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post 1683172153 05-22-2023, 09:47 AM
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Car wash/detail bruhs GTFIH

OK fellas, let's talk auto detailing and products. Talk to me about your favorite products/gadgets you use (inside & out).

I'm currently using:

Foam cannon (through my pressure washer)
Pump cannon for wheels/tires
Currently using a Chemical Guys foaming wash (but I've been hearing about much better options?)
Aerospace 303 for plastic/vinyl
Lexol cleaner/conditioner for leather
Various wheel brushes/vent brushes

I want to hear what you guys like using.
post 1683172263 05-22-2023, 09:49 AM
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The only unique thing I have ever learned is to use expensive makeup brushes to dust intricate parts and vents. They work really well.
post 1683172993 05-22-2023, 09:59 AM
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i am going to buy that brush for the drill and do all the carpets to work in the cleaner/foam.
then use my home carpet cleaner to remove the water and soap.
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post 1683173093 05-22-2023, 10:00 AM
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lol at cleanig your own car

thats what i pay peasants to do
post 1683173133 05-22-2023, 10:01 AM
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It rained yesterday, detailing complete. Thanks mother nature
post 1683173493 05-22-2023, 10:05 AM
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Was using chemical guys but found gold class by meguiars foams better and is cheaper
post 1683173653 05-22-2023, 10:08 AM
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Pretty much the same steps as you, with some different products, but probably same results.

Mostly these days I'm just doing foam cannon/ basic washing and drying.

I stopped going too crazy with detailing, I have a friend who does it for a living, so once a year or so I'll let him do a real professional detail. I don't mind paying the premium, paint correction can be pretty time consuming.

I don't ever go thru car washes and my car has never been washed by anyone but me (and my detailer obv).
post 1683173863 05-22-2023, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted By SteadySmokin⏩
lol at cleanig your own car

thats what i pay peasants to do
I can afford to pay someone to do it and in the past I have, but I really enjoy doing it myself.
post 1683174153 05-22-2023, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted By GooBaaa⏩
Was using chemical guys but found gold class by meguiars foams better and is cheaper
You using it with foam cannon bruh? I've been reading and it seems like a lot of guys are using the Megs stuff.
post 1683174193 05-22-2023, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted By freeburn⏩
Pretty much the same steps as you, with some different products, but probably same results.

Mostly these days I'm just doing foam cannon/ basic washing and drying.

I stopped going too crazy with detailing, I have a friend who does it for a living, so once a year or so I'll let him do a real professional detail. I don't mind paying the premium, paint correction can be pretty time consuming.

I don't ever go thru car washes and my car has never been washed by anyone but me (and my detailer obv).
What soap you using?
post 1683174593 05-22-2023, 10:22 AM
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I like Optimums car wash. Follow it up with opti-seal it's such an easy product to use and you can use it on everything like the paint, windows, plastic and it'll make everything slick and way easier to wash next time. Lasts a long time too.
post 1683174613 05-22-2023, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted By 300Lane1⏩
You using it with foam cannon bruh? I've been reading and it seems like a lot of guys are using the Megs stuff.
Foam cannon with pressure washer
post 1683175373 05-22-2023, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted By Mark604⏩
I like Optimums car wash. Follow it up with opti-seal it's such an easy product to use and you can use it on everything like the paint, windows, plastic and it'll make everything slick and way easier to wash next time. Lasts a long time too.
Never heard of it, but I'll check it out. Thanks bruh.
post 1683175623 05-22-2023, 10:34 AM
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This is my setup right now



Karcher K5, using the included wand that also sprays the soap. So far I've been using the Karcher Vehicle Wash & Wax

Also bought a car wash mop on a stick that had really good reviews on Amazon but not a huge fan of it, need a better alternative for the scrubbing
post 1683176143 05-22-2023, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted By 300Lane1⏩
What soap you using?
Mcguires and chemical bros, have both, not much difference to me personally.
post 1683176293 05-22-2023, 10:44 AM
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I’d say you’re good to go. Don’t go overpaying more for the luxury options.
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post 1683178253 05-22-2023, 11:15 AM
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Chemical Guys soap in the foam cannon
Meguiar's soap in my wash towel bucket (buy them both off Amazon)
Flex random orbital polisher/Lake Country pads
Pretty much every type of high-end microfiber towels that Auto Geek carries
3M microfiber towel towel wash liquid
Pinnacle Sovereign wax
Tried several brands of detailers

To be honest, you can't go wrong with Meguiar's products and they are easy to find.
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post 1683178703 05-22-2023, 11:22 AM
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Your mom was playing with my pump and foam cannon earlier.
post 1683179133 05-22-2023, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted By CanuckGame⏩
Your mom was playing with my pump and foam cannon earlier.
Bruh.....You'd be better off in a SamsBolton thread, you ph@ggot!
post 1683179473 05-22-2023, 11:33 AM
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I use car soap. A water bucket. And some MF clothes to wash at the self service bay. Its very hard to keep a car clean if you don't own proper garage. I don't have a garage so my maintenance isn't as high maintenance.
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Originally Posted By 300Lane1⏩
OK fellas, let's talk auto detailing and products. Talk to me about your favorite products/gadgets you use (inside & out).

I'm currently using:

Foam cannon (through my pressure washer)
Pump cannon for wheels/tires
Currently using a Chemical Guys foaming wash (but I've been hearing about much better options?)
Aerospace 303 for plastic/vinyl
Lexol cleaner/conditioner for leather
Various wheel brushes/vent brushes

I want to hear what you guys like using.
Routine is the same, but using Meguiars Gold Class currently. Cheaper and works fine.

Using chemical guys for tire shine. It's got more of matte finish and works great on tires and black matte trim near the door sills.

Lexol is so cheap, and I've been using it on leather shoes too. The dash etc. Works great.

I've quit the clay bar, polish, and wax phase. My cars are ceramic coated now.

Also bought some rain x window cleaner. Windex wasn't getting them spotless. Alcohol works well, but hoping the rain x works better.

I like the brushes, especially getting small hair and rocks loose in the carpet, now carpet is pretty much spotless. Also trying a sticky type material that you can use in small cracks and vents, but I like the brushes better so far.
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post 1683180633 05-22-2023, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted By SteadySmokin⏩
lol at cleanig your own car

thats what i pay peasants to do
as a man, your ride is important to you, so we will put more attention to detail ( no pun) than a regular company will.
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post 1683180703 05-22-2023, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted By _zman⏩
Also bought some rain x window cleaner. Windex wasn't getting them spotless. Alcohol works well, but hoping the rain x works better.
Stoner Invisible Glass. Cheaper and better than anything else I've used and it's not even close.
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post 1683180873 05-22-2023, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Stoner Invisible Glass. Cheaper and better than anything else I've used and it's not even close.
Yes. This stuff works good.
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Any type of air cannon or dryer is a must imo. Generic leaf blowers work decently well.
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this is what i like and i've gone through quite a lot of product
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Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Stoner Invisible Glass. Cheaper and better than anything else I've used and it's not even close.
Thanks, I've seen this chit. I think I may have used the wipes tho as an impulse buy, which didn't work so well. Do I want the spray?
Originally Posted By Victarion⏩
Any type of air cannon or dryer is a must imo. Generic leaf blowers work decently well.
Yes, saves so much time with chamois. Works so well with a good water bead.
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Originally Posted By xxAchillesxx⏩
Stoner Invisible Glass. Cheaper and better than anything else I've used and it's not even close.
On interior glass nothing works better than just a dry new mf cloth. For exterior anything works as long as you have a dry cloth to finish after you get the dirt/bugs, for tinted windows lcd screen cleaner works really well.
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Originally Posted By _zman⏩
Thanks, I've seen this chit. I think I may have used the wipes tho as an impulse buy, which didn't work so well. Do I want the spray?
Yea I just use the pump spray bottle and some shop towels. Simple enough

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Feel bad for UScels who have to pay loads more for the GOAT Bilt Hamber. I use:

BH autofoam
BH ultra concentrated shampoo
2 bucket method with a Karcher K5 and snowfoam lance
My car LSP is Lustrous+ graphene ceramic spray, lasting 12-18 months per application

When doing a full detail I have a 600w DA and some pads, Scholl S40 and a clay mitt. My clearcoat is ultra hard so I have to use a really aggressive cutting pad to get the swirls out. Plus side is it swirls much less easily in day to day washing so correction doesnt need to be done very often at all
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