DFB's Detailing Garage

[Jekyll_Hyde]

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[LouG]

Jeez, I thought I was fussy, but now I see I'm just a slobbish amateur.

 

[Jekyll_Hyde]

Jeez, I thought I was fussy, but now I see I'm just a slobbish amateur.

I always liked the Brembo’s with a pop of color.

 

[DFB5.0]

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 full, heavy bucket.

Snappy Grip Ergonomic Bucket Handle - Skys The Limit Car Care
Snappy Grip – gritguard.com

And yet again, this is one of those tiny details that was hard to find in Australia, and more expensive than it should have been. Ideally, I'd have colour matched with the decals and Gamma Seals — red and blue — but black was the only colour I could make work. Watch, next week red and blue will suddenly appear.

Snappy Grip Ergonomic Replacement Bucket Handles (3 Pack) - BLACK : Amazon.com.au

Installation is straightforward. The Snappy Grips are a two-piece design that clip over the existing handle — but first, the original plastic sleeve needs to come off. A sharp utility knife does the job; I supported the handle with a towel to avoid taking a finger with it. Once clear, each half of the Snappy Grip clips together over the handle. Done.

The difference is hard to put into words, but you feel it immediately. Substantially larger, contoured in all the right places — lifting a full bucket just feels better. At $2.50 USD, it's a no-brainer. At $11.90 AUD, the maths doesn't quite hold up — but I'm glad I went ahead anyway.

 

[DevilDog]

I always liked the Brembo’s with a pop of color.

Had my calipers done in Porsche racing green. They really pop. I've had a bunch of compliments on them. I've had several people ask me if they could take pictures of them when I'm out and about.

 

[DFB5.0]

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 Kleen.

3D Towel Kleen: $59.95 AUD (1 gallon)
P&S Rags to Riches: $109.95 AUD (1 gallon)

While roughly half the price, I don't think Towel Kleen is as effective as R2R. I've noticed my drying towels becoming increasingly hydrophobic since switching. Those towels had been in service for years under R2R with no issues, and only started underperforming after the switch.

So I've picked up a fresh gallon of R2R and I'm doing an overnight soak to try to revive them. To 15-litres of hot water, I added 125ml of R2R, gave it a stir and left them with the lid on to soak overnight.

I know towels have a finite lifespan, but the timing — performance dropping right when I switched detergents — points to the detergent, not just age.

I also know 3D and P&S are under the same parent company now, but both products were developed independently before merger.

 

[Dark Sprite]

I always liked the Brembo’s with a pop of color.

That yellow caliper on the vapour blue looks insanely good, do you happen to know what the colour is called?

 

[Jekyll_Hyde]

I don’t, I saw it somewhere and really liked it, so held on to it.

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