DFB's Car Wash Guide

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-09-2020, 03:00 PM

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DFB's Car Wash Guide

bangm001 · 29-09-2020, 03:47 PM

Your a champion mate many thanks!!!

There are many cheaper options for detailing brushes on ebay EG: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5pcs-Car...frcectupt=true

What are your thoughts?

**kcodezd** · 29-09-2020, 05:05 PM

Admin can we make this a sticky, Please?

BENT_8 · 29-09-2020, 05:31 PM

Umm...you missed a spot.

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-09-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bangm001

Your a champion mate many thanks!!!

There are many cheaper options for detailing brushes on ebay EG: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5pcs-Car...frcectupt=true

What are your thoughts?

I think they would worth a shot.

So many detailing products, tools in particular, are re-branded across many different companies. Those linked brushes look similar to a number of different brands.

whynot · 29-09-2020, 06:09 PM

Great post. Thanks.

How do you keep the joins in the dash and centre console clean? Is it vacuum and then brush?

And what is your technique for the carpets?

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-09-2020, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whynot

Great post. Thanks.

How do you keep the joins in the dash and centre console clean? Is it vacuum and then brush?

And what is your technique for the carpets?

I use a vacuum and a ultra soft detailing brush areas like that. The brush lifts the dust/debris and the vac sucks them up as I go. I will do this every now and then to keep on top of it.

For carpet, I simply use a vacuum with a brush or crevice attachment. A stiff brush will also be used for stubborn areas to lift the debris from the carpet before being vacuumed up.

tweeked · 29-09-2020, 06:46 PM

Awesome. I love washing the car but I just struggle getting the that last level of detailing.

mondeomatureguy · 29-09-2020, 07:37 PM

you can buy a detailing brush kit from Godfreys its called Clean Up car Accessory Kit.
Its got a mini hand turbo tool and a mini vac kit, dusting brush etc.

bangm001 · 29-09-2020, 08:59 PM

Hi mate, sorry another question. I have always used meguiars "quik detailer" for clay bar application as well as a post wash lubricant for wiping dry. These come in 473mL and are usually approx $17.00 per bottle. Can I ask what the difference is between the "last touch meguiars" compared to the quik detailer?? Sparesbox have it at a pretty good price in bulk right now thats all:
ebay.com.au/itm/Meguiars-Last-Touch-Spray-Detailer-3-8L-D15501/152935052991?epid=11017017341&hash=item239ba3b6bf: g:N54AAOSwi8xaCd6p

**DFB FGXR6** · 29-09-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bangm001

Hi mate, sorry another question. I have always used meguiars "quik detailer" for clay bar application as well as a post wash lubricant for wiping dry. These come in 473mL and are usually approx $17.00 per bottle. Can I ask what the difference is between the "last touch meguiars" compared to the quik detailer?? Sparesbox have it at a pretty good price in bulk right now thats all:
ebay.com.au/itm/Meguiars-Last-Touch-Spray-Detailer-3-8L-D15501/152935052991?epid=11017017341&hash=item239ba3b6bf: g:N54AAOSwi8xaCd6p

I am assuming either of these is the one you are referring to -
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...73ml/1503.html
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...&sz=60&start=2

Researching the answer to this question, I came up with the following quote -
"Last Touch, it has more gloss and leaves a very slick paint finish in comparison to Quik Detailer."

Despite being good value for money, for me, I think Meguiar's have far too many overlapping products, making it confusing to select the right one for the job. For example, Meguiar's have at least four different quick detailers on the market. Why?

sneaky · 30-09-2020, 06:10 AM

Great work and awesome results!!

I think I would need longer weekends to do this, looks like two days just wouldn't cut it.

bangm001 · 30-09-2020, 10:40 AM

Thanks DFB, it was the top one on the 2 attachments you sent that I have been using, i think i first used it as i bought a meguiars quick detailer and clay bar kit. Im quite happy with that product and have used it for many years now.

I have however just ordered the last touch meguiars (3.8L) from Sparesbox for $47.00 delivered!

**fordomatic** · 30-09-2020, 11:31 AM

Great write up mate. The only thing I would add, which you touched on, is if you are foaming before a wash you should foam, let it soak for 5 or so minutes, rinse off and then use the two bucket method. Only sponge with the foam on the car if it's a little dusty, not dirty.

As you said, your cars barely get dirty but I see so many budding detailers think that foaming the car is actually a wash and then they rinse it off and dry the vehicle, causing lots of damage to the paint.

How good is 303, i've picked a bottle up from supercheap for $14 before, such good value.

Im giving the colourlock leather treatment a go at the moment as i've heard great things. Looking forward to seeing how it performs on old leather.

**DFB FGXR6** · 30-09-2020, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sneaky

Great work and awesome results!!

I think I would need longer weekends to do this, looks like two days just wouldn't cut it.

The above process takes me about 2 - 2.5hrs.

One one hand, the car isn't particularly "dirty" so shouldn't take long.

On the other hand, I am hardly rushing, I take my time and unwind whilst doing it.

**DFB FGXR6** · 30-09-2020, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bangm001

Thanks DFB, it was the top one on the 2 attachments you sent that I have been using, i think i first used it as i bought a meguiars quick detailer and clay bar kit. Im quite happy with that product and have used it for many years now.

I have however just ordered the last touch meguiars (3.8L) from Sparesbox for $47.00 delivered!

That's a great price for the Last Touch, looks like I am going shopping tonight!

bangm001 · 01-10-2020, 09:17 AM

Received the last touch this morning! Overnight delivery from Sparesbox!!!!!!