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I’ve used Poorboy’s wheel sealant in the past but a huge amount of effort especially on complex spoke patterns. Certainly won’t be doing that on 790M wheels
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02-01-2021, 03:07 PM | #48 |
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Car looks great! Been toying with the idea of getting a polisher but don't think I'd trust myself with it on the paintwork.
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02-05-2021, 01:22 AM | #54 |
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I'm a big fan of Bilt Hamber. Use their snow foam and the korrosol for wheels and body. Great on the 790 wheels!
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02-08-2021, 04:18 AM | #55 |
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Looks stunning mate. About to update the detailing cupboards myself.
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02-08-2021, 04:22 AM | #56 |
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Slightly off-topic - so apologies in advance - but probably not seperate thread worthy.
Any recommendations for an entry-level capable pressure washer thats good enough for general basic detailing (thinking of a snow-foam and a rinse)? Was looking at Karcher K3 / K4 - but couldnt tell if pressure could be adjusted (as will be using it for other jobs around the house too).
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02-08-2021, 04:23 AM | #57 |
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The K3 and 4 iirc are pressure adjustable
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02-08-2021, 04:23 AM | #58 |
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Updating the detailing cupboard seems like a never ending process for me ha. Feel free to shout if you need any advice - I've tested a fair few of the off the shelf products from the likes of Autoglym, Meguiars, and Auto Finesse.
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02-08-2021, 04:26 AM | #59 | |
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That’s very kind of you mate, thank you. I’m looking at the AG snow foam gun first of all, I’ve been at deaths door for four years and just borrowing my mums seat arona, so this is my first own car in many years and have only the basics for car cleaning... I even need to buy a bucket lol!
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02-08-2021, 04:40 AM | #60 |
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@TouringDude don't bother with the AG snow foam cannon, whilst it's very good it's way overpriced - this is what I use:
Qooltek Adjustable Foam Cannon 1 Liter Bottle Snow Foam Lance Soap Dispenser Nozzle for Karcher K Series K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 Pressure Washer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T6KS5...0N8FQC3SZ51MZQ |
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02-08-2021, 05:38 AM | #62 | |
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In the words of Alan partridge.... cash back! I’ll get that one then I need to get a bucket, a decent wash mitt, etc.. and a good drying towel. Back in the day I had this really good wooden handle brush with blue nylon bristles and it was absolutely fantastic for wheels, wheel arches, door shuts to agitate the product but I can’t find it anymore and don’t know what to look for. What snow foam and APC would you recommend? And a sealant too, I don’t want to break the bank on sealant but want a product that’s long lasting, beads well and isn’t an absolute nightmare to work with as I’m disabled so the easier the better |
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02-08-2021, 06:19 AM | #63 | ||
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If you're not wanting to break the bank with a sealant, then I'd highly recommend Turtlewax Sealant - at less than £10 a bottle it's hard to argue against the value, and in terms of performance it will shame some of the much more expensive SiO2 products out there. Make sure you buy two buckets - one for suds, the other for rinse. If budget allows then go for one that you can put a grit guard in. I've got Meguiars ones. Goes without saying, but make sure you've got a separate bucket / mitt etc for wheels, or make sure you clean it out thoroughly before using on paintwork. Snow foam / APC - Autoglym Polar Blast is up there and I use it a lot as I can always find it on offer somewhere. Bilt Hamber auto foam is excellent also. Auto Finesse Dynamite is a brilliant citrus based APC. |
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02-08-2021, 09:20 AM | #64 |
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Thanks mate. My dad said in the shed we have two white detailing buckets - one with a grit guard, awesome! I’ve had black cars before so I’m very cautious about inducing swirling - I’ve seen some sealants that you put on a wet car then rinse off - but I can’t get my head around it! I have some car plan polymer sealant in a little clear trigger bottle that worked well on the arona but I fancy something a bit posher to treat my first new car and first beemer with!
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02-08-2021, 03:25 PM | #65 |
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I am on the same page exactly... the DI works well and avoids the contact that causes the most swirls. Angelwax Enigma or Gyeon Bathe+
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02-09-2021, 08:13 AM | #66 |
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Detailing day
The car was finally from a motorway drive with all the slush etc. Good time to try out the Bilt Hamber Touch-Less and Touch-On, happy with results.
Used the Touch-On with the snow foam lance and seemed to be giving some beading for the first application, non contact and lazy. |
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