Was this thread only on the old forum?
Got myself some of the Gyeon Mohs Q2 for the Subie. Some Uber towels, clay, prep and iron remover. Too bad we're going out of town this weekend to visit family for Easter.
Dat detailing thread, doe.
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Coogles has a white STI naow[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:12 am Wait... what Subie?
Also, we never started a new detailing thread.
Much stuff was lost in the burnination of DFD v1.0
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I should probably actually wash my car at some point
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I've got a bunch of Adam's products. Went nuts with my first order checking some of their stuff out. I'll likely only refill a couple of things when I reorder and then try out some other brands. Right now I order their Detail spray by the gallon.
I wash the car once every 4 months or so. I wash, use an Adam's glaze to fill microscratches, then Americana Wax over that. Then detail spray to wipe it down. Basically a waterless wash.
I'm about to Cquartz my wheels when I find the time to take them off, polish out a few of the scratches and really deep clean them.
I wash the car once every 4 months or so. I wash, use an Adam's glaze to fill microscratches, then Americana Wax over that. Then detail spray to wipe it down. Basically a waterless wash.
I'm about to Cquartz my wheels when I find the time to take them off, polish out a few of the scratches and really deep clean them.
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I'm gonna drive to Philly and wash it for youJohnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:13 amCoogles has a white STI naow[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:12 am Wait... what Subie?
Also, we never started a new detailing thread.
Much stuff was lost in the burnination of DFD v1.0
Red, white, and blue on this forum. MURICA. Well, Japan, but MURICA.
I should probably actually wash my car at some point
Dude. washed and detailed his rental car. You're slacking. No excuses! The tractor deserves to look beautiful!Johnny_P wrote:Coogles has a white STI naow[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:12 am Wait... what Subie?
Also, we never started a new detailing thread.
Much stuff was lost in the burnination of DFD v1.0
Red, white, and blue on this forum. MURICA. Well, Japan, but MURICA.
I should probably actually wash my car at some point
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The hard part is I have nowhere to get water from. Unless I get one of those home depot water spray bottle things and a giant reserve of clean and soapy water to use. How do you wash a car without access to a hose?
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I used to take the GTI through the $5 scratch and dent wash NFG, but man that really dicked up the paint after a few times. Subie paint is too thin for that, and I can't do it anyway because of the wing and side skirts.
Hand washing only.
Hand washing only.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:37 amCan you run a hose out the basement window or something?
For you, the best option would probably be a touchless wash, then get some no-rinse wash and some microfiber.
Touchless washes use more harsh chemicals that'll kill your layer of wax, but get back home and give it a wipe down with some spray sealant and you're good to go.
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I have a front spigot, and a hose even. But parking is on the opposite side of the street from the house, so the hose would get run over as cars go down the block. That's assuming I even get the spot right across from the house though.[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:37 amCan you run a hose out the basement window or something?
For you, the best option would probably be a touchless wash, then get some no-rinse wash and some microfiber.
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You don't have any of those self car washes near you? With the sprayer and shitty foaming brush? When I lived in my apt I had two 5 gallon buckets and I fill the one with water for rinse and the other with water/soap. I'd drive to the car wash pay the $1.50 or whatever for 3 mins of water to soak car, hand wash, another 3 mins of water to rinse car. I still do that now in the winter, I fill the buckets with warm water to help with my hands freezing.
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Uh, no. It's a 4" or so curb. But the sidewalk is only one square wide right in front of my house.[user not found] wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:50 amCrub low enough to park on the sidewalk and wash?
https://goo.gl/maps/xUo15Tk1Km82
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I've been debating doing this. Would need water tanks though, it'll slosh out of the buckets for sure. The closest self service wash bay is in Roxborough, like 30 minute drive.dtraill27 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:58 amYou don't have any of those self car washes near you? With the sprayer and shitty foaming brush? When I lived in my apt I had two 5 gallon buckets and I fill the one with water for rinse and the other with water/soap. I'd drive to the car wash pay the $1.50 or whatever for 3 mins of water to soak car, hand wash, another 3 mins of water to rinse car. I still do that now in the winter, I fill the buckets with warm water to help with my hands freezing.
I might just get a cart and make my own car wash dolly. That would honestly be the easiest thing to do.
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I just bought two cheap buckets at lowes and then these lids:Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:04 amI've been debating doing this. Would need water tanks though, it'll slosh out of the buckets for sure. The closest self service wash bay is in Roxborough, like 30 minute drive.dtraill27 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:58 am
You don't have any of those self car washes near you? With the sprayer and shitty foaming brush? When I lived in my apt I had two 5 gallon buckets and I fill the one with water for rinse and the other with water/soap. I'd drive to the car wash pay the $1.50 or whatever for 3 mins of water to soak car, hand wash, another 3 mins of water to rinse car. I still do that now in the winter, I fill the buckets with warm water to help with my hands freezing.
I might just get a cart and make my own car wash dolly. That would honestly be the easiest thing to do.
https://www.amazon.com/Gamma2-4123-Gamm ... bucket+lid
OR you could get a pump, attach your hose, and park by the Delaware
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2x 5-gal buckets with lids plus a 2 gallon garden sprayer might do the trick. 12 gallons of water.dtraill27 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:09 amI just bought two cheap buckets at lowes and then these lids:Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:04 am
I've been debating doing this. Would need water tanks though, it'll slosh out of the buckets for sure. The closest self service wash bay is in Roxborough, like 30 minute drive.
I might just get a cart and make my own car wash dolly. That would honestly be the easiest thing to do.
https://www.amazon.com/Gamma2-4123-Gamm ... bucket+lid
OR you could get a pump, attach your hose, and park by the Delaware
One bucket would be for soap, one for fresh water I guess? Or maybe just reserve for the spray down to get all the soap off.
Maybe a 3rd bucket then, if I do the "correct" 2-bucket method.
Hm. Would only be like $60 in supplies for that.
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Oreo lidsdtraill27 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:09 amI just bought two cheap buckets at lowes and then these lids:Johnny_P wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:04 am
I've been debating doing this. Would need water tanks though, it'll slosh out of the buckets for sure. The closest self service wash bay is in Roxborough, like 30 minute drive.
I might just get a cart and make my own car wash dolly. That would honestly be the easiest thing to do.
https://www.amazon.com/Gamma2-4123-Gamm ... bucket+lid
OR you could get a pump, attach your hose, and park by the Delaware
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I just clayed sealed and waxed mine this week:
Sonax car wash
Chemical Guys clay and lube
Wolfgang Paint Sealant 3.0
Poorboys Natty Blue Carnuba
Sonax car wash
Chemical Guys clay and lube
Wolfgang Paint Sealant 3.0
Poorboys Natty Blue Carnuba
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The GTI got a brush wash from a local DIY place. Ill use quick detailer to keep it clean until then. NFG so long as its clean friday I dont care about the paint.
Im sure whenever I get a 15ish year old Miata I will have a fun weekend with the orbital.
Im sure whenever I get a 15ish year old Miata I will have a fun weekend with the orbital.
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There's a Sonax supplier near me, I haven't had the time but apparently I can get everything from them. I'm going to stop by and grab almost everything. Just bought a Simoniz power washer for cheap because it was opened and the box and microfiber towels are gone.