"Svend" (svend)
03/09/2015 at 21:15 • Filed to: None
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"Svend" (svend)
03/09/2015 at 21:15 • Filed to: None | 1
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Got a few deliveries today of some needed supplies in preparation for better weather (still waiting on a bottle that for some reason has been held in New York sorting office for six days).
ViperGuy21
> Svend
03/09/2015 at 22:06 |
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Nice, I just got some CG stuff in the other day and have some more coming this week. I really need it before Friday, but it might not get here until Saturday, which would not be very good...
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Svend
> ViperGuy21
03/09/2015 at 22:12 |
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I know what I ordered and what I'm getting but it's still always christmas when I get the parcel. What Chemical Guys stuff did you get? I hate when you know it's on the way but may not get there till after you had planned to use it.
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ViperGuy21
> Svend
03/10/2015 at 00:59 |
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It's the anticipation man!!!
I got some Signature Series Wheel Cleaner, XXX Paste wax, Instawax+, and M-Seal and they threw in a 4 oz. speed wipe and two professional sprayers. Then the second shipment is 2 red ufo pads, Allclean+, gallon of Luber, gray flagged tip short handle brush, and a set of mother's detail brushes just cause they were cheap(second order was off of Amazon).
Right now I'm just starting to go from the Meguiar's and Mother's consumer products to the CG stuff and all I've had the chance to use is the Instawax, but I really like it so far. I'm planning on spending the entire day this Friday doing a full detail because it's spring break and I'm not in school so I have the time, and will hopefully be able to take it to the smaller local C&C on Saturday.
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Svend
> ViperGuy21
03/10/2015 at 10:07 |
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Very nice indeed. I tried Megs a while back and couldn't get on with it but there are so mny companies out there and new companies starting all the time. I started using Gtechniq three years ago and they are brilliant. I prefer Bilt Hamber Autowheels for cleaning and fallout removal in one stage, often it doesn't even need agitation. For times when time is limited Gyeon Wetcoat is the dogs proverbial, just shampoo and rinse the car, then spray Wetcoat on a wet car, then pressure washer rinse the car to activate it and the towel dry. The car is protected for a good two months. Awesome stuff.
Have a great time on friday and I hope your parcel comes very soon.
Manny05x
> Svend
03/10/2015 at 13:01 |
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do you use a foam gun to detail?
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Svend
> Manny05x
03/10/2015 at 13:14 |
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Ye, it's great as a prewash to soften and loosen the dirt (but it's by no means a foam and go, you still need to shampoo in the two bucket method to lift the traffic film). You may also find it best to spray a dilute of a citrus based all purpose cleaner along the lower valence, rear bumper and the grille (those bugs leave quite a mess at 70mph). The more you can do to clean a car before physically touching it with a mitt, pad or closed cell sponge the better as most of the damage (swirls, marring and holograms) is inflicted in the washing and drying stage.
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ViperGuy21
> Svend
03/10/2015 at 13:15 |
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I haven't even heard of those, so it just proves your point about how many brands there are. That wetcoat stuff sounds really cool!
Thanks! As long as it doesn't rain, which its not supposed to(but it's Texas so you can never be sure), it should be great! You and me both...
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Manny05x
> Svend
03/10/2015 at 21:38 |
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oh dam I thought it would save me time.
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Svend
> Manny05x
03/10/2015 at 22:04 |
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If done right it shouldn't add any discernable time to the task and may even save time.
If you want to save time put a good protective coat on the first time and that will help reduce the amount of dirt and grime adhering to the car which will also make it easier to keep clean and to clean it. Following washes can be helped by using a drying aid, which you'd add after washing and rinsing the car it will aid drying but will also top up the protection at the same time. In total making it an easier and fasting task.
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Manny05x
> Svend
03/11/2015 at 13:01 |
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interesting. I'm getting around to washing my own car but I can't get it as shiny and as professional looking as I want can you recommend any chemicals?
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Svend
> Manny05x
03/11/2015 at 13:30 |
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What is it you want to do? Just a wash, full wash (clean and decontamination) and seal/protect, full wash (clean, decontamination, polish) and seal/protect?
To be frank you only get shiny from a polish. Too many people think a polish by itself will do the job of looking after a car or that to keep putting layers of wax on will do. It's equal parts of both, use a polish to make it shiny then a wax or sealant to give it gloss and depth of shine and act as a sacrificial layer to protect the shiny paint work underneath.
Some great products are Gtechniq Gwash, it's a car shampoo that is very 'lubricious' and you only need a very small amount per bucket. It leaves no fillers or residue and is a fantastic cleaner, followed up with Gtechniq C2v3 which is a sealant that is very slick to the touch and imparts UV protection and can be applied to a wet or dry car and also used as a drying aid when diluted down 2-3:1 with water. It can be used on all surfaces from paintwork, vinyl, plastic and glass and is simply spray, wipe and buff, job done. A good wheel cleaner is a must such as Bilberry from Valet Pro, use neat for heavy soiled wheels or diluted down to make it last longer at 4:1 for lightly soiled wheels, if your wheels have heavy contamination of brake dust you will need a fallout remover, this will dissolve burnt brake dust on the wheel surface. Used after a wheel cleaner and followed by a thorough rinse you can also seal with Gtechniq C2v3 to aid washing in future and reduce adherence in the mean time. You should only really need to use a fallout remover on the wheels about twice a year.
To be honest there are so many different products that get used depending on what state the car is, it's a very open question.
My detailing arsenal is.
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Manny05x
> Svend
03/11/2015 at 21:36 |
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thanks for the pointers. Nice kit I am going to try that sealer.
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Svend
> Manny05x
03/11/2015 at 21:41 |
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No worries. Just start with the basics, a good wash mitt/pad or closed cell sponge, two buckets and a good shampoo and work from there.