Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[JamesBryan]

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100 max really
Decent is it?

Yeah plenty of power for what you need. that's what i use it for.

Wouldn't want to do a car with it.

 

[Philip.]

Mainly have to be careful when it's sunny, but a panel at a time is fine.

No worry of that at this time of year

 

[Racky]

What TFR are you guys using ? Didn't wash the car properly for 2 months now I think, and Bilt Hamber snow foam looks it doesn't do to much before using the shampoo and wash mitt goes into action

 

[imprezaworks]

Hdd Road Rage pre wash.
Kenny chem caustic snow foam/tfr.
Power maxed tfr.

 

[Racky]

Hdd Road Rage pre wash.
Kenny chem caustic snow foam/tfr.
Power maxed tfr.

Are these stripping the wax/protection already applied ?

 

[imprezaworks]

Can all be used at a sensible dose mate just have a quick search. What protection have you got on the car now?. I tend to use spray products this time of year so just go round the car after a clean.

 

[Racky]

Can all be used at a sensible dose mate just have a quick search. What protection have you got on the car now?. I tend to use spray products this time of year so just go round the car after a clean.

Yes, did had a look and they all say they won't remove the wax, but wanted to make sure that is correct, as you used them.

 

[imprezaworks]

So what do you have on the car protection wise? This time of year imo you are pissing in the wind with the more ph level of pre wash unless it’s rarely driven. In the spring summer time then sure. I’m only going by what I do. Use a decent spray wax after a decent wash etc.

 

[Racky]

Sorry, protection wise I got a Meguiars Ultimate liquid wax, and the shampoo(meguiars wash and wax) that I use also has some 'protection'.
I never tried those spray protections yet, as I thought they don't do to much.

 

[imprezaworks]

personally this time of year I’d opt for something like somax bsd for protection and beading property, if that’s your thing

There are hundreds to pick from. I love waxing but the weather doesn’t do it any favours unless you have a garage etc.

Some will do things differently of course, this is just what I do.

👍

 

[Racky]

personally this time of year I’d opt for something like somax bsd for protection and beading property, if that’s your thing

There are hundreds to pick from. I love waxing but the weather doesn’t do it any favours unless you have a garage etc.

Some will do things differently of course, this is just what I do.

👍

Thanks for the pointers.
I think I will order the HDD road rage prewash, and see how it goes, as I can't seem to find the kenny chem one, and if I remember correctly, tried power maxed tfr a while ago, and wasn't impressed with it.

Regarding waxing, yes, I got a garage and that helps, but I am also getting lazy, and if I find faster solutions, would embrace them haha.

 

[imprezaworks]

The hdd stuff is very good, I’m sure you would like that 👍

 

[larrymartin]

Yes, it is likely that the so-called "lifetime" paint sealant is long gone, especially if the car is washed often. You can safely continue with the paint preparation as if this protective layer did not exist.

 

[riz]

Is surfex hd ok as my pre wash all year round?

I probably put 2/300ml in a 7litre pump sprayer, which i hope is 5%.....

 

[Adamm.]

Is surfex hd ok as my pre wash all year round?

I probably put 2/300ml in a 7litre pump sprayer, which i hope is 5%.....

It might strip any protection you have but at 5% I imagine will be fine as a pre wash. I wouldn't bother in the summer either tbh.

 

[riz]

Ah ok.

It's just easier using the pump sprayer than snowfoam.

Might get Touchless for pump sprayer use in summer then

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Anyone got one of those 'Bucket Buddy' things?

The clip on things that you can store your spare brushes in?

Im constantly finding im having to root around for my little brushes in and amongst the big ones and its grating on me a bit.

Also, those turbo nozzles for the jetwashes. I see them all the time online but are they any good? They claim to help shift dirt in arches easier (especially those damn carpeted ones).

Recommendations please!

 

[Louis]

Anyone got one of those 'Bucket Buddy' things?

The clip on things that you can store your spare brushes in?

Im constantly finding im having to root around for my little brushes in and amongst the big ones and its grating on me a bit.

Also, those turbo nozzles for the jetwashes. I see them all the time online but are they any good? They claim to help shift dirt in arches easier (especially those damn carpeted ones).

Recommendations please!

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[Bluebeard]

Anyone got one of those 'Bucket Buddy' things?

The clip on things that you can store your spare brushes in?

Im constantly finding im having to root around for my little brushes in and amongst the big ones and its grating on me a bit.

Also, those turbo nozzles for the jetwashes. I see them all the time online but are they any good? They claim to help shift dirt in arches easier (especially those damn carpeted ones).

Recommendations please!

Turbo nozzles and wheel arch carpet are a bad combination. You’ll just mash up the carpet and blow holes in it.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Turbo nozzles and wheel arch carpet are a bad combination. You’ll just mash up the carpet and blow holes in it.

Oh damn! I didn't even think of that. I'll pass on them then.

So I'm guessing just a good old fashioned scrub (my usual method) is the way forward?

 

[Bluebeard]

Oh damn! I didn't even think of that. I'll pass on them then.

So I'm guessing just a good old fashioned scrub (my usual method) is the way forward?

I just use the normal jetwash end.

But those turbo nozzles give a teeny tiny jet of water that spins round. Fine for patios and s**t but it’s like a laser on arch carpet. 😂

 

[davo172]

Anyone got one of those 'Bucket Buddy' things?

The clip on things that you can store your spare brushes in?

Im constantly finding im having to root around for my little brushes in and amongst the big ones and its grating on me a bit.

Also, those turbo nozzles for the jetwashes. I see them all the time online but are they any good? They claim to help shift dirt in arches easier (especially those damn carpeted ones).

Recommendations please!

I was looking at these too but saying that the the ikea job is a good shout!

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I just use the normal jetwash end.

But those turbo nozzles give a teeny tiny jet of water that spins round. Fine for patios and s**t but it’s like a laser on arch carpet. 😂

Cheers Dan!

I hate carpet arches, theyre a PITA. But, considering some of the stuff I work on, id rather not be tearing them up 🤣

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

So, after posting about the 'bucket buddy' that @Louis then steered me off, I got home to a present from my BIL & SIL....

.....A f**king bucket buddy 🤣

What are the chances! Still, I think its an ebay jobby but seems solid AF. Enough room to store plenty of brushes, holes in the bottom and also 4 holes in the side to slide brush handles into. Nice!

 

[davo172]

So, after posting about the 'bucket buddy' that @Louis then steered me off, I got home to a present from my BIL & SIL....

.....A f**king bucket buddy 🤣

What are the chances! Still, I think its an ebay jobby but seems solid AF. Enough room to store plenty of brushes, holes in the bottom and also 4 holes in the side to slide brush handles into. Nice!

Link?

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Link?

It was amazon, not ebay (probably same difference)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BXH9W3Q6/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Im surprised at how solid it was. You know sometimes they're flimsy and s**t? This is definitely not that

 

[davo172]

It was amazon, not ebay (probably same difference)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BXH9W3Q6/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Im surprised at how solid it was. You know sometimes they're flimsy and s**t? This is definitely not that

Looks decent that I ordered a maxshine one off fleabay today 😀

 

[SharpyClio]

Has anyone got / used a drier? Been tempted for ages to get one but never got around to it, I like the idea of it as it’s touch less and gets all those little bits where water sits until you dry and polish it then 17 litres of water somehow escapes from the wing mirror surround?!

 

[riz]

I just bought BH Traceless. Must say it is rather good.

Also loving CarPro Reset.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Has anyone got / used a drier? Been tempted for ages to get one but never got around to it, I like the idea of it as it’s touch less and gets all those little bits where water sits until you dry and polish it then 17 litres of water somehow escapes from the wing mirror surround?!

Yeah I’ve got a Blo one. It’s pretty decent. Having said that it’s only any good for drying the paintwork if there’s a good hydrophobic coating on. But if all you want it for is getting water out of those nooks and crannies then they’re perfect.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

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[SharpyClio]

Yeah I’ve got a Blo one. It’s pretty decent. Having said that it’s only any good for drying the paintwork if there’s a good hydrophobic coating on. But if all you want it for is getting water out of those nooks and crannies then they’re perfect.

Bit of both! My cars are always pretty well protected so it’d be useful for that as well. Good to know they work pretty well!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Bit of both! My cars are always pretty well protected so it’d be useful for that as well. Good to know they work pretty well!

Yeah the one I’ve got (in that link above) is expensive but it’s very very powerful.

 

[SharpyClio]

Yeah the one I’ve got (in that link above) is expensive but it’s very very powerful.

Always happy to spend money if it works! 👌

 

[Louis]

Lots of people use the dog drying units as they're much cheaper and offer similar performance.

 

[Louis]

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[SharpyClio]

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Ah, okay. I did see those but wasn’t sure if “buy cheap, buy twice” might apply in this scenario?

 

[Louis]

Ah, okay. I did see those but wasn’t sure if “buy cheap, buy twice” might apply in this scenario?

Check out the detailing forums. Lots of threads on them

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

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2hp pfft!

 

[davo172]

Yeah I’ve got a Blo one. It’s pretty decent. Having said that it’s only any good for drying the paintwork if there’s a good hydrophobic coating on. But if all you want it for is getting water out of those nooks and crannies then they’re perfect.

I have just bought one too air S yet to try it due to weather 🙄