*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

Probably not and even purposeful disinfecting wipes need to dwell for the proper time to be effective as well. Check this out:

 

Great video and some simple tips. I hope he is able to test some more disinfectants.

Thanks for the post

 

For the lulz

 

You don't need any of this stuff to "disinfect" the inside of your car. Just park it in the sun for a couple hours. Pretty much all the surfaces you'd touch will be in the sun and UV radiation will do the job. The times you hear for how long the virus lasts on surfaces is in a lab. Heat and sunlight are foreign for a virus designed to thrive inside your body.

 

little engine bay detailing today

 

anybody used Malco Water Spot Remover for water spots on truck windows? if so, is it good/bad? is there something better? thanks for any input!

 

https://www.malcoautomotive.com/images/MediaGallery/SDS US -1134- Water Spot Remover_2015-05-21_English.pdf

I wud wear gloves if I used it, also are you aware it contains pumice as an abrasive?

it also contains a very small amount of ...Oxalic acid ...is toxic because of its acidic and chelating properties. It may cause burns, nausea, severe gastroenteritis and vomiting, shock and convulsions. It is especially toxic when ingested. As little as 5 to 15 grams (71 mg/kg) may be fatal to humans.

 

thank you for that! yeah, i'm aware it has pumice in it as an abrasive, i thought the pumice might be good at removing water spots on the windows. most of the water spot removers i've read up on recommend you wear gloves and eye protection too. i ended up buying a bottle of bio-clean water stain remover from a local glass shop, so hopefully it does the job...

 

ok wasnt busting on ya....I usually look up the MSDS on anything I use, lotta crap for sale out there...have you tried white vinegar and water? 50-50 mix...I have a friend who is a glass guy, and he says thats as good as any stuff you can buy...Put it on a micro towel, NOT directly on the glass....its all I use anymore and seems to be good..I have ctown water and its pretty soft so althou I do get spots they are light and come up ez...

you might try a clay bar also, i have used them on the glass with windex or something similiar and they are ok

 

no worries! thanks for the tips, i will try them out. our city water is terrible for leaving water spots even after wiping the cars down. the windows are getting so bad on one of our vehicles it's getting hard to see out of at night!

 

So I bought a used cap, it has some pretty hardy sap deposits on it on the windows and on the paint, I've tried the normal car soap but they are persistant. Some of the window ones came off with a pressure washer but I didn't want to strip the paint on the cap with the pressure washer (not that it matters that much, the paint is bunged up anyways). Any recomendations on how to get this stuff off?

I should add that I know absolutely nothing about detailing or higher-end products, I wash my truck when it's dirty, that's about it.

 

Since the paint is already shot, try Isopropyl Alcohol. It'll generally take off just about any type of tree sap.

 

https://googone.com/ you might try this..works on a lota stuff..

 

This. Works well.

 

Thanks guys

 

I know OP is long gone but I have a question for y’all

I live in the desert SW, what is a good paint protectiin for UV rays?

 

Only one I've seen advertising UV protection is "car wax" by Optimum in a spray bottle.

We'd hope they all have UV protection, wether it be a sealant or coating but not sure how effective any of them are.

 

Okay I’ve got a question
Scratched my painted (SR5) fender flare pretty deep on a trail yesterday.
What’s your advice for trying to make it less noticable?

Like, buff, primer, paint, clear coat?
Just clean it and fill it with some cement paint?

 

What is the best product to clean off brake dust? I have 4runner TRD Pro wheels that is in need of deep cleaning. TIA

 

Have you tried a dedicated wheel cleaner? Usually you don't even need a wheel cleaner if you stay after them at least once a month or so. Keeping them protected will help out the most as it will somewhat prevent brake dust from sticking. Ever since I went to ceramic pads I probably only touch the wheels to clean them every third wash and can generally use the same soap as the rest of the truck.

Now a car with performance brakes that is ridden hard will likely need a dedicated wheel cleaner more frequently. Something neglected for years will likely need a wheel cleaner of the acidic variety.