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And 100%, a higher alkaline car wash soap can be used as a wheel cleaner. In fact, its probably nicer overall to work with. I actually use soap far more often than wheel cleaner on my cars, and that's a pH neutral soap too. Considering you actually drive ( ![]() ![]() While Carpro don't freely advertise the pH value of Lift, I tested it at 12.3............... ![]() NV suggest Snow+ is valued at 8.1 but I tested 12.05.............. ![]() That sort of plays out in real world as I find Lift is slightly more aggressive than Snow+.
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The AMMO Australia website is now live.
https://ammonyc.au/?_kx=kpj3xD-e3CxH...bYzD054.SeiZnH The products are priced on the premium side, but in line with other Carpro and Koch Chemie, and similar to Adam's. Shipping about on par with other Sydney based suppliers delivering to Country Victoria, although there is currently no free shipping threshold. Now, I do I resist the temptation?
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Hydrate - this is his post wash drying aid or "paint moisturizer". This is unlike any other product I have used for this role, it being more of a lotion than a spray. It takes a bit to get used to, but I can see where he was going with it. I will point out I have the original form of Hydrate, the newest formulation is even thicker. https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-hyd...nt-moisturizer MUD - this is a tyre dressing with a slightly glossier appearance. It smells sweet and is superbly easy to apply. More of a gel like consistency that a spray or cream. https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-mud-tire-gel Brute Wheel Soap - again, something a but different in that this is a dedicated alkaline wheel specific soap. Probably not a game changer, but he also uses it as a strip wash. https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-brute-wheel-soap I'm keen to try Frothe, a foaming rinse-less wash, again something unique. I was also keen to try Blush, a finishing wax, but the price sort of put an end to that. I'll probably order Plum Wheel Cleaner and Spit. https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-spit https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-plum-wheel-cleaner https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-blu...h&_ss=e&_v=1.0 https://ammonyc.au/products/ammo-frothe-hoseless-lift
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As for how they compare to the established brands, its hard for me to comment. If you look through his product lineup, the offerings are different and somewhat unique. That I guess is smart, going this route sets him apart, rather than simply bottling and branding an existing line of products that tend to fade into the background. Think any private label brands.
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Quick question... Can I use carpro perl (diluted) on ford Everest side steps or will it make them slippery?
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Yes you can, I have used various similar products without issue. Probably best diluted at least 1:1, or preferably 3:1.
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You would assume using these products so regularly that dilution amounts would be muscle memory, but my brain doesn't work that way. I got sick of looking up the dilution each and every time I mixed one of the following chemicals, so I did what I do best....................made a spread sheet!
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The P&S brand has gone from strength to strength over the last decade, delivering a variety of high-performance products that have really found favor with the pro and enthusiast detailing market. In recent times they have been reinventing some of their older formula's, some rebranded to bring them to prominence, some reformulated for modern times applications.
One such product being Undressed Tire Prep, which was once known as P&S White-Wall Tire Cleaner. It's been brought under the Pro-Series banner and sold as an alternative to Shine Supply Wise Guy or Adam's Tire & Rubber Cleaner. https://detailingshed.com.au/product...44057049006295 Another being Crystal Wash. This actually hasn't been alternated in formula, rather it's a different take on an iron fallout remover........without the stench. Instead of dissolving contamination and turning purple, it attacks and then crystalizes contaminants for easy hose off. This product dates back to the 1980's and has been brought into the spotlight in recent times as an alternative to stinky iron removers. https://detailingshed.com.au/product...18899248709689 Another product, and the reason for this post, is Radiance. The original formula being a good old-fashioned wash & wax type maintenance soap. The case for a maintenance wash with carnauba wax is very limited these days, it really doesn't play well with ceramic coatings and sealants. Up until recently, you could still buy Radiance Premium Wash & Wax. However, Radiance has since gone through a reformulation to be more relevant, now known as Inspiration Radiance Coating Maintenance Wash................ https://psdetailproducts.com/product...wash-wax-quart https://carcareco.com.au/product/ps-...ntenance-wash/ ![]() The new formula, and new name for that matter, was intended to fit into the rest of the P&S Inspiration ceramic coating lineup. Like the original wax version, the new formula is designed to clean, then leave behind some additional Si02 to increase gloss, slickness, hydrophobics and provide some very minor protection. Now, you can see I have the old and the new side by side. That was not intentional as I've never been a wash & wax fan. However, I was sent the old bottle in error (or maybe not), I must have got the very last bottle as it's since been removed from the supplier's website. From what I have seen, Inspiration Radiance is not a high foaming soap. Nor have I been a big fan of these dual-purpose soaps. But, well, I wanted to try it. Time will tell if this changes my mind.
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Interested to try perl on the interior before I spend more money. May as well try the products I already have.
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Little real world scenario, I cleaned the dash of my P250 with APC and afterwards my dash was sapped of all moisture and was very dull. I freaked out and put some 303 on and it made no change. The dash was so dry and I thought I had ruined it. Put some Perl 1:8 on it and no change, cue more stressing as my P250 is immaculate. I can't remember the ratio i ended up using, maybe 1:1 or 1:2 but it sorted it out. It's been over a year now and the dash is totally fine and I haven't even dressed it again as I wanted to make sure it was ok. I also use Perl as a tyre dressing and in the engine bay.
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The only product on that list I would mess about with would be ECH20, people seem to find their own sweet spot with that one.
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I was actually having an argument about this on Autogeek last week, someone was asking about what APC they should use on their interior. My comment was that you really don't need an APC for interior cleaning, that there are much safer pH neutral interior cleaners that clean perfectly well without posing the risk of causing damage like a high pH APC can. And then the good-old yankie boys came out of the woodwork, one claiming that he had been using Meguiar's D101 APC on interiors forever and had no issues. I was actually waiting for those comments by the way, the sort of guys who have never used anything but Meguiar's because that's what they have always used, but never thought that maybe things have moved on since 1999. If Meguiar's did offer a pH neutral interior cleaner, they would have been shouting from the rooftops about it instead of D101. This also formed part of my response - "I see so many Youtubers hosing interiors down with APC, sometimes blasted with steam in the process, and shudder at what could happen. Granted, some of those interiors are filthy, but they are also quite often older interiors with 10-20 years of age on them. You can be sure they won't be showing before and after shots of an interior turned white after using APC." "Quoted from another poster in a previous thread on the topic - "Meguiars D101 has a pH of 13 in concentrate. That is one level below oven cleaner. Diluted 10:1 it has a pH of 11.959. Diluted 50:1 it has a pH of 11.292. It seems a bit too alkaline for interiors." I'm not saying APC or D101 doesn't have its place, but unless you are dealing with a putrid interior, you can clean just as effectively with a pH neutral cleaner. Even on my daily drivers that I attend to, one of them from a heavy smoker, I never require such alkalinity. As for the garage queens, again, its either an interior detailer or simply a damp towel. Now, if you are a pro detailer tasked with cleaning heavily soiled and neglected interiors, sure, I can see the value in having a heavy duty APC."
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The new concrete needs to be tied to the old concrete with starter bars drilled and anchored into the existing slab. Apart from that it looks pretty cool.
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Actually came to this thread to see what car wash buckets people are using?
Was looking to buy some for a two bucket system with grid guards.
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I got waxit ones with the grid guards Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I don't mind paying for quality and I do all the time but $140 for two $3.50 buckets just because the have 'Wash' and 'Rinse' printed on them was stretching the friendship a bit for me. But keep the suggestions coming. I think at this stage a couple of 'Bunnings' buckets might have to do the job....
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I have 2 of these
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ezy-stor...ucket_p4470518 And a 20L plastic bucket from work that I use for wheels.
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I am considering the plain old 20 Litre Bunning Pail Bucket. $8 each. https://www.bunnings.com.au/bunnings...E&gclsrc=aw.ds I could get a Repco or SCA one as well I guess to have different colours. Can't believe I am putting this much thought into buckets.... EDIT : Just checked the Recpco web site and they sell the grid guards for pail buckets for $10 each. I think I might go that way. Bunnings bucket, Repco Bucket and two grid guards. Use my old bucket for wheels. All up less that $40.
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Are those buckets printed or are they stickers?? How are they holding up?? I would consider the two bucket set.
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Cool thanks for the feed back, wheels are no good to me, where I wash my cars its a slope and the buckets would just escape.
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![]() ![]() I'm terrified to add up what all that cost me. The red and blue bucket dollies I had to import from the USA because no one in Australia stocks them.........other than black. My buckets were from Waxit, they are 15-litre but if/when I do it again, I'll go with 20-litre. I would also stick with the standard grit guard's, or the Bowdens ones. The dirt-lock ones are rubbish. These are my recommendations, I'll link you to websites so you see what I mean, but quite often Repco/Bunning's ect will have these in generic forms. All of the below were pieced together over a couple of years from various vendors. Buckets - 15 or 20-litre, I would go with the later. I also like them in white so you can see any contamination left in the bucket and wash the properly before next use. Depending on how you wash, you will need two or three buckets. One for wheels (which I have in red), one or two for washing (I don't use the two-bucket-method, so I only use one in blue). https://carcareco.com.au/product/buc...id-included-2/ ![]() Grit Guard - There are plenty of variations on a theme here. As mentioned earlier, I didn't care for the fancy Dirt-lock versions. The classic Grit Guard or the Bowden's version are the way to go. One for each bucket, colour coded to use. https://carcareco.com.au/product/gri...d-insert-26cm/ https://www.bowdensown.com.au/the-great-barrier-thingy ![]() Gamma Seal - I'll be honest in saying these were originally for looks alone, however having the airtight seal on them keeps the inside of the bucket clean between use. Ideally, you want buckets that will accept the Gamma Seal ring, the above linked buckets do. My buckets were not designed for Gamma Seals, but they do fit. Again, colour coded for use. https://carcareco.com.au/product/gam...rious-colours/ ![]() ![]() Bucket Dollies - This is essential in my opinion, they make the whole wash process easier and more convenient. No lifting heavy buckets around the car, just roll them. They also permit seated wheel cleaning, you can scoot from wheel to wheel without getting up. Because I wanted colour matching dollies, I had to order the Grit Guard versions from the USA, don't ask me how much they cost to get here, I don't even want to know myself. Most local vendors only sell the black version with smaller casters. Detailing Shed also sell a few different versions with added storage holders. https://www.obsessedgarage.com/produ...l&_ss=e&_v=1.0 https://carcareco.com.au/product/pro...et-dolly-copy/ https://autobarn.com.au/ab/Autobarn-...iABEgI8k_D_BwE https://detailingshed.com.au/product...gn=sag_organic Non-matching - ![]() Matching, I felt so much better...................... ![]() Small vs Large casters - ![]() I also put the OG decals on in matching colours. ![]() So, yeah, I think you are all good on the overthinking of buckets. Me? Yeah, deranged. In defense, the buckets form a big part of detailing, so getting them "right" makes perfect sense to me.
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Also if you look around the Net at Print On Demand Sites you could probably make your own graphics / stickers for your plain white buckets to customise to what ever you want on them.
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