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Sexual Chocolate

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

A snowfoam doesn't have to cling in order to be a good product. Yes it should loosen dirt under where it's clinging and make it easier to remove but with Bilt Hamber foam it runs off, dragging the dirt with it.

Yeah that what's makes it good I suppose. The novelty of thick foam with the autobrite stuff wore off very quick for me.

I am actually looking forward to when the car gets proper filthy to see how well the Bilt Hamber stuff works.

Shlippery

For someone without access to a hose/powerwasher (in my apt) - would a hand pump sprayer be any use for snow foam? (specifically bilt hamber foam)

I've been using the two bucket method alright, but just wondering if anything can make life easier without a proper water source!

MetzgerMeister

Shlippery wrote: »

For someone without access to a hose/powerwasher (in my apt) - would a hand pump sprayer be any use for snow foam? (specifically bilt hamber foam)

I've been using the two bucket method alright, but just wondering if anything can make life easier without a proper water source!

I presume by "hand pump sprayer" you mean this:



It would be only ok. Ideally if you don't have access to water what you need is one of the following 8 litre sprayers to allow enough to cover the car without having to refill and you can do a mix in order to fill it and not have to do it again until it's empty which should be a good few washes:




D & D sell the 8 litre ones.

clubberlang12

Shlippery wrote: »

For someone without access to a hose/powerwasher (in my apt) - would a hand pump sprayer be any use for snow foam? (specifically bilt hamber foam)

I've been using the two bucket method alright, but just wondering if anything can make life easier without a proper water source!

So you've got 2 main forms of sprayers you can get. You can get a regular pump pressurized sprayer that sprays a wet solution which is perfect for citrus APC's, degreasers, etc. There's numerous brands with a number of sizes and all online stores will have some.

If you are specifically looking for a pressurized sprayer that will create a foam(as opposed to a wet solution) that you can use snow foams more to how a pressure washer would, I'd check of the IK range of foam sprayers. There is others such as Gloria, Marolex, Venus that also do foam sprayers but i think the IK range is the best of them. If wanting to do the whole car without having to refill sprayer look towards the larger IK 9 Foamer. The other beauty about the IK range is that they come with 3 interchangeable inner spray heads for changing the consistancy of the foam......dry, medium and wet. And of course, they can double as a pre-wash regular pressurised sprayer.

Shlippery

Cheers, yea, wasn't sure on the terminology. Meant something beyond a sprayer for gardening. I'll do some homework. Ideally wanted something to apply foam before going over with the two buckets.

The €25 8litre option seems reasonable, but probably wouldn't be great for the foam.

https://www.reflectautocare.ie/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=350 - was another one i'd spotted, maybe similar to the Ik 9?

thanks for the pointers!

[I've a Karcher K4 back in Galway, but not much use to me in Dub (no power/water source!), especially with the distance restrictions.]

clubberlang12

Just double check with Reflect that it is indeed a "foamer" sprayer, as i'm not familir with that one. Have had a few Kwazar regular sprayers and they are good quality.

Also if ordering from Reflect, they are one of the group sponsor on the I.D.E. (Irish Detailing Enthusiasts) Facebook group(there is a handful of other good sponsors too), a great group to join, and offer a 10% code to group members.

Shlippery

clubberlang12 wrote: »

Just double check with Reflect that it is indeed a "foamer" sprayer, as i'm not familir with that one. Have had a few Kwazar regular sprayers and they are good quality.

Also if ordering from Reflect, they are one of the group sponsor on the I.D.E. (Irish Detailing Enthusiasts) Facebook group(there is a handful of other good sponsors too), a great group to join, and offer a 10% code to group members.

Yep, took a spin in Saturday and got some Fusso light coat and few other bits and pieces! (with the IDE code!)Seems to be the new go-to place in Dublin after Detailing Shed's departure!

SCOOP 64

Looking for Bilt Hamber auto wheel and Bilt Hamber auto car wash ,wheel wash seems to out of stock in most places,
(not in Dublin so have to include delivery).

dastardly00

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Looking for Bilt Hamber auto wheel and Bilt Hamber auto car wash ,wheel wash seems to out of stock in most places,
(not in Dublin so have to include delivery).

https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/bilt-hamber-car-cleaning-detailing-products.html

SCOOP 64

dastardly00 wrote: »

https://www.slimsdetailing.co.uk/bilt-hamber-car-cleaning-detailing-products.html

Seems only option for auto wheel 5ltrs at €33

dastardly00

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Seems only option for auto wheel 5ltrs at €33

Wheel cleaner is my most used product. I was tired of buying 1 ltr/500 ml bottles so I have the 5 ltr drum now

Meguiars Ultimate Wheel Cleaner is ~€15 for 750 ml in Halfords at the moment (and that's the sale price). €33 plus delivery for 5 ltrs of Bilt Hamber is great value.

Stallingrad

Does BH Auto Wheel still smell like vomit? Been a while since I used it. Great product but man that smell....

Stallingrad

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Seems only option for auto wheel 5ltrs at €33

Coming at £53 for me?

SCOOP 64

Stallingrad wrote: »

Coming at £53 for me?

just logged back on your right showing £53, wont pay that.

SCOOP 64

Stallingrad wrote: »

Does BH Auto Wheel still smell like vomit? Been a while since I used it. Great product but man that smell....

Does such a good job on wheels i get over the smell, its not to bad.

Shlippery

Smells grand! BH Korrosol good too, find it does a similar job on the wheels. Struggle to find the differences tbh.

MetzgerMeister

Shlippery wrote: »

Smells grand! BH Korrosol good too, find it does a similar job on the wheels. Struggle to find the differences tbh.

Auto Wheel is a mix of iron remover and degreaser whereas Korrosol is iron remover only. This is very evident in the way the two products spray out i.e. Korrosol is like water and Auto Wheel is kind of gunky due to degreasers.

Bus Boy

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Auto Wheel is a mix of iron remover and degreaser whereas Korrosol is iron remover only. This is very evident in the way the two products spray out i.e. Korrosol is like water and Auto Wheel is kind of gunky due to degreasers.

Good to know, thanks.

Sexual Chocolate

Stallingrad wrote: »

Coming at £53 for me?

On Slims is priced as the 1liter bottle but +£33 for the 5 litre.

limnam

Stallingrad wrote: »

Does BH Auto Wheel still smell like vomit? Been a while since I used it. Great product but man that smell....

It's not great. But most of them I found smell similar.

limnam

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Does such a good job on wheels i get over the smell, its not to bad.

This.

You get used it after a bit anyway

Wailin

Gtechnic G1 in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6VvyBYj5gI

ianobrien

Typical isn't it. Wash the car and a few hours later.....



I soaked it with a wet tissue and gave it a wipe with Gtechniq Quick Detailer. Repeat soaking was needed as it was like concrete. What are they eating?

Duff

Any ideas how to remove this glue residue? De-badging a mates car today and couldn't shift this. Its almost like super glue. Tried tar and glue remover, heating with a hair dryer and even a small bit of petrol and nothing will shift it. I suggested a blast of a steamer maybe?

It should polish up well if we can get it removed. If not the badge will have to go back on :pac:

Sexual Chocolate

National hosepipe ban to kick in tomorrow and last until 21 July https://jrnl.ie/5116930

vectra

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

National hosepipe ban to kick in tomorrow and last until 21 July https://jrnl.ie/5116930

FFS
I was going to wash mine today but put it off. Might get a quick wash in tomorrow morning

billybonkers

Any recommendations for a good seat cleaner? Have a fizzy drink spills I need to clean up on the seats.

Something I could get easy enough in Halfrauds etc

championc

championc wrote: »

I think there must be warehouse(s) full of European and Worldwide (particularly China) parcels stored up in Ireland, with post that actually makes An Post being prioritized over everything else. I'm waiting for quite a few packages from China (AliExpress - non-detailing stuff) and it's all stuck in the middle somewhere (which I'm thinking it's arrived at this end but not logged into tracking systems)

I finally got two packages during the week, which were posted from China in mid-February - so stuff is moving now.

deisedav

championc wrote: »

I finally got two packages during the week, which were posted from China in mid-February - so stuff is moving now.

Seems to be. Got a package on Friday ftom China i ordered the 2nd of January. Got my money back for it months ago

traco

Decided to take the jump and try my hand at a bit more than the two bucket wash method. Supported local and bought from Peter in OCD as he did jobs on two cars for me and was excellent so seemed liked the honorable thing to spend here given the current climate.