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Today was the first wash of the Wildtrak after it was detailed two weeks ago. Gyeon recommend waiting 14-days before exposing Can Coat EVO to detergents and chemicals. Soap of choice was Gentle Snow Foam GSF from KCx, which easily dealt with the situation. As you can see in the below image, the coating is rejecting the soap, as evidenced by the patchy coverage. This seems to be most prevalent with GSF as other soaps tend to cling a little better to a coated surface. Not a knock on GSF, just an observation.



THE reason why you ceramic coat a car over a wax or sealant is the ease of washing and drying. Yes, you still have to do the work, but from start to finish the job is just quicker, easier, more enjoyable. For starters, the pre-wash or pre-rinse will remove quite a bit of the grime, again the coating rejects the contamination and prevents it from bonding to the paint. After contact washing, you then notice the quicker rinsing, again the coating is promoting faster water speed across the surface. Then, when it comes time to blow the car down, any remaining water is purged from the vehicle very quickly. So yes, you still need to go through the motions, but job is so effortless.

Following the wash, I went with ADS Amplify, mainly because it was so cold today and Amplify seems to be the fastest flashing drying aid I have. Also, of the fast-flashing kind, I decided to try Bilt Hamber Trace-less again today. With the sub 16-degree temps today, I had this glass cleaner playing nicely. I’m in the process of writing a post in an attempt to better understand why I have struggled with this supposedly “game changing” glass cleaner.

Finally, I had a play around with a head mount for my Go-Pro during the rinse phase of the wash. In particular, take note of the exceptional water behaviour of Can Coat EVO toward the end of the video.


This also shows why a swivelling inlet to the gun is desirable. Having the hose swivel when under pressure as you move around the car, from side to side, up and down, angled to reach certain areas, it just makes the process more fluid. Your hose will still get bound here and there, from experience ALL hoses will do this, be they a garden or high pressure hoses like this. However, the inlet swivel helps limit and/or makes it easier to untangle, and in this case, offers superior dexterity.
 
DFB said:
Today was the first wash of the Wildtrak after it was detailed two weeks ago. Gyeon recommend waiting 14-days before exposing Can Coat EVO to detergents and chemicals. Soap of choice was Gentle Snow Foam GSF from KCx, which easily dealt with the situation. As you can see in the below image, the coating is rejecting the soap, as evidenced by the patchy coverage. This seems to be most prevalent with GSF as other soaps tend to cling a little better to a coated surface. Not a knock on GSF, just an observation.



THE reason why you ceramic coat a car over a wax or sealant is the ease of washing and drying. Yes, you still have to do the work, but from start to finish the job is just quicker, easier, more enjoyable. For starters, the pre-wash or pre-rinse will remove quite a bit of the grime, again the coating rejects the contamination and prevents it from bonding to the paint. After contact washing, you then notice the quicker rinsing, again the coating is promoting faster water speed across the surface. Then, when it comes time to blow the car down, any remaining water is purged from the vehicle very quickly. So yes, you still need to go through the motions, but job is so effortless.

Following the wash, I went with ADS Amplify, mainly because it was so cold today and Amplify seems to be the fastest flashing drying aid I have. Also, of the fast-flashing kind, I decided to try Bilt Hamber Trace-less again today. With the sub 16-degree temps today, I had this glass cleaner playing nicely. I’m in the process of writing a post in an attempt to better understand why I have struggled with this supposedly “game changing” glass cleaner.

Finally, I had a play around with a head mount for my Go-Pro during the rinse phase of the wash. In particular, take note of the exceptional water behaviour of Can Coat EVO toward the end of the video.


This also shows why a swivelling inlet to the gun is desirable. Having the hose swivel when under pressure as you move around the car, from side to side, up and down, angled to reach certain areas, it just makes the process more fluid. Your hose will still get bound here and there, from experience ALL hoses will do this, be they a garden or high pressure hoses like this. However, the inlet swivel helps limit and/or makes it easier to untangle, and in this case, offers superior dexterity.
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We hit 18°c i was thinking of wearing my bikini 👙
 
Had to replace both the washing machine and dishwasher this week. :cautious: It was Ranger to rescue, picking up the new units and the disposal of the old machines. I hadn't planned on doing a wash today, but it's been raining and the disposal site covered in mud. So, the Ranger got a second wash this week.

My last rinse-less wash experience didn't go to plan, a week later and things were much better today..........................



Considering the road film and dirt was still wet, and therefore not bonded to the paint, I cut a few corners. First, I went around and rinsed each wheel, then foamed the whole car with KCx Active Foam. While the soap dwelled on the paint, I gave each wheel and tyre a quick once over with a brush, then rinsed the whole car down, followed by a quick blow with the EGO. Moved into the garage, I mixed up EcoWash to the waterless rate and sprayed the car down. From there, my large Gauntlet towels were used to wipe off the EcoWash, and a second dry towel to finish. No drying aid required.

I've only used EcoWash a few times, but wow, what a great product! The slickness and gloss it leaves behind is epic, and like most Gyeon products, it smells amazing too.
 
DFB said:
Had to replace both the washing machine and dishwasher this week. :cautious: It was Ranger to rescue, picking up the new units and the disposal of the old machines. I hadn't planned on doing a wash today, but it's been raining and the disposal site covered in mud. So, the Ranger got a second wash this week.

My last rinse-less wash experience didn't go to plan, a week later and things were much better today..........................



Considering the road film and dirt was still wet, and therefore not bonded to the paint, I cut a few corners. First, I went around and rinsed each wheel, then foamed the whole car with KCx Active Foam. While the soap dwelled on the paint, I gave each wheel and tyre a quick once over with a brush, then rinsed the whole car down, followed by a quick blow with the EGO. Moved into the garage, I mixed up EcoWash to the waterless rate and sprayed the car down. From there, my large Gauntlet towels were used to wipe off the EcoWash, and a second dry towel to finish. No drying aid required.

I've only used EcoWash a few times, but wow, what a great product! The slickness and gloss it leaves behind is epic, and like most Gyeon products, it smells amazing too.
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We got a new washing machine last week with AI let's hope it doesn't try and kill us while we sleep.

The old one was stripped down and turned into a compost bin.
 
Tasmania said:
We got a new washing machine last week with AI let's hope it doesn't try and kill us while we sleep.

The old one was stripped down and turned into a compost bin.
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I literally bought the cheapest LG. :ROFLMAO:

DFB RANT TIME ✊👊✊-

It's funny, I will obsessively select a pressure washer, polisher, garden power equipment, cars.................................................but couldn't care less about appliances. So long as it does the intended job, that's all I care about. The problem with that request is the simple/no frills appliances are becoming harder to find. I mean, why would I want to talk to my fridge? I also have a special hatred for anything Dyson or Sony, overpriced, overhyped junk masquerading as high-end consumer goods.
 
Tasmania said:
We got a new washing machine last week with AI let's hope it doesn't try and kill us while we sleep.

The old one was stripped down and turned into a compost bin.
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As long as it didn't have "T-1000" or "TX" anywhere in the model name or serial number, you should be safe.

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DFB said:
I literally bought the cheapest LG. :ROFLMAO:

DFB RANT TIME ✊👊✊-

It's funny, I will obsessively select a pressure washer, polisher, garden power equipment, cars.................................................but couldn't care less about appliances. So long as it does the intended job, that's all I care about. The problem with that request is the simple/no frills appliances are becoming harder to find. I mean, why would I want to talk to my fridge? I also have a special hatred for anything Dyson or Sony, overpriced, overhyped junk masquerading as high-end consumer goods.
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I'm the same, but have had a few Dysons last and then not so hit and miss.
 
Tasmania said:
I'm the same, but have had a few Dysons last and then not so hit and miss.
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We’ve had two — an upright we bought 23 years ago that still works and a ‘top of the range’ cordless. Last time I used the latter I had to fight the urge to take a sledge hammer to it.
 
DFB said:
I literally bought the cheapest LG. :ROFLMAO:

DFB RANT TIME ✊👊✊-

It's funny, I will obsessively select a pressure washer, polisher, garden power equipment, cars.................................................but couldn't care less about appliances. So long as it does the intended job, that's all I care about. The problem with that request is the simple/no frills appliances are becoming harder to find. I mean, why would I want to talk to my fridge? I also have a special hatred for anything Dyson or Sony, overpriced, overhyped junk masquerading as high-end consumer goods.
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Try and find a toaster that actually *toasts*, costs a reasonable amount and will last more than a year. I'd kill for that old toaster my Dad used to periodically rebuild every decade or so. They literally don't make them like that any more.
 
Karl_in_Chicago said:
Try and find a toaster that actually *toasts*, costs a reasonable amount and will last more than a year. I'd kill for that old toaster my Dad used to periodically rebuild every decade or so. They literally don't make them like that any more.
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I have an old GE toaster oven that's from the early 70's that one of the heating elements gave out on. One of these years I will see if I can fix it, it's one of those ones that pops open when the toast is done (which it uses a heat sensor for).
 
Tasmania said:
My neighbour would get txt messages from his fridge saying why did he cheat on her with the dishwasher.
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My washer and dryer nag you via app when you leave clothes in, when the soap dispenser is running low, etc

Yup, I could not have the app and solve that but it is genuinely helpful


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chilly said:
My washer and dryer nag you via app when you leave clothes in, when the soap dispenser is running low, etc

Yup, I could not have the app and solve that but it is genuinely helpful


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Yeah my neighbour was in a team meeting and he got a txt message from the fridge saying that the door was left open, people in the room couldn't resist but have a little laugh.
 
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