I recently completed my first auto detailing job for a customer and they were dissatisfied with the service. I want Reddit’s opinion on if what I did was worth the 200 hundred. For context the service he booked is described as follows

✔ Deep Vacuuming (Seats, Floors, Trunk)-Thoroughly cleaning the interior by using a high-powered vacuum to remove dirt, debris, and dust from all areas, including hard-to-reach spots. ✔ Carpet & Seat Shampooing (Light Stains)-Involves using a specialized cleaning solution and equipment to gently clean fabric seats and carpets. ✔ Leather Cleaning & Conditioning (if applicable)-Involves cleaning and moisturizing leather surfaces to maintain their appearance and prevent cracking ✔ Dashboard, Console, & Door Panels Deep Clean-Involves thoroughly cleaning and refreshing the interior surfaces of a vehicle's cabin. ✔ Air Vent & Crevice Cleaning-Involves using specialized tools to remove dust, dirt, and debris from hard-to-reach areas in your vehicle’s interior. ✔ Streak-Free Interior Windows & Mirrors-Involves thoroughly cleaning the interior and exterior glass surfaces of a vehicle to ensure clear visibility and a streak-free finish. ✔ Odor Neutralizer (Light Refresh)

Hey Guys, I have ryobi pressure washer (Pic below) I was wondering if I can attach some sort of water flow restrictor meter to my spigot to control the flow of water to say may be 1.5 to save pressure washer hoses from bursting ? Is it something which is needed ? Currently, I don’t open the tap completely but was thinking there is some sort of meter which can tell me exactly what is my current flow rate ?

Hi! Would there be any interest in a robot that can automatically detail the car interiors? Say, it can vacuum, wipe and spray? What would be the most desired features for such a bot?

Pretty much what the title asks, I have a white BMW 5 series and that happened.

Do you use diy parts for your detailing?Or do you have ideas for new parts?

I have two tips for my wet/dry vacuum cleaner, printed in soft TPU. This is working very well. More suction power, no scratches, easy controllable in grooves, good for car seats.

Do you have ideas for diy tools or parts?

My towels are in need of a refresh. I currently use a combination of Rag companies mf hand mitts and towels. I like the mitts but buying 6 at a time is pricey. Looking for more towels. There is a sweet spot the grey ones (to plush and don’t hold a square sharp while washing) and the blue ones the don’t quite have enough plush.

Suggestions?

Working on this ford truck for my buddy. The previous owner or perhaps the one before that must have had a decal or magnet on the side. But rather than the fade you would expect, it has these. Is it possible to polish these out? What would you use?

Next month will be 1yr since applied. Two layers on glass and paint. Car gets washed on a weekly basis with RW mostly ADS Hero or McKees N914. Decon washes when needed using Jimbos Super Soaper and McKees Fast Water Spot Remover. Only toppers used is TEC582 for drying aid and KC QS for detail spray. Still performing as day 1. Anybody else that has used it??How is it holding up?

My yearly light polish. Nothing too abrasive. Rate my work.

I don’t have a complete before but half way, hopefully that doesn’t violate flair rules.

Looking For Suggestions on a High gloss Tire Dressing that wont sling , I use Meguiars Insane Shine or Cristal Products tire shine both in Aerosol cans. although they have High gloss they sling all over the place, any suggestions?

Hey together,

is the use of the Koche Chemie Quick Finish bad for my microfiber clothes? I have heard that detailers can destroy or harm the functionality of a microfiber cloth.

I am using ONR solution to wash the exterior of my car and wanted to find out the pros and cons of various auto wax products and approaches such as liquid spray on wax versus hand wax paste and what product recommendations you recommend for waxing a luxury car after an exterior wash has been performed. I hate spending hours buffing paste wax but it does a nice job and wondering if this is better than say spray liquid wax and wipe off? What are your favorite auto wax products and why? I am new to auto detailing.

Hello Everyone,

I recently acquired a Kranzle 1622TS for my mobile detailing rig. I hooked it up to my generator and it won't turn on. I tried resetting and testing the power, and it works but when I let go of the trigger the GFCI outlet turns red, meaning it trips. When I connected the pressure washer to my garage outlet it worked fine. I've seen other detailers power Kranzles with a 3500w generator. Could anyone shed some light on this issue and give me some possible solutions?

Hi everyone, I’m polishing with white lake county pad and Meguires Ultra finishing polish. I’m getting these faded areas that don’t come out with surface prep wipe down. Any thoughts on removing? Thanks.

Just removed the badges from my 2018 VW Golf for a cleaner look. Most of the adhesive came off cleanly, but there's still some leftover residue and what looks like light surface scratches or marring around the area.

Would using 3M Adhesive Remover followed by a clay mitt and a polish/sealant combo be the right approach here? Or am I better off taking it to a professional/detailing shop to avoid making things worse?

Thanks in advance for the help!

If you have Suntek Reaction installed on a vehicle and know the paint thickness prior to install, should the final measurements be 8 mil thicker consistently? What if it is not? Does this mean it would be something else like a lower grade PPF?

Thanks for any advice.

I plan to do a complete decontamination of my cars paint. Then finish by applying a ceramic coating. I don't really have any deep or noticeable swirl marks, so I won't be cutting into the clear coat. I will just skip straight to a polishing finish compound, with a polishing pad. Should I use the prep spray before I polish, then use it again before I ceramic coat over the freshly polished paint? Is there a time frame I should be aware of? Would the surface prep spray affect the polish? Should I polish the car, then just leave it over night, then the following day, use surface prep spray and then ceramic coat? How would you guys approach this? I really want to do this well.

I had applied Tsunami 4.0 ceramic coating on my previous car for $500 (plus 4-year warranty, a discounted price at the dealership I worked at). But I wouldn’t be able to get the same price for my current car, so I’m wondering if there are cheaper alternatives that would have similar hydrophobic characteristics.

Thanks in advance!

I'm a relative noob. Only got interested in detailing about 9 months ago (with a new car purchase like most).

I used the DIY detail gold waffle pad and spray polish system on the Harbor Freight Hercules DA. Very happy with the ease of everything and the results.

Not sure if anyone can help me with this but I have a standard karcher k4. But I would like to get the manual hose reel for the back of it as I didn’t think at the time of buying it that the hose reel would be something I needed. Can I buy the reel for the premium k4 and directly swap out the hook for the reel? If anyone knows about this it would be much appreciated thanks 🙂

Hello,

I am interested in applying Fusso 12 month wax on my car and I was wondering how's its resistant to alkaline prewashes. Currently I am using Labocosmetica Primus 2.0 and Bilt Hamber Touch-Less for my prewash. Would they degrade it? If so, would you have any recommendations?

Thank you in advance!

Just picked up my Raptor R from PPF installer. They have 4.9 stars out of 5.

First issue I had was timeline. Dropped off on a Friday and they told me it would originally be done by Wednesday. When I checked in Tuesday the new day was Saturday. Claimed it was because PPF install is very detailed and they want to make sure it’s perfect. 12 hours after install I am finding lots of lifted edges, inconsistency in the trimming/cutting. Missing areas of PPF as well has pollen already getting under the edges. Should I give them the chance to fix and potentially keep my truck for another 8 days or just ask for a refund?

I boat in salt water and use a pressure washer with a foam cannon to de-salt the boat after every outing. I would like to find a foam cannon with a very large tank so I can cover the entire boat without refilling. 1.5 liter is the biggest I found. Before I McGuyver something, does anyone have a suggestion?