What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

[Finick]

Got my worx hydroshot in today. I let the battery charge for about 4 hours and then filled up a bucket with some water to play with it.

I’m a lot more impressed with the little thing than I thought I would be. I got the 40v/4amp version. The pressure is a lot better than I thought it would be, and on 15 degrees is actually strong enough to sting my fingers from about 12” away from the tip.

The 40 and 25 degree settings would be more than adequate for a general rinse, I think. If there’s some stubborn debris, the 15 degree setting would probably be able to break it loose.

My primary use for this is during the winter/early spring months to clean my wheels and tires, because if I’m not cleaning the barrel I feel like I may as well not even bother. I think it’ll be perfect for that.

My secondary plan is to run rinseless solution through it. I want to mix up a bucket and use the hydroshot to presoak my car. If I like doing that/it works the way I think it will, I’ll use this basically year round. Maybe not every rinseless, but I do presoak more often than I don’t, so I’d potentially be using it often.

Definitely unimpressive, but an example of something I wanted it for:

My girlfriends car got stuck in the mud recently, so her tires were caked with dirt. While I was messing around, I decided to spray a section of one. Seems like a real simple thing, but when you turn your hose off for the better part of 4-5 months out of the year, it’s not easy to do this kind of stuff, and I’m pretty unwilling to drive to a coin op place to do this kind of thing (not sure why - I just adamantly oppose doing so.)


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[Klasse Act]

Congrats Finick! Does your your battery have the little gauge on it?

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[Finick]

Congrats Finick! Does your your battery have the little gauge on it?

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It sure does.

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[Klasse Act]

It sure does.

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Good idea to get a back up battery, cheap knock off ones are about $20 while an OEM, longer life one can be anywhere from $75-100

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[Finick]

Good idea to get a back up battery, cheap knock off ones are about $20 while an OEM, longer life one can be anywhere from $75-100

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I’ll keep that in mind. I’m gonna wait and use it for a little while before I spring for another battery.

I had planned on going out today and cleaning up my tires/wheels but it’s 40 and the winds whipping at like 20mph, so yknow... maybe I still will


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[UncleDavy]

Got my worx hydroshot in today. I let the battery charge for about 4 hours and then filled up a bucket with some water to play with it.

I’m a lot more impressed with the little thing than I thought I would be. I got the 40v/4amp version. The pressure is a lot better than I thought it would be, and on 15 degrees is actually strong enough to sting my fingers from about 12” away from the tip.

The 40 and 25 degree settings would be more than adequate for a general rinse, I think. If there’s some stubborn debris, the 15 degree setting would probably be able to break it loose.

My primary use for this is during the winter/early spring months to clean my wheels and tires, because if I’m not cleaning the barrel I feel like I may as well not even bother. I think it’ll be perfect for that.

My secondary plan is to run rinseless solution through it. I want to mix up a bucket and use the hydroshot to presoak my car. If I like doing that/it works the way I think it will, I’ll use this basically year round. Maybe not every rinseless, but I do presoak more often than I don’t, so I’d potentially be using it often.

Definitely unimpressive, but an example of something I wanted it for:

My girlfriends car got stuck in the mud recently, so her tires were caked with dirt. While I was messing around, I decided to spray a section of one. Seems like a real simple thing, but when you turn your hose off for the better part of 4-5 months out of the year, it’s not easy to do this kind of stuff, and I’m pretty unwilling to drive to a coin op place to do this kind of thing (not sure why - I just adamantly oppose doing so.)


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The Worx Hydroshot is not a substitute for a pressure washer but I use mine quote often and I love it. It is part of my traveling detail kit when I am on the road. I can usually find an exterior water source at any hotel where I am staying and I fill up a couple of buckets. The spare battery is definitely a good idea. The standard battery is 2.0 Ah. You can get the longer lasting 4.0 Ah battery on Amazon.

 

[Finick]

The Worx Hydroshot is not a substitute for a pressure washer but I use mine quote often and I love it. It is part of my traveling detail kit when I am on the road. I can usually find an exterior water source at any hotel where I am staying and I fill up a couple of buckets. The spare battery is definitely a good idea. The standard battery is 2.0 Ah. You can get the longer lasting 4.0 Ah battery on Amazon.

Yeah I definitely didn’t intend for it to be as powerful or as capable as a dedicated pressure washer. I think that’s part of the reason why I was actually surprised at the pressure it provides. I had set the bar pretty low in my mind.

I got the 40v/4amp unit that’s on their website.

As someone with abysmal water pressure, this thing definitely has much more pressure than my garden hose. I can’t imagine the kind of pressure the people who give it negative reviews


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[JJDO]

I received 1 of 2 packages today and decided to try out the free BF rinseless wash that was included. I've been using Meguiar's rinse free express wash and wax (D115) for the better part of two years as a waterless wash in 1 gallon sprayer. After using the BF, I don't think it would force me to change my washing process. I used the BF as a two bucket wash, briefly appreciated the results, and then went behind it and used the Meguiar's as a QD.

I realize the two are quite different but if I'm washing, I would rather do it bucket- less and I would reach for the Megs over the BF.

The second order contains a sample of McKee's waterless wash. I will use it next time.

All in all, it was a good day for washing here in sunny FL.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I took the cover off my drivers side seatbelt in order to be able to clean all the gunk surrounding it.

Before:

After:

Put it back together.

Found this grime hiding deep in the seat.

Cleaned it.

I used the McKee’s Headlight Coating for the 1st time today to coat my headlights. I also used it to coat my pillars, and next I used it to coat the wood trim inside my car. But 1st it needed to be polished.

Before:

After: [Ultimate Compound by hand]

I polished it once more with M205, then coated it with the McKee’s Headlight Coating. These are a few shots of the final results.

I think it turned out pretty good.

 

[Bill D]

I would’ve never thought to use a headlight product on the interior of a car. I’m still doing it old school with KAIO followed by a carnauba. I’ll keep the headlight product tip in mind now.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I would’ve never thought to use a headlight product on the interior of a car. I’m still doing it old school with KAIO followed by a carnauba. I’ll keep the headlight product tip in mind now.

I got the idea from Nick@Mckee’s37. In this video @ 2:35

YouTube

 

[PaulMys]

I got the idea from Nick@Mckee’s37. In this video @ 2:35

YouTube

You're going animal on that thing, Ric!!

Speaking of animals...... I had to do a double take at the avatar. Lol

 

[Eldorado2k]

You're going animal on that thing, Ric!!

Speaking of animals...... I had to do a double take at the avatar. Lol

Yes, yes I am... That’s why my avatar has been replaced by an Animal!lol.

I still have to polish the glass, and the exhaust tips.

 

[ClearVue18]

Ever have that one customer that makes everything harder than what it needs to be

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[cwp2016nd]

Did a interior/exterior detail on a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500.

Exterior was gross; driven through mud and it was caked on everywhere. There was also road tar in the passenger front wheel well.

Wheel wells dressed with stoner trim shine, tires dressed with hyper dressing (straight), truck "polished" with HD Speed and Meguiars ultimate fast finish on top of that. Hyper dressing also used to dress exterior plastics.

No before/after shots of the interior because it started getting dark when I finished up. Had to break out the LEDs to put the finishing touches on. I used carpro inside diluted 1:1 for the entire interior. I love that product.

After

 

[PSYS]

Read more how-to articles and excellent info in the forums.
Refreshed my FedEx tracking number a few dozen times on their website while patiently waiting for my GG6 to arrive.

 

[Klasse Act]

I had a nice story written here about this special FNW, it included a verse from Cheryl Crow, the products used, the tools and the fact I killed an entire bottle of P&S Beadmaker, LOL. I think you guys know me and can figure the rest out! I know this, Mother Nature threw a big punch but being from Detroit we don't take SHEET from anyone...here's the proof!

Btw, Beadmaker is THE REAL DEAL!

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[Klasse Act]

Bonus shot...brand new tire dressing to the market is now applied. I'll apply a 2nd coat tomorrow when I check out the car after Beadmaker has cured. Speaking of that, since its cooler it might take longer and that's ok, the car isn't going anywhere till Monday!

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[Eldorado2k]

This is what I wake up to for trying to clean my matts at night.lol.

 

[Klasse Act]

This is what I wake up to for trying to clean my matts at night.lol.

Cat piss?

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