Wolfgang Foam Gun.

[Dyldo]

you are doing ratio mathematics at 2.30am???!!!???

[Mrk_Mickey]

Pathetic isn't it...I had nothing better to do and my mind needed a workout before bed!

[Dyldo]

well thanks, it is a good little write up and will be sure to help. my car is already dirty so will give it another touchless wash this weekend.

[Transporter]

What have you got in there? I did a touchless wash on mine yesterday. I used duragloss car wash concentrate in mine. It produced a really thick foam which i let dwell for 10mins then i rinsed it off and dried it all without a wash mitt!

Hi Dan,

I've got a few questions for you.
Where can I buy duragloss car wash concentrate?
Can it be let dry on paint and than hosed off?
Will I have to use the sponge?

I have a big Karcher hi pressure cleaner, so I’d like to just spray the shampoo on and than blast the dirt off, so far I always had to use sponge. I’m using Chemtech Wash&wax. (CT20 I believe) in my Karcher. I didn’t try in Karcher Chemtech Truck Wash. (could be too harsh to paint)

Cheers,

[brad]

Hi Dan,

I've got a few questions for you.
Where can I buy duragloss car wash concentrate?
Can it be let dry on paint and than hosed off?
Will I have to use the sponge?

,

Duragloss from carcareproducts.com.au or waxit.com.au . I tried Duragloss for the first time last weekend & it really is a superior product. Reasonably economical too as it only needs 30ml to 8L water.

I'd recomend you get a microfibre wash mit (or a lambswool or even a Kenco from Bunnings). Sponges tend to trap dirt in the pores that puts micro-scratches into paint. I only use sponges on my wheels.

I don't like any tap water or washing foam drying on my car as it leaves residue. South Aussie water would be even worse.

The foam gun is really good if the car is filthy & the dirt needs a soak. First rinse the car with the HP washer, then apply the foam & while the foam soaks, start washing the car with the suds & washmit, rinse the wash mit every panel, then rinse & dry the car with a microfibre towell.

[Transporter]

...but i'd like to do it touch free.

It's not that easy, I've 4 cars to wash, that's why I bought a new Karcher almost 3 years ago. It does reasonable job when the car is not very dirty but after 4 or 6 weeks it's back to bucket again.

Thanks for the link Brad, I give it a go.

[Mrk_Mickey]

The easiest method of washing the car with the use of the Karcher is with a good microfibre washing mitt. ANYTHING else will scratch the paintwork.

As has been said, soak the car in the foam, gently wipe the panels after it's had a chance to dwell for a few minutes and rinse the towel (in a bucket of clean water) every panel. This ensures dirt goes away and you don't scratch, and because you're using microfibre it will make it very easy to do.

[DMS_Dan]

Hi Transporter,

You can do it touchless but it relies heavily on the sealant/wax you have underneath. If you have a high quality protection layer down it will work much better.

to try touchless make sure the car is cool and in the shade. Get the Karcher foam bottle and put 30ml of solution in and fill the rest with water.

Once you have foamed the car let it sit for around 10mins. You shouldnt let it dry on the surface though. After it has had some dwell time give it a good methodical rinse.

[Transporter]

Thanks, DMS Dan

In the past I’ve used Mothers 3 stage wax system once a year but lately I switched to Mequiar's TechWax and I do it before summer and before winter.
What I didn't like on Mothers wax was the chalky residue in the plastic trim otherwise it is a good product.

Which sealant and wax do you recommend?

[Mrk_Mickey]

He's going to say Opti-seal or Duragloss (405 I think it is?) for sealants, and probably the Dodo Juice range of premium waxes, or something else more affordable..haha