Washing/Waxing/Detailing

[peterdee]

I can confirm that the Karcher branded snow foam lance is complete rubbish. On Saturday I purchased the Autobrite one from carcareproducts (they had a special) and the difference is like night and day. The autobrite one produces foam that looks like shaving cream when it goes on, the Karcher one produces something resembling a cappuccino !!

Having said that, anyone want to purchase my old Karcher one

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[Coyote 16]

Can anyone recommend a PH neutral foam and a PH neutral shampoo?

 

[apsilon]

Don't have any pics to show but you can find youtube vids etc, anyone looking for a foam lance take a look at the MJJC one on ebay. Basically an Autobrite ripoff. Works at least 80% as well but costs only 30% as much.

 

[Coyote 16]

Has anyone used Honey Dew Snow Foam from the chemical bros?

 

[IngoStang]

Has anyone used Honey Dew Snow Foam from the chemical bros?

Chemical Bros aren't bad products. I find they're just bloody confusing as they make so many different products all within the same family. Multiple different washes, multiple different coating / sealants, multiples of everything really.

Personally I use Adams Polishes throughout and I cannot fault their products..... by far the best I have used

Their Aussie importer Joseph, has a wealth of detailing knowledge and he would answer any questions you threw at him.

Adams Car Shampoo for example works well in any situation, plenty of foam out of a cannon, their foam gun ( attaches to garden hose ) or in a bucket

 

[IngotGT2016]

bought one of these and used it on the weekend, worked a treat on the inside of the rims!

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/daytona_ez_brush/daytona_wheel_brush

 

[Friend of Dorothy]

bought one of these and used it on the weekend, worked a treat on the inside of the rims!

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/daytona_ez_brush/daytona_wheel_brush

Might have to get one too; not looking forward to washing the (standard) wheels. I am guessing they are a pain. There are better looking, easier to clean wheels in the Ford USA catalogue. If only...

 

[Bobsp12]

bought one of these and used it on the weekend, worked a treat on the inside of the rims!

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/daytona_ez_brush/daytona_wheel_brush

Thanks for the info IngotGT2016, I should be a part owner of carcareproducts by now with the amount of money that I have put into their business recently.
I will get one with my next order from them.

 

[Drewbo]

Anyone else (really) struggling for space in their garage could do worse than this if looking for a compact storage option for basic detailing gear. Picked it up on the 'Bay for $55 delivered.

I removed the second bottom drawer to allow for the wash/wax/foam etc. bottles to stand up. My microfibres/mitts are in the top drawer (within a separate storage box) and I've put miscellaneous crap (including brushes) in the second.

Not overly sturdy, but does the job.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201086339182?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[apsilon]

Need to get back into the habit of looking after the car more before the Mustang arrives. Poor Pajero has been pretty neglected as I use it offroad and so it's got plenty of bush pinstripes etc so didn't see the point of keeping it highly detailed.

Start by refreshing my detailing supplies. Placed a sort of sample order to see what the fuss is all about with The Rag Company. While I'm yet to use them, the products certainly appear to be very nice quality.

 

[Coyote 16]

What are you guys applying to the black skirting on your Mustang to protect it from fading?

 

[Bobsp12]

What are you guys applying to the black skirting on your Mustang to protect it from fading?

Aerospace 303 is universally considered to be the ducks guts in plastic/trim protection....use on leather and vinyl as well...no good for velour/ cloth.
I have been using it for a while and love it for interiors and external trim.
The reviews on the following page speak for themselves.

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/303_products/aerospace_protectant

 

[RSPEC-015]

Aerospace 303 is universally considered to be the ducks guts in plastic/trim protection....use on leather and vinyl as well...no good for velour/ cloth.
I have been using it for a while and love it for interiors and external trim.
The reviews on the following page speak for themselves.

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/303_products/aerospace_protectant

x2. A top product. Keeps the interior plastics of the Territory looking good and has a nice satin sheen to it.

 

[Copie]

303 gods gift to the cleaning world.

 

[Frostee]

I absolutely agree re 303, it's brilliant.

As to the earlier question about a ph neutral shampoo, I use Bowdens Own Nanolicious Wash http://www.bowdensown.com.au/nanolicious-wash

This wash contains no slat or silicones, which are often present in so called low ph washes.

I'm also planning to giv their snow foam a go http://www.bowdensown.com.au/products/exterior/snow-job

Aerospace 303 is universally considered to be the ducks guts in plastic/trim protection....use on leather and vinyl as well...no good for velour/ cloth.
I have been using it for a while and love it for interiors and external trim.
The reviews on the following page speak for themselves.

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/303_products/aerospace_protectant

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