💦 Detailing What is in your car detailing tool chest?

[IDAFC21]

So I've seen some detailers (one being a professional) say that the foam gun / pressure washer...wash...is mostly just a gimmic. Calling it "an Instagram wash". Thoughts?

i feel it definitely has benefits to loosening up/removing dirt and grime before you actually touch the car w/ a wash mitt. The only time i feel it's gimmicky is when they make the foam ultra shaving foam thick and just plaster the car. Thats your instagram wash.

 

[DanJ]

I have to assume that some people think you can just brazzers foam blast the car then rinse it off and call it clean.

 

[Bird1989]

I have to assume that some people think you can just brazzers foam blast the car then rinse it off and call it clean.

I just did a coating for a guy and this is the wash process he wants to do it... trying to explain to him that just because it's coated doesn't mean its fool proof...

 

[IDAFC21]

I wish it worked that way

 

[DanJ]

I just did a coating for a guy and this is the wash process he wants to do it... trying to explain to him that just because it's coated doesn't mean its fool proof...

you can thank those sneaky ads on social media for that

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Is it bad I get pissed that YT puts F11 top coat ads on my videos ? I mean, I get it but that stuff is gahbidge

 

[IDAFC21]

Got my AG order today. Surprised the hell out of me cuz I never even got a shipping notice . Mostly just the usual stuff, reload, reset, hydro2 lite, and I decided to get the flyby30 window coating kit. Figured id give it a shot, never done a dedicated window coating before, but more and more lately it seems like whenever I clean my windows, no matter how much I try wipe them down, there's still light streaks/haze on them. Don't think i'll break out the machine polisher, cuz my windows really arent BAD, so the polishing block that comes w/ the kit should do the trick hopefully. They also threw in a couple free towels. Sweet.

Still have some more items to order from amazon, but this is a step in the right direction. I'm holding off on picking up any Essence+ for the bmw since its now 115+ out every day, and even in a garage out of the sun its just unbelieveably unbearable to work. Once the monsoons and dust storms have had their way w/ us after late fall/winter I'll tackle that project then when it finally cools down.

 

[01Cobra]

All these fancy toys and I’m still over here using my 10+ yr old PC 7424.

 

[DanJ]

Curious how that fly by 30 works. I’ve been considering that or that Aquapel. I need to clay and glass polish my windshield. I only have 40k miles but it’s mostly highway and my windshield has taken some hits. For as fragile as these VW windshields are I’m amazed mine hasn’t been cracked yet. Now that I posted that it’ll happen tomorrow.

 

[IDAFC21]

I'll be sure to post up my experience once I use it. Not sure when that will be

 

[DanJ]

What’s everybody using for “clay” decontamination mitts these days? Need to do my clay, polish and seal routine and would like to move into the 21st century. Also are you using them with a second coating of soap as lube, or using something special? Typically by the time I’m done clay barring I’ve lost motivation and only finish the project because the paint isn’t completely naked and slightly marred.

 

[Mook]

greasy

 

[greasy]

What’s everybody using for “clay” decontamination mitts these days? Need to do my clay, polish and seal routine and would like to move into the 21st century. Also are you using them with a second coating of soap as lube, or using something special? Typically by the time I’m done clay barring I’ve lost motivation and only finish the project because the paint isn’t completely naked and slightly marred.

I just got this guy earlier this year, I use it during the wash process or right before the dry process and it works awesome. Never using traditional clay again.

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

 

[greasy]

Mook

Heavy-Duty Metal Polish, 6 Ounces

Our safe and effective polish beats back tarnish, revealing a brilliant shine. Use on non-clearcoated aluminum, steel, stainless steel, plastic, and acrylic!

www.griotsgarage.com

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

What’s everybody using for “clay” decontamination mitts these days? Need to do my clay, polish and seal routine and would like to move into the 21st century. Also are you using them with a second coating of soap as lube, or using something special? Typically by the time I’m done clay barring I’ve lost motivation and only finish the project because the paint isn’t completely naked and slightly marred.

nano skin handy towel ( is more than mild but not aggressive ) and nano skin glide for lubrication

Mook

Heavy-Duty Metal Polish, 6 Ounces

Our safe and effective polish beats back tarnish, revealing a brilliant shine. Use on non-clearcoated aluminum, steel, stainless steel, plastic, and acrylic!

www.griotsgarage.com

P&S brake buster in gallon form can be had for like $25 bucks on amazon

 

[Mook]

Jim whenever he reads Amazon

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I've used it before. it removed the orange staining on my neighbors G35 wheels
but
you all are welcome to purchase whatever you would like

 

[DanJ]

MATCC foam lance and some nozzles are currently a lightning deal for around $18. Got this and a few 1.1 orifices for my lower GPM pressure washer.

Amazon product

 

[IDAFC21]

P&S brake buster in gallon form can be had for like $25 bucks on amazon

Just went on a small amazon splurge. Bought a gallon of brake buster, and the adams foam sprayer for the purposes of cleaning my wheels/tires, and also bought a colourlock leather care kit and brush for the purposes of cleaning my steering wheels.

Gav'sPurpleZ used your links from your vid to purchase the brake buster and adam's sprayer

 

[DanJ]

I may try that brake buster, haven’t had a need for it lately as my coated wheels clean up with regular soap.

 

[IDAFC21]

none of my wheels are coated, tho I do spray them down w/ hydro2 lite whenever I use it on the rest of the car. Gonna be very excited to see what this stuff does to the soot that comes off of my bmw brakes

 

[DanJ]

That’s been the nicest thing with the Gtechniq wheel coating. My pads dust like crazy and a pressure washer, car wash soap and an assortment of brushes and wheel woolies get them clean clean.

 

[DEEZUZ]

So what's people's doing to polish painted wheels? I used the chemical guys green wax on my wheels but it didn't do a thing... Dull as ever. Thinking I gotta cut them with something

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

So what's people's doing to polish painted wheels? I used the chemical guys green wax on my wheels but it didn't do a thing... Dull as ever. Thinking I gotta cut them with something

Green Wax is a protective layer.
in order to fix the dullness, the wheels would need to be polished. just like paint needs to be "corrected" / polished to remove scratches and swirls creating a crisp/clear finish prior to protection.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

That’s been the nicest thing with the Gtechniq wheel coating. My pads dust like crazy and a pressure washer, car wash soap and an assortment of brushes and wheel woolies get them clean clean.

I've been using the autofanatic wheel cleaning foam on my coated wheels. I have a gallon of brake buster waiting....
watching obsessed garage, he's been using the brake buster in a foam cannon. he does not use water/ car shampoo in a bucket for the wheel tools
just rinses the brushes as he goes with the pressure washer.