Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 14-05-2022, 07:17 PM   #1621
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by prydey View Post
Finally got around to buying this today
https://www.bunnings.com.au/karcher-...-hose_p6279542

I only have a k2 unit with 4.5m hose so now I'll have 14.5m of hose. Be good to finally be able to wash the cars without having to move the main unit around all the time.

A lot of money just for a hose though, which is why it took so long to buy it.
That looks like a really good hose, I would love to hear how you find it. Having a longer hose will be a game changer. I went from a Karcher K2 with the 4.5m hose to the Kranzle with 15m, the extra 10m just makes the process much smoother and less cumbersome.

As for the price, that is cheap!!

MTM Hydro's KobraJet -
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...3m-30m-lengths

Replacement Kranzle K1152 -
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...5m-replacement

If you haven't already, get a set of these -

https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...re-hose-guides
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...rdz-hose-guide
https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care...red/p/A5540809

__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 14-05-2022, 07:17 PM   #1622
CyberWasp
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
CyberWasp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: In Front of a Monitor
Posts: 1,652
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

I call it the Karcher Tax. But what do you do.
__________________
2004 Mercury Silver Falcon XR6T - 5 Speed
2017 Platinum White Mustang GT - 6 Speed
2022 Blue Thai-Special for Daily Duties - Auto
CyberWasp is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 15-05-2022, 12:11 AM   #1623
the_scotsman
MY21.5 Mustang GT
 
the_scotsman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Shoalhaven, NSW
Posts: 2,450
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Ok, another few quick questions. Is there anything decent for applying to Mustang black wheels? Something that'll gloss and protect.

Cleaning them is a bit of a pain, I just use a microfibre towel which works ok, as the gaps between spokes are small. Anything better?

And what's a good tyre shine product? I'm currently trying Chemical Guys tyre shine, and it's decent, but doesn't last long at all. I used Meguiars tyre gel on the Falcon, but it tends to fling off unless totally buffed off.

Is there anything that lasts a fair amount of time, and looks good, not too glossy?

P.S. bought some Meguiars HCD today and applied it after a wash. Gives a goergeous gloss, and is easy to apply and remove. One of my new favourite products! Perfect for removing the water marks after blow drying!
__________________
2021 Mustang GT in Rapid Red | XDA-Developers Assistant Admin
the_scotsman is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 15-05-2022, 08:09 AM   #1624
prydey
Rob
 
prydey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woodcroft S.A.
Posts: 21,658
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

For tyre dressing I clean the tyres with p & s brake buster

https://detailingshed.com.au/products/brake-buster

Then coat with carpro perl

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/ca...rl-50-500-1ltr

Comes up looking so pure. Many tyre dressings leave the tyres looking quite greasy but carpro perl is brilliant. Just leaves the tyres looking very natural with a nice sheen.
__________________
UA2 TREND 4WD BI TURBO
prydey is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 15-05-2022, 04:54 PM   #1625
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by the_scotsman View Post
Ok, another few quick questions. Is there anything decent for applying to Mustang black wheels? Something that'll gloss and protect.

Cleaning them is a bit of a pain, I just use a microfibre towel which works ok, as the gaps between spokes are small. Anything better?

And what's a good tyre shine product? I'm currently trying Chemical Guys tyre shine, and it's decent, but doesn't last long at all. I used Meguiars tyre gel on the Falcon, but it tends to fling off unless totally buffed off.

Is there anything that lasts a fair amount of time, and looks good, not too glossy?

P.S. bought some Meguiars HCD today and applied it after a wash. Gives a goergeous gloss, and is easy to apply and remove. One of my new favourite products! Perfect for removing the water marks after blow drying!

Quote:
Originally Posted by prydey
For tyre dressing I clean the tyres with p & s brake buster

https://detailingshed.com.au/products/brake-buster

Then coat with carpro perl

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/ca...rl-50-500-1ltr

Comes up looking so pure. Many tyre dressings leave the tyres looking quite greasy but carpro perl is brilliant. Just leaves the tyres looking very natural with a nice sheen.
Going to echo prydey here (my protégé ), Perl really suits those Michelin's.

Dressing tyres is my favorite detailing task, maybe because it generally signals the end of the detail and is essentially the final touch. I have more tyre dressings than I should publicly admit too, I'm the town bike of tyre dressing users. Lets just say I have been having a lot of fun............

I mention CarPro Perl being very good on those PS4S Michelin's as I have decided to return to it on my Mustang after using OG Tire Dressing on them since they were installed. While Perl can be diluted, I don't bother with that, I use it full strength straight from the bottle. As such, you will want to try and find a pump action dispenser or a pop-top lid to make things easier. (Think re-purposed hand soap dispenser or juice top).



For the first application, slather it on thick! Allow it to dry for 15-30min then knock it back with a B-grade towel.



Perl can initially look very glossy but generally levels down once it cures on the tyre. It won't last as long as a solvent based dressing but does seem to endure quite well. The next pic better represents Perl once it has dried -



I will say, I actually really like Chemical Guys VRP (assuming that's the one you have been using), but you are correct in that it doesn't last beyond the next wash.



I'm also going to recommend a couple of others for you to check out.

If you want more gloss, try Gyeon Q2 Tire. This is a solvent based dressing/coating with excellent longevity. But, it WILL sling if not applied correctly. The tyre must also be very well cleaned prior to application of a very thin coating before being knocked back after 30min with a towel. As applied, you should have great longevity and minimal sling. I stopped using this as my favorite after ruining a pair of VERY EXPENSIVE jeans by brushing past a tyre one morning, as such it does have some greasiness to it. (Gyeon also make a water based tyre dressing, but I don't rate it.)

https://detailingshed.com.au/product...67e5038c&_ss=r





Next, one of my absolute favorite detailing products, NV Onyx. This is a water based so wont sling and also seems to last quite. It's a very premium feeling and smelling product that gives a satin finish and dries to the touch. I actually want to try this on my Mustang next to see if it suits those PS4S's better than Perl.

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/nv...x&_ss=e&_v=1.0







One more I will throw at you is DuraGloss 253. Where the others I have mentioned are gels/creams, 253 is a runnier liquid, much like Perl would be when diluted. This applies very easily, dries to touch and is one of the better lasting water-based dressings.

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/d...ing-562ml.html





In terms of application, do not spray a product directly onto the tyre, it just creates a mess. Apply the chosen product into a brush or applicator sponge. I really like using a large detailing brush to apply dressings, finding a good sized brush locally is hard though and you really need one with stiffer bristles. I use the RaceGlaze XL, but these are ultra pricy to get shipped to Australia.



As such, try The Foursome from Bowdens -

https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care...Search=bowdens

For foam, my favorite are these -

https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care...Search=bowdens
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...ter-applicator

I also run these -

https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...ng-applicators
https://carcareco.com.au/product/foa...ng-applicator/

As for those wheels, I got to the point where I bought a new set of wheels!

Rather than type this all again, follow this link to see my write up on how to deal with those wheels -

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/thr...-guide.141633/

I would recommend getting some P&S Brake Buster as this doubles as a wheel cleaner and a tyre cleaner too. A tyre brush is also good to have.

https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...cleaning-brush
https://detailingshed.com.au/product...18519528374329



I also like NV Purge, this a pH neutral wheel cleaner that changes colour as it reacts to contamination. It generally wont deep clean your tyres but is much more touchless in it's action than Brake Buster. If you can't decide which to get, just buy both!

https://www.waxit.com.au/products/nv...e&_ss=e&_v=1.0



Have a read of that link above, I can lead you in the right direction for appropriate wheel cleaning brushes if you wish. Using a towel is a very good technique for those wheels.

For protection, the easiest would be a product like Gyeon Wet Coat. Wash and rinse the wheel as normal and while still wet, mist a couple of sprays of Wet Coat before rinsing with water. This process coats the wheel face and barrels instantly. Do this every two - three washes.

https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care...rch=wet%20coat
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...on-q2m-wetcoat
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 15-05-2022, 05:40 PM   #1626
the_scotsman
MY21.5 Mustang GT
 
the_scotsman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Shoalhaven, NSW
Posts: 2,450
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Jeebus, that's an insane right up for tyres! Thanks so much.

That third photo is just gorgeous, the wheel and tyre are just immaculate

I'll have a look through all of them and grab one (or two) to try. Need to get myself a tyre brush too. I've just been using a towel, but a brush will do a better job for sure.

And yea, it's almost worth buying new wheels just to avoid cleaning these bastards

__________________
2021 Mustang GT in Rapid Red | XDA-Developers Assistant Admin
the_scotsman is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 15-05-2022, 05:54 PM   #1627
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by the_scotsman View Post
Jeebus, that's an insane right up for tyres! Thanks so much.

That third photo is just gorgeous, the wheel and tyre are just immaculate

I'll have a look through all of them and grab one (or two) to try. Need to get myself a tyre brush too. I've just been using a towel, but a brush will do a better job for sure.

And yea, it's almost worth buying new wheels just to avoid cleaning these bastards

The biggest problem with those PP1 wheels is a lack of clearance around the front calipers. As such, you will need a couple of brushes to clean the barrels, a bristled one and a softer microfiber one.

Bristled Brush (You will need the smaller one, also use to clean your exhaust tips) -

Best -
https://autobuff.com.au/collections/...ez-wheel-brush

2nd/3rd choice -
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...-of-all-wheels
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...ll-wheel-brush

Microfiber (I use this for most of the wheel, they are softer/safer)-

Best -
https://store.primefinish.com.au/col...redibrush-flat

2nd/3rd choices -
https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...sh-small-large
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...l-woolies-3-pk
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 15-05-2022, 07:09 PM   #1628
CyberWasp
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
CyberWasp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: In Front of a Monitor
Posts: 1,652
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Whoever designed the Black Mustang Wheel should be made to clean 1000 of the dirtiest ones they can find as a punishment.
__________________
2004 Mercury Silver Falcon XR6T - 5 Speed
2017 Platinum White Mustang GT - 6 Speed
2022 Blue Thai-Special for Daily Duties - Auto
CyberWasp is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 15-05-2022, 07:16 PM   #1629
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberWasp View Post
Whoever designed the Black Mustang Wheel should be made to clean 1000 of the dirtiest ones they can find as a punishment.
I have always said that the person who designed those wheels had a sick sense of humor, I wonder if cleaning ever crossed their mind.

There is one thing worse than cleaning those wheels................polishing them!





__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 15-05-2022, 07:57 PM   #1630
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

I'm not a big Pan fan but this video caught my eye.



I would be confident in saying that CarPro is my favorite brand as a whole. With some brands, there might be a couple of high achievers in the lineup with the rest being pretty average. With CarPro, I can say that the vast majority of the products can be relied upon to give exceptional results.

And just as important to me is how the brand is presented. The bottles are simple, the labels are clean and clear and the use of colour allows for easier identification.



Compare that to the messy, overcomplicated label designs from P&S and Chemical Guys. Far too many names, words and logos.





As mentioned, the majority of the range is either class leading or towards the top of the tree.

Highlights -

Perl
Reset
Descale
TarX
Reflect
Bug-Out
Cquartz UK 3.0
DLUX
InnerQD
Eraser

I also love their masking tape, GlassMitt, the Measure Cup, CeriGlass, InnerScrub, Hydr02, Dilute bottle and Reload.

Lowlights -
ReTyre
ImmoLube (Have not used this but heard a unflattering reviews of it)
BlackOut (Again, have not used this but heard a unflattering reviews)
Clarify (This is decent, but at double the price, not as good as Invisible Glass)

CarPro are imported and distributed in Australia by Waxit, but they can also been purchased from Prime Finish, VG Auto Paints and ZAS.

https://www.waxit.com.au/collections/carpro

https://store.primefinish.com.au/collections/carpro
https://vgautopaints.com.au/search?t...=last&q=carpro
https://www.zas.com.au/brand/63/carpro.html
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
6 users like this post:
Old 16-05-2022, 10:38 AM   #1631
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,811
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

After spending the weekend detailing BMW paint I now know why the professionals charge so much for correction to Euros.

I was using Scholl S3 on a wool pad with the rotary and it wouldnt even remove all the scratches, crazy. Knowing this car was a flipper i settled for Scholl S20+ on a Shine Mate green pad with the RO and it was finishing down nicely for shine and getting rid of minor swirls. For the big scrathes i wanted to chase I used my rotary mini on full speed with a wool pad.

I figured going for perfection was pointless when the new owner will wash it with a sponge the first week and stuff any good work i did. It now shines really nice, will post some photos when i get a chance.

Even though Ford paint is horriby thin and soft, it's made me realise how much easier it is to work with haha.
__________________
Proud owner of the ugliest Ford ever made
fordomatic is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 16-05-2022, 05:25 PM   #1632
bfets
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 345
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by fordomatic View Post

Even though Ford paint is horriby thin and soft, it's made me realise how much easier it is to work with haha.
I'm still waiting for my Mustang so I cant speak of first hand experience, but I thought Ford's generally had medium paint hardness and the Japanese cars had the softer paint.

This is the impression I got from watching many of Sandro's (Car Craft Auto Detailing) videos anyway. But yeah I might be wrong, and I'm sure it could even differ between cars coming from different factories and/or model years.
bfets is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 17-05-2022, 12:00 AM   #1633
Top_Ghia
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,693
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: has been consistently providing good technical advice etc. to AFF members, by having the vast technical knowledge he has with the various Ford products. A valuable AFF member 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Ford paint is pretty good. It’s definitely in the medium range.
Honda paint is crazy soft. You can scratch it just running your hand over it.
Isuzu paint is also very soft and very thin. I’ve seen a professional detailer burn through it in just seconds using a rotary. That required repainting to repair that.
I found the Mustang and the Territory both pretty good to work with. The Mustang was brand new and the Territory is 7 years old and still looks pretty good for a daily driven family car.

Most European cars look like they’ve been washed with a scotch brite pad. It hurts my soul.
Top_Ghia is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 17-05-2022, 11:08 AM   #1634
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,811
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Top_Ghia View Post
Ford paint is pretty good. It’s definitely in the medium range.
Honda paint is crazy soft. You can scratch it just running your hand over it.
Isuzu paint is also very soft and very thin. I’ve seen a professional detailer burn through it in just seconds using a rotary. That required repainting to repair that.
I found the Mustang and the Territory both pretty good to work with. The Mustang was brand new and the Territory is 7 years old and still looks pretty good for a daily driven family car.

Most European cars look like they’ve been washed with a scotch brite pad. It hurts my soul.
Yeh, soft paint wasn't the right words i guess, generally medium but I found my red AU XR8 to have very soft paint and my AU sportman in white to have very hard. I'm generally only detailing falcons from AU to FGX and the paint is very easy to work on.

So here is a few photos, I didn't get real close up ones but on the medium sized scratches I just softened the edges to make them almost invisible. I was going to get some photos tonight to show the finer details but I put it for sale at 10 last night and ir sold at 8 this morning couldn't believe the interest I had in it.

Still had plenty of bumps and bruises, but for a 17 year old car it came up well. For the interior I used carpro inside diluted at 1:8 and then dressed with aerospace 303 protectant, For the leather i used Colourlock Leather Milk Protector/Conditioner

Next on the agenda is the 2009 335i in the last photos, that will take a lot more effort. It has 240km and also the cream interior that is very dirty and has wear. I'll spend time getting photos and showing the process for this one.

Playing around trying to get the combo and speed right for the finish i wanted.


Using inspection light to check the finish


Finished
[







The 335i


__________________
Proud owner of the ugliest Ford ever made
fordomatic is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
6 users like this post:
Old 17-05-2022, 02:27 PM   #1635
FTE217
T3/Sprint8
Donating Member2
 
FTE217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 16,548
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Great work Fordo.....damn wish I ahd the time like you and DFB to work on the fleet.
__________________
Tickfords T3/TS50 '02
Sprint8 manual Sept 24 '16
Daily Macan GTS
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln"
FTE217 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
4 users like this post:
Old 17-05-2022, 05:17 PM   #1636
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by fordomatic View Post
Yeh, soft paint wasn't the right words i guess, generally medium but I found my red AU XR8 to have very soft paint and my AU sportman in white to have very hard. I'm generally only detailing falcons from AU to FGX and the paint is very easy to work on.

So here is a few photos, I didn't get real close up ones but on the medium sized scratches I just softened the edges to make them almost invisible. I was going to get some photos tonight to show the finer details but I put it for sale at 10 last night and ir sold at 8 this morning couldn't believe the interest I had in it.

Still had plenty of bumps and bruises, but for a 17 year old car it came up well. For the interior I used carpro inside diluted at 1:8 and then dressed with aerospace 303 protectant, For the leather i used Colourlock Leather Milk Protector/Conditioner

Next on the agenda is the 2009 335i in the last photos, that will take a lot more effort. It has 240km and also the cream interior that is very dirty and has wear. I'll spend time getting photos and showing the process for this one.

Playing around trying to get the combo and speed right for the finish i wanted.
image

Using inspection light to check the finish
image

Finished
image[

image

image

image

The 335i
image

image
Nice work.

I will be interested in seeing how that cream leather turns out.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 17-05-2022, 05:58 PM   #1637
FTE217
T3/Sprint8
Donating Member2
 
FTE217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 16,548
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Nothing like shopping arriving after DFB reviews pics and use
Not that much is new here for me but Clarity/Fabric < for the suede in the Sprint and Purify wanted to test it for the son is getting a new used Serato shortly and having seen it needs a full correction etc hence the clay bars as well having not tried these also.
Have my current shine mate to use but next coming is the Mini I ordered from detailing shed.
I’m ordering g some new small size pallet racking for the garage that is overdue for a clean out make more room and get in order for I have too much product but nothing like our DFB guru



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Tickfords T3/TS50 '02
Sprint8 manual Sept 24 '16
Daily Macan GTS
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln"
FTE217 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 17-05-2022, 06:00 PM   #1638
prydey
Rob
 
prydey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woodcroft S.A.
Posts: 21,658
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Love your work fordo.. If they're the photos you used to sell it I'm not surprised it went that quick. Nice work.

Do you flip cars for a hobby? If you don't mind me asking what sort of profit do you make, just ballpark. Not that I'm looking at doing it as I don't have the time or patience but just curious. It's good to see neglected cars get a new lease on life for a bit longer.
__________________
UA2 TREND 4WD BI TURBO
prydey is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 17-05-2022, 07:25 PM   #1639
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by FTE217 View Post
Nothing like shopping arriving after DFB reviews pics and use
Not that much is new here for me but Clarity/Fabric < for the suede in the Sprint and Purify wanted to test it for the son is getting a new used Serato shortly and having seen it needs a full correction etc hence the clay bars as well having not tried these also.
Have my current shine mate to use but next coming is the Mini I ordered from detailing shed.
I’m ordering g some new small size pallet racking for the garage that is overdue for a clean out make more room and get in order for I have too much product but nothing like our DFB guru
image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice haul!

You can chemically and mechanically decontaminate with Purify when used as a clay lubricant.

Would like to hear your thoughts regarding CarPro Fabric when you can.

That reminds me, I need to order some more Reload.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 17-05-2022, 07:41 PM   #1640
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Looks like Nu-Finish have joined the Graphene party, which is in addition to their spray ceramic sealant.







Both of those products have not reached Australia yet. In the USA the Graphene version sells at $18 USD for 709ml. The ceramic one is priced from $16 USD for 709ml.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 11:07 AM   #1641
FTE217
T3/Sprint8
Donating Member2
 
FTE217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 16,548
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6 View Post
Nice haul!

You can chemically and mechanically decontaminate with Purify when used as a clay lubricant.

Would like to hear your thoughts regarding CarPro Fabric when you can.

That reminds me, I need to order some more Reload.
Cheers, like you adding more luv products is joy
Hopefully I get the time very soon to get the Sprint out for a minor detail more importantly a interior clean up and that suede been hanging to treat it properly and Fabric Quartz gets very good reviews, will advise and hopefully remebering taking pics.

Good to see a post reminds you to spend more haha but gladly I'm sure.
__________________
Tickfords T3/TS50 '02
Sprint8 manual Sept 24 '16
Daily Macan GTS
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln"
FTE217 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 11:11 AM   #1642
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,811
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by prydey View Post
Love your work fordo.. If they're the photos you used to sell it I'm not surprised it went that quick. Nice work.

Do you flip cars for a hobby? If you don't mind me asking what sort of profit do you make, just ballpark. Not that I'm looking at doing it as I don't have the time or patience but just curious. It's good to see neglected cars get a new lease on life for a bit longer.
Thanks mate, yep I used those photos.

In regards to flipping cars for a hobby. I have bought and sold a few. I actually really enjoy making a 4 out of 10 car a 7 out of 10. Something like this BMW has a massive gain because car yards offer peanuts on trade in. Some other cars i've barely broken even, thats not including the time i put in as well. But I enjoy the process of bringing them back. I don't go actively looking for them though, it's weird, they just fall into my lap and I do it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by FTE217
Great work Fordo.....damn wish I ahd the time like you and DFB to work on the fleet.
I do wish I had more time to be honest. I spend a lot of time in my garage after 9pm until early hours of the morning tinkering, then i don't have to feel guilty about not spending time with the family. I work 12-16 hour days during the week, and 1 in 3 weekends, so it's a balance.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6
Nice work.

I will be interested in seeing how that cream leather turns out.
Me too, i'm not going to go crazy on it as the effort of making them perfect (dye) won't necessarily net anymore $ in the long run. The car needs to be clean but still represent the kms etc, I don't want to make it look perfect or people will think something is wrong
__________________
Proud owner of the ugliest Ford ever made
fordomatic is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 11:27 AM   #1643
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,811
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by FTE217 View Post
Nothing like shopping arriving after DFB reviews pics and use
Not that much is new here for me but Clarity/Fabric < for the suede in the Sprint and Purify wanted to test it for the son is getting a new used Serato shortly and having seen it needs a full correction etc hence the clay bars as well having not tried these also.
Have my current shine mate to use but next coming is the Mini I ordered from detailing shed.
I’m ordering g some new small size pallet racking for the garage that is overdue for a clean out make more room and get in order for I have too much product but nothing like our DFB guru
image


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My order arrived last night, very similar to yours.

I'm about to use Nova Evo ceramic on 3 cars and am on the hunt for some good one use microfibre for leveling the coating. Costco yellow ones used to be good value, but they changed and now they scratch the paint.
__________________
Proud owner of the ugliest Ford ever made
fordomatic is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 12:57 PM   #1644
FTE217
T3/Sprint8
Donating Member2
 
FTE217's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 16,548
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Fordo, Evo ceramic sounds good - I'll be keen what you think.
Yer I was going to buy some more general microfibres but at the same time I still have a bundle next one.
I think DFB has posted up heaps of other good choices.

Re "time" - yer back a number of years ago I did just what you do, after dinner evening till early hours, way to do it keep the peace with the Boss plus she's snoring away on the couch lol just perfect !
I've been alot busier since and looking forward getting back into that routine, why I'm re arranging the man cave as well shortly, condense clean up throw out alot of unused old products, other garb and re set new shelving, more lighting happy days I'll be into more regular again.
__________________
Tickfords T3/TS50 '02
Sprint8 manual Sept 24 '16
Daily Macan GTS
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Abraham Lincoln"
FTE217 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 05:47 PM   #1645
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by fordomatic View Post
My order arrived last night, very similar to yours.

I'm about to use Nova Evo ceramic on 3 cars and am on the hunt for some good one use microfibre for leveling the coating. Costco yellow ones used to be good value, but they changed and now they scratch the paint.
I'm not sure how these compare to Costco in terms of price, but I was using Edgeless 245 Towels for coatings -

$1.95 Each -
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...rofibre-towel/

$1.75 Each when bought in bulk-
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...towel-25-pack/

These are the same towel but work out at $1.33 Each-
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...towel-24-pack/

I'm using Edgeless 300's for coatings now, $2.95 / $2.65 -
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...tailing-towel/
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...towel-10-pack/
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 06:04 PM   #1646
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by FTE217 View Post
Fordo, Evo ceramic sounds good - I'll be keen what you think.
Yer I was going to buy some more general microfibres but at the same time I still have a bundle next one.
I think DFB has posted up heaps of other good choices.

Re "time" - yer back a number of years ago I did just what you do, after dinner evening till early hours, way to do it keep the peace with the Boss plus she's snoring away on the couch lol just perfect !
I've been alot busier since and looking forward getting back into that routine, why I'm re arranging the man cave as well shortly, condense clean up throw out alot of unused old products, other garb and re set new shelving, more lighting happy days I'll be into more regular again.
These are my favorite GP towels, they are a touch bigger than a lot of towels making them great for interior cleaning, dirty jobs, engine bays ect. They are cheap enough to beat them up at the same time as being decently durable.

https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...l-41cm-x-69cm/
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...cm-pack-of-10/





The green ones I have been using for interior cleaning for a long time now, they have done very well with the use they have had.

The grey ones I use for dirty jobs, wheel arch dressing, cleaning excessively dirty areas, dirty engine bays, counter top cleaning ect. These towels are given a beating and are holding up to it.

The blue ones are what I grab when I just need a towel but don't see the sort of dirt the grey ones. The red ones are for "my" engine bays (as in already clean, I know I know).

The purple and orange ones cop the most though, these are for the kitchen.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 06:40 PM   #1647
fordomatic
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
fordomatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
Posts: 8,811
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Awesome mate, cheap as, they don’t mark the paint?

I’ve got a heap of concours 4 season ones that I don’t want to waste on one use haha

Thanks heaps

Quote:
Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6 View Post
I'm not sure how these compare to Costco in terms of price, but I was using Edgeless 245 Towels for coatings -

$1.95 Each -
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...rofibre-towel/

$1.75 Each when bought in bulk-
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...towel-25-pack/

These are the same towel but work out at $1.33 Each-
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...towel-24-pack/

I'm using Edgeless 300's for coatings now, $2.95 / $2.65 -
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...tailing-towel/
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...towel-10-pack/
__________________
Proud owner of the ugliest Ford ever made
fordomatic is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 18-05-2022, 07:29 PM   #1648
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,560
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by fordomatic View Post
Awesome mate, cheap as, they don’t mark the paint?

I’ve got a heap of concours 4 season ones that I don’t want to waste on one use haha

Thanks heaps
I quite like the 4-Season towels, at $7.25 each they are a touch expensive to be single-use towels.

It's strange that Waxit don't focus more attention on towels. While they have a small range of good towels, they just don't have the range that other outlets have. I also don't quite know why Waxit bother selling Kranzle pressure washers without also offering the corresponding upgrades to nozzles, wands, hoses and guns.

My use of ceramics is limited to DLUX on trim and NV Wheel on the Mustang's matte black wheels, so I can't really comment with regards to paint.





However, those Green Edgeless 245 were OG's coating towel for a number of years, if they met his criteria, then I see no reason why they wouldn't be up to the task.

He now uses Edgeless Pearl's which are 320gsm, however they are more expensive at $4.95 / $4.70.

https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...owel-ice-grey/
https://carcareco.com.au/product/the...e-grey-5-pack/

I have also seen these used for coating removal too, although I don't know I would-

https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...penser-50-pack

With CarCareCo, they are the Australian distributor of The Rag Company so tend to have a more extensive range of towels and offer bulk discounts.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is online now   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 18-05-2022, 08:36 PM   #1649
fiestaz
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
fiestaz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,128
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

i30 went in for a service today. Partner specifically asks them not to wash it (even though it was filthy). They washed it.
__________________
2016 Mazda 3 SP25 GT
2019 Hyundai i30 Active.
fiestaz is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 18-05-2022, 08:38 PM   #1650
the_scotsman
MY21.5 Mustang GT
 
the_scotsman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Shoalhaven, NSW
Posts: 2,450
Default Re: Car Detailing - What products are your go to?

Quote:
Originally Posted by fiestaz View Post
i30 went in for a service today. Partner specifically asks them not to wash it (even though it was filthy). They washed it.
Urgh, that's a nightmare. I cringe when I see them washing cars.
__________________
2021 Mustang GT in Rapid Red | XDA-Developers Assistant Admin
the_scotsman is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 08:28 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL