CHAOS detailing blog: Weekly wash and meet prep tutorial! - Page 2

**Alex** · 04-11-2008, 11:38 AM

Nice writeup dude!

***JPWEraser*** · 04-11-2008, 01:49 PM

Can the Gilmour foam gun handle the pressure from a power washer? I have a Husky 1800psi washer.

twigg107 · 04-11-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JPWEraser

Can the Gilmour foam gun handle the pressure from a power washer? I have a Husky 1800psi washer.

Here is the specs of it....
Gilmour Gardening Innovation

jutes85 · 04-11-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

I would recommend taking off the majority of the water with a California Water Blade (or whatever it is called).

I only use the blade for the windows. You have to be careful cause that blade can scratch the car really easy.

purreplayya69 · 04-11-2008, 06:59 PM

like the foam on the car.... might have to try that next time......time to take the blizzaks off!!!!

***chaos311clarity*** · 04-11-2008, 07:24 PM

lol i leave the blizzaks on until it reaches a steady low temp of 50 degrees... i work really early so i need to make sure my tires are right for the temps

***DjChieNa*** · 04-11-2008, 07:42 PM

Is it really safe/ok to wet the engine bay like that with the alternator and other wiring exposed? I always cover those things up when I wash my engine bay...

EDIT: I forgot to mention on the awesome tools you have and time you spent making this!

Bishop · 04-11-2008, 08:04 PM

Awesome write up.... how much did you spend on your set-up? pressure washer and nozzles and such.... if i can allocate the funds, i wanna get a nice setup like this for the summer

***JPWEraser*** · 04-11-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by twigg107

Here is the specs of it....
Gilmour Gardening Innovation

Thanks for digging that up! Guess it's recommended to be used on a LOT less than 1800psi

***chaos311clarity*** · 04-12-2008, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DjChieNa

Is it really safe/ok to wet the engine bay like that with the alternator and other wiring exposed? I always cover those things up when I wash my engine bay...

EDIT: I forgot to mention on the awesome tools you have and time you spent making this!

ive been doing it since i got the car, and i always let it dry out for a few hours before even thinking about starting the car.... so ive never had an issue. but i always say its better to be safe than sorry so if you are worried, cover it.

***chaos311clarity*** · 04-12-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishop

Awesome write up.... how much did you spend on your set-up? pressure washer and nozzles and such.... if i can allocate the funds, i wanna get a nice setup like this for the summer

my entire detailing set up isnt cheap lol...

the PW was like 400-500 i think, the foam cannon was 80, the products i used in this are about 100 or so...

Bishop · 04-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info

Phame · 04-12-2008, 10:55 AM

I thought my 9 hour detail was good, but damn, nice job and nice write up.

The Black Beauty · 04-12-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

my entire detailing set up isnt cheap lol...

the PW was like 400-500 i think, the foam cannon was 80, the products i used in this are about 100 or so...

where did you get all of your tools?

bigwheels · 04-12-2008, 07:38 PM

Chaos- nice write-up and great products. My only critique would be to put the grit guard in the rinse bucket. This would allow you to run your wash media (sheepskin mit, grout sponge, schmitt etc..etc) over it to dislodge debris then you go -->suds bucket-->vehicle with fresh soap. I'm slightly jealous in regards to your pressure washer setup. ..... The cling is amazing!
Cheers

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bigwheels Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Track days Posts: 30 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: CHAOS detailing blog: Weekly wash and meet prep tutorial! Chaos- nice write-up and great products. My only critique would be to put the grit guard in the rinse bucket. This would allow you to run your wash media (sheepskin mit, grout sponge, schmitt etc..etc) over it to dislodge debris then you go -->suds bucket-->vehicle with fresh soap. I'm slightly jealous in regards to your pressure washer setup. ..... The cling is amazing! Cheers This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.