2021 Telluride Detailing Thread

[sprengBoard]

I’ll typically use a microfiber cloth to clean wheels - can get into tight spots and no change of it scratching the wheels. Takes a little longer but gives great results. Brushes can be handy in a pinch, if time is tight. Once the wheels are thoroughly clean you can use The Last Coat 2 ceramic spray on them to make cleaning easier in the future.

 

[acehawk]

I’ll typically use a microfiber cloth to clean wheels - can get into tight spots and no change of it scratching the wheels. Takes a little longer but gives great results. Brushes can be handy in a pinch, if time is tight. Once the wheels are thoroughly clean you can use The Last Coat 2 ceramic spray on them to make cleaning easier in the future.

Unfortunately the NF rims on the EX don't really allow you to get in there good with just a mf towel

 

[Lefty]

Looking for more ideas on how to clean these black wheels on the Telly. I used to just use a medium brush on my other cars with plain old reliable soap and water. I'm not like some that will spend hours on wheels but I do have a certain standard on wheel cleanliness. These black wheels seem to just not want to stay clean. shame because they look so good when they are clean.

 

[gimpy]

I don't use a brush to clean the wheels/rims. I did buy a wheel or rim cleaner that I found at O'Reilly's a couple of months ago. It is an 8 inch or so pointed soft pad type with a handle covered in microfiber, I think. I use it to wash the rims, but not the inside of the brake places. I will link to it afterwards if I can find it.

It is a "Viking Wheel and Rim Wand".

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...vcc0/862600?q=Viking+wheel+and+rim+wand&pos=0

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[gimpy]

You can find some great products and videos by choosing, "pan, the organizer", Chicago Auto Pros, plus others out there. There are lots of detailing videos. They have certain products they use and sell or you can buy via internet.

I have started using products from "The Last Coat".
But, that said, I did buy some products just now from Walmart. (about $50.00 worth)

 

[acehawk]

You can find some great products and videos by choosing, "pan, the organizer", Chicago Auto Pros, plus others out there. There are lots of detailing videos. They have certain products they use and sell or you can buy via internet.

I have started using products from "The Last Coat".
But, that said, I did buy some products just now from Walmart. (about $50.00 worth)

I like his channel I've been following him awhile. Right now I use a mix of chemical guys/adam's/meguiar's. I have a plumber coming out next week to look at installing a hot/cold faucet in my garage. I'm considering the options from Prier. I don't want to go full Obsessed Garage with my garage setup because I'm not sure how long I'll be living in my current house but I do plan on putting something quality in.

 

[gman1868]

There are a number of good microfiber options from Griots Garage for cleaning your wheels.

Wheels & Metal Accessories

 

[Tride77]

I’ve been using Chemical Guys Gerbil Wheel and Rim Brush. Not very ergonomic but cleans my NFs well.

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[acehawk]

Has anyone used Griots synthetic clay? What are your thoughts on the product? I just picked it up at Auto Zone and I haven't used it yet. I'm hoping it will save me time verses the traditional clay bar. I know that I need to use it on the windshield prior to the paint to remove the coating. Thanks in advance!

 

[Patsfan29]

Has anyone used Griots synthetic clay? What are your thoughts on the product? I just picked it up at Auto Zone and I haven't used it yet. I'm hoping it will save me time verses the traditional clay bar. I know that I need to use it on the windshield prior to the paint to remove the coating. Thanks in advance!

I used it and thought it was great. I did a little smaller section than the video they made said to do just to keep up, but its turned out great. Much easier than the traditional bar.

 

[mcbrains001]

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.
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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.

will invest in this

 

[NDBlackEX]

will invest in this

I've used it some more, it doesn't totally clear out water from the trim but it definitely cuts down on the dripping so your whole door isn't covered in water spots after you leave the car wash and hand dry. More manageable to do a secondary wipe down after I get home.

I use it quite a bit for dusting and it works pretty well there so it does serve another purpose. Helps justify the cost.

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[MG535]

Where do you all buy your products from?

 

[gimpy]

It's pretty much like anything else these days. There are several (many) different places to buy these things on the internet. If you watch the detailing videos, most all of them have the products that they used in the video linked to them below the video. That said, I have started using "the last coat".

I have not done a ceramic coating on my car. But I do use a high pressure rinse along with a foam Canon spray and wash. After drying with micro fiber towels, I spray a light coat of the last coat "tlc2". I think this is an si02 (ceramic base), which kinda acts like a wax and is very easy to apply and wipe off (much easier and quicker than the old waxes). But, it does give a protective coating on the car. (I've only used it twice so far), but really like it.

The last time I washed the car, I did not use the TLC2, but did use their "Amp" product, which is real similar to the tlc2.

I will continue to use those two products of theirs.

I have several different sized microfiber towels. Most of the cheaper ones are a foot square. A couple of these would be OK, but I have started to buy bigger ones (minimum 16 x16, plus bigger). The bigger they are, the better they seem to work (applying, wiping and drying). The thicker/softer they are, is also better. I just bought some 400 gsm 16x16 microfiber towels from tlc.

After saying all that, I just spent $50. at Walmart on soap and cleaning products for the car.

Also check out "car supplies ware house".

 

[acehawk]

Just got my first quote from a plumbing company to get a hot/cold faucet installed in my garage so I can set up a cleaning bay with my pressure washer and all my other cleaning products. They quoted $1,300 plus tax;. I have zero plumbing experience or knowledge of how hard the work is but I'm not paying that much. I've got two more plumbing companies coming to give me estimates over the next two weeks so hopefully I get a more reasonable $ figure.

 

[gimpy]

You just found out a reason to be a plumber .

Last year, I had a plumber come to repair a leak. The leak was from the laundry room to the outside faucet (the line split about a foot from the faucet and is part of the faucet fixture).

Counting the time to turn the water off and replace the faucet fixture (it had been replaced a few years ago, so the hole in the wall was already there) and turn it back on took a total of about 30 to 45 minutes. The charge, about $450.00.
So, I know how you feel,unfortunately.

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[acehawk]

You just found out a reason to be a plumber .

Last year, I had a plumber come to repair a leak. The leak was from the laundry room to the outside faucet (the line split about a foot from the faucet and is part of the faucet fixture).

Counting the time to turn the water off and replace the faucet fixture (it had been replaced a few years ago, so the hole in the wall was already there) and turn it back on took a total of about 30 to 45 minutes. The charge, about $450.00.
So, I know how you feel,unfortunately.

Yikes, yeah I may just suck it up and learn to live with dragging my hose around the house and hooking it up to my pressure washer. I'm really hoping one of these companies will be in the $700-$800 range and I'll pull the trigger.

 

[HillCountry]

Yikes, yeah I may just suck it up and learn to live with dragging my hose around the house and hooking it up to my pressure washer. I'm really hoping one of these companies will be in the $700-$800 range and I'll pull the trigger.

There are a lot of factors in plumbing costs. And if you’re in Texas, plumbing rates are still elevated after the February freeze. If the water heater and laundry room are near the garage, one would hope a plumber could tap into them. Good luck!

 

[mcbrains001]

Yikes, yeah I may just suck it up and learn to live with dragging my hose around the house and hooking it up to my pressure washer. I'm really hoping one of these companies will be in the $700-$800 range and I'll pull the trigger.

I just roll up everything around. Price is crazy!

 

[Senator20]

Yikes, yeah I may just suck it up and learn to live with dragging my hose around the house and hooking it up to my pressure washer. I'm really hoping one of these companies will be in the $700-$800 range and I'll pull the trigger.

Get some pex and shark bite fittings and do it yourself.