Hey Tony, Are you doing any type of ceramic coating? Fabian who's doing mine told me the high alkiline detergent / wax most touch free's use wears the ceramic coating faster and the wax can inhibit the oleophobic qualities of it. I know from my own experience the touch free I use strips a wax job pretty quickly. I think they may use stronger detergent in touch free's to increase effectivness.
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Hey Tony, Are you doing any type of ceramic coating? Fabian who's doing mine told me the high alkiline detergent / wax most touch free's use wears the ceramic coating faster and the wax can inhibit the oleophobic qualities of it. I know from my own experience the touch free I use strips a wax job pretty quickly. I think they may use stronger detergent in touch free's to increase effectivness.
Tony_YYZ
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Hey Sandy,
I haven't given it too much thought to be honest. I haven't looked into any quality detailers near to me. I was thinking I may try my hand at paint correcting and possibly even ceramic coating myself but just haven't had the time to start teaching myself using the various resources available online. Time is a commodity in short supply for me right now.
I've typically always used the Petro Superwash since I have the pass that allows me two washes per week (colleagues get the other five days). I was hoping to continue leveraging it. It's very useful in the winter time especially. I don't mind forgoing most of the washes in the summer time and try to do quick hand washes.
I totally agree about the winter. I use a touchfree often for the Escape. If I drive mine in the winter I'll probably use the coin wash instead of the touchfree and pass on the soap. Basically just trying to get the salt off with water anyways.cheers
I got the Sun Joe from Home Depot and got form cannon from amazon.ca and got soap from chemical guy canada near YYZ
Result is amazing
Ops , for doing the car wash on the rail, we not only need put on the N but also need switch to Tow mode?
This is 1st time that I head about it . Nothing mentioned on the manual either.
Extremely Dangerous Chemicals: Dangerous, aggressive chemicals are sprayed onto your paint to break-down dirt to make it easier to come off when rinsed-down with pressurized water. These chemicals will strip away your wax protection, damage your chrome trim, and stain your rubber seals.
I recommend hand wash yourself or take it somewhere.
I recommend hand wash yourself or take it somewhere.
Tony_YYZ
Tezler Guru
Neutral is fine.
and FYI, to get into Neutral from Drive, just lightly move and hold the stalk up for a few seconds. It will move into Neutral then.
Be careful do not lift yourself from the seat
It will shift to Park and car will stuck in the tunnel
Lots similar discussion here under model S session
You can put in N no problem, but car could shift into P if you lift yourself from the seat and car will stuck in the tunnel
mistermatt
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Similar .. went with a sunjoe, foam cannon, soap, sealer, drying cloth from amazon.ca .. can't wait to start a hand wash routine on the 3 and family cruiser.
Tony_YYZ
Tezler Guru
I've decided I'm no longer going to be using any track based systems. I will maybe do it in the winter ONLY if my winter tires are beefy enough to have the tire sidewall extend past the rim.
Tony_YYZ
Tezler Guru
I just placed my order for my supplies today from Amazon.
- AmazonBasics Deluxe Microfiber Car Wash Mitt (2 Pack)
- MATCC Snow Foam Cannon Adjustable Pressure Washer Foam Wash Gun 1L Bottle Car Wash Gun Snow Foam Lance with 1/4" Quick Connector
- Sinland Ultra Thick Plush Microfiber Car Cleaning Towels Buffing Cloths Drying Towel 16Inch x 24Inch 2 Pack
- Sun Joe SPX3000 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM Electric Pressure Washer, 14.5-Amp
- Chemical Guys - Mr. Pink Super Suds Car Wash Soap and Shampoo (1 Gal)
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