SPSully
Dedicated LVC Member
yeah I did performance too.... and would every time
Lincoln LS Detail
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SPSully
Dedicated LVC Member
hmmmm after three over 100 i bought the LS.... now I have both! HAHAHAHA
Chemical Guys has a new wax out called E-zyme, which is supposedly made with all natural chemicals. Bears a ~$280 dollar price tag per pot though and is only made mid year due to supply of ingredients. A few guys on my other forum have purchased it, I'll wait to report.
antonio fuller
Well-Known LVC Member
hi i looked a the pics and like the detail job im not a detailer just would love to get my ls done i live in atlanta georgia you no any good places i can go to for a full detail
Sweet. Let me know how you like the EZ Detail brush. I was getting close to placing an obsessivedetail order.
If you had to choose between these 2 nuba's which one would you purchase?
Lusso Oro or Wet Obsession? I like the price of Lusso Oro, and have heard some good things about it.
Otherwise, I'll wait til tax return time, and maybe get the E-Zyme.
If you had to choose between these 2 nuba's which one would you purchase?
Lusso Oro or Wet Obsession? I like the price of Lusso Oro, and have heard some good things about it.
Otherwise, I'll wait til tax return time, and maybe get the E-Zyme.
Detailed Image 20% off for a short while, good chance to pick some stuff up.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Chemical-Guys-M31/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Chemical-Guys-M31/
This sucks! I'm in the middle of refinancing my house right now, so I don't want anything else on my credit cards! I wanted to pick up Citrus Wash and Clear, the wheel gel, and a bunch of other crap. Hmmm...
I wish I could. But working full time plus a 1 year old takes up most of my time. And my friends (like myself) only have 1 vehicle. It would take a Friday night, all day saturday, and waxing on Sunday. Most of those guys don't want to be without their cars for that long.
Review: EZ Detail Brush
First off I'd like to say my wheels have never been this clean. It gives my a car an almost sportier look due to the increased visual depth of the wheel, which is pretty cool. Anyway, onto the review.
Ease of use: The brush is pretty much self explanatory and the ability to bend and curve around in the wheel barrel make it so much easier to clean than just a regular stiff brush. Although it accidentally bends sometimes during use, this feature is a great addition.
Effectiveness: I found this brush easily removes dirt and grime in combination with a good wheel cleaner (in this case PB Spray n Rinse) or concentrated soap. Although it does lack slightly in the scrubbing area, I can understand why because too abrasive of a material for the bristles will compromise the finish of a wheel. It gets into tight nooks and crannies very easily.
Cons: One problem I encountered, besides the bending, was the splatter. This thing makes you pay for clean wheels! If you are using a highly acidic wheel cleaner, try and keep your face clear. I'd recommend using nitrile gloves as well, it really does spit the dirt back out at you.
Value: Although it is a little pricey (~$22-$27) I feel it is an important tool in a detailer's arsenal. The ability to establish one's self beyond the normal standards of detailing(the general publics notion), in this case cleaning the interior of the wheel, sets one apart from just a wash and wax reputation.
Overall, and keep in mind after only one use, I rate this product a 9/10. It does little to combat baked on brake dust, but only a few products actually can. Anywhere from "clean" to mediocre brake dust, this thing tackles it like a champion. By far the easiest way to clean a wheel without removal.
First off I'd like to say my wheels have never been this clean. It gives my a car an almost sportier look due to the increased visual depth of the wheel, which is pretty cool. Anyway, onto the review.
Ease of use: The brush is pretty much self explanatory and the ability to bend and curve around in the wheel barrel make it so much easier to clean than just a regular stiff brush. Although it accidentally bends sometimes during use, this feature is a great addition.
Effectiveness: I found this brush easily removes dirt and grime in combination with a good wheel cleaner (in this case PB Spray n Rinse) or concentrated soap. Although it does lack slightly in the scrubbing area, I can understand why because too abrasive of a material for the bristles will compromise the finish of a wheel. It gets into tight nooks and crannies very easily.
Cons: One problem I encountered, besides the bending, was the splatter. This thing makes you pay for clean wheels! If you are using a highly acidic wheel cleaner, try and keep your face clear. I'd recommend using nitrile gloves as well, it really does spit the dirt back out at you.
Value: Although it is a little pricey (~$22-$27) I feel it is an important tool in a detailer's arsenal. The ability to establish one's self beyond the normal standards of detailing(the general publics notion), in this case cleaning the interior of the wheel, sets one apart from just a wash and wax reputation.
Overall, and keep in mind after only one use, I rate this product a 9/10. It does little to combat baked on brake dust, but only a few products actually can. Anywhere from "clean" to mediocre brake dust, this thing tackles it like a champion. By far the easiest way to clean a wheel without removal.
Review: Swissvax Wheel Brush
Well in a timely manner (1 day shipping) today my Swissvax brush came from Detailers Domain and I had the chance to try it out on my friends 1990 Mustang (331 Stroker ~low 12 second car). The Weld wheels had protruding lug nuts and various size holes for venting, a perfect candidate for the new brush.
Ease of use: Very easy to use. A lightweight brush and pretty darn self explanatory.
Effectiveness: The brush has a suprising texture to its bristles. It is pretty soft, but maintains strength rather well when pressed against the wheel. I was hard pressed to find a spot of contamination that aggitation with this brush couldn't remove.
Cons: The brush head is a tiny bit small for the standard definition of a wheel brush. It takes a little more time to clean the bold face of the wheel. Although small, if makes you pay attention to the finer details and helps get in the nooks easily.
Value: For a Swissvax product, this is like a freebie almost. It seems pretty sturdy and well manufactured. (10 dollars for a long lasting product is no problem)
Overall I like this brush alot even though like the EZ Detail Brush, I've only used it once. It cleans up nicely and is a very high quality product. Overall I'd give it a 9/10, but it would be a challenge to find something better. Let's be honest anyway, it says Swissvax on it. Now it's serious.
Along with my order, DetailersDomain was nice enough to send me a free bottle of Einszett polish to try out. I won't be using it for about a week, but I'll be making another review of it.
Well in a timely manner (1 day shipping) today my Swissvax brush came from Detailers Domain and I had the chance to try it out on my friends 1990 Mustang (331 Stroker ~low 12 second car). The Weld wheels had protruding lug nuts and various size holes for venting, a perfect candidate for the new brush.
Ease of use: Very easy to use. A lightweight brush and pretty darn self explanatory.
Effectiveness: The brush has a suprising texture to its bristles. It is pretty soft, but maintains strength rather well when pressed against the wheel. I was hard pressed to find a spot of contamination that aggitation with this brush couldn't remove.
Cons: The brush head is a tiny bit small for the standard definition of a wheel brush. It takes a little more time to clean the bold face of the wheel. Although small, if makes you pay attention to the finer details and helps get in the nooks easily.
Value: For a Swissvax product, this is like a freebie almost. It seems pretty sturdy and well manufactured. (10 dollars for a long lasting product is no problem)
Overall I like this brush alot even though like the EZ Detail Brush, I've only used it once. It cleans up nicely and is a very high quality product. Overall I'd give it a 9/10, but it would be a challenge to find something better. Let's be honest anyway, it says Swissvax on it. Now it's serious.
Along with my order, DetailersDomain was nice enough to send me a free bottle of Einszett polish to try out. I won't be using it for about a week, but I'll be making another review of it.
The wheel cleaner he was using was of acidic nature for cleaning power, and he neutralized the pH of the solution on the wheels with baking soda. If you aren't familiar with this, think of it like a see-saw. Acidic on one end, Basic(alkaline) on the other. Ideally the see-saw would like to be balanced. Baking soda is generally about a pH of 8, I'm not sure what the wheel cleaner was. It was just an extra precaution as to not damage the finish of the wheels. Generally water and anything you don't want to damage, you want to keep between a 6.5-7.5, which is basically what you'll find the range of the pH of water to be(ranging from distilled to mineral water respectively). One would think that with dilution of the acid with water would neutralize the pH(to 7) but this is not always the case. Some acids can break apart H2O molecules using the hydrogen molecules to create more acid compounds, therefore resulting in a lower acidic pH. I've seen a writeup or two about a pH of 5 on some wheel cleaners being brought down to about a 4.5 with the introduction of water. Anything too acidic or basic can potentially damage the finish of the wheel. They do have pH neutral wheel cleaners, such as P21S, that are very wheel finish safe.
LsUnV2
Dedicated LVC Member
To Kd00ls and pektel, after reading for an eternity with no actual understanding lol, i would like for you guys to come up with your top picks or your preferred lineup of products with this in mind:
I wash everyother day
brake dust has been a problem on my wheels: is there something to seal or repel this dust somewhat?
intense shine is a must
anti static products a must
I have the time at least once a week to do complete paint detail.
hopefully this is not too vague but im very interested in making my car look as good as possible and want only the best product results possible from your gathered experience.
thanks
I wash everyother day
brake dust has been a problem on my wheels: is there something to seal or repel this dust somewhat?
intense shine is a must
anti static products a must
I have the time at least once a week to do complete paint detail.
hopefully this is not too vague but im very interested in making my car look as good as possible and want only the best product results possible from your gathered experience.
thanks
Wash: Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss for every other day washes, just be careful not to concentrate it too heavily or you'll strip the wax. It has a gloss agent that adds a nice maintence shine to the paint.
Brake dust: I'm assuming you mean dusting after a while and not baked on or caked on brake dust considering you wash ofter. Looks for Rejex, Duragloss 501 Total Performance Polish or any other long lasting paint sealant. Simple car wax will not hold up to the temperature some brakes put off. For a little better shine on the wheels, use Aquawax from Duragloss as a quick coating after 501. The Duragloss combination can also be used for paint. If your looking for a wax recommendation shoot me a price range.
Anti Static- Finish Kare 425 Anti Static Quick Detailer. Apply with a microfiber, then go back and buff with a microfiber. Rub lightly so not to cause more static. Can be used to maintain shine between waxes.
What do you mean detail, as in wash and wax once a week? Or polish? You don't need to polish every week. Let me know if you need more specifics.
Brake dust: I'm assuming you mean dusting after a while and not baked on or caked on brake dust considering you wash ofter. Looks for Rejex, Duragloss 501 Total Performance Polish or any other long lasting paint sealant. Simple car wax will not hold up to the temperature some brakes put off. For a little better shine on the wheels, use Aquawax from Duragloss as a quick coating after 501. The Duragloss combination can also be used for paint. If your looking for a wax recommendation shoot me a price range.
Anti Static- Finish Kare 425 Anti Static Quick Detailer. Apply with a microfiber, then go back and buff with a microfiber. Rub lightly so not to cause more static. Can be used to maintain shine between waxes.
What do you mean detail, as in wash and wax once a week? Or polish? You don't need to polish every week. Let me know if you need more specifics.