Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Matt e]

i got my hose for my karcher from here, its like the heavy duty ones at car washes

Karcher style replacement Rubber Flexiwash Hose Quick Fit connections

Karcher Style 'K' Series Pressure Washer hose for the New Quick connect trigger. Hose rated 230 bar working pressure, made from our own Flexiwash Blue Pressure Washer hose - 100% Rubber with wire reinforcement. So if you are fed up with wrestling the standard stiff plastic hose supplied with the...

www.directhoses.net

 

[leeds2592]

i got my hose for my karcher from here, its like the heavy duty ones at car washes

Karcher style replacement Rubber Flexiwash Hose Quick Fit connections

Karcher Style 'K' Series Pressure Washer hose for the New Quick connect trigger. Hose rated 230 bar working pressure, made from our own Flexiwash Blue Pressure Washer hose - 100% Rubber with wire reinforcement. So if you are fed up with wrestling the standard stiff plastic hose supplied with the...

www.directhoses.net

I'm leaning towards getting mine from there as they seem cheaper than qwashers.

Have you got the quick release?

 

[Matt e]

Yeah its got quick release, I use one of those karcher adaptors with a stubby gun

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[riz]

Recently picked up a nearly new car, but living in a flat makes it challenging (impossible) to clean it myself.
Been looking at some proper detailing companies (not your corner hand car wash places) for a proper clean/detailpolish etc.
Anyone used any before in the London area? (Mobile or otherwise) Or have any horror tales/recommendations?

Just get Optimum No Rinse

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

I bought myself 2 litres of Bilt hamber auto wheels and 5 litres of auto foam today.

I’ve used them both before but after washing both our cars today I’ve decided that they’re both top of their game.

 

[leeds2592]

On bought myself 2 litres of Bilt hamber auto wheels and 5 litres of auto foam today.

I’ve used them both before but after washing both our cars today I’ve decided that they’re both top of their game.

Do you find the auto foam doesn't 'stick' for very long?

I've been using it for a while. Use it in the lance or in a pressure sprayer. When used in the lance, it goes on lovely and thick but a few minutes and it's pretty much all gone off the car. Doesn't give me time to go round with a brush for the fiddly bits. Wondering if it's settings I've got my lance on or the foam itself.

 

[riz]

Auto foam is really good but doesn't give you that satisfaction of thick clingy foam. It does clean really well though.

I was going to buy auto wheels but got loads of Turtle Wax Redline cheap. It's on my list..

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Do you find the auto foam doesn't 'stick' for very long?

I've been using it for a while. Use it in the lance or in a pressure sprayer. When used in the lance, it goes on lovely and thick but a few minutes and it's pretty much all gone off the car. Doesn't give me time to go round with a brush for the fiddly bits. Wondering if it's settings I've got my lance on or the foam itself.

yeah it definitely doesn’t cling on as long as other snow foams I’ve used but it’s cleaning power is still infinitely better than anything else. I don’t think it’s your Lance as it came out thin on mine too.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Auto foam is really good but doesn't give you that satisfaction of thick clingy foam. It does clean really well though.

I was going to buy auto wheels but got loads of Turtle Wax Redline cheap. It's on my list..

I think I paid about £12 for a litre of auto wheels and used a about 500ml doing both cars. But the wheels on both cars were VERY soiled as they’ve not been washed for yonks.

 

[Gally]

Yeah its not a clinger, its a cleaner. autobrite made the foamiest foam around, didn't clean worth a f**k though yet people loved it.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I agree with the above regarding BH Autofoam. It does tend to slide off and 'split' quite quickly especially on a heavily waxed or slick car. Not generally a problem as @Sunglasses_Ron is exactly right, it cleans so damn well. I will say this though, in the middle of summer when its hot and I must wash the car, ill chuck in a little bit of some other snow foam that clings better and the combo is really good. I quite often chuck a small amount of AG Polar Foam (or whatever its called) and that makes it cling a bit longer.

 

[Amos91]

It's meant to move the dirt rather than shaving foam the car (Magifoam).

Dwell time is only 5 mins according to BH.

 

[Stay Puft]

I’ve never found a foam that actually cleans the car.. seems a bit of a false economy, but I still do it

 

[Gally]

Autofoam cleans your car. The rest are mostly window dressing in my testing. Although in fairness, they do still help drag some dirt but nothing a good pressure washer doesn't do anyway.

Pump sprayer is still underrated. But I prefer the extra stage of autofoam via the Lance and then mitt wash. Even if it was a quickie you could autofoam rinse and head out. Still makes a big difference.

 

[leeds2592]

Think some people have kind of misinterpreted what I said. I'm not arsed for the all show no clean snowfoam, it'd just be a bit better if it lasted a bit longer so it'd give you time to properly go round the car with a brush in all the fiddly areas without having to rush.

Nice to know its not just me though.

I'm still undecided about lance vs sprayer. Was using the sprayer as its much quicker and easier, however, not sure if I over diluted it but I did find that, even when I blasted it with the pressure washer, it still left a greasy coating. However that obviously came off when you properly washed it.

 

[imprezaworks]

I use valet pro snow foam. It's decent tbf

 

[riz]

What sprayer do you guys use?

I bought one of these. Honestly need to pump it atleast 200 times for the car....

IK Sprayers

IK Sprayer provides resilient, durable and innovative sprayers and foamers designed with your car care needs in mind. With a 60-year heritage and commitment to ISO9001 standards, the international team behind the brand continuously develops new spraying solutions. IK Sprayers aim to set the...

www.cleanandshiny.co.uk

 

[Geddes]

Seen a fair few videos on these sprayers especially the IK ones, I can’t be bothered pumping the sprayer that many times.

 

[riz]

Seen a fair few videos on these sprayers especially the IK ones, I can’t be bothered pumping the sprayer that many times.

It's nonstop...😅

 

[Matt e]

are you looking for a foaming one or just a ordinary one?

 

[imprezaworks]

https://www.cliosport.net/threads/auto-finesse-illusion-wax-%C2%A325-posted.834740/

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Think some people have kind of misinterpreted what I said. I'm not arsed for the all show no clean snowfoam, it'd just be a bit better if it lasted a bit longer so it'd give you time to properly go round the car with a brush in all the fiddly areas without having to rush.

Nice to know its not just me though.

I'm still undecided about lance vs sprayer. Was using the sprayer as its much quicker and easier, however, not sure if I over diluted it but I did find that, even when I blasted it with the pressure washer, it still left a greasy coating. However that obviously came off when you properly washed it.

You might find that what I said works. Its what I do when I want to give the car a deep clean and get a brush into all the intricate areas. Normal dilution of foam doesnt tend to last long enough for me to fart-arse around. Mix a bit of the 'shaving foam' style snow in with it and it bulks out the foaming time and saves it running off and drying on the car

 

[leeds2592]

You might find that what I said works. Its what I do when I want to give the car a deep clean and get a brush into all the intricate areas. Normal dilution of foam doesnt tend to last long enough for me to fart-arse around. Mix a bit of the 'shaving foam' style snow in with it and it bulks out the foaming time and saves it running off and drying on the car

Ta mate. I'll give it a go!

 

[andy_coops]

Yeah its not a clinger, its a cleaner. autobrite made the foamiest foam around, didn't clean worth a f**k though yet people loved it.

Cleans the driveway better than the car...😳

 

[andy_coops]

If it’s any help Autofoam needs to be diluted to a rate specific to the litres/minute flow rate for your pressure washer. I fannied about measuring then settled on 300ml of foam topped up with about 700ml of water. This creates a reasonably thick foam with dwell time of up to 10 minutes and obscene cleaning power. Rarely need a dedicated bug remover now and no discernible impact on coatings either which is a bonus.

I didn’t get on with it through a pump sprayer - personal preference I guess.

Been my go to foam for 5-6 years now.

 

[rs 1an]

We use Autofoam and Prokleen black cherry with a Prokleen bottle with the red nozzle for thick foam. You only need about an inch at the bottom for both. A more powerful washer helps as does nice cool damp mornings. Reset made bubbles in a bucket and merino mitt washes are best with a fibre mitt for your lows.

 

[rs 1an]

We also use multi x and autowheel on wheels and arches prior to foaming

 

[Geddes]

A month or two ago I washed my Dads car and noticed after a few days all over the paint it’s sticky to the touch. Only thing I can think of for the first time I partly used a hydrophobic shampoo and non hydrophobic shampoo mixed together. I washed it again with snow foam and hand washed it 2 bucket system with the normal hydrophobic shampoo and it’s better but it’s still sticky in some way. Anyone have any ideas how to fully remove the sticky ness or come across this before

 

[Geddes]

Also on the last wash I did the car with Iron fallout remover too. The car is parked tight right next to a tree would the cause it?

 

[JamesBryan]

Sounds like tree sap to me.

Maybe it's been partially washed off or spread around the car as you were washing it.

Do you have any citrus pre wash or something to try all over the car to help break down the sap before washing?

 

[Geddes]

Sounds like tree sap to me.

Maybe it's been partially washed off or spread around the car as you were washing it.

Do you have any citrus pre wash or something to try all over the car to help break down the sap before washing?

had a look round his car again this afternoon, it’s sticky on the side wheres the trees, bushes Including the bonnet. The other side isn’t sticky at all. I do have some Gtechniq W5 citrus all purpose cleaner, I presume it’s the same stuff? ive never used the stuff for all of the car before. I have the stuff in a spray bottle, could you use the stuff in a foam lance or is it not designed for that?

 

[JamesBryan]

Yeah that should do it.

Mixed 1:10 and spray on and leave to dwell for a few minutes, then rinse off and wash as normal with a plain shampoo.

 

[Geddes]

Yeah that should do it.

Mixed 1:10 and spray on and leave to dwell for a few minutes, then rinse off and wash as normal with a plain shampoo.

Awesome thanks for that, I’ll give it a go next time I wash it. Strange thing is, cars been parked there for about 2 years and I’ve washed his car almost every time and only come across this issue past month or so

 

[JamesBryan]

Awesome thanks for that, I’ll give it a go next time I wash it. Strange thing is, cars been parked there for about 2 years and I’ve washed his car almost every time and only come across this issue past month or so

Ahh right that's weird.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[Jekyll]

Sealing headlamps after a protection, what do people use?

I normally do the flatting process, and cut/polish and wax them afterwards, but open to other suggestions.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Sealing headlamps after a protection, what do people use?

I normally do the flatting process, and cut/polish and wax them afterwards, but open to other suggestions.

Carpro Delux

 

[Jekyll]

In fact, I was going to tag you Dave, as I vaguely remember speaking to you at CSF about it.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

In fact, I was going to tag you Dave, as I vaguely remember speaking to you at CSF about it.

Yeah it also offers some UV protection so should prolong the life of the headlights too.

 

[Matt e]

gyeon trim

 

[Jekyll]

I have heard this also.