The hose constantly keeps bursting off my Karcher, which part can I replace to stop this happening? When it first happened I noticed residue around the metal part which clips in, I'm assuming this was something that stops it coming undone?

Inherited this car from my brother. He had his buddy fix the side after an accident and now I can’t get this glue like stuff off the side. No idea the product they used and no way to find out. Any advice?

Hi all,

I'm new the community, although I was on detailingworld since 2008, so we may have crossed paths there.

I've recently been trying Garage Therapy Rinseless and did a review on my YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/xfJmfYWX8h0?si=PriP4K_xrbYG8dEg

Rinseless seems to be a really contentious wash technique, have any of you tried it?

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What's the best way to polish this up ?

My bike has a fair bit of chrome player plastic trim which in some places is quite pitted. Beyond replacing it, I wondered if there were any options to restore it.

Hi all , has anyone used airvidox car odour eliminator ? I have tried enzymatic odour eliminator spray and car bombs but the car continues to smell! This looked interesting as it stays in the car for 8 hours , makes me think it might be more effective. Any other ideas for stubborn smells? (It’s not a damp smell I have checked under all carpets and boot and is bone dry , it’s not an oil leak smell any oil leaks have been solved, the air from the vents smells fine and individually all fabrics and seats smell fine, engine bay does not smell, car has been fully deep cleaned by me and professionally, I have checked air filter and is fine, the air in the car just smells sort of slightly chemical / weird, needs to have windows down whenever getting in it driven)

I am looking for some panel to remove polish residues etc. I was told that u pol fast is the absolute best but as it comes in a metal tin I am wondering how safe it is for trim, window rubbers etc? If anyone has experience with this stuff please can you let me know. Thanks.

Hi all, I live in an apartment block and car is underground so there is no option to wash it at home

I plan to go to a jet wash with a handful of items. Could someone recommend me some products which would be essential?

I’m thinking: Pre wash + pressure sprayer bottle Car shampoo Wheel cleaner Rinse aid / spray wax? Just so that it makes it easier to clean next time without a ceramic coating Mitts / towels / wheel brushes?

Ideally lesser the better and good value because I’ll be lugging it from an apartment to the car to the jet wash and wouldn’t want to be blocking the jet wash for a long time.

Much appreciated!

Hi. My ava zero force stubby gun for the p50 series started leaking today.

Took to pieces and can’t see anything obvious. Ava support seem impossible to get hold of. Anyone had a similar issue?

Video linked here. https://youtube.com/shorts/VLcdkygkRRE?si=rjEvpMU_hbrHqZFr

UPDATE: Ava contacted me and sent an upgraded trigger unit free of charge!

In the market for a pressure washer. I have an unused Autoglym Polar Blaster foam cannon. Interested in a Nilfisk C130 maybe. Does anyone know if the Polar Blaster is compatible or am I stuck with Karcher unless I want to buy adapters etc?

Hello,

I wash my car regularly using Autoglym polar blast, then polar wash with a microfiber mit and then seal using polar seal.

At first I used polar seal on the windscreen but this caused streaking so I stopped and now cover the windscreen with a towel to ensure no polar seal gets on the glass.

Despite this, I have the problem of large streaks running down my windscreen and the probably gets worse every time I wash the car.

I have tried autoglym glass polish, white vinegar, isopropyl alcohol and 0000 wire wool. None of these methods remove the marks, and they are clearly visible when wet/raining and make it almost un-drivable.

Two fold question, what am I doing wrong to cause this and how to I fix it?

Thank you

Stainless steel exhaust

Hi all, new to the sub Reddit and detailing in general. I’ve just purchased a ‘new to me’ car 2019 insignia and I’m looking to clean and look after it as best I can and do it myself. I only have access to petrol station jet wash such as the Shell garages due to living in top floor flat and I’m curious at the best methods. I have been looking at shampoo and my own buckets with wash mitts and just use the jet wash at the garages and dry the car afterwards. Pre wash with the jet wash and a contact wash with the mitts ect. Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

Hi, I have a Mercedes EQB with black polished plastic parts. I am looking for something to use on them after I’ve wiped them down with a damp cloth. Just something to make it look shiny. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

So I have “just started” my business and after telling parents and friends the overwhelming response I have got is that my prices are crazy and that it’s stupid to think people will pay that amount to “have their car washed”.

I have tried explaining that it’s much more than just going down to the local scratch and shine but it doesn’t really resonate with people I guess, so I wanted to ask here and find out if I am being delusional.

I have set out 4 packages as well as just interior and just exterior.

Basic rundown:

Bronze: £79

Silver: £99

Gold: £125

Platinum: £ 150

Bronze is a basic interior, like vacuum shampoo and clean. As well as exterior pre wash, contact wash, tires and wheels.

Silver is basicly a more intense bronze with wax

And so on ending with paint correction and ceramic at platinum.

I also offer a monthly subscription for 50 for the platinum.

Im feeling really demotivated and starting to feel like I’ve completely fucked up this section of the business, have I priced this completely wrong?

Thank you so much for the help and advice and I’m sorry I’m advance if I’m being stupid!

Has any got experience with this company or the cloths. I only get a few uses out of my window cloths before they start smearing and am wanting to buy in bulk and try to save money. Is the prices here too good to be true? Thank you

I have a red hyundai and on the sticker on the door it says the colour code is HL. However when I go on halfords website there's no touch up paint with that code as they're all in a linger format. Am I looking at the wrong place or is it something else? Thanks

Hey all. I'm at the point where I actually washed my car for the first time in many months (kids, work, time) so looking to refresh my inventory with products that have a great price to performance ratio not needing a full day of cleaning. I have a jet wash, snow foam lance, spray bottles. I need to get another alloy wheel brush (used to have one) and probably a new mitt and drying towel (if that's still the way)

Anything more preferred than rainx? Just got the AG Polar pack to try the three products. Seems ok but pricey following their dilution ratio I have a bit of Autobrite project32 left over Can't remember the brand but some all purpose cleaner I used to spray on and jet wash off. Probably need another bottle of this. Heard bilt hamber does a good range

Tldr could do with recommendations on go to affordable products that can do a decent job (not perfect) in less time otherwise I'll end up just not cleaning it again haha. Hopefully a new car in the coming months so will need to keep it protected

Getting a new car in a few days and has anyone protected the newish BMW verganza vegan leather?

Just wondering what to buy to protect it. It’s a work car and I work in engineering so it will be getting dirty. I reckon I’ll get some seat covers but wouldn’t mind protecting it as well.

Also, any recommendations on ceramic coating for the wheels?

Has anyone picked up any bargains from Amazon Prime days or do you tend to buy your products from dedicated suppliers

Hi everyone. This is a bit of an odd ask, and a long shot, but … I’m after the loan of a detailing unit for a week-day in the south Bristol area so I can do a winter prep wash, because the weather is absolutely pants and I’d like to get it done sooner than later!

Doesn’t have to be a dedicated unit, just an indoor space with power, a water supply and drainage would do - I’ll bring all the kit I need (pressure washer, buckets, cleaning gear).

Disclaimer - I am not a professional detailer, just a weekend warrior whose weekends always get filled up with family activities!

I’m looking at starting mobile detailing and was a little worried to post in r/detailing because everyone seems angry all the time 😅.

Just wanted to know if you guys have insurance and if so what insurance do you use that covers “items worked on”.

Just worried that I might mess up and general PLI won’t cover the car I’m working on.

Thanks so much!