What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[wcharon]

Easter Musical Cars continues.........................

Mustang was given it's first wash in months.

Washing -
Tyres- Shine Supply Wise Guy
Wheels - Brake Buster (foamed) + Hydr02
Rotors - Atom Mac

Details -
Paint - Carpro Reset
Drying Aid - ADS Amplify (paint, exhaust tips, door jambs, engine bay)
Glass - Rupes Reveal Lite (so good)
Wheels - ADS Amplify
Tyres - OG Tire Dressing
Black Trim - Carpro Reload 2.0

From there, Mustang swapped places with Old Blue, back under its cover. Then the Ranger came back home, Jag back into storage.

That all means my long weekend is done with, back to work tomorrow.

Hi @DFB5.0 ...

Hope you are doing well. Can you share your technique using Amplify as a drying aid? Do you spray it on the car/panel while wet or you spray it on the towel?

Thanks in advance.

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[Evolvd]

Hi @DFB5.0 ...

Hope you are doing well. Can you share your technique using Amplify as a drying aid? Do you spray it on the car/panel while wet or you spray it on the towel?

Thanks in advance.

I know you asked Deyon this but you can use it on a wet or dry vehicle. Spray it on the panel and then give your towel a single spray. Have a second high-pile towel on hand to lightly buff the newly coated panel which will ensure there's no high spots or streaking.

You'll probably need to swap out your initial towel after a couple panels as it will quickly become saturated and won't work as efficiently if applied on wet vehicles. And lastly, wash those towels immediately after use or soak them in Rags-to-Riches microfiber wash. If Amplify (and other such sprays) are allowed to dry on the towel it'll quickly clog up the fibers and your drying towels will soon become non-drying towels lol.

 

[wcharon]

I know you asked Deyon this but you can use it on a wet or dry vehicle. Spray it on the panel and then give your towel a single spray. Have a second high-pile towel on hand to lightly buff the newly coated panel which will ensure there's no high spots or streaking.

You'll probably need to swap out your initial towel after a couple panels as it will quickly become saturated and won't work as efficiently if applied on wet vehicles. And lastly, wash those towels immediately after use or soak them in Rags-to-Riches microfiber wash. If Amplify (and other such sprays) are allowed to dry on the towel it'll quickly clog up the fibers and your drying towels will soon become non-drying towels lol.

Thanks @Evolvd ....

Yes my bad. I always appreciate everybody's help and knowledge.

 

[DFB5.0]

Microfiber purge!

These towels and wash mitts have been taking up space in my cabinets for too long. Some of them were set aside for trashed vehicles, I'm not sacrificing my good stuff for use on someone's hacked up car. Some were sidelined because they didn't suit my preferences and therefore rarely used. Some are being replaced with something different/better. Some had reached a wear point I wasn't happy with. Some were odd-bods that I bought to sample or were sent as freebies.

Not pictured, but several made it into the rag pile for dirty jobs, maintenance, servicing ect. What is pictured has been listed for sale.

With towels, I want uniformity rather than a messy assortment from different suppliers, different weave type and different colours. For each detailing task, I want a matching set of towels in the same colour, then stored together in a sealed storage container. This includes Bulk Drying, Drying Aid, Door Jambs, Glass, Polish Removal, Coating Removal, Interior, Engine Bay, Wheels, Beater/Multi-Purpose................... all of the same type and from the same brand. Matching sets.

You may question my sanity by wanting/having that, but it helps keep everything consistent and organized. It also helps with recognition, be that during use, when laundering, or when folding and storing. So, there is method to my madness.

 

[Evolvd]

Microfiber purge!

These towels and wash mitts have been taking up space in my cabinets for too long. Some of them were set aside for trashed vehicles, I'm not sacrificing my good stuff for use on someone's hacked up car. Some were sidelined because they didn't suit my preferences and therefore rarely used. Some are being replaced with something different/better. Some had reached a wear point I wasn't happy with. Some were odd-bods that I bought to sample or were sent as freebies.

Not pictured, but several made it into the rag pile for dirty jobs, maintenance, servicing ect. What is pictured has been listed for sale.

With towels, I want uniformity rather than a messy assortment from different suppliers, different weave type and different colours. For each detailing task, I want a matching set of towels in the same colour, then stored together in a sealed storage container. This includes Bulk Drying, Drying Aid, Door Jambs, Glass, Polish Removal, Coating Removal, Interior, Engine Bay, Wheels, Beater/Multi-Purpose................... all of the same type and from the same brand. Matching sets.

You may question my sanity by wanting/having that, but it helps keep everything consistent and organized. It also helps with recognition, be that during use, when laundering, or when folding and storing. So, there is method to my madness.

I just had the same issue when I did the full detail on my F-150. I have all these different towels and I’ve forgotten what task goes with most of them lol. So I purchased a few news ones specifically for this job. Now I need to go through everything and reorganize. I like Matt Moreman’s approach, one color for one job.

 

[DFB5.0]

I just had the same issue when I did the full detail on my F-150. I have all these different towels and I’ve forgotten what task goes with most of them lol. So I purchased a few news ones specifically for this job. Now I need to go through everything and reorganize. I like Matt Moreman’s approach, one color for one job.

I guess I'm trying to mimic the Matt approach, except he just replaces as needed at wholesale cost.

I'd like to go even further to reduce the complexity, but I have to balance what I consider "mine" and what I use on other peoples cars. For example, I have two sets of interior towels, two sets of door jamb towels, two sets of drying towels, two sets.............................

I've since gone and ordered some replacements, always the fun part. I'll most likely refresh my black book with the new quantities and types.

 

[MAGS1]

New tires last Friday, also applied ADS Wheel to the summer wheels. Got 2 coats out of a bottle on 20x10 wheels.

 

[kilobravo]

I like Matt Moreman’s approach, one color for one job.

In a perfect world, that might work for me, Brian but the truth is, my memory is failing faster than the clock ticks and if I went with one color, one job, I'd have to remember the color scheme. <laughing>

On another subject, I do like Keav and his channel and I get a kick out of the drop tests, too. MOF, I picked up a couple of Griot's cannon bottles due to Keav's vid. Haven't used them yet but they do screw right on to my new Raincovo cannon which I definitely like better then the PF22.

..two sets...

You really ARE crazy, Deyon. <BIG grin>

 

[larr12]

I tried the new DIY Detail 1 year Ceramic Graphene coating and it was super easy to apply and remove. I was really impressed.

 

[DFB5.0]

Another order from Detailing Shed.

The order was mostly for the microfiber towels. I've decided to move from Creature Edgeless to Eagle Edgeless for my "good" interior towels. The difference here isn't massive, where the Creature has a long and short nap, the Eagle is long nap each side. I also find the Creature loses softness over time, even with correct care. With so much glossy finishes in modern cars, you kinda need a towel like this.
10B The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless 500 40cm X 40cm Microfiber Towel - Detailing Shed

The second towel is another round of Edgeless Pearl, which I like for coating removal. I have these in both colours, grey and orange, which helps keep track of which is the first wipe and which is the second.
The Rag Company Ceramic Coating Towel Edgeless Pearl 16 X 16 - Detailing Shed

Adapt and Pilot are restocks, the Clean APC is new though. I don't use a lot of APC, but so many rave about this stuff, so I thought I'd check it out. Naturally, a matching Pressol and label set was also ordered.
ARMOUR Detail Supply CLEAN All Purpose Cleaner APC - Detailing Shed

Finally, a set of replacement rubber locking feet for Detail Guardz Dirt Lock grit guards. I bought those Dirt Locks several years ago before sidelining them in disgust because they just wouldn't stay at the bottom of the bucket. Since then, they've redesigned the rubber feet, so here's hoping they actually work this time.
Detail Guardz Dirt Lock Rubber Locking Grip Replacement 4pk - Detailing Shed

Looking forward to some garage time in the next couple of days, has been a busy week on the tools and from behind the keyboard. I've been working on something new, some here may already know, but at the moment I'm just finding my way.

 

[Evolvd]

Another order from Detailing Shed.

The order was mostly for the microfiber towels. I've decided to move from Creature Edgeless to Eagle Edgeless for my "good" interior towels. The difference here isn't massive, where the Creature has a long and short nap, the Eagle is long nap each side. I also find the Creature loses softness over time, even with correct care. With so much glossy finishes in modern cars, you kinda need a towel like this.
https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...1&_sid=612b775a2&_ss=r&variant=18475281088569

The second towel is another round of Edgeless Pearl, which I like for coating removal. I have these in both colours, grey and orange, which helps keep track of which is the first wipe and which is the second.
https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...1&_sid=05e7c73c2&_ss=r&variant=18620510076985

Adapt and Pilot are restocks, the Clean APC is new though. I don't use a lot of APC, but so many rave about this stuff, so I thought I'd check it out. Naturally, a matching Pressol and label set was also ordered.
https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...4&_sid=ae5978798&_ss=r&variant=46933808316631

Finally, a set of replacement rubber locking feet for Detail Guardz Dirt Lock grit guards. I bought those Dirt Locks several years ago before sidelining them in disgust because they just wouldn't stay at the bottom of the bucket. Since then, they've redesigned the rubber feet, so here's hoping they actually work this time.
https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...4&_sid=ae5978798&_ss=r&variant=46933808316631

Looking forward to some garage time in the next couple of days, has been a busy week on the tools and from behind the keyboard. I've been working on something new, some here may already know, but at the moment I'm just finding my way.

Hey D, your link to the detail guardz feet goes to ADS clean. That being said, I threw out a bunch of mine not that long ago because having 4 of them on each one was too tight for my Letica buckets so I took two off. Would’ve sent them to ya in the package lol. Oh well

 

[DFB5.0]

Hey D, your link to the detail guardz feet goes to ADS clean. That being said, I threw out a bunch of mine not that long ago because having 4 of them on each one was too tight for my Letica buckets so I took two off. Would’ve sent them to ya in the package lol. Oh well

Sorted, been a long day at it.......................

 

[WD Pro]

Those feet things made me laugh - let me grab a photo of what I did to my first grit guard 20+ years ago (now long gone), and what I have done to my grit guards since ...

WD

Edit : Just found this on my phone - it saved me getting off my arse and going to the garage ... lol

Stainless, adjustable, weighted, cheap - what's not to like ... ?

 

[larr12]

Detailed Image with a 25% off sale
https://www.detailedimage.com/

 

[DFB5.0]

As planned, I got a few hours of bliss in the garage today.

The first job, applying the ADS Clean label to its own Pressol bottle, then mixing up a batch to use on the Wildtrak.

Clean is a citrus-based All-Purpose Cleaner. Most APC's on the market are heavily alkaline, but Clean is pH balanced and considered non-caustic. The cleaning power comes from the orange oil formulation, and it certainly has that orange-like aroma to it. Clean was designed to have a generous lathering effect, which means it can even be used in a pump action foamer or foam cannon. The lathering ability doesn't necessarily corelate to cleaning performance, but its a nice visual indicator as you scrub.

Clean is supplied as a concentrate and must be diluted before use. Which dilution ratio you go with will depend on the level of cleaning performance you need, and the surface material it will be used on.

Heavy Duty Cleaning - 4:1
This would be suitable for cleaning wheels and tyres, engine bays, bug removal, rubber floor mats and wheel wells.

Medium Duty Cleaning - 10:1
This mid-range dilution would suit dirty door jambs, heavy leather cleaning, dirty carpets and plastics, and spot stain removal.

Light Duty Cleaning and Maintenance - 20:1
This heavily diluted solution would suit mild interior cleaning.

I personally don't use APC on interior surfaces, so my use of Clean would be restricted to exterior use at the full strength 4:1 dilution.

First test subject, the rubber floor mats from the Wildtrak.

As you can see, Clean lathered up nicely when agitated with a brush. After rinsing and drying, the mats were misted with P&S Swift and wiped with a towel. Certainly not as-new condition, but that's not because the products used were lacking, rather the result of being 7 years old. For this task, Clean worked very well.

I also used Clean on the tyres and wheel arches. The tyres weren't too dirty, but the wheel arches were. For tyres, the lather is very important as it's a strong indicator as to how clean or dirty they are, while also giving the impression you are achieving something. My benchmark here is Brake Buster, which lathers up so nicely. Clean doesn't quite hit that benchmark, but its not far off and managed to do exactly what I needed here.

It's important to note that Clean doesn't replace a dedicated tyre cleaner, it's more geared towards well maintained sidewalls, hence not turning brown on this occasion. If you needed more than what Clean offers, that's where the dedicated tyre cleaner would shine. The key here is using the appropriate product for the level of cleaning required.

To finish, I went with the excellent 3D Ceramic Matte Tire from the GLW Series. I think when you have such big sidewalls like this, you want something that isn't too glossy as it ends up being visually too much. This 3D stuff easily fulfills that requirement.

The wheel arches here might look dirty, but they are just beaten up after 7-years on the road. Wildtrak's used a different wheel arch liner to the rest of the range, they have a glossy grey finish instead of black.

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