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Anachem Cleanse and a Wheel Woolie is a great combo.
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Autosmart Smart Wheels (if your wheels are very dirty - can be diluted) and a wheel woollie.
Generally speaking, you'll need three products for a wheel decon. Wheel cleaner (as above), tar remover and Fallout remover.
Just a thought, If space is limited between the disc and wheel, get an EZ detail wheel brush.
Cheers.
Cooks
brocks
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Echo Anachem, and Autosmart….. but also look at Glimmerman!
Wheel Woolies are pricey but generally accepted as the best brushes available?
Wheel Woolies are pricey but generally accepted as the best brushes available?
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Totally agree. I bought a set of wheel woollies around 9 or 10 years back, and they're still in full service. The big one is getting a bit rough looking but has a good few years left in it I reckon.
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Tried Gyeon Wetcoat today and thought it was impressive.
Didn’t spray it on, I soaked a brand new wash mit in it and done a panel at a time to ensure an even coat then rinsed off as I went. No idea about longevity but the water behaviour was nice
Made using the Vertool dryer a dream too.
Didn’t spray it on, I soaked a brand new wash mit in it and done a panel at a time to ensure an even coat then rinsed off as I went. No idea about longevity but the water behaviour was nice
Made using the Vertool dryer a dream too.
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Gtechniq easy coat every one knows the price and how to get it by now so thought I'd try it on family members car. Car is normally on farm lanes and back roads, car was fully untreated before, standard decon wash and used half a bottle of it on probably didn't need to. It's not ceramic but the hydrophobic properties seem top notch. One thing I will say is hozelock fittings don't work an need to swap to the fitting that comes with it I found. Did it start of June and yes it's been decent weather I'm noticing the car not picking up as much crap off the road compared to normal. Only about 6 weeks in if I got the same again I'd be happy.
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Buy a wheel mitt as well there good for getting the backs of the spokes.
mike150
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I bought a wheel mitt from Halfords, it's basically a glove that's noodle covered on one side and net in the other. Great job for wheels as you can get in round the spokes and into corners, I still use wheel woolies as well though. I've a wheels dedicated wash bucket with a grit guard in it.
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Drum roll....
So I washed again yesterday I'm 10 days off 3 months going by my washing. I've washed the car twice in that time. For water sheeting off the car I noticed very little, there was some but nothing substantial. But on the glass there was still noticeable water sheeting. I did notice a difference washing it with the foaming trying to sheet, did it make washing easier, yes. Would I use it again, yes. Ease of use is ultimately a big pro. I'd guess 2 months ish would be a good point in the protection. Others might be different with a regular wash routine. The same bottle did again so I'd guess 4 to 6 months going well for under a crisp fiver.
bora-gav
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Can anyone recommend a good value panel wipe/ipa possibly a 5ltr drum?
Had a few new products to try today and pleasantly surprised at how they all performed.
KKD Citrus Magic
Price - £9.49 for 1ltr
Diluted 200mls into 1800mls water
This was a pleasure to use and performed extremely well. Applied all around the car then Foamed over and as you can see below, it really helped to shift the dirt off before the powerhose got near the paintwork. Would definitely recommend the product and will buy it again.
Garage Therapy /One:Tyre Serum
Price - £13.50 for 500mls
Use neat
This has been reviewed as a tyre 'conditioner' and apparently it gets better as you continue to use it. Application is straightforward and longevity is yet to be seen,
Koch Chemie FSE
Price - £9.76
Use neat
This is a QD with limescale remover built in. Used like any other QD, 2 sprays on a panel and 1 on the mf cloth and spread, I used a 2nd cloth to buff to a streak free, glossy and very slick finish.
The car was pretty dirty, but with a few simple pre-wash steps, contact wash and air dry followed by a little top up on the CarPro ceramic coating with the use of FSE, it's back to a very clean looking motor
KKD Citrus Magic
Price - £9.49 for 1ltr
Diluted 200mls into 1800mls water
This was a pleasure to use and performed extremely well. Applied all around the car then Foamed over and as you can see below, it really helped to shift the dirt off before the powerhose got near the paintwork. Would definitely recommend the product and will buy it again.
Garage Therapy /One:Tyre Serum
Price - £13.50 for 500mls
Use neat
This has been reviewed as a tyre 'conditioner' and apparently it gets better as you continue to use it. Application is straightforward and longevity is yet to be seen,
Koch Chemie FSE
Price - £9.76
Use neat
This is a QD with limescale remover built in. Used like any other QD, 2 sprays on a panel and 1 on the mf cloth and spread, I used a 2nd cloth to buff to a streak free, glossy and very slick finish.
The car was pretty dirty, but with a few simple pre-wash steps, contact wash and air dry followed by a little top up on the CarPro ceramic coating with the use of FSE, it's back to a very clean looking motor
bora-gav
RMS Regular
Anyone with any experience off these trollies?
Can see they range from about £100-£130ish
Can see they range from about £100-£130ish
Enda
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I like the look of the poka premium trolley.
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
Poka Premium Pro Detailing Trolley 3 Shelves
The Poka Premium Detailing Trolley Pro version extended by the middle shelf. The Trolley designed for detailing professional and amateur studios alike focuses on convenience and functionality. Very practical and made of the highest quality materials will significantly increase the comfort of...
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
MarkM
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The trolley looks ok, the Vertool stool I bought yesterday is extremely poor quality, shockingly bad! Sports and spares have one on the end of an aisle if you want to see one
Big Pimp
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You tried autosol mate?
Not in a lifetime but just ordered it on amazon
That looks the ticket and what I’m hoping for
MarkM
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Best I’ve ever used on tips, it’s a powder used with a damp cloth and wire wool, lasts forever lol
Amazon product ASIN B01N8XDJK4
Shannonsir
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Best shampoo I think I have ever used, little pricey but it's phenomenal for glossy, spot free finishes and water behaviour. Almost looks like it's creating a film as the car is washed... that's about all I can say on the matter
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