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I actually just ran the Wife’s thru. I sprayed hers down with some rinseless first.Ran the Accord through the automatic touchless wash tonight. I sprayed it down with my Ammo concoction, tried to record it but it was too dark. SorryShawn1112
Minutes before leaving the hotel in Florida I watched a guy take a beach towel to his Tesla 3 to wipe the accumulated sand off
I could have said something, but we all know it would have been pointless.
I can’t even begin to fathom the scratches, swirls, and gouges. He’d have been better off using steel wool and wet sand paper.
I could have said something, but we all know it would have been pointless.
I can’t even begin to fathom the scratches, swirls, and gouges. He’d have been better off using steel wool and wet sand paper.
I still cringe at the thought that back in 03/04, we were in Schaumburg at a red light by a gas station, in winter (weather like this week, mid 30s) and a guy in a black civic coupe was using the gas stations windshield washer squeegee to give his car a car wash.
That person is a fucking pig. I saw that all too often when I worked at Ziebart. They would spend $189 over 20yrs ago for an interior detail. Just so their shit can look that bad again a few months later.
I feel bad for the detail co that picks up these vehicles. This one is not that bad but some I refuse to drive or sit in.
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N20GT
What brand was it ? Did you break it in on the glass first ? Was the surface of the vehicle wet + a clay lube ? Dry then misting on a clay lube ?
what was used for the clay lube ?
I believe that a clay bar removes more contamination than a mitt or towel.
but
I have not had any issues with towels or a mitt ( only used the CG fine clay mitt years ago ).
I have moved on to the Nanoskin handy towel ( 7" ) and just purchased the Rag company fine clay towel ( formerly the Optimum clay towel ).
When dealing with light - moderate contamination, these should get the job done. Tar, and heavy contamination, I would still reach for a bar.
N20GTWhat brand was it ? Did you break it in on the glass first ? Was the surface of the vehicle wet + a clay lube ? Dry then misting on a clay lube ?
what was used for the clay lube ?
I believe that a clay bar removes more contamination than a mitt or towel.
but
I have not had any issues with towels or a mitt ( only used the CG fine clay mitt years ago ).
I have moved on to the Nanoskin handy towel ( 7" ) and just purchased the Rag company fine clay towel ( formerly the Optimum clay towel ).
When dealing with light - moderate contamination, these should get the job done. Tar, and heavy contamination, I would still reach for a bar.
The last 3yrs I have been using a mitt with no issues. But I do reach for the bar when needed like you mentioned.
I had a cheap clay towel for years, I would keep it stored folded in on itself with my MF towels and last year when I used it, the "clay" material was stuck to itself so badly. I need to pick up a new one this spring.
I'm also thinking of switching from MF Wash Mitts to MF Wash Towels like how Larry @ AMMO NYC does. I'll probably do a large supply purchase in a few weeks in preparation for spring to make the switch.
I'm also thinking of switching from MF Wash Mitts to MF Wash Towels like how Larry @ AMMO NYC does. I'll probably do a large supply purchase in a few weeks in preparation for spring to make the switch.
I've been using this.. Has taken care of 95% of what I needed:
www.griotsgarage.com
Thought about getting this when the smaller one wears down.
www.griotsgarage.com
Brilliant Finish™ Synthetic Clay
Synthetic clay provides faster removal of stubbornly entrenched contaminants, improved durability, and cleans more cars than clay bars.
www.griotsgarage.com
Thought about getting this when the smaller one wears down.
Fine Surface Prep Mitt
Get a smooth and even surface on your vehicle's paint with our fine surface prep mitt. It helps remove contaminants for a great wash.
www.griotsgarage.com
So much of this shit just seems like who ever has the best marketingCeramic coatings from the main companies for paint, trim, wheels and glass are fine.
Any other 'dressing' or random product that is SiO2 is a marketing pitch.
I have Salt away or Salt gone and sometimes add it to the iK Foamer ( I think it's the 9, larger one but older container style ). when I go to the pay and spray.
When performing a rinseless wash, I always pretreat the surface with a sprayer + rinseless wash solution.
I have used the ultra black sponge, MF mitts and the multiple MF towel method.
If it is warm enough, I will do a few panels at a time ( Bumper, hood and fenders.....windshield, roof, back window.....2 side doors.....rear 1/4s, trunk/tailgate/ bumper )
All work okay, I try to avoid rinseless washing at all costs but sometimes its necessary just to get the vehicle clean in winter months.
I havent kept up on whats going on in detailing lately. Is carpro Reload snake oil?
I finally used up my meguiars cut compound. What should I get to replace it?
Called real life for most people.
Cars are appliances to most people.
Reload is not snake oil. It serves a purpose.
Groit's ceramic metal polish on the other hand ? Not so much.
As for a compound
Sonax Cutmax
Jescar correction compound
Menzerna FG400 ( although I think they renamed it to Heavy cut or so BS )
not in any particular order. I may have an 8oz bottle of FG400 if you want to buy a smaller bottle.
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