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2021 Telluride Detailing Thread
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vinylhaircut
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Same. Used Xpel ceramic as well. Love them both.
gman1868
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Pan has a new Foam Cannon Battle! See what you think after he runs each one.
Spoiler alert:
All the cannons performed very well. However, with all the variables with foam products and ratios, I sure do prefer my Griots BOSS foam cannon with Foaming Surface Wash that doesn't require mixing with water in the reservoir. Pour the soap in the container, connect to the pressure washer, and GO!
Spoiler alert:
All the cannons performed very well. However, with all the variables with foam products and ratios, I sure do prefer my Griots BOSS foam cannon with Foaming Surface Wash that doesn't require mixing with water in the reservoir. Pour the soap in the container, connect to the pressure washer, and GO!
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I don't really belong on this thread right now lol. I do enjoy detailing my cars but between being busy and not having any shade at home, I rarely hand wash anymore. So, I'm an automatic car wash guy and have passes on all the cars. I do use a microfiber towel to dry and some tire foam on occasion. I'm not a fan of tire wet, just really clean looking tires.
I can't believe how many places water likes to hide on these things. I've never seen anything like it. The front of the hood, mirrors, upper door trim and tailgate are all terrible at holding water. I have to wipe these areas down multiple times after a car wash. The water sprays and drips forever.
One day, I happened to be out of town, needed a wash and happened to have my little Ryobi leaf blower in the car so I tried it. What a big difference, being able to blow water out of those areas. That's fine but I'm not looking to carry this 18" long leaf blower with me everywhere...
So I tried canned air. Worked pretty well but I didn't want to carry it with me all the time so the search continued. I found this little battery powered Opolar brand duster. It wasn't cheap but it was battery powered, rechargeable and compact. Well, I ordered one. It works pretty well, about the same as canned air but it continuously blows so you can run all the way down the trim and around the mirrors, etc.
It helps quite a bit, especially with the mirrors, door handles and the front end. It's also kind of handy just as a duster anyway. I've used it 4-5 times around the car and it's still on the initial charge.
I purchased this and am not receiving anything for posting about it. I just see a lot of Tellys with the same water streaks that I get and I kinda thought outside the box on this so I figured after I used it a bit, I'd let you all know what I thought of it. I don't necessarily recommend it or recommend not trying it, just passing on my impressions if anyone is interested.
I can't believe how many places water likes to hide on these things. I've never seen anything like it. The front of the hood, mirrors, upper door trim and tailgate are all terrible at holding water. I have to wipe these areas down multiple times after a car wash. The water sprays and drips forever.
One day, I happened to be out of town, needed a wash and happened to have my little Ryobi leaf blower in the car so I tried it. What a big difference, being able to blow water out of those areas. That's fine but I'm not looking to carry this 18" long leaf blower with me everywhere...
So I tried canned air. Worked pretty well but I didn't want to carry it with me all the time so the search continued. I found this little battery powered Opolar brand duster. It wasn't cheap but it was battery powered, rechargeable and compact. Well, I ordered one. It works pretty well, about the same as canned air but it continuously blows so you can run all the way down the trim and around the mirrors, etc.
It helps quite a bit, especially with the mirrors, door handles and the front end. It's also kind of handy just as a duster anyway. I've used it 4-5 times around the car and it's still on the initial charge.
I purchased this and am not receiving anything for posting about it. I just see a lot of Tellys with the same water streaks that I get and I kinda thought outside the box on this so I figured after I used it a bit, I'd let you all know what I thought of it. I don't necessarily recommend it or recommend not trying it, just passing on my impressions if anyone is interested.
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I’ve always used my air compressor in the garage but like you, other’s use a leaf blower before they start wiping it down with microfiber cloths. Never thought of leaf blowers until a friend said he used one but I’ve twisted wrenches since the 60’s so I’ve always had an air compressor in my garages but the carry around air supply you have I’ve never seen before and looks like it will work if I’m out of town for a while. Otherwise I’ll stick to my Ingersol Rand.
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Yep, can't beat an air compressor. I normally use the same car wash, drive about two blocks to a vacant parking lot, giving things some time to drip and then blow out and dry. I still usually need to wipe some spots down or clean stuff up with a little detail spray when I get home. Especially when it's hot.I’ve always used my air compressor in the garage but like you, other’s use a leaf blower before they start wiping it down with microfiber cloths. Never thought of leaf blowers until a friend said he used one but I’ve twisted wrenches since the 60’s so I’ve always had an air compressor in my garages but the carry around air supply you have I’ve never seen before and looks like it will work if I’m out of town for a while. Otherwise I’ll stick to my Ingersol Rand.
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While I don’t have my Telly yet, I do enjoy detailing my current ride (gray 2021 Honda Pilot). Recently discovered The Last Coat v2 (TLC2) and am quite impressed!
I used to be in the camp of waxing with Zaino at least once a month to keep the shine, but TLC2 by far blows any wax I’ve tried out of the water! For any that don’t know, TLC2 is an easy-to-apply ceramic spray.
The first photo below at a gas station is after a quick automated wash one month after applying a single coat of TLC2. The latter photos are after a hand wash and a 2nd coat of TLC2.
I used to be in the camp of waxing with Zaino at least once a month to keep the shine, but TLC2 by far blows any wax I’ve tried out of the water! For any that don’t know, TLC2 is an easy-to-apply ceramic spray.
The first photo below at a gas station is after a quick automated wash one month after applying a single coat of TLC2. The latter photos are after a hand wash and a 2nd coat of TLC2.
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I used TLC 2 the last time I washed my my car. I really like it, too. Really easy to apply and wipe off. It needs another wash job, but we've been getting so much rain around here the last two weeks, I haven't had a chance to. Maybe it will let up in the next couple of days. Then I'll see how that one coat lasts and looks. But, I'm sold on it so far.
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I've only used the tlc2 and just bought a 5 pack of their microfiber towels. I've been thinking about getting a bottle of the Amp, but haven't.
I have only washed my car with soap. I have not put anything else on it until the Last Coat, tlc2. No ceramics or anything else. For the black trim I have been using Chemical Guys VSR, I think is the name.
I wished I would have put two coats of the TLC on, but didn't. I didn't think of it until I looked at the video a second time, and they kind of suggested it.
I like the product, but don't have anything else to compare it to. Thx, gn3 for posting about it.
I have only washed my car with soap. I have not put anything else on it until the Last Coat, tlc2. No ceramics or anything else. For the black trim I have been using Chemical Guys VSR, I think is the name.
I wished I would have put two coats of the TLC on, but didn't. I didn't think of it until I looked at the video a second time, and they kind of suggested it.
I like the product, but don't have anything else to compare it to. Thx, gn3 for posting about it.
Love this thread and will add that I used to be slightly compulsive about car care and spent a lot of money on products to detail vehicles myself. I think when my Telly arrives, I will spend the money on a pro doing a two or three stage paint correction and then ceramic application with perhaps a PPF.
My rationale for this is that we plan on having this vehicle for a while and why not spend the money on a pro job. In the long run, it may save me money as we all know, detailing products can add up quickly. Also, I want to keep the NF from chipping/flaking but I have a back up plan of vinyl wrapping the black if it becomes severely flaked in 5-6 years.
My first choice of ceramic at this point is system x. I plan on spending 1500.
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I’m in the same camp… I usually don’t keep vehicle but a couple years at the most, but plan on keeping the Telluride for a while longer. As much as I enjoy the intimacy of hand-detailing a vehicle, it does start to feel like a chore after awhile. Plus with two young children finding the time to do so is never easy.
Time is our most valuable asset and, for me, nowadays it’s worth the money to pay a pro to do an amazing job. It’s what they do all day, every day. Worth it IMO.
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Sounds like most are going the pro route, which makes sense. I decided to try the DIY road with Adams Graphene Ceramic coating. The kit runs around $100, and the results are spectacular. This product is performing at the top of the pack in long term durability tests as well. I did mine the day after it came home from the dealer. Had a few areas not properly rubbed down, but they were easy to fix. Adams videos for DIY application are really good.
The yellow tape is marking the areas that needed a retouch. Fortunately Michele has an eagle eye for this. Fixed them all in around an hour.
The yellow tape is marking the areas that needed a retouch. Fortunately Michele has an eagle eye for this. Fixed them all in around an hour.
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I'm considering having a hot/cold combo spigot installed in my garage. This would save me time when washing the cars as right now I have to run my 100ft hose from around the side of the house. Can anyone shed some light on what I should consider and/or know before I have this done? I will have a plumber do this for me. Thanks in advance!
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gman1868
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You can either install a water faucet like you have outside, or do what I did and install a wash tub and fixture. With a fixture, you can regulate the water temp however you'd like. From there I attach a hose to an XL RV filter, then to my power washer. The filter is to reduce water spotting.
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Hi everyone - I'm looking to purchase a *durable* wheel brush. I already have the mother's wheel and tire brush but this one can't get in between the spokes to the interior of the rim. There are plenty of $10-$15 wheel brushes offered on Amazon but many of the reviews will say the brush either scratched the rim or it fell apart after 3-4 uses. I need a recommendation from anyone who has a wheel brush that will last. I'd rather buy one really great brush for more $ than buy these cheap ones. Thank you in advance!
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I use this brush to get in between the spokes for the SX rims. It only fits a small portion into the smaller openings, but enough to clean it still. I use a basic medium bristle tire brush to scrub off the wheel first, then use the woollywormit after to get in all the tight spaces.
WOOLLYWORMIT Wheel Brush, Multipurpose Auto and Car Detailing Tool with Integrated Lug-Nut Cleaner, Flexible Soft Chenille Microfiber Wheel Detailer with NO Metal Parts Exposed, NO Rim Scratching Amazon.com: WOOLLYWORMIT Wheel Brush, Multipurpose Auto and Car Detailing Tool with Integrated Lug-Nut Cleaner, Flexible Soft Chenille Microfiber Wheel Detailer with NO Metal Parts Exposed, NO Rim Scratching: Automotive
