Search results

  1. C

    Using snow foam to wash car

    Hi guys I’ve been watching a stack of YouTube videos on car washing techniques and so far the majority if not all are doing the following method: 1. Rinse car 2. Foam car with snow cannon (MTM/MJJC or similar) 3. Use foam on car with microfibre wash mitt and wash car with two bucket method 4...
  2. C

    Wheel brush to clean gloss black wheels

    Hi everyone Looking for wheel brush recommendations to clean gloss black wheels. Wondering if the EZ Detail brush is safe to use? Or is it better to use something like Wheel Woolies? Not sure if there is one that is safer to use or can minimise scratches for this particular wheel surface...
  3. C

    Removing spots on instrument cluster

    Hi all I have a few stubborn spots on my instrument cluster that I can’t get rid of. They look like water spots and they aren’t scratches as the surface is still smooth. I’ve tried a damp mf cloth and used stoners glass cleaner but still nothing. Can anyone recommend a product that can...
  4. C

    Snow foam to wash car

    Hi everyone Hoping to get some clarification and advice as I continue to see many detailing channels on YouTube use the following washing technique with snow foam: 1. Rinse car with pressure washer 2. Fill up snow foam canon with shampoo of choice 3. Spray snow foam on car 4. Use wash mitt to...
  5. C

    Exterior trim cleaner & dressing product recommendations

    Hi guys Can anyone recommended their go-to product for cleaning & dressing exterior trim plastics, vinyl and rubber? I keep seeing Instagram posts of Chemical Guys Trim Wax and Oil remover that cleans and preps the surface followed by their Tire+Trim Gel which looks like decent results...
  6. C

    Extracting after cleaning alcantara?

    Hi guys Looking to clean and protect my two year old car that has alcantara inserts in the seats. Wondering if I really need to use an extractor during the cleaning process? Or can I wipe up the product excess with something like a damp microfiber? Was looking at using something like...
  7. C

    Cleaning the seal line on top of glass door windows

    Hi guys Any ideas on how to remove what looks to be the rubber seal line lat the very top of the glass door window? It’s hidden when the windows are fully up but once down you can see the line. Haven’t tried to remove it with any product yet, thought I’d ask here first. Windows have UV...
  8. C

    Cleaning B pillar vinyl door trim and weather strips

    Hi guys Would love some help on how I can remove water mark like stains from B pillar vinyl door trim and and what looks to be oxidised weather strips on the outside of the doors. I tried using Optimum Power Clean which lifted off the majority of the surface dirt, but it has still left the...
  9. C

    Wash or dry after clay bar?

    Hi guys Is there a preferred method or procedure for when you have finished clay barring? Do you wash? Do you rinse? Do you dry with a microfiber? Thanks
  10. C

    Which shampoo to use for paint correction prep?

    Hi everyone In preparation for paint correction, do you guys just use your favourite ph neutral car shampoo to wash the car as part of the decon process? Or do you buy a specific shampoo or add a product to help with the breakdown and strip of previously applied waxes and sealants? I’ll also...
  11. C

    Quick/easy way to strip waxes and sealants

    Hi everyone What would be the easiest and quickest way to strip waxes or sealants? I’d like to test some new products on various panels of a car that has bare paint protection rather than layering it on top of an existing wax/sealant. Would something like CarPro Eraser or Gyeon Prep help...
  12. C

    Hand polishing advice

    Hi guys I know hand polishing is more time consuming and perhaps won’t give me 90% correction, but will it remove swirls and other defects? I was thinking of using Megs Ultimate Compound but unsure of how to apply by hand, whether it be with a foam or microfiber applicator, and if I need to...
  13. C

    Cleaning microfiber drying towels

    Hi all I’ve recently purchased some Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy towels where after a couple of maintenance washes it has picked up some light dirt from some spots under the doors. What would be the best and easiest way to clean or wash these drying towels? Thanks
  14. C

    Will clay bar remove wax or sealant?

    Hi everyone With my car now being used as a daily driver for the last 12 months I’ve noticed the surface is no longer smooth where I can feel some roughness to it. I’m wondering if I give the car a clay bar treatment only (no other decon) will it remove the existing protection of wax and...
  15. C

    Best way to use Gyeon Silk Towel

    Hi guys Just recently bought the Gyeon Silk Towel and love how it absorbs so much water so easily! I’m having trouble though drying the side panels of the car like doors, bumpers and not flat surfaces. It works beautifully on the roof and hood, I open the whole towel out and lay it flat...
  16. C

    Coating/protection for alcantara seats

    Hi everyone Can anyone help recommend a product for protecting or coating brand new alcantara seats?
  17. C

    Drying inside door shuts

    Hi all Should I be using a specific type of microfiber cloth and product to dry inside the door shuts after a maintenance wash?
  18. C

    How to remove water spots from black Toyota paint?

    Hi all I have a black Toyota that has water spotting on the hood and would like to remove them. I tried using CarPro Spotless but it did nothing. Are there any other products I could try or has the water spotting etched in too far that it needs to be cut and polished? Any compound/polish...
  19. C

    Brush to clean trim and badges on paint

    Hi guys What kind of brush can I use when cleaning trim and badges that are on the paint surface? I don’t want to use something that could potentially scratch or mark the paint. Thanks!
  20. C

    Speed Master wheel kit by Wheel Woolies

    Just saw this and was wondering if these are any different to the original Wheel Woolies >> https://www.autogeek.net/speed-master-wheel-woolies-kit.html
Back
Top