what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

[Optimus Grime]

This puts to bed the notion that modern auto washes are safe which has been promulgated by a certain mustached Utoober.

The results after the second wash are brutal.

 

[Klasse Act]

Didn't you try Idrosave in your Frankendetailer? I thought you might be considering it at least but perhaps the leave-behind protection would mess up the detailer?

I thought we talked about it but could also be losing my mind.

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I haven't tried it yet but next batch i will! Right now its Griot's Garage RW as the base

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[chilly]

This puts to bed the notion that modern auto washes are safe which has been promulgated by a certain mustached Utoober.

I give up, who are you referring to?

 

[Bunky]

I watch several videos yesterday but skipped a new Pan video doing a demo on his rinseless with Yvan.

As I write, the next door neighbors are getting their vehicles washed by the usual man and women team. The pressure washer is noticeable for 7:30 on a Sunday morning. They usually do it on Saturday but likely got behind due to rain over the last week.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

As I write, the next door neighbors are getting their vehicles washed by the usual man and women team. The pressure washer is noticeable for 7:30 on a Sunday morning. They usually do it on Saturday but likely got behind due to rain over the last week.

So what's your analysis of their process/technique?

 

[Uncbrs]

I watch several videos yesterday but skipped a new Pan video doing a demo on his rinseless with Yvan.

As I write, the next door neighbors are getting their vehicles washed by the usual man and women team. The pressure washer is noticeable for 7:30 on a Sunday morning. They usually do it on Saturday but likely got behind due to rain over the last week.

I hate doing this to neighbors but when it's all sunshine all the time, sometimes I'm starting at 7am or 8pm sometimes. I'm actually expecting a complaint now at 8pm more than at 7am around here with so many kids under 10.

I watched a clip of Pan's new towel and it all just looks so fake. I'm sure it's a fine towel but car never looked dirty, his hand movements looked way too staged. Just annoying. And good news, sounds like they all just shot a bunch of new content this week that we'll be flooded with soon.

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[Hobbit]

This is a good video. I have been instinctly doing something like what he calls "scrubbing".

Can't wait to try my hercules however, no stalling!!

edit: High praise for P&S Rehab. I've been eyeballing it for months lol. Its made with 3D abrasives FYI. Which are world class.

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

Interesting, but it probably won't make it here, and I wonder what it would cost if it did.

 

[The Guz]

Interesting, but it probably won't make it here, and I wonder what it would cost if it did.

It is available in the states.

Rain Drop Tornado Vortex 300ml

This is the evolution of Rain Drop 'Bazooka' - coating both body and glass at the same time. The newly developed Tornado Vortex Head (TV Head) increases speed and ease of application. Just spray and wipe to activate the G-RAS shield effect, boasting a dramatic improvement over existing...

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[Tasmania]

It is available in the states.

Rain Drop Tornado Vortex 300ml

This is the evolution of Rain Drop 'Bazooka' - coating both body and glass at the same time. The newly developed Tornado Vortex Head (TV Head) increases speed and ease of application. Just spray and wipe to activate the G-RAS shield effect, boasting a dramatic improvement over existing...

store.soft99usa.com

You guys get everything!

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

You guys get everything!

Sometimes having everything is too much.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I was always told "too much is just enough" but that might have been in a different context

 

[Bunky]

So what's your analysis of their process/technique?

The van has the word "Painting" on the side. It is obvious from van interior detailing is a side job.

Likely a husband and wife team. They pre-spray the vehicles with a pump sprayer. They wipe down as if doing a rinseless process out of one bucket. The wash media seems to be mid size microfiber towels. Tires done last. Then come back with a pressure washer to spray entire vehicles and then dry. The women does most of the washing except roofs since she is short and the man operates the gas powered pressure washer. They are on a two week Saturday cycle and vehicles are never really dirty. I do not see much interior work and have no heard a vacuum cleaner but plan to watch more carefully next time. It is always in morning (7am to 8am start) and in sun. Takes about 1.5 hours. I am always up but wife is still asleep so she gets to be annoyed by pressure washer.

 

[DFB]

This is a good video. I have been instinctly doing something like what he calls "scrubbing".

Can't wait to try my hercules however, no stalling!!

edit: High praise for P&S Rehab. I've been eyeballing it for months lol. Its made with 3D abrasives FYI. Which are world class.

The ShineMate instantly caught my attention. Seems he really likes them after several years of use.

 

[Hobbit]

The ShineMate instantly caught my attention. Seems he really likes them after several years of use.

Me too. Great machine it seems. Lots of love for the shinemate cordless 15mm. I seen lots of detailers using the machine now on youtube.

And don't forget its like HALF the price of the Rupes!

 

[Tasmania]

Sometimes having everything is too much.

I can only dream about that.

 

[DFB]

Me too. Great machine it seems. Lots of love for the shinemate cordless 15mm. I seen lots of detailers using the machine now on youtube.

And don't forget its like HALF the price of the Rupes!

Oh trust me, I know the price difference.........................................



The Rupes is better overall, but not what the price difference would suggest.

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

I can only dream about that.

Just think about all the shots you'd have to have, and the creams you'd have to apply, if you did have everything.

 

[Hobbit]

Oh trust me, I know the price difference.........................................



The Rupes is better overall, but not what the price difference would suggest.

interesting you do like the rupes more.

I'm sure you seen i'm waiting on a forced rotation machine. it has a 25 foot cord!!

I'm thinking i will like it but i'm not sure. I have large hands and don't mine a little work at all. Its good for you.

 

[DFB]

interesting you do like the rupes more.

I'm sure you seen i'm waiting on a forced rotation machine. it has a 25 foot cord!!

I'm thinking i will like it but i'm not sure. I have large hands and don't mine a little work at all. Its good for you.

I'm not sure I would conclusively say that I like the Rupes more, they both have their pros and cons.

PRO -

- The Rupes has a higher top speed, and is vastly smoother and quieter, to the point where you can run it without hearing protection. The lack of vibration is also going to be better on your hands long term. In that regard, the more expensive polishers (not just Rupes, but Flex and even ShineMate) reduces fatigue from vibration, compare that to a Milwaukee (which is know to be a noisy and chattery) or other lower end machines, extended pro-level usage will lead to long term nerve damage (ask me how I know this). I also like the Rupes speed control wheel.

- The ShineMate has superior torque, so if you have a lot of cutting to do, this will do it easier. This torque somewhat negates the lower top speed. I also prefer the ShineMate throttle and throttle lock, its smoother and easier to engage the lock.

CON -

- The battery placement on the Rupes. I know its popular to hate on this, and while its not ideal, I wouldn't call it a deal breaker. Frankly, I think the battery is just a convenient excuse for some to write it off. But, yeah, it's "different". I will say though, the Rupes battery is very firm to install and remove. And yes, the asking price is rather rude. Granted, I played into that by buying one. But would I do it again, probably not.

- The ShineMate is quite a vocal machine, especially the ramp up and wind down. At the end of the day, all but the Rupes have the same chatter winding down, so its not a deal breaker either.

There is no such thing as the perfect polisher, corded or cordless. Same applies to cars. The smoothness and overall tool balance/feel is what nudges the Rupes above the ShineMate, it really is at a different level on that front. But that edge is not worth the several hundred dollar price premium over its rival.