What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[DFB5.0]

While I have no time for Christmas, Easter is a different story. I think because there is way less expectation and fuss when it comes to Easter, and that suits me just fine. Not to mention it being in Autumn, my absolute favorite time of the year.

I also have amazing memories of the annual Easter camping trip during my early to mid-teens. Those camps were epic, which were several of my Dad's friends and their families. Basically, the adults sat around getting drunk, the kids were left to do whatever they liked. We built our own campfire on the bank of the river, went exploring further downstream, built a fort, and got as dusty and dirty as we possibly could. My specialty was the firewood collection because a) it meant I got to use the chainsaw and b) it also meant I got to drive the car! So whenever I smell a campfire or go for a walk at this time of the year, it takes me back to those carefree days spent camping by the river.

So, making the most of this gorgeous Autumn sunshine, I'm enjoying having Easter off work. This morning, an impromptu drive in the Mustang, followed by a deep clean of the wheels using NV Purge and a rinse-less wash using Hero. Throw in some general garage tinkering, of which one of my favorite things to do is filling up my spray bottles. And then, a lovely walk along the river with my best friend.

Then some seat time in blue........................

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[kilobravo]

D, the gloss on that vehicle is INSANE! Plus, I LOVE that blue! Sure wish I still had your level of motivation. <smile>

Also, it's weird to me hearing you talk about Autumn when we're in Spring. You gotta love geography. <grin>

 

[DFB5.0]

The Volvo's turn today, and the poor thing NEEDED it! The last time it was washed was Christmas day last year, and in that time, it also did Melbourne to Adelaide and back. The Silver Dawn paint had taken on a matte finish, and the wheels were almost black. Why do the Euro car companies persist with such dusty brake pads?

What you are looking at here is a bit of a chemical cocktail, or as my companion called it, a nuclear reactor treatment. First, onto dry wheels I used up the remainder of KCx Magic Wheel Cleaner, followed with some NV Purge for good measure. I know people like Magic Wheel Cleaner, but to me it never really lived up to the hype. I also had issues trying to spray it through two different spray heads, which is why I went and got the Purge to ensure proper coverage. With MWC and Purge producing a strong purple reaction, I then foamed Bilt Hamber Touch-less over the top and left it dwell for a further few minutes.

You can see how Touch-less works in this shot. As it breaks down contamination, it then pulls the dirt from the surface as it drips downwards.

After rinsing that mess from the wheels, it was then time to go back in with foamed Brake Buster using an assortment of brushes. I hate cleaning these wheels, they look amazing but the ledge that runs behind each spoke is a nightmare to get clean. And of course, the copious amounts of brake dust mean you always have a job ahead of you. That's why I attack these wheels from three different angles, pH neutral iron remover / alkaline pre-wash / alkaline contact wash. Rinsed clean, Hydr02 went on the wheels and wheel arch, Atom Mac on the rotors.

For the paint, the Touch-less was again used as a pre-wash. And this is where Touch-less is so worth having. In a completely touch free manner, you can get 95% off the baked-on dirt from the surface...............which then makes your contact wash considerably easier and SAFER. Carpro Reset was the choice today for the contact wash................

I had help today, so in no time the car wash washed, rinsed and blow dried. To finish off the drying and add a topper to the coating, I used the remainder of a bottle of Carpro EliXir, me doing the initial spray and wipe, my sister following behind with a towel to remove any remaining residue. The door jambs were cleaned with ECH20 while the interior was being vacuumed by my sister (I hate vacuuming).

For the glass, I used Stoner's Ceramic Glass Cleaner for the exterior, then P&S True Vue for the interior glass. The interior got wiped down with ADS Pilot, and the front seats, center armrest and steering wheel cleaned with ColourLock Mild Leather Cleaner, then coated with ColourLock Leather Shield. The rubber floor mats were hosed off then wiped down with P&S Swift.

For the tyres, these had been cleaned with Wise Guy earlier but were also gone over with Tarminator to prep them for ADS Ghost. If you haven't tried this stuff yet, you are missing out! I've found Ghost can be a little glossy on certain tyres, mostly commercial and truck tyres, but it's absolutely gorgeous on lower profile tyres like this. On these, I only applied a single layer.

I'd go as far to say that this is a perfectly dressed tyre, obviously dressed but not overdone..................a subtle enhancement. Detailing Perfection!

A now clean interior with lovely clean, smooth and protected leather. No shine!

 

[skinnyb]

The Volvo's turn today, and the poor thing NEEDED it! The last time it was washed was Christmas day last year, and in that time, it also did Melbourne to Adelaide and back. The Silver Dawn paint had taken on a matte finish, and the wheels were almost black. Why do the Euro car companies persist with such dusty brake pads?

What you are looking at here is a bit of a chemical cocktail, or as my companion called it, a nuclear reactor treatment. First, onto dry wheels I used up the remainder of KCx Magic Wheel Cleaner, followed with some NV Purge for good measure. I know people like Magic Wheel Cleaner, but to me it never really lived up to the hype. I also had issues trying to spray it through two different spray heads, which is why I went and got the Purge to ensure proper coverage. With MWC and Purge producing a strong purple reaction, I then foamed Bilt Hamber Touch-less over the top and left it dwell for a further few minutes.

You can see how Touch-less works in this shot. As it breaks down contamination, it then pulls the dirt from the surface as it drips downwards.

After rinsing that mess from the wheels, it was then time to go back in with foamed Brake Buster using an assortment of brushes. I hate cleaning these wheels, they look amazing but the ledge that runs behind each spoke is a nightmare to get clean. And of course, the copious amounts of brake dust mean you always have a job ahead of you. That's why I attack these wheels from three different angles, pH neutral iron remover / alkaline pre-wash / alkaline contact wash. Rinsed clean, Hydr02 went on the wheels and wheel arch, Atom Mac on the rotors.

For the paint, the Touch-less was again used as a pre-wash. And this is where Touch-less is so worth having. In a completely touch free manner, you can get 95% off the baked-on dirt from the surface...............which then makes your contact wash considerably easier and SAFER. Carpro Reset was the choice today for the contact wash................

I had help today, so in no time the car wash washed, rinsed and blow dried. To finish off the drying and add a topper to the coating, I used the remainder of a bottle of Carpro EliXir, me doing the initial spray and wipe, my sister following behind with a towel to remove any remaining residue. The door jambs were cleaned with ECH20 while the interior was being vacuumed by my sister (I hate vacuuming).

For the glass, I used Stoner's Ceramic Glass Cleaner for the exterior, then P&S True Vue for the interior glass. The interior got wiped down with ADS Pilot, and the front seats, center armrest and steering wheel cleaned with ColourLock Mild Leather Cleaner, then coated with ColourLock Leather Shield. The rubber floor mats were hosed off then wiped down with P&S Swift.

For the tyres, these had been cleaned with Wise Guy earlier but were also gone over with Tarminator to prep them for ADS Ghost. If you haven't tried this stuff yet, you are missing out! I've found Ghost can be a little glossy on certain tyres, mostly commercial and truck tyres, but it's absolutely gorgeous on lower profile tyres like this. On these, I only applied a single layer.

I'd go as far to say that this is a perfectly dressed tyre, obviously dressed but not overdone..................a subtle enhancement. Detailing Perfection!

A now clean interior with lovely clean, smooth and protected leather. No shine!

Man that looks fantastic. I have to somewhat agree about the MWC. While it does work, I much prefer Purge... I also really like the ADS equivalent too... I bought a gallon of it to use once my Purge finally gives out, I'm about out And Ghost, it is fantastic I am glad I finally bought a bottle, it lasts and lasts, just a simple wash brings back the nice finish for quite a while... And some Tire+ over the top if you need a bit more shine down the road...

 

[DFB5.0]

Man that looks fantastic. I have to somewhat agree about the MWC. While it does work, I much prefer Purge... I also really like the ADS equivalent too... I bought a gallon of it to use once my Purge finally gives out, I'm about out And Ghost, it is fantastic I am glad I finally bought a bottle, it lasts and lasts, just a simple wash brings back the nice finish for quite a while... And some Tire+ over the top if you need a bit more shine down the road...

I had fellow forum member on 7g mention that Ghost was killing the supplied spray head, something I also discovered today. The product tends to harden within the sprayer and prevents the trigger from moving.

So, it might be a good idea to take the extra few seconds to purge the sprayer back into the bottle and run clean water through it after each use. Or if you have an endless supply of basic spray heads, just toss it for a new one.

 

[skinnyb]

I had fellow forum member on 7g mention that Ghost was killing the supplied spray head, something I also discovered today. The product tends to harden within the sprayer and prevents the trigger from moving.

So, it might be a good idea to take the extra few seconds to purge the sprayer back into the bottle and run clean water through it after each use. Or if you have an endless supply of basic spray heads, just toss it for a new one.

Yeah I have a drawer like that I usually spray on a sponge anyway, so I might convert to a squirt head and ditch the sprayer...

 

[skinnyb]

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash V2. I bought a bottle a couple weeks ago and had the opportunity to try it tonight. I already loved V1 and bought a gallon of it, but after driving my Mustang all weekend, it wasn't "Dirty" but had pollen, dust and a few bug guts. Mixed the DIY V2 up as instructed and went to town with my IK sprayer and the DIY legacy sponge. I must say it is much better than V1. Much slicker, but still has the teeth to clean amazing. Also releases the dirt from the sponge with a simple dunk, which I already loved about V1. Sprayed down with ADS amplify when I was done and hit with the Carpro Dhydrate drying towel... Solid rinseless wash, defintely keeping in my arsenal, might even dethrone Hero and RRW for me...

 

[GT 550]

Photo taken at a friend's house right? I mean they're not even...even...

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I have these on all my spigots and power washer. Stainless is better than brass. Have had zero leaks or issues going on 3 years now
https://a.co/d/hi6SBkZ

Would like to go with those but can't find where to buy individual components. I just see kits on their website and Amazon. It's not uncommon to want to quick connect more than one device to a single hose. Anyone know where to buy individual male or female parts or even just a single pair? Or maybe a recommendation for another brand that sells that way?

These guys do, but would prefer something vetted by M6G member(s). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DP3DV4D?th=1

 

[MAGS1]

Would like to go with those but can't find where to buy individual components. I just see kits on their website and Amazon. It's not uncommon to want to quick connect more than one device to a single hose. Anyone know where to buy individual male or female parts or even just a single pair? Or maybe a recommendation for another brand that sells that way?

These guys do, but would prefer something vetted by M6G member(s). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DP3DV4D?th=1

I’ve only seen the kits with multiple pieces on Amazon. Maybe a local hardware store would have individual pieces?

 

[DFB5.0]

Photo taken at a friend's house right? I mean they're not even...even...

Is this better?

 

[GT 550]

For soul, the much good at peace it is

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I’ve only seen the kits with multiple pieces on Amazon. Maybe a local hardware store would have individual pieces?

Thanks. They finally got back to me. No individual parts. Maybe someday. But since you can't count on different brands playing nice with each other, I don't want to deal with incompatibilities or be forced to buy a whole set to get one male part (for example).

 

[MAGS1]

Here’s the before pic. Going to do a quick rinse less wash with ONR, then a good polish with Sonax Perfect Finish and Rupes yellow pads, and then the ADS ceramic coating. Will post after pics later today

 

[MAGS1]

Ok, first time using the Rupes yellow waffle pad. I think it’s my new favorite.

ADS ceramic coating is super easy to apply, their directions are spot on. Will top with Amplify in 4 hours per their directions, to help protect the coating while it cures.

Will get better pics later, we’ve got thunderstorms rolling in and wanted to get the car back in the garage before any rain drops start falling.

I will deal with the wheels and tires later this week, will be using Ghost on the tires. Can’t wait to give that a try,

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