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So after one my friends enlightened me about using a foam cannon to wash my car, I wound up watching a ton of YouTube videos and finding cheap, but good products to get the proper foam cannon for me. Since I wash my car nearly every week or week and a half, the prospect of being able to wash my car much faster and with a better finish was enticing.
One of the things that I wanted was an electric power washer. I ended up going with a cheap one with low PSI and GPM. I got the green works 1500 PSI and 1.2 GPM washer. Saw some people who used it on YouTube with good results. I ended up getting the TORQ chemical guys foam cannon with the honey dew snow foam soap. I have a gallon of mr pink and the citrus wash and gloss, but figured since I enjoy washing the car so much, might as well get more soap. And then of course some new microfiber cloths. I had initially ordered an electric blower (also green works) but ended up cancelling it as I figured it would take much more time to dry the car. Anyone have experience drying their cars with an electric blower? Products should be here in a couple days so I should have a fun weekend ahead of me! I'm excited to try the stuff out and I'll post some pics before, during, and after! |
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01-20-2016, 11:13 PM | #4 |
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I've used a leaf blower before. Actually worked well. Now I use the same electric blower sold by Adam's and Chemical Guys, but the generic brand version.
I use a variety of waffle weaves from Adam's, Chemical Guys, Meguiar's, Detailed Image, and The Rag Company. I don't see any significant differences. Plus using the pat dry method I don't get much marring on my black paint. What made you go with the Torq over the MTM? |
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01-21-2016, 09:31 AM | #7 |
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pressure washer/foam cannon combo will work great. Good purchase. Honeydew soap works very well with cannon.
After I wash and rinse car then I give it a blow. I have a Stihl gas powered leaf blower and it works great. Got it on sale for $150 a few years ago. First I fold in mirrors...helps them drain. Give car a good blow...usually walk around car twice with blower. Then I get out my waffle weave towel and get left over water. |
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Although I've heard to avoid gas powered blowers. Forgot where I read it but I'll find the forum/article later |
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I blow dry as much as I can then use these to try the rest: http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Micr...00/36-x-24-S1/ I also use compressed air to blow out places like tail lights, reflectors, etc.
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I had my car Opticoated as soon as I got delivery of the car two years ago and to this day I haven't had any swirl marks. It's a little expensive to do but at least four years of worry free rinsing and wiping
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How much does it cost? Mine was used so never was a choice unfortunately. Previous owner wasn't a detailing nut and theres swirl marks everywhere which sucks
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I paid $500 Canadian two years ago but I've heard lately people are paying close to 800-900 which I thinks is too much. Yeah unfortunately it works best when car is new and paint is fresh otherwise they'll need to do paint correction which jacks up the price higher.
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I never got to ordering the foam cannon after I had my car coated with quartz finest washing was easy with 2 bucket method, but with the cannon it would be even easier. Using a blower with the coating was great I only pat dried a few drops. I recently got a new car and will have it coated with modesta.
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If you don't cancel, then you will get the cannon with every S&S order. |
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Well just got the green works pressure washer in, along with some MF towels and a waffle weave towel, honey dew soap, and the foam cannon. Tomorrow morning should be a fun one
And I found an old battery powered leaf blower in the attic that still works, so I'll get to try that out as well haha |
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