r/AutoDetailing

My car is three years old with 24,000 miles on it, and it is still glossy as hell and water beads up like nobody’s business. When I bought it, the car had a package that included this “coating“. I asked if it was ceramic and they said no. A two step coating process. Whatever it is, it’s pretty damn amazing. (The photo is after a sprinkle when the car hasn’t been washed in three weeks.)

I know it’s very vague but what could it possibly be?

Any suggestions on how to remove this stain from greasy hair products on roof fabric? Mostly with non professional equipment.

Thanks

So I just got a new car, I actually won it. It was amazing and so needed. I've had the car a week. Go to my car this morning and someone has put super glue and the super glue tube on the roof of my car 😭 I'm devastated. I know it doesn't really effect the car but it's very disappointing. Can someone please give me some advice on how to remove it or if it can be removed. Thank you

I just find it crazy how much dirt does build up on your wheels

I'm getting ready to do my truck, and I'm trying to figure out how much product I need to buy. It's about 22 feet from bumper to bumper, and just under 6 feet wide. Can anyone help me get an idea of how much coverage I could expect?

Hey again!

A few days ago I made a post about starting to wash/detail at my small apartment building and how to avoid water spots with hard water (https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing/s/QgyFJvCRqi)

I got everything in and I’m pretty happy with my setup. This is my first power washer and this little Ryobi 1.8 is great. I really wanted to make this as convenient and compact as possible to easily move and store. This Home Depot bin worked out perfectly for me. I cut out access points in the bin for the inlet and outlet hoses, so the unit never has to come out of the bin. I added quick releases to everything and that’s was really key. Everything stores neatly inside the bin. I carry out, plug it in and that’s it. It really makes the process enjoyable.

I upgraded the foam cannon to a Raincovo and I’ll definitely upgrade the hose, that thing is stiff.

I’m sure you guys who are much more seasoned could see my little kit and improve upon it, I really wish I could fit a small hose reel in this thing lol, but I’m happy.

Just wanted to share in case there’s some others here in the same boat as I am, apartment living, but with access to water and power. The size of this unit really makes it possible. Oh, and I actually had no issues with water spots from the hard water. I had enough shade to where I didn’t have to rush anything and the drying process was a non issue. I will be adding some products to even further help with this for other outside conditions. Superior Formula 4 sounds like a cool options or maybe some Gyeon Wet Coat.

This stuff really is fun!

Please help!!! I have these stains on the glass in front of my wheel and I’ve been trying for weeks to get them off. I believe it was caused by a bath and body works spray that exploded in my car, but I can’t be sure. I can feel it on the glass with my nail, but it won’t scrape off. I’ve tried rubbing alcohol, cleaning wipes, and glass cleaner. This is impacting my ability to read my speed (unfortunately photos don’t do it justice) so I need this fixed. If anyone has suggestions, please please please share! I am desperate as it’s been around a month of trying to get this off…

I recently purchased my car from the dealership and didn’t do enough research on my car. I decided to ceramic coat my matte car thinking it would protect my car from dust and rain. I reached out to a local mobile detailer and they provided me service. Today it rained and i am just questioning if the car is properly ceramic coated.

Just some sanding and 2k clear. What simplifies things on this megane, headlights come off with 2 screws. Coleagues car, it was a shell we do it, lets go moment. He even managed to fix his tooth at the dentist, i love my job.

Just wet 600 -> 800 and 2k clear. Will put back on car tomorow.

It has 197k miles on it.

Built out a mobile detailing setup in the back of my 4Runner for my detailing business.

Main goal was keeping everything organized, fast to deploy, and still hidden enough that the truck doesn’t feel like a full time work vehicle when the hatch is closed.

Didn’t want gear sliding around everywhere, but also didn’t want my gf basically riding in a service van.

Current setup:
• Westinghouse electric pressure washer
• retractable pressure hose reel
• retractable air hose reel
• retractable extension cord reel
• air compressor
• custom carpeted plywood platform

Everything sits below the window line, so when the hatch is shut, it stays pretty discreet.

About $587 all-in on V1.

Pretty happy with how it came out.