[dude]

where is part 2?

i have more microfiber cloths

just sayin

I'd like to see what his bathroom actually looks like........

 

[MDJAK]

And here is the interesting thing. After all the work, and all the money Money put into his car, he traded it in on a GT3 taking a big hit.

A bit OT but a big hit on trade in or resale, even though pristine car. No way no how is Xpel or any other wrap going to pay for itself down the road.

 

[MDJAK]

Hmm, that power washing video of the inside and outside of the mercedes is very interesting. I didn't know the interior was waterproof.

I guess if a bunch of drunks spew inside, it's one way to clean it. But probably best to avoid the dash and buttons.

But then again, if that did happen in my car, I'd junk it. :laugh:

 

[santastico]

Totally gave up on hand washing my Macan. I live in MN and if I only hand wash the car it will be filthy dirty for 6 months. I am getting a free car wash at the dealer and so far so good. I will give a better treatment to the car when Spring comes for real.

 

[djs2303]

Finally got a chance to put together the dual bucket .

Can we block these posts from my husband's view? Oh lord!

 

[MDJAK]

Hey, Grim, thanks a lot buddy, thanks a whole heck of a lot. Because of you, I'm now a fan of Money's youtube channel and just spent over 1100 on the Kranzle powerwasher, the two buckets, the sponges, and lord only knows how much other stuff.


And I'm the guy who's already taken his Macan to an automatic carwash.


Geez. :laugh:

 

[MDJAK]

And here is the interesting thing. After all the work, and all the money Money put into his car, he traded it in on a GT3 taking a big hit.

That's interesting but unfortunately not surprising. Trading in is usually the equivalent of taking a bath, pun intended.


But I do have to say, to quote something Money (Matt) said, he dislikes the plastic wraps, hates to see plastic with rock and chip damage. Would rather see paint damage than damage to plastic, and he'll be damned if he's going to spend $3000 or more to wrap and protect his car for the next guy. Now that to me is pure genius and strengthens my feelings against that stuff.

 

[MDJAK]

So I get the Kranzle delivered and realize I didn't get the quick disconnects. Ordered those.


I get the MTM Foam Cannon but the one I got has some wacky end on it that you can't connect anything to. I email Money (Matt) who not only promptly replies and tells me to send pics, but when I do he informs me I got the one for high pressure, to return it, which I did, and order the proper unit, which I did.


I then have further questions and he provides me his phone number to call him in his garage. It was like talking to a movie star. He's such a cool guy. Really helped me out. Spent almost half hour on phone with him.


Wish he was a member here.

 

[grim]

I then have further questions and he provides me his phone number to call him in his garage. It was like talking to a movie star. He's such a cool guy. Really helped me out. Spent almost half hour on phone with him.
Wish he was a member here.

He's interesting, a bit of an extrovert, overshares, and IMO way, way too many pictures in documenting but his wife is a professional photog so I get that.

See Money2536's White 991 C2S Journal - Rennlist Discussion Forums. Feb 2014, following what STL Atl is doing on 6 speed. Creates dual threads on both forums.
See Money2536's Sapphire Blue 991 GT3 Journal - Rennlist Discussion Forums 10/14 trades in for a GT3

Now see OT: Seeking Some Advice from my Rennlist Buddies - Rennlist Discussion Forums

I chose his detailing posts on purpose. Sounds like a nice guy, overshares maybe and a bit over organized for us messy people but I like him.

 

[kennethjk]

He's interesting, a bit of an extrovert, overshares, and IMO way, way too many pictures in documenting but his wife is a professional photog so I get that.

See Money2536's White 991 C2S Journal - Rennlist Discussion Forums. Feb 2014, following what STL Atl is doing on 6 speed. Creates dual threads on both forums.
See Money2536's Sapphire Blue 991 GT3 Journal - Rennlist Discussion Forums 10/14 trades in for a GT3

Now see OT: Seeking Some Advice from my Rennlist Buddies - Rennlist Discussion Forums

I chose his detailing posts on purpose. Sounds like a nice guy, overshares maybe and a bit over organized for us messy people but I like him.

I am mentally exhausted after reading all of this stuff fascinating though.

Too much for me. If this guy saw my desk at work we would have to call 911 for him and that's not a car

 

[santastico]

This is how I wash my Macan: weekly free visit to dealer's car wash 2 blocks from my office. No hand dry. Let the car dry while driving to my house. Apply Adam's Car Detail spray using microfiber. So far so good!!! I would love to be able to hand wash my car all the time but: 1) Don't have time (drive two kids around for sports, etc...); 2) Live in MN where it is impossible to turn the outdoor faucet on from Nov to Apr/May.

 

[seejaneworkit]

This is how I wash my Macan: weekly free visit to dealer's car wash 2 blocks from my office. No hand dry. Let the car dry while driving to my house. Apply Adam's Car Detail spray using microfiber. So far so good!!! I would love to be able to hand wash my car all the time but: 1) Don't have time (drive two kids around for sports, etc...); 2) Live in MN where it is impossible to turn the outdoor faucet on from Nov to Apr/May.

That is another thing I miss about dealerships in MN - they always offer free washes whenever you want to stop by. I'm sure you could maybe barter the same here in LA or perhaps some of the dealerships already go that extra mile, but so far I have yet to be told it exists.

 

[grim]

Not a Macan, but relevant to Porsche, here is a link to my (well "our" because its a shared effort) latest detailing. In that post is a link to cleaning the wheels.

 

[WHT TGR]

That is another thing I miss about dealerships in MN - they always offer free washes whenever you want to stop by. I'm sure you could maybe barter the same here in LA or perhaps some of the dealerships already go that extra mile, but so far I have yet to be told it exists.

Not at our dealer . Used to take advantage of that at the MB dealer down the street. Oh well , so be it .


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[santastico]

My Macan gets a free bath every Friday at my Porsche dealer I work 2 blocks from the dealer so on my way home I stop by and get it done. It takes less than 10 minutes and then I head home where I finish to dry it (do not allow them to dry my car with towels, etc...) and finish detailing. It works perfect for me.

Not at our dealer . Used to take advantage of that at the MB dealer down the street. Oh well , so be it .


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[WHT TGR]

My Macan gets a free bath every Friday at my Porsche dealer I work 2 blocks from the dealer so on my way home I stop by and get it done. It takes less than 10 minutes and then I head home where I finish to dry it (do not allow them to dry my car with towels, etc...) and finish detailing. It works perfect for me.

Thanks for that Dude. How am I going to explain to my wife that I want to move to MN so that I can get free car washes on my Macan?

 

[Stevec717]

Thankfully? I already got bitten by the detailing big a couple years ago for my GTI. Spent a grand or so then so I don't have a lot to get.
Mostly Adam's, Griot's, Chemical Guys, auto Geek and Detailed Image.
Flex polishers and Menzerna polishes. Stacks of MF and a water softener for rinsing. I was OCD for a while then mellowed a bit, but it was still nice to have the right "tools" when needed.

It can get expensive. But it is therapeutic.

Steve

 

[Estoniankid]

2 and a half and a half questions?

1). Is Opticoating your rims worth the investment?

1a). If not, is there some Griots or other product that will wax/seal your rims and provide some scratch protection? I have Griots rim cleaning kit and love it. That brush is the best invention since the dvr.


2). I have sealed my car (3 mos ago) and waxed it (1 mos ago). We are on water restriction here, maybe rationing (we'll see in a week or two). Some neighbors are letting their lawns die due to the severe drought conditions.
I can't very well be hand washing my car in the driveway for perception/ostracization issues, let alone possible fines and legal reprecussions. How can one clean their vehicle at home with these waterless restrictions?

2a). I have speed shine, but is that safe to use on a somewhat dirty vehicle? And if that or another product are safe to use for waterless cleaning, does that make the car clean enough to seal or wax without water? I have visions or microfibering grit right into my clear coat.

Alas, such trying times for Porsche owners...

 

[grim]

1). Is Opticoating your rims worth the investment?

Can't speak to that

1a). If not, is there some Griots or other product that will wax/seal your rims and provide some scratch protection? I have Griots rim cleaning kit and love it. That brush is the best invention since the dvr.

their brushes are great. Try https://wheelwax.com/ Wheelwax works well. Not sure it prevents scratches but it definitely makes the wheels look good.

2). I have sealed my car (3 mos ago) and waxed it (1 mos ago). We are on water restriction here, maybe rationing (we'll see in a week or two). Some neighbors are letting their lawns die due to the severe drought conditions.
I can't very well be hand washing my car in the driveway for perception/ostracization issues, let alone possible fines and legal reprecussions. How can one clean their vehicle at home with these waterless restrictions?

2a). I have speed shine, but is that safe to use on a somewhat dirty vehicle? And if that or another product are safe to use for waterless cleaning, does that make the car clean enough to seal or wax without water? I have visions or microfibering grit right into my clear coat.

Well. For a minor bit of dust, I use it. Love Speed Shine. Buy it by the gallon. If I get a lot of pollen, then I do wash it first. Sorry about California.

 

[seejaneworkit]

2 and a half and a half questions?

1). Is Opticoating your rims worth the investment?

I have the high gloss black sport classics and the OptiCoat makes brake dust roll off with a high pressure wash. Worth it if you can spray them with something which it sounds like you must be doing.

2). I have sealed my car (3 mos ago) and waxed it (1 mos ago). We are on water restriction here, maybe rationing (we'll see in a week or two). Some neighbors are letting their lawns die due to the severe drought conditions.
I can't very well be hand washing my car in the driveway for perception/ostracization issues, let alone possible fines and legal reprecussions. How can one clean their vehicle at home with these waterless restrictions?

I've tried the waterless spray from Griots and didn't love the outcome. But in a pinch I would use it if water was an issue. It gets the job done but you have to work in very small sections and try to avoid overspray from the bottle ( perhaps spray on the cloth ).

2a). I have speed shine, but is that safe to use on a somewhat dirty vehicle? And if that or another product are safe to use for waterless cleaning, does that make the car clean enough to seal or wax without water? I have visions or microfibering grit right into my clear coat.

Griots also sells a very nice microfiber duster that I use on mine daily to keep it mostly clean. You could start with that and then speed shine would be great.