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[Marc@AutoLavish]

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Looks like I really need to post the Pressure Washer article...

[Quick86]

Well... Finally ordered my first pair of grit guards. About damn time. LMFAO.


...and a waffle weave....

[Marc@AutoLavish]

Congrat's! About time indeed. If you need any other supplies recommendations, let me know.

[Golden]

Well... Finally ordered my first pair of grit guards. About damn time. LMFAO.


...and a waffle weave....

I lost mine when I moved. Time for new ones in the spring.

[Marc@AutoLavish]

Gotta have 'em!

[Overboost]

Marc/Jacob,

What do you guys recommend to clean/protect the black plastic trim on the bottom of the car? Also, I asked this a while ago and had forgot about this thread, but, comparing Leatherique to Leather Master, which do you think is a better kit to go with?

[Marc@AutoLavish]

Marc/Jacob,

What do you guys recommend to clean/protect the black plastic trim on the bottom of the car? Also, I asked this a while ago and had forgot about this thread, but, comparing Leatherique to Leather Master, which do you think is a better kit to go with?

I'd recommend trying something easy to use that lasts awhile - 303 Aerospace Protectant applied with a foam or microfiber applicator pad. It'll go on real thin and even, will last a good while, and will help protect against UV rays.

For your use, I'd recommend a LM kit. You'll stay on top of things enough that you won't need the amazing ability of Leatherique Oil (which takes a good while to use correctly). LM Soft Cleaner and Protection Cream and you'll be good to go. Some people like LM Vital more than others. I'm not a huge fan myself, but it may be worth the one extra step to you. In all cases, the small bottles will be more than enough and will last you a good while.
If you plan on working on someone else's car that has some real build up and winkles in the leather, you may want to look into a bottle of the Leatherique Oil.

[65rambler]

Do youhave a list of supplies and where to find them? I would like to get the grit guards and mits.

[Overboost]

I took your suggestion and picked up some 1Z Cockpit Premium yesterday at a shop I found in PA. I almost pulled the trigger on some ONR and some Collonite 845, but figured I'd wait for a bit.

[joestang]

1.) I have a 2100psi 2.0 gpm gas powered pressure washer.

I would like to use a foam cannon to throw down the soap, but is this washer too strong? It doesnt have any adjustment for psi/flow that I know of.

Also, how is something like this ? Does it foam enough to make it worthwhile? I'd prefer a non-powered foam gun because the pressure washer is pretty damn loud and would be annoying to listen to every time I wash the car.


2.) When using the foam cannon do you just use a water bucket for rinsing the wash mitt since the soap is on the car?