Aussie S650 Paint protection and detailing thread

[DFB5.0]

Prior to applying Darkside (good to see you still mention this ) I have wiped down the sidewalls with turps, as per your suggestion a while back.


I have a bottle of De-Solv-It on my to-buy list with the next visit to the Red & Green monopoly shed.

The marketing is confusing.
The smaller bottle is marketed as sticky spot and stain remover, whereas larger bottles are simply multi-purpose cleaner.

Coles do stock a 150mL variant for $6.70 ($4.47/100mL)
https://www.coles.com.au/product/de-solv-it-multipurpose-cleaner-150ml-4248595


I also noticed they do a glass cleaner.
https://www.desolvit.com.au/products-list/auto-ultra-clear-glass-mirror-cleaner

... which seems to be unobtainium in Australia, despite this:

I would have been curious to try this against Stoner's Invisible Glass.
Perhaps this is a "sign from above" to just stick with Stoner's!

Stick with Stoners.

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[5.0ALM]

After watching a recent The Rag Company video, I'm going to need something like a "Mitt on a Stick" in the near future! No, not for the Mustang, but a new stable mate on the way, one that is going to be more of a bastard to clean, especially with a driveway on an incline.



Although found on Amazon AU, I haven't yet found an Aussie detailing supplier that carries these (yet). Amazon pricing is ~$144.

This is a significant premium over the $40 Meguiars Reacher Wash Mate available from the local Autobarn.

I don't dare doubt the TRC product is superior, and you get what you pay for, but ouch!

 

[DFB5.0]

After watching a recent The Rag Company video, I'm going to need something like a "Mitt on a Stick" in the near future! No, not for the Mustang, but a new stable mate on the way, one that is going to be more of a bastard to clean, especially with a driveway on an incline.



Although found on Amazon AU, I haven't yet found an Aussie detailing supplier that carries these (yet). Amazon pricing is ~$144.

This is a significant premium over the $40 Meguiars Reacher Wash Mate available from the local Autobarn.

I don't dare doubt the TRC product is superior, and you get what you pay for, but ouch!

The Rag Company partnered with Autofiber on that. The TRC version uses their own microfiber on the Autofiber pole and backing plate. There used to be an Autofiber distributor in Australia, but looks to have gone bust at some stage this year.

Your high-end option would be the Microfiber Madness Incredi-pole, but the local distributor is out of stock. The Deli-Pad version is available on Amazon, expensive though.

Microfiber Madness Delipole Extendable Car Wash Brush with Handle - extends from 23.6" to 54" (60–138 cm) – Ultra-Gentle Microfiber Car Wash Brush : Amazon.com.au: Automotive

If it were me, I would get the Maxshine version, which features the Microfiber Madness knock-off name, the Incredi-Stick.

Maxshine Premium Detailing Extension Microfiber IncrediStick - Detailing Shed

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