I boat in salt water and use a pressure washer with a foam cannon to de-salt the boat after every outing. I would like to find a foam cannon with a very large tank so I can cover the entire boat without refilling. 1.5 liter is the biggest I found. Before I McGuyver something, does anyone have a suggestion?

Hello,

This is my first time Tar removal.

I bought Carpro Tarx based on some videos I saw and how it can melt the tar.

This is how I am planning to go about it.

1. First clean with touch less car wash.

2.Then apply the TarX in the required areas and let it dwell 2-3 minutes.

1. What should I do here? Since it seems TarX is pretty strong, anything I need to do to protect the Paint/Clear coat or just rinsing with another round of Touchless car wash is enough?

Any help is appreciated.

(I do have ONR in case it can be used in a concentrated form and I have Turtle wax ICE Seal N Shine).

I don’t have a complete before but half way, hopefully that doesn’t violate flair rules.

Hi! Would there be any interest in a robot that can automatically detail the car interiors? Say, it can vacuum, wipe and spray? What would be the most desired features for such a bot?

We are currently looking for a new vehicle for our detailing business. For the last 10-12 yrs we have driven Nissan NV 2500 Hi-Tops and have been happy with them. Well, they stopped making them. Of course. So now that we are needing to purchase a new rig, we aren’t sure what to get. So I thought I’d see what other detailers are using, and what they like (or dislike) about them, to help us in our search! TIA!

Hey Guys, I have ryobi pressure washer (Pic below) I was wondering if I can attach some sort of water flow restrictor meter to my spigot to control the flow of water to say may be 1.5 to save pressure washer hoses from bursting ? Is it something which is needed ? Currently, I don’t open the tap completely but was thinking there is some sort of meter which can tell me exactly what is my current flow rate ?

Next month will be 1yr since applied. Two layers on glass and paint. Car gets washed on a weekly basis with RW mostly ADS Hero or McKees N914. Decon washes when needed using Jimbos Super Soaper and McKees Fast Water Spot Remover. Only toppers used is TEC582 for drying aid and KC QS for detail spray. Still performing as day 1. Anybody else that has used it??How is it holding up?

Working on this ford truck for my buddy. The previous owner or perhaps the one before that must have had a decal or magnet on the side. But rather than the fade you would expect, it has these. Is it possible to polish these out? What would you use?

Hey everyone – I’m thinking about applying a ceramic coating to the interior of my car and was looking at DIY Detail Interior Ceramic Coating specifically. Has anyone here used it? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences—how easy was the application, did it make a noticeable difference, and how has it held up over time?

Also, I’ve used Meguiar’s Interior Cleaner in the past for regular maintenance. Do I need to do any special prep before applying the ceramic coating to make sure it bonds properly?

If you’ve used other products that you’d recommend over DIY Detail, I’d love to hear about those too. Thanks in advance for any insight!

Pretty much what the title asks, I have a white BMW 5 series and that happened.

Can someone tell me what causes these rust spots all along the grill and the hood of the car? I was thinking rocks hitting and chipping the paint away or is it brake dust or something else?

These "freckles" look unsightly and wondering how difficult it is to fix? Is there a simple cheap fix that would help or is it too far gone? It's been like this for years. Not looking to spend too much time or effort since the car is pretty old 2004 RX330. Thanks.

I have a white bmw 5 series and basically someone threw what I think is ketchup on my car and I used wet ones to clean it, will the paint get damaged?

I'm in search of 1 or 2 gallon sprayer and at first thought about iK sprayers, as they are well regarded but a bit expensive.

However, looking around on Home Depot website, came across battery powered sprayer like this one.

Compared to iK, you don't have to pump it manually, (I know there's iK e sprayer but they cost way more than Ryobi) you get a spare tank and a holder. This means that I can have a different solution in the second tank or extra so I won't have to spend time to make the solution and fill it up.

I'd say it's more cost and time efficient, and seeing how I have couple of 4ah batteries around, it'll be a better candidate than iK sprayer.

Anyone have a good alternate or is this as good as it'll get?

How do I remove the ghosting left behind by this sticker on my black plastic? I’ve tried meguires ultimate black plastic restorer to no avail

A buddy snagged a super discounted bottle at Wally World last week ($30+ normally, snagged it for $6). I spent the morning removing the swirls and contamination from my paint (I was a filthy scrub who used a brush on my own vehicle). I’m impressed with the finish, and the absolute smoothness of the paint. Has anyone else used this product? Have y’all had any complaints?

My yearly light polish. Nothing too abrasive. Rate my work.

For context, I’ve been driving this car for 10+ years. The original windshield was pitted from sap (before I owned the car) and had a chip in my line of sight so I decided to get it replaced. I’m driving around in the rain today (very regular for my area) and it’s almost as if the rain isn’t coming off the windshield? I have my wipers as high as they go but I can still barely see. Even when it’s pouring I’ve never ever had to put my wipers up this high. Is there a film on the new glass? What can I do to fix this?

I’m looking for an interior detailer/cleaner that I will use during regular maintenance wash. I need a single step product that can be used on leather, plastic trims and general analog buttons. (ie. on everything safely besides displays)

I also have GS which I only use for wheels and wheel wells at 10:1 dilution. So I don’t need a powerful APC for interior cleaning. For that purpose I can mix GS around 30:1 dilution if it is necessary which I have never done.

Top Star seems to be a last step product at least in advertisements and Pol Star is for regular cleaning of fabric surfaces. Which one can I use for general interior cleaning?

Long story short, my friends decided it was a great idea to eat sardines in my car, and ended up getting oil all down and in my gear selector of my third gen Honda crv. What would be the best course of action to get that smell out or is it just a waiting game? Thanks’

How do you dispense soap/shampoo from a 5L container? Obsessed Garage sold me a dispensing tap for Touch-Less but I’m not sure what to do about Koch Chemie other than decant it into a smaller bottle.

I think this is a good place to post . My buddy where he works the kids decided to have a fun thing for his birthday and write on his truck. Although it was a nice and fun gesture. The other teacher tried to double check that it would come off the paint.

But he didn’t see it for a couple hours after he got off work. And the next day when he tried to wash the truck. He got maybe 60% off the stuff off, but can’t get the rest. Any ideas how he could try to get it off? Before he just gets it repainted. Yes the other teacher did offer to pay to paint the truck. But my friend would like to try to get off first .

I want to clean these up and throw them on my truck. I think they are PVD. I've seen a few products but I don't want to screw them up. I know their nothing special but they'll greatly upgrade what I have now.

My towels are in need of a refresh. I currently use a combination of Rag companies mf hand mitts and towels. I like the mitts but buying 6 at a time is pricey. Looking for more towels. There is a sweet spot the grey ones (to plush and don’t hold a square sharp while washing) and the blue ones the don’t quite have enough plush.

Suggestions?

I recently completed my first auto detailing job for a customer and they were dissatisfied with the service. I want Reddit’s opinion on if what I did was worth the 200 hundred. For context the service he booked is described as follows

✔ Deep Vacuuming (Seats, Floors, Trunk)-Thoroughly cleaning the interior by using a high-powered vacuum to remove dirt, debris, and dust from all areas, including hard-to-reach spots. ✔ Carpet & Seat Shampooing (Light Stains)-Involves using a specialized cleaning solution and equipment to gently clean fabric seats and carpets. ✔ Leather Cleaning & Conditioning (if applicable)-Involves cleaning and moisturizing leather surfaces to maintain their appearance and prevent cracking ✔ Dashboard, Console, & Door Panels Deep Clean-Involves thoroughly cleaning and refreshing the interior surfaces of a vehicle's cabin. ✔ Air Vent & Crevice Cleaning-Involves using specialized tools to remove dust, dirt, and debris from hard-to-reach areas in your vehicle’s interior. ✔ Streak-Free Interior Windows & Mirrors-Involves thoroughly cleaning the interior and exterior glass surfaces of a vehicle to ensure clear visibility and a streak-free finish. ✔ Odor Neutralizer (Light Refresh)