Evolvd
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- 2021 Shelby GT500
Honestly I would just recommend perusing some YouTube detailing pages like Obsessed Garage, Pan the Organizer, DIY Detail, Auto Fanatic, etc. You don’t need to watch every video but search for the titles that catch your interest. You’ll learn a lot about what the pros and weekend warriors do and what products they love, and most importantly, how to use them correctly.I'm sitting here drinking a beer after work and wondering what in discussion hell have I opened here. Still appreciate all the replies and info and honestly telling me an idiot for prior decisions. I can accept the criticism , so I appreciate everybody's responses and such.
So I will be sorting through everything as far as options, opinions, facts, spreadsheets, There are spreadsheets right? Techniques, products, ph balance, clay or no clay, anti glazing stuff, nobody has mentioned glass cleaner..what the heck guys/gals.
From what I have quickly learned. Chemical Guys sucks a big one, my neighbors a liar and see that now. Although the wash bucket I bought as the kit doesn't leak and there is a top. I filled it half way and shook the fuck outa it, no leaks. The cheap bucket with a cover is top notch. Thank you overseas manufacturers.
I'm going to throw throw the 1.1 orifice in my foam cannon and see how it works. Will be a mid week wash of just that and spraying to see how it does. I've been looking at the coochie gentle snow foam (ph neutral) as recommended. So I might try that next. (I spelled that wrong on purpose fyi).
I've seen the links on the drying towels, so im going to look into those. I also am looking at a short snub gun with quick connects and a new hose for the pressure washer , with quick disconnects. I can't stand having to move stuff around to accommodate for a short baby hose and gun I don't need to use.
I might have glossed over some things, but I don't have a dedicated barrel brush to get the inside of my painted wheels without removing them.
EDIT:: I forgot to ask, what type of tips do yall use for pressure washer? I think I need to order some.
As for glass cleaner, Stoner Invisible Glass is about the best I’ve found. It’s ammonia free which means it’s safe for tinted windows and when used properly it leaves no streaks behind. It comes in an aerosol can or a spray bottle. I have one of each as the can atomizes a lot of the product and it flashes too quickly in direct sun light.
For barrel brush I like the Microfiber Madness Incredibrush Flat. Its microfiber cover is removable and washable.
https://www.carpro-us.com/wash-mitts/microfiber-madness-incredibrush-flat/
For hoses I’d recommend Kobrajet. They aren’t cheap but they’re very well made and don’t kink. For stubby gun you can’t go wrong with the MTM Hydro SGS28. You can get them with an internal or external swivel which is very helpful to keep the hose from twisting into loops as you walk around.
Pair that gun with a Mosmatic 20 degree angled wand and an appropriately sized 40 degree nozzle and you’ll be golden.
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