<![CDATA[Detailing Bliss Forum - Washing/Claying/Engine/Wheels & Tires +]]> http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/ Learn how to prep your car properly. Washing, Wheel and Tires, Claying, Engine and more discussion and information here en Sun, 19 May 2013 00:53:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.detailingbliss.com/mini/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Detailing Bliss Forum - Washing/Claying/Engine/Wheels & Tires +]]> http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/ Sheepskin wash mitts... http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36977-sheepskin-wash-mitts.html Thu, 16 May 2013 03:10:06 GMT Looking for a nice sheepskin wash mitt, I used to use the easirider ones sourced from polished bliss back in the day before they stopped exporting to... Looking for a nice sheepskin wash mitt, I used to use the easirider ones sourced from polished bliss back in the day before they stopped exporting to the US. Haven't been able to find one comparable since here stateside.
I've given the ones at autopia a try and they fall apart and shed like crazy. The easirider ones did not! So, I've been looking around and see the autogeek/ pinnacle one, and the griots one, but wanted to see if anyone here has found one that won't fall apart so fast and releases suds and wash solution well.

I've tried the uber ones, and they're super thick and luxurious, but I prefer the thickness to be around that of a standard sheepskin mitt, to be able to feel some tactility while washing the body panels.


I know polished bliss now uses flexipads mitts. Perhaps Phil could source some quality sheep skins that are normal thickness???

Input would be great! ]]> ampbmw http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36977-sheepskin-wash-mitts.html Decon Process http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36971-decon-process.html Wed, 15 May 2013 22:51:56 GMT What are the steps of the decon process? I used Iron X, TarX, and Autoscrub. What are the steps of the decon process? I used Iron X, TarX, and Autoscrub. ]]> abt http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36971-decon-process.html Guzzler waffle weave drying towels, how soft are they? http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36970-guzzler-waffle-weave-drying-towels-how-soft-they.html Wed, 15 May 2013 20:18:38 GMT I'm more drawn to waffle weaves for drying because they don't leave lint, I currently use the yellow griots waffle weaves which are actually surprisingly soft, but I keep hearing great things about the green guzzler, but has anyone used these and found them to be particularly soft?

Thanks! ]]> ampbmw http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36970-guzzler-waffle-weave-drying-towels-how-soft-they.html Iron-X with Opti-Coat http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36969-iron-x-opti-coat.html Wed, 15 May 2013 20:16:32 GMT Hi all This weekend I am planning to do a routine post-winter clean up on one of the car in the family. Currently, the car have Opti-Coat on it. ... Hi all

This weekend I am planning to do a routine post-winter clean up on one of the car in the family. Currently, the car have Opti-Coat on it. I am wondering if Iron-X will harm the Opti-Coat in any way? Also, is Riccardo Yellow clay-bar aggressive enough to mar Opti-Coat?

Cheers! ]]> GloomyX http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36969-iron-x-opti-coat.html <![CDATA[Auto Finesse Iron Out & AF Brushes mini review]]> http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36968-auto-finesse-iron-out-af-brushes-mini-review.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:46:50 GMT The brushes from Auto Finesse, first impressions, nicely made wooden handle, long very soft boar hair, longer than I expected infact, but once you... The brushes from Auto Finesse, first impressions, nicely made wooden handle, long very soft boar hair, longer than I expected infact, but once you use it the long hair gets into the tightest of areas in the wheels.
So to compare with the ever popular 1 inch round brush so you can see them next to each other.

One dirty wheel that needs a good clean this has not been washed for a month.


Iron out was used and left for a couple of minutes (nice bleed out)



the long hair getting in the tight area around the valve


Also really helped foam up the iron out and work its magic!


After a rinse with a open hose

]]> adz http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36968-auto-finesse-iron-out-af-brushes-mini-review.html paint prep question http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36953-paint-prep-question.html Mon, 13 May 2013 14:11:54 GMT I know AF' iron out is to be applied on drypaint, but can some clear up on when AF' citrus is to be applied wet/dry pre or post wash thanks ]]> Alex1389 http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36953-paint-prep-question.html Soiled rocker panels http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36894-soiled-rocker-panels.html Sun, 05 May 2013 19:42:40 GMT I use a different wash mitt when I go down low on the car since it is the more soiled areas of the body. I try to pre treat with an APC while I do... I use a different wash mitt when I go down low on the car since it is the more soiled areas of the body. I try to pre treat with an APC while I do some wheel work. This really doesn't seem to work all that well in getting off the baked on road kill and grime. Im just curious what others do. More so in the way of reducing the time spent cleaning these areas. Some times it can take me longer washing the bottom 0-8 inches of a car then it does to rest of the body.

Thanks,
Brian ]]> trashline http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36894-soiled-rocker-panels.html How do you clean this? http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36876-how-do-you-clean.html Fri, 03 May 2013 21:21:57 GMT From what I can find online the caliper is anodized aluminum. Those spots of filth do not come off with Sonax or APC at 2:1. Any easy solutions or... From what I can find online the caliper is anodized aluminum. Those spots of filth do not come off with Sonax or APC at 2:1. Any easy solutions or just scrub harder with powerful chemicals? Any recommendations on a chemical that will do the trick without damaging the finish?

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]]> amercour http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36876-how-do-you-clean.html Stepped up my game... http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36815-stepped-up-my-game.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:19:28 GMT Stepped my foam game up. Got a pressure washer and a foam lance attachment for it. Real exciting ...this is really fun to use. Tried it out on my... Stepped my foam game up. Got a pressure washer and a foam lance attachment for it. Real exciting ...this is really fun to use. Tried it out on my camaro.









Just wanted to try it out real quick...didn't even break out the buckets. Let foam dwell for 5 minutes then rinsed with pressure washer. worked great. Car hadn't been washed since last fall and came 99% clean. 1% was some tough road tar and the wheels which I didn't scrub. ]]> BigDreZ28 http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36815-stepped-up-my-game.html Help with paint prep! http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36783-help-paint-prep.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:05:43 GMT Picked up some Wolf's Decon gel and was wondering wether to apply it before foaming/wash (dry?) or after washing the paint work?

Oh and some advice on dilution too :-) ]]> Alex1389 http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36783-help-paint-prep.html Bug/Tar Remover http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36776-bug-tar-remover.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:22:30 GMT What is the preferred choice? Currently using Stoner Tarminator... What is the preferred choice? Currently using Stoner Tarminator and although it claims its "clear coat safe" its a fairly strong product from my experience. I am wondering if its strong enough to eat through wax or Menz Powerlock? I don't necessarily use it every time i wash my car but during those hot Californian summers, the bumper tends to turn into a "bug trophy collection" and i find my self using stoners tarminator lol. So is it ok to apply over waxes and sealants, my main concern is whether it will weaken it or eat through it completely.

Thanks ]]> RekeHavoc http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/washing-claying-engine-wheels-tires/36776-bug-tar-remover.html