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ronnie3585 · 27-12-2016 11:58PM

I've never used it but Soft 99 Fusso gets consistently excellent reviews.

MetzgerMeister · 28-12-2016 12:52AM

Jaysus Quad, your boot must reek!! :eek:

If you're happy with the 845 I'd stick with it. The 915 is a paste and is harder to work with.

punisher5112 · 28-12-2016 02:43AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Jaysus Quad, your boot must reek!! :eek:

If you're happy with the 845 I'd stick with it. The 915 is a paste and is harder to work with.

I find fire will always fix such a spill and the smell will be removed with a much more livable one.

high horse · 04-01-2017 12:24AM

I need to replace my lambswool wash mitt which didn't last as long as I had expected. Other than replacing it with another one of the same, what would people recommend?

MetzgerMeister · 04-01-2017 12:30AM

Was it a Meguiars one? The Bilt Hamber one on Detailing Shed is much better quality I've found. I always used the Meguiars ones but switched to the BH one 2 mitts ago and I'll never use the Megs one again!

high horse · 04-01-2017 12:55AM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Was it a Meguiars one? The Bilt Hamber one on Detailing Shed is much better quality I've found. I always used the Meguiars ones but switched to the BH one 2 mitts ago and I'll never use the Megs one again!

Not a meguiars one but a generic mitt from a detailing shop in Cork. Is your Bilt Hammersmith mitt dark grey like those currently on the detailing shed site? How can you tell if there's any dirt in the surface? My mitt is beige so any dirt in the lambswool is easy to see

edburg · 04-01-2017 01:05AM

I normally agree with Bilthamber gear being top notch but I have had an issue with last couple mitts from them myself, leather/chamois behind lambswool have literally fallen apart in hand washing car. 1 of them literally on 2nd wash use in couple days.

Have now started using incredimitt, although touch more expensive, does seem to be very hand and the foam bit inside holds the water in very well for prolonged release of suds.

Foxhole Norman · 04-01-2017 02:56AM

high horse wrote: »

Not a meguiars one but a generic mitt from a detailing shop in Cork. Is your Bilt Hammersmith mitt dark grey like those currently on the detailing shed site? How can you tell if there's any dirt in the surface? My mitt is beige so any dirt in the lambswool is easy to see

If you got the double sided lambswool mitt they're notorious for falling apart, the sinlge sided pad style are much much better!

Curran · 04-01-2017 08:29AM

edburg wrote: »

I normally agree with Bilthamber gear being top notch but I have had an issue with last couple mitts from them myself, leather/chamois behind lambswool have literally fallen apart in hand washing car. 1 of them literally on 2nd wash use in couple days.

Is it OK for me to PM you to ask you a question on that? Or PM me so that I can reply! Thanks!

Arbo94 · 04-01-2017 08:58AM

I got a dooka pad for Christmas and my God is it plush! I was previously using a microfibre noodle mitt (not great but it was bought with a load of chemical guys stuff) I believe the slickness with the pad is far better as no other variables have changed in terms of protection on the car or soap used, a bit pricey but I've heard they can last quite long so will hopefully be a good investment

high horse · 04-01-2017 11:02AM

Arbo94 wrote: »

I got a dooka pad for Christmas and my God is it plush! I was previously using a microfibre noodle mitt (not great but it was bought with a load of chemical guys stuff) I believe the slickness with the pad is far better as no other variables have changed in terms of protection on the car or soap used, a bit pricey but I've heard they can last quite long so will hopefully be a good investment

I just googled the dooka wash pad... It looks like a big cushion!
I'm looking for a mitt rather than a pad for ease of use and minimal risk of dropping on the ground.
The incredi-mitt looks good but it's out of stock in detailing shed

Curran · 04-01-2017 11:15AM

The Blue Incredimitt is out of stock, but there is the grey option also - exactly the same, only different colour fibres! Some people like to use two mitts so there is the option to tell the difference!

Arbo94 · 04-01-2017 11:17AM

I was the same I thought I'd drop the pad loads but I have to say I feel like the slickness is what helps it a lot, it's only if it gets snagged that it could fall really and I have a weird habit of keeping the edge of the pad/microfibre/applicator between my ring and little finger or thumb and index just to make sure it doesn't hit the ground if it does fall

high horse · 04-01-2017 11:22AM

Curran wrote: »

The Blue Incredimitt is out of stock, but there is the grey option also - exactly the same, only different colour fibres! Some people like to use two mitts so there is the option to tell the difference!

Any idea when the blue one would be back in stock? I think I would be able to see dirt in the blue one better than the grey one

high horse · 04-01-2017 11:25AM

Arbo94 wrote: »

I was the same I thought I'd drop the pad loads but I have to say I feel like the slickness is what helps it a lot, it's only if it gets snagged that it could fall really and I have a weird habit of keeping the edge of the pad/microfibre/applicator between my ring and little finger or thumb and index just to make sure it doesn't hit the ground if it does fall

If they made a glove version of it, I'd be all over it but I'm sure I'd keep dropping the big cushion shaped pad

Curran · 04-01-2017 11:41AM

high horse wrote: »

Any idea when the blue one would be back in stock? I think I would be able to see dirt in the blue one better than the grey one

Wont be for a few weeks - going through a few changes and wont be ordered until things settle down afterwards.

There is little difference in being able to see dirt between either. The only thing you should be concerned about is seeing grit, a wash mitt / drying towel / microfiber will get dirty, but wont do damage...its when you get grit between the paintwork and it, is when you have an issue.
The Incredimitt has an extremely deep pile.

If its dirt you want to be able to see - the CarPro Wool Mitt is very light in colour, will be able to see everything in that, however wool mitts need after care, whereas the Incredimitt is extremely durable, provided its given a quick rinse out after use. The wool mitt needs to be dried properly and even combed in most cases!

high horse · 04-01-2017 01:19PM

Sounds like the Incredimitt is exactly what I am looking for. I'll wait for the blue one to come back into stock, I probably won't get a chance to wash the car for another month anyway

Foxhole Norman · 04-01-2017 07:04PM

I must say, I have the incredimitt since May 2016 and it does my own car typically twice a week and countless other cars and its still perfect, have yet to give it a proper wash too!

ronnie3585 · 04-01-2017 10:55PM

Another incredimitt fan here. Have mine over six months, it gets used at least twice a month and it's still as new. It holds loads of suds and cleans the car with ease. The maintenance is very easy too, a good rinse out, let it drip dry and that's all it really needs.

*Kol* · 05-01-2017 01:15PM

I have a Meguiars microfiber mitt for two years and it's still going strong. I am tempted to treat myself to an incrediflair for the wheels though!

Murt102 · 05-01-2017 02:38PM

Front bumper is getting resprayed on the Golf tomorrow due to lacquer peel. I was planning on giving the car a full clean on Saturday (wash, polish, wax etc), would I be best off not rubbing anything on that bumper or can I work away?

Curran · 05-01-2017 04:21PM

Should be OK to wash the car - best not applying anything to the paintwork in case it needs to out-gas (up to 30 days).
Best thing to do, would to be ask the painter when you collect it, what you can and cant do!

Gavman84 · 07-01-2017 08:50PM

Finally bought a power washer and snow foam Lance anyway! Should done it long time ago makes the job lot easier in fairness :pac:

MuddyDog · 08-01-2017 11:27AM

I have a Karcher K2 power washer. I want to get a snow foam for a pre-wash. What snow foam/attachments do I need to buy for it? Does it work the same as in I just use the power washer and the right amount of snow foam will be added to the water which will make it look as if the car is covered in snow and then I leave it to work for 15 minutes before continuing with the 2 bucket method?

Foxhole Norman · 08-01-2017 11:45AM

MuddyDog wrote: »

I have a Karcher K2 power washer. I want to get a snow foam for a pre-wash. What snow foam/attachments do I need to buy for it? Does it work the same as in I just use the power washer and the right amount of snow foam will be added to the water which will make it look as if the car is covered in snow and then I leave it to work for 15 minutes before continuing with the 2 bucket method?

Pretty much the jist of it. You can buy a lance off of DetailingShed or D&D and they come with the required attachment. Typically you add 1-2 inches of foam to the bottle and fill with water, warm is ideal.

MuddyDog · 08-01-2017 11:57AM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Pretty much the jist of it. You can buy a lance off of DetailingShed or D&D and they come with the required attachment. Typically you add 1-2 inches of foam to the bottle and fill with water, warm is ideal.

What snow foam should I get/do you recommend?

vectra · 08-01-2017 12:06PM

MuddyDog wrote: »

What snow foam should I get/do you recommend?

Bilt Hamber >> Auto Foam

I have tried lots of others, This one appears to have the edge on cleaning ability.

MuddyDog · 08-01-2017 12:12PM

And is this the snow foam lance I need?

http://www.detailingshed.com/shampoo-snowfoam/186-snow-foam-lance.html

edburg · 08-01-2017 12:23PM

MuddyDog wrote: »

And is this the snow foam lance I need?

http://www.detailingshed.com/shampoo-snowfoam/186-snow-foam-lance.html

Yes with this

http://www.detailingshed.com/shampoo-snowfoam/279-bilt-hamber-auto-foam.html

Arbo94 · 14-01-2017 08:34AM

It was my birthday during the week and I got this as a gift :-)

Think it's safe to say someone's been listening :-D will hopefully get to use it next weekend.

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