Car Detailing - What products are your go to? - Page 3

JasonACT · 05-03-2021, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BA-XT

Car detailing product at are like Engine Oil choices. But with more choices!

I bought one Bowden's Own product (Fully Slick) and things just escalated. The thing I like is that they just work. Every product I bought just works!

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I've found a YouTube channel that tests Fully Slick and also Happy Ending against some high end competitors. The below is Fully Slick.

And this is Happy Ending

I just purchased this. Just waiting on my Snow.Cannon so I can test it out! Went over my partners car with Fully Slick yesterday. I had already detailed it and decontaminated the paint with two layers of Collonite wax. Now it feels slippier than a Politicians promise.

Also got a small free sample of Nanolicious Wash. Smells great, and 30ml is more than enough for 10L of water. Also rinses out of my wash mitt very easily.

Wheely Clean is great. Even their foam "All Sorts" tryre applicator pads are great..Snow Job is a great product and love the 3 way decontamination spray.

I haven't tried Bead Machine sealant yet, and it would take a lot for me to drop off Collonite #845. They don't make a polishing compound yet so Meguiar's Ultimate Compound / Polish are still my go to.for doing work by hand.

I've applied bowden's products twice now... Properly, the way they suggest, which does take some time. That was about 4 months ago now and I can say, when I high pressure hose my car off after parking in the bird ridden car park at work, each weekend - the car looks great. I'm sold too now. The AutoGlym Super-Resin-Polish did rescue a nasty door scratch for me, which I thought was permanent. When I did the whole car with AutoGlym, it just didn't last as long as this stuff has now.

anobserver · 06-03-2021, 09:59 AM

Deep the rabbit hole is....

Thanks for the feedback, dfb. Have bought the reload, the carpro elixir and a couple more towels. The reload will go in back of the cupboard in favour of using the detailer for now.

Im thinking that maybe the streaking im getting with jet may be an indicator of product overload on the paint surface.

After watching some vids, also realised my towel cleaning regime needs to include soaking.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3r1nOTJs9Y

This should be enough to keep me amused for a while. Thanks again,

**DFB FGXR6** · 06-03-2021, 07:02 PM

Deep rabbit holes? I have no idea what you are talking about..................

And yes, I do have a problem.

BA-XT · 07-03-2021, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonACT

I've applied bowden's products twice now... Properly, the way they suggest, which does take some time. That was about 4 months ago now and I can say, when I high pressure hose my car off after parking in the bird ridden car park at work, each weekend - the car looks great. I'm sold too now. The AutoGlym Super-Resin-Polish did rescue a nasty door scratch for me, which I thought was permanent. When I did the whole car with AutoGlym, it just didn't last as long as this stuff has now.

Don't get me started on how good "Happy Ending" is.... I'll talk about it all day!! I have bugs galore at the moment (on a road trip) but i know when I cwt home, a spray of CT-18 with a wipe off and it'll be as good as new!

Seriously making waxing my car redundand.

T3rminator · 08-03-2021, 06:40 PM

After a few uses of the Bowden Big Green Sucker it doesn't seem to be as absorbent any longer. It still holds plenty of water, basically can still do the whole car hardly requiring a rinse, but I have to go through the same spot 2-3 times before its dry.

Could it be because I used the "wax as your dry" type products?

I always give it a good rinse with water only after every dry.

Whats the best way to wash the Big Green Sucker to get it back to "new" again?

fiestaz · 08-03-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by T3rminator

After a few uses of the Bowden Big Green Sucker it doesn't seem to be as absorbent any longer. It still holds plenty of water, basically can still do the whole car hardly requiring a rinse, but I have to go through the same spot 2-3 times before its dry.

Could it be because I used the "wax as your dry" type products?

I always give it a good rinse with water only after every dry.

Whats the best way to wash the Big Green Sucker to get it back to "new" again?

Rinsing it is no good, it Atleast needs to go through the washing machine.
I use to use just washing powder, but started using Bowdens micro fibre wash which seems to be better again.

**DFB FGXR6** · 08-03-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by T3rminator

After a few uses of the Bowden Big Green Sucker it doesn't seem to be as absorbent any longer. It still holds plenty of water, basically can still do the whole car hardly requiring a rinse, but I have to go through the same spot 2-3 times before its dry.

Could it be because I used the "wax as your dry" type products?

I always give it a good rinse with water only after every dry.

Whats the best way to wash the Big Green Sucker to get it back to "new" again?

You will most likely have an accumulation of whatever you are using as a drying aid. I would be using a dedicated Microfibre detergent such as Bowdens Microfibre wash.

https://www.bowdensown.com.au/produc...icrofibre-wash

A few quotes from Bowdens explaining why it's best to use a dedicated product for this -

"Restores and keeps the softness, plushness and absorbency to your microfibre."

"Our chemists created this to focus on removing remnants of the detailing chemicals that normal washing detergents cannot remove."

"No damaging fabric softeners or bleach."

"Rinses clean, leaves no residues in the fibre like a traditional clothes washes does."

This product can also be used for cleaning out polishing and waxing pads.

I would also be looking at Rags to Riches from The Rag Company -
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...owel-detergent

BA-XT · 08-03-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by T3rminator

After a few uses of the Bowden Big Green Sucker it doesn't seem to be as absorbent any longer. It still holds plenty of water, basically can still do the whole car hardly requiring a rinse, but I have to go through the same spot 2-3 times before its dry.

Could it be because I used the "wax as your dry" type products?

I always give it a good rinse with water only after every dry.

Whats the best way to wash the Big Green Sucker to get it back to "new" again?

I don't use any "drying aids" any more. With Happy Ending applied water just sheets off! Last few times I've actually driven the car for 5 minutes then sprayed Boss Gloss onto the Big Green Sucker and dried it that way.

I've always used Bowdens Microfibre wash, and it still works like new.

GT0132 · 10-09-2020, 12:24 PM

After trying several brands of washes, waxes, polishes, glazes and sealants over the past 10 years and spending a small fortune I've now settled on Duragloss and Scholl products along with Stoners invisible glass.

If I need something in a hurry I can't wait for I'll just use Meguiars or Bowdens

**FTE217** · 10-09-2020, 12:34 PM

better off washing at home for the least amount of dust on your clear coat.
Frig driving from that and having to wash down again, no point.

swanee · 10-09-2020, 02:22 PM

Bowden's Own. First time I used it was enough to make me a Bowden's convert

ute83 · 10-09-2020, 04:49 PM

Anybody remember a product called raindance. From the late 80s. Was very good back then.

fiestaz · 10-09-2020, 05:38 PM

Some results after its first Bowdens Wash; wheely clean and wet dreams on the wheels, nanolicious wash, dried with big green sucker and boss gloss (love this step, used to hate drying the car with a chamois) followed by lazy wax and fully slick. It had a clay bar and polish 6 months ago with meguires clay bar, autoglym polish and sealant, but as it is a bit of a garage Queen it did not feel like a polish was required.

Hugely impressed. Will get a pic of all the product I have soon to share.

**DFB FGXR6** · 10-09-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestaz

Some results after its first Bowdens Wash; wheely clean and wet dreams on the wheels, nanolicious wash, dried with big green sucker and boss gloss (love this step, used to hate drying the car with a chamois) followed by lazy wax and fully slick. It had a clay bar and polish 6 months ago with meguires clay bar, autoglym polish and sealant, but as it is a bit of a garage Queen it did not feel like a polish was required.

Hugely impressed. Will get a pic of all the product I have soon to share.

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Beautiful!

**FTE217** · 10-09-2020, 09:15 PM

Very nice fiestaz, that blue just POPS in the sunlight - great colour one of my fav.
Those wheels have always looked good and don't look that bad to clean.
Must pull up well with the slotted front rotors as well.

fiestaz · 11-09-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FTE217

Very nice fiestaz, that blue just POPS in the sunlight - great colour one of my fav.
Those wheels have always looked good and don't look that bad to clean.
Must pull up well with the slotted front rotors as well.

Thank you, it really does pop.

I love the look of the wheels but they are a pain to keep clean. The smaller holes you can’t even get a finger in there to get rid of the dirt and brake dust. What has helped massively is wheely clean and a paint brush.

She does brake super well

**FTE217** · 11-09-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestaz

Thank you, it really does pop.

I love the look of the wheels but they are a pain to keep clean. The smaller holes you can’t even get a finger in there to get rid of the dirt and brake dust. What has helped massively is wheely clean and a paint brush.

She does brake super well

yes a brush is always a go to for getting inside difficult small areas, the NVPurge spray, you wouldn't need a brush FYI......

fiestaz · 11-09-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FTE217

yes a brush is always a go to for getting inside difficult small areas, the NVPurge spray, you wouldn't need a brush FYI......

For brake dust, don’t really have to either with wheely clean if I am liberal with the spray into all the tight spots. However it won’t always get all the dirt or mud, hence the brush. NV purge looks like it does a similar job as wheely clean.

mondeomatureguy · 13-09-2020, 05:15 PM

My wife and myself used to run Mobile Car Detailing Business down the South Coast and i used to buy some Detailing Chemical's such as car washing soap, Window Cleaner, a thing like Amour oil but it did the same job but was a different name and i would buy all these in five litre bottles at a Chemical place in South Nowra and they did a great job.

All the other stuff i would buy from Supercheap in South Nowra.

jakkes · 11-09-2020, 12:54 AM

You should have seen the stuff that that 3 way product pulled out of my car’s paint I was flabbergasted lol I have a white car so was easy to see but you do feel it with the claying rubber as well.
bowdens make some really nice stuff

Mulva · 11-09-2020, 02:21 PM

@Repco...

Bowden's Own Big Green Sucker...$39

Bowden's Own Big Green Sucker, Shagtastic Wash Mit, Nanolicious Wash (500ml), Boss Gloss (small 125ml)…$49 (35% off). https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care...osp/p/A5388060

Spend over $75 and you get $15 off, so grab another $26 of **** for $11.

Don't work for Repco - thread has had me online shopping. Have filled my cart with Bowdens stuff then done the cart abandonment thing to see if I get an extra offer when I next open it lol

CyberWasp · 13-09-2020, 10:40 PM

Two videos some might be interested in.

For tips and techniques on detailing it is always good to see how someone does it with a filthy car. You might gag watching this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfWXbQ4okEc

Pan's 2020 Detailing Product of the Year Awards. I did not realise there were that many categories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULvGi3dbBrA

**DFB FGXR6** · 13-09-2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Two videos some might be interested in.

For tips and techniques on detailing it is always good to see how someone does it with a filthy car. You might gag watching this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfWXbQ4okEc

If that's how the owner treats their car, I would hate to see what her house looks like.

**fordomatic** · 13-09-2020, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Pan's 2020 Detailing Product of the Year Awards. I did not realise there were that many categories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULvGi3dbBrA

Yep, I can count on my hand the number of products on there that can be bought in auto stores

For me I use Carpro, gyeon, Scholl, The Last Cut, Nova and a few others. The only products I use from an auto store is Bowdens snow job as it's cheap in bulk when on sale at about 40 cents per foam soak.

GCRXR6 · 15-09-2020, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Two videos some might be interested in.

For tips and techniques on detailing it is always good to see how someone does it with a filthy car. You might gag watching this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfWXbQ4okEc

Pan's 2020 Detailing Product of the Year Awards. I did not realise there were that many categories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULvGi3dbBrA

Hell, I swear that I could smell that interior. No surprise though, as a Paramedic is saw some houses in similar state of filth. Some were fairly well to do people also.

**FTE217** · 14-09-2020, 01:26 PM

Not as organised as some but.....

And some more bits and pieces

And because I like the angle

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**DFB FGXR6** · 15-09-2020, 06:28 PM

Put down your Windex and old newspaper, let's talk car glass cleaning.

I hated cleaning glass until recently. The key to crystal clear windows is in both the technique and products.

Firstly, the glass should be cool to touch, not fresh from baking in the sun. It's also important to have the correct cloth. Waffle weave microfibre is best for glass cleaning to help prevent smears, one for the intial wipe and one for a follow up buff.

For glass cleaners, I love Gyeon Q2M Glass and CarPro Eraser and have had great results with Auto Glym Fast Glass. Today, I'm trying Stoner Invisible Glass.

For exterior windows, spray the product directly onto the glass, wipe with the first cloth then buff with the second.

For interior windows, spray the product onto the first cloth, wipe the glass then buff with the second cloth. This method avoids dousing the interior plastics with glass cleaner.

For the interior windscreens, do yourself a favor and get a Stoner Invisible Glass Clean & Reach Tool. These things help limit the impossible body contorting needed to do windscreens. Anyone with a S550 Mustang will understand the pain of cleaning the rear screen. Spray the glass cleaner onto the tool head, wipe up and down then buff with the second cloth.

The result is clean, steak free windows.

CyberWasp · 15-09-2020, 08:21 PM

Some people are just animals.
The sad thing is that the we all know the car will look as bad as it did within a week or so.

I think I got to get one of those Window Cleaning Reach Tools.
Without a doubt cleaning the rear window in the Mustang is the worst part of the car to clean.
2nd is the Wheels. I would be interested to see how you do those if you have those Gloss Black ones.

**DFB FGXR6** · 15-09-2020, 08:42 PM

[QUOTE=CyberWasp;6491758

I think I got to get one of those Window Cleaning Reach Tools.
Without a doubt cleaning the rear window in the Mustang is the worst part of the car to clean.
2nd is the Wheels. I would be interested to see how you do those if you have those Gloss Black ones.[/QUOTE]

Glass tool available here -

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...ol/383910.html

And here -

https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...ble-glass-tool

I posted this wheel clean guide on Mustang 6G Forum, hopefully the link works -
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/thr...-guide.141633/

The key with those wheels is time and patience. I'm sure you will all laugh but I use all of the below to clean those wheels.

**FTE217** · 16-09-2020, 03:38 PM

Not LOL mate but some just use more tools than others.
Different strokes for different blokes.
Mind you those pony mesh wheels look worse to work on the black Sprint wheels of mine and my main objective to avoid all that time cleaning was to store them put 20's on that are way more clean time friendly

TBH with the regular clean you actually do and low k's I'm surprised you need to clean them that detailed.
I reckon would be easier taking the wheels off to clean them that well

but mPOV.

DFB, that window clean and reach tool at bunnings no ?