Took all I had not to wipe Motor Kote... even after reading up on it. And honestly, it took me 2 sessions to internalize it and let it really work without wiping. Looks great in 24hrs though!
Yeah, less is more with any paste wax but that one is blended with TEN different products, including graphene, so keep that in mind. I've used that product several times and it's VERY easy to use...I mean REALLY easy
I have no doubt it was user error. It's the first one I've used recently that's a little less forgiving. I won't toss it for user error. I'm honestly more concerned I can't break my car up into sections and successfully get them all...so easy for a 2x2 section to spread to 3x3, 4x4, etc.Yeah, less is more with any paste wax but that one is blended with TEN different products, including graphene, so keep that in mind. I've used that product several times and it's VERY easy to use...I mean REALLY easy
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I don't strip between layers but now that I've got Bilt-Hamber Touchless and Auto-foam, I'm sure my finish isn't going to get cloggedI have no doubt it was user error. It's the first one I've used recently that's a little less forgiving. I won't toss it for user error. I'm honestly more concerned I can't break my car up into sections and successfully get them all...so easy for a 2x2 section to spread to 3x3, 4x4, etc.
I also strongly believe I need that strip & polish... I'm thinking I'm a victim of my own layering. I know I'm giving someone out there on AGO a heart attack but I haven't always stripped between every wax job. I guess I'm trying to be the first one in history to actually have my wax fall off into a puddle after applying.
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That said, I'm still going to be layering but after I re-coat the ES, we'll see how it goes
You're giving me even more reasons to get that BH...but now that I've used the TWHS once I'll probably cycle and support!I don't strip between layers but now that I've got Bilt-Hamber Touchless and Auto-foam, I'm sure my finish isn't going to get cloggedThat said, I'm still going to be layering but after I re-coat the ES, we'll see how it goes
Enjoy that TWHS paste wax, one of the best "bangs for the bucks" on the market
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These are absolutely the best pre wash soaps I've ever used and by the way they have a great contact wash just called auto wash that is also equally incredible, ranks right up there with reset, seriously
So today was the day for the ES to get washed and it was 34 degrees @9 a.m.! It was also THEE day to try out my brand new IK Foam Pro 12 foamer with mini air compressor "hack"...let's go
I get to the quarter wash and pull off to the side and start with TWHS Hyper Foam Tire & Wheel cleaner, this product continues to impress me on VERY dirty tires and wheels (it's also available in a gallon size). Once I was done with all 4 it was time for the pre-wash
The IK was filled with 4 oz of Bilt-Hamber Touchless and 1.5 gallons of distilled water. While I was cleaning the tires & wheels I attached the mini air compressor and set it to 60 psi, so it was done before I was doneI turn the mini air compressor back on and start to foam the ES and it did a great job and it maintained the psi needed to go all around the ES, included the tires and wheels again, the wheelwells and under the car a little bit too. I emptied the entire contents of the IK, yeah I got a little carried away BUT the car was a mess
Next up was to pull it in the wash bay and rinse everything away and pull it out. Now I will say with the ratio I had in the IK the Bilt-Hamber Touchless got everything clean except the very most bottom of the ES, remember this is a pre-wash with me guessing the ratio but that's ok because I planned on doing a WW at home afterwards anyways
Upon getting home there was NO DOUBT a contact wash was needed because the water dried on the paint and came out of everywhere, plus I felt like there was "maybe" a film because I didn't rinse it enough, here's where flooding the car can be better
I get home and grab 6 plush, edgeless "Jack" towels and my 1000 ML Kwazer filled w/ N914, along with a Gauntlet towel and knock out the WW. This was easy since 95% of the ES was clean, the dirt came from those very bottom panels and under them. I wiped down the jams and even my d/s WeatherTech Liner so it was perfect once again
Next were the tires and wheels to even them out and the N914 took care of that, even sprayed some up in the wheelwells too. Now that they were clean I added some TWHS graphene spray tire dressing to the Blizzaks and wiped down the wheel faces with Adam's CS3 graphene
I finished the car by wiping it down with a coat of Adam's CS3 graphene, everything came out great, that stuff just works
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I think I can cover the car using 3/4 of a gallon, that's strictly the car and not the tires/wheels/wells and even though I already cleaned the tires and wheels, what's wrong with more, rightCatching up on this home fabrication bit...So I'm curious what amount you think you'd need to get your whole car foamed if you wanted that result? I found and bought an Amazon option that is operated on a rechargeable battery. It's the lazy man's version of your home fabrication sprayer.
At 1.8l it got me foam to cover the bottom half of the car + tires. I was pleasantly surprised with the output on the whole thing but would have loved if it could have covered the whole car. Of course I'm wondering if it was a rookie mistake or if it's just wishful thinking and 5l would be more appropriate for a full pre-wash.
P.S. CS3 is the one of the few products from Adam's I have cared for up to now. They're about 10mins from me but it seems their real focus is limited edition bottles and I don't need that kind of habit in my life...
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I was kind of thinking that just one more bottle at 1.8l would've been just right. Good to know my calculation likely isn't too far off.I think I can cover the car using 3/4 of a gallon, that's strictly the car and not the tires/wheels/wells and even though I already cleaned the tires and wheels, what's wrong with more, right
Yeah the Adam's graphene line has been very good to use, my buddy in our group of friends is a cult member in Adam's, he's got it really bad
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How do you like Wet Wax
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It was grunt work day
Tires and wheel arches
It ended up turning into mad scientist hour searching for something to deep clean the arches
Dawn Powerwash was the clear winner to get red dirt and road grime that Superclean didn’t begin to touch
Tire finally clean using the Dawn Power Wash as well
Brake Buster 3 times gave me clean sudsy foam so you would think the tire was clean
I rinsed it off and hit it with the Dawn just to see and it was gray/brown guck again but just one round of Dawn got it clean
In my world and my conditions Brake Buster is a joke, regardless of strength or application process
It’s only value to me is cleaning very lightly dusty wheels and diluted car soap is just as good
YMMV
First coat of CG VRP (don’t judge me, I’m working on using it up)
Lessons learned
1. I still hate Brake Buster
2. Dawn Powerwash outcleans Super Clean every day of the week on anything I have tried it on
3. CG VRP is a PITA
4. I hate tires and arches almost as much as glass
Have a nice weekend
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These are absolutely the best pre wash soaps I've ever used and by the way they have a great contact wash just called auto wash that is also equally incredible, ranks right up there with reset, seriously
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Catching up on this home fabrication bit...So I'm curious what amount you think you'd need to get your whole car foamed if you wanted that result? I found and bought an Amazon option that is operated on a rechargeable battery. It's the lazy man's version of your home fabrication sprayer.
At 1.8l it got me foam to cover the bottom half of the car + tires. I was pleasantly surprised with the output on the whole thing but would have loved if it could have covered the whole car. Of course I'm wondering if it was a rookie mistake or if it's just wishful thinking and 5l would be more appropriate for a full pre-wash.
P.S. CS3 is the one of the few products from Adam's I have cared for up to now. They're about 10mins from me but it seems their real focus is limited edition bottles and I don't need that kind of habit in my life...
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May I ask what mini compressor you used? Or was any type of portable 12v electric compressor without a storage tank?So today was the day for the ES to get washed and it was 34 degrees @9 a.m.! It was also THEE day to try out my brand new IK Foam Pro 12 foamer with mini air compressor "hack"...let's go
I get to the quarter wash and pull off to the side and start with TWHS Hyper Foam Tire & Wheel cleaner, this product continues to impress me on VERY dirty tires and wheels (it's also available in a gallon size). Once I was done with all 4 it was time for the pre-wash
The IK was filled with 4 oz of Bilt-Hamber Touchless and 1.5 gallons of distilled water. While I was cleaning the tires & wheels I attached the mini air compressor and set it to 60 psi, so it was done before I was done
Next up was to pull it in the wash bay and rinse everything away and pull it out. Now I will say with the ratio I had in the IK the Bilt-Hamber Touchless got everything clean except the very most bottom of the ES, remember this is a pre-wash with me guessing the ratio but that's ok because I planned on doing a WW at home afterwards anyways
Upon getting home there was NO DOUBT a contact wash was needed because the water dried on the paint and came out of everywhere, plus I felt like there was "maybe" a film because I didn't rinse it enough, here's where flooding the car can be better
I get home and grab 6 plush, edgeless "Jack" towels and my 1000 ML Kwazer filled w/ N914, along with a Gauntlet towel and knock out the WW. This was easy since 95% of the ES was clean, the dirt came from those very bottom panels and under them. I wiped down the jams and even my d/s WeatherTech Liner so it was perfect once again
Next were the tires and wheels to even them out and the N914 took care of that, even sprayed some up in the wheelwells too. Now that they were clean I added some TWHS graphene spray tire dressing to the Blizzaks and wiped down the wheel faces with Adam's CS3 graphene
I finished the car by wiping it down with a coat of Adam's CS3 graphene, everything came out great, that stuff just works
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