Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

[jgmdat]

So I bit the bullet and got myself the Kranzle K1152TST with the MTM kit from the Detailing Shed, best thing ever. Thanks DFB you haven't steered me wrong yet with your recommendations. Although I don' think I will ever have as much microfibre as you.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by jgmdat

So I bit the bullet and got myself the Kranzle K1152TST with the MTM kit from the Detailing Shed, best thing ever. Thanks DFB you haven't steered me wrong yet with your recommendations. Although I don' think I will ever have as much microfibre as you.

Congratulations, I can't begin to explain how excited I am for you!

There is no other way to put this, but you will absolutely love that thing!





First thing to do when you open everything up, grab the standard issue Kranzle gun and awkwardly long lances and save those for when you clean your driveway or windows. Once you have connected the MTM gun onto the Kranzle hose, you are almost ready to go.

In case you don't know, these machines are run laid on their back, like this.



It's also a good idea to check the oil before first use, then change after the first 50 hours.

https://detailingshed.com.au/product...731e7063&_ss=r





Connect the power and water and you are set to go. You will notice how stout these things sound, smooth and relatively quite, the sound of the water coming out of the gun will actually be louder than the motor itself. There is also none of the screeching or surging that most pressure washers make.

I hope your delivery driver doesn't leave your new $2000+ pressure washer at your front door for anyone to see or steal like mine did.

[jgmdat]

I was home for the delivery luckily, I have only used it once and can't believe what a difference it makes to every part of the detailing process. I actually enjoy wheel cleaning now.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by jgmdat

I was home for the delivery luckily, I have only used it once and can't believe what a difference it makes to every part of the detailing process. I actually enjoy wheel cleaning now.

The short gun is the absolute best for wheel cleaning. And yes, I love wheel cleaning too now.

[prydey]

Not quite on the same level but my local bunnings now have 10m hoses in stock for karcher. At $120 though it's not cheap but my karcher only has 4m hose and I don't need to tell anyone how annoying that is.

I notice they also do an upgraded lance with 7.5m hose for $80ish, so maybe that will be enough.

Also, another question for those using garden blowers to dry. How powerful does it have to be to be effective? I have a few ozito battery tools and can get an ozito blower skin for around $80. Says 200kmh blow speed or something. Is it worth it?

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by prydey

Not quite on the same level but my local bunnings now have 10m hoses in stock for karcher. At $120 though it's not cheap but my karcher only has 4m hose and I don't need to tell anyone how annoying that is.

I notice they also do an upgraded lance with 7.5m hose for $80ish, so maybe that will be enough.

Also, another question for those using garden blowers to dry. How powerful does it have to be to be effective? I have a few ozito battery tools and can get an ozito blower skin for around $80. Says 200kmh blow speed or something. Is it worth it?

That 10m Karcher hose looks quite good and would make using your pressure washer much easier.

Skip the upgraded lance with 7.5m hose. I would rather put that money towards a stubby gun from MTM or CleanSkin.

https://www.detailstore.com.au/colle...39425463713847
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect.../mtm-sgs28-gun
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...-5-000psi-blue

I used a handheld Makita blower for a long time and it certainly did the job. I would recommend the larger 5.0 ah batteries though.

[prydey]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

I would recommend the larger 5.0 ah batteries though.

I have two large batteries already. Thanks.

[fiestaz]

Originally Posted by prydey

Also, another question for those using garden blowers to dry. How powerful does it have to be to be effective? I have a few ozito battery tools and can get an ozito blower skin for around $80. Says 200kmh blow speed or something. Is it worth it?

I have an Ozito blower (battery powered). I believe it is the same one you are looking at. I have used mine on the car before but have found it a bit big and bulky for that purpose but it does work effectively still.

[DFB FGXR6]

I often read about or get asked if a new car actually needs to be polished, especially in regards to applying a ceramic coating or sealant. One would think a brand new car, straight from the factory then delivered by a dealer would have flawless paint. It's new, right?

This is a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3, basically brand new with 490 km on the clock. At the very least, these are $369,600 before options and on-roads. A precisely manufactured German thoroughbred. This is how it was delivered to the customer -





50/50 after compounding -



The detailer who did this correction is very talented and experienced, these are his words -
"The dealer prep was horrendous. Worst I have seen to date. Car was full of swirls and holograms. Hologram city."

So, even the most expensive new cars may need to be polished and corrected prior to applying a coating. There is no point locking in factory or dealer induced scratches, holograms, sanding marks or swirls with a long term ceramic coating.

The good news is that it was all removed and brought to the standard it should have been on delivery.



(And yes, I want a GT3 in red please!)

[Junkyard-Dog]

Wow, that is both disappointing that Porsche delivers the vehicle to customers in such poor condition AND impressive work by the detailer. I would absolutely LOVE a Porsche but I think I'd go with silver.

Edit: what exactly is the cause of those scratches? Looks like swirls from sandpaper but I don't really understand the process that caused them. Are these cars colour sanded by hand or something?

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

Wow, that is both disappointing that Porsche delivers the vehicle to customers in such poor condition AND impressive work by the detailer. I would absolutely LOVE a Porsche but I think I'd go with silver.

Edit: what exactly is the cause of those scratches? Looks like swirls from sandpaper but I don't really understand the process that caused them. Are these cars colour sanded by hand or something?

From my understanding, there may be some spot sanding of defects on the line, don't quote me on that though. From there, improper washing and poor polishing technique (most likely from a rotary polisher) will induce that level of paint marring. Damage can also be inflicted during shipping or when the protective films are applied prior to shipping.

[Junkyard-Dog]

Thank you for explaining. I really appreciate it.

[fiestaz]

That Porsche makes my eyes water... How could a dealer it go like that... Alot of Hyundai, Toyota etc etc dealers are more careful than that...

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by fiestaz

That Porsche makes my eyes water... How could a dealer it go like that... Alot of Hyundai, Toyota etc etc dealers are more careful than that...

I wouldn’t be 100% sure it did leave the dealership like that. I’d be shocked and very disappointed if that were the case. But it’s possible.
The car may have been a demonstrator. This means they often sit on the yard and get washed by juniors making $15/hr.
I’ve also seen 2 week old cars look like that after owners wash them with old faithful sponge they’ve had for 25 years.

I’m also skeptical of some YouTube detailers who constantly bag out dealerships. After all they are just trying to promote their business.

I have worked at 2 dealerships and both had good professional detailing teams more than capable of dealing with such issues. They wouldn’t let a $25,000 car go out like that. And really nice cars generally get a bit of extra attention.

So unless there is proof that it actually left the dealership that way I’d give Porsche the benefit of the doubt. From my experience dealing with Porsche dealerships they are quite astute.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

I wouldn’t be 100% sure it did leave the dealership like that. I’d be shocked and very disappointed if that were the case. But it’s possible.
The car may have been a demonstrator. This means they often sit on the yard and get washed by juniors making $15/hr.
I’ve also seen 2 week old cars look like that after owners wash them with old faithful sponge they’ve had for 25 years.

I’m also skeptical of some YouTube detailers who constantly bag out dealerships. After all they are just trying to promote their business.

I have worked at 2 dealerships and both had good professional detailing teams more than capable of dealing with such issues. They wouldn’t let a $25,000 car go out like that. And really nice cars generally get a bit of extra attention.

So unless there is proof that it actually left the dealership that way I’d give Porsche the benefit of the doubt. From my experience dealing with Porsche dealerships they are quite astute.

My post regarding that Porsche was not to diss the dealership industry, I really hope I have not offended with my words and I apologize if they have.

It was more to illustrate how even new cars can benefit from polishing. I made that post after many encounters with guys adamant that their brand new car was perfect from the factory. As I mentioned earlier, the gentleman who detailed the 911 does a lot of high end cars like that and is well respected..............and not relying on Youtube view counts, just sharing his passion like I do here.

This video by AMMO is a really good insight into how a new car from the likes of Porsche arrives from the factory, straight off the truck -



To summarize, the car had issues caused by the factory and the protective transport wrapping.

Again, I had best of intentions, I know you work in a dealership and I know tarring something with the same brush is never wise.

[pwr4ce]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

My post regarding that Porsche was not to diss the dealership industry, I really hope I have not offended with my words and I apologize if they have.

It was more to illustrate how even new cars can benefit from polishing. I made that post after many encounters with guys adamant that their brand new car was perfect from the factory. As I mentioned earlier, the gentleman who detailed the 911 does a lot of high end cars like that and is well respected..............and not relying on Youtube view counts, just sharing his passion like I do here.

This video by AMMO is a really good insight into how a new car from the likes of Porsche arrives from the factory, straight off the truck -



To summarize, the car had issues caused by the factory and the protective transport wrapping.

Again, I had best of intentions, I know you work in a dealership and I know tarring something with the same brush is never wise.

Our 2018 Everest brand new came with paint swirls and imperfections. It was only that I had it ceramic coated by the dealer that I took a closer look than I normally would have. I got the dealer to redo the paint correction and ceramic coating after finding issues with the paint ( which they were happy to do )


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[jgmdat]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

My post regarding that Porsche was not to diss the dealership industry, I really hope I have not offended with my words and I apologize if they have.

It was more to illustrate how even new cars can benefit from polishing. I made that post after many encounters with guys adamant that their brand new car was perfect from the factory. As I mentioned earlier, the gentleman who detailed the 911 does a lot of high end cars like that and is well respected..............and not relying on Youtube view counts, just sharing his passion like I do here.

This video by AMMO is a really good insight into how a new car from the likes of Porsche arrives from the factory, straight off the truck -



To summarize, the car had issues caused by the factory and the protective transport wrapping.

Again, I had best of intentions, I know you work in a dealership and I know tarring something with the same brush is never wise.

I doubt anyone here would question your intentions mate. The guy that coats my cars showed me some swirl photos of a delivered car from the local Benz dealership and they were ordinary at best. Luck of the draw I guess and most people wouldn't even know or care judging by the condition they keep their car in anyway.

[Top_Ghia]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

My post regarding that Porsche was not to diss the dealership industry, I really hope I have not offended with my words and I apologize if they have.

It was more to illustrate how even new cars can benefit from polishing. I made that post after many encounters with guys adamant that their brand new car was perfect from the factory. As I mentioned earlier, the gentleman who detailed the 911 does a lot of high end cars like that and is well respected..............and not relying on Youtube view counts, just sharing his passion like I do here.

This video by AMMO is a really good insight into how a new car from the likes of Porsche arrives from the factory, straight off the truck -



To summarize, the car had issues caused by the factory and the protective transport wrapping.

Again, I had best of intentions, I know you work in a dealership and I know tarring something with the same brush is never wise.

No offense taken. The criticism may very well be justified.
Who wouldn’t love a new Porsche? I would go insane trying to keep that clean. The bug splatter at 280 km/h would be hectic.

[fiestaz]

In Sydney we have been getting a heap of rain. Nothing annoys me more than squeaks and rattles. Well the Focus wipers have started jumping up and down the windscreen making as much noise as possible. I thought, no problem, I can't wash the car right now, but ill give the Windscreen a clean with some Naked Glass and then use Autoglym Glass Polish on it. In the past this has given good results to shut wipers up. Wipers are probably 4 ish years old but have had a fairly sheltered life.

Well after that effort it didn't achieve anything... I guess the blades have had enough. Might spent up on a Bosch set and see how i go.

[CyberWasp]

Originally Posted by fiestaz

Well the Focus wipers have started jumping up and down the windscreen making as much noise as possible.

You could try some Aerospace 303 on the blades if you have some.
It will condition the rubber if they are not too far gone.
Squirt some onto a cloth and run the blades along 2 pinched fingers. The more coats the better.
Better again would be to let them soak in a diluted solution of it, but that is going a bit far.
I have heard that if you do this regularly enough you extend the life of the wiper blades by a significant amount also.

[fiestaz]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

You could try some Aerospace 303 on the blades if you have some.
It will condition the rubber if they are not too far gone.
Squirt some onto a cloth and run the blades along 2 pinched fingers. The more coats the better.
Better again would be to let them soak in a diluted solution of it, but that is going a bit far.
I have heard that if you do this regularly enough you extend the life of the wiper blades by a significant amount also.

Thats a interesting idea. Unfortunately I do not have any.

I ended up purchasing some new Bosch blades and installed them. Significantly better but are still hopping and squeaking. I think i need to give the windscreen some more attention of some sort.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by fiestaz

Thats a interesting idea. Unfortunately I do not have any.

I ended up purchasing some new Bosch blades and installed them. Significantly better but are still hopping and squeaking. I think i need to give the windscreen some more attention of some sort.

Out of curiosity, have you used a ceramic/Si02 type product on the glass?

[fiestaz]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Out of curiosity, have you used a ceramic/Si02 type product on the glass?

I have not actually. Come to think of it, I have seen on the Bowdens Facebook group the product Afterflow comes recommended for glass and has hydrophobic properties.. I do have some ( i dont really like the product, a lot of work for little result on paintwork, though many love it) but perhaps I should try that on the windscreen.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by fiestaz

Thats a interesting idea. Unfortunately I do not have any.

I ended up purchasing some new Bosch blades and installed them. Significantly better but are still hopping and squeaking. I think i need to give the windscreen some more attention of some sort.

Did you get the Bosch Aerotwin's ?

[fiestaz]

Originally Posted by GasoLane

Did you get the Bosch Aerotwin's ?

Yes i did.

I think i had them back on my Fiesta and found them to be absolutely brilliant. So thought id go again.

The Focus had Triden on it, they were OK but not great i thought out of the box.

[Junkyard-Dog]

https://youtu.be/irAXgN2n0iQ

This video hurts my soul. @ the 15.45 min mark they are scrubbing a black mercedes with a truck wash brush. This is probably what caused the damage to that black Porsche in DFB's post... some fool with a truck washing brush.

[pwr4ce]

Current Repco offer - maybe some savings to be found on brand name products


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[CyberWasp]

Also if anyone is interested I saw the 3.7lt bottles of Meguiars Polymer Wash and Wax for like $15.00 in Costco today.



Don't know if it is any good, nor did I buy it, (I am not keen on wash and wax car wash) but it is certainly the cheapest brand name car wash I have seen for the amount you get.

[PG2]

I have read from a number of sites that rain X certainly helps with wiper chatter using the bosch aerotwins. Personally, I found this as well. Either being too lazy or too busy lately I haven't been applying rain X and you can tell the difference in terms of not only the chatter but the performance of the wipers.


I've clay barred my windscreen a number of times. My old and worn out eyes tell me that it does make a difference particularly with water marks. It may not make a difference at the end of the day but it doesn't hurt it either.

[Junkyard-Dog]

I don't think you will regret paying for the detail, correction and ceramic coat even if the car arrives in good condition.