Base cleaning products

[Rick101]

Hi,

Finally got something decent on the drive again.
My cleaning stuff is half or nearly all gone. Just wondering is there were any base definites I should have on hand.

I'm not too arsed about detailing as it's a daily but I do wash it regularly and want to make that process as easy as possible.

Main products I use are Autoglym. Shampoo, fast glass etc. I have Bilt Hamber for the wheels which works well but I'm going to change the spray nozzle for a wide mist rather than a straight squirt.

Maybe once a quarter I'll get the pressure washer out and start with a snow foam. I was recommended Autoglym Polar. Not a fan. Seems to drop off the car as water then instantly turn to solid as it sits on the driveway for days.

Any suggestions on products? £50 max.

Car is lotus btw, so fibreglass.

[Crafty_]

Bilt Hamber Snowfoam & Shampoo are good. The Shampoo you only need maybe 10ml for a bucket, the bottle is small but will last ages when used in correct amount.

Not much wrong with Autogylm super resin polish or Bilt Hamber doublespeed wax if you are inclined to go that way.

If you want less work, look at Sonax BSD (Brilliant Shine Detailer), it crosses the line between a quick detailer and wax. leave the car wet, one squirt per panel and it'll give some protection and a bit of beading for a while.

[Rick101]

Cool, thanks.

Liked the BH so will go with that.

That's the Auto foam and Auto Wash I think.
Pretty sure I've got AG Resin Polish somewhere.

Any tips on drying? I use a couple of plush towels at the moment but the shape of the car makes it difficult to dry properly.

I've read about wet sprays as you've mentioned about and also I think you can get air blowers?
Any advice on drying?

Thanks.

Edited by Rick101 on Saturday 20th February 12:13

[Crafty_]

If I am using it I wash, rinse off and maybe dry it a little if there is a lot of "standing" water.

I found this video, as usual its a lot of waffle and then a demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsM_34_CIP4

I know some water it down a little to make it spread better. Be worth a look on detailing world for tips.

[Belle427]

I use a small hand held Ryobi blower vac, helps a lot with drying. I do have the batteries for my drills already but they are not terribly expensive and others are available.
Saves a lot of unnecessary towel contact with the paintwork.

[belleair302]

Get a small electric motorcycle dryer for about £100. Dries a car in about ten mins and no drips.

[Rick101]

Can't really see there is much to these dryers.

Any reason a simple £10 hairdryer wouldn't do the same job?

Like most hobby stuff one you start getting to the higher end the pricing can be quite extraordinary!


https://www.detailingwiki.org/detailing-miscellane...

[KingofKong]

I use a generic version of this - KATSU Tools 100140 500W Electric Air Leaf Dust Blower KATSU Tools https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MTSDYH8/ref=cm_sw_r... via @AmazonUK

[Rick101]

KingofKong said:

I use a generic version of this - KATSU Tools 100140 500W Electric Air Leaf Dust Blower KATSU Tools https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MTSDYH8/ref=cm_sw_r... via @AmazonUK

Looks decent for the money.

Short cord but I could probably sort that out.

[Gio G]

What you need is a pet dryer.. eBay has a decent choice.. some are quite powerful. Used one for the last 5 years, more around winter time.

G

[Summit_Detailing]

Gio G said:

What you need is a pet dryer.. eBay has a decent choice.. some are quite powerful. Used one for the last 5 years, more around winter time.

G

^^^This, c.£50, mine is around 5yrs old too and is used pretty much daily.

Cheers,

Chris

[juice]

Gio G said:

What you need is a pet dryer.. eBay has a decent choice.. some are quite powerful. Used one for the last 5 years, more around winter time.

G

I googled that...

WTAF ??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dog-Dryer-Accessories-W...