Search results

  1. ssnobrakes

    Best retractable garden hose for washing cars ?

    I know this has probably been asked before, but which retractable garden hose do you all recommend, or which ones to avoid ? Thanks in advance.
  2. ssnobrakes

    Electric pressure washer ?'s

    Im thinking about getting one. Do they work well for washing cars, gutters, patios and driveways ? Im interested in the Stanley washer that puts out 2100 psi. The price is $ 144.00 at Home Depot and it comes with a foam cannon. Anyone with advice or comments they care to share ?.......Thanks in...
  3. ssnobrakes

    Problem with Opti Seal ?......

    I have been using Opti Seal for over a year now and have been very happy with it. Its easy to use, gives a nice shine, is very hydrophobic and cost effective. Today after washing my car I used it and put a coat on the wheels and the paint, but it never flashed. I didn't notice right away because...
  4. ssnobrakes

    Question about using Optimum Opti- seal with a carnuba wax.........

    I recently started using Opti-seal and really like it, but I also really like the glow of a carnuba wax like P21. Which is better, to put the carnuba on top of Opti-seal, or put the carnuba under the Opti-seal ? The info on Opti-Seal says to use it as a LSP, but I also read somewhere to use the...
  5. ssnobrakes

    Love Bugs..........

    Been along time since I have been on this forum. Im glad to see its still active and strong...........I will be driving to Miami on Sept 22 and 23 from Atlanta and was.wondering if Love Bug season is going on now. If it is does anyone have any suggestions on keeping them off my car and how to...
  6. ssnobrakes

    Need help with convertible plastic window

    Im entering my 02 Boxster in its 1st car show next week and its really lookin' good, but I would like to get the plastic rear window in the top to look its best. Its in good shape but has 2 small brown spots along the edges and some small surface scratches. The visability is excellent. Usually I...
  7. ssnobrakes

    WG Fusion or CG's Petes 53 .....

    I have used them both and I like both of them. I need to reorder and I can't decide which one to get. Fusion is more $ (I get the small jar) but I think it holds up better. Petes 53 comes in a larger jar and you get more applications. They both smell great and are easy to.use not to mention that...
  8. ssnobrakes

    HELP with leather seat please.........

    My DD (04 MB e320) with 85 k miles has been showing wear on the drivers seat. Today I noticed some green looking stain/wear on the seat. I figured it was possibly my green work pants had rubbed off on the seat, so I used some of my Griots leather cleaner to clean the seat. It made it look worse...
  9. ssnobrakes

    Mixing products........

    I had several almost empty bottles of liquid waxes and quick detailers laying around, so I mixed up my own recipe that works great as a quick detailer and shine enhancer.....It has Megs Ultimate quick wax, CG's V7, CG's Pro detailer, Wizard's Mist and Shine and a dash of Pinnacle spray wax. It...
  10. ssnobrakes

    Why did I wait soooo long..........

    to get a mechanics chair/stool so I wont kill my back and knees..........I got the Sears 32 dollar chair with a tool tray, padded seat and adjustable height. I know its not the best or sturdiest, but I cleaned 8 wheels today and didnt have to get on my knees, or crawl around once.......I FEEL...
  11. ssnobrakes

    Foam gun ?'s

    With 3 cars to wash Im thinking about getting a foam gun, but have a few questions......#1 Do they really save time/energy compared to hand washing? #2 Can you use any good shampoo/soap in them? #3 Are they sturdy and easy to use? #4 What is the right way to use them (rinse car, foam entire...
  12. ssnobrakes

    Have you ever heard of XZILON sealant/protection ?

    My friend from Florida bought a new car 3 months ago and paid extra for "XZILON CHEMICAL SEALANT" from the dealership that has a lifetime warranty. While visiting us in Atlanta I detailed her car . To me the paint was not sealed with anything. There was no beading, coating, smoothness or nice...
  13. ssnobrakes

    Attention ATL/GA Autogeekers......

    The monthly car show "Caffeine and Octane" will be this Sunday 8/5 from 8am to 11am in Alpharetta on Windward Pkwy and Deerfield Pkwy (3 traffic lts west off hwy 400). There will be hundreds of exotics, muscle, rods, antique cars there.......Including my Z-3 with a fresh spread of Wolgang Fusion...
  14. ssnobrakes

    ? about wheel cleaner and sealants.....

    If you use wheel sealant on your wheels you know how time consuming and difficult it can be to apply and buff off...........My question is : do wheel cleaners strip off the sealant/wax that you busted your butt to apply last time you washed/wax your car?........Thanks in advance. Feed back please
  15. ssnobrakes

    Thanks for the tour.............

    I got to tour the Autogeek facility yesterday while on vacation in Florida. I was fortunate enough to meet and talk to Nichole and Mike Phillips. Both of them were great and I was extremely impressed with the facility. I have always been happy with Autogeeks products and service and thanks...
  16. ssnobrakes

    CG's black light and WG3.0 sealant combo?

    I love WG3.0 for it's shine,protection and durability. Lately I have read so many great things about CG's Blacklight that I'm curious if anybody else has tried this combo? I know it's like using 2 sealants, but I bet it would look great and protect.........Anybody out there try this...
  17. ssnobrakes

    Georgia Autogeekers.........

    This Sunday 4/1 from 8am -11am the "Caffeine and Octane" monthly carshow will be taking place at Windward Pkwy and Deerfield Pkwy In Alpharetta. Its 3 red lights west off Hwy 400 and Windward Pkwy. Hundreds of beautiful cars and trucks...........Everything from Lambos to Model Ts and everything...
  18. ssnobrakes

    My achin' back.......

    I love to detail my 2 cars and bike as a hobby. Im 54 years old and have been washing/waxing/detailing for 40 years now. Over the last year or so I have started to get alot of aches/pains/stiffness in my ankles, knees and back. Im not about to take my car somewhere to keep it clean and I will...
  19. ssnobrakes

    Rain beading........

    I usually have 1-2 coats of WG 3.0 sealant and a coat of Pinnacle spray wax on my car and the rain beads are usually very large drops. Yesterday I did a good wipe down with CG's p40 carnuba detailing spray and it rained last night and this morning. The car is now covered with very small rain...
  20. ssnobrakes

    How to clean Seatbelts.........

    I have cream/beige colored seatbelts and they are starting to look fairly dirty. Any suggestions on products/techniques/tips on cleaning them up?.......Thanks in advance.
Back
Top