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I started doing something like this and started grabbing stuff a few months ago. I have been trying out the Kock Chemie products. I am currently using Gsf (Gentle Snow Foam) and so far, I really like the stuff. I plan on trying Gs (Green Star) next in a foam cannon for the times the vehicle is super grimed up. I recently, grabbed the Waterdrop Spotless water deionizer and I have since stopped using my Ego 615 blower and drying towels as I just leave the water to air dry now.
Koch Chemie makes some good products. I’ve only tried Pol Star and so far I like it. Going to test out letting my car air dry. You’re the second person I’ve heard mentioning that when using deionized water.
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Koch Chemie makes some good products. I’ve only tried Pol Star and so far I like it. Going to test out letting my car air dry. You’re the second person I’ve heard mentioning that when using deionized water.
I just did it yesterday on a nice sunny 70 degree day. Just make sure to give it a really good final rinse with the deionized water.
 

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Loving the 4R Limited and now finally have a proper detailing setup to routinely care for it and others. My focus has been to simplify the chemicals/towels and detailing process I use but also upscaling the hardware. I know there’s a lot of chemicals pictured but I really use about 5 routinely (soap, waterless wash, interior detailer, tire shine, and window cleaner). Others are for deeper cleaning and decontaminating.

I’ve always liked detailing my own cars and had a modest setup but now having something a little more robust just inside my shop door has me excited to give it a try….if it’ll just stop raining!! Lol! Anyway, anyone else like to detail their cars instead of using the drive through? Curious to see what others’ setups.

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My setup is to pay someone else to detail my truck. Ain't nobody got time for that mess!
 
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My setup is to pay someone else to detail my truck. Ain't nobody got time for that mess!
Understandable if it’s not something you enjoy. Mobile detailers are charging quite a bit (~$80) where I’m at, so put on some music and do it myself. I do most things around my home anyway, unless it gets more involved, especially with electrical or plumbing. Will be flushing our tankless water heaters this coming weekend…I’m starting to sound like Frank the Tank going to Home Depot 😆

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I love spending 4 hours detailing my truck on Sunday just to have it surprise rain on Monday. Don't go changing, Texas.
Exactly! Haha! Just happened to me about a week ago. Washed both mine and my wife’s just to have it start raining the next day. Oh well!
 

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Dang, those are amazing setups! Mine is lucky to get washed at all...I have had it a year now and I think I have done it once. Not that it counts much, but I have wanted to do it again for a while...


Dry Southern CA though, so mostly just dust--definitely no mud. So, it actually stays pretty clean. I blow out the interior once in a while.

Project Farm (YouTube guy that does some pretty good product testing) just (last few days) tested foaming washing solutions, including the ones mentioned here. MIght be worth a look. He also tested a bunch of DIY ceramic coatings a while back.
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