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Yep, hoses is where kinky is no fun
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Yep a cheapie bunnings hose is killing the car wash fun right now. I really need to replace it.
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I looked enthusiastically, only to discover that (…cue sarcastic surprise) the 5 litre Wheely Clean does not presently exist on their site. Twenty litres, unless a couple of others here are seriously interested in splitting, is just too much for one person with a casual hobby.
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I don't use much mainline stuff. Final Inspection for me, Australian made and owned, ships to the US now. Their wheel cleaner is pure magic.
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Nuts we get excited about buying more products lol.......
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what can i use to clean my seats in my pj ranger?
they are in good condition, however a bit grubby. thanks |
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I directed her to Bowden's Fabra Cadabra. https://www.bowdensown.com.au/fabra-cadabra They even have a short video on how to use it.
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After using the bissell today, it’s a great investment for car seats and car interiors. Along with smaller jobs around the home (lounge, small rug). I would recommend that. But also as above fabracadra is good too.
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BA GT 5.88 litres of Modular Boss Powered Muscle 300++ RWKW N/A on 98 octane on any dyno, happy or sad, on any day, with any operator you choose - 12.39@115.5 full weight |
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I wanted to buy this product but couldn't find a way to get it here cheaply from the USA.
Looks to work amazingly well in the videos I have seen on it. ![]()
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With Spray Sealants and Ceramic coatings being so popular, it's easy to forget the effectiveness of a good old fashioned wax.
https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...-insulator-wax ![]() Don't be fooled by the plain packaging, Collinite Insulator Wax is an extremely durable product that supplies exceptional gloss. It can be applied by hand or machine and will give 5 - 6 months protection. In colder weather, this liquid wax tends to solidify so should be warmed under hot running water before use. It's also important to apply thinly, otherwise the buff off process will be hard. ![]()
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https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...ofoam-500ml-1l
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Thanks for that I did not know of that one.
There are so many products out there.
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Hi DFB, what sponges do you use when washing? Love your work great thread guys!
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PS: This thread should come with a warning label that it "will cost viewers several hundred dollars upon viewing"...
Not sure where my tally is up to but have bought several bowdens buckets, dolly, microfibres, sponges and various other products. I thought my cleaning cabinet and quality of car cleaning was pretty good but was I wrong! <a href="https://ibb.co/9VKpzSv"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/HxwK132/thumbnail-20200508-183725.jpg" alt="thumbnail-20200508-183725" border="0"></a> ![]() ![]()
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mate don't judge yourself so harsh lol.....
Your looking pretty good to me and I'm sure others will agree from your set up. Oh for sure the wallet cops a pounding but worth every single cent for loved ones and mental therapy LOL.....
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For those who are looking, next Saturday (October 3) Aldi are selling some car cleaning stuff including one of those extendable windscreen cleaners:
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...g-accessories/ At $5.99 you can't go wrong! |
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![]() I have a bit of collection of wash mitts, I'm sure that isn't a surprise to many here. ![]() Firstly, I have been using these CASCADE Microfiber Wash Mitts from Waxit for a while now. https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...ncours-cascade ![]() Next up, these Microfiber Mitts from CarPro are excellent. I like how I can slip them on and off easily and that they are supremely soft. https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...icrofiber-mitt ![]() ![]() Next, The Rag Company CYCLONE 10X Wash Pad. These are expensive but are a worth the price, being made of high quality materials. https://detailingshed.com.au/collect...emium-wash-pad ![]() ![]() ![]() I also use these Bowden's microfibre sponges as a addition to my wash bucket when I have extremely dirty lower panels and side skirts. The design of these has changed since I purchased these although the below link are similar. https://www.bowdensown.com.au/muffy-sponge ![]() After use, I always wash then air dry indoors before storing in a dust proof container. ![]()
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Absolutely beautiful cars you have there. LOVE the garage too! ![]() ![]()
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![]() Bowdens Happy Ending is another similar product. https://www.bowdensown.com.au/happy-ending
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Hey DFB, got a challenge for you. And knowing the type of guy you are, you'll relish this task
![]() Seems to me like you have a range of products for each step of the cleaning process; some because you're trialling out different products, and some because you have a different product depending upon the exact issue that needs addressing. What I'm interested in, if you had to pick one product for each step of a general clean, ie a once a week or fortnight clean, what would be the go to product for that step? Are you able to provide a step by step guide, showing us pics of each product and how you use it, and a link to where we may be able to purchase that product? If you like, a dumbies guide to getting a great result. Look forward to seeing what you recommend, if you accept the challenge!
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Leave it with me and stay tuned.
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do you guys get much work in the rat rod field?
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What would you guys recommend to get out swirl marks with a DA?
Regular polishes won’t get them out. Need something a bit stronger. |
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https://www.waxit.com.au/collections...-step-compound ![]() Meguire's Ultimate Compound should do the trick too, although S20 is much more forgiving. https://www.meguiars.com.au/product/ultimate-compound/
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So my car has: 2 x Coats of Collonite #845 1 x Fully Slick 2 x Happy Ending (one after another) OMG my paint feels like glass with oil over it. It is just so slipy it's rediculous. I put sheets over my car at the moment because I'm not using it, and it nearly impossible for them to stay on.
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