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All the time, works surprisingly well and is virtually free. Win-win!
What's the one on the right a product of?
You use that to clean ty(i)res?
Product is P&S Undressed -
P&S Undressed Tire Prep (detailingshed.com.au)
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The first detail of my sisters new Volvo XC60.
For some back story, my sister placed a deposit for this vehicle back in early February, with the explanation being that the car was built, was on the water and would arrive in the country by early March. When she told me this, I knew that wasn't going to happen. Well, as I expected, the car sat at the dock for 4 months waiting to be decontaminated. From what I have been told, cars are unloaded and then sit in a holding yard until they can be cleaned/decontaminated. I mean, what do the "experts" think is going to happen, that the "bugs" they are attempting to keep out of the country are just going to stay on the car and wait for their turn to die? No, they are not, so aren't we just wasting time with all of this?
Anyway, the car was delivered a few weeks ago and was ceramic coated within the first week of ownership. From my recommendation, the car went to Prime Finish in Oakleigh, Melbourne, which they ended up using Carpro Cquartz Professional.
Car Detailing Melbourne | Car Care & Cleaning | Prime Finish
At that stage, I hadn't seen the car in person, but could tell the clarity and gloss of the paint by the pics she sent me. Apparently, the car looked completely different afterward the coating was installed. This is why you can always improve/enhance a brand-new car.
As mentioned, today was the cars first wash after the coating. I started with the wheels; massive 21-inch machined faced items that look fantastic. I used Brake Buster for the wheels and tyres, at this point I discovered they didn't coat the wheels. I (partially) remedied that with an application of Hydr02.
The car wasn't too dirty, a few bugs from the trip up the highway and some mild road spray. I foamed with Carpro Reset, allowed to dwell, then rinsed. This step was incredible, the bugs just flew off the paint, as did most of the road grime. In fact, even the rinsing off the soap was easier than I'm used to. Following that, I then switched to KCx GSF for a light contact wash.
I get it now! For years, I always said that a ceramic coating was not for me, that a well-cared for wax or sealant was more than sufficient. But this car, the ease of washing was simply stunning. From the pre-rinse to the contact wash, to the final rinse, right through to the blow dry and wipe down, WOW, so easy.
I will also note at this point that they didn't coat the glass either, the water behavior being completely flat and very grabby underneath the towel. I ended up applying Gyeon Quick View to take care of that.
After teaming up, me using the Big Boi and my sister the EGO, we got the car mostly dry, before I went over the car using Carpro EliXir.........keeping it in the family you see. I will note that EliXir was a dream today, playing with the base Quartz underneath without a single streak in sight. I have found EliXir to be a bit of diva sometimes, but not here. I'm also loving the Creature Edgeless as a drying towel, so much nicer to manage without a boarder or extra bulk.
The interior needed nothing more than a quick vac and a wipe down with a damp towel................I wasn't allowed to taint that new-car smell with a scented cleaning product. :wink2 I wiped the door jambs with ONR, the engine bay got a quick wipe over with ECH20.
I also found polish residue on the rear wiper arm and the front number plate plinth. Some Meguair's M39 sorted that quick smart, but..............I guess this is the difference between an obsessed-level hobbyist and a shop that churns out ceramic coatings like a factory. This, the wheels and glass made me question the very premium price paid. The wheels I can understand, the glass could/should have been done, the polish residue is sloppy.
I then dressed the tyres. I think they used Carpro Darkside, but I removed that with two hits with undiluted Brake Buster. Instead, and it took me a while to decide which dressing to use, but settled on Adam's Graphene, and wow, such a great choice.
Love the crystal gear selector, very unique and a nice touch.
Spec wise, this is the XC60 B6 Ultimate Mild Hybrid, finished in Silver Dawn and has the black interior. Being a mild hybrid, the car can't run on electric power alone, even at low speed. But it does offer regenerative braking and very mild assistance from rest. Like all Volvo's, the engine is a 2.0 turbo, in B6 form making 220 kW and 420 Nm.
I actually got to test drive the car on "my" road last week. Without the active air suspension and with 21-inch wheels, the ride is rather firm. Not harsh, but you do get a bit of pitter-patter, which is sort at odds with the luxury focus. I drove the car in the comfort steering setting, which I found too light.
0-100 is rated at 6.2 seconds, who else remembers when those numbers were considered quite fast? For the size and weight, the thing has some grunt, enough for comfortable highway cruising and overtaking. The electric assistance is virtually undetectable, at low or high speed. The regenerative braking is imperceptible.
Interestingly, a quick look at the rear muffler, with two hidden outlets, revealed one side is actually valved. Not that this car has anything resembling exhaust or induction note...........and I guess that's Volvo's MO. Having said that, their older 5-cylinder engines at least had a distinctive character, this engine sounds like it could be from any car company.
Probably the most interesting aspect was the active lane assist. Get up to speed, let go of the steering wheel and then watch the car steer itself.........within reason of course. I see these systems as a buffer or safety net only, not something you would rely on while reading a book or playing on your phone.
Build quality is impressive, as it should be for $100,000. The leather is ultra soft and premium feeling, the glass shifter adding some character to an otherwise austere interior.
What sells these cars is the quality of build and the clean, restrained styling inside and out. This car is not for me, but in fairness, I'm not the target buyer either. If I was shopping in this segment, I would be heading straight to the Jaguar F-Pace. I know the F-Pace is getting old now, but I prefer the styling, rear wheel drive layout, the steering feel, and the engines at least have some character tuned into their exhausts.
Either way, they are very happy with their choice.
For some back story, my sister placed a deposit for this vehicle back in early February, with the explanation being that the car was built, was on the water and would arrive in the country by early March. When she told me this, I knew that wasn't going to happen. Well, as I expected, the car sat at the dock for 4 months waiting to be decontaminated. From what I have been told, cars are unloaded and then sit in a holding yard until they can be cleaned/decontaminated. I mean, what do the "experts" think is going to happen, that the "bugs" they are attempting to keep out of the country are just going to stay on the car and wait for their turn to die? No, they are not, so aren't we just wasting time with all of this?
Anyway, the car was delivered a few weeks ago and was ceramic coated within the first week of ownership. From my recommendation, the car went to Prime Finish in Oakleigh, Melbourne, which they ended up using Carpro Cquartz Professional.
Car Detailing Melbourne | Car Care & Cleaning | Prime Finish
At that stage, I hadn't seen the car in person, but could tell the clarity and gloss of the paint by the pics she sent me. Apparently, the car looked completely different afterward the coating was installed. This is why you can always improve/enhance a brand-new car.
As mentioned, today was the cars first wash after the coating. I started with the wheels; massive 21-inch machined faced items that look fantastic. I used Brake Buster for the wheels and tyres, at this point I discovered they didn't coat the wheels. I (partially) remedied that with an application of Hydr02.
The car wasn't too dirty, a few bugs from the trip up the highway and some mild road spray. I foamed with Carpro Reset, allowed to dwell, then rinsed. This step was incredible, the bugs just flew off the paint, as did most of the road grime. In fact, even the rinsing off the soap was easier than I'm used to. Following that, I then switched to KCx GSF for a light contact wash.
I get it now! For years, I always said that a ceramic coating was not for me, that a well-cared for wax or sealant was more than sufficient. But this car, the ease of washing was simply stunning. From the pre-rinse to the contact wash, to the final rinse, right through to the blow dry and wipe down, WOW, so easy.
I will also note at this point that they didn't coat the glass either, the water behavior being completely flat and very grabby underneath the towel. I ended up applying Gyeon Quick View to take care of that.
After teaming up, me using the Big Boi and my sister the EGO, we got the car mostly dry, before I went over the car using Carpro EliXir.........keeping it in the family you see. I will note that EliXir was a dream today, playing with the base Quartz underneath without a single streak in sight. I have found EliXir to be a bit of diva sometimes, but not here. I'm also loving the Creature Edgeless as a drying towel, so much nicer to manage without a boarder or extra bulk.
The interior needed nothing more than a quick vac and a wipe down with a damp towel................I wasn't allowed to taint that new-car smell with a scented cleaning product. :wink2 I wiped the door jambs with ONR, the engine bay got a quick wipe over with ECH20.
I also found polish residue on the rear wiper arm and the front number plate plinth. Some Meguair's M39 sorted that quick smart, but..............I guess this is the difference between an obsessed-level hobbyist and a shop that churns out ceramic coatings like a factory. This, the wheels and glass made me question the very premium price paid. The wheels I can understand, the glass could/should have been done, the polish residue is sloppy.
I then dressed the tyres. I think they used Carpro Darkside, but I removed that with two hits with undiluted Brake Buster. Instead, and it took me a while to decide which dressing to use, but settled on Adam's Graphene, and wow, such a great choice.
Love the crystal gear selector, very unique and a nice touch.
Spec wise, this is the XC60 B6 Ultimate Mild Hybrid, finished in Silver Dawn and has the black interior. Being a mild hybrid, the car can't run on electric power alone, even at low speed. But it does offer regenerative braking and very mild assistance from rest. Like all Volvo's, the engine is a 2.0 turbo, in B6 form making 220 kW and 420 Nm.
I actually got to test drive the car on "my" road last week. Without the active air suspension and with 21-inch wheels, the ride is rather firm. Not harsh, but you do get a bit of pitter-patter, which is sort at odds with the luxury focus. I drove the car in the comfort steering setting, which I found too light.
0-100 is rated at 6.2 seconds, who else remembers when those numbers were considered quite fast? For the size and weight, the thing has some grunt, enough for comfortable highway cruising and overtaking. The electric assistance is virtually undetectable, at low or high speed. The regenerative braking is imperceptible.
Interestingly, a quick look at the rear muffler, with two hidden outlets, revealed one side is actually valved. Not that this car has anything resembling exhaust or induction note...........and I guess that's Volvo's MO. Having said that, their older 5-cylinder engines at least had a distinctive character, this engine sounds like it could be from any car company.
Probably the most interesting aspect was the active lane assist. Get up to speed, let go of the steering wheel and then watch the car steer itself.........within reason of course. I see these systems as a buffer or safety net only, not something you would rely on while reading a book or playing on your phone.
Build quality is impressive, as it should be for $100,000. The leather is ultra soft and premium feeling, the glass shifter adding some character to an otherwise austere interior.
What sells these cars is the quality of build and the clean, restrained styling inside and out. This car is not for me, but in fairness, I'm not the target buyer either. If I was shopping in this segment, I would be heading straight to the Jaguar F-Pace. I know the F-Pace is getting old now, but I prefer the styling, rear wheel drive layout, the steering feel, and the engines at least have some character tuned into their exhausts.
Either way, they are very happy with their choice.
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Very nice vehicleThe first detail of my sisters new Volvo XC60.
For some back story, my sister placed a deposit for this vehicle back in early February, with the explanation being that the car was built, was on the water and would arrive in the country by early March. When she told me this, I knew that wasn't going to happen. Well, as I expected, the car sat at the dock for 4 months waiting to be decontaminated. From what I have been told, cars are unloaded and then sit in a holding yard until they can be cleaned/decontaminated. I mean, what do the "experts" think is going to happen, that the "bugs" they are attempting to keep out of the country are just going to stay on the car and wait for their turn to die? No, they are not, so aren't we just wasting time with all of this?
Anyway, the car was delivered a few weeks ago and was ceramic coated within the first week of ownership. From my recommendation, the car went to Prime Finish in Oakleigh, Melbourne, which they ended up using Carpro Cquartz Professional.
Car Detailing Melbourne | Car Care & Cleaning | Prime Finish
At that stage, I hadn't seen the car in person, but could tell the clarity and gloss of the paint by the pics she sent me. Apparently, the car looked completely different afterward the coating was installed. This is why you can always improve/enhance a brand-new car.
As mentioned, today was the cars first wash after the coating. I started with the wheels; massive 21-inch machined faced items that look fantastic. I used Brake Buster for the wheels and tyres, at this point I discovered they didn't coat the wheels. I (partially) remedied that with an application of Hydr02.
The car wasn't too dirty, a few bugs from the trip up the highway and some mild road spray. I foamed with Carpro Reset, allowed to dwell, then rinsed. This step was incredible, the bugs just flew off the paint, as did most of the road grime. In fact, even the rinsing off the soap was easier than I'm used to. Following that, I then switched to KCx GSF for a light contact wash.
I get it now! For years, I always said that a ceramic coating was not for me, that a well-cared for wax or sealant was more than sufficient. But this car, the ease of washing was simply stunning. From the pre-rinse to the contact wash, to the final rinse, right through to the blow dry and wipe down, WOW, so easy.
I will also note at this point that they didn't coat the glass either, the water behavior being completely flat and very grabby underneath the towel. I ended up applying Gyeon Quick View to take care of that.
After teaming up, me using the Big Boi and my sister the EGO, we got the car mostly dry, before I went over the car using Carpro EliXir.........keeping it in the family you see. I will note that EliXir was a dream today, playing with the base Quartz underneath without a single streak in sight. I have found EliXir to be a bit of diva sometimes, but not here. I'm also loving the Creature Edgeless as a drying towel, so much nicer to manage without a boarder or extra bulk.
The interior needed nothing more than a quick vac and a wipe down with a damp towel................I wasn't allowed to taint that new-car smell with a scented cleaning product. :wink2 I wiped the door jambs with ONR, the engine bay got a quick wipe over with ECH20.
I also found polish residue on the rear wiper arm and the front number plate plinth. Some Meguair's M39 sorted that quick smart, but..............I guess this is the difference between an obsessed-level hobbyist and a shop that churns out ceramic coatings like a factory. This, the wheels and glass made me question the very premium price paid. The wheels I can understand, the glass could/should have been done, the polish residue is sloppy.
I then dressed the tyres. I think they used Carpro Darkside, but I removed that with two hits with undiluted Brake Buster. Instead, and it took me a while to decide which dressing to use, but settled on Adam's Graphene, and wow, such a great choice.
Love the crystal gear selector, very unique and a nice touch.
Spec wise, this is the XC60 B6 Ultimate Mild Hybrid, finished in Silver Dawn and has the black interior. Being a mild hybrid, the car can't run on electric power alone, even at low speed. But it does offer regenerative braking and very mild assistance from rest. Like all Volvo's, the engine is a 2.0 turbo, in B6 form making 220 kW and 420 Nm.
I actually got to test drive the car on "my" road last week. Without the active air suspension and with 21-inch wheels, the ride is rather firm. Not harsh, but you do get a bit of pitter-patter, which is sort at odds with the luxury focus. I drove the car in the comfort steering setting, which I found too light.
0-100 is rated at 6.2 seconds, who else remembers when those numbers were considered quite fast? For the size and weight, the thing has some grunt, enough for comfortable highway cruising and overtaking. The electric assistance is virtually undetectable, at low or high speed. The regenerative braking is imperceptible.
Interestingly, a quick look at the rear muffler, with two hidden outlets, revealed one side is actually valved. Not that this car has anything resembling exhaust or induction note...........and I guess that's Volvo's MO. Having said that, their older 5-cylinder engines at least had a distinctive character, this engine sounds like it could be from any car company.
Probably the most interesting aspect was the active lane assist. Get up to speed, let go of the steering wheel and then watch the car steer itself.........within reason of course. I see these systems as a buffer or safety net only, not something you would rely on while reading a book or playing on your phone.
Build quality is impressive, as it should be for $100,000. The leather is ultra soft and premium feeling, the glass shifter adding some character to an otherwise austere interior.
What sells these cars is the quality of build and the clean, restrained styling inside and out. This car is not for me, but in fairness, I'm not the target buyer either. If I was shopping in this segment, I would be heading straight to the Jaguar F-Pace. I know the F-Pace is getting old now, but I prefer the styling, rear wheel drive layout, the steering feel, and the engines at least have some character tuned into their exhausts.
Either way, they are very happy with their choice.
. And I must agree. A coated vehicle is amazing to wash on a regular basis. I love all the products you used especially Quick View. That's an amazingly easy product to use and works extremely well.
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Two orders arrived today...............
The first being from ZAS and a collection of heavily discount Opti-Coat Maintenance products.
I'm really interested to see what the Glass Clean & Protect is like, same for the M-Wash.
Opti-Coat Glass Clean & Protect 473ml | ZAS Automotive | Go To Shop
Opti-Coat M-Wash 473ml | ZAS Automotive | Go To Shop
The second order came from Obsessed Garage.
In this case, a small selection of Griot's products. The Griot's brand is extensive yet not freely available in Australia. OG have recently added some key products from Griot's to the store, these three most relevant to me.
Griot's Garage – Obsessed Garage
The interior cleaner is completely scent and colour free, which makes a difference to all the other lemon scented interior cleaners and detailers on the market. The Fine Leather scent is suspiciously similar in fragrance to Chemical Guys New Car Scent. And the bottle spouts that can be turned on and off by twisting the stem just seem so well thought out.
The first being from ZAS and a collection of heavily discount Opti-Coat Maintenance products.
I'm really interested to see what the Glass Clean & Protect is like, same for the M-Wash.
Opti-Coat Glass Clean & Protect 473ml | ZAS Automotive | Go To Shop
Opti-Coat M-Wash 473ml | ZAS Automotive | Go To Shop
The second order came from Obsessed Garage.
In this case, a small selection of Griot's products. The Griot's brand is extensive yet not freely available in Australia. OG have recently added some key products from Griot's to the store, these three most relevant to me.
Griot's Garage – Obsessed Garage
The interior cleaner is completely scent and colour free, which makes a difference to all the other lemon scented interior cleaners and detailers on the market. The Fine Leather scent is suspiciously similar in fragrance to Chemical Guys New Car Scent. And the bottle spouts that can be turned on and off by twisting the stem just seem so well thought out.
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Playing with some of the Opti-Coat Maintenance line today..............
The first of which being M-Wash............
I really, really like this soap. It foams, it's slick, it smells amazing and it rinses clean with no effort. Compared to Optimum Car Wash, M-Wash seems to foam thicker.
Next, Glass Clean & Protect. The concept here being it maintains the hydrophobics of your glass coating. I was expecting this to be streaky but that didn't play out. An interesting product, one that a lot of brands don't bother with.
Next, the tyre dressing. I have used Optimum Opt-Bond Tire Gel and didn't really love it. I suspect these two products are the same, but for whatever reason, I prefer the Opti-Coat version more, perhaps it was the lovely scent? I don't know, but I do like the smooth application.
I also had a delivery from Obsessed Garage this week, these Griot's gallon spouts were in the order. Such a simply little addition, twist to unlock and pour, twist to seal once you're done.
Griot's Garage Dispensing Spout | Obsessed Garage
I also ordered one of the new MTM Prima fittings for the end of my hose. This replaced the supplied standard MTM 3/8 quick connect supplied with the hose, the Prima fitting looking much more premium, and feeling it too. These fittings are Amercian rather than Chinese manufactured, the jury's out if that's a good thing or not, I just prefer how these fittings look.
PRIMA Stainless Steel 3/8" QC Coupler – Obsessed Garage
I note Nick uses blue thread locker for these fittings, which I didn't have on hand so used four wraps of thread tape instead. You also need to put all your strength into these fittings, I still have the spanner marks on my hand to prove it.
The first of which being M-Wash............
I really, really like this soap. It foams, it's slick, it smells amazing and it rinses clean with no effort. Compared to Optimum Car Wash, M-Wash seems to foam thicker.
Next, Glass Clean & Protect. The concept here being it maintains the hydrophobics of your glass coating. I was expecting this to be streaky but that didn't play out. An interesting product, one that a lot of brands don't bother with.
Next, the tyre dressing. I have used Optimum Opt-Bond Tire Gel and didn't really love it. I suspect these two products are the same, but for whatever reason, I prefer the Opti-Coat version more, perhaps it was the lovely scent? I don't know, but I do like the smooth application.
I also had a delivery from Obsessed Garage this week, these Griot's gallon spouts were in the order. Such a simply little addition, twist to unlock and pour, twist to seal once you're done.
Griot's Garage Dispensing Spout | Obsessed Garage
I also ordered one of the new MTM Prima fittings for the end of my hose. This replaced the supplied standard MTM 3/8 quick connect supplied with the hose, the Prima fitting looking much more premium, and feeling it too. These fittings are Amercian rather than Chinese manufactured, the jury's out if that's a good thing or not, I just prefer how these fittings look.
PRIMA Stainless Steel 3/8" QC Coupler – Obsessed Garage
I note Nick uses blue thread locker for these fittings, which I didn't have on hand so used four wraps of thread tape instead. You also need to put all your strength into these fittings, I still have the spanner marks on my hand to prove it.
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After a cold snap, spring has been slow to take off, so I got an unexpected day off today. NOT complaining about that, the past week has been rough.
Despite not having been washed for a while now, sitting at the dealer for 4 weeks undriven meant I didn't have much to do on the Wildtrak today.
Having enjoyed using Opti-Coat M-Wash last week, I went straight back to it for today.
For the drying aid, I grabbed Shine Supply Punch It for a change. I really like using this product, it's very easy and forgiving to play with. The colour and scent are a little overwhelming, but otherwise, this is a bit of a hidden gem. I'm also using these Creature Edgeless towels more and more for this role. For me, there is no need to be using a bigger and bulkier towel. I really tried to love the small FTW's, but in general I don't love edged or twist loop towels. The Creature's are easier to manage and smoother across the paint.
Again, the interior didn't need much, so I decided to put some attention towards the steering wheel. This being my Dad's car, as a smoker, the wheel is always pretty nasty. Even ColourLock Strong had its work cut out here. Afterwards, I hit it with some Giest Leather Conditioner and called it good, knowing full well that it will be back to shiny/sticky in no time. :doh
I found the Griot's Fine Leather scent to last quite well over the last week in my own Ranger, so it got the nod again today as well.
Tires dressed with Opti-Coat Tire Gel. This is a high gloss product, so be warned. You can knock it back a little, but it's natural state is a wetter/glossier appearance.
Back to spec...........
I also gave the engine bay a quick rinse down and applied some Motorplast during the wash stage. I leveled down the Motorplast with a towel after letting the engine run for 5 minutes to speed up the drying process.
Despite not having been washed for a while now, sitting at the dealer for 4 weeks undriven meant I didn't have much to do on the Wildtrak today.
Having enjoyed using Opti-Coat M-Wash last week, I went straight back to it for today.
For the drying aid, I grabbed Shine Supply Punch It for a change. I really like using this product, it's very easy and forgiving to play with. The colour and scent are a little overwhelming, but otherwise, this is a bit of a hidden gem. I'm also using these Creature Edgeless towels more and more for this role. For me, there is no need to be using a bigger and bulkier towel. I really tried to love the small FTW's, but in general I don't love edged or twist loop towels. The Creature's are easier to manage and smoother across the paint.
Again, the interior didn't need much, so I decided to put some attention towards the steering wheel. This being my Dad's car, as a smoker, the wheel is always pretty nasty. Even ColourLock Strong had its work cut out here. Afterwards, I hit it with some Giest Leather Conditioner and called it good, knowing full well that it will be back to shiny/sticky in no time. :doh
I found the Griot's Fine Leather scent to last quite well over the last week in my own Ranger, so it got the nod again today as well.
Tires dressed with Opti-Coat Tire Gel. This is a high gloss product, so be warned. You can knock it back a little, but it's natural state is a wetter/glossier appearance.
Back to spec...........
I also gave the engine bay a quick rinse down and applied some Motorplast during the wash stage. I leveled down the Motorplast with a towel after letting the engine run for 5 minutes to speed up the drying process.
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A quickly re wheel cleaning. My son bought a used twin cab Ute which generally is in very good condition but I doubt the inner wheel barrels have ever been cleaned. I don’t want to use an acid cleaner as I don’t know how the wheels are coated, so would P&S Brake buster be ok or something else/stronger better? Thanks.
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NV Purge would be my first response. Apply to dry wheels and allow it to dwell, then rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer. If needed, you may want to repeat this step.
Nv PURGE | Reactive Wheel Cleaner | Waxit – Waxit Car Care
Result without even physically touching the wheel -
I would then follow up by reapplying Purge or Brake Buster for the contact wash. I have found switching from a pH neutral iron-removing product like Purge to the high alkaline Brake Buster to work very well at attacking the problem from two different angles. Don't dilute Brake Buster for this though.
That should get you to 90 - 95% there. If you want to go further, then you will need wheel acid or even a magic eraser, both not a typical recommendation so proceed with caution. And for whatever reason, I find the Wheel Wooly type barrel brushes to cut through heavy contamination better than a bristled or microfiber brush.
Shop Wheel Woolies Brushes Online | Waxit – Waxit Car Care
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AwesomeNV Purge would be my first response. Apply to dry wheels and allow it to dwell, then rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer. If needed, you may want to repeat this step.
Nv PURGE | Reactive Wheel Cleaner | Waxit – Waxit Car Care
Result without even physically touching the wheel -
I would then follow up by reapplying Purge or Brake Buster for the contact wash. I have found switching from a pH neutral iron-removing product like Purge to the high alkaline Brake Buster to work very well at attacking the problem from two different angles. Don't dilute Brake Buster for this though.
That should get you to 90 - 95% there. If you want to go further, then you will need wheel acid or even a magic eraser, both not a typical recommendation so proceed with caution. And for whatever reason, I find the Wheel Wooly type barrel brushes to cut through heavy contamination better than a bristled or microfiber brush.
Shop Wheel Woolies Brushes Online | Waxit – Waxit Car Care
Braun Automotive USA (detailingshed.com.au)
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I agree with @DFB5.0 , NV Purge is amazing, the iron removing component is fantastic and the lubricity is awesome for the contact portion to keep marring at a minimum. I also have a bottle of Koch Chemie Magic Wheel cleaner which is similar to Purge just a little more expensive, and Shine Supply Cool Guy is another great option.
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I like it pretty well. The iron removing component works good, its lubricity and suds are great. I do agree, it maybe doesn't clean quite as well, definitely not for the extra cost. I only got a 500 mil bottle, got a liter of Purge. I will be buying Purge again for sure, MWC maybe not. I watched Sandro on Car Craft detailing on Youtube, he definitely recommends Purge but also turned me on to Shine Supply Cool Guy. That is on my list to try next, I have a detailer local that uses Shine Supply and I can pick up a bottle locally. Gonna get a bottle of Cool guy and wise guy for the tires. Speaking of tires, I just ordered a bottle of P&S Undressed. Excited to try it compared to ReTyre. I really like P&S products the more I use them especially for the price point and the fact most of their products are highly dilutable..How do you find Magic Wheel Cleaner? I got a bottle after hearing about how good it was only to be disappointed by it when compared to Purge. It's not bad, but I feel it doesn't perform at the same level as Purge.
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I have also been meaning to try Cool Guy after Sandro's praise of it.
A little price comparison for you -
NV Purge 500ml - $25.95 AUD
KCx Magic Wheel Cleaner 500ml - $47.95 AUD!
I really like KCx products, if MWC was noticeably better, then fine, I'd pay the premium. But it's not, so Purge at half the price is quite remarkable.
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Yes I agree. I have Parks Detailing in Charlotte NC that is an NV dealer I can order from, their prices are reasonable. I do find NV products are great, those that I have tried so far. Purge especially. I really like Purify too. I used it with a clay towel on my Mazda before coating and man that stuff is awesome for clay, 2 steps in oneI have also been meaning to try Cool Guy after Sandro's praise of it.
A little price comparison for you -
NV Purge 500ml - $25.95 AUD
KCx Magic Wheel Cleaner 500ml - $47.95 AUD!
I really like KCx products, if MWC was noticeably better, then fine, I'd pay the premium. But it's not, so Purge at half the price is quite remarkable.
I like Snow as well, gonna get some Snow+ too, probably supplement my Carpro Lift and Gyeon Foam. I agree about KCx. I like their stuff but I find others as good or better at a more affordable price. GSF and PSS are the lone exceptions. Those are fantastic. I like GUF and Motorplast for dressings. GUF on rubber mats is fantastic.As for Shine Supply, my local detailer has been wanting me to try their stuff, I just have so much stuff already I haven't even tried everything I have bought yet
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