Washing/Waxing/Detailing

radar said:

Is there a snow foam agent that will attach to a domestic hose - don't have access, provision, power or storage for my Gerni.

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Adam's has one - not sure how effective it is, though.

https://www.adamspolishes.com.au/product/adams-suds-for-days-foam-gun-bundle

radar said:

Is there a snow foam agent that will attach to a domestic hose - don't have access, provision, power or storage for my Gerni.

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https://www.autobarn.com.au/ez-jet-wash-gun

I have that one, it works well for me, but you obviously lack the power of a gerni but it makes good foam and sprays it well, it wont sit on the paint for as long though as there's more water in the mix.

I generally do the wheel, rinse the car off, then spray it with this and 2 bucket wash, if I get to an area and the spray down with the gun has dried off I blast it again, that way the paint and the mitt are both full of suds.

Ive also used it for a touchless quick wash and it does work decently, I generally do that when the cars dirty enough to annoy me, but rain is also on the way,.

You only need to put the wash in the resevoir as it fills it full of water before shooting it out anyhow.

Drewbo said:

I got them here:

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/concours-delux-wheel-woolies-3-pk

Was overnight delivery from Mexico.

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That's where I got mine too. You can also buy them individually. The medium sized one for the front wheels to get around the large front brake disks, the larger one for the rears wheels, wheels arches and exhaust tips.

I have to say these things were a big aaahhaaa moment for me. They work so well.

DFB5.0 said:

I have to say these things were a big aaahhaaa moment for me. They work so well.

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Whilst we're on wheels - I use one of these to clean around the lug nuts.

Works really well and the foam is replaceable.

Drewbo said:

Whilst we're on wheels - I use one of these to clean around the lug nuts.

Works really well and the foam is replaceable.

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Looks like I'm about to go shopping...................:lol:

On the subject of Bowdens their cleaning guides are at http://www.bowdensown.com.au/guides/exterior-care

Product centric but really pretty good. They have a whole of car detailing guide that is done with a grabber blue GT as the demo car. Highly recommended

Drewbo said:

Whilst we're on wheels - I use one of these to clean around the lug nuts.

Works really well and the foam is replaceable.

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trumpeteer_au said:

Where from [MENTION=7882]Drewbo[/MENTION]

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Damn good question.......I have a feeling it was from waxit but can't seem to find it on their website.

I had bits and pieces coming from everywhere at one stage so kind of lost track.

EDIT: Found it.

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/concours-wheel-nut-cleaner-tool

I just use a wheel nut brush. Nothing to wear out and a quality one will likely out last me.

I changed from Meguiars to Bowdens own range and haven't looked back. Especially the wheely clean, thats some seriously good stuff.

1. Spray wheels with bowdens wheely clean then gerni exceptionally well
2. I always gerni the car couple of times around into all the nook and crannies
3. Foam it with a heavy coat and let soak for a few minutes, then gernie off
4. Foam again with heavy coat
5. wash with two bucket method with grates in the bottom of the bucket
one micro fiber mit for the paint and windows, another for wheels and lower plastic trim
6. Gernie of again
7. Dry with a fresh clean large microfiber cloth, I no longer use a chamois
8. go over paint with bowdens own fully slick and fresh large microfiber cloth
9. Go over car again with another fresh clean microfiber cloth
10. go over tyres and trim with Tyre sheen on a sponge
11. windows get a go over if needed
12. interior with Leather love

Once in a while ill clay bar the car depending on where I drive the car and how much I drive it. It has been ceramic coated which does save alot of work.

MrMustang1974 said:

5. wash with two bucket method with grates in the bottom of the bucket
one micro fiber mit for the paint and windows, another for wheels and lower plastic trim

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Never use the same stuff on wheels and paint ever!

Thats correct yes, and I will always do the paint before wheels. never ever the other way around.

I always do my wheels first but then I not only have different mit etc but whole different bucket. My reasoning is wheel cleaners are typically harsher than the soap used on the paint. Doing the wheels last could leave some residue splashed over while hosing off etc on the paint. Only a small chance but a chance nonetheless. Washing the paint after the wheels removes that chance completely.

Is there any particular water pressure to use for cleaning a car? I'm afraid of stripping the clearcoat/sealant. Was looking at the Gerni 120.5

LePhatnom said:

Is there any particular water pressure to use for cleaning a car? I'm afraid of stripping the clearcoat/sealant. Was looking at the Gerni 120.5

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Gerni make an auto nozzle attachment for their pressure washers:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gerni-auto-nozzle-accessory_p6270543

I've been using it without any issues.