Faff -
My garage is the same way, not totally sealed off, very dusty in there and we have these annoying bugs that come around right as the weather starts to get cold. They are harmless but they die off when it starts to frost and their carcasses are everywhere :( I blow them out of my garage a couple of times and they are gone fortunately. And that is why I got a shelving unit to bring all my chemicals and my pressure washer in the hosue so I don't have to "winterize" it. I have a small Karcher cube for now and it fits down inside a plastic tote perfectly so I just sit it and my DI tank over in the corner of my office space beside my detaliing shelving. MF towels, mits, pads, etc stay in totes in the garage, don't have room for everything inside LOL...No, your first though was correct, the garage is open to the atmosphere. That also means no climate control.
Again, D, same here and even with the doors open in the summer, it's still pretty warm in there. I've thought about putting in an A/C unit but haven't done anything in the direction yet.
My wife would probably have a fit if I did that! <chuckling>
Yeah my Ex would as well I suppose. I guess that's one of the only joys of living alone in a 3 bedroom houseBTW, this showed up today and I'll be testing it out along with the orange gloves soon. The photo is a combination of two shots, front and back, not two gloves.
I'd give my left nut for a garage like that. Very nice and well kept.I need to try the Microfiber Madness wash pads, they certainly look good. Not that I need more wash pads.....................
As for the storage, my garage is not completely sealed from the outdoors, so I need to be mindful of how I store stuff that's going to touch the paint. It's a bit of a faff, but also helps keep towels organized.
There are three things that transformed my detailing; a benchmark pressure washer, Swisstrax flooring and the sink! All three are equal in importance for me.
I definitely concur on the tire brush. The detail factory works great. And is the perfect size. Just the rag company wheel mit for me does the trick. And I have been on a KCX PSS kick lately for tire shineMother Nature cooperated yesterday with some decent weather and I was able to get the gear out and give Sarah a much-needed bath. I took the opportunity to try out the two "gloves" that I posted about earlier.
Bottom line, neither glove was preferable to the wool pad from OG. The gloves do the job but there isn't as much contact area as there is with the woolies and it's not a quick task if you need to remove one to do something else. Also, the larger, (@WD Pro Grabber Lime, <grinning>) glove's MF "tentacles" get caught in the QC connection when switching outputs.
Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
The OG woolie pads are still my favorite, mainly because the contact area is larger saving time.
And while I'm on the subject, this is my goto brush for the sidewalls and if memory serves, you turned me on to this, D. <smile> It's perfect for the PS4S's.
When the wheels were finished, I foamed her, let it dwell for five minutes or so, then rinsed, washed, rinsed, and lastly, a final rinse with CR Spotless DIC-20 further softened water.
After running her back and forth in the driveway numerous times exercising the brakes, I pulled her Into the garage and gave her a blow dry with the MaxBlaster. Finally, I used OG's Tire Dressing on the tires. I REALLY like this stuff, every bit as much as CarPro Perl, and it's easier to apply and, less expensive. (It also has a great scent.) I've tried a couple different applicators but I found that a quality, two-inch paint brush works better than a foam block and slightly better than a detailing brush. (tends to hold more product)
When that was done, I got a Modello out of the "soda frig" then, backed her out and grabbed a few photos.
Welcome to my world, the highs and lows of looking for that perfect tool or product.Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
The OG woolie pads are still my favorite, mainly because the contact area is larger saving time.
And while I'm on the subject, this is my goto brush for the sidewalls and if memory serves, you turned me on to this, D. <smile> It's perfect for the PS4S's.
When the wheels were finished, I foamed her, let it dwell for five minutes or so, then rinsed, washed, rinsed, and lastly, a final rinse with CR Spotless DIC-20 further softened water.
After running her back and forth in the driveway numerous times exercising the brakes, I pulled her Into the garage and gave her a blow dry with the MaxBlaster. Finally, I used OG's Tire Dressing on the tires. I REALLY like this stuff, every bit as much as CarPro Perl, and it's easier to apply and, less expensive. (It also has a great scent.) I've tried a couple different applicators but I found that a quality, two-inch paint brush works better than a foam block and slightly better than a detailing brush. (tends to hold more product)
When that was done, I got a Modello out of the "soda frig" then, backed her out and grabbed a few photos.
Yeah it's also very clear that what suits one, doesn't necessarily suit another
WD
Perl, with an adopted pop top curtesy of Aldi dishwasher rinse (or it might have been concentrated cleaner), 50/50 Perl and my posh tyre brush :
WD
I agree, but I've moved from electrical tape (old chemical brush) to heat shrink (new chemical brush) :
WDIn the meantime, after a paint shopping trip to the DIY store with my daughter, I came home with this - my old wheel chemical brush and the new one :
The new one is long, the black parts are rubber, and the end cap is seamless stainless with rolled in ends. Even so, a bit of heat shrink should minimise any accidents :
WD
<smiling> BION, I believe I couldn't help but think of you while building that long post.
I swear, you don't miss a thing, brother! <chuckling> I even had a gun belt on with a great big ol' brass buckle while detailing her because I have lost weight and my work pants fall down. <really laughing now> But, I fastened it in back and, had a long tshirt on over it. ;-)
SO TRUE!
<smiling again> Every time I see English words spelled the British way, I get a grin, WD.
My Microfiber Madness order arrived today. The DeliPad is extremely nice, although a touch thinner than I expected. I only ordered the regular IncrediPad, which is quite small compared to the equivalent TRC option.Ooops............................
The deli pad is really nice, I do agree it is thinner than the others. I ordered an incredipad as well, then I ordered an incredipad XL. Much betterMy Microfiber Madness order arrived today. The DeliPad is extremely nice, although a touch thinner than I expected. I only ordered the regular IncrediPad, which is quite small compared to the equivalent TRC option.
Microfiber Madness Incredipad – Prime Finish Car Care
Microfiber Madness Incredipad - Skys The Limit Car Care (carpro-us.com)
Microfiber Madness DeliPad XL – Prime Finish Car Care
Microfiber Madness DeliPad XL - Skys The Limit Car Care (carpro-us.com)
I also ordered four of their 40x40cm (16x16) drying towels, I'm still sort of on the hunt for the perfect sized and composed drying towel to suit my style. These are more in line with the TRC Gauntlet, but smaller than the medium and bigger than the small Gauntlet.
Microfiber Madness Chipmunk Jr. Drying Towel (40cm x 40cm) – Prime Finish Car Care
Microfiber Madness Chipmunk Jr. (16" x 16") - Skys The Limit Car Care (carpro-us.com)
Can't wait to try them all out.
. Just ordered a Gyeon wheel mit, looks like an old fashioned snow mit. Will see how I like it. I love my Gyeon wash mit, very soft even though I don't use as a. mit but as a pad anyway.