What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[DFB5.0]

My latest article, this time featuring Bilt Hamber Atom Mac.

Bilt Hamber Atom Mac: A Quick Guide | Detailing Shed
BILT HAMBER ATOM MAC corrosion inhibitor (detailingshed.com.au)
Bilt Hamber Atom-Mac | Rust Prevention | Obsessed Garage

I chased a product like this for the longest time, now we have two specific products that can prevent flash rusting of brake rotors. The first being Hydes Serum Rustopper, which I managed have shipped to Australia despite it being off the cards for air freight. It then landed in the Detailing Shed store after numerous requests from me.

Hydes Serum Rustopper - for brake rotors (detailingshed.com.au)
Rust Inhibitor For Cars | Hyde's Serum Rustopper | Obsessed Garage

Atom Mac arrived shortly after and does a similar job, but I have found it to be more effective. The bottle itself is expensive, but hyper concentrated, so it will go a very long way when diluted at the recommended 5% ratio. I apply it after cleaning each wheel, then again after the final rinse before blow drying.

This is super anal level detailing, but something I conder worth having, especially if you have black wheels.

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[kilobravo]

CarPro sells them on their website.

Thanks, Brian. Never thought to check THERE...BIG duh. :=)

 

[DFB5.0]

Two articles posted this week, the latest on the updated MTM PF22.2 Foam Cannon.

https://detailingshed.com.au/blogs/articles/updated-mtm-pf22-2-foam-cannon-best-foam-cannon-in-2024

https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...wide-mouth-bottle?_pos=8&_sid=2f10b2db9&_ss=r
https://detailingshed.com.au/produc...oam-cannon-bottle?_pos=7&_sid=2f10b2db9&_ss=r

What I love about this update is not only does it improve the overall user experience, but the upgrade kit can also be used on other non-MTM foam cannons. If you have an older foam cannon with a narrow thread, I highly recommend this relatively cheap and simple upgrade, as can be seen on my original Waxit foam cannon.

 

[kilobravo]

Two deliveries today..the Maxshine Large Brush and the gallon spouts.

First, the brush looks to have exactly the size and bristle stiffness for my tired dressing needs and I can't wait to try it..thanks again, D. Sarah's all detailed in the garage with fresh OG dressing but there's a monthly C&C on Sunday so..I may just get out and try the new brush tomorrow with another coat. ;=)

The spouts looked super stout and good quality when I pulled one out of the bag and I was MOST excited. Sadly, at least as far as I can tell, the thread pitch is wrong as they simply will not screw on to a CP gallon. However, since returning purchases almost anywhere other than Kamazonski today is always a PITA, do you have any insight, El Jefe? (@DFB5.0) <smile> TIA..

 

[5550snotamerc]

@DFB5.0 I tried searching the thread but I could not find anything so apologies if you have addressed this: zinc based sunscreen has rubbed off my arms into the leather (?) of my EB premium doors. Would you use anything in particular to clean that? Thanks.

 

[WD Pro]

@DFB5.0 I tried searching the thread but I could not find anything so apologies if you have addressed this: zinc based sunscreen has rubbed off my arms into the leather (?) of my EB premium doors. Would you use anything in particular to clean that? Thanks.

DFB will likely have a better recommendation, but as a quick solution using something you may already have hanging around, I’ve had good success with baby wipes.

If you’ve got that stuff (suncream) on your seats, be ‘very’ careful not to get it on your paint …

WD

 

[DFB5.0]

@DFB5.0 I tried searching the thread but I could not find anything so apologies if you have addressed this: zinc based sunscreen has rubbed off my arms into the leather (?) of my EB premium doors. Would you use anything in particular to clean that? Thanks.

An interior cleaner such as P&S Xpress or Griot's Interior Cleaner should sort that out. Spray, agitate with a brush and then wipe clear with a towel. Repeat if necessary.

This article is from an Aussie detailing company, most of their products I don't care for, but the process is sound. In this case, you would be skipping to stage 2 with the above interior cleaners. If you need to go to stage three, be very careful.

How to safely remove sunscreen from your cars leather (bowdensown.com.au)

 

[DFB5.0]

Two deliveries today..the Maxshine Large Brush and the gallon spouts.

First, the brush looks to have exactly the size and bristle stiffness for my tired dressing needs and I can't wait to try it..thanks again, D. Sarah's all detailed in the garage with fresh OG dressing but there's a monthly C&C on Sunday so..I may just get out and try the new brush tomorrow with another coat. ;=)

The spouts looked super stout and good quality when I pulled one out of the bag and I was MOST excited. Sadly, at least as far as I can tell, the thread pitch is wrong as they simply will not screw on to a CP gallon. However, since returning purchases almost anywhere other than Kamazonski today is always a PITA, do you have any insight, El Jefe? (@DFB5.0) <smile> TIA..

As you know, the Carpro bottles are unusually large. I've had this question before on another forum, here are some images I prepared earlier.....................

 

[kilobravo]

Thanks, D but I don't think it's the diameter as the ones I received fit that dimension but, they won't thread. Oh well, wish I had thought to check with CP first although they're now, "Out of Stock."

That wouldn't be a big deal as I'm not in a hurry however, the damn things are $11/ea plus shipping while US Plastics only wanted $3/per plus shipping. I don't need spouts that badly and, it's not worth my time to return the four I got for $12 bones. Story of my life, I swear.

 

[skinnyb]

Thanks, D but I don't think it's the diameter as the ones I received fit that dimension but, they won't thread. Oh well, wish I had thought to check with CP first although they're now, "Out of Stock."

That wouldn't be a big deal as I'm not in a hurry however, the damn things are $11/ea plus shipping while US Plastics only wanted $3/per plus shipping. I don't need spouts that badly and, it's not worth my time to return the four I got for $12 bones. Story of my life, I swear.

I do it all the time. Order things and a) its not the right thing, b) it won't fit or c) I don't like it. And like you said earlier, with the exception of Amazon, most of the time its more of a pain to return than worth it. I do like Bezos for that at least ;)

 

[kilobravo]

I do it all the time.

I really appreciate that comment, Alex..it gives me comfort to know that I'm not alone <smile> and, I completely agree with you on Mr. Bezos' business model. Nearly every product on the planet, fast shipping, Prime deal and, easy peasy returns are IMO, what has made Kamazonski so successful.

That said, I worry about the future and the clear lead Bezos has in the online retail market. Me thinks we will see our wonderful federal government get involved to prevent the company from cornering the market via a manopoly. No doubt that would require civil suits filed by competitors first but if enough of them complain, Uncle Sam will certainly push his way into the matter.

As for the damn wrong spouts well, they'll almost certainly be stashed away somewhere until after I'm gone and a relative or estate sale shopper will pick them up for a buck. <BSEG> I may one day spring for the CP spouts if I grow weary of pouring from that big damn CP gallon mouth into a graduated cylinder, it just depends on how high the level of frustration is in my brain. <laughing>

As you were, men. <grin>

 

[MAGS1]

Me thinks we will see our wonderful federal government get involved to prevent the company from cornering the market via a manopoly. No doubt that would require civil suits filed by competitors first but if enough of them complain, Uncle Sam will certainly push his way into the matter.

I’m not too concerned about that, at least not yet. Walmart has come up with something similar to the Amazon model, Target has a couple convenient options, etc. It has definitely put a lot of pressure on smaller businesses that can’t offer such things, at least not at a reasonable cost. So I do worry about small businesses in the future (members of my family own a small business that has been around since my great grandparents started it in 1926, so I’m very much pro small business). As long as the big retail companies can keep up with Amazon, I don’t think think the monopoly issue will come to fruition though. If they start to fall way behind, absolutely watch for lawsuits to start flying.

 

[Evolvd]

Amazon wont face any government wrath as long as they accept vendor sales on their platform. You can’t corner the market on items if you’re not the one moving them lol.

 

[MAGS1]

Amazon wont face any government wrath as long as they accept vendor sales on their platform. You can’t corner the market on items if you’re not the one moving them lol.

Good point. Easy to forget a lot of what Amazon sells isn’t Amazon product

 

[MAGS1]

Hey D, looks like Yvan has a new line of coatings out. 2 are professional grade that require certification (booo) and one for consumers (yay!). The consumer coating is quite pricey. Will be available in the Australian market and won’t require shipping from overseas. As much as I can’t sit through some of Pan the Advertiser’s videos, this is a good one.

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