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Yeah, about 3-litres of it that's at least 6 years old, haven't touched it since I went with Rags to Riches.

Well, it got the better of me. I managed to track down a set of blue and red Snappy Grip handles. The black ones will be repurposed elsewhere. A small change, but having them match the decal, gamma seal, and bucket dolly makes quite a difference.

The problem with most pressure washers is that they are set up for, shock horror, peak pressure. That number printed on the box is usually the selling point of the machine. And while pressure is important for removing bugs and stubborn dirt, and driving a foam cannon, it not figure you should be...

It's a solid option, primarily because they now understand what detailers want/need in a pressure washer. That's why it has the longer hose and shorter gun setup. I would only use the 25- and 40-degree nozzles on a car. If car washing is something you enjoy doing, or its a profession, I think...

This is one of those things I didn't know how to search for because I didn't know its name. When I finally landed on it through a vague chain of Google searches, I discovered others didn't know the name either. The product in question is called a Bettix 'Bettamix' — a twin-chambered chemical...

Back in the mid-2000's, Meguiar's had something that did a similar job. Marketed under the NXT banner, this included a liquid and paste wax versions of a product called Tech Wax 2.0, and a wash soap to maintain with. Each of them approached paint care with a certain level of smoke and mirrors...

There's a saying in the detailing world: "Find something you like and stick with it..." That said, I'm curious — have you ever tried something different? I ask with total respect, and only because "you don't know what you don't know". Trying something new every once in a while is really the...

Same with buckets.

Over the last few days, I've been attempting to revive a selection of towels that had become increasingly hydrophobic. I started by soaking overnight in hot water with Rags to Riches, then cycled through the washing machine with an extra rinse and spin, followed by drying on low heat. For now...

With all of the rain we've had over the last week, the Wildtrak was in desperate need of a wash. Mud, road grime, tar, bugs and debris.............all hitching a free ride. Before I did anything, I mixed up a 1.5% dilution of Bilt Hamber Touch-less, foamed it on and left to dwell while I...

And that's why I like it for trim, it will last but doesn't come with potential side effects. Dressings are instant gratification but disappear at the next wash or rain. Ceramic coatings certainly last, but there is risk involved that can't be undid, and it locks you out of future revival.

I have separate brush sets for interior, exterior and wheels. Interior and exterior in one drawer, wheels have their own drawer. Colour coding helps too.

You can use Reload on pretty much any surface, from paint to carbon fibre, wheels, glass, trim. On satin surfaces, it will add richness to the finish rather than turning it glossy.

A couple of months ago, I decided to try a different microfiber detergent. My go-to had been P&S Rags to Riches, but it commands a significant price premium in Australia, and I'd often read people say R2R is just hype — not worth the premium over competitor products. So I switched to 3D Towel...

The final piece of the puzzle arrived for my new buckets today.................. Most buckets come with a standard plastic sleeve handle — functional, but not much else. The Snappy Grip handles are a significant step up. Larger, contoured and noticeably more comfortable when you're lifting a...

Ahh, it must be a similar anodized finish they used on my S550. You won't make that finish glossy or POP like a gloss finish. About all you can do it make sure they are clean and coated. Nice choice of wheels by the way!

1. Brembo calipers or caliper covers? Either way, I'd start with a good clean using an iron remover wheel cleaner like NV Purge or ADS Wheel Cleaner. Be thorough, repeat if needed until you remove all of the brake dust. Dry and inspect. If they are still dull, you might want to polish them, at...

I washed the Jaaaag today, which was the first time using my new buckets. The tyres got scrubbed with ADS Clean, the rotors treated with Atom Mac. In the foam cannon and both buckets today, Koch Chemie GSF. I didn't expect an extra 5 litres to make much difference — but it does. On the...

Wash Bucket Update - Part 2 To recap, I bought some larger 20-litre buckets, swapping from white to black in the process. I also got new red and blue gamma seal lids, colour matched to the carry over bucket dollies and grit guards. From here, I wanted to mix things up. If Obsessed Garage...

I covered this subject recently on my Substack page. The article covers why pressure washers don't come out of the box ready to wash cars with, how to optimize an existing or new pressure washer, then three pressure washer recommendations at three price points. It also explains why pressure...