S14 n Tsx

^^ I so wanted a steamer. I took a detail class back in high school days and I loved using the steamer.... I didn't know those thing cost so much.

Your pressure washer is $900?? wtf. what kind do you have? The most expensive ones that I saw at HD was around $300-400.

S14 n Tsx

I will be ordering some finish product, claybar, few more compounds besides D300 tomorrow night...

CU2MIKE

We use this for pressure washer:
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranz...her_p_446.html
And the steamer we use is probably not the one you are thinking either, lol. Watch this video for demo, turn the volume down.....

ACE2790

I want that!

S14 n Tsx

^^

freaking awesome

CU2MIKE

lol I know right?
ACE: There was a guy selling his on detailing bliss for $3,500
Beats paying 5-6k for a new one lol

S14 n Tsx

Perfect weather for a car wash... too bad I am stuck at work.

I will keep you guys post with when I get my stuff...
Hopefully you guys can guide me to right direction on buffing.

CU2MIKE

No problem!

ACE2790

Haha, I wish. I'd only be able to justify that if I had a business use for it.

I'm going to try and do a write up on my first ever experience with the PC on my Acura TSX sometime soon as well.

S14 n Tsx

When you have time, please write a full write up...
I am sure I would relate to that when I do my first full detailing.

S14 n Tsx

Okay, my detail bug kicked in.

I am thinking about buying a steamer (home version, not like what Mike has).
These are the ones that I narrow down to:
It's on sale for $89, pretty good deal.
Same price as Wagner, another good deal.

Both got a 4 stars out of 5, which is good rating... Any experience with these?
I want one because not only I can use it towards my car, but also I can let my gf use on her wooden floor since we have two dogs in the house.

Are Foammaster stuff worth a grab?
http://www.autogeek.net/auqufofogun.html

I know some of you pro guys use them, but wasn't sure if it is necessary to have one.
I am aware of that some these stuff can get very expensive, but I found $60 to be reasonable price to me...

CU2MIKE

Vapamore MR-100 seems to be pretty capable + lifetime warranty.
Don't waste your money on that foam gun. Save your money for pressure washer + foam cannon set up

S14 n Tsx

^^ thanks for bumping up my cost.
$89 to $299. damn you!

Okay, I guess I won't waste money on foam gun.

Hey, I was looking for Menzerna SF106 @ autogeek, and I didn't find it on their site.
Am I the only one not finding this product? lol.

Help me out.

ACE2790

Foam cannon's are sweet, and I even have a pressure washer. But I don't wash enough cars enough times to justify a foam cannon. But they work awesome.


And 106FA = SF4000. Menzerna recently released new bottles with product numbers.
Here's a link to break down the others. http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...erna-chart.htm

S14 n Tsx

Yeah, I wash my car twice a month, so I don't need a luxury stuff like that... It would be nice to have, but not a must buy stuff.
Maybe later...

CU2MIKE

Pressure washer makes washing/maintaining the car easier.
Ideally you only want to do one major correction and maintenance buffing once every 6 months/year.
Less buffing = the better = less chance to taking off too much clearcoat over time.
Besides, a good pressure washer can be used around the house, washing driveways and the likes.

CU2MIKE

Let me put it in perspective for you here.
If you plan on keeping the car for 7+ years, less buffing = eliminates the chance of premature clearcoat failure = no expensive repaint later.
Buffing too much and you run the risk of premature clearcoat failure, and a repaint is pretty pricey if you want done right.

S14 n Tsx

I usually keep cars for two to three years at the most. Lol. So, that is not an issue for me.
I probably get a pressure washer later but not now.

S14 n Tsx

I guess I didn't see you edited post.



Good look out...

S14 n Tsx

I have a good connection with friends that works at MB, so I am lucky enough to change my car often.
<---- Used to work at Audi/Porsche/MB/VW.

My friends always hooks me up with trade in and good deal on cars...that's why I often change my car pretty often, so keeping cars for over 3 + year is lol.

If you guys ever need a car from MB, let me know... I can always recommend my friend to you guys.

CU2MIKE

So bawlla

S14 n Tsx

not at all.

I didn't meant to come out like that... lol. wasn't trying to be cocky.

Awesome networking :wink:

S14 n Tsx

OMG. I am not going to say who I ordered from (not yet), but they completely fucked up my order. I should have got my packages by now...

I am giving these guys chance to correct my order before the weekend, if they don't, I sure will post their name and some bad review about them next week.

Do it right please

bl3ujay07

I for sure can already say NOT AUTOGEEK!!! They have the BEST customer service, and always makes things right! Their customer service and the stuff they carry makes up for shipping when i dont make the $95 free shipping! Acurazine discount! Free sample on orders over $50! I've checked a whole bunch of detailing sites, and no one carries the variety autogeek does! I am an Autogeek!

For your foam gun, get a pressure washer and a homedepot g-foam gun or the foam lance. Probably wont be as good as the foam cannon, but definitely better than the garden hose foam sprayer. I finally pieced my home depot foam gun together, just waiting for the weather to cooperate so i can try it out!

ACE2790

I will agree that the product variety of Autogeek is very nice, which is why I will buy from them when I have to. But other than that, I always buy from a certain someone else.

S14 n Tsx

can't say... I want to give those guys a chance to fix it...
If they don't, I sure would give a one bad fucking review.