Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[MLB]

I think it’s ace to deal with and gives great results like yours! I don’t think you’ll have any issues in the summer just have to be more aware

Still have to do the whole car, this was just a test on the bonnet but it looks promising, maybe a bit gimmicky being in between a wax and spray in protection but so far so good, still beading well even after five weeks of not washing the car!

 

[-Jamie-]

That looks just like a Nilfisk adaptor, but don't take my work for that [emoji28]

 

[Hxrry]

Still have to do the whole car, this was just a test on the bonnet but it looks promising, maybe a bit gimmicky being in between a wax and spray in protection but so far so good, still beading well even after five weeks of not washing the car!

The beading is exceptional from it and once you get used to letting it cure slightly it's a dream. I used the Synergy QD today for the first time (12.5% si02 as apposed to QDX being 1.5% si02) and I'm impressed, but that's not as easy to use as QDX in my opinion. Definitely brings the gloss out though Granted my car is ceramic coated, it should make a nice addition to the protection every other wash!

 

[MLB]

That looks lovely! Nice wide garage as well, good stuff!

Wondered if one of you chaps can help me?! I have a Titan pressure washer (screw fix) and it’s been great for the last couple of years. However I want a snow foam set up for it and I can’t find anything to tell me what fitting I need!

So the pics below are of the Lance ‘end’ that attaches to the trigger piece (sorry I’m not down with the terminology.

Can some one point me in the direction of what fitting I actually have or if I need to measure in a different way?

TIA

Looks a bit like a Bosch connector to me with the wide base and the sticky out bits aligned with the gun.

I can take a picture of my Nilfisk one tomorrow if you want but I'm 95% sure the sticky out bits are roundish.

 

[-Jamie-]

@RustyMojo Bosch?

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks the same as my rac/bosch

 

[RustyMojo]

It does, I think it’s the bosh/rac one too! Albeit someone on detailing world suggested it was a 1/4 fitting. But this is the Lance ‘tip’ which makes me think I’m trying to fit the snow foam fitting in the wrong bloody place 🤷🏻‍♂️ I have never owned one. So frankly have no idea what I’m doing. Does it matter where I connect the snow foam bottle to the Lance? I must say attaching it to the end of the Lance would be easier but I can’t think it’s right

this is the setup I have Lance wise

 

[imprezaworks]

Would the bottle not connect to the brass screw one?

I'm buying a new machine for a number of reasons, this being one lol.

 

[MLB]

My Nilfisk has got a three piece gun and my snow foam lance connects to the handle, push in and lock with a quarter turn.

Not sure in the picture but the brass fitting looks like a quick release? Might be an option as well but then you'd have an almighty long lance for your snowfoam gun.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah think the ktanzke In work is the same.

 

[RustyMojo]

Would the bottle not connect to the brass screw one?

I'm buying a new machine for a number of reasons, this being one lol.

That’s what the chap on DW has done, it’s a spring loaded QR. However I presumed it should be a twist fitting as @MLB had highlighted ! How can something so simple blow my tiny mind

 

[rbeazer]

On the topic of pressure washers...
Would anyone be interested in buying my karcher k4 premium full control
Its got the hose reel on the back and ive upgraded from the standard hose to a 10m hose.
It also comes with an official karcher extension (10m i think), the original hose it came with and the lance too.

Its not really been used much. Only looking at selling it because i'm space limited and want a new kranzle instead
Its actually a decent machine to be fair to it for the price it is, plus there are plenty of accessories that fit out the box.
Looking for around 170 ish without postage.

 

[imprezaworks]

Are these pump foamers all crap bar the ik9

 

[imprezaworks]

On the topic of pressure washers...
Would anyone be interested in buying my karcher k4 premium full control
Its got the hose reel on the back and ive upgraded from the standard hose to a 10m hose.
It also comes with an official karcher extension (10m i think), the original hose it came with and the lance too.

Its not really been used much. Only looking at selling it because i'm space limited and want a new kranzle instead
Its actually a decent machine to be fair to it for the price it is, plus there are plenty of accessories that fit out the box.
Looking for around 170 ish without postage.

How much are they new

 

[riz]

Are these pump foamers all crap bar the ik9

I've got one to sell.

 

[imprezaworks]

Any good mate

 

[rbeazer]

How much are they new

The premium has been discontinued for some reason. But they were 230 ish from what i remember. Plus the extension hose and the replacement puts it about about 300 in total.

 

[riz]

Any good mate

Works well but takes alot of pumping

 

[trickstargee]

Are these pump foamers all crap bar the ik9

Matt at DW did a video on the Marolex ones,


If you have a pw set-up with foam lance i cant see why you'd spend £35 on one though.

Has anyone bought drying towels / microfibres off of Alibaba? The link for the detailingbrush got me looking...a 1400gsm 50x80 is ~£11-14 posted off ebay for 1, or £4.44 each (moq of 5 - which isnt execessive)
They look generic anyway, vs paying for a name.

Any recommendations of which towel to use? I know it probably comes down to own preference but been using a Kent one for ages but after i washed it, seems to have gone a bit rubbish. (Used non-bio persil liquid?)

Bit of a ball ache but sure we could do group buys 🤣 or i should stop being tight and buy off say in2detailing

 

[imprezaworks]

Just bought the xl gorilla off ebay for 14 delivered. It's decent.

 

[KitsonRis]

Just bought the xl gorilla off ebay for 14 delivered. It's decent.

I've been using one of these for a while now. I am happy with it. Also have a little one too, great for a final buff once finished.

 

[davo172]

Just bought the xl gorilla off ebay for 14 delivered. It's decent.

🤣🤣🤣 the XL Gorilla!!
Sounds like a sex aid!

 

[imprezaworks]

Still looking

Buy Spear & Jackson Pressure Washer - 2200W | Pressure washers | Argos

Buy Spear & Jackson Pressure Washer - 2200W at Argos. Thousands of products for same day delivery £3.95, or fast store collection.

www.argos.co.uk

 

[Bluebeard]

Yeah I can see that, but it’s which adapter I do I need kind of question as there are many the same by ‘look’ but no measurements from what I can see?

Who keeps vernier calipers and their jetwash gun on their work desk??
😂😂

 

[RustyMojo]

You just made me take a look at my desk! It’s an eclectic mix! In fact it’s a mess and looks like the contents of a disturbed mind!

 

[Jekyll]

I've just got 2 Klin drying towels after recommendation on here.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

That looks just like a Nilfisk adaptor, but don't take my work for that [emoji28]

That’s what I was thinking

 

[riz]

f**king cramp in your hands after going round the whole car that's what 😂

Wow just used this Ansio pump sprayer. Dont think I ever need to foam again.
Forgot how good Valet Pro citrus Pre wash is.

 

[JamesBryan]

Wow just used this Ansio pump sprayer. Dont think I ever need to foam again.
Forgot how good Valet Pro citrus Pre wash is.

Yeah can't argue for £13 can you.

 

[riz]

Yeah can't argue for £13 can you.

just need a squished fag hanging out my mouth and one of those giant blue buckets/bins with some tyre shine on a rag.

 

[imprezaworks]

Amazon

 

[imprezaworks]

Missed this then it came up again. Must be fate as think I bought the last one.

Buy Nilfisk Titan 120 Pressure Washer - 1400W | Pressure washers | Argos

Buy Nilfisk Titan 120 Pressure Washer - 1400W at Argos. Thousands of products for same day delivery £3.95, or fast store collection.

www.argos.co.uk

 

[JamesBryan]

just need a squished fag hanging out my mouth and one of those giant blue buckets/bins with some tyre shine on a rag.

And start calling everyone Boss.

 

[davo172]

And start calling everyone Boss.

Drape your shammys over the brick wall to dry

 

[Gally]

A coat of Auto Finesse triple. That was it. Impressive still.

 

[imprezaworks]

Any recommendations on a snow foam lance for my Nilfisk c120 Titan?

 

[riz]

I got mine from in2detailing, just so it had a guarantee.

I think they are all the same so the cheapest one on eBay which looks like the other ones.

 

[imprezaworks]

I assumed they all fit. But I need the nilfisk/gerni type.

 

[Hxrry]

Magifoam doing bits on this porker today

Then got it in the unit to test out a new Graphene Wax... Must say I'm very impressed!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Think I'm tired.

I have this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V5HTRBH/?tag=cliospnet01-21


Will this fit to make it work

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087F1K5KQ/?tag=cliospnet01-21