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Shane, what are you using to spray the wheel coatings, given that its such a small amount of product?
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BRC replied to USCGRetiredJosh's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Shane, what about when you encounter customers with dog hair? I just can't get all the dog hair out with just the sidekick. You'd think after spending as much money as I did on my car, that I wouldn't allow a dog in there, but he gets whatever he wants! -
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Satin black painted wheels
BRC replied to jvs0302's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
I have an SRT GC with satin black wheels and I applied Adams wheel coating. If it adds shine at all, I didn't really notice. What I did notice is an incredibly easier process to remove brake dust caused by those Brembos. Look back through my posts and you'll see my process for cleaning them as well as some feedback from the Adam's team. -
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Question for wheel ceramic
BRC replied to noquarter's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
My shop just removed the coating (not sure what they used), and it worked just fine. I would just let them know it's on there and I'm sure they'll have something that can strip the coating off of the section they have to apply the weights. -
Eh, wasn't a huge fan of the clay mitt I used this morning. I have a white car (some one as Adam's), and I was super careful to use a ton of detail spray and pushed lightly. I got marks on edges, and now I'm struggling to get them out. I'll probably stick to the clay bar from now on. Edit: Just to be clear, I'm doing a full spring / summer detail, so I knew what I was getting into. The post above my Falcaineer is correct - it needs to be used correctly with the understanding of the end goal.
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100% agreed.
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Rotor Rust and Cleaning Between Washes
BRC replied to ouhockeyplayer's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
Btw, I would also add that people are going to suggest Paint Sealant and H20 Guard and Gloss. I use both products on my paint, and I've used both products on my wheels. Those unfamiliar with performance brakes always suggest those two products first. If you're going to spend the time coating your wheels, you might as well get the level of a real wheel coating. The Paint Sealant and G&G just won't stand up long enough to the Brembo brakes. -
Rotor Rust and Cleaning Between Washes
BRC replied to ouhockeyplayer's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
I have the same issue with my SRT Grand Cherokee - which is the same one on the cover of the website right now that Adam is washing. Brembo brakes, satin black wheels. Here's what I have done: 1) Ceramic Coat the wheels. The ceramic coating is super helpful. Maybe not 100% what I thought it would be in terms of repelling brake dust, but MUCH better than no coating at all. They're Brembo brakes and they're going to shed some dust - it means they're working! 2) I wash weekly with just car shampoo on the brakes, generally speaking. I typically do two washes and I use a bunch of brushes to get in where I need to. I spend more time on my four wheels than any other part of my car. 3) After washing the car down, I spray on the new matte detail spray while I dry the rest of the car. 4) I wipe down my wheels with cheap microfiber towels from Amazon. 5) I use the Sidekick to blow out the rest of the water and I get he water off the tires, as well. I typically wipe down with a rag one more time as I'm drying them off with the Sidekick. Every few weeks, when I haven't been able to get a good wash in, I use the wheel cleaner. I follow that up with wash shampoo. You can also apply Ceramic Boost when dry. Every couple days, I use Waterless or Rinseless to wipe down the wheels, as well - just so the brake dust doesn't settle. It's a lot - I get it. Nice wheels and brakes are things I will absolutely spend money on for my car. There's a lot of extras you can buy and apply to the rest of the car, but if you keep it waxed and washed frequently, the body of the car always looks good. I spend the time and money on my wheels. -
Love Americana but is it worth it....
BRC replied to Olgrey93's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
Holy smokes! You wax your car every month? -
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BRC replied to Greg from GA's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I use it to clean the tools I use to clean my guns. I just pour a few ounces in some water and then leave the tools in the mix for a bit. Takes the oil and residue right off. -
After application, are you guys guys agitating it with any sort of wash mitt, or just letting it sit for about ten minutes with a rinse following?
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Gentleman, ladies, scholars, I have a Grand Cherokee SRT with Brembo brakes, and while I love them, they really do put out an insane amount of brake dust - which is ok, because then I know they're working! I have 22" matte black wheels and covered them in ceramic coating. I had no issues with the ceramic turning them shiny - which was awesome! Can you please confirm this is the correct process for cleaning them now that the ceramic coating is on? The wheels were a lot of money and I just don't want to screw them up by not properly removing the brake dust! 1) Maintenance Washes - Car Shampoo. I do this about once a week. I'm assuming Rubber and Tire cleaner is still ok to use on the wheels. 2) Waterless Wash - I do this one a week, as well, typically. I just wipe down the wheels with Waterless Wash. Anything else I'm missing? When would I use Ceramic Boost, and do I do that AFTER I clean the wheels first, or does that act as a cleaner? I'm sorry for any repeated questions. I've been following along on the blogs, but I haven't seen anyone with satin wheels that lays out the full process and I just wanted to be clear.
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So I can use wheel cleaner (1:1 with water) on my wheels that have been coated with the ceramic sealant and it won't strip that off at all? My mind is blown!
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Minimize wash and dry scratches on black paint
BRC replied to Greg from GA's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
So you spray down with Waterless, let it sit for a couple minutes, then rinse it off? No scrubbing, right? Thanks! -
Right? I would think that would be a part of the exact process to take the coating off?