip. I know these videos are not very popular and dont get many views but thats why I think it worth doing, there are a lot of manky soft tops out there that could look a lot nicer. I guess its easy to keep them in good condition when its something you like doing but I guess not bad for a 9 year old car. Thanks for your support mate and here's hoping you and yours have a peaceful & happy Christmas
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer great videos thanks for taking the time posting. it makes sense using a sponge, when i did my E-Class convertible the summer just gone i used the autoglym kit and that comes with a sponge, good luck and thank you
Go for a small roller now buddy works bang on for me speed and nice and even you use a lot like you say but the more in there the better it lasts I find
Good morning Mark, It was just a spong that I got when I bought a wax as its applicator. If I remember (as it was many years ago) I think it was part of a pack I bought from Autoglym but any spong will do. I would try to get as dense a one as possible or you will go through a lot of product
No not tried a microfibre Paul. I imagine it would sound similar. I was so pleased with the application and result. I may give it a try next time though to see if it’s any different 👍
I must admit I thought you had taken leave of your senses- a sponge for christ sake!!!! Have to admit you were right. Application looked faultless . Great to see Mrs OCD has returned to providing you the morning coffee.
She hates it if I leave her in the video. Without doubt the best application I have done on a soft top, the sponge really works well as long as you squeeze it slowly as you move across the roof & anyway I haven’t enough sense to loose any 🤣🤣
Just bought the cleaner and protector and used them on our Mini. After days of rain, the forecast is sunny! How long after the first coat (took 750ml!) would you do the second coat?
@@MarcusOliver2006 Hi Marcus, a warm welcome to my channel. Check out any of my videos and any issues or questions then just drop me a comment and I will always get back to you. My favourite drying towel is the Gold Member. At the moment they are only £9.50. I have a couple and really recommend them. I suggest you always dry the windscreen 1st and that will make the towel slightly damp and it will perform better. carsanddonuts.com/index.php/product/gold-member-drying-towel/
Just glad to be of help, that’s the whole point of my channel so thanks for supporting. I only apply one coat and that seems to last. Depending on the weather it can last over six months on my Wife’s Audi
Hope you can help. Wife has new car with autoglym foc by dealer. When it comes to drying the towel I have weighs like a bus and is soaked before I have finished so ditched it.Bought a maguires waffle drying cloth and it works well but still have water streaks.I dont have a blower. Now got a bottle of garage therapy instant dealer, is the right way to go?Also what is the best cloth to apply, I have bought these 16'' x 16'' Plush 350gsm Yellow Korean Microfibre Edgeless Car Detailing Cloth.Unsure if I should use the detailer after every weekly wash? Thanks
Hello Mark, hope I can help mate. So let's start at the beginning. I really like Autoglym products, in my view you cant go far wrong with them. However Im really not a fan of the product the dealerships sell as a life protection product. I have had that on a couple of cars in the distant past and found it as useful as an ash tray on motorbike. So I would forget I have it on the car and just carry on washing and protecting as you would normally with your favourite wax/sealant. Garage Therapy 2 QD is a great product and probably the most used product on my shelf. It is a great drying aid BUT be carful mate on what towels you use with it as the more you use a towel with a drying aid the more is will eventually resist water. The best drying towels I have and the best value for money is the Cars & Donuts Gold member carsanddonuts.com/index.php/product/gold-member-drying-towel/ currently on sale for £9.50. I have two and love them. I have other drying towels I like as much but they are more expensive so start with the Gold Member and see how you get on. But remember what I said about using the drying towel with a drying aid. Also the GT 2QD will only give protection for a week or two so depending on how often you wash the car you may want to think of a better form of protection. Hope that is of some help but, Im just at the other end of the keyboard mate so happy to help and clarify any time
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer Thanks for that but now being really thick. I have my car and it's wet,I continue to use the waffle to dry it then use this towel you suggest to apply and buff the gt?Sorry asking the obvious..
@@markmummery8765 No Mark, use the Gold Member to dry the car. If you use it to first dry the windscreen, that makes the towel slightly damp and strangely enough it then drys better and leaves the paintwork clear. Check out this link to a video I did on Soft99 Luxury gloss at 11min 30 sec when I dry the car with the Gold Member th-cam.com/video/CJL24NsW76s/w-d-xo.html
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer Ah..I must come over as dense,so I spray the gt first then use the towel as you said about towel earlier? What if I still have water streaks? Use more gt with a microfibre towel n buff. Think I spending money like I just won the lottery😀
@@markmummery8765 🤣 Not dense mate, we all started somewhere. So I think forget about using the GT as a drying aid for a while as it can just add confusion and just wash, rinse and dry the car with the Gold Member and you shouldn't get any streaks. Then use the Gt on a dry car & see how that goes. Give it a go and let me know how you get on. I dont know where you live but here in Berkshire it has rained for days and looks like that is on the cards for the next few as well so no chance of washing anything here
Thanks for sharing this Martin that’s a much better way to apply the Fabsil Gold. I too have recently deep cleaned my Audi A3 convertible roof using the new improved Autoglym sponge protection applicator and found it much easier, as like you found paint brushing on Fabsil Gold a faff…..I’ll use Fabsil applying it with a sponge in future as much prefer Gold over the AG protection as it lasts longer. Thanks again Martin that’s really helpful. Happy Christmas to you and your family and looking forward to more of your posts/blogs. All the best Tris 😀
Thanks for the feedback Tristan. There’s not many TH-camrs that cover or are interested in a convertible so just pleased the video is of help to those of us that have one. Hoping you & yours have a peaceful and healthy Christmas mate & thank you for your support 👍
Thanks Martin - that’s a really useful tip. I need to go my Boxster roof tomorrow assuming no rain - so perfect timing! Cheers.
Brilliant, glad to be of some help👍
Steady bit of winter protection Martin.
Made me laugh when your coffee came out 😊
My Wife hates it when I leave a bit of film in with her. Got to get my kicks from somewhere🤷♂️
Looks pretty good Martin,you needed that coffee with the weather we are having at the moment, thanks for another good vlog, have a good weekend🙂
Thanks Anthony , far too cold to go out on the drive now🥶
Brillant video, I used apply by brush and had the same issue you mentioned too, will definitely be using this method next time! Happy new year 👍
Just pleased to be of some help. Happy new year to you as well Steve
Hello Martin,using a sponge makes it go on better,it definitely holds liquid better.what a good idea.
thanks Steven
Try a Scrubber pad, in a tray (washed out Chinese takeaway pot).. goes on a treat 👍🏼
Great job Martin, cracking tip for convertible owners 👌🏼👌🏼
I must ask, how do you get your better half to bring you beverages 🤔🤔🤔 😂
Hello mate, good description (better half) you got that right. Training wasn’t easy it’s taken me 47 years 🤣🤣. Here wishing you and your family a terrific Christmas and a healthy new year
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer haha I'm almost at 20 years so a long way to go lol
Merry Xmas to you too and a happy, healthy new year 🙂🙂👍🏼
Great idea Martin.
Will definitely be trying this method 👍
I was really pleased with it, should have tried it a long time ago. Big D Tailing has commented that he uses a small roller so maybe give that a try??
Hi Martin, just a note to say Happy Christmas and thanks for all your videos, best wishes.
Thanks Tim, very kind of you. Hope you have a great Christmas and a healthy new year
Another great video Martin, this is proof that like-minded people can share experiences with each other and try new techniques through people like yourself, good to see again. Martin's blog 🤔🤔, Welcome to my workshop 🤗🤗, was the coffee appearance staged or just perfect timing 🤣🤣🤣
Thats the idea Paul, just good to be of some use. My wife hates it when I leave her on the video. Have to get my kicks somehow 🤷🏻♂
Many soft tops look manky after a while and it let's the whole car down but yours looks great. It shows that regular attention really makes a difference.
I struggle with keeping the window rubbers looking good grrrrr.
Well done Martin, good health and while I'm here.....Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks Philip. I know these videos are not very popular and dont get many views but thats why I think it worth doing, there are a lot of manky soft tops out there that could look a lot nicer. I guess its easy to keep them in good condition when its something you like doing but I guess not bad for a 9 year old car. Thanks for your support mate and here's hoping you and yours have a peaceful & happy Christmas
Cheers Boss
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer great videos thanks for taking the time posting. it makes sense using a sponge, when i did my E-Class convertible the summer just gone i used the autoglym kit and that comes with a sponge, good luck and thank you
@@chrispoulton9089 glad the video was of some use Chris👍
Go for a small roller now buddy works bang on for me speed and nice and even you use a lot like you say but the more in there the better it lasts I find
I'll give it a try next time👍
Morning Martin
Can you point me in the right direction as to when you got that sponge from.
Thanks Mark
Good morning Mark, It was just a spong that I got when I bought a wax as its applicator. If I remember (as it was many years ago) I think it was part of a pack I bought from Autoglym but any spong will do. I would try to get as dense a one as possible or you will go through a lot of product
Superb Martin, I'll be applying it like this from now on when I get convertibles in 👌🏻
Big D Tailing has suggested a roller ?
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer yeah maybe a roller for the big parts but would prefer a sponge for the seam's and joints
@@SomeMadRandomPerson agree, the sponge was easy, manageable, no splashing and enjoyable to use
Hope you have a better 2023
Cheers Robert, fingers crossed. Here’s wishing you & yours a happy and healthy new year 👍
Just wishing a Happy New Year Martin 😀😀
Thanks Trist, same to you mate. Hoping you have a safe and healthy one👍
Good video Martin, although that foam-on-vinyl brushing sound made my teeth stand on
edge.😃 Have you tried a microfibre applicator?
No not tried a microfibre Paul. I imagine it would sound similar. I was so pleased with the application and result. I may give it a try next time though to see if it’s any different 👍
That does look a good product Martin just let my misses watch the hot drink coming through the door she just looked at me say no more
🤣
I must admit I thought you had taken leave of your senses- a sponge for christ sake!!!! Have to admit you were right. Application looked faultless .
Great to see Mrs OCD has returned to providing you the morning coffee.
She hates it if I leave her in the video. Without doubt the best application I have done on a soft top, the sponge really works well as long as you squeeze it slowly as you move across the roof & anyway I haven’t enough sense to loose any 🤣🤣
Just bought the cleaner and protector and used them on our Mini. After days of rain, the forecast is sunny! How long after the first coat (took 750ml!) would you do the second coat?
Once the roof is totally dry
Love your videos Martin. Just subscribed. Can you recommend a drying towel?
@@MarcusOliver2006 Hi Marcus, a warm welcome to my channel. Check out any of my videos and any issues or questions then just drop me a comment and I will always get back to you. My favourite drying towel is the Gold Member. At the moment they are only £9.50. I have a couple and really recommend them. I suggest you always dry the windscreen 1st and that will make the towel slightly damp and it will perform better. carsanddonuts.com/index.php/product/gold-member-drying-towel/
Thanks for the recommendation Martin
Thanks for the tip Martin. With Gabriel gold do you still have to apply 2 coats or is 1 coat enough?
Just glad to be of help, that’s the whole point of my channel so thanks for supporting. I only apply one coat and that seems to last. Depending on the weather it can last over six months on my Wife’s Audi
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer Cheers Martin. and as you could probably guess Fabsil got autocorrected to Gabriel 😅
@@nelz9299 🤣👍
Great tip, and demo 👍🏻
cheers Craig, appreciate it, just hope its of some use👍
Hope you can help.
Wife has new car with autoglym foc by dealer.
When it comes to drying the towel I have weighs like a bus and is soaked before I have finished so ditched it.Bought a maguires waffle drying cloth and it works well but still have water streaks.I dont have a blower.
Now got a bottle of garage therapy instant dealer, is the right way to go?Also what is the best cloth to apply, I have bought these
16'' x 16'' Plush 350gsm Yellow Korean Microfibre Edgeless Car Detailing Cloth.Unsure if I should use the detailer after every weekly wash?
Thanks
Hello Mark, hope I can help mate. So let's start at the beginning. I really like Autoglym products, in my view you cant go far wrong with them. However Im really not a fan of the product the dealerships sell as a life protection product. I have had that on a couple of cars in the distant past and found it as useful as an ash tray on motorbike. So I would forget I have it on the car and just carry on washing and protecting as you would normally with your favourite wax/sealant. Garage Therapy 2 QD is a great product and probably the most used product on my shelf. It is a great drying aid BUT be carful mate on what towels you use with it as the more you use a towel with a drying aid the more is will eventually resist water. The best drying towels I have and the best value for money is the Cars & Donuts Gold member carsanddonuts.com/index.php/product/gold-member-drying-towel/ currently on sale for £9.50. I have two and love them. I have other drying towels I like as much but they are more expensive so start with the Gold Member and see how you get on. But remember what I said about using the drying towel with a drying aid. Also the GT 2QD will only give protection for a week or two so depending on how often you wash the car you may want to think of a better form of protection. Hope that is of some help but, Im just at the other end of the keyboard mate so happy to help and clarify any time
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer Thanks for that but now being really thick.
I have my car and it's wet,I continue to use the waffle to dry it then use this towel you suggest to apply and buff the gt?Sorry asking the obvious..
@@markmummery8765 No Mark, use the Gold Member to dry the car. If you use it to first dry the windscreen, that makes the towel slightly damp and strangely enough it then drys better and leaves the paintwork clear. Check out this link to a video I did on Soft99 Luxury gloss at 11min 30 sec when I dry the car with the Gold Member th-cam.com/video/CJL24NsW76s/w-d-xo.html
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer Ah..I must come over as dense,so I spray the gt first then use the towel as you said about towel earlier? What if I still have water streaks? Use more gt with a microfibre towel n buff.
Think I spending money like I just won the lottery😀
@@markmummery8765 🤣 Not dense mate, we all started somewhere. So I think forget about using the GT as a drying aid for a while as it can just add confusion and just wash, rinse and dry the car with the Gold Member and you shouldn't get any streaks. Then use the Gt on a dry car & see how that goes. Give it a go and let me know how you get on. I dont know where you live but here in Berkshire it has rained for days and looks like that is on the cards for the next few as well so no chance of washing anything here
Nice job Martin
cheers mate, Ive been waiting for a little rain to film the water behaviour but dry weather. Typical
It's OK for the fabric sets?
I’ve never tried it but don’t see why not. Detailing and the Beast did a video on it for seats I think. Might be worth checking that out
hi in Norway it is - celsius…. cold, hehe 🙂
🥶
Top tip 👍
Cheers Mike👍
Ultimate patatas bravas
what the hell have potatoes got to do with it Robert. How about upping the medication🤣
@@ObsessiveCarDetailer I bought that ceramic container from a supermarket and it had tapas in it - nice little ceramic bowl - geddit now?
I think cut potatoes are good at glass
our cat loves them as feeding bowls - probably good for a little cake with your coffee
@@RobertSmith-di5ll I was a bit slow there mate, Ive had a pot plant in it, no idea where it came from but now I know 🤷🏻♂
I'm trying that
I cant even get out to attempt to clean the car. I dont remember when we had the last dry day
Thanks for sharing this Martin that’s a much better way to apply the Fabsil Gold. I too have recently deep cleaned my Audi A3 convertible roof using the new improved Autoglym sponge protection applicator and found it much easier, as like you found paint brushing on Fabsil Gold a faff…..I’ll use Fabsil applying it with a sponge in future as much prefer Gold over the AG protection as it lasts longer. Thanks again Martin that’s really helpful. Happy Christmas to you and your family and looking forward to more of your posts/blogs. All the best Tris 😀
Thanks for the feedback Tristan. There’s not many TH-camrs that cover or are interested in a convertible so just pleased the video is of help to those of us that have one. Hoping you & yours have a peaceful and healthy Christmas mate & thank you for your support 👍
.. and containers dump a lot of rubbish in the oceans
I have no idea what you are talking about Robert but whatever you're on, Ill have some 🤣