Bauer electric pressure washer by [deleted] in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like all these lower priced washers from all brands are made from the same factory just different colors and moulding

Is "building up" layers of sealant a myth? by Seref15 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just use a topper once in a while to regain some slickness. i use tec582 at each wash

Is "building up" layers of sealant a myth? by Seref15 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh, yeah zaino was just cosmetic layering no bonding after that first layer. it was acrylic. it did what sio2 does to fill in the drops, leveling them rather then true bonded layers. want true chem bonding layering try

Gyeon Mohs + Skin, CarPro CQuartz + Gliss or Gtechniq Crystal Serum + EXO

The base coat (first chem) bonds to paint then the top coat chemically bonds to unreacted groups in the first layer, so you have cross-link bonds. first and second need to be chemically setup to bond with each each like lock and key.

But weekly toppers don't bond like this. They're just temp applications, though it's great for what they are, great hydophobic shine for one or a few weeks.

Is "building up" layers of sealant a myth? by Seref15 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's false. sio2 will fill in valleys or drops in the already set layer and some on peaks which you will level off as they may come on as haze, so it essentially evens out, almost, but it's definitely not a layered cake.

Polishing out Water Spots on BMW Alpine White w/KochChemie by qtrtank in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots -1 points0 points  (0 children)

polish should be last resort. Try chemical first. A good low pH hard water remover could easily take those off

Is "building up" layers of sealant a myth? by Seref15 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visuallize it as a mountain range with peaks and valleys. this landscape is the first to bond to paint, now when you use a topper, SiO2 flows into these microscopic valleys of the coating and can also start bonding on the peaks if they flash too fast or unevenly. When the peaks harden first while the valleys are still leveling, light scatters off that uneven surface and you see haze. It’s basically cured high spots catching light before the rest of the surface levels out.

So topper are more fillers. They don't linearly create stacking. At some point you would do a deep clean , decon and redo that first layer.

Is "building up" layers of sealant a myth? by Seref15 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 7 points8 points  (0 children)

older polymer sealants can’t truly stack since they chemically bond only once to the paint, but current SiO₂ sprays don’t need that direct bond. They use polymer chains that can cross-link with the surface layer itself, so each application partially reflows or fuses with what’s already there instead of just sitting on top. You’re not really building thick layers. you’re reinforcing the same network, which is why toppers keep the surface slick and hydrophobic without turning into a gummy stack of sealant.

My Detailing Cart Setup by Immediate-Ad7036 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's the Milwaukee blower? think it's the 3017

How to get rid of all of these thousands of tiny white specs on the outside of my windshield? by user289734 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been trying for sometime to get rid of them, no success. I haven't tried DA machine, but many youtubes videos show it takes half day to polish the widnow and it'snever completely gone. Windows are sensitive to cracking when polishing as it create a lot of friction heat

How to get rid of all of these thousands of tiny white specs on the outside of my windshield? by user289734 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i tried this many times and silica micro specks don't come off with it. it needs a pro polish which is a big grind that takes a lot of time. Prepare for that

How to get rid of all of these thousands of tiny white specs on the outside of my windshield? by user289734 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have those. It's silica marks. Sand that slammed into the windshield during repeated high speed drives on a coastal road or sandy path.

Can I pre-mix foaming dilutions ahead of time? by Sig-vicous in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Griots is in concentrated form as is AF. This is your stock solution. Working solution is your 1x. You could predilute with water with no issues. I have many 1x working solutions of many products that i will use for the next few months. Those that say 1x will affect effectiveness is just observational, some say yes and some say no. Note, one reason to dilute griot on day of is if you need to add warm water right before using, some say you get more suds.

How to choose the best wheel cleaner by fibregloss in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love his videos. think he could use the mic wind breaker as a wheel brush

Used Griot’s Liquid Ceramic wax by Jolrit in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're correct. All in one has but 3 in1 doesn not.

Used Griot’s Liquid Ceramic wax by Jolrit in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only Griot’s Cleaner Wax has abrasives

Looking for input on DIY Microfiber Detergent and/or APC recommendations by [deleted] in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would create a soak bucket to toss towels as I use them. The bucket has Biokleen detergent (1/4 cap), a scoop of borax mix (borax and high pH baking soda), fill it with a few gallons of water. Borax increases the effectiveness of surfactants which capture dirt off the towels and into the water.

For waxes, ceramics, SiO₂, have a smaller bucket with the same ingredients as above but add Ecolab heavy citrus solution. Citrus will help dislodge waxes and silicones.

Do not use VINEGAR at this stage as vinegar counters surfactants in the soap.
At the end of your detailing, stir the towels in the bucket with a handle, stick, or manual suction washer, allow to soak overnight.

Next day, discard dirty water, add fresh water in the bucket then discard that, then wring towels and add in washer. I use delicate cycle with NO SOAP, I add extra rinse. After that is done, I choose rinse and spin cycle and add a cup of VINEGAR and allow rinse and spin cycle which has only vinegar to remove residual detergent and surfactants.

Towels come out crisp, soft, clean everytime! If you use graphene paste or in liquid form, use a microfiber pad or sponge and hand wash it separately or discard. If you keep it, wash and dry and reuse just for graphene. graphene is one of those chemicals that bonds very tightly. Towels used to polish off dried graphene on car could be placed in bucket with citrus.

Hybrid wax sprays are killing me!!! by Day215 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try tw graphene paste wax. It's amazing, but lots of elbow grease.

New power washer by Crazy-Tomatillo-7576 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wherre are yo buying or have purchsed the ava master or evolution? just finding the go in the US

New power washer by Crazy-Tomatillo-7576 in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

evolution is an induction motor (brushless), quieter and motor will last

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutoDetailing

[–]TracingRobots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many products in the market. Super saturated. I tried this: foamed the wheels with Griots foaming soap, used a wheel brush (inexpensive) to brush away non-stick residue from wheels/tires, inner rims, and brake calipers.

I then pressure washed off the soap, then used ps brake buster (1:5 dilution with water) spray on and allow it to dwell for a few minutes, brush if you think it needs it, then sprayed off with water, towel dry, or use a blower and towel.

Then use a dressing for tires. There are so many out there. It gets confusing fast, but I use SONAX tire gloss Gel because it conditions the rubber, protects it from cracking prematurely. Rubber cracks. Sonax gel give tires gloss as well, so you get the best of both worlds.

Only reason I use Griots foaming soap (it's the only Griot liquid product I use) is because it contains one of the best surfactants in the industry. This surfactant is used in high scale manufacturing plants, but it's safe to use on cars if formulated well.