*** Car Wash / Valet / Detailing Thread ***

[barmyllama]

Any recommendations for tyre shine?

 

[GravyMonster]

Do you prefer gloss or matte look?

 

[barmyllama]

Do you prefer gloss or matte look?

Gloss

 

[Street]

I use the Meguiars Endurance High Gloss gel on mine. I don't bother with it over the winter, but over the summer it lasts a couple weeks before I redo it. The bottles are reasonably cheap and last me ages.

 

[GravyMonster]

Gloss

Same as me, and I use Megs endurance as @Street suggested. To get a glossy finish, apply quite a heavy coat, leave it for 5 mins then lightly wipe with a dry microfibre. Then give it some time to dry fully before driving, otherwise it'll sling all over the wheel arches

 

[kona786]

Unused to use megs for many years. Now I'm an Garage Therapy tyre serum convert.

 

[ShiWarrior]

i was hoping IK did a 9L Battery operated sprayer, but they don't, only in a 12L which is too big for me really

any alternatives guys ?

what about one of these ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084WCFP84/?coliid=I1XGJUQOQPHQ6P&colid=15FRFL8T36IHR&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

i saw Fanntik sell one, but out of stock at present

 

[ddoubleep]

what about one of these ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084WCFP84/?coliid=I1XGJUQOQPHQ6P&colid=15FRFL8T36IHR&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

i saw Fanntik sell one, but out of stock at present

Intrigued where this takes you. I assume you want it for your waterless washes?

 

[ShiWarrior]

Intrigued where this takes you. I assume you want it for your waterless washes?

yeah
rather than using a trigger sprayer to do the whole car, want something compact and quick

 

[Mekrel]

There's also the option of getting a 9L sprayer and just attaching one of those portable tyre inflators to it (if the sprayer has a pressure valve). Should be fine as long as the sprayer has a auto release value to release excess pressure.

 

[barmyllama]

I use the Meguiars Endurance High Gloss gel on mine. I don't bother with it over the winter, but over the summer it lasts a couple weeks before I redo it. The bottles are reasonably cheap and last me ages.

Thanks

 

[ShiWarrior]

There's also the option of getting a 9L sprayer and just attaching one of those portable tyre inflators to it (if the sprayer has a pressure valve). Should be fine as long as the sprayer has a auto release value to release excess pressure.

as i said previously the 12L can be battery powered from IK sprayers, but the 9L version you cant, i like the idea of manual or battery, but i also like the idea of the the ones like the Karcher as its easier to store like the boot of the car or on a shelf indoors etc