Product Guide: What do you need after Opti Coat/Guard

[CU2MIKE]

Originally Posted by kwood9000

I think my 3000 psi pressure washer may be a bit much.

What sort of pressure washer and foam cannon do you use?

I use an electric one, Karcher 5.85M, it's one of the higher end consumer units that comes with a metal pump. I can't be using a gas powered unit after all, my neighbors would hate me if I did every other morning at 7am, lol.

Foam cannon I use this one called Auto Glos, forum member and fellow detailer autoaesthetica is the one who carries it.

[Hamza7]

Please note* that all products that Mike has listed above can be purchased at autoaesthetica, he is a user on this forum. Please PM him, he ships throughout the US and in Canada.

[kwood9000]

Originally Posted by CU2MIKE

I use an electric one, Karcher 5.85M, it's one of the higher end consumer units that comes with a metal pump. I can't be using a gas powered unit after all, my neighbors would hate me if I did every other morning at 7am, lol.

Foam cannon I use this one called Auto Glos, forum member and fellow detailer autoaesthetica is the one who carries it.

Would I need to get any special adapters to connect the foam cannon to the Karcher?

Thanks.

[CU2MIKE]

Originally Posted by kwood9000

Would I need to get any special adapters to connect the foam cannon to the Karcher?

Thanks.

Yup, you'll need an adapter, here it is
http://www.pwmall.com/p-139832-bay_k...ing-brass.aspx
You'll need this as well
http://www.pwmall.com/p-133176-14075...ple-brass.aspx

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by driv3r

actually, the proper method is the three (3) bucket method. this prevents any dirt/grime from the wheels, which are always the dirtiest parts of the car, from getting onto your paint.

1. strictly for wheels
2. shampoo only
3. rinse water

if you can get past the blatant product promotion, this video is quite helpful

What type of liquid did he use to dry the car off? Some kind cax?

[autoaesthetica]

Originally Posted by driv3r

actually, the proper method is the three (3) bucket method. this prevents any dirt/grime from the wheels, which are always the dirtiest parts of the car, from getting onto your paint.

1. strictly for wheels
2. shampoo only
3. rinse water

if you can get past the blatant product promotion, this video is quite helpful

Using separate wheel materials is not new practice and should otherwise be observed by everyone. I would recommend a lighter colored bucket and materals over a black one for the simple purpose that even though it will darken over time, being able to tell if a rock or jagged tar glob gets stuck in your brush or mitts is priceless when you consider the damage of scratching a rim.


The faux sheepskin mitt he uses marrs the snot out of medium and soft paints - its acrylic, but I would be willing to bet he sells this with this line.

The other thing not mentioned is the fact that regular sealant wax users will probably have a shorter life of protection with the foam gun. Think about it, soaps are designed to remove dirt and oil. Wax is a lipid by nature. Constant hand washing over time removes body oil and dries your hands - same idea but with non living things.



Its not a new practice to use a QD or a spray wax to avoid water spotting - OC/OG coated or not, you guys should be using a quality QD to add slickness to the paint while drying. Though I would be very carefull driving around the block after drying, you will be rewiping a street dusted car which in some ways may not be the best idea...

[hankster]

Originally Posted by CU2MIKE

... I cheat by using a pressure washer and foam cannon, lol.

how do you cheat - how do you use the pressure washer and foam cannon in the cleaning process? I'm only now learning about proper cleaning and I've read threads about foam cannons and threads about 2-bucket method but I haven't come across a discussion that puts the two together.

[CU2MIKE]

Originally Posted by hankster

how do you cheat - how do you use the pressure washer and foam cannon in the cleaning process? I'm only now learning about proper cleaning and I've read threads about foam cannons and threads about 2-bucket method but I haven't come across a discussion that puts the two together.

The whole reason detailers use pressure washer and foam cannon is because this combo will produce foam so thick it's similar to shaving creme.

What this does is it knocks loose and takes down majority of the dirt, thus reducing the chance of marring and swirling up the paint during the actual 2 bucket method (It also allows me to get a little sloppier with my 2BM technique), that's why I said I "cheat"

[Re~Mix]

Mike, car was scratched (see thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12827 )

Any recommendations. It does not look too deep and perhaps didn't mess up the full depth of the opticoat.

[KlafKoon]

Originally Posted by CU2MIKE

I use an electric one, Karcher 5.85M, it's one of the higher end consumer units that comes with a metal pump. I can't be using a gas powered unit after all, my neighbors would hate me if I did every other morning at 7am, lol.

Foam cannon I use this one called Auto Glos, forum member and fellow detailer autoaesthetica is the one who carries it.

Mike, new respect for you! I just picked up a Karcher 5.85m off craigslist for a great price. I didn't expect that thing to weigh as much as it does. I commend you for lugging that thing around. Luckily it works great and hopefully will for a long time from now.

[l0xns0cks]

Thanks for the terrific list, Mike. Will be trying this after I get my opticoat installed

[autoaesthetica]

Would you guys like me to just build maintenance product kits that WE KNOW work perfectly with subaru and toyota vehicles for your aftercare?(Both coated and non coated)


Interior and Exterior Kits?

Say the word - and I can build them for you guys.

[kaisernaut]

Originally Posted by autoaesthetica

Would you guys like me to just build maintenance product kits that WE KNOW work perfectly with subaru and toyota vehicles for your aftercare?(Both coated and non coated)


Interior and Exterior Kits?

Say the word - and I can build them for you guys.

Yes please!

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by kaisernaut

Yes please!

Seconded.