rduchateau2954
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Hi all,
Like the title says, I detailed for 8 years up until about two years ago. I had my favorite venders that sold me my favorite chemicals, pads, and other supplies. Clearly labeled, no sales pitch on the bottle, worked as they should. New stuff came out, I got free samples to try before committing money, etc etc.
It was simple, and before I left I bought a healthy supply of my favorites for my personal vehicles.
Now I'm out and there is a new to me rcsb outdoorsman in my driveway that got the quick and dirty from the stealership "detailers". I managed to find my clay bars at an auto body shop but I'm SOL with waxes/polishes etc.
Right off the bat is there anywhere I can get phosfloric acid?
What is a good water based dressing that I can use for the motor without it being greasy? The stuff I used left an almost matte finish that didn't attract dirt or leave your hands greasy.
What about a silicone based non aerosol dressing?
I used spray wax as a clay bar lubricant, is the spray wax on the store shelves the same or do I need to be looking at something else?
Lastly, and this is a big one, wax. I cannot believe how many waxes have labels entirely covered with print that do not have one word about what is actually inside the bottle.
I've been doing some reading here and came across this:
I can't really argue with those results but before I start hitting the buy buttons, what is the shelf life of this stuff? Where is the best place to buy?
Also, I might have to do some wet sanding/cutting on a spot on the bumper. What do you all recommend?
Sorry for the long post
Thanks,
Ryan
Like the title says, I detailed for 8 years up until about two years ago. I had my favorite venders that sold me my favorite chemicals, pads, and other supplies. Clearly labeled, no sales pitch on the bottle, worked as they should. New stuff came out, I got free samples to try before committing money, etc etc.
It was simple, and before I left I bought a healthy supply of my favorites for my personal vehicles.
Now I'm out and there is a new to me rcsb outdoorsman in my driveway that got the quick and dirty from the stealership "detailers". I managed to find my clay bars at an auto body shop but I'm SOL with waxes/polishes etc.
Right off the bat is there anywhere I can get phosfloric acid?
What is a good water based dressing that I can use for the motor without it being greasy? The stuff I used left an almost matte finish that didn't attract dirt or leave your hands greasy.
What about a silicone based non aerosol dressing?
I used spray wax as a clay bar lubricant, is the spray wax on the store shelves the same or do I need to be looking at something else?
Lastly, and this is a big one, wax. I cannot believe how many waxes have labels entirely covered with print that do not have one word about what is actually inside the bottle.
I've been doing some reading here and came across this:
I would check out the Menzerna 4500 finish (non cut) polish, or Optimum Finish polish, followed by Optimum Opti Seal, followed by Chemical guys Lava wax. I would always reach for 845, but on the Cherry paint work Lava makes the pearl pop.
Might seem like a lot of $$$, but you use way less product and achieve way better results.
Hard to get a good pic of the pearl, best shot I could get.
I can't really argue with those results but before I start hitting the buy buttons, what is the shelf life of this stuff? Where is the best place to buy?
Also, I might have to do some wet sanding/cutting on a spot on the bumper. What do you all recommend?
Sorry for the long post
Thanks,
Ryan