The Official Car Care Thread

[syntax]

hey guys didnt have time to read thru but im looking for a good foam gun jus for the average joe

[pioneer]

I think Karim could link you up on one


Also any definite price on the Autoglym HD wax?

Gonna need it soon

[pioneer]

And where can I can a DA hook & loop backing plate for 6.5" pads?

[nemesis]

Any of those Gilmour guns works fine on a hose once you've got more than 40psi. They're about 60USD. If you're looking for a foam gun for use with a pressure washer it will cost you a lot more, but work better.



Pioneer : You're going to need to order that plate i believe.
And the HDwax is 660 at Carplus I believe.

[Karim Khan]

The key to getting great foam is in the foaming solution you use. Not all solution will be able to give you best results

[Karim Khan]

I have got some new detailing stuff can wait to try it out !!!

[pioneer]

Where can I get detailing brushes locally?

[Rory Phoulorie]

Where can I get detailing brushes locally?

Try Car Plus on Cipero Street in San Fernando. I believe I saw some there a couple weeks ago.

[gastly369]

any one ever use this ?
http://www.amazon.com/Protection-Film-H ... light+film

[Karim Khan]

^^ The 3m films are great. The only problem you would have in TnT is getting it properly installed

[shaneelal]

Also, there are some persons who say over time the area with the 3M film remains looking new while the rest of the paint on the car may fade. Guess it depends how well you keep your vehicle.

[rspann]

Mr Karim,what is a good polish /wax to use on a boat?The 3m not really so good,two wash and it gone.I would like to get something that would last a little longer,also using a machine is not a problem.
BTW the boat is not painted it's gelcoat.

[pioneer]

Where sells this?

[Karim Khan]

The 3m Marine line suppose to be the benchmark. Locally i recommend you check Peakes boat yard.
If you dont like the 3M marine line then i would not suggest the Meguiar's Marine line. Between the Meguiars and the 3M marine line people in the US mostly go for the 3M .

That being said, do a google or Amazon search for Gel Coat Labs Bow to Stern Vessel Care Products. Its manufactured by Four Star Products. According to their website - The OEM Marine Division of Four Star Products supplies maintenance and polish products to some of the world's best boat manufacturers.

So try it and see if you like it.

I have never used the Gel Coats Labs products and i am recommended it based on the reviews that i have read. So if you try it please write a little review of the product.

[equipped2ripp]

Where sells this?

I have that, it's the same thing as the Meguiar's Brake Dust Barrier.

[Karim Khan]

Where sells this?

The last person who i saw had this was Equipped2ripp. You can ask him if he still has any in stock.

Also AutoGlym has an Alloy Wheel Seal. You should also check that out and the Smart Wax Rim Wax

[equipped2ripp]

lol, no it's just one can I got...

[cinco]

The 3m Marine line suppose to be the benchmark. Locally i recommend you check Peakes boat yard.
If you dont like the 3M marine line then i would not suggest the Meguiar's Marine line. Between the Meguiars and the 3M marine line people in the US mostly go for the 3M .

That being said, do a google or Amazon search for Gel Coat Labs Bow to Stern Vessel Care Products. Its manufactured by Four Star Products. According to their website - The OEM Marine Division of Four Star Products supplies maintenance and polish products to some of the world's best boat manufacturers.

So try it and see if you like it.

I have never used the Gel Coats Labs products and i am recommended it based on the reviews that i have read. So if you try it please write a little review of the product.

http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/insulator-wax/
this is epic wax rite hurr for boats

[pioneer]

Where can I get detailing brushes locally?

Try Car Plus on Cipero Street in San Fernando. I believe I saw some there a couple weeks ago.

Thanks will give them a check next weekend

[rspann]

Thanks Karim and Cinco for the info.

[TRENDSETA]

Where sells this?

I have that, it's the same thing as the Meguiar's Brake Dust Barrier.

Any chance you have reviews on the Meguiars Brake Dust Barrier?
On my last pickup of products i saw and considered it but put it back down because i think i may be addicted to car care products - i have two boxes full of meguiars products alone already

[Aaron 2NR]

used it on my hilux and benz...amazing product..

[M_2NR]

Where sells this?

The last person who i saw had this was Equipped2ripp. You can ask him if he still has any in stock.

Also AutoGlym has an Alloy Wheel Seal. You should also check that out and the Smart Wax Rim Wax

can't remember if I saw right but I think Xtra Foods GB (yes I kid u not) might have in the furthest aisle to the right. If I go back anytime again I'll check.

[gastly369]

^^ The 3m films are great. The only problem you would have in TnT is getting it properly installed

buying it just for my headlights

shouldn't be hard to install

[M_2NR]

^^ The 3m films are great. The only problem you would have in TnT is getting it properly installed

buying it just for my headlights

shouldn't be hard to install

when u get it, see if it resembles something like zagg or those clear shields for phones. That soap+water install is quite similar to what is needed.

Only thing is, they (zagg,etc.) are quite easily stained and are prone to discoloring. I'd like to see how these hold up vs those they use on devices.

[gastly369]

yep car supose to go into body shop for touch ups and installation of the new headlights tmrw. should get the 3m stuff sometime nextweek

[nemesis]

The key to getting great foam is in the foaming solution you use. Not all solution will be able to give you best results

The chemical guys stuff working pretty good for me.

I have got some new detailing stuff can wait to try it out !!!

Not you alone. Got some stuff that I'm quite excited about. Just got to a wait a little.

Where sells this?

I have that, it's the same thing as the Meguiar's Brake Dust Barrier.

Any chance you have reviews on the Meguiars Brake Dust Barrier?
On my last pickup of products i saw and considered it but put it back down because i think i may be addicted to car care products - i have two boxes full of meguiars products alone already

Saw some reviews online stating that the Armorall was leaving a sticky finish. Anyone had this experience?

If you're willing to spend the time to wipe on/off something the Chemical Guys wheel guard works pretty well.

[Karim Khan]

Agreed the Chemical Guys work great !

The Meguiars Brake Dust Barrier is also a nice product for its purpose.

[Karim Khan]

For the snow

[MG Man]

Karim I'd hire you if you did this to my car while wearing a mankini